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Lok Sabha Question No. 1946 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-11
Subject: Expansion of Heavy Water Board Project
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: Shri Parshottambhai Rupala

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-1946

ANSWERED ON 11/02/2026

## EXPANSION OF HEAVY WATER BOARD PROJECT

## 1946.  SHRI PARSHOTTAMBHAI RUPALA

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:-

- (a) the  current  status  of  the  expansion  project  of  the  Heavy  Water  Board  under  the Department  of  Atomic  Energy  at  Hazira  in  Gujarat  including  approvals  accorded progress achieved and the timeline for commissioning;
- (b)  whether any assessment has been carried out to estimate direct and indirect employment generation arising from the said expansion and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)   whether adequate physical, cyber and perimeter security measures have been put in place for the Hazira facility in coordination with Central and State authorities and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS AND PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR.  JITENDRA SINGH)

- (a) Heavy  Water  Board  (HWB),  a  constituent  unit  of  Department  of  Atomic  Energy (DAE) is mandated to produce Heavy Water to meet the demand for Indian Nuclear Power  Programme  (INPP).  Department  has  conveyed  the  in-principle  approval  for setting-up of twin stream Heavy Water Plant (HWP) at Hazira. Action is initiated for obtaining statutory clearances from concerned agencies.  On receipt of all clearances, the project will be implemented as per prescribed timelines.
- (b) Rough estimation of direct and indirect employment generation arising from the said expansion is around 200 and 300 nos. respectively.
- (c) Yes,  adequate  physical,  cyber  and  perimeter  security  measures  are  in  place  for  the Hazira  facility  in  coordination  with  Central  and  State  authorities.  Physical  and Perimeter  Security  is  provided  through  State  Reserve  Police  Board  (SRPF)  and KRIBHCO Security officials.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1944 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-11
Subject: Regular Intercity Train Services between Solapur and Kolhapur
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Ms. Praniti Sushilkumar Shinde

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1944 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.02.2026

REGULAR INTERCITY TRAIN SERVICES BETWEEN SOLAPUR AND KOLHAPUR 1944. MS. PRANITI SUSHILKUMAR SHINDE:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  increasing  demand  for  regular intercity train services between Solapur and Kolhapur, particularly following the establishment of a new Bench of the Hon'ble Bombay High Court at Kolhapur and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  any  study  or  assessment  has  been  conducted  to  examine passenger demand, feasibility and scheduling requirements for a SolapurKolhapur Intercity train and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of the steps taken or proposed to introduce such a regular train service to provide safe, affordable and time-efficient connectivity for daily and  short-duration  commuters,  including  lawyers,  court  staff  and  other passengers; and
- (d) the details of the expected timeline for commencement of regular intercity rail services between Solapur and Kolhapur?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND

## ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

- (a)  to  (d)  At  present,  the  daily  train  service  of   22155/22156  KalaburagiSCSM(T) Kolhapur Express is catering to the needs of passengers of SolapurSCSM(T) Kolhapur sector.

Besides, introduction of new train services on any route/section, which is an on-going process, depends on various factors which include:

- Capacity of that section
- Availability of path
- Availability of required rolling stock
- Availability of matching infrastructure for rolling stock
- Maintenance requirement of railway tracks and other asset

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1943 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-11
Subject: Non-enforcement of Contractual Penalties
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Dr. Amar Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1943

## ANSWERED ON 11/02/2026

## NON-ENFORCEMENT OF CONTRACTUAL PENALTIES

## 1943. DR. AMAR SINGH:

- Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:
- (a) the  number  of  instances  across  scientific  institutions  where funds  remained  blocked  for  more  than  three  years  due  to  nonenforcement of contractual penalties;
- (b) the  number  of  scientific  equipment  or  prototypes  procured during  the  last  ten  years  that  remained  unutilised  or  idle  and  the cumulative value of such idle assets;
- (c) the details of meteorological charges and statutory levies not realised due to absence of MoUs/agreements; and
- (d) whether recovery proceedings have since been initiated and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCES (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

- (a) There were no instances across the scientific institutions under the Ministry where funds remained blocked for more than three years due to non-enforcement of contractual penalties.
- (b) As  reported  by  the  scientific  institutions  under  the  Ministry, none of the scientific equipment or prototypes procured during the last ten  years  remained  unutilised  or  idle.  Further,  the  I-STEM  (Indian Science, Technology, and Engineering facilities Map) portal, initiated and supported by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, facilitates the optimal utilisation of equipment through  a  centralised,  transparent  digital  ecosystem  that  connects researchers with publicly funded research infrastructure across India.

(c) to (d): Requisite Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and Agreements  are  entered  into,  as  applicable,  to  facilitate  the  timely realisation  of  such  charges,  and  no  cases  necessitating  initiation  of recovery proceedings have been reported.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1942 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-11
Subject: Mobile Network Coverage/Internet Access/Broadband Availability in 
Rural and Desert Areas
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: Shri Rahul Kaswan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1942 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH  FEBRUARY, 2026

## MOBILE NETWORK COVERAGE/INTERNET ACCESS/BROADBAND AVAILABILITY IN RURAL AND DESERT AREAS

## †1942. SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has any data regarding mobile network coverage, internet access and broadband availability in rural, desert and sparsely populated districts like Churu in Rajasthan;

(b) whether any gaps regarding digital connectivity and network quality have been identified in such areas despite the implementation of BharatNet and other schemes; and

(c) the  steps  taken  or  proposed  to  be  taken  by  the  Government  to  improve  last  mile  digital connectivity, mobile coverage and quality of internet services in rural and remote areas?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (DR. PEMMASANI CHANDRA SEKHAR)

(a) to (c) 45,378 villages out of 46,077 villages (as per data of Registrar General of India) in the state of Rajasthan are covered with 4G mobile connectivity. All the 904 villages in Churu District of Rajasthan, are covered with 4G mobile connectivity.

Government is implementing various schemes under Digital Bharat Nidhi for expansion of internet facilities through installation of 4G mobile towers in the rural and remote areas of the country under 4G saturation projects. In addition, BharatNet project aims to provide high-speed broadband connectivity such as Wi-Fi Hotspots, Fiber to the Home (FTTH) connections etc. to all the Gram Panchayats (GPs) and villages on demand basis.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1935 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-11
Subject: BharatNet Project in Karauli-Dholpur Lok Sabha Constituency
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: Shri Bhajan Lal Jatav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1935 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH  FEBRUARY, 2026

## BHARATNET PROJECT IN KARAULI-DHOLPUR LOK SABHA CONSTITUENCY

## †1935. SHRI BHAJAN LAL JATAV:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of villages that have been connected with broadband internet till June, 2025 under BharatNet Project in the districts falling under Karauli-Dholpur Lok Sabha constituency;
- (b) whether the Government has  any  data  regarding  the  number  of  Common  Service  Centre functioning in the said area at present and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to improve digital reach and eliminate digital divide in backward and minority  dominated area of Karauli-Dholpur?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (DR. PEMMASANI CHANDRA SEKHAR)

- (a) 250  Gram  Panchayats  (GPs)  have  been  made  Service  Ready  under  BharatNet  Project  in Karauli and Dholpur Districts.
- (b) State-wise  details  of  Common  Service  Centers  (CSCs)  including  Karauli  and  Dholpur Districts are available on the website https://csc.gov.in.
- (c) Government is implementing various schemes under Digital Bharat Nidhi for expansion of internet facilities through installation of 4G mobile towers in the rural and remote areas of the country under 4G saturation project. In addition, BharatNet project aims to provide high-speed broadband connectivity to all the Gram Panchayats (GPs) and villages on demand basis.

Under 4G Saturation project, 28 mobile towers and under BharatNet project, 419 Fiber-ToThe-Home (FTTH) Connections are working in Karauli and Dholpur Districts.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1933 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-11
Subject: Water Logging in Railway Underpasses in Jhunjhunu District
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Shri Brijendra Singh Ola

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1933 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.02.2026

## WATER LOGGING IN RAILWAY UNDERPASSES IN JHUNJHUNU DISTRICT

## †1933. SHRI BRIJENDRA SINGH OLA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that several railway underpasses across the country particularly in Jhunjhunu  district  and  other  regions  of  Rajasthan experience severe waterlogging during the Monsoon Season;
- (b) if so, the details of such underpasses including the specific impact on daily commuting and the resulting hardship faced by the common man in Rajasthan, district and location-wise;
- (c) whether it is a fact that claims of resolving the problems are made but despite the measures, water logging recurs in rainy season and if so, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether the Government has not been able to ensure a lasting solution; and
- (e)  the  details  of  the  permanent  action  plan  of  the  Government  for adequate water drainage pumping system and infrastructural improvement?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND

ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a)  to  (e):  As  on  01.04.2025,    14,745  Nos.  RUBs/Underpasses  exist  over Indian Railways including 1,918 Nos. in the State of Rajasthan.  There are 63  Nos.  RUBs/Underpasses  in  Jhunjhunu  district.  During  heavy  rains, problem  of  water  logging  has  been  reported  in  some  subways,  which  is addressed by pumping arrangement, etc.

Railways  have  taken  several  remedial  measures  to  mitigate  the problem of water logging in underpasses as under: (i) Adequate drainage arrangement are made as integral part of planning of new Road Under Bridge (RUB)/Subways. (ii)  In existing RUBs/subways remedial measures like water flow diversion to  nearby  bridge  and  nallahs/drains,  provision  of  cover  shed  on  approach roads, provision of hump at entry to Road under Bridge (RUB), provision of cross drains, sealing of joints etc.  are made as per feasibility, suitability and site requirements. (iii)   Pumping arrangement is also been made for identified RUBs, to drain out  water expeditiously in  case of emergency and provision to stop road traffic in exceptional/unusual rainfall situation for safety of road users. (iv) In case of emergency and provision to stop road traffic in exceptional/unusual rainfall situation for safety of road users.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1928 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-11
Subject: Shopping Complex and Shopping Malls seeking Mobile Numbers from Customers
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: Shri Janardan Singh Sigriwal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1928 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH  FEBRUARY, 2026

## SHOPPING COMPLEX AND SHOPPING MALLS SEEKING MOBILE NUMBERS FROM CUSTOMERS

## 1928.   SHRI JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has issued any guidelines or advisories regulating the practice of shopping  complexes and shopping malls seeking mobile numbers from customers at the time of billing or entry;

- (b) if so, the details of such guidelines/advisories issued, including the date of issue;
- (c) whether the said guidelines make it mandatory for customers to share their mobile numbers or provide them with an option to refuse and if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether  there  are  provisions  to  ensure  protection  of  customers'  personal  data,  including restrictions on storage, use and sharing of mobile numbers collected by shopping complexes and malls and if so, the details thereof; and

(e) whether any complaints or violations have been reported regarding  misuse  of  customers' mobile numbers by shopping complexes or malls during the last three years and if so, the details thereof including action taken by the Government thereon?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (DR. PEMMASANI CHANDRA SEKHAR)

(a) to (c) Department  of  Consumer  affairs  of  the  Central  Government  on  26.05.2023  has advised the retailers through industry associations that mobile number of the consumers should not be taken without their express consent at the time of sale of any goods or services and, providing the same should not be made a mandatory pre-condition for sale.

(d) The Digital  Personal  Data  Protection  Act,  2023  and  the  Digital  Personal  Data  Protection Rules, 2025  establish  a  comprehensive framework  to  safeguard individuals'/  customers'  personal data, including mobile numbers collected by retailers.

(e) Department of Telecommunications has not received any complaints/ violations regarding misuse of customer's mobile numbers by shopping complexes and malls.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1926 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-11
Subject: Budget Allocation under PMJVK in Saharanpur
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS
Asked by: Ms Iqra Choudhary

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO -† 1926

ANSWERED ON- 11/02/2026

## BUDGET ALLOCATION UNDER PMJVK IN SAHARANPUR

† 1926.   MS. IQRA CHOUDHARY:

Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:- the  quantum  of  funds  allocated  in  Budget  2026  for  infrastructure  development  in minoritydominated blocks of Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakaram?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

(SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme of the  Ministry  of  Minority  Affairs  for  creation  of  community  infrastructure  in  Minority Concentration  Areas  across  the  country  in  sectors  such  as  health,  skill  development, education,  women-centric  projects,  drinking  water  supply,  sanitation,  sports,  renewable energy, tourism, animal husbandry and other community infrastructure.

PMJVK is a demand-driven scheme, under which funds are released to States/Union Territories  based  on  eligible  project  proposals  received  from  them,  in  accordance  with  the scheme guidelines. Accordingly, no State-wise, district-wise or block-wise allocation is made at the Budget stage under the scheme.

Therefore,  no  specific  quantum  of  funds  has  been  earmarked  in  Budget  2026  for infrastructure  development  in  the  minority-dominated  blocks  of  Saharanpur  district,  Uttar Pradesh under PMJVK.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1925 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-11
Subject: Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Ramasahayam Raghuram Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 1925

ANSWERED ON- 11/02/2026

## PRADHAN MANTRI JAN VIKAS KARYAKRAM

## 1925.   SHRI  RAMASAHAYAM  RAGHURAM  REDDY:

Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-

- (a)  the  details  of  implementation  of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) in Andhra Pradesh during the last three years, year-wise;
- (b) the number of skill development centres opened in the State and the number of persons benefitted from these centres under the scheme; and
- (c)  the  funds  allocated  and  utilised  under PMJVK to Telangana during the last three years, year-wise?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

(SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) & (b) Pradhan  Mantri  Jan  Vikas  Karyakram  (PMJVK)  is  a  Centrally  Sponsored Scheme  of  the  Ministry  of  Minority  Affairs  for  creation  of  community  infrastructure  in Minority  Concentration  Areas  across  various  sectors.  The  scheme  is  demand-driven,  and projects are taken up based on proposals received from the respective State Governments/UT Administrations.

During the last  three  years,  no  project  proposals  have  been  received  from  the  State Government of Andhra Pradesh under PMJVK. Accordingly, no Skill Development Centres have been approved or opened in the State, and no beneficiaries have been covered under the scheme during this period.

- (c) PMJVK is  a  demand-driven  scheme  and,  therefore,  no  State/UT-wise  allocation  of funds is made. Further, prior to the SNA-SPARSH period, funds available in the State Nodal Account formed a common pool for completion of ongoing projects. As the Government of Telangana  had  sufficient  unutilized  balance  under  PMJVK,  no  funds  were  released  to  the State during the last three years.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1924 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-11
Subject: Renewable Energy Projects in Lakshadweep Islands
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Shri Muhammed Hamdullah Sayeed

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1924

ANSWERED ON 11.02.2026

## RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS IN LAKSHADWEEP ISLANDS

1924. SHRI MUHAMMED HAMDULLAH SAYEED

Will the MINISTER OF NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government has implemented or proposes to implement new and renewable energy projects including solar, wind or hybrid systems in the Lakshadweep Islands;
- (b) if so, the details of such projects sanctioned, completed or under implementation during the last five years; and
- (c) the steps taken or proposed to be taken by the Government to ensure reliable, sustainable and affordable energy supply in the said islands and reducing dependence on diesel-based power generation?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

- (a) & (b) Yes, the details of renewable energy projects implemented, and under implementation in the Lakshadweep Islands are as under:
- A 1.7 MW solar power plant with 1.4 MWh battery energy storage system has been installed at Kavaratti Island.
- 2.5 MW of rooftop solar power capacity has been installed at various locations across the Lakshadweep Islands.
- A 9 MW solar power project with 32 MWh battery energy storage system is under implementation.
- (c)    An Integrated Report on Greening of the Islands of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep has been  prepared  by  the  Central  Electricity  Authority  (CEA)  in  July,  2025.  The  report  outlines  a roadmap for ensuring reliable, sustainable and affordable energy supply in the islands, including measures for large-scale deployment of renewable energy with energy storage systems, improved grid management, and progressive reduction of dependence on diesel-based power generation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1923 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-11
Subject: Ahmedabad-Mumbai High Speed Rail Corridor (AMHSRC)
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Dr. Sharmila Sarkar

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1923

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.02.2026

## AHMEDABAD-MUMBAI HIGH SPEED RAIL CORRIDOR (AMHSRC)

## 1923. DR. SHARMILA SARKAR:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) total cost (in Rs.) of making one Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC);
- (b) the cost incurred to make Ahmedabad-Mumbai High Speed Rail Corridor (AMHSRC);
- (c)  total  cost  (in  Rs.)  estimated  and  funds  (in  Rs.)  released  to  develop AMHSRC;
- (d)  the  average  amount  (in  Rs.)  worth  of  goods  transported  in  a  DFC  per day;
- (e) the estimated number of people who would travel by AMHSRC, per day; and
- (f) the cost of a ticket per person, one way in AMHSRC?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a) to (f): Ministry of Railways has taken up construction of two Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFC) viz. Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) from Ludhiana  to  Sonnagar  (1337  Km)  and  the  Western  Dedicated  Freight Corridor  (WDFC)  from  Jawaharlal  Nehru  Port  Terminal  (JNPT)  to  Dadri (1506  Km)  at  a  total  cost  of  ₹  1,24,005  Cr.  The  work  on  EDFC  has  been completed and commissioned. In WDFC, 1404 RKm out of total 1506 RKm has been completed and commissioned. The balance work on WDFC from

Vaitarna-JNPT section (102 Rkm) has been taken up.

DFC  has  contributed  to  creating  additional  paths  on  the  conventional network  by  diverting  freight  traffic  to  EDFC  and  WDFC.  Presently,  406 average trains per day are being run on these corridors.

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project (508 km) is the only HSR Project under execution with technical and financial assistance from Government of Japan. Expenditure amounting to ₹ 86,939/- crore has been incurred on the project till 31.12.2025.

Bullet  train  project  is  a  very  complex  and  technology  intensive  Project. Considering  the  highest  level  of  safety  and  associated  maintenance protocols,  Bullet  train  project  has  been  designed  with  the  support  of Japanese  railway.  It  is  customized  for  Indian  requirements  and  climatic conditions.  The  final  cost  of  the  project  can  be  reasonably  ascertained only after the completion of all associated works of Civil Structures, Track, Electrical, Signalling, Telecommunication and supply of Trainsets.

The  MAHSR  corridor  is designed  for high-frequency operations with substantial  passenger-carrying  capacity.  Ticket  pricing  is  proposed  to  be competitive with respect to existing rail/air travel options.

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