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Lok Sabha Question No. 2155 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Development of Cargo Airport in Bhopal
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Alok Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2155

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  12th February 2026 )

## DEVELOPMENT OF CARGO AIRPORT IN BHOPAL

2155.    SHRI ALOK SHARMA Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the Government has prepared any action plan for construction of new cargo airports in the country including Bhopal;

(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and

(c) whether any action has been taken regarding the construction of a cargo airport in Bhopal and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) 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. AAI Cargo Logistics and Allied Services Company Limited (AAICLAS) has established domestic air cargo facility along with cold storage facility at Bhopal Airport.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2154 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Construction of Bypass Road on NH-19 in Dhanbad
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Dulu Mahato

## be pleased to state:

- (a)      whether  the  Government  has  received  any  representation regarding  the  development  of  an  alternative  corridor/ring  road  to bypass  the congested stretches of National Highway  (NH)-19 parallel to the Topchanchi-Rajganj-Gobindpur-Nirsa section in Dhanbad and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)     whether there is any proposal under consideration to connect this  corridor  via  Ugaron/Ugadung  to  the  Bokaro-Purulia  route  (NH32)  with  a  view  to  developing  a  complete  ring  road  (circular network) around Dhanbad;
- (c)  if  so,  the  present status of the feasibility study or the Detailed Project  Report  (DPR)  of  this  project  and  the  amount  of  the  funds allocated therefor; and
- (d) if not, whether the Government proposes to include this project in the forthcoming phase of the PM Gati Shakti programme in view of the strategic importance of Dhanbad as the 'Coal Capital' of the country?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2154

## ANSWERED ON 12 th  FEBRUARY, 2026

## CONSTRUCTION OF BYPASS ROAD ON NH-19 IN DHANBAD

## 2154. SHRI DULU MAHATO:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

(a)  The  representation  for  construction  of  Ring  Road/  Bypass  in Dhanbad  District  has  been  received  from  Hon'ble  Member  of Parliament (MP), Sh. Dulu Mahato vide letter dated 03.12.2025 to de-congest  NH-19  parallel  to  the  Topchanchi-Rajganj-GobindpurNirsa section in Dhanbad. (b)  to  (d)  Currently,  a  view  on  initiating  the  process  for  Detailed Project Report has not been taken.  Government in Ministry of Road Transport & Highways keeps on assessing the requirement of ring road/bypass considering various urban factors like population, logistic efficiency in crossing the town/city, city planning, development proposal of other infrastructure in town/city based on the principles of PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2152 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Re-development Plan for Srinivaspuri
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Ramvir Singh Bidhuri

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2152

TO BE ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 12, 2026

## RE-DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR SRINIVASPURI

Will  the  Minister  of  HOUSING  AND  URBAN  AFFAIRS  be  pleased  to

- NO. 2152.     SHRI RAMVIR SINGH BIDHURI: state:
- (a) the  details  of  the  complete  plan  for  redevelopment  of  Srinivaspuri area in South Delhi Lok Sabha Constituency;
- (b) whether  it  was  promised  in  2019  that  the  first  phase  would  be completed in thirty-six months after demolishing the houses in the said  area  but  even  after  six  years,  the  first  phase  has  not  been completed  whereas  the  entire  development  is  to  be  done  in  four phases and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the shops in the said area were demolished and there was a plan to re-allot the said shops in the first phase itself but now the said work has been postponed to the fourth phase; and
- (d) if  so,  the  time  by  which  the  said  four  phases  of  the  proposed redevelopment would be completed?

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

(a)&(b): Redevelopment Plan of GPRA colony at Srinivaspuri is taken up in following 4 packages:

- (i) Package-I (Type-III): 3112 Nos. Type - III residential quarters, one Multi Level Car Parking, CGHS Dispensary, Community Center.
- (ii) Package-II (Type-II): 1240 Nos. Type - II residential quarters with
- Multi Level Car Parking.
- (iii)  Package-III  (Type-IV):  1220  Nos.  Type  -  IV  residential  quarters with utility block.
- (iv) Package-IV (Social infrastructure): Social infrastructure such as Shopping  complex,  Police  stations,  Maternity  center,  Post  Office, BSES office, Community center etc.

The work of Srinivaspuri Package-I colony was awarded in February 2019 and  accordingly  vacation  of  colony  and  demolition  was  carried  out. However,  due  to  non-receipt  of  tree  transplantation  permission  from forest department the work could not be started and the Package-I work was terminated in February 2023. Currently, the Package-I work has been re-awarded in August 2025 and completion date of this Package-I is June 2028.

(c): The shops have not been demolished. The social infrastructure work including the shopping complex is part of package-IV.

(d): The timeline for completing the four packages of the said Redevelopment Plan is June 2030.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2143 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Action against Passengers Playing Music
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Matheswaran V S

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2143

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  12th February 2026 )

## ACTION AGAINST PASSENGERS PLAYING MUSIC

## 2143.    SHRI MATHESWARAN V S Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a)  the  action  taken  by  the  Government  against  passengers  playing  music  inside passenger aircraft without using earphones;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to insert any penal provisions against passengers who play music without earphones inside aircraft and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of guidelines, issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to airline operators regarding playing of music inside aircraft; and
- (d)  whether  bloggers  or  social  media  influencers  are  permitted  to  make  video  blogs inside aircraft and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION             (Shri Murlidhar Mohol) (a)  &  (b):  DGCA  has  issued  Civil  Aviation  Requirements  (CAR),  Section  3,  Air Transport, Series M, Part VI, pertaining to the Handling of Unruly Passengers under the provisions of Rule 22, Rule 23 and Rule 29 of the Aircraft Rules, 1937.

As per the said CAR, any unlawful or disruptive behavior on board an aircraft that interferes with the performance of duties of crew members, jeopardizes the safety of the aircraft,  persons  or  property  on  board,  affects  good  order  and  discipline,  or  causes discomfort to other passengers and crew members, may invite penal action.

- (c): It is an operational practice of airlines, equipped with In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) systems, to play soft instrumental music during boarding and disembarkation and other pre-loaded entertainment content to passengers during flight.
- (d):  Rule  13  of  the  Aircraft  Rules,  1937  restricts  photography  at  DGCA-licensed aerodromes and from aircraft in flight, except with prior written permission.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2140 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Guidelines for Geometric Design in Hilly Terrains
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Anurag Singh Thakur

## be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  salient  features  and  implementation  status  of  IRC:52-2019 guidelines  regarding  geometric  design  in  hilly  terrains,  detailing critical  provisions  for  hairpin  bends  including  15-30  meter  curve radii,  ruling  gradients  up  to  7%  and  superelevation  to  ensure  safe traffic reversal;
- (b) the specific NHAI construction rules enforced for hairpin bends in Himachal Pradesh, incorporating erosion control measures under IRC:  SP:48-2023,  avoidance  of  90-degree  hill  cuttings  per  recent policy  circulars  and  integration  with  Green  National  Highways Corridor Project standards to preserve mountainous ecosystems;
- (c)  the  decisions  regarding  speed  limits  on  National  Highways  in hilly  areas,  specifying  ruling  design  speeds  of  40-60 km/h  in  steep terrains  and  variations  for  public  transport  safety  under  Ministry SOPs; and
- (d)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  update  these  rules  to enhance sustainability and accident reduction in States like Himachal Pradesh and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2140 ANSWERED ON 12 TH  FEBRUARY, 2026

## GUIDELINES FOR GEOMETRIC DESIGN IN HILLY TERRAINS

2140. SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

(a) to (d) National Highways  (NHs)  projects  are executed  in accordance with the provisions of the applicable Contract/Concession Agreement, which are formulated in conformity  with  Indian  Roads  Congress  (IRC)  Manuals/Guidelines. Primarily  the  applicable  IRC  guidelines  for  NHs  projects  in  hilly terrains  are  IRC:52  'Guidelines  for  the  Alignment  Survey  and Geometric Design of Hill Roads' and IRC: SP:48 'Hill Road Manual'. Geometric  design  parameters  such  as  design  speed,  horizontal curve radii, super-elevation, hairpin bends, vertical gradient etc.   are  provided  in  conformity  with  the  provisions  of  IRC:52; whereas  other  parameters  such  as  hill  cuttings,  erosion  control measures  including bio-engineering measures,  safety &  traffic control  measures,  ecology  &  environment  etc.  are  in  conformity with the provisions of IRC: SP:48 which ensure safe traffic reversal, enhance sustainability, reduce accident, public transport safety and preserve  mountainous  ecosystem.  Government  in Ministry  of  Road Transport & Highways has also issued a circular on 07th November 2025 for systematic remedial measures to address concerns regarding Construction of National Highways in Hilly Regions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2131 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Developments under NMFP
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Ms. S Jothimani

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2131

ANSWERED ON 12 TH  FEBRUARY, 2026

## DEVELOPMENTS UNDER NMFP

## 2131.  MS. S. JOTHIMANI:

Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

- (a) the recent developments under the National Mission on Food Processing (NMFP), and utilization of the allocated budget during the last financial year;
- (b) the steps being taken by the Ministry to ensure that the benefits of the NMFP reach smaller  food  processors,  particularly  those  in  rural  and  semi-urban  areas,  who  face barriers in accessing credit and technology;
- (c) whether the Ministry intends to utilize the NMFP to reduce post-harvest losses and address food waste at the farm level; and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether  the  Ministry  has  undertaken  any  evaluation  to  measure  the  success  of  the NMFP in improving farmers' income and enhancing value addition in agriculture; and
- (e) if so, the key findings of the same?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI RAVNEET SINGH)

- (a): The  Government  of  India  has  delinked  the  National  Mission  of  Food  Processing (NMFP) from Central  Government  support  from  the  financial  year  2015-16.  Accordingly, Ministry of Food Processing Industries has not released any funds under NMFP during the last financial year.
- (b) to (e): Do not arise in view of reply to part (a) above.

However, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) through implementation of various initiatives and schemes viz. Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), Prime Minister Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) and Production Linked  Incentive  Scheme  for  Food  Processing  Industries  (PLISFPI)  aims  for  the  overall development  of  food  processing  sector.  Under  various  component  of  the  aforementioned schemes, the MoFPI provides financial assistance, including to the smaller food processors in rural and semi-urban areas, for creation of modern infrastructure with efficient supply chain management from farm gate to retail outlet. The infrastructure created and assistance provided, inter-alia, aims at providing better returns to farmers, creation of employment opportunities, reducing post-harvest losses and wastage, and increasing the processing level/ value addition.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2127 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Increase in Domestic Airfare
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Govind Makthappa Karjol

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2127

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  12th February 2026 )

## INCREASE IN DOMESTIC AIRFARE

2127.    SHRI GOVIND MAKTHAPPA KARJOL Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the Government has taken note of the sudden and steep increase in domestic airline fares on several routes in recent times;

(b)  if  so,  the  reasons  therefor  along  with  the  impact  of  Aviation  Turbine  Fuel  (ATF) prices, demand-supply dynamics, operational costs and airline pricing practices on such increase;

(c) the impact of these fare hikes on passengers, particularly students, senior citizens, patients and middle-income travellers; and

(d)  the  steps  taken/proposed  to  be  taken by  the  Government  to  regulate  unreasonable increase in airfares and protect the interests of air passengers?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION               (Shri Murlidhar Mohol) (a) to (d): The Government has taken a note of increased airfare in early December, 2025 and has capped maximum airfare in order to protect passenger interest.

Airfares are not subject to regulation by the Government and airlines have the flexibility to determine their airfares based on their operational needs, while adhering to Rule 135 of the Aircraft Rules, 1937.

The  Government  generally  refrains  from  regulating airfares to maintain  market competitiveness, however, it remains vigilant oversight role, intervening in exceptional circumstances by redistributing capacity across various sectors and imposing temporary fare  caps,  such  as  during  Pandemic,  festivals  like  Maha  kumb,  Pahalgam  incident  & recently massive Indigo flight disruptions.

Airlines operating costs are dynamic in nature and their individual component varies due to multiple factors such as price of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) in international markets, foreign exchange rates, excise duties and Value Added Tax (VAT), lease rentals, etc. ATF alone accounts for 35% to 40% of total operating expenses of airlines.

The government is taking proactive steps to make air travel more affordable, such as, enactment of the Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Act, 2025 to lower interest rates  and  lease  rentals,  rationalization  of  Central  Excise  Duty  &  GST  on  MRO components and contracts, and reduction of high VAT on ATF by requesting States/UTs, providing  connectivity  to  un-served  and  underserved  airports  of  the  country  through Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) - Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN).

In order to enhance the transparency in airfare, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has set-up Tariff Monitoring Unit (TMU) that monitors airfares on selected 78 routes on a random basis by using airlines websites on monthly basis to ensure that the airlines do not charge airfares outside the range declared by them. This covers about 27% of the domestic traffic.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2126 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Construction of NHs in Karnataka
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Kota Srinivasa Poojary

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2126

## ANSWERED ON 12 TH  FEBRUARY, 2026

## CONSTRUCTION OF NHS IN KARNATAKA

2126.   SHRI KOTA SRINIVASA POOJARY:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मं त्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Union Government has received proposal from the regarding  Agumbe  (NH-169A
- State Government  of Karnataka Junction)-Sringeri(NH-169Junction)-Agalagundi-Jaipura-
- Balehonnur-Hyrambi-Aldur-Nadipura,  currently  designated  as  SH37 and 298 for declaration as National Highways (NHs);
- (b) if so, the details of the proposal along with the action taken by
- the Government thereon;
- (c) the present status of declaration of the In-Principally Approved NH in Kundapura-Koteshwara-Halady-Someshwara-AgumbeSringeri in Udupi and Chikkamagaluru districts;
- (d) the present status of construction of an Elevated Expressway on NH-66-Phase1,Talachery Checkpost (Kerala border) to Byndoor, Kundapura and Phase 2: Byndoor to Karwar-GoaBorder;and (e)  the  details  of  number  of  proposals  approved  and  new  NHs
- declared during the last three years in Karnataka, year-wise ?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a)to(c)   Government in the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways is primarily responsible for development and maintenance of

National  Highways  (NHs).    The  road  connecting  Agumbe  (NH169AJunction)-Sringeri(NH-169Junction)-Agalagundi-JaipuraBalehonnur-Hyrambi-Aldur-Nadipura  and  connecting  KundapuraKoteshwara-Halady-Someshwara-Agumbe-Sringeri is a State road and development of State roads is the responsibility of the respective State Government.  Government  keeps  on  receiving proposals from various State Governments/UTs, etc., including from the State Government of Karnataka for declaration / up-gradation of State roads as NHs. Government considers declaration of some  of the State roads as NHs from time to time based on the requirements of  connectivity,  traffic  density  and  synergy  with  PM  Gati  Shakti Master Plan.

- (d) At present, the proposal for construction of an Elevated Expressway  from  Talachery  Checkpost  (Kerala  border)  to  KarwarGoa border on NH-66 is not under consideration.
- (e  )    Year-wise  details  of  NH  declared  in  the  State  of  Karnataka during the last three years are given below:

| Year      | NH NO.                    | Length (in Km)   |
|-----------|---------------------------|------------------|
| 2022-2023 | 748A,73Spur,373 Extn &375 | 461              |
| 2023-2024 | 848R                      | 69               |
| 2024-2025 | -                         | -                |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2125 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Outer Ring Road Project in Kerala
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Adv. Adoor Prakash

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2125 ANSWERED ON 12 TH  FEBRUARY, 2026

## OUTER RING ROAD PROJECT IN KERALA

2125.  ADV. ADOOR PRAKASH:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) the  present  status  of  granting  final  approval  for  the  Detailed Project  Report  (DPR)  of  Vizhinjam-Navaikkulam  Outer  Ring  Road project in Kerala;
- (b) whether  Environment  Clearance  issues  of  this  project  have been  resolved,  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  if  not,  the  reasons therefor;
- (c) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  uncertainty  in  this project  is  causing  delay  in  the  disbursement  of  compensation and the land owners are facing difficulties; and
- (d) whether  the  Government  will  take  necessary  measures  to resolve  the  issues  and  early  execution  of  this  project,  if  so,  the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) to (d) The work of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for VizhinjamNavaikkulam  Outer  Ring  Road  (ORR)  project  in  Kerala  has  been awarded.  The  Environmental Clearance issues have not  been resolved.

The compensation for land acquisition shall be determined by the Competent Authority for Land Acquisition (CALA) in accordance with the National Highway Act 1956 and provisions of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation  and  Resettlement  (RFCTLARR)  Act,  2013,  as  made applicable by Government. However, disbursement of compensation can be undertaken only after the project is sanctioned. In  view  of  recent incidents of  Reinforced Soil (RS) wall/slope failures in NH-66 works, the provisions of the ORR project required re-examination, as the project passes through hilly terrain involving high  cut  sections  and  extensive  earthwork.  Accordingly,  National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has modified project design with provisions of viaducts & tunnels to avoid high cut/fill sections which is proposed to be taken up for appraisal & approval.

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