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Lok Sabha Question No. 67 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-01-29
Subject: Misuse of Consumer Pump Licenses
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Shri Bhausaheb Rajaram Wakchaure

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 67

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 TH  JANUARY, 2026

## Misuse of Consumer Pump Licenses

## †67. Shri Bhausaheb Rajaram Wakchaure:

## पेᮝोिलयम और ᮧाकृ ितक गैस मंᮢी

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that in the Shirdi Lok Sabha Constituency, the Ahmednagar  district  Petrol  Dealers  Association  has  lodged  serious  complaints  regarding  the misuse of Consumer Pump licenses and the illegal operation of Door-to-Door Dispensers (DDD) by private companies, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  such  illegal  activities  are  adversely  affecting  the  sales  of  legitimate  petrol  dealers, causing severe economic distress and financial losses to them, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  is  also  aware  that  when  dealers  raise  their  voices  against  these illegal practices, they face threats and pressure from  consumer  pump  owners  and  their supporters; and
- (d) if so, the concrete steps being taken by the Government  to  investigate and stop these illegal  DDD  operations,  protect  the  interests  of  legitimate  dealers  and  take  strict  action  against the offenders?

## ANSWER

## पेᮝोिलयम और ᮧाकृ ितक गैस मंᮢालय मᱶ रा᭔यमंᮢी ( ᮰ी सुरेश गोपी )

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

(a) to (d) Government of Maharashtra has informed that the District Supply Office, Ahilyanagar had received a complaint regarding retail sale of diesel in Shrirampur taluka, District, Ahilyanagar through bowser.  With  reference  to  the  said  complaint,  an  inquiry  was  conducted  through  the  Tahsildar, Shrirampur. A team was appointed and inspections were carried out at the market place in the taluka and various crowded locations. However, no matter of petroleum products being sold through bowsers was found. It has been further informed by the State Government that no such illegal transport, sale and storage of unauthorized petroleum products has been found till now.

Further, the Door-to-Door Delivery (DDD) bowsers being operated by the Oil Marketing Company (OMC) dealers/ Fuel Enterprises are governed by the Motor Spirit and High Speed Diesel (Regulation of Supply, Distribution and Prevention of Malpractices) Second Amendment Order dated 10.12.2019. The  Dealers/Fuel  Enterprises  are  required  to  strictly  comply  with  the  provisions  mentioned  in  this Order as well as the Licenses (Form XIV and Form XIX) issued by Petroleum Explosive and Safety Organization (PESO) and the PESO Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) governing the operations of  the  DDD.  Any  violation  of  these  provisions  invites  necessary  action  as  per  rule  152  of  the Petroleum Rules 2002 by PESO. Public Sector OMCs have issued instructions to all their stakeholders to strictly abide by these regulatory provisions to ensure proper operations of DDDs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 59 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-01-29
Subject: Aviation Safety Norms
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Thiru Dr. S Jagathratchakan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 59

(To be answered on the 29 th January 2026)

## AVIATION SAFETY NORMS

## 59. SHRI S JAGATHRATCHAKAN

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

- (a) whether the Government recognises that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) functions under the Ministry of Civil Aviation and if so, the reasons for not ensuring its institutional independence despite past recommendations;
- (b) whether the key findings of the Air Marshal J.K. Seth Committee (1997) on aviation safety oversight remain unimplemented and if so, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government has reviewed delays and lack of transparency in the release of accident investigation reports and if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken to ensure timely and public disclosure;
- (d) whether  investigations  repeatedly  attribute  accidents  to  pilot  error  there  by ignoring systemic lapses in regulation, maintenance and manufacturing defects and if so, the details thereof along with the corrective measures being taken in this regard; and
- (e) whether the Government has maintained cause-wise data on aviation accidents during the last twenty years and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a)  to  (e):  Ministry  of  Civil  Aviation  established  Aircraft  Accident  Investigation Bureau (AAIB) as an independent body in July, 2012, to ensure functional autonomy and independence in conduct of investigations. The administration of AAIB is vested with the Director General (DG), AAIB. One of the key recommendation of Air Marshal J. K. Seth committee was to entrust investigation of air accidents from the DGCA's purview to an independent body, which was implemented through the establishment of AAIB in 2012. AAIB carries out investigations as per the Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents & Incidents) Rules and ICAO Annex 13. Any investigation carried out under these rules, are fair, impartial and judicious. Each and every aspect is analysed in order to bring out the probable cause and contributory factors leading to the accident. All the final investigation reports are uploaded on the AAIB website and available to the public immediately after completion of the investigation. The  cause-wise  details  of  the  completed  investigations  in  last  twenty  years  are available on website of Directorate General of Civil Aviation (from January 2006 to

July 2012) and AAIB (from July 2012 to till date).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 50 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-01-29
Subject: Expansion of Aviation Sector
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Ganesh Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 50

(To be answered on the 29 th January 2026)

## EXPANSION OF AVIATION SECTOR

## 50. SHRI GANESH SINGH

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

- (a) whether the Government is ensuring that the rapid expansion of the aviation sector is in line with India's climate commitments and if so, the steps taken in this regard including the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), energy-efficient green airport designs and adoption of the ICAO CORSIA framework;
- (b) the details of the policy or financial measures proposed to encourage airlines and airport operators to achieve SAF blending targets for international flights (1% in 2027, 2% in 2028, 5% in 2030);
- (c) whether  incentives  for  the  development  of  green  airports,  carbon  emission reporting  and  use  of  renewable  energy  are  being  institutionalised  to  ensure  that aviation  sector  growth  remains  environmentally  sustainable  and  if  so,  the  details thereof; and
- (d) the specific plans of the Government to make Satna Airport more sustainable and  climate-  friendly  including  use  of  solar  energy,  energy  efficient  terminals, rainwater harvesting and green operations?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a)  to  (c):  The  International  Civil  Aviation  Organization  (ICAO)  has  adopted  a market based measure i.e. Carbon Offsetting Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) to reduce carbon emissions from international aviation. India, being a Member State of the ICAO, is under obligation to comply with the mandatory phase of CORSIA from 2027. Under CORSIA, airlines are required to offset their emissions, above a set baseline.

All the operational airports with scheduled operations and developers of the upcoming Greenfield Airports have been advised to work towards achieving Carbon Neutrality & Net Zero which inter-alia includes use of green energy.

The Government has approved indicative blending targets of 1% by 2027, 2% by 2028 and 5% by 2030 for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) in traditional ATF, initially for international flights. Public sector Oil Marketing Companies are actively engaged in achieving the stated blending targets. The Government has also initiated steps for formulation of a SAF Policy.

Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) takes into consideration the Capital expenditure relating to Green Energy Projects, Carbon Neutrality, etc., during the Tariff determination process of Major Airports.

(d) As on date, Satna Airport is operating on 100% Renewable Energy. Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) of 20 KLD capacity and Rainwater Harvesting System have been provisioned at the airport for conservation of water. Energy Efficient LED light fittings are used in Terminal Building & Street lights.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 47 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-01-29
Subject: Implementation of JJM in Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Smt. Delkar Kalaben Mohanbhai

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 47

ANSWERED ON 29/01/2026

## IMPLEMENTATION OF JJM IN DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI

## †47. SMT. DELKAR KALABEN MOHANBHAI:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Jal  Jeevan  Mission  (JJM)  has  been  implemented  in  various  States  of  the country since 2019 to provide adequate, regular and long-term supply of tap water to every rural household;

(b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  in  respect  of  the  Union  Territory  (UT)  of  Dadra  and  Nagar Haveli; and

(c)  the  details  and  number  of  households  receiving  tap  water  supply  in  their  homes  so  far under JJM in the said UT, district-wise?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) Government of India is committed to make provision for safe & potable tap water supply  in  adequate  quantity  (55  lpcd),  of  prescribed  quality  and  on  a  regular  &  long-term basis  to  all  rural  households  in  the  country.  Towards  this  end,  the  Government  of  India launched the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), to be implemented in partnership with States/ UTs including UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli in August 2019.

Drinking Water is a state subject, and hence, the responsibility of planning, approval, implementation,  operation,  and  maintenance  of  drinking  water  supply  schemes,  including those  under  JJM,  lies  with  State/UT  Governments.  The  Government  of  India  supports  the States by providing technical and financial assistance.

Significant progress has been made in the country since the launch of JJM, towards enhancing access to tap water for rural households. At the start of JJM in August 2019, only 3.23 Crore (16.72%) rural households were reported to have tap water connections. So far, as reported by States/ UTs on JJM-IMIS, as on 27.01.2026, around 12.55 Crore additional rural households  have  been  provided  with  tap  water  connections  under  JJM.  Thus,  as  on 27.01.2026, out of 19.36 Crore rural households in the country, approximately 15.79 Crore (81.56%) households are reported to have tap water supply.

As reported by the UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, at the start of JJM in the UT on 15.08.2019, no (0.00 %) rural households had tap water connections. Since then, around 0.85 lakh  rural  households  have  been  provided  with  tap  water  connections.  Thus,  as  on 27.01.2026, out of 0.85 lakh rural households in the UT, 0.85 lakh (100.00%) households are reported to have tap water supply.  The details and number of households receiving tap water supply in their homes so far under JJM in the UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, district-wise are available at JJM-IMIS Dashboard(Link is given below):

https://ejalshakti.gov.in/jjmreport/JJMIndia.aspx
Lok Sabha Question No. 39 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-01-29
Subject: Passenger Assistance Control Room
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Smt. Poonamben Hematbhai Maadam

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 39

(To be answered on the 29 th January 2026)

## PASSENGER ASSISTANCE CONTROL ROOM

## 39. SMT POONAMBEN HEMATBHAI MAADAM

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken steps to operationalise a 24/7 Passenger Assistance Control Room for air passengers and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the details of the number of passenger grievances resolved through the said Passenger Assistance Control Room; and
- (c) whether any standard timelines have been fixed for the disposal of passenger grievances through the said Passenger Assistance Control Room and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) to (c): Yes, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has operationalised a 24/7 Passenger Assistance  Control  Room  (PACR)  to  ensure  prompt  and  coordinated  grievance redressal for air travellers, in coordination with airlines, airports and other relevant stakeholders.

Since  it's  operationalisation,  approximately  20,000  passenger  queries  have  been addressed through PACR intervention.

The grievances received through the PACR are treated with priority and are taken up for passenger-centric resolution through coordinated action, continuous follow-ups and necessary directions to airlines and concerned stakeholders.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 36 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-01-29
Subject: PLI Scheme for Food Processing Industries
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Smt. Mahima Kumari Mewar, Dr. K Sudhakar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 36

ANSWERED ON 29 TH  JANUARY, 2026

## PLI SCHEME FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## 36. SMT. MAHIMA KUMARI MEWAR: DR. K SUDHAKAR:

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

- (a) the number of applications approved and the total investment made under the PLI scheme for food processing industries;
- (b) the details of the incentives disbursed to eligible beneficiaries and the details of the processing capacity and employment benefits generated out of it;
- (c) the  contribution  of  the  scheme  in  enhancing  the  export  performance  of  PLI beneficiary units and India's food processing exports; and
- (d) the details of the monitoring mechanism put in place to evaluate the effectiveness of the scheme and ensure sustainable operations?

## ANSWER

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

(a): A  total  of  169  applications  have  been  approved  under  various  categories  of  the Production Linked Incentive scheme for Food Processing Industries (PLISFPI) implemented by  Ministry  of  Food  Processing  Industries  (MoFPI)  across  the  country.  A  cumulative investment of about Rs. 9207 Crore has been made by the approved applicants as on date.

(b): The total incentive disbursed to eligible beneficiaries under the scheme as on date is about ₹2,162.55 crore. Further, around 35 lakh metric tonnes per annum of processing and preservation  capacity  has  been  created  under  the  scheme.  The  scheme  has  also  generated employment of about 3.39 lakh persons, including both direct and indirect employment.

(c): Under the PLISFPI, the Government provides financial incentives to promote Indian food brands abroad, supporting branding and marketing activities for Indian-branded consumer food  products  in  global  markets. Applicants  are  reimbursed  50%  of  their  expenditure  on branding and marketing abroad, capped at 3% of their annual food product sales or ₹50 crore per year, whichever is lower. Total export of agricultural processed food products approved under PLISFPI has increased with a CAGR of 13.23% as on 2024-25 with reference to 201920.

(d): MoFPI has appointed the Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI) Limited (A Government of India Undertaking) as a Project Management Agency (PMA) for evaluation / appraisal of proposals, scrutiny of incentive claims submitted by the approved applicants after examining the invoices, Statutory Auditors certificate certifying sales, reconciliation with GST filings,  Chartered  Engineers  certificates  and  physical  inspections.  In  addition,  the  Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) have been prescribed to ensure compliance with the minimum sales and investment limits required for claiming PLI incentives.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 33 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-01-29
Subject: Revival of Dhanbad Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Dulu Mahato

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 33

(To be answered on the 29 th January 2026)

## REVIVAL OF DHANBAD AIRPORT

## 33. SHRI DULU MAHATO

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  Dhanbad  Airport  of  Jharkhand  was operational between 1980-1987 but has remained closed since 1988 despite repeated assurances of its revival and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the inauguration of a new passenger waiting hall in October 2008 has resulted in no tangible progress towards restoring air services and if so, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether proposals invited in 2011 to operate the airport under a PPP model have been ignored or delayed and no concrete outcome has been communicated to the public and if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor;
- (d) the corrective  measures being taken to ensure transparency and time bound revival of Dhanbad Airport; and
- (e) the time by which the commercial flights are expected to commence under the UDAN scheme for the said airport?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) to (e): Dhanbad airstrip is owned by the State Government of Jharkhand and it is listed in the list of unserved Airports/Airstrips in the country under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) - UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik).

During UDAN 5.2 round, bids have been received for connecting Dhanbad airport via small aircraft that are less than 20-seater. However, while the State Government of Jharkhand was requested to provide its consent and confirmation regarding the availability of land for the operation of small aircraft (2B) and for future expansion to  category  3C,  the  State  Government  has  not  given  its  consent  to  develop  the Dhanbad airport due to land constraints.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 32 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-01-29
Subject: Pilot-Aircraft Ratio in Domestic Airlines
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri K E Prakash

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 32

(To be answered on the 29 th January 2026)

## PILOT-AIRCRAFT RATIO IN DOMESTIC AIRLINES

## 32. SHRI K E PRAKASH

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  assessed  the  current  pilot-aircraft  ratio  in domestic airlines in view of rapid fleet expansion and increased flight operations and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the existing pilot strength is adequate to ensure smooth functioning of air services without compromising flight safety, crew rest requirements and worklife  balance  of  pilots  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof;  (c)  whether  any  norms  or guidelines have been prescribed or are proposed to be revised regarding minimum pilot strength per aircraft and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government is planning any new initiatives to address pilot shortages including expansion of training capacity and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

a) to c) To ensure operational stability, all airlines assess the pilot-aircraft ratio while keeping  into  account  the  fleet  expansion  and  dynamic  operational  requirements. Periodic reviews are  undertaken  by respective airlines to ensure continued compliance  and  smooth  functioning  of  air  services  without  compromising  flight safety, crew rest requirements and work-life balance of pilots. Currently, the pilotaircraft ratio in Domestic Airlines in India is found to be adequate.

Directorate  General  of  Civil  Aviation  (DGCA)  has  issued  the  Civil  Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section 3, Series 'C', Part II, which stipulates number of flight crew and cabin crew, being not less than three sets of crew per aircraft.

- d) Ministry is committed towards providing an enabling environment for augmentation  of  Training  Capacity  in  the  country.  DGCA  prescribes  regulatory standards,  approves  training  organization,  and  oversees  training  activities  in accordance with applicable Civil Aviation Requirements.

For  ensuring  adequate  pilot  training  capacity,  DGCA  has  revised  Civil  Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section 7, Series I, Part-V (Issue-II, Rev 08 Dt. 3rd January 2025,  covering  the  aspects of instructor availability, training  standards  and examination processes

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Lok Sabha Question No. 29 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-01-29
Subject: Food Prices and Parking Charges at Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Kuldeep Indora

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 29

(To be answered on the 29 th January 2026)

## FOOD PRICES AND PARKING CHARGES AT AIRPORTS

## 29. SHRI KULDEEP INDORA

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that the prices of food and beverage sand the parking charges at various airports of the country are very high and beyond the affordability of the common traveller;
- (b) if so, the reasons therefor and the concrete steps taken so far to regulate these rates;
- (c) whether the Government is considering to establish any price-control mechanism or issue guidelines to ensure affordable prices for essential goods and food items at airports and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether any policy has been proposed to make parking charges reasonable and ensure  transparency  in  order  to  provide  relief  to  passengers  and  the  general public; 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): To address the demand for affordable food options, several airports have already  taken  initiatives  to  introduce  low-cost  outlets.  The  Airports  Authority  of India (AAI) introduced the concept of 'Udan Yatri Cafe' at Kolkata Airport as an initiative to offer affordable meals to passengers. The facility of 'Udan Yatri Cafe' has been extended to Chennai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Bhubaneswar, Vijayawada and Hollongi Airports as well. Further, the introduction of 'Udan Yatri Cafe' or similar low-cost  outlets  at  other  airports  is  at  the  discretion  of  the  respective  airport operators.

The  vehicle  parking  charges  at  airports  owned  by  AAI  are  levied  based  on  the category of the airport and are kept at reasonable levels.

Vehicle  parking  rates,  food  and  water  prices,  etc.,  form  part  of  non-aeronautical revenue streams. The rates for such services are determined by airport operators and concessionaires based on market dynamics and commercial considerations, as these are not regulated by the Government.

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