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Lok Sabha Question No. 2041 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-11
Subject: Direct Flight Service for Silcher
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Parimal Suklabaidya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2041

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  11th December 2025 )

## DIRECT FLIGHT SERVICE FOR SILCHER

## 2041.    SHRI PARIMAL SUKLABAIDYA Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government is aware that Silchar is not having a direct flight service to New Delhi resulting in inconvenience to passengers who are compelled to travel via Kolkata or Guwahati and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to introduce a direct flight service between Silchar and New Delhi in view of the longstanding demand of the people of Assam, Mizoram, Meghalaya and Tripura who depend on Silchar Airport for connectivity;
- (c) if so, the details thereof including the expected timeline, airline operators and frequency of flights and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d)  whether  the  Government  also  proposes  to  conduct  a  feasibility  study  for  initiating  a Silchar-New Delhi direct flight under the Regional Connectivity Scheme-UDAN or any other mechanism and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (c)  :    As  per  the  ongoing  Winter  Schedule,  no  scheduled  airlines  have  proposed  to operate direct flights between Delhi and Silchar. Commencement or operation of any flight between cities in the country is purely a commercial decision of the airlines on the basis of the economic/operational viability of the route and other associated factors.
- Further,  with  the  repeal  of  the  Air  Corporations  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.

;

- (d)  :  As  per  the  provisions  of  Regional  Connectivity  Scheme-Ude  Desh  ka  Aam  Nagrik (RCS-UDAN) , the Silchar-Delhi route is not eligible for bidding under the Scheme, as both airports are classified as served airports and connectivity between two served airports does not  fall  within  the  purview  of  the  UDAN  Scheme,  which  primarily  aims  to  enhance  air connectivity to unserved and underserved airports.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2039 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-11
Subject: Digital Technology in MSMEs
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Shri Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2039

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 11.12.2025

## DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY IN MSMEs

2039. SHRI MAGUNTA SREENIVASULU REDDY:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to State:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  undertaken  any  steps  to  increase  utilization  of  digital technology  and  infrastructure  for  Micro,  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises  (MSMEs)  across  the country during the last five years;
- (b) if so, the details along with the list of initiatives, schemes and programmes undertaken for improving and increasing the integration of above technologies to help MSMEs across the country during the last five years;
- (c) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  for  providing  MSME  entrepreneurs  with  adequate infrastructure to use such technologies to boost sales, production and connectivity; and
- (d) the  details  of  the  funds  allocated,  released  and  utilised  for  the  above  schemes  and infrastructure support during the said period, State-wise, especially for Andhra Pradesh?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)

- (a) & (b): Government  of  India  has  undertaken  several  steps  to  increase  the  utilization  of digital technology  and  infrastructure.  Under  the  Digital  India  programme,  the  Ministry  of Electronics  and  Information  Technology  (MeitY)  offers  services  on  Digital  Infrastructure  as  a Utility,  Governance  and  Services  on  Demand,  Digital  Empowerment  of  Citizens  and  MSMEs. Digital payments are also done by MSMEs through different digital platform. In order to  improve and  increase  the  integration  of  above  technologies  to  help  MSMEs    for  digitalisation  across  the country,  the  Ministry  of  Micro,  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises  (MSME),  in  collaboration  with stakeholders runs many initiatives, which inter-alia include the Udyam Portal, MSME Champions Portal,  Government  e-Marketplace  (GeM),  Trade  Receivables  Discounting  System  (TReDS), MSME TEAM, MSME SAMBANDH, PMEGP Portal, KVIC Online, PM Vishwakarma Portal and Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) portal.
- (c)& (d): The above digital initiatives are playing an important role for implementing several schemes  and  programmes  in  this  Ministry  and  to  boost  sales,  production  and  connectivity  for MSMEs.  These  schemes  are  implemented  through  their  respective  approved  Implementing Agencies (IAs) and accordingly, funds are being released to the IAs. There is no provision of funds are to be released directly to States including the State of Andhra Pradesh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2035 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-11
Subject: Compensation for Installation of 765 KVA Transmission Lines
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Shri Amra Ram

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2035 ANSWERED ON 11.12.2025

## COMPENSATION FOR INSTALLATION OF 765 KVA TRANSMISSION LINES

†2035.  SHRI AMRA RAM:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the compensation being provided by the Government to the farmers against their land, trees, fruit-bearing plants, houses and tube wells due to installation of 765 KVA transmission lines in the country, Statewise;
- (b) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  increase  the  amount  of compensation in view of inflation, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) the time by which this increase would be implemented; and
- (e) whether the compensation is being provided as per the Right to Fair Compensation  and  Transparency  in  Land  Acquisition  Rehabilitation  and Resettlement Act 2013, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

(a) to (d):   The compensation for any damage caused during the execution of  transmission  works  is  being  provided  by  the  Transmission  Service Providers (TSPs) as per the guidelines of respective State Government.

Ministry of Power has issued guidelines for payment of Right of Way (RoW)  compensation  towards  diminution  of  land  value  for  laying  InterState Transmission System (ISTS) lines. As per the extant guidelines, a compensation of 200% of market value of land for tower base has been specified. The compensation amount for RoW corridor has been specified for ISTS lines as 30% of the market value of land in rural areas, 60% of the market  value  of  land  in  municipal  corporations  &  metropolitan  areas notified by the State Government, and 45% of the market value of land for municipalities,  nagar  panchayats  and  all  other  urban  planning  areas notified by the State Government. Assessment of the market rate of land is determined by a Market Rate Committee (MRC) based on the valuation by independent land valuers. Amount  of  RoW  compensation  varies  from  State  to  State  as  the States may adopt MoP's guidelines on RoW compensation in their entirety or issue their own modified guidelines. (e):  As per the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003, land is not acquired for  laying  transmission  line,  and  the  ownership  of  land  over  which  the transmission line passes continues to remain with the landowner. Since  The  Right  to  Fair  Compensation  and  Transparency  in  Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (RFCTLARR) Act, 2013 is only for permanent acquisition of private land and assets, the provision of the said act is not applicable to the laying of transmission lines. **********
Lok Sabha Question No. 2033 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-11
Subject: Grants to FPOs in Beed
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Shri Bajrang Manohar Sonwane

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2033

ANSWERED ON 11 TH  DECEMBER, 2025

## GRANTS TO FPOS IN BEED

## 2033.   SHRI BAJRANG MANOHAR SONWANE:

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

- (a) the number of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) provided financial assistance or grants in Beed district during the last three years, year-wise;
- (b) the  schemes  such  as  Pradhan  Mantri  Formalisation  of  Micro  Food  Processing Enterprises  (PMFME),  Operation  Greens  or  any  other  scheme  under  which  such assistance was provided including Union Government or State Government schemes;
- (c) the total number of active FPOs in Beed district at present and the number of FPOs which have established processing units of agricultural products; and
- (d) the plans of the Government to establish new FPOs or expand existing FPOs in Beed district and the measures being taken by the Government to provide financial assistance and processing facilities to farmers?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  &  (b): Under  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Formalisation  of  Micro  food  processing  Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme, no loan has been sanctioned to Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) for credit linked subsidy during last three years in Beed district. However, loan has been sanctioned to one FPO during the current Year i.e. 2025-26 in Beed district of Maharashtra.

Under  the  Operation  Greens  Scheme  of  Pradhan  Mantri  Kisan  Sampada  Yojana (PMKSY) implemented by Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), no proposal has been  approved  in  Beed  district  of  Maharashtra.  Further,  the  information  related  to  State Government Schemes is not maintained by the Ministry.

(c): As per the information available on the website of Small Farmers Agri Consortium (SFAC), 7 FPOs have been formed in Beed district as on 14 th February 2025. However, under the  PMFME  Scheme,  loan  for  credit  linked  subsidy  has  been  sanctioned  to  one  FPO  for establishing common infrastructure facilities for food processing.

(d): SFAC under Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare is implementing a Scheme for formation and promotion of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) to provide holistic and broad based supportive ecosystem and to facilitate development of vibrant and sustainable income  oriented  farming  and  for  overall  socio-economic  development  and  wellbeing  of agrarian communities across the country including Beed district of Maharashtra.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2031 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-11
Subject: Two-Lane Bridge over Ganga River at Buxar
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Dinesh Chandra Yadav, Shri Giridhari Yadav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2031

## ANSWERED ON 11 TH  DECEMBER, 2025

## TWO-LANE BRIDGE OVER GANGA RIVER AT BUXAR

2031.  SHRI DINESH CHANDRA YADAV: SHRI GIRIDHARI YADAV:

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

be pleased to state:

the  present  status  of  the  Patna-Purnia  Expressway,  BuxarBhagalpur  Expressway,  Bodh  Gaya-Rajgir  and  Vaishali-Darbhanga road  connectivity  projects  announced  at  Item  No.  31  in  the  Union Budget 2025-26 and the status of proposal for a two-lane additional bridge over the Ganga river at Buxar?

## ANSWER

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

The present status of the projects is as under:

- (i) Patna - Purnia Expressway: The Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been awarded and alignment has been finalised.
- (ii) Buxar -Bhagalpur Expressway: Bids for engagement of consultant for preparation of upgradation of existing Highway/Greenfield for the proposed Expressway have been invited.
- (iii) Bodhgaya  -  Rajgir:  Bodhgaya  to  Gaya  (old  NH-83)  and   from Gaya - Hisua - Rajgir, NH-120 is being widened from 2 lane to 4 lane configuration.

In addition, work for preparation of DPR to explore connectivity  by  way  of  additional  spurs  to  Bodh  Gaya,  Rajgir, Vaishali and Darbhanga is awarded. (iv) Vaishali - Darbhanga: The ongoing project of 4-laning between Bakarpur Manikpur provides connectivity to Vaishali. (v) Additional 2 lane bridge over river Ganga at Buxar: The project for an additional 3 Lane bridge over river Ganga at Buxar on NH-922 was sanctioned and construction work commenced on 20.08.2025 with scheduled construction period of 2.5 years.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2024 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-11
Subject: Inclusion of Communities from Assam in ST List
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Md. Rakibul Hussain

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2024

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.12.2025

## INCLUSION OF COMMUNITIES FROM ASSAM IN ST LIST

## 2024. MD. RAKIBUL HUSSAIN:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Ministry  has  held  consultations  with  the  State  Government  of  Assam  and  community organisations regarding inclusion of the Six communities in the ST list and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the dates and outcomes of such consultations during the last three years;
- (c) whether any objections or recommendations were raised by constitutional bodies such as the Registrar General of India (RGI) or the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST); and
- (d)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  steps  the  Government  proposes  to  take  to  resolve  these  issues  and expedite the decision?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): No, Sir.
- (b): In view of (a), does not arise.
- (c) & (d): Government of India on 15.6.1999 (further amended on 25.6.2002 and 14.9.2022) has laid down the  modalities  for  deciding  the  claims  for  inclusion  in,  exclusion  from  and  other  modifications  in  Orders specifying Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes lists. As per the modalities, only those proposals which have  been  recommended  and  justified  by  the  concerned  State  Government  /  UT  Administration  and concurred with by Registrar General of India (RGI) and National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) are to be considered and legislation amended. In case of any comments/observationsby RGI/NCST, the same are  communicated  to  the  States/UTs  seeking  clarifications.  All  actions  on  the  proposals  are  taken  as  per these approved modalities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2023 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-11
Subject: Construction of Bypass Roads
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Gajendra  Singh Patel

be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of cities/ towns of Khargone district and Barwani district of  Khargone  parliamentary  constituency  where  bypasses  are  being constructed;
- (b) whether the Government is conducting any survey for the construction of bypass (NH 347 B) in Anjad town of Barwani district; and
- (c) the time by which the said construction work is likely to be started?

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

- (a):    In Khargone District, bypasses for 4 number of towns/cities namely Kasrawad, Selani, Khargone and Bistan are in construction stage and 4 bypasses in Barwani District, namely Sendhwa, Khetiya, Pansemal and Niwali has been sanctioned.
- (b)  &  (c):   As  per  the  traffic  flow,  a  substantial  portion  of  vehicular movement is  intra-town  in  nature  and  primarily  within  the  Anjad  town stretch, as such, bypass to Anjad town is not envisaged at this stage.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2023 ANSWERED ON 11 TH  DECEMBER, 2025

## CONSTRUCTION OF BYPASS ROADS

2023.   SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH PATEL:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 2021 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-11
Subject: DPE Policy for Rental Accommodation
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Shri Kali Charan Singh

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 2021

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH  DECEMBER, 2025

## DPE POLICY FOR RENTAL ACCOMMODATION

## †2021. SHRI KALI CHARAN SINGH:

## पेट Ō ोिलयम और Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũी

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that the present CMD of HPCL has chosen to live in an expensive rented apartment in Nariman Point, Mumbai, despite the availability of official company accommodation in Chembur, if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  this  high-value  accommodation  had  the  approval  of  the  HPCL  Board,  Audit Committee or the concerned Ministry, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether it is in accordance with the DPE's benefits and austerity guidelines, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether any approved DPE policy is available for such expensive rental accommodation for CMDs/Directors in Maharatna /Navratna CPSEs and if so, the details thereof;
- (e)  whether  other  Directors  on  the  HPCL  Board  (Functional  /Independent  Directors)  reside  in company allotted accommodation or in private rented premises, if so, the details thereof; and
- (f)  whether the Government is considering conducting an inquiry /special audit into the matter and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## पेट Ō ोिलयम और Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũालय मŐ राǛ मंũी ( ŵी सुरे श गोपी ) MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI SURESH GOPI)

(a)  to  (f)  :  There  is  no  designated/official  accommodation  for  the  CMD or  other  Board  Level Executives  of  HPCL.  Executives  stay  in  company  owned/company  leased  /leave  and  license accommodation  in  accordance  with  company  policy.  As  per  extant  Government  guidelines, which  have  been  followed  in  the  instant  case,  Board  of  Directors  of  HPCL  is  competent  to decide on lease rental. Executives can also choose to stay in their own house and be entitled to House Rent Allowance (HRA). Independent Directors are not provided accommodation / HRA.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2018 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-11
Subject: Flight Services between Salem-Chennai and Madurai
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri K E Prakash

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2018

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  11th December 2025 )

## FLIGHT SERVICES BETWEEN SALEM-CHENNAI AND MADURAI

2018.    SHRI K E PRAKASH Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a)  the  reasons  for  the  continued  absence  of  additional  scheduled  flight  services  between Salem-Chennai  and  Salem-Madurai  despite  the  request  of  the  State  Government  of  Tamil Nadu and recorded data showing a sharp rise in passenger demand;
- (b) the time by which the Union Government would approve and operationalise the required additional services to ensure adequate regional connectivity for Salem district;
- (c)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  Vellore  RCS  Airport  infrastructure  is  fully  completed,  the requisite land was handed over to the Airports Authority of India long ago and State-trained security and fire personnel are ready for deployment; and
- (d)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  reasons  for  the  inordinate  delay  in  commencement  of flight  operations  along  with  the  specific  clearances  or  processes  pending  at  the  Union Government  level  and  the  exact  timeline  for  commencement  of  commercial  operations  at Vellore?

## ANSWER

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

(a): As per the ongoing Winter Schedule, effective till 28.03.2026, M/s IndiGo has proposed operating a daily flight between Salem and Chennai. However, for the Salem-Madurai route, no such proposal has been received. With the repeal of the Air Corporations Act in March 1994, Indian domestic aviation was fully deregulated, and the commencement or operation of flights between any two cities is now purely a commercial decision of the airlines, based on the economic and operational viability of the route and other relevant factors.

- (b):  Under  the  UDAN  5.0  round  of  bidding,  RCS  routes  connecting  Salem  Airport  with Bengaluru and Cochin were awarded to M/s Alliance Air, and RCS routes connecting Salem with  Bengaluru  and  Hyderabad  were  awarded  to  M/s  IndiGo.  The  airlines  have  since commenced operations on these routes.;

(c) & (d): Vellore Airport in Tamil Nadu, owned by the Airport Authority of India (AAI), and idenfied    under  UDAN  scheme  for  development  is  currently  in  the  licencing  process. Operations can commence once the security and licensing approvals are in place.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2013 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-11
Subject: Construction and Repair Works on NH-66
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Shafi Parambil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2013 ANSWERED ON 11 TH  DECEMBER, 2025

## CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR WORKS ON NH-66

## 2013.  SHRI SHAFI PARAMBIL:

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

## be pleased to state:

- (a) the  criteria  for  granting  the  road  construction  contracts  and sub-contracts under the Government;
- (b) the  total  amount  disbursed  to  the  road  contractors  for  the construction and repair works on NH-66 in Kerala;
- (c) the  total  amount  disbursed  to  the  sub-contractors  for  the construction and repair works for NH-66 that covers the Vadakara area of Kerala; and
- (d) the reasons for the delay in completing the construction work?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Standard documents have been issued for inviting Request for Proposals (RFPs) specifying required Technical and Financial eligibility  criteria.  The  road  construction  contracts  are  awarded based on fulfillment of criteria given in RFP.
- (b) Approx. Rs.16,500 crore has been spent so far for construction/ repair works in various stretches of National Highway (NH) 66 in the State of Kerala.

(c) No amount has been disbursed directly to the subcontractors for the construction and  repair  works  for  NH-66  that  covers Vadakara area of Kerala.

(d) The main reasons for the delay in completion of the construction project are additional works, material shortage, Concessionaire's/Contractor's  Financial  Constraints  and  extended monsoon period etc.

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