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Lok Sabha Question No. 820 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-03
Subject: Establishment of Mini Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: KULAMANI SAMAL

(a): No, Madam.

(b): Does not arise.

(c) & (d): The draft Civil Aviation Policy, 2015 envisages for development of no frill airports under Regional Connectivity Scheme depending on demand and concessions given by the State Government.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 820 (To be answered on the 3 rd  December 2015)

## ESTABLISHMENT OF MINI AIRPORTS

820. DR. KULAMANI SAMAL

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether there is any proposal for establishment of mini airport in Paradip region of Odisha;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether a number of mini airports are proposed to be set up in different parts of the country; and
- (d) if so, the details along with the locations thereof, State/UT-wise?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Dr Mahesh Sharma)
Lok Sabha Question No. 819 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-03
Subject: Financial Problems to Power Developers
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: J.C. DIVAKAR REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 819

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.12.2015

## FINANCIAL PROBLEMS TO POWER DEVELOPERS

## 819. SHRI J. C. DIVAKAR REDDY:

Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:

(a) whether  price  fixed  by  the  Andhra  Pradesh  Electricity  Regulatory  Commission (APERC) vide its order dated 20.6.2013 has led several developers to close down their units due to becoming non-viable and facing problems making them unable to repay the loans to IREDA; and

- (b) if  so,  the  reasons  therefor  and  the  corrective  measures  being  taken  by  the  Central Government in making the developers run their units thereby ensuring development of the nonconventional energy in the State of Andhra Pradesh?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR POWER, COAL & NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a): No Madam. As informed by New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Ltd.,  there is no order of Hon'ble Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) dated: 20.06.2013, but the APERC vide their order dated 22.06.2013 has determined the tariffs for Biomass, Bagasse based Cogeneration and Mini Hydel Power projects which were existing as on 31.03.2004 and those commissioned between 01.04.2004 to 31.0.3.2009 except for the projects covered by Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). While determining the tariff,  the  Hon'ble Commission has taken the norms of Hon'ble Appellate Tribunal for electricity (APTEL) into consideration and finalized the tariff.
- (b): The Hon'ble Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) taken up the corrective measures and vide their order no. 02/2015,dated:02.04.2015 has determined the variable cost for the period from 01.04.2014 to 31.03.2019 in respect of the existing Biomass, Industrial waste and Bagasse based project which inter-alia helps developers to run their units. Due to revision of tariff announced by the APERC for 2014-15, biomass power projects which were  not  under  operation  because  of  low  tariff  have  now  started  operations.  Similarly, repayment position for Small Hydro projects has also improved with the revision of tariff in 2015-16.
Lok Sabha Question No. 818 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-03
Subject: FDI in NHS
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: SURESH KODIKUNNIL

## GOVERMNENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 818

ANSWERED ON 03 RD  DECEMBER, 2015

## FDI IN NHS

818. SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS be pleased to state:

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

- (a) whether Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is proposed to be introduced in the construction of National Highways in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  the  measures  being  taken  to  keep  the  interest  of  the  people  while  fixing  toll  on  highways constructed/to be constructed through FDI?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a) and (b) 100% Foreign Direct  Investment (FDI) is  already  permitted  in  Highway  Sector through automatic route. FDI proposals outside the automatic route require prior approval of the Government through the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB).
- (c) User Fee (Toll) is levied and collected as per applicable Fee Rules and provisions of the concession  agreements.  No  separate  user  fee  has  been  fixed  for  highways  constructed/to  be constructed through FDI.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 817 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-03
Subject: Online Voting Facility
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: PINAKI MISRA, R.K. BHARATHI MOHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 817

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THURSDAY, 03 rd  December, 2015

## ONLINE VOTING FACILITY

817. SHRI PINAKI MISRA: SHRI BHARATHI MOHAN R.K.:

Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  introduce  online  voting  facility  in various  elections  including  local  body  elections  in  the  country  particularly  in view  of  the  difficulties  faced  by  the  Armed  Forces  and  Para  Military  Force personnel in casting their votes;
- (b) if so, the details and the present status thereof; and
- (c)  if  not,  the  other  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to  resolve  the aforesaid problems?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE (SHRI D.V. SADANANDA GOWDA)

(a) to (b): No, Madam.

(c): In addition to normal modes of voting, a proposal is under consideration of the  Government  to  introduce  e-postal  ballot  system  for  Armed  Forces Personnel and overseas electors which envisagestransmission of blank postal ballot paper electronically and thereafterreturn of the same by the registered post.
Lok Sabha Question No. 813 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-03
Subject: Funds provided for Garment Production Training by ATIRA
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: PARESH RAWAL

## FUNDS PROVIDED FOR GARMENT PRODUCTION TRAINING BY ATIRA

## 813. SHRI PARESH RAVAL:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंरी be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  funds  are  provided  for  garment  production  training  by  Ahmedabad  Textile Industry's Research Association (ATIRA);
- (b) if so, the details thereof including the funds utilised during each of the last five years; and
- (c)  the  mechanism  adopted  to  ensure  that  the  funds  provided  are  utilised  and  are  not  left unspent?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज  ् य मंरी ( स्त्वतंर प्रभार ) ( श्री संतोष कु मार गंगवार )

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

- (a) & (b): Yes Madam. A total of Rs. 19.30 crore has been released to Ahmedabad Textile Industry's Research Association (ATIRA) under Integrated Skill Development Scheme. Out of total funds released, an amount of Rs. 8,65,12,300/- has been utilised for Garment Production Training.  Balance fund has been utilized in training in other sectors such as spinning, weaving etc.,

Year wise utilization of funds under Garment Production training is as follows:-

| Year    | Funds utilized (In Rs.)   |
|---------|---------------------------|
| 2012-13 | 1,26,80,100               |
| 2013-14 | 3,73,61,400               |
| 2014-15 | 3,64,70,800               |
| 2015-16 | 0                         |
| Total   | 8,65,12,300               |

- (c): The implementing agency has to submit Annual Business Plan (ABP)   listing their quarterly  physical  and  financial  targets.      Performance  of  the  agency  are  monitored  through web  enabled  MIS  and  also  by  random  physical  inspection  by  the  field  offices  of  Textile Commissioner.  Withdrawal of funds from the escrow account is   permitted only when agency has  achieved  their physical and financial milestones of the quarter.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 812 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-03
Subject: Crafts Villages
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL, GANESH SINGH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.812 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.12.2015

## CRAFTS VILLAGES

## 812.   SHRI KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL: SHRI GANESH SINGH:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंरी be pleased to state:

(a) whether  the  Union  Government  is  encouraging  the  concept  of  crafts villages to promote the handicraft sector in some States;

- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  funds  allocated  to  each  State  particularly  Maharashtra  and  Madhya Pradesh since the beginning of this concept for setting up of crafts villages and the amount spent, State-wise?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER वस्त्र राज  ् य मंरी ( स्त्वतंर प्रभार ) ( श्री संतोष कु मार गंगवार ) MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

- (a): Yes Madam.

(b): There is a component 'craft village' under Infrastructure and Technology Development  Scheme  in  12 th five  year  plan.    Craft  Village  is  a  modern  day concept  wherein  craft  promotion  and  tourism  are  being  taken  up  at  single location.  Artisans live and work at the same places and are also provided with the opportunity to sell their products thereby ensuring livelihood.  Crafts items are  exhibited  as  well  as  sold  here.    Under  the  scheme  there  is  a  provision  of providing financial assistance of Rs. 10.00 crores to state and central government organization/corporations/state  institutions/local  government  bodies,  Panchayati Raj institutions, urban local bodies.

(c): A sum of Rs. 10.00 crores has been sanctioned and a sum of Rs.3.00 crores released  in  the  state  of  Odisha  during  2014-2015.    No  funds  have  been sanctioned/released to Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh state so far.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 811 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-03
Subject: Use of Bio Fuels
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: AJAY NISHAD, NEELAM SONKER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 811

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.12.2015

## USE OF BIO FUELS

| +811.      | SHRI AJAY NISHAD: SHRIMATI NEELAM SONKER:                                                                                                      |
|------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| (a) power  | the present status of the usage of bio diesel and bio ethanol in the country in terms of generation;                                           |
| (b) phased | whether the Government has any scheme for introducing the usage of said fuels in a manner with a view to reducing the use of fossil fuels; and |
| (c)        | if so, the details thereof?                                                                                                                    |
| ANSWER     | ANSWER                                                                                                                                         |
| (a):       | Biodiesel and Bioethanol are not being used for production of power.                                                                           |
| (b):       | No , Madam.                                                                                                                                    |
| (c):       | Does not arise.                                                                                                                                |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 810 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-03
Subject: Modernisation of Textile Engineering Industry
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: R.K. BHARATHI MOHAN

## MODERNISATION OF TEXTILE ENGINEERING INDUSTRY

## 810. SHRI BHARATHI MOHAN R.K.:

## Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंरी

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Indian  Textile  Engineering  Industry  needs  to  be  modernised  to  meet competition in the export sector;
- (b)  if  so,  whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  to  launch  any  scheme  for  technology upgradation for the said purpose; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज  ् य मंरी ( स्त्वतंर प्रभार ) ( श्री संतोष कु मार गंगवार )

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

- (a): Yes, Madam.
- (b): Government of India has launched a scheme for 'Enhancement of competitiveness in the  Indian  Capital  Goods  Sector'  in  November,  2014.   The  Scheme  aims  to  increase technology depth in Indian Capital Goods Industry Textile Machinery Industry is a significant sub-sector of Capital Goods Industry. Apart from this, Ministry of Textiles has a Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS).
- (c): The Enhancement of competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector scheme has been  uploaded  in  the  Department  of  Heavy  Industry's  website  (dhi.nic.in)  under  the  head scheme Capital Goods Scheme.  The scheme inter alia, provides for setting up of Centre of Excellence(COE) for technology development and common engineering facility centre.  The scheme  also  has  a  financial  component  i.e.  Technology  Acquisition  Fund  Programme  for extending  grant-in-aid  up  to  25%  of  the  cost  of  acquisition/  transfer  of  technology.   Under COE component of the above scheme, a project for development of high tech shuttleless loom is currently underway in Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI), Bengaluru.   Another  proposal  for  setting  up  common  engineering  facility  centre  for  textile machinery  industry  at  Surat  has  also  been  mooted  by  the  Industry.  Under  TUFS,  interest reimbursement  and  capital  subsidy  is  provided  for  various  segments  for  modernization  of textile industry

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Lok Sabha Question No. 809 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-03
Subject: Runway Length at Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: P. KARUNAKARAN, RAMACHANDRAN MULLAPPALLY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 809

(To be answered on the 3 rd  December 2015)

## RUNWAY LENGTH AT AIRPORTS

809. SHRI P. KARUNAKARAN SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the standard runway length needed for an international airport;
- (b) the present status of the construction works of Kannur Airport project in Kerala; and
- (c) the expected time of completion of works at the said airport and the time by which it is likely to be made functional?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Dr Mahesh Sharma)

- (a) The standard runway length shall be as per the type of aircraft intended to operate at the airport as per International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
- (b): The construction work of Kannur Airport Project has been started. At present, 65% of air side works and 55% of city side works including Passenger terminal Building has been completed.
- (c):  The timeline for construction of airport projects depends upon various factors such as land acquisition, availability of mandatory clearances, financial closure, etc. by the individual operator. The airport is scheduled for completion by September, 2016.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 806 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-03
Subject: Road Accidents
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE, VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT, BHAVANA GAWALI (PATIL)

be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the measures being taken to ensure plying on roads are safe;

(b) whether crash tests of the vehicles are being done by the Government agencies before rolling out the new vehicles on the road;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the steps being taken to ensure that vehicles particularly carrying school children are completely checked prior to permitting for plying on roads?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a) Central Government vide S.O. 1365(E) dated 13.12.2004 specified the safety standards to be  used  by  every  manufacturer  in  the  manufacture  of  a  motor  vehicles  including  construction equipment vehicles in relation to their parts, components and assemblies for conforming safety of vehicles.  The  Ministry  of  Road  Transport  and  Highways  has  finalised  an  Automotive  Industry Standard AIS-063:2005 regarding requirement for construction of school buses. Besides this, the Government  has  approved  a  National  Road  Safety  policy.  This  Policy  outlines  various  policy measures such as promoting awareness, establishing road safety information data base, encouraging safer road infrastructure including application of intelligent transport, enforcement of safety laws etc.

(b)&(c)  Central  Government  has  mandated  crash  test  for  vehicles  as  safety  standards  vide notification S.O. 1139(E) dated 28.04.2015.

- (d) Hon'ble Supreme Court had laid down certain guidelines to be followed by the enforcement and educational authorities with regard to safety of the school buses carrying children. The same was  circulated  by  this  Ministry  vide  letter  No.RT-11036/18/2011-MVL  dated  03.06.2011for  the notice of State Governments and their implementation.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 806

ANSWERED ON 3 RD  DECEMBER, 2015

## ROAD ACCIDENTS

## 806. DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE: SHRI VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT: SHRIMATI BHAVANA PUNDALIKRAO GAWALI PATIL:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

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Lok Sabha Question No. 805 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-03
Subject: Freight handling Transport Activities
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: VASANTHI M.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.805 TO BE ANSWERED ON 3 RD  DECEMBER, 2015

## FREIGHT HANDLING TRANSPORT ACTIVITIES

805. SHRIMATI VASANTHI M.:

Will the Minister of SHIPPING be pleased to state:

## पोतप�रवहनमंत्

- (a) whether the  Government is not being able to  meet  out  the  global  requirements  in terms of freight handling transport activity in major ports in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to improve the situation?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a)&(b):No, Madam. Major Ports are able to meet the global requirement in so far as freight handling transport activity is concerned. As against capacity of  871.52 Million Tonnes as on 31.03.2015,  Major Ports handled a total traffic of 581.34 Million Tonnes during 2014-15. The available capacity is adequate to handle the existing traffic.

- (c) The  Government  has  taken  several  measures  like  construction  of new  berths, upgradation of existing berths, mechanization of berths, installation of state of art equipments& mechanization of cargo handling systems, dredging of navigation channel and berths to accommodate large vessels to increase the capacity of Major Ports as also to bring them at par with international standards.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 804 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-03
Subject: Ash Content in Coal
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: VISHNU DAYAL RAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.804 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.12.2015

'Ash Content in Coal'

## 804. SHRI VISHNU DAYAL RAM:

Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that certain coal companies are supplying coal with ash content of more than 40% to thermal power stations;
- (b) if so, the criteria laid down in this regard;
- (c) whether the thermal power stations have not cleared the dues for supply of coal of high ash content; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (I/C) IN THE MINISTRY OF COAL, POWER AND NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY

## (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL )

(a)to(d): Coal  India  Limited  (CIL)  has  intimated  that  Coal  Subsidiaries  of  CIL    are supplying  requisite  quality  and  quantity  of  coal  to  all  Power  Stations  under  Fuel Supply  Agreement  (FSA).    In  terms  of  FSA,  joint  sampling/3 rd party  sampling  and analysis facilities at loading end are provided to the Power Utilities for assessment of quality of coal jointly by the buyer and the seller. Payment is made by the buyers as per the jointly assessed quality of coal.  Thus supply of proper quality coal to power plants is ensured. For other FSA holders having annual contractual quantity of 4 lakh tonnes  and  above  per  annum,  same  facility  of  joint  sampling/3 rd party  sampling  at loading end is provided.

Thermal  Power  Stations  mainly  receive  non-coking  coal  from  coal  companies, quality whereof is assessed on GCV  (Gross Calorific Value) basis. Under internationally  accepted  mechanism  of  GCV,  Gross  heat  of  coal  rather  than  ash percentage is the determining factor.  Payment of coal bills are made as per GCV of coal  assessed  jointly  by  buyer  and  the  seller.  In  case  of  any  disputes  regarding assessed grade, FSA provision regarding analysis of referee samples is enabled.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 801 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-03
Subject: Re-opening of Rupsi Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: MAULANA BADRUDDIN AJMAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 801 (To be answered on the 3 rd  December 2015)

## RE-OPENING OF RUPSI AIRPORT

## 801. SHRI BADRUDDIN AJMAL

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the re-opening of the Rupsi Airport in Dhubri, Assam for civil and airforce operation is delayed for want of clearance from the Ministry of Environment and Forests;
- (b) if so, whether the Ministry has taken up/Proposes to take up the issue with the Ministry of Enviornment and Forests for early an solution;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the time by which the said airport is likely to be operational?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Dr Mahesh Sharma)

(a) to (d): The State Government of Assam had carried out joint survey of Rupsi Airport land with Indian Air Force and Airports Authority of India officials and demarcated the boundary of the airport land. After scrutiny of records, it was found that 517.27 acres of the airport land was notified as forest land. The DFO, Prabatijhora Forest Division has taken up the issue with the office of Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force, Assam for de-notification of the land. No concrete time frame for operationalisation of the airport can be given at this stage.

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