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Lok Sabha Question No. 6306 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: Status of National Highway Projects in Daman
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Patel Umeshbhai Babubhai

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA 6306

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. ANSWERED ON 02 nd  APRIL, 2026

## STATUS OF NATIONAL HIGHWAY PROJECTS IN DAMAN

†6306.   SHRI PATEL UMESHBHAI BABUBHAI:

Will the MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)  the current status of the National Highway in Daman intended to connect Vadchowki in Nani Daman to Ambawadi in Moti Daman;
- (b) whether this section remains incomplete due to the absence of a bridge over the Daman Ganga river to link Nani Daman with Moti Daman and if so, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether any study or report is available with the Government regarding traffic  congestion,  pollution  and  delays  in  emergency  services  caused  by heavy  vehicles  passing  through  the  city  area  in  the  absence  of  the  said bridge and if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  whether  a  Detailed  Project  Report  (DPR)  has  been  prepared  for  the construction of the said bridge and if so, the details of its current status; and
- (e)  the  estimated  timeframe  for  the  Government  to  grant  approval  to  this project and the details of the funds proposed/allocated for the same?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (e) Based on the present traffic requirements, upgradation of National Highway (NH) - 848B in the Union Territory (UT) of Daman to four-lanes with

paved shoulders is substantially complete with targeted date for completion in  June,  2026.  At  present,  no  proposal  for  construction  of  bridge  from Vadchowki in Nani Daman to Ambavadi in Moti Daman is under consideration. However, as a long-term solution to present traffic requirements, the UT Administration has awarded the project for constructing  an  iconic  sea  link  bridge  connecting  Ramsetu  Path  (Moti Daman) to Namo Path (Nani Daman) through its own resources.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6304 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: Development of Airport Infrastructure in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Dr. M K Vishnu Prasad

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 6304

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  2nd April 2026 )

## DEVELOPMENT OF AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURE IN TAMIL NADU

6304.    DR. M K VISHNU PRASAD Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the number of airports developed or upgraded under the UDAN Scheme since its launch in Tamil Nadu and other southern States;
- (b)  whether  any  regional  routes  have  been  discontinued  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof alongwith the reasons therefor;
- (c) the criteria used for selection of routes and operators under the UDAN Scheme; and
- (d)  the  status  of  commencement  of  commercial  operations  at  Neyveli  Airport,  Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu?

## ANSWER

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

(a):  Under  the  Regional  Connectivity  Scheme  -  Ude  Desh  ka  Aam  Nagrik  (RCS-UDAN), four  airports  namely  Salem,  Vellore,  Neyveli  and  Tanjore,  have  been  identified  for  the development and operation of RCS flights in the State of Tamil Nadu.

- (b):  In  the  state  of  Tamil  Nadu, a total of 26 routes have been operationalised under RCSUDAN, out of which 20 routes are currently operational in the state of Tamilnadu.

Discontinuation  of  operation  of  any  flight  between  cities  in  the  country  is  primarily  a commercial decision of the airlines, based on the economic and operational viability of the route and other associated factors. In addition, factors such as completion of the three-year Viability Gap Funding (VGF) period, poor visibility conditions, daytime runway restrictions at  Visual  Flight  Rules  (VFR)-only  airports,  shortage  of  aircraft,  leasing-related  issues, novation of routes and low passenger load factors have also contributed to discontinuation of certain routes.

(c):  Under  the  UDAN  scheme,  selection  of  airline  operators  is  undertaken  through  a transparent  bidding  process,  wherein  routes  are  awarded  to  the  eligible  bidder  quoting  the lowest  Viability  Gap  Funding  (VGF)  per  seat,  in  compliance  with  the  provisions  of  the scheme. Post-bid, the Implementing Agency issues a Letter of Intent (LoI), which requires submission of a detailed operationalisation plan, including availability of aircraft and crew, proposed schedule, and coordination with relevant authorities. The routes are awarded based on satisfactory fulfilment of these requirements.

(d): The physical development works at Neyveli Airport have been completed. Presently, the processes related to licensing and overall operational readiness are underway. Operationalisation of RCS routes from Neyveli Airport is subject to readiness of the airport.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6298 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: Need Based Changes in Chandigarh Housing Board
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Manish Tewari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION 6298 TO BE ANSWERED ON APRIL 02, 2026

NEED BASED CHANGES IN CHANDIGARH HOUSING BOARD NO.  6298.     SHRI MANISH TEWARI:

Will  the  Minister  of  HOUSING  AND  URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether any  impact assessment of the  Order on the Need Based Changes in Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) Dwelling Units by CHB Chairman vide No. PA/CEO/EA1/2023/02 dated 03.01.2023 has been undertaken and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether any stakeholder consultations have been conducted/proposed  to  be  conducted  after  the  date  of  the  said Order, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) the  number  and  nature  of  grievances  received  from  residents, RWAs  and  allottees  regarding  the  said  Order  and  Chandigarh Building  Bye-laws,  eligibility,  penalties  and  procedural  rigidities from 2023 to 2025, year-wise; and
- (d) whether the Government/UT Administration is considering to amend, relax or rationalise the Chandigarh Building Rules (Urban), 2017, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (d): As  per  Entry  18  of  List-II  (State  List)  of  the  seventh schedule of the Constitution of India, 'Land' and 'Colonization' are State subjects. Therefore, the matters relating to building regulations, housing schemes and policy decisions of the Chandigarh  Housing  Board  (CHB),  fall  within  the  administrative domain of the Union Territory of Chandigarh Administration.

As  per  the  information  provided  by  Union  Territory  of  Chandigarh Administration, no impact assessment of the Order on Need Based Changes in Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) Dwelling Units issued vide No. PA/CEO/EA1/2023/02 dated 03.01.2023 has been undertaken. However, stakeholder consultations have been held in respect of the implementation of Clause 20 of the said Need Based Changes (NBC) Order.

The number of grievances received during the years 2023, 2024, and 2025  is  03,  03  and  02,  respectively.  The  nature  of  grievances received  includes  inclusion  of  old  concessions  in  the  new  NBC order,  one-time  settlement  based  on  the  Delhi  module,  one-time payment/  settlement/  regularization  for  illegal  encroachment  on Government  land,  issues  regarding  one-time  usage  charges  for regularization  of  additional  construction  within  the  allotted  plot area and additional demands not covered under the NBC order.

At present, no proposal to amend, relax or rationalise the Chandigarh Building Rules (Urban), 2017 is under consideration with Chandigarh Administration. The Chandigarh building rules-2017 have been notified after holistic analysis of existing byelaws of neighbouring states and  provides parameters  for all kinds of buildings.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6296 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: Procedure for Flight Clearances
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri K E Prakash

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 6296

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  2nd April 2026 )

## PROCEDURE FOR FLIGHT CLEARANCES

6296.    SHRI K E PRAKASH Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has taken note of reports regarding alleged bribery in the process of  obtaining  flight  clearances  for  aircraft  involved  in  defence  exports  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (b) whether the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has informed the Government of any irregularities or misuse of procedures relating to flight permissions issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has reviewed the existing framework governing clearances for such flights and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the steps taken/proposed to be taken to strengthen transparency, oversight and safeguards in  the  granting  of  flight  permissions  to  prevent  corruption  or  misuse  of  the  civil  aviation regulatory process?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  &  (b):  The  alleged  bribery  case  pertains  to  Ministry  of  Defence  (MoD).  As  per communication  received  from  Central  Bureau  of  Investigation  (CBI),  a  case  has  been registered  in  CBI  against  an  officer  of  the  Ministry  of  Defence  under  Bharatiya  Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended in 2018).;

;

- (c)  &  (d):  DGCA  has  the  required  regulatory  framework  as  contained  in  Civil  Aviation Requirements  Section  3  Series  F  Part  I  for  issuance  of  flight  clearance  for  such  flights. DGCA also has a process in place for review of Civil Aviation Requirements and procedures based on any feedback from the stakeholders.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6295 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: Construction of Embankments on Kosi River
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Ajay Kumar Mandal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6295

ANSWERED ON 02.04.2026

## CONSTRUCTION OF EMBANKMENTS ON KOSI RIVER

†6295. SHRI AJAY KUMAR MANDAL: Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the natural flow and carrying capacity of the Kosi River in Bihar have been affected  due  to  the  embankments  constructed  and  strengthened  in  recent  years  which  has  an  adverse impact on the downstream areas including Bhagalpur Lok Sabha Constituency; (b) if so, the details of the technical evaluation made thereof; (c)  whether  a  severe  flood  situation  arises  in  the  riverine  areas  of  Kosi  as  well  as  in  Bhagalpur  Lok Sabha Constituency in the event of excessive release of water from barrages/reservoirs located in Nepal; and (d) if so, the details of floods and the damage caused thereby in Bhagalpur region during the last five years, year-wise?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

(SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY)

(a) to (d) Flood management and anti-erosion schemes are formulated and implemented by concerned State Governments as per their priority. The Union Government supplements the efforts of the States by providing  technical  guidance  and  also  promotional  financial  assistance  for  management  of  floods  in critical areas.

Government of Bihar has informed that Kosi barrage and its embankments on both sides of the river were constructed to arrest the shifting/meandering nature of Kosi river.

Government  of  Bihar  has  also  informed  that  after  construction  of  Kosi  barrage,  the  discharge flowing through river is regulated. The barrage is a diversion structure and excessive discharge passes downstream of the barrage. Government of Bihar has informed that it has not resulted in any severe flood situation in in the riverine areas of Kosi including Bhagalpur region during the last five years.

Data on the damage caused by floods to crops, area of land and life loss due to river in the country is not maintained centrally.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6289 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: Restructuring of Jal Jeevan Mission
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri  Selvaganapathi T.M.

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6289

ANSWERED ON 02.04.2026

## RESTRUCTURING OF JAL JEEVAN MISSION

## 6289.  SHRI SELVAGANAPATHI T.M.:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that the Government has approved restructuring and reorienting the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) from infrastructure creation to service delivery, supported by a drinking water governance and institutional ecosystem for sustainable rural piped potable water supply and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether it is also true that the Government has approved extension of JJM 2.0 up to December, 2028 and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  whether it is  also  a  fact  that  out  of  19.36  crore  rural  households  identified  in  the  States  and  Union Territories, around 15.80 crore households have been provided with tap water connections as on date and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (c)  To  enable  every  rural  household  in  the  country  to  have  assured  potable  water,  in  adequate quantity of prescribed quality on regular and long-term basis, through tap water connection, since August 2019, Government of India in partnership with states, is implementing Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)  - Har Ghar Jal.

At  the  start  the  Mission,  only  3.23  Crore  (16.7%)  rural  households  were  reported  to  have  tap  water connections. So far, as reported by States/ UTs as on 03.03.2026, under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) - Har Ghar  Jal  more  than  12.58  Crore  additional  rural  households  have  been  provided  with  tap  water connections. Thus, as on 03.03.2026, out of around 19.36 Crore rural households in the country, around 15.82 Crore (81.71%) households are reported to have tap water supply in their homes. The Year-wise, State/ UT-wise, District-wise and Village-wise status of tap water connection provided under the Mission in rural areas is in public domain and available on JJM dashboard at:

## https://ejalshakti.gov.in/jjmreport/JJMIndia.aspx

With aim to complete the ongoing works and facilitate the certification of all Gram Panchayats as 'Har Ghar Jal', the mission has been extended up to December 2028 with enhanced outlay and restructured implementation focusing on structural reforms in rural drinking water supply sector under JJM 2.0.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6288 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: Nira Deoghar Irrigation Project
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Mohite Patil Dhairyasheel Rajsinh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6288

ANSWERED ON 02.04.2026

## NIRA DEOGHAR IRRIGATION PROJECT

6288. SHRI MOHITE PATIL DHAIRYASHEEL RAJSINH:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) whether a proposal for financial approval of the Nira Deoghar Irrigation Project in Maharashtra was submitted to the Public Investment Board (PIB) and whether a PIB meeting was scheduled on June 7, 2024 for its evaluation;

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons for postponement of the said meeting at the request of the concerned Ministry/Department;

(c)  whether a  fresh date has been fixed for  rescheduling the PIB meeting and whether any follow-up proposal/request has been submitted to the PIB in this regard;

(d) if not, the reasons therefor; and

(e)  the  concrete  steps  being  taken  by  the  Ministry  to  expedite  approval  of  the  said  project  to  ensure timely irrigation facilities to drought-affected farmers, particularly in the Madha  Lok Sabha Constituency?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI (SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY)

(a) to (e) A memorandum for Public Investment Board (PIB) for inclusion of Nira Deoghar Irrigation Project of Maharashtra with estimated cost of ₹ 3,591.46 crore (June 2022 Price Level) under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojna-Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (PMKSY-AIBP)  was submitted  by  Department  of  Water  Resources,  River  Development  and  Ganga  Rejuvenation  to Department of Expenditure. The PIB meeting scheduled on 07 th June 2024 was postponed. Revised date for PIB meeting has not been fixed. Approval for inclusion of a project under PMKSY-AIBP is taken up after successful appraisal of the project by PIB and its recommendations for inclusion under the scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6275 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: Trees Transplanted under Central Vista Project
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Ms. Mahua Moitra

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6275

## TO BE ANSWERED ON APRIL 02, 2026

## TREES TRANSPLANTED UNDER CENTRAL VISTA PROJECT

## NO. 6275.     MS. MAHUA MOITRA:

Will the Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  and  the  total  number  of  trees  transplanted  for  the Central Vista project;
- (b)
- the current location of these transplanted trees, site-wise;
- (c) the number  of  transplanted trees that have  perished post transplantation;
- (d) whether any compensatory plantation have been undertaken, if so, the number and locations of such planted trees; and
- (e) the details of the amount (in Rupees) spent on such transplantation and compensatory plantation, since the commencement of the Central Vista Project, year-wise?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b):  Total  3609  trees  have  been  transplanted.  The  details  of the location of the transplanted trees are as follows-

| Source Location of Transplanted Trees   | Current Location                                   |   Nos. |
|-----------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|--------|
| Central Vista Avenue Kartavya Path      | NTPC ECO Park, Badarpur & CVA                      |     32 |
| New Parliament Building                 | NTPC ECO Park, Badarpur & Parliament House complex |    402 |
| GPOA 2                                  | Yamuna river bank                                  |     38 |
| CCS 1,2,3                               | NTPC ECO Park, Badarpur                            |   1734 |
| V.P. Enclave                            | NTPC ECO Park, Badarpur & V.P. Enclave             |    390 |
| Executive Enclave Plot A & B            | Ghitorni                                           |    143 |
| Executive Enclave Plot NO 36 & 38       | Ghata Masjid, Plot no 30-B Krishna Menon Marg      |    342 |
| CCS 13                                  | NTPC ECO Park, Badarpur                            |     70 |
| CCS 6 & 7                               | NTPC ECO Park, Badarpur                            |    458 |
| Total Nos.                              | Total Nos.                                         |   3609 |

- (c): The  number  of  transplanted trees that have  perished post transplantation- 1545

## (d): Compensatory Plantation-

24450 nos. of trees in NTPC ECO Park, Badarpur and 1730 nos. of trees in Ghitorni have been planted under compensatory plantation.

(e):  Details  of  the  amount  (in  Rupees)  spent  on  such  transplantation and compensatory plantation-

2023-24 - 35.86 lakhs

2024-25 - 122.92 lakhs

2025-26 - 370.30 lakhs

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6270 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: Safety and Structural Concerns in NH-66, Kerala
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Shafi Parambil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6270 ANSWERED ON 02 ND  APRIL, 2026

## SAFETY AND STRUCTURAL CONCERNS IN NH-66, KERALA

6270.  SHRI SHAFI PARAMBIL:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of reports alleging structural damage and safety concerns  in certain stretches of National  Highway  (NH)-66  from Kasaragod to Thiruvananthapuram;
- (b)  whether  the  National  Highways  Authority  of  India  (NHAI)  has  initiated  a safety audit of the entire stretch and the present status thereof;
- (c)  whether  soil  quality,  topography  and  high  rainfall  conditions  specific  to Kerala were adequately considered in the design and construction methodology adopted for NH-66;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  review  the  construction  model adopted, particularly the use of embankments in vulnerable areas; and
- (e) whether directions would be issued to adopt elevated highway structures in geotechnically sensitive and flood-prone stretches to ensure long-term stability and public safety, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (e)    In  Kerala,  instances  of  failures  during  construction  have  been reported  including  Retaining  Soil  (RS)  Wall  failure  at  Kooriyad  (19.05.2025), girder collapse at Aroor-Thuravoor  (13.11.2025),  and  RS  Wall failure at Mylakkadu (05.12.2025).

Expert  Committees comprising Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Central Road  Research  Institute  (CRRI),  Geological  Survey  of  India  (GSI)  and  IIT Palakkad examined vulnerable locations and submitted reports on the cause of accidents and remedial measures. Safety audits have also been carried out in various  select  stretches  of  NH-66.  The  observations,  inter  alia,  relate  to  soil conditions, bearing capacity, terrain characteristics and high rainfall conditions, as well as adequacy of ground non-improvement and fill material in embankment/RS wall locations. Geotechnical investigations have been carried out at RS wall locations; design aspects have been reviewed, including consideration of structural alternatives at select locations. Structural  options,  including  use  of  viaduct/elevated  structures  at  select locations, have been considered based on technical and site-specific factors.

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