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Lok Sabha Question No. 4462 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-19
Subject: Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to Promote MSMEs
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Dr. Ganapathy Rajkumar P

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4462 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 19.03.2026

## ATMANIRBHAR BHARAT ABHIYAN TO PROMOTE MSMEs

## 4462. DR. GANAPATHY RAJKUMAR P :

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  implementing  Atmanirbhar  Bharat  Abhiyan  (ABA)  scheme  to promote Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether ABA scheme is being implemented in Tamil Nadu and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the total amount spent under the scheme to promote MSMEs in Tamil Nadu during the last five years?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c): Government  has,  inter-alia,  taken  the  following  initiatives  to  implement  the  Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (ABA) scheme to promote Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country, including in Tamil Nadu::
- (i) The  Emergency Credit  Line  Guarantee  Scheme (ECLGS) was launched in May,  2020 as part of Aatmanirbhar Bharat Package to support eligible MSMEs and business enterprises in meeting their operational liabilities due to disruption caused by COVID-19 pandemic. The scheme was operational till 31.03.2023. As on 31.03.2023, a total of 8.75 lakh guarantees amounting to Rs. 27,141.48 crore were issued to MSMEs in Tamil Nadu.
- (ii) Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund has been set up to infuse Rs. 50,000 crore as equity funding in MSMEs with a provision of Rs. 10,000 crore from the Government of India and Rs. 40,000 crore through Private Equity/Venture Capital Funds. Top up of Self-Reliant India Fund with ₹2,000  crore  to  continue  support  to  micro  enterprises  and  maintain  their  access  to  risk capital. Since its inception in October 2021 till 28.02.2026, 28 MSMEs have been assisted by way of total investment of Rs. 730.6 crore in Tamil Nadu.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4461 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-19
Subject: Occupation of GGL Corporate Office in Lucknow
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Shri Jai Prakash

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4461 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19 th  March, 2026

## OCCUPATION OF GGL CORPORATE OFFICE IN LUCKNOW

4461. SHRI JAI PRAKASH:

## पेᮝोिलयम और ᮧाकृ ितक गैस मंᮢी

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

(a) whether it is a fact that the Green Gas Limited (GGL) has illegally and forcibly occupied its newly constructed  Corporate  Office  located  at  Lucknow  without  issuing  formal  takeover  certificate  to  the contractor and if so, the details thereof; and

(b)  the  details  of  remedial  actions  being  taken  by  the  said  company  to  avoid  any  legal  disputein  the future?

## ANSWER

पेट Ō ोिलयम और Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũालय मŐ राǛमंũी ( ŵी सुरे श गोपी )

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

(a)  and  (b)  Green  Gas  Limited  (GGL)  is  a  Joint  Venture  of  GAIL  (India)  Ltd.  and  Indian  Oil Corporation Ltd. incorporated on 7th October 2005 as a limited company under the companies Act, 1956. As per the information provided by GAIL (India) Ltd., Green Gas Limited (GGL) occupied the building(GGL  Bhawan)  in  December,  2024  to  February,  2025,  in  accordance  with  the  contractual provisions  after  obtaining  the  requisite  statutory  permissions,  and  the  premises  was  registered  on 04.12.2024 under the Uttar Pradesh Shops & Commercial Establishment Act, 1962.

GAIL has further informed that the matter is being dealt with in accordance with the provisions of the contract  and  applicable  procedures  of  the  company,  and  any  issues  arising  out  of  the  contract  are subject to the dispute resolution mechanism provided therein.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4459 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-19
Subject: Development of Airport at Sasaram
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Manoj Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 4459

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  19th March 2026 )

## DEVELOPMENT OF AIRPORT AT SASARAM

4459.    SHRI MANOJ KUMAR Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

(a) whether it is a fact that local residents and tourists visiting Sasaram and the surrounding  region  are  entirely  dependent  on  the  airports  at  Patna,  Gaya  and Varanasi which are located at a distance of 150-200 kms and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Union Government has sought/received any proposal along with land  approval  from  the  State  Government  of  Bihar  for  the  construction  of  an airport at Sasaram; and

(c) if so, the details thereof along with the timeline fixed for such approval and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (c):  As  per  the  Greenfield  Airports  (GFA)  Policy,  2008,  if  any  airport developer  including  State  Government  desires  to  develop  an  airport,  they  are required to identify a suitable site and get the Pre-feasibility Study conducted and  submit  a  proposal  to  the  Ministry  of  Civil  Aviation  (MoCA)  for  'Site Clearance' followed by 'In-Principle' approval.

No proposal seeking 'Site Clearance' under the GFA Policy for development of a Greenfield Airport at Sasaram has been received.

MoCA has also launched Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) - UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) to enhance regional air connectivity from unserved and underserved  airports  in  the  country.  Dehri  on  Sone  (Suara)  airstrip/airport  in Rohtas  district  near  Sasaram  is  listed  as  an  unserved  airport  in  the  UDAN document. If any airline applies for routes connecting Dehri on Sone in future bidding rounds, the same may be considered as per UDAN scheme provisions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4453 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-19
Subject: Implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Smt. Mala Roy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4453

ANSWERED ON 19.03.2026

## IMPLEMENTATION OF JAL JEEVAN MISSION

4453. SMT. MALA ROY:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a) the present status of Jal Jeevan Mission; and
- (b) the total funds sanctioned and released by the Government under the said mission during the last three years, year and State-wise?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b) 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.

Year-wise and State/ UT-wise details of financial progress under the Mission since 2019 is in public domain and is accessible at:

https://ejalshakti.gov.in/JJM/JJMReports/Financial/JJMRep\_StatewiseAllocationReleaseExpenditure.aspx

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4447 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-19
Subject: Anantapur–Ramayapatnam Green Energy Corridor
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Shri G Lakshminarayana

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4447

## ANSWERED ON 19.03.2026

## ANANTAPUR-RAMAYAPATNAM GREEN ENERGY CORRIDOR

4447. SHRI G LAKSHMINARAYANA:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

(a) whether  the  Anantapur-Ramayapatnam  Green  Energy  Corridor  has  received clearance from Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) for evacuation of renewable power to the State grid, if so, the details thereof;

(b) the total sanctioned transmission capacity in MW, route length (in km) and the number of substations planned under the said corridor;

(c) whether execution of the said corridor including land acquisition, construction of transmission lines and substations and commissioning has commenced, if so, the details thereof;

(d) if  not,  the reasons for delay and the steps being taken by the Government to initiate construction;

(e) the details of funds sanctioned, released and utilised so far for the said corridor; and

(f) the expected timeline for completion and integration of the said corridor into the State grid?

## A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

(a) to (f) : No, there is no project from Anantapur - Ramayapatnam approved under Green  Energy  Corridor  scheme  of  Ministry  of  New  &  Renewable  Energy  in  Andhra Pradesh. Further, any Scheme for expansion / strengthening of Intra-State Transmission System does not require any approval of Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC) is the appropriate authority at State level.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4446 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-19
Subject: Passengers in No-Fly List for Unruly Behaviour
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Matheswaran V S

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 4446

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  19th March 2026 )

## PASSENGERS IN NO-FLY LIST FOR UNRULY BEHAVIOUR

4446.    SHRI MATHESWARAN V S Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the details of the passengers placed in no-fly list for unruly behaviour by the Airline Operators in the country since 2014 to till date;
- (b)  the  mechanisms  available  for  the  passengers  to  complain  about  unruly behaviour in the flights; and
- (c) the total number of safety violations detected by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) since 2021 to till date, airline operator-wise?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): As on date, a total of 424 passengers have been included in the 'No Fly List' since the issuance of the regulation on handling of unruly passengers in 2017.
- (b):  Any  passenger,  if  wishes  to  complain  about  any  unruly  behavior  of passenger in the flight, he/she can report to cabin crew. The cabin crew along with pilot-in-command are to follow the provisions of Civil Aviation Requirements (CARs) on handling of unruly/disruptive passengers.
- (c): No safety violation in respect of unruly passengers, is detected by DGCA.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4444 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-19
Subject: Underutilised Airports in Maharashtra
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Dr. Bachhav Shobha Dinesh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 4444

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  19th March 2026 )

## UNDERUTILISED AIRPORTS IN MAHARASHTRA

4444.    DR. BACHHAV SHOBHA DINESH Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  fact  that  several  airports  in Maharashtra  have  remained  under  limited  use  for  years  without  regular  civil flight  operations  and  if  so,  the  details  and  present  operational  status  thereof along with the reasons therefor;

(b)  the  number  of  these  airports  leased  out,  the  duration  of  such  leases  along with the terms and conditions thereof;

(c)  whether  the  Government  is  also  aware  that  no  regular  civil  services  have commenced from certain leased airports and if so, the reasons therefor; and

(d)  whether  any  steps  are  being  taken  to  bring  such  airports  back  under Maharashtra  Industrial  Development  Corporation  (MIDC)  or  Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) for full operationalisation and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a):  Currently,  there  are  16  operational  airports  in  the  State  of  Maharashtra. Limited or temporary suspension of operations at certain airports may arise due to  factors  such  as  daytime  runway  restrictions  at  airports  restricted  to  Visual Flight  Rules  (VFR),  poor  visibility  conditions,  aircraft  availability,  leasing arrangements,  temporary  withdrawal  by  airlines,  route  rationalisation,  or  low passenger load factors.

Further, following the repeal of the Air Corporations Act in March 1994, the domestic  aviation  sector  was  deregulated,  enabling  airlines  to  independently plan,  operate,  and  select  the  networks  they  wish  to  serve.  Consequently,  the commencement, continuation, or suspension of air services at any airport is at the discretion of the airlines.

(b) & (c): Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Mumbai, Maharashtra,  belonging  to  the  Airports  Authority  of  India  (AAI),  has  been leased  to  a  private  entity,  namely  Mumbai  International  Airport  Limited (MIAL), and is a fully operational airport with regular civil flight operations.

(d): Shri Guru  Gobind  Singh  Ji Airport, Nanded,  was  handed  over  to Maharashtra  Airport  Development  Company  Limited  (MADC)  on  23rd  June 2025 and is currently being operated by MADC Ltd. However, at present, there is no proposal under consideration to bring any airport in Maharashtra under the aegis  of  the  Maharashtra  Industrial  Development  Corporation  (MIDC)  or Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) for operationalization.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4440 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-19
Subject: Green Belt Compliance by Petroleum Refineries
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Shri Chandan Chauhan

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4440 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19 th  MARCH 2026

## GREEN BELT COMPLIANCE BY PETROLEUM REFINERIES

†4440. SHRI CHANDAN CHAUHAN:

## पेट Ō ोिलयम और Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũी

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

- (a)  the  number  of  petroleum  refineries  currently  operational  in  the  country  and  the  number  of refineries  out  of  these  which  meet  the  prescribed  standard  of  developing  a  green  belt  on  a minimum of thirty three per cent of the total area as per environmental norms;
- (b)  the  details  of  refineries  not  meeting  the  said  standard  along  with  the  action  taken  against them during the last five years, State/UT-wise and location-wise;
- (c)  whether the Government is aware that non-compliance with the thirty three per cent green belt standard adversely affects the environment; and
- (d)  if  so,  the  details  of  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  so far  and  proposed  to  be  taken  in future to ensure compliance with the said norms by the concerned refineries?

## ANSWER

## पेट Ō ोिलयम और Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũालय मŐ राǛमंũी ( ŵी सुरे श गोपी )

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

(a) to (d) There are 22 refineries in India, out of which 19 refineries comply with the green belt standards.  Gujarat  Refinery  of  Indian  Oil  Corporation  Limited  (26%  green  belt),  Mumbai Refinery of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (20% green belt) and Chennai Petroleum Corporation  Limited  (24%  green  belt)  are  presently  not  meeting  the  standard  of  having  33% green belt area.

IOCL Gujarat Refinery has taken up the matter for land allotment with State Government of Gujarat, for development of green belt. HPCL Mumbai Refinery and CPCL have taken action to develop allotted land to meet the green belt requirement.

The 33% green belt requirement is envisaged as an environmental safeguard, inter-alia , for CO2 sequestration and mitigation of emission. Refineries have implemented measures to bring down the CO2 footprint for environmental  protection. Environmental  non-compliances are  dealt with under Sections 5, 15 and 19 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 read with Rule 5 of the Environment  (Protection)  Rules,  1986.  Further,  Ministry  of  Environment,  Forest  &  Climate Change undertakes post-clearance monitoring of projects which have been granted Environmental Clearance (EC) to ensure compliance with the stipulated conditions in the granted EC. Also, State Pollution Control Boards/ Pollution Control Committees are empowered to take remedial and penal action in cases of violation of Consent  to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO) conditions in accordance with the provisions of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4436 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-19
Subject: Status of Implementation of UCF
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Maddila Gurumoorthy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4436 TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 19, 2026

## STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF UCF

NO. 4436. SHRI MADDILA GURUMOORTHY:

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

- (a) the current status of implementation of the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) announced in the Union Budget 2025-26 along with an outlay of Rupees One  lakh  crore  to  support  initiatives  such  as  'Cities  as  Growth  Hubs', 'Creative Redevelopment of Cities' and 'Water and Sanitation';
- (b) the  details  and  number  of  the  projects  that  have  been  approved  or  are under consideration for funding under UCF for Andhra Pradesh;
- (c) whether any proposals for Tirupati district, a major pilgrimage and urban growth centre, have been submitted or approved under this initiative and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) if not, the reasons for non-inclusion despite Tirupati's urban infrastructure needs; and
- (e) the mechanisms in place to ensure fair evaluation, timely approvals and equitable  disbursal  of  funds  to  underserved  urban  areas  in  Andhra Pradesh?

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

(a) to (e): Government, in the Budget 2025-26, has announced setting up of an  Urban  Challenge  Fund  (UCF)  of  ₹1  lakh  crore.  UCF  supports  the strengthening of urban infrastructure through implementation of projects under three verticals namely 'Cities as Growth Hubs', 'Creative Redevelopment of Cities' and, 'Water and Sanitation'. Cabinet has granted approval  for  UCF  on  13  February,  2026.  Till  date,  no  project  has  been approved under UCF. Guidelines for UCF are under preparation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4434 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-19
Subject: Operationalisation of UDAN 6.0
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Sasikanth Senthil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 4434

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  19th March 2026 )

## OPERATIONALISATION OF UDAN 6.0

4434.    SHRI SASIKANTH SENTHIL Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has launched 'UDAN 6.0' specifically focusing on last-mile connectivity for hilly and remote terrains as of early 2026 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the number of unserved airports that have become commercially operational during the current financial year;
- (c) whether the Government has notified the final guidelines for 'Vertiports' to facilitate Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft in metropolitan cities and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  the  details  of  the  updates  on  'Drone  Airspace  Map'  to  allow  middle-mile delivery for medical supplies in rural areas?

## ANSWER

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

(a) and (b): The Government has announced the launch of the modified UDAN Scheme  to  increase  regional  connectivity  to  120  new  destinations  across  the country, to cater to 4 crore passengers over the next 10 years. The scheme will also support helipads and smaller airports in hilly, aspirational, and North East region districts. The scheme is presently at the approval stage.

During FY  2025-26, five aerodromes (including two heliports) namely Amravati, Datia, Purnea, Reckong  Peo  (H)  and  Sanjoli (H) have  been operationalized  under  the  Regional  Connectivity  Scheme-Ude  Desh  Ka  Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN) Scheme.

(c): The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has published Guidance material  for  design,  Operation  and  Authorization  of  Vertiports  to  facilitate Electrical Vertical Take-off Landing (eVTOL)  on 5th September 2024 (available on DGCA website at www.dgca.gov.in under :Drone & AAM" tab in the homepage). The document provides comprehensive design and operational guidance for Vertiports, ensuring safe and efficient integration of unconventional VTOL/STOL aircraft into urban and rural environments.

(d): At present, no such specific provision of technology relating to middle-mile delivery of medical supplies in rural areas is available on the 'Drone Airspace Map'."

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4433 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-19
Subject: Bhakra Beas Management Board Rules,1974
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Shri Kuldeep Indora

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4433 ANSWERED ON 19.03.2026

## BHAKRA BEAS MANAGEMENT BOARD RULES, 1974

†4433.  SHRI KULDEEP INDORA:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that despite Rajasthan having over 52 percent share in the surplus water of Ravi-beas, no Rajasthan cadre officer has been appointed to the post of Member Irrigation or Secretary in the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) so far, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the current status of the amendments to the Bhakra Beas Management Board Rules, 1974 notified on 23 February 2022 and the provisions made therein to ensure appointment of Rajasthan cadre officers as Member or Secretary;
- (c) whether any Rajasthan State cadre officer has been considered or appointed to any important post in BBMB after the amendments in the rules in 2022, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor and the steps being taken by the Ministry to ensure adequate representation of Rajasthan?

## A N S W E R

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

(a), (c) & (d): As per section 79(2) of the Punjab Reorganisation Act 1966, Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) consists of a whole-time Chairman and two whole-time members to be appointed by the Central Government, a representative each of the Governments of the States of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh, to be nominated  by  the  respective  Government,  and  two  representatives  of  the  Central Government to be nominated by that Government. Hence, all states including the state of Rajasthan have representation in the Board.

The officers from the State of Rajasthan serving in BBMB have held the post of Secretary in  BBMB from time to time. At present,  an  officer  from  Water  Resources Department, Government of Rajasthan, working in BBMB as Chief Engineer has been holding the additional charge of Secretary, BBMB since 01 May, 2025.

(b) :    The Bhakra Beas Management Board (Amendment) Rules, 2022, notified on 23rd February, 2022, were amended incorporating selection criteria for the appointment of Chairman, BBMB and notified on 13th February, 2023.  Further, the revised method of recruitment for whole time members is currently under process in the Ministry post consultations with BBMB and its partner States.

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