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Lok Sabha Question No. 3389 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-12
Subject: Automated Vehicle Testing Stations
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Brijendra Singh Ola

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  a  decision  has  been  taken  to  set  up  Automated  Vehicle Testing  Stations  in  the  National  Capital,  Delhi  and  if  so,  the  total number of Automated Testing Station (ATS) decided to be set up so far;
- (b)  the  names  of  the  districts  or  areas  in  Delhi  where  each  of  these ATS is proposed to be set up;
- (c) the total number of applications received so far for the setting up of these ATS along with the number of applicants shortlisted based on the prescribed criteria and the number of locations for which the PRCs have been issued; and
- (d)  the  reasons  for  the  delay  in  issuing  PRCs  to  the  applicants  who have already been shortlisted and the time by which the Government intends to issue the PRCs along with the prescribed timeline?

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3389 ANSWERED ON 12 th  MARCH, 2026

## AUTOMATED VEHICLE TESTING STATIONS

3389. SHRI BRIJENDRA SINGH OLA:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) and (b) The Government has issued GSR  652 (E) dated 23.09.2021  which  provides  for  rules  for  recognition,  regulation  and control  of  Automated  Testing  Stations  (ATSs).  The  notification  has come into force with effect from 25th September, 2021. These rules have been further amended vide GSR 797(E) dated 31.10.2022 and GSR 195(E) dated 14.03.2024.

177 ATSs are currently operational across 20 States/UTs of the country,  out  of  which  one  Registration  Certificate  (RC)  has  been issued for ATS located at Jhuljhuli in Delhi.

(c) and (d)   As per clause (iv) of sub-rule (1) of rule 174 of the rules for recognition,  regulation  and  control  of  Automated  Testing  Stations (ATSs),  the  'Registering  Authority',  nominated  by  the  State/Union Territory Government, shall be empowered  to  issue Preliminary Registration Certificate (PRC) and for issue and renewal of Registration Certificate (RC). Therefore, issuance of PRCs and RCs for setting  up  ATSs  comes  under  the  jurisdiction  of  respective  State/UT Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3386 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-12
Subject: Limited Use of Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Sanjay Haribhau Jadhav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3386

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  12th March 2026 )

## LIMITED USE OF AIRPORTS

3386.    SHRI SANJAY HARIBHAU JADHAV Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the reasons for limited utilisation of airports in the country;
- (b) whether it is a fact that no regular civil flights are being operated from such airports and if so, the reasons therefor;
- (c) the number of airports in the country that have been leased out;
- (d) whether the Government is aware that no regular civil flight services have been commenced from several airports so far and if so, the reasons therefor; and (e) whether the Government proposes to commence civil flight operations from such airports at the earliest and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a):  The  under-utilization  of  certain  airports  is  due  to  factors  such  as  daytime runway restrictions at Visual Flight Rules (VFR) only airports, poor visibility conditions,  shortage  of  aircraft,  leasing  issues,  temporary  discontinuation  by airlines, novation of routes and low passenger load factors.

- (b)  to  (e):  Some  of  the  airports  in  the  country  do  not  have  scheduled  flight operations, primarily due to the operational and commercial considerations of airlines.  With  the  repeal  of  the  Air  Corporations  Act  in  March  1994,  Indian domestic aviation was deregulated. Airlines are free to induct capacity with any aircraft  type  and  to  select  the  markets  and  networks  they  wish  to  serve  and operate. Hence, it is up to the airline operators to consider the introduction or expansion  of  air  services  to/from  any  airport  in  the  country,  depending  upon their operational and commercial viability.

The  Airports  Authority  of  India  (AAI)  has  leased  out  eight  of  its  airports namely, Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Mangaluru, Jaipur, Guwahati and  Thiruvananthapuram  for  operation,  management  and  development  on  a long-term lease basis.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3384 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-12
Subject: Waste Water Management in Moradabad
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Mrs Ruchi Vira

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3384

## TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 12, 2026 WASTE WATER MANAGEMENT IN MORADABAD

## NO. 3384.  MRS RUCHI VIRA:

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

- (a)     whether the Government has reviewed the adequacy of waste water management,  urban drainage and reuse of treated water in Moradabad  district, Uttar Pradesh, particularly in the rapidly expanding  urban  and  semi-urban  areas  of  Moradabad  city  and Pakbara where discharge of untreated sewage, clogged drains and waterlogging  during monsoon  are  affecting public health  and contaminating surface and ground water sources;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  of  the  measures,  including  expansion  of  sewage treatment capacity, drain remodelling works, water reuse initiatives, monitoring mechanisms and inter-departmental coordination taken by the Government to mitigate urban water stress and pollution in the district; and
- (c)     if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)

(a) to (c): Water  and  Sanitation  is  State subject.  Government  of  India supplements the efforts of the States through schematic interventions/ advisories.  It  provides  financial  and  technical  support  to  the  States through various schemes/ Missions such as Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) and AMRUT 2.0.

Under  AMRUT/  AMRUT  2.0,  the  States/ Union Territories are empowered to select, appraise, prioritise and implement the projects.

Under AMRUT, Uttar Pradesh has taken up 14 projects worth ₹388.01 crore in Moradabad district which included 04 sewerage/septage management  projects  worth  ₹365.62  crore  covering  1.13  lakh  sewer connections (including households covered under septage management). The  State  had  not  taken  up  any  Sewage  Treatment  Plant  (STPS) augmentation or storm water drainage projects under AMRUT  in Moradabad district.

Under  AMRUT  2.0,  11  projects  worth  ₹436.89  crore  have  been approved in Moradabad district. The State has not taken up any sewerage and septage management project under AMRUT 2.0 in Moradabad district.

As informed by the State,  for  used  water  management  in Moradabad Nagar Nigam, against the estimated present sewage generation of 130 Million Litres per Day (MLD), total installed capacity of STP is 103 MLD. To cater the gaps in sewage treatment facilities, project for  Interception  &  Diversion  of  Drains  and  Sewage  Treatment  Plant  for Moradabad has been sanctioned under Namami Gange Programme, which includes  installation  of  02  STPs  with  total  capacity  80  MLD.  Further, Sewerage projects in Kanth and Bilari town have been approved under Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3378 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-12
Subject: Land Acquisition by DDA
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Ramvir Singh Bidhuri

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3378

## TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 12, 2026

## LAND ACQUISITION BY DDA

NO. 3378.   SHRI RAMVIR SINGH BIDHURI:

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

- (a) the amount of compensation provided to farmers whose land is acquired by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) in Delhi;
- (b) the date on which this compensation rate was revised last; and
- whether there is any proposal under consideration to revise the same and

## ANSWER

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

- (a): Delhi  Development  Authority  (DDA)  has  informed  that  DDA  does  not acquire land and the acquisition work including compensation given to farmers/individuals  are  being  dealt  by  Government  of  National  Capital Territory of Delhi. Further, Govt. of NCT of Delhi has informed that no such
- information is available with them.
- (b): Govt. of NCT of Delhi has informed that as per their record, the last rate was revised vide Land & Building Department of Govt. of NCT of Delhi order dated 24.01.2008.
- (c): Govt.  of  NCT  of  Delhi  has  informed  that  no  such  proposal  is  under
- consideration.
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3377 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-12
Subject: Flight Services from Bathinda
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3377

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  12th March 2026 )

## FLIGHT SERVICES FROM BATHINDA

3377.    SMT HARSIMRAT KAUR BADAL Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

(a) whether it is true that Alliance Air, after resuming the Delhi-Bathinda-Delhi flight post Covid, has reduced the frequency of flights despite consistently high occupancy  rates,  especially  when  passenger  demand  remains  strong  and  the route is often running full and if so, the reasons therefor;

(b)  whether  the  introduction  and  expansion  of  Alliance  Air  flights  to  other regional airports such as Hisar and Amravati have led to the diversion of aircraft or  resources  from  Bathinda,  thereby  affecting  its  connectivity  and  if  so,  the details thereof; and

(c)  whether  the  Government  would  consider  restoring  daily  flights  between Delhi and Bathinda-given the strategic importance of Bathinda airport for the region's economic, educational and defence infrastructure-and also explore the possibility of introducing additional routes connecting Bathinda to other major cities and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (c):  Under  UDAN  5.0,  the  RCS  route  Bathinda-Delhi-Bathinda  was awarded to Alliance Air for the operation of RCS flights with seven frequencies per week. Alliance Air commenced  flight operations on this route on 09.10.2023. However, due to shortage of aircraft and to maintain the rotation, the airline is currently operating only four days a week.

Alliance Air is likely to increase the frequency in the first week of April, 2026 to 5 days a week.

With the repeal  of  the  Air  Corporations  Act  in  March  1994,  Indian  domestic aviation  has  been  deregulated.  Airlines  are  free  to  induct  capacity  with  any aircraft  type  and  free  to  select  whatever  markets  and  networks  they  wish  to serve  and  operate.  Hence,  it  is  up  to  the  airline  operators  to  consider  the introduction or expansion of air services to/from any airport including Bathinda, depending upon their operational and commercial viability.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3374 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-12
Subject: Credit Cards for Micro Enterprises through the Udyam Portal
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Shri Tejasvi Surya

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3374 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.03.2026

## CREDIT CARDS FOR MICRO ENTERPRISES THROUGH THE UDYAM PORTAL

## 3374. SHRI TEJASVI SURYA:

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

- (a) the number of credit cards issued to micro enterprises registered on the Udyam portal and the total amount of credit extended thereunder and the status of repayment of the same;
- (b) the mechanism adopted for issuing such credit cards to micro enterprises and whether the same would be continued during the financial year 2026-27 and if so, the projected number of beneficiaries and the estimated amount of credit to be extended;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to make any modifications in the said initiative and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the  steps  taken  for  implementation,  the  anticipated  timeline  and  the  expected  impact thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): Union  Budget  2025-26  announced  introduction  of  customized  credit  cards  with Rs.5  lakh  limit  for  micro  enterprises  registered  on  Udyam  Portal.  The  scheme  is  being implemented by Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance. As informed by DFS, the implementation of the Budget announcement has been taken up. Model scheme is being developed  in  consultation  with  the  Indian  Bank  Association  and  the  National  Payments Corporation of India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3372 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-12
Subject: Data of Black Spots on National Highways
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Adv. Adoor Prakash

## be pleased to state:

- (a)      whether  the  Ministry  has  released  the  data  of  'black  spots'  on National  Highways  using  the  Electronic  Detailed  Accident  Report  (eDAR) and integrated Road Accident Database (iRAD) system;
- (b)    if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)   the  details  of  corrective  measures  taken  to  prevent  accidents  at such locations?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (c)    Government  notifies  blackspots  on  the  basis  of  the  Road Accident Data received from States/ UTs. Further, rectification of black spots on National  Highways  (NHs)  is a  continuous  process  and temporary measures are taken on immediate basis. Out of total 16,542 blackspots identified on National Highways (NHs) in the country, shortterm rectifications has been completed on 14,138 black spots such as road markings, signages, crash barriers, road studs, delineators, closure  of  unauthorized  median  openings,  traffic  calming  measures, etc.  Long-term  rectification  measures,  as  recommended  by  the  road safety  audit,  are  implemented  only  at  locations  deemed  necessary. Accordingly, long-term measures have been completed at 6,649 black spots such as improvement of road geometrics, junction improvements, spot widening of carriageway, construction of underpasses/overpasses, etc., while 4,077 black spots have been assessed as not requiring longterm interventions.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3372 ANSWERED ON 12 TH  MARCH, 2026

## DATA OF BLACK SPOTS ON NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

3372.         ADV. ADOOR PRAKASH:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 3371 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-12
Subject: Tambaram-Tindivanam Digital Highway Project
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Dr. T Sumathy Alias Thamizhachi Thangapandian, Thiru D M Kathir Anand

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3371

ANSWERED ON 12 TH  MARCH, 2026

## TAMBARAM-TINDIVANAM DIGITAL HIGHWAY PROJECT

3371.  DR. T SUMATHY ALIAS THAMIZHACHI THANGAPANDIAN: THIRU D M KATHIR ANAND:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the National Highways Authority of India is preparing to  launch  Tamil  Nadu's  first  Internet  of  Things  (IoT)  integrated highway  on  the  busy  Tambaram-Tindivanam  stretch  of  National Highway-32  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  its  salient features;
- the  time-frame  by  which  the  Tambaram-Tindivanam  Digital
- (b) Highway project will be completed;
- (c) whether the Government has allocated funds for the implementation  of  Internet  of  Things  enabled  Digital  Highways  in the country, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government has inked any MoU with IT companies for the smooth execution of the Digital Highway projects in the country, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c) Government keeps on upgrading the network of National Highway  with  modern  technology  to  operate  and  maintain  the project  highway  in  safe  and  traffic  worthy  condition.   National

Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has taken up the work of additional Illumination and Major maintenance  of existing Illumination in the Tambaram-Tindivanam section of NH-32 at a cost of Rs. 8.34 Crore. The project includes installation of IoT ( Internet of Things) -enabled lighting systems for remote monitoring and control through Windows and Android platforms to ensure efficient management of highway illumination. The  aforesaid  work  is  currently  in  progress  (65%  achieved)  and scheduled for completion by April 2026. (d) NHAI has signed an MoU with Digital India Corporation, a notfor-profit  Section-8  company  under  the  Ministry  of  Electronics  and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3369 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-12
Subject: FRA Claims in Banaskantha, Gujarat
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Smt. Geniben Nagaji Thakor

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3369

TO BE ANSWERED ON- 12.03.2026

## FRA CLAIMS IN BANASKANTHA, GUJARAT

†3369. Smt. Geniben Nagaji Thakor:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of claims filed, approved, rejected and pending under the Forest Rights Act (FRA) in Banaskantha district, category-wise;
- (b) whether the Government is aware of conflicts between forest officials and tribal communities regarding land rights in the district and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any eviction or demolition action has been taken before the final disposal of claims under the Forest Rights Act and if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  whether  accountability  has  been  fixed  against  any  officer  for  violation  of  the  prescribed procedure and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the steps being taken by the Government to protect the livelihood, dignity and legal rights of tribal communities?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI DURGA DAS UIKEY)

(a): As  per  information  provided  by  State  Government  of  Gujarat  (as  on  31 st July  2025),  in Banaskantha District, a total of 10272 claims (9488 Individuals and 784 Community) have been filed at Gram Sabha level out of which a total of 7403 claims have been approved (comprising 6619 Individuals and 784 Community). Further, a total of 2869 claims are pending for decision and there is no rejection of claims.

- (b) to (d): State Government of Gujarat has informed that there was one such incident wherein the area of 1 claimant was also involved in the proposed plantation area. State Government has further stated that the action was inadvertent and necessary directions have been issued by the chairperson, District Level Committee in this regard.

(e): Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) being the nodal Ministry for overall policy, planning and coordination  of  programs  for  development  of  Tribal  Communities,  is  implementing  various schemes for the welfare and development of STs which also ensures livelihood security of ST communities. In this direction, Ministry of Tribal Affairs has also taken various initiatives through multiple schemes including Dharti Abha Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA-JGUA) which inter alia focuses on effective implementation of FRA by setting up dedicated FRA cells at the State, district  and  subdivision  levels  and  convergence  of  benefits  of  various  Government  Schemes (related  to  Schemes  of  Department  of Animal  Husbandry,  Department  of  Agriculture  and Department of Fisheries) to FRA Patta holders to ensure socio economic development.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3368 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-12
Subject: Champion MSMEs
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Shri Eatala Rajender

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3368 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 12.03.2026

## CHAMPION MSMEs

## 3368. SHRI EATALA RAJENDER:

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

- (a) the steps taken for creating Champion Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and the role of the States therein;
- (b) the steps taken for creating "Champion SMEs" and supporting micro enterprises;
- (c) the steps taken for recognising MSMEs as a vital engine of growth;
- (d) the steps taken for setting up a dedicated Ten thousand crore SME Growth Fund, to create future Champions and incentivizing enterprises based on select criteria;
- (e) the steps proposed to top up the Self-Reliant India Fund set up with Two thousand crore to continue support to micro enterprises and maintain their access to risk capital; and
- (f) the details of the schemes implemented, present status and the funds sanctioned/released and utilised thereunder, State-wise?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (f): In the Union Budget 2026-27, Government has announced a dedicated ₹10,000 crore SME Growth Fund to create future Champions, incentivizing enterprises through equity support, based on select criteria. To support aspirations of India's small businesses, artisans and start-ups to access global markets through e-commerce, Government has also announced complete removal of the  current  value  cap  of  ₹10  lakh  per  consignment  on  courier  exports.  Modalities  of  these announcements are being worked out.

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