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Lok Sabha Question No. 3124 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-17
Subject: Sanitation Environment
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: RAYAPATI SAMBASIVA RAO

## Government of India

## Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3124 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17-12-2015

## Sanitation Environment

## 3124. SHRI RAYAPATI SAMBASIVA RAO:

Will the Minister of DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION be pleased to state :

(a)  the  major  issues  highlighted  about  the  Ministry  in  the  12th  Five  Year  Plan  concerning  the poor sanitation environment of the country including the major metros;

(b) whether the Government has incorporated and integrated the points highlighted in the 12th Plan and if so, the details thereof;

(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and

(d) whether any monitoring cell exists to oversee that action is moving in tandem with the 12th Five Year Plan particularly in regard to sanitation and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION

## (SHRI RAM KRIPAL YADAV)

(a)  The  12 th Plan  has  highlighted  issues  of  usage  of  toilets,  need  for  development  of  a  phased approach,  availability  of  appropriate  technological  options  for  toilets  and  convergence  of sanitation and drinking water programmes.

(b)  These  issues  have  been  incorporated  in  the  new  sanitation  programme,  Swachh  Bharat Mission.  The  Swachh  Bharat  Mission  (Gramin)  focuses  on  behavioural  change  and  mentions community led approach as preferred  approach,  in  order  to  trigger  and  motivate  communities into adopting safe sanitation practices. Both outputs (construction of toilets) and outcomes(usage of  toilets)  are  to  be  monitored.  There  is  also  a  focus  on  village  saturation  and  achievement  of complete open defecation free villages. A menu of technological options are available and the States are free to choose the technology considered most appropriate by them. The programme also advocates conjoint approach to water and sanitation.

(c) Does not arise.

(d)  Yes  Sir.  An  online  monitoring  system  is  available,  that  provides  for  data  upto  household level.  Third  party  monitoring  is  also  conducted  by  agencies  such  as  National  Sample  Survey Office.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3121 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-17
Subject: Dispute over Solar Power with US
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: SRINIVAS KESINENI, JAYADEV GALLA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 3121

TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.12.2015

## DISPUTE OVER SOLAR POWER WITH US

## 3121.   SHRI KESINENI SRINIWAS: SHRI JAYADEV GALLA:

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

- (a) whether any dispute has arisen between India and US before the WTO on solar issue;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the reasons of US filing a case against India alongwith the time of its filing and the stand taken by the Government in this regard;
- (d) whether WTO has given its ruling against the country, if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether the WTO  ruling against the country will adversely impact Indian manufacturers,  if  so,  the  details  thereof  alongwith  the  remedial  steps  being  taken  by  the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a)&(b): Yes, Madam. The United States (US) has filed a dispute case (DS456) under the WTO Dispute Settlement Mechanism, about the Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) condition on procurement of solar cells and modules under Phase I and Batch I of Phase II of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) Program.

- (c): The US has alleged that such DCR condition are inconsistent with certain provisions of the WTO Agreement. Government of India has defended the case before the Panel basing its arguments primarily on the coverage of Government Procurement derogation clause under the National Treatment Principle and the exceptions allowed under Article XX of GATT, 1994.
- (d): The final Panel report has not yet been  published by the WTO
- (e): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3120 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-17
Subject: Payment of Charges by Private Vehicles on NHs
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL, Shrirang Appa Barne, DHARMENDRA YADAV, MEKAPATI RAJAMOHAN REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3120

ANSWERED ON 17 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## PAYMENT OF CHARGES BY PRIVATE VEHICLES ON NHS

## 3120.   SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO:

SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:

SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV:

SHRI M. RAJA MOHAN REDDY:

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

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

- (a) whether all private vehicles are proposed to be allowed to ply across the entire National Highways network by paying monthly, half-yearly or annual charges;

- (b) if so, the details thereof and the amount fixed therefor;

- (c) whether the Government has estimated the loss suffered by the Government as a result thereof along with the comments from various stakeholders sought in this regard; and

- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a) No, Madam.

- (b) Does not arise.

- (c) No, Madam.

- (d) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3117 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-17
Subject: Opening of New NIFT
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: DIPSINH SHANKARSINH RATHOD

वस्त्र

राज  ्

य

मंरी

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## उत्तर

## ANSWER

स्त्वतंर

प्रभार

) (

श्री

संतोष

कु मार

गंगवार

)

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

- (a) No Madam.
- (b) Question does not arise.

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3117 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.12.2015

## Opening of New NIFT

## 3117    SHRI D. S. RATHOD:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  open  new  National  Institute  of Fashion Technology in the country; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3114 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-17
Subject: New Textile Policy
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: SHIVKUMAR CHANABASAPPA UDASI, ASADUDDIN OWAISI, B. S. YEDDYURAPPA, ABHIJIT MUKHERJEE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3114 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17/12/2015

## NEW TEXTILE POLICY

3114.   SHRI SHIVKUMAR UDASI: SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI: SHRI B.S. YEDIYURAPPA: SHRI ABHIJIT MUKHERJEE:

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

- (a) the funds allocated/released under the Technology Upgradation of fund scheme and for setting up of textile parks including employment opportunities likely to be created therein;
- (b) whether the textile industry federations of various States have submitted any representations for the setting up of textile parks in the country and if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon;
- (c) whether the Expert Committee set up with regard to new Textile Policy has submitted its report;
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the recommendations of the said Committee; and
- (e) the funds required for the implementation of the new Policy and sources through which funds are likely to be generated?

## 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): An  allocation  of  Rs.  1520.79  crore  has  been  made  under  the  Technology Upgradation of Fund Scheme (TUFS)  during 2015-16 out of which Rs.881.64 crore has been disbursed as on 11.12.2015.

Under  the Scheme for Integrated Textiles Parks (SITP) an allocation of Rs. 240.00 crore has been made during 2015-16 out of which Rs.17.33 crore has been disbursed as on 11.12.2015.

So far, 72 textile parks have been approved under SITP throughout the country. Once operational, these 72 textile parks are expected to generate employment for 4.5 lakh persons.

Based on the concerns raised by various associations/stakeholders and to encourage state governments to come forward for promoting textiles,  the selection criteria was revised in November 2014 by giving preference to the proposals coming from states where textile eco system is not so strong. With these endeavours, 22 new textile parks were sanctioned during the last two years in 11 states. Proposals have been invited afresh from all the states/stakeholders based on the revised criteria.

- (c)  to  (e) :  Ministry  of  Textiles  had  constituted  an  Expert  Committee  headed  by  Shri  Ajay Shankar, Member Secretary, National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council for reviewing the Textile Policy 2000. The Expert Committee has since submitted a draft Vision, Strategy and Action Plan. The draft policy covering relevant issues is under finalization.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3113 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-17
Subject: Punjab Termination of Agreements Act, 2004
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: RAHUL KASWAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. † 3113

ANSWERED ON 17.12.2015

## PUNJAB TERMINATION OF AGREEMENTS ACT, 2004

## † 3113.     SHRI RAHUL KASWAN

Will  the  Minister  of  WATER  RESOURCES,  RIVER  DEVELOPMENT  AND  GANGA

REJUVENATION be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  current  status  of  Presidential  reference  regarding  constitutional  validity  of  the  Punjab Termination of Agreements Act, 2004; and
- (b) the future plan of the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

THE HON'BLE MINISTER OF STATE FOR WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION

(PROF. SANWAR LAL JAT)

- (a)    Ministry  of  Law  &  Justice  has  intimated  that  the  pleadings  in  the  matter  of  Presidential reference regarding constitutional validity of the Punjab Termination of Agreements Act, 2004 are complete.  Matter is subjudice.
- (b)  The future action in the matter is dependent upon the outcome of the Presidential reference.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3112 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-17
Subject: Relaxation of Norms for FDI in Aviation Sector
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Dr. BHOLA SINGH, SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3112

(To be answered on the 17 th  December 2015)

## RELAXATION OF NORMS FOR FDI IN AVIATION SECTOR

## 3112. DR. BHOLA SINGH

SHRI SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government proposes to raise Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the civil aviation sector to hundred percent from the current seventy four percent, if so, the details thereof along with the target fixed
- in this regard;
- (b) whether the Government also proposes to relax conditions and rules so as to attract more foreign investment in this sector and if so, the details
- thereof;
- (c) the details of foreign airlines/ companies permitted to invest in the civil aviation sector of the country; and
- (d) the details of the proposals received by the Government from foreign airlines/ companies in this regard along with the action taken thereon?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Dr Mahesh Sharma)

(a) and (b): As per Press Note 12 (2015 Series) dated 24th November, 2015,  Department  of  Industrial  Policy  and  Promotion  (DIPP)  has enhanced the foreign equity cap for Non-scheduled Air Transport Service and Ground Handling Services from 74% to 100% and have placed these sectors under the automatic route. Further, Regional Air Transport Service (RSOP) has also been made eligible for Foreign Investment upto 49% under automatic route.

- (c) and (d): Following three proposals of FDI by foreign airlines to invest in Domestic Scheduled Passenger Airlines have been approved by the Government:

(i) Preferential allotment of 24% of paid equity share of Jet Airways (I) Ltd. to Etihad Airways. (ii) Joint venture company by Air Asia Investment Limites (AAIL, a company incorporated under the laws of Malaysia) 48.951%, Tata Sons Limited (TSL)- 30.019% and Telestra Tradeplace Pvt. Ltd. (Telestra)21.028% in the name of Air Asia (India) Pvt. Ltd. (iii) Joint venture by Tata Sons Ltd (51%) and Singapore Airlines Ltd (49%) in the name of TATA SIA AIRLINES LTD.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3111 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-17
Subject: Complaints against Air India
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: BHARAT SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3111 (To be answered on the 17 th  December 2015)

## COMPLAINTS AGAINST AIR INDIA

## 3111. SHRI BHARAT SINGH

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

(a) whether instances of inefficiency, mismanagement, maladministration and corruption have been reported in Air India;

(b) if so, the number of complaints received in this regard during the last three years and the current year and the action taken by the Government thereon; and

(c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to streamline the functioning of Air India?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Dr Mahesh Sharma)

- (a) to (c) In Air India 146 cases of misconduct were reported during the last 3 years and the current year. The delinquent employees have been charge sheeted and disciplinary action has been taken. An exemplary punishment which includes termination of services is imposed upon the erring  employees  as  a  deterrent.  Air  India  has  a  well-established Vigilance and Internal Audit Set-up, which plays a major role for checks and balances for streamlining the various activities/processes performed by the employees in the Company.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 3110 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-17
Subject: Allocation under SBM
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH

## Government of India

## Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3110 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17-12-2015

## Allocation under SBM

## 3110. SHRIMATI DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH:

Will the Minister of DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION be pleased to state :

- (a)  the  total  allocation  made  and  funds  released  and  utilised  by  the  State  of  Gujarat  under  the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) during the current financial year; and
- (b) whether entire funds have been released in this regard and if not, the time

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION

(SHRI RAM KRIPAL YADAV)

(a)  and  (b)  Since  Swachh  Bharat  Mission  (Gramin)  is  demand  driven  scheme,  State-wise allocation  is  not  made.  However,  Rs.  134.51  crore  have  been  released  by  the  Government  of India so far, during 2015-16. As per the online Integrated Management Information System of Ministry, Rs. 260.39 crore Central share has been utilized by the State. Funds are released to the State based on their demand, performance, eligibility and available resources.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3109 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-17
Subject: Inter-grid Connectivity
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: ELUMALAI VELLAIGOUNDER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3109 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.12.2015

## INTER-GRID CONNECTIVITY

3109.  SHRI ELUMALAI V.:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  power  supply  from  central  power  grid  to  the  State  from  the power stations situated outside the State is suffering due to incomplete grid connectivity;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to strengthen the grid connectivity between southern grid with power grid of other regions;
- (d) whether the Government of Tamil Nadu has requested the Government to  provide  electricity  from  central  pool  to  tackle  the  present  situation  of power cut in the State; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereof?

## A N S W E R

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

( SHRI  PIYUSH GOYAL )

(a)  &  (b)  :        By  and  large,  there  is  no  constraint  in  supply  of  power    from central power grid to the states from power stations situated in the NEW Grid (Northern,  Eastern,  Western  and  North  Eastern  grids)  .  However,  some constraint  is  being  experienced  in  power  transfer  from  NEW  Grid  to  the states in the   Southern Region.

(c) : A number of transmission lines have been taken up from time to time  to  strengthen  and  enhance  the  transmission  capacity  for  import  of power  to  Southern  Grid  from  the  NEW  Grid.      Since  July,  2014,  with  the commissioning of 765 kV Transmission lines of Wardha-Aurangabad, Aurangabad-Sholapur,  Sholapur  -  Pune,  Raichur  -  Kurnool  and  Kolhapur  Narendra, the transfer capacity to the southern grid has increased from 3450 MW to  5900  MW.    This  would  be  further  enhanced  to  about  18000  MW  in different phases on completion of the following transmission lines which are already under implementation:

- (1) Angul  -  Srikakulam  -  Vemagiri  765kV  D/c  line  along  with  realignment  works  at  Vemagiri  and  system  strengthening  beyond Vemagiri i.e. Vemagiri-C'peta-Cuddapah 765kv D/C line.
- (2) Wardha - Nizamabad - Hyderabad 765kV D/c line.
- (3) Warora Pool - Warangal (New) 765kV D/c line.
- (4) +800kV,  6000  MW  Raigarh-Pugalur-North  Trichur  HVDC  Bipole link.

(d) & (e) : No,  Madam.  In  the  recent  past  no  such  request  has  been received from the Government of Tamil Nadu to provide electricity from the central power pool.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3107 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-17
Subject: Revamping of NHAI
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: JYOTIRADITYA MADHAVRAO SCINDIA, GAURAV GOGOI, K. ASHOK KUMAR

## GOVERMNENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3107

ANSWERED ON 17 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## REVAMPING OF NHAI

3107.   SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA:

SHRI GAURAV GOGOI:

SHRI K. ASHOK KUMAR:

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

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

- (a) whether the Government proposes to revamp the National Highways Authority of India;
- (b) if so, the details and reasons therefor along with the status thereof;
- (c) whether any committee has been constituted to study the method for revamping of the NHAI;
- (d) if so, the details and status thereof; and
- (e) whether the overall road development infrastructure in the country is not as per requirement and if so, the extent to which the revamping of NHAI would improve the infrastructure in the country?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a) to (e) National Highways  Authority  of India (NHAI)  is the implementation agency for development/upgradation of national highways under different phases of National Highways Development Project (NHDP). To improve its effectiveness, it was felt that NHAI could be made more autonomous.  Therefore,  Ministry  of  Road  Transport  and  Highways  had  set  up  a  committee.  The committee  has  suggested  different  measures  to  be  taken  to  transform  NHAI  as  an  advanced  and competent institution for planning, management and execution of highway project.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3106 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-17
Subject: Single Window for Solar Projects
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: KALIKESH NARAYAN SINGH DEO, R.P. MARUTHARAJAA, PRATHAP SIMHA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 3106

TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.12.2015

## SINGLE WINDOW FOR SOLAR PROJECTS

## 3106.  SHRI KALIKESH N. SINGH DEO: SHRI R.P. MARUTHARAJAA: SHRI PRATHAP SIMHA::

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to provide a single window/nodal agency for all approvals for developing Solar Power Projects, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether steps are being taken for closer industry-Government cooperation to achieve the targets, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to facilitate the grid connectivity and transmission to solar projects being developed and commissioned in the country, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the cost of energy being generated at present from photovoltaic power plants, and also, the Plant Load Factor (PLF) of the grid connected solar PV plants?

## ANSWER

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

(a): Government of India has no proposal to set up a single window or nodal agency for all approvals across the country for developing solar projects.

- (b): Yes,  Madam.  Government  has  regular  interactions  with  the  industry.  Industry associations interact regularly with Government. Various events are organized like RE Invest and follow up meetings of RE-Invest in various states.  In all tenders, pre-bid meetings are held to clarify any doubts.
- (c): Yes  Madam.  In  order  to  facilitate  integration  of  large  scale  renewable  generation capacity addition envisaged in 12th plan in various renewable resource rich states viz. Tamil Nadu, Andhra .Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, a comprehensive transmission plan comprising intra state and inter-State transmission system strengthening has been evolved as a part of 'Green Energy Corridors'.
- (d): The recent tender of National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) for Solar Power Project of 500 MW in Andhra Pradesh has got a bid of Rs. 4.63 per unit. The levelised CERC tariff for Solar PV projects for the year 2015-16 is Rs. 6.86 per Unit. The Plant Load Factor of solar photovoltaic plants achieved under projects installed under phase-I, Batch - II of National Solar Mission is upto 21%.