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Lok Sabha Question No. 4539 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-19
Subject: Amritsar-Jamnagar Expressway
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Ummeda Ram Beniwal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4539

ANSWERED ON 19 TH  MARCH, 2026

## AMRITSAR-JAMNAGAR EXPRESSWAY

4539.  SHRI UMMEDA RAM BENIWAL:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of black spots identified by the Government on the Barmer  section  of  the Amritsar-Jamnagar  Expressway  to  prevent accidents and the budget allocated to evolve a permanent resolution in this regard;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  indicate  the  timeline  for establishment  of  the proposed  Multi  Modal  Logistics  Park  (MMLP) and industrial corridor along this expressway with the objective of providing  employment  opportunities  to  the  local  youth  of  Barmer; and
- (c) whether any proposal exists to ensure installation of high quality fencing  along  the  entire section  of  the  expressway  to  prevent accidents caused by stray animals and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)    Road Safety Audit of the Amritsar-Jamnagar Access Controlled Highway in the State of Rajasthan has been conducted in accordance with the codal provisions of the Indian Road Congress (IRC).  As  per  the  findings  of  the  audit  study,  no  black  spots  have been identified on the said stretch.

(b)     For development of Multi Modal Logistics Park (MMLP), land is to  be  provided  by  the  concerned  State  Government.  No  such proposal has been received from Government of Rajasthan offering land for development of MMLP. (c)      The  boundary  wall  has  already  been  constructed  along  the entire Access controlled Amritsar-Jamnagar Corridor.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4525 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-19
Subject: New Airports under UDAN Scheme
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Dhaval Laxmanbhai Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 4525

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  19th March 2026 )

## NEW AIRPORTS UNDER UDAN SCH EME

4525.    SHRI DHAVAL LAXMANBHAI PATEL Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a)  the  list  of  120  new  destinations  targeted  under  the  revamped  UDAN initiative for the next ten years;
- (b) the specific allocation for helipads and smaller airports in hilly and North Eastern regions in the budget for the Financial Year 2026-27;
- (c) the number of routes that successfully transitioned to commercial viability without Viability Gap Funding (VGF) support during the last three years; and (d) the steps taken to address the operational challenges of aircraft shortages for regional carriers?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (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 at approval stage.
- (c):  A  total  of  162  routes  have  become  commercially  operational  without Viability Gap Funding (VGF) support.
- (d): Aircraft acquisition and fleet deployment are commercial decisions of the airlines.  However,  DGCA  has  a  robust  mechanism  in  place  to  monitor  the induction of aircraft by airlines.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4523 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-19
Subject: CSR Activities of Oil Companies in Backward Areas
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Shri Arun Kumar Sagar

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - 4523

TO BE ANSWERED ON 19 th  March 2026

## CSR ACTIVITIES OF OIL COMPANIES IN BACKWARD AREAS

† 4523. SHRI ARUN KUMAR SAGAR:

## पेट Ō ोिलयम और Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũी

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

- (a) whether the Oil Companies  under  the Ministry have allocated funds under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for social upliftment in backward areas;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  of  Oil  Companies  under  the  Ministry  which  have  allocated  CSR  funds for  social upliftment under  CSR,  particularly  in  Scheduled  Caste  and  backward-dominated  areas  across  the  country during the last three years, year-wise and district-wise;
- (c)the  details  of  the  number  of  people  benefited  during  the  said  period,  State/UT-wise  and  year-wise particularly in the Scheduled Caste and backward-dominated areas of Uttar Pradesh; and
- (d) whether the Government has taken any steps to ensure appropriate utilization and expenditure of these CSR funds and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

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

- (a) to  (d) : Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013 mandates every company having net worth of Rs. 500 crore or more, or turnover of Rs 1000 crore or more, or net profit of Rs 5 crore or more during the immediately preceding financial year, to spend at least 2 percent of the average net profits of the company made over immediately preceding three financial years towards CSR as per the CSR policy of company. CSR expenditure of Oil & Gas PSUs is made across areas or regions including socially, economically and educationally backward areas (aspirational districts) of the countryincluding Uttar Pradesh.Details of the State/UT-wise& District-wise CSR expenditure, CSR projects  /activities  undertaken  by  themajor  oil  and  gas  PSUs  are  available  on  their  respective websites i.e. www.ongcindia.com ,www.iocl.com, www.bharatpetroleum.com, www.hindustanpetroleum.com, www.gailonline.com ,www.  oil-india.com.  The  CSR  projects are undertaken for socio-economic development of areaand society where the project is executed. As CSR activities cover wide range of area, beneficiary-wise details are not captured. CSR is a Boarddriven process and the Board of the company isempowered to plan, decide, execute and monitor the CSR  activities  of  the  company  based  on  therecommendation  of  its  CSR  Committee.  The Government does not issue specific directives to companies regarding spending in any particular geographical area or activity other than criteria for spending the CSR funds which are guided by provisions specified under section 135 of Companies act  2013,  Guidelines  on  CSR  expenditure  issued  by  Department  of  Public  Enterprises  (DPE), Ministry of Finance and CSR policy of Company.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4521 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-19
Subject: Delay in Completion of Shahdol Bypass
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Smt. Himadri Singh

be pleased to state:

- (a)  the current physical and financial progress of the four-laning and widening  of  National  Highway  (NH-43)  on  the  Katni-Shahdol-Anuppur section  extending  towards  the  Chhattisgarh  border  as  of  February, 2026;
- (b)  the specific reasons for the persistent delays in the completion of the Shahdol Bypass and the final projected date for its full operationalization and opening to heavy traffic;
- (c)  whether there is any feasibility study or formal proposal currently under consideration to upgrade the road connectivity between Shahdol and the holy town of Amarkantak to a high-speed corridor to boost religious tourism and provide better market access for the local tribal population; and
- (d)  the  current  status  of  the  Detailed  Project  Report  (DPR)  for  the proposed  Economic  Corridor  passing  through  the  Shahdol  division under  the  next  phase  of  the  Bharatmala  Pariyojana  or  the  National Mater Plan?

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4521

ANSWERED ON 19 TH  MARCH, 2026

## DELAY IN COMPLETION OF SHAHDOL BYPASS

†4521.   SMT. HIMADRI SINGH:

## 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) The current status of four laning and widening of National Highway (NH)-43  on  the  Katni-Shahdol-Anuppur  (upto  Chhattisgarh  border) section is as under:

|   S. No. | Project Name                                                                       |   Length (in Km.) | Status                                                                     |
|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|        1 | 2-lane with paved shoulder of Katni- Umariya Section                               |              69.1 | Completed on 14.04.2018 and Presently under Operation & Maintenance (O&M). |
|        2 | 2-lane with paved shoulder of Umariya- Shahdol Section                             |              73.1 | Physical and financial progress is about 95% and 92% respectably.          |
|        3 | 2-lane with paved shoulder of Shahdol- Annuppur (upto Chhattisgarh border) Section |              91.8 | Completed on 17.02.2017 and Presently under O&M.                           |

(b)  The  Shahdol  Bypass  of  9.6  km  has  been  completed  except  one Vehicular underpass. The traffic is already plying on this stretch.

(c)&(d)  No  such  proposal  for  preparation  of  Detailed  Project  Report (DPR) for high speed/ Economic  Corridor  between  Shahdol  and Amarkantak is under consideration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4513 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-19
Subject: Strengthening of Aviation Safety
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Shyamkumar Daulat Barve

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 4513

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  19th March 2026 )

## STRENTHENING OF AVIATION SAFETY

## 4513.    SHRI SHYAMKUMAR DAULAT BARVE Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

(a) whether  it is true that  there  has  been  an  increase  in flight delays, cancellations  and  safety  related  incidents  due  to  technical  faults,  aircraft groundings,  shortage  of  ATC  personnel  or  flight  crew  and  adverse  weather conditions in recent months;

(b) if so, the details thereof, cause-wise during the last three years along with the details of the passenger inconvenience caused and compensation paid;

(c) whether the Government, through the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), is implementing any concrete, time-bound and mandatory action plan to  strengthen  aviation  safety  audits,  maintenance  compliance, enhancement of ATC capacity and training of flight crew; and

(d) if so, the details thereof including the expected timelines fixed, responsible agencies and the progress made so far in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

a) &  (b): Scheduled  airlines operate flights as  per  approved  schedules. However,  delays  or  cancellations  may  occur  due  to  factors  such  as  weather, technical issues, operational constraints, ATC restrictions, airport-related issues or  reactionary  effects.  Airlines  are  required  to  comply  with  Civil  Aviation Requirements  (CAR)  issued  by  the  Directorate  General  of  Civil  Aviation (DGCA),  which  provide  for  assistance  to  passengers  in  cases  of  delays, cancellations and denied boarding.

(c) & (d): The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ensures aviation safety  through  continuous  regulatory  oversight.  This  includes  audits,  ramp inspections, night surveillance, spot checks and special audits under the Annual Surveillance Plan (ASP). Findings are followed up with operators for corrective action and enforcement action, including financial penalties, is taken in cases of non-compliance.

DGCA  has  also  issued  General  Safety  Circulars  01/2025  and  02/2025  to strengthen  safety  oversight  and  ensure  advance  preparedness  and  compliance with operational regulations.

Further, the Government has taken steps to strengthen aviation safety through expeditious  recruitment  to  address  manpower  shortages,  redeployment  of personnel at critical airports, regular inspections and training, strict adherence to DGCA and ICAO standards, and improved contingency planning, automation and monitoring systems.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4512 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-19
Subject: Basic Amenities in Tribal Inhabitated Areas of Dhubri, Assam
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Md. Rakibul Hussain

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-4512 TO BE ANSWERED ON-19/03/2026

## BASIC AMENITIES IN TRIBAL INHABITED AREAS OF DHUBRI, ASSAM

## 4512.  MD. RAKIBUL HUSSAIN:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has assessed the availability of basic amenities such as healthcare, drinking water, roads, electricity and housing in tribal-inhabited areas of Dhubri district;
- (b) if so, the findings thereof;
- (c) the funds allocated and utilized for infrastructure development in these areas; and
- (d) the future plans, if any, to address the identified gaps?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI DURGADAS UIKEY)

(a) & (b): Hon'ble PM launched Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan on 2nd October, 2024. The Abhiyan comprises of 25 interventions implemented by 17-line Ministries and aims to saturate infrastructural gaps in 63,843 villages, improve access to health, education, Anganwadi facilities and providing livelihood opportunities benefiting more than 5 crore tribals in 549 districts and 2,911 blocks in 30 States/UTs.

The infrastructural gaps identified under the Dharti Aaba  Janjatiya  Gram  Utkarsh  Abhiyan (DAJGUA) are assessed through data-driven  gap  analysis  and  Mission  Antyodaya  data.  The  foundational assessment relies on data from Mission Antyodaya (2022-23), analyzed alongside Census 2011 to identify deficiencies in key infrastructure sectors such as housing, connectivity, drinking water, and education. As per scheme guidelines, State Governments submit prioritized proposals to the concerned Ministry for development work in identified areas. As per identified gaps, Dhubri District, Assam is not included in the list of DAJGUA Districts.

(c) & (d): Do not arise in view of reply of (a) & (b) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4510 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-19
Subject: City Gas Distribution Network in Jaunpur District
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Shri Babu Singh Kushwaha

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4510

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 19 th  March, 2026

## CITY GAS DISTRIBUTION NETWORK IN JAUNPUR DISTRICT

†4510. SHRI BABU SINGH KUSHWAHA:

## पेᮝोिलयम और ᮧाकृ ितक गैस मंᮢी

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

- (a) the phase in which Jaunpur district has been included under the City Gas Distribution(CGD) network and the name of the company authorized for the said Geographical Area;
- (b) the total length of gas pipeline targeted to be laid in Jaunpur district under the sanctioned work and the length of pipeline laid so far;
- (c) the number of domestic Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections, commercial and industrial connections and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations set up so far;
- (d) the current status and percentage of progress of the project and whether the work is being carried out as per the scheduled timeline and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) the steps being taken by the Government to ensure rapid expansion and hundred per cent coverage of the CGD network in Jaunpur district?

## ANSWER

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

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

(a) to (e):Providing Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections and establishment of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations is part of the development of City Gas Distribution (CGD) Network, which inter alia include creation of pipeline infrastructure and other facilities for the supply of PNG to domestic, commercial and industrial units and CNG to transport sector which is being carried out by the entities authorized by Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) as per Minimum Work Program (MWP) and techno-commercial feasibility.

Jaunpur  District  is  part  of  Jaunpur  and  Ghazipur  Districts  Geographical  Area  (GA)  authorized  to Indian-Oil  Adani  Gas  Private  Limited  (IOAGPL)  by  PNGRB  in  April,  2019  under the 10 th Bidding round, for development of CGD network. As per MWP, the CGD entity has to provide 77,033 PNG (Domestic or D) connections, 38 CNG stations and lay 875 inch-km of pipeline in the GA by June, 2029. As on 31.01.2026, IOAGPL has provided 7,035 PNG (D) connections, 12 PNG (Commercial) connections, and laid 1,202 inch-km pipeline in the GA.

Further,  the  Government  and  PNGRB  monitor  the  progress  of  CGD  networks  based  on  reports submitted by the entities. If there are any delays or shortfalls, the PNGRB advises the entity to take corrective action. This includes calling them for progress review meetings or statutory hearings under existing  regulations  to  discuss  challenges  and  the  latest  updates  on  their  MWP  targets  in  authorized GAs. In addition, Government conducts regular interactions and meetings with State Governments for the development of CGD network in respective States and address challenges in this regard.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4508 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-19
Subject: New Water Project in Baran District
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Dushyant Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

## DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4508

ANSWERED ON 19.03.2026

## NEW WATER PROJECT IN BARAN DISTRICT

## 4508. SHRI DUSHYANT SINGH:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposes to undertake a new water project in Shahabad region of Baran district;

(b) if so, the details and the present status thereof along with the key specifications of the proposed micro-dams including their design, capacity and projected benefits;

(c) the number of villages likely to be benefitted from the said project; and

(d) whether any sedimentation has been reported in the river after completion of the existing irrigation project and if so, the details thereof along with the agency responsible for dredging and maintenance of the river?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

## (SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY)

(a) to (c) Water being a State subject, it is for the concerned State Government to plan, implement, operate and manage the water resources projects. Role of Government of India is limited to providing technical support, and partial  financial  assistance  for  identified  projects  under  the  ongoing  schemes.  Further,  for  major  and  medium irrigation  projects  on  inter-  State  river  systems,  techno-economic  viability  are  appraised  by  Central  Water Commission (CWC) under this Ministry.

As  per  Memorandum  of  Agreement  (MoA)  of  the  Modified  Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal  (MPKC)  Link Project, developing command in Kuno sub-basin by implementing cluster of nine (09) Micro Irrigation Schemes is one of the identified group of projects benefitting the State of Rajasthan. Shahbad area of Baran district lies in Kuno sub-basin.

Government of Rajasthan has informed that out of nine (09) schemes, four (04) schemes are on the Karai River, four (04) schemes are on the Kunnu River and one (01) on the Tilpasi River. These schemes envisage to irrigate 7,000 hectare area benefitting 49 villages of Shahbad Tehsil of Baran district.

The Detailed Project Report (DPR) of MPKC has been submitted to Central Water Commission through the e-PAMS portal for techno-economic appraisal.

(d) Erosion & deposition are natural geomorphic processes which happens in all alluvial reaches of rivers. Any intervention in a river disrupts its existing equilibrium; however, it naturally attains a new regime over time.

In  this  regard,  a  National  Framework  for  Sediment  Management  (NFSM)  has  been  published  in  October, 2022 by this Ministry. It emphasizes on reducing silt generation and promotes technological innovations and best practices.  Further,  it  provides  overall  guidance  to  States/UTs  on  various  aspects  of  sediment  management, handling issues  of  sediment management in integrated & scientific  manner and use of different approaches of sediment management in a river basin.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4507 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-19
Subject: Ownership Rights in Unauthorised Colonies
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Ramvir Singh Bidhuri

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4507 TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 19, 2026

## OWNERSHIP RIGHTS IN UNAUTHORISED COLONIES

NO. 4507.   SHRI RAMVIR SINGH BIDHURI:

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

- (a) whether  the  layout  plans  of  more  than  1,700  unauthorised  colonies granted ownership rights under the PM-UDAY scheme in Delhi have not been prepared so far and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether these colonies cannot be regularised in absence of any layout plans and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  non-preparation  of  layout  plans  is  preventing  residents  of these colonies from getting their maps approved and constructing their houses and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the timeline fixed for completion with regard to preparation of the layout plans of these colonies?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)

- (a) to (d) : The Development Control Norms (DCN) applicable for regularization /regeneration of 1731 unauthorized colonies (UC) listed under the 'National Capital Territory of Delhi (Recognition of Property Rights of Residents in Unauthorised Colonies) Regulations, 2019' are notified vide S.O. 1014(E) dated 08.03.2022.

Developer Entity or constituent land owners/ residents or RWAs of UCs/ part  UCs  that  fulfill  the  minimum  conditions  stipulated  in  notified Development Control Norms, are to submit proposal/Plan for approval as 'UC Regeneration Scheme' or 'Regularization of existing UC/ part UC.'

Thereafter,  individual  land  owners  may  proceed  for  approval  of  revised building  plan  sanction  for  any  regularization/  addition/  alteration/  new construction  from  the  concerned  local  body  subject  to  all  statutory clearances w.r.t relevant provisions of building bye laws, structural safety, fire safety etc.

So far, none of the RWA of UCs have come forward with any proposal/Plan in accordance with the DCN notified vide S.O. 1014(E) dated 08.03.2022 for regularization/ regeneration.

Further, no such time line has been fixed for preparation of the layout plans of unauthorized colonies.

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