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Lok Sabha Question No. 2213 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Irrigation Potential and Water Distribution Systems
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Naveen Jindal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2213

ANSWERED ON 12.02.2026

## IRRIGATION POTENTIAL AND WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

2213. SHRI NAVEEN JINDAL:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) the total Irrigation Potential Created and the Irrigation Potential Utilised at present; and

(b)  whether  the  Government  has  formulated  any  scheme  for  proper  repair  and  maintenance  of  water distribution systems from dams to ensure that water reaches each farm, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

## )

( SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY

(a) Irrigation potential created in the country through Major and Medium Irrigation (MMI) projects and Extension, Renovation and Modernisation (ERM) projects in the country is 47.62 million hectares, as per the  "Register  for  Major  and  Medium  Irrigation  Projects"  published  in  year  2024  by  the  Central  Water Commission (CWC).  Irrigation potential created in the country through minor irrigation is 88.84 million hectares, as per  "6th Minor Irrigation Census" published by the Department of Water Resources, River Development  &  Ganga  Rejuvenation.  Total  gross  irrigated  area  in  the  country  during  year  2023-24  is 130.548 million hectares, as per "Land Use Statistics 2023-24", published by Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

(b) Government of India has launched the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) during the  year 2015-16, with an aim to enhance physical access of water on farm and expand cultivable area under assured irrigation, improve on-farm water use efficiency, introduce sustainable water conservation practices, etc.

Accelerated Irrigation Benefits  Programme  (AIBP) component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) is dedicated to creation, restoration and stabilization of irrigation potential in the country through completion of major and medium irrigation projects.

Extension, Renovation and Modernization (ERM) of irrigation projects are also undertaken under AIBP  component  of  PMKSY,  wherein  repair  and  maintenance  of  canals  and  distribution  network  is undertaken for restoration and enhancement of irrigation potential of the project.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2212 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Benefits of Proposed Digital Platform for FRA
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-† 2212 TO BE ANSWERED ON- 12/02/2026

## BENEFITS OF PROPOSED DIGITAL PLATFORM FOR FRA

## † 2212. SHRI JASWANTSINH SUMANBHAI BHABHOR:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the benefits of the proposed National Forest Rights Act (FRA) Digital Platform for the Forest Rights Committees falling under the Dahod Lok Sabha Constituency;
- (b) whether similar verification and validation drives are also proposed to be undertaken in the tribal blocks of the Dahod Lok Sabha constituency and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the number of Scheduled Tribes students from the Dahod Lok Sabha Constituency who were awarded scholarships for higher studies abroad during the period 2023-26 and the success rate in the selection process?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): The development of National Level FRA digital platform is at initial stage. The Forest Rights Committees  can  see  the  claim  status  filed  under  the  Forest  Rights  Act,  2006.  Further,  the aggregated data under this platform can be useful to avail the benefits of Government Scheme.
- (b): A separate field visit to Dahod Lok Sabha Constituency is not under consideration in MoTA.
- (c): No  ST  students  from  the  Dahod  Lok  Sabha  Constituency  were awarded  scholarships  for higher studies abroad under the scheme of "National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) for ST students" during the period 2023-26.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2210 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Audit of Rashtriya Jal Jeevan Kosh Accounts
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Captain Viriato Fernandes

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

## LOK SABHA 2210

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO . -

ANSWERED ON 12/02/2026

## AUDIT OF RASHTRIYA JAL JEEVAN KOSH ACCOUNTS

## 2210.  SHRI CAPTAIN VIRIATO FERNANDES

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a) the date of launch of the Rashtriya Jal Jeevan Kosh (RJJK) and the quantum of donations received under the RJJK since inception till date, year-wise;
- (b) whether the accounts of the RJJK have been audited and if so, whether the audit report is publicly available and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any donations have been received under the RJJK for expenditure in particular villages;
- (d) if  so,  the  details  of  the  cumulative  quantum  of  the  total  donations  received  and  the bifurcation between general donations and State-wise donations based on the villages for which the donations were received; and
- (e) whether any funds have been utilized from the RJJK for the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and if so, the details thereof, year and State/UT-wise?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

(SHRI V. SOMANNA)

- (a) to (d) Government of India, in partnership with States, is implementing Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) to make provision of potable tap water connection to every rural household in the country. To enable individuals, institutions, corporates, philanthropists, etc., who have a desire to 'give back to the society' and be a part of this movement, a 'Rashtriya Jal Jeevan Kosh (RJJK)' was set up to receive contributions/ donations to achieve the goal of Jal Jeevan Mission. RJJK trust was constituted and registered on 08.05.2020. A dedicated website https://jaljeevankosh.gov.in has been developed to facilitate donations/ contributions, which can be made directly through RJJK website and also through JJM mobile app. As on 09.02.2026, a sum of Rs.7,32,165.84 /- has been received as contribution in  the  account  of  RJJK,  of  which  approx.  Rs.5.25  lakh  has  been  received  in  current financial year.
- (e) No fund has been allocated or utilized from RJJK so far.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2208 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Upgradation of NH-516E
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Dr. C M Ramesh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2208 ANSWERED ON 12 TH  FEBRUARY, 2026

## UPGRADATION OF NH-516E

2208.  DR. C M RAMESH:

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

## be pleased to state:

- (a) the details and status of rehabilitation and upgradation to two lane with paved shoulders configuration of Koyyuru Chaparathipalem  section  of  National  Highway  (NH)-516E  covering districts of Alluri Sitharama Raju and Anakapalli districts of Andhra Pradesh;
- (b) the details of estimated cost of the project and expenditure made so far;
- (c) whether it is true that more than eighty per cent of work has been completed; and
- (d) the  likely  date  by  which  the  entire  work  is  going  to  be completed and would be dedicated to the nation?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d) The project for rehabilitation and upgradation to two lane with paved shoulders configuration of the Koyyuru-Chaparathipalem section of NH-516E, covering Alluri Sitharama Raju and Anakapalli districts of Andhra Pradesh, has been taken up. The total length of the project is 45.50 km with a sanctioned project cost of Rs. 349.29 crore. The work was commenced on 08.07.2022 and an expenditure of Rs. 256.4 crore has been incurred so far. The work is in advance stage of completion and has achieved 97.68% physical progress and is targeted for completion by 31.03.2026.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2204 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Reduction of RoW from Malaparamba to Vellimadukunnu Section of NH-766
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri M K Raghavan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2204 ANSWERED ON 12 th  FEBRUARY, 2026

## REDUCTION OF ROW FROM MALAPARAMBA TO VELLIMADUKUNNU SECTION OF NH-766

2204.   SHRI M.K. RAGHAVAN

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

- (a)  whether  the  Ministry  is  aware  that  the  State  Government  has reduced the Right of Way (RoW) from 30 metres to 24 metres for the Malaparamba to Vellimadukunnu stretch of National Highway (NH)766  in  Kozhikode,  which  was  entrusted  to  the  State  Government for implementation;
- (b) if so, the details thereof including the reaction of the Ministry in this regard;
- (c)  whether  the  Ministry  has  found  any  issues  arising  from  the reduction  of  the  RoW  on  the Malaparamba  to  Vellimadukunnu stretch,  considering  that  the  remaining  stretch  of  NH-766  from Vellimadukunnu to Kollegel is planned to be constructed with a 30metre RoW; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) to (d): Yes Sir.  The Government in the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has received a proposal from the Government of Kerala regarding  handing  over  of  NH-766  stretch  from  km  5.175  to  km

8.425 (Mananchira-Vellimadukunnu) to the Kerala Road Fund Board (KRFB) for implementation under the Kozhikode City Road Improvement  Project  within   land  acquired  by  the  Government  of Kerala.

The Government of Kerala has informed that the necessary land in a width of 24 meters has already been acquired for four-laning of the  said  stretch.  Considering  the  same,  No  Objection  Certificate (NOC) has been granted to the State Government for execution of the work  by  KRFB  for  the  said  stretch,  subject  to following conditions:

- i. The  entire  cost  of  land  acquisition  and  civil  works  shall  be borne by the State Government;
- ii. The  work  shall  be  executed  strictly  as  per  the  Ministry's specifications for Road and Bridge Works for National Highways;
- iii. The  project  shall  be  implemented  with  an  approved  typical cross-section, including rebuilding of crust, use of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) and Stone Matrix Asphalt, and provision of necessary junction improvements, precast drains, traffic  signals  and  safety  measures,  in  order  to  address environmental concerns, economy of the project and safety of road users;
- iv. The  implementing  agency  of  the  State  Government  shall coordinate with the Regional Office of the Ministry, to ensure that principal design elements are vetted before the project is put to bid, and the mode of execution shall be on Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) mode.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 2198 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Power Projects in Mizoram
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Shri Richard Vanlalhmangaiha

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2198 ANSWERED ON 12.02.2026

## POWER PROJECTS IN MIZORAM

2198. SHRI RICHARD VANLALHMANGAIHA:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Union Government has any proposal for setting up of power generation projects in Mizoram;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof,  including  the  location,  type  of  project  and generating capacity (in megawatts); and
- (c) the present status of such proposals and the extent of Union Government involvement or financial support therein?

## A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

(a) to (c) : As  per  section  7  of  the  Electricity  Act,  2003,  any  generating company  may  establish,  operate  and  maintain  a  generating  station  without obtaining a licence under this Act if it complies with the technical standards relating to connectivity with the grid referred to in clause (b) of section 73.

The Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) under the administrative  control  of  Ministry  of  Power  undertake  to  establish  power generation projects based on the techno-economic viability of the project. At present,  there  is  no  proposal  for  setting  up  of  power  generation  project  in Mizoram by CPSUs under Ministry of Power.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2195 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Incomplete Works of Connecting Road
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Sudhakar Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2195 ANSWERED ON 12 TH  FEBRUARY, 2026

## INCOMPLETE WORKS OF CONNECTING ROAD

2195.  SHRI SUDHAKAR SINGH:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  construction  work  on  the  proposed  road  connecting Naya  Bhojpur  (Buxar)  in  Bihar  to  Janeshwar  Mishra  Bridge  (Ballia district) in Uttar Pradesh has not yet started; and
- (b)  if  so,  the  reasons  therefor  along  with  the  time  by  which  the construction work of the said road is likely to be started and likely to be completed?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a)  &  (b)     The  Government  in  the  Ministry  of  Road  Transport  and Highways (MoRTH), is primarily  responsible for  the  development  and maintenance  of  National  Highways  (NHs)  in  the  country  including Bihar. The road proposed to connect Naya Bhojpur (Buxar) in Bihar to Janeshwar  Mishra  Bridge  in  Ballia  district  of  Uttar  Pradesh  is  not  a National Highway. Development of the said road is being taken up by the State Government of Bihar through Bihar Rajya Pul Nirman Nigam.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2191 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Development of Airports under UDAN Scheme
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Abhishek Banerjee

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2191

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  12th February 2026 )

## DEVELOPMENT OF AIRPORTS UNDER UDAN SCHEME

2191.    SHRI ABHISHEK BANERJEE Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the details and the number of airports developed under the UDAN scheme that are currently non-operational or temporarily non-operational, State-wise;
- (b) the total expenditure incurred on the construction, maintenance and upkeep of such airports since 2017 including the amount spent during the last three years;
- (c) the total subsidy or Viability Gap Funding (VGF) released for routes connected to these airports and the duration for which such subsidies were provided; and

(d)  whether  any  assessment  has  been  undertaken  to  examine  the  commercial  and operational viability of these airports after the withdrawal of subsidies and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (c):  As  on  20.01.2026,  93  unserved  and  underserved  airports  (including  12 heliports and 2 water aerodromes) have been developed and operationalised across the country under the UDAN Scheme.

The details of non-operational airports are as follows:

1. Ambikapur in Chhattisgarh
2. Bhavnagar in Gujarat
3. Shimla in Himachal Pradesh
4. Kalaburgi in Karnataka
5. Datia in Madhya Pradesh
6. Ludhiana and Pathankot in Punjab
7. Pakyong in Sikkim
8.  Kushinagar,  Aligarh,  Azamgarh,  Chitrakoot,  Shravasti  and  Moradabad  in  Uttar Pradesh
9. Cooch Behar in West Bengal;

A total of Rs. 831.33 Cr. has been incurred towards the development of the said airports. There is no provision under the UDAN Scheme for the management and upkeep of nonoperational  airports.  Further,  an  amount  of  Rs.  260.2  Cr.  has  been  disbursed  so  far towards VGF for routes connecting these airports.

(d):  Under  the  UDAN  (RCS)  Scheme,  the  commercial  and  operational  viability  of airports and routes is assessed through a market-based bidding process, wherein routes are awarded with Viability Gap Funding (VGF) support for a fixed period of three years, after which airlines are expected to operate without subsidy based on passenger demand and commercial feasibility.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2189 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Construction of Houses for Urban Poor
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Arun Kumar Sagar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2189 TO BE ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 12, 2026

## CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSES FOR URBAN POOR

## NO.  2189.   SHRI ARUN KUMAR SAGAR:

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

- (a) whether the Government has approved the construction of houses for the urban poor in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  these  houses  are  likely  to  be  constructed  in  all  the cities/States of the country or in some selected cities/States only and if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the details of the funds allocated/provided for the said purpose along with the targets set for implementation of the same in the selected cities/States?

## ANSWER

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

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

- (a) to  (c):  'Land'  and  'Colonisation'  are  State  subjects.  Therefore, schemes  related  to  housing  for  their  citizens  including  urban  poor  are implemented by States/Union Territories (UTs) in their respective areas. However,  Ministry  of  Housing  and  Urban  Affairs  (MoHUA)  supplements efforts  of  States/UTs  by  providing  Central  Assistance  under  Pradhan Mantri  Awas  Yojana  -  Urban  (PMAY-U)  and  PMAY-U  2.0  with  an  aim  to provide all weather pucca houses with basic civic amenities to all eligible urban beneficiaries in all urban areas across the country.

As per the Scheme Guidelines of PMAY-U 2.0, selection of beneficiaries, formulation & execution of projects are done by States/Union Territories (UTs). States/UTs are to undertake assessment of housing demand under different verticals through suitable means. Eligible citizens may also apply through Unified Web Portal of PMAY-U 2.0 and register their demand with all  details  on  the  portal.    Based  on  the  demand  and  selection  of beneficiaries,  the  project  proposals  are  prepared  and  approved  by  the State Level Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (SLSMC) headed by the Chief  Secretary  of  States/UTs  for  further  consideration  of  release  of Central  Assistance  by  Central  Sanctioning  and  Monitoring  Committee

(CSMC).

Based on the project proposal submitted by States/UTs, a total of 122.28 lakh houses including 10.66 lakh under PMAY-U 2.0, have been sanctioned by the Ministry, so far. Of the sanctioned houses, 114.84 lakh houses have been  grounded;  of  which  97.02  lakh  are  completed/delivered  to  the beneficiaries across the country as on 22.01.2026. The houses sanctioned under the scheme involves Central Assistance of ₹ 2.05 lakh crore against which ₹ 1.76 lakh crore has been released on the basis of compliances achieved by States/UTs in respect of sanctioned projects. The progress of the scheme can also be accessed on the PMAY-U dashboard (https://dashboard.pmay-urban.gov.in).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2187 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Incomplete Work of State Highway-7
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Bhausaheb Rajaram Wakchaure

## be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  work  on  State  Highway  No.7  (Savli  Vihir  to  BharwasLasalgaon Road) under Shirdi Lok Sabha Constituency was started in 2014 but the crucial section from Derde-Phata to Lasalgaon remains incomplete so far and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the students, particularly children and girls have to face a serious  risk  of  accidents  due  to  the  narrow  road  in  the  Kolpewadi Cooperative  Sugar  Factory  and  the  nearby  college  area  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (c) whether bullock carts and heavy vehicles ply on this road during the rainy season causing severe traffic congestion and increase the number of accidents and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether  the  Government  is  likely  to  take  the  necessary  steps  to expedite the widening of this road from Derde-Phata to Kolpewadi and the sugar factory and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) The Government in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is primarily responsible for development  and  maintenance  of National Highways (NHs). Savalivihir  to  Derde  Fata  section  has  been  declared  as NH-160 and the development of this section is under implementation with target for completion of works in June, 2026.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2187 ANSWERED ON 12 TH  FEBRUARY, 2026

## INCOMPLETE WORK OF STATE HIGHWAY-7

†2187. SHRI BHAUSAHEB RAJARAM WAKCHAURE:

Will the MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

The remaining Derde Fata - Bharvas - Lasalgaon section is a State Road,  the  development  and  maintenance  of  which  is  being  done  by  the State Government of Maharashtra through its own resources. As reported by  the  State  Government,  the  widening  works  on  this  section  excluding Derde  Fata  to  Madhi  (near  Kolpewadi)  section  is  under  implementation with target for completion in December, 2026.

(b) to (d) The road in Kolpewadi Cooperative Sugar Factory and the nearby college area is a  State Road. As reported  by the State Government, the carriageway width of this road is 5.50m (Intermediate-lane). The upgradation of these roads is to be taken up by the State Government.

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