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List of Questions for WRITTEN ANSWERS Thursday, March 18, 2021/Phalguna 27, 1942 (Saka) ______

(Ministries of Civil Aviation; Housing and Urban Affairs; Jal Shakti; Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises; Minority Affairs; New and Renewable Energy; Ports, Shipping and Waterways; Power; Road Transport and Highways; Youth Affairs and Sports) (®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö; †Ö¾ÖÖÃÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¿ÖÆü¸üß ÛúÖµÖÔ; •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ; ÃÖæõ´Ö, »Ö‘Öã †Öî¸ü ´Ö¬µÖ´Ö ˆª´Ö; †»¯ÖÃÖÓܵÖÛú ÛúÖµÖÔ; ®Ö¾Öß®Ö †Öî¸ü ®Ö¾ÖßÛú¸üÞÖßµÖ ‰ú•ÖÖÔ; ¯Ö¢Ö®Ö, ¯ÖÖêŸÖ ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ; ×¾ÖªãŸÖ; ÃÖ›ÍÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ; µÖã¾ÖÖ ÛúÖµÖÔÛÎú´Ö †Öî¸ü ÜÖê»Ö ´ÖÓ¡ÖÖ»ÖµÖ) ______Total Number of Questions — 230

Release of Payment (b) whether public consultations were held before †3681. SHRI UPENDRA SINGH RAWAT: the privatization of these airports and if so, the details SHRI BHOLANATH (B.P. SAROJ): thereof, including the number and dates of such consultations along with participating stakeholders and Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND if not, the reasons therefor; HIGHWAYS (c) whether the Ministry received objections from ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß any State against such privatization and if so, the details be pleased to state: of action taken on such objections; (a) whether the Government is aware that NKC (d) the present status regarding privatisation of Projects Private Limited company obtained big contract Trivandrum Airports; tender of national highways from the Government and (e) whether there was any objection against lack of entrusted work to many small companies including Jam- prior experience and technical capacity of the bidder Jam Company Private Limited after receiving full payment who was awarded the project; and from the Government but payment is not being made to these small companies which is causing hardships to the (f) if so, the reasons for overruling the same and officials/workers of these small companies; awarding all the six airports to the same bidder? (b) if so, the details thereof along with the reaction of the Government thereto; Privatisation of Airport (c) the action being taken/ by the Government 3683. SHRI GAURAV GOGOI: against such companies like NKC Projects Private Limited; and Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION (d) the steps taken/being taken by the Government ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß to ensure that the funds released to such companies be pleased to state: reach to the intended eligible users? (a) the details of privatisation of the six airports in India; Bidding Process for Privatisation of Airport (b) whether it is true that prescribed procedure of 3682. ADV. DEAN KURIAKOSE: public consultation or consultation with the State SHRI M. SELVARAJ: Governments which are mandatory for leasing out AAI SHRI K. MURALEEDHARAN: airports through the Public Private Partnership (PPP) SHRI BENNY BEHANAN: mode were not followed; SHRI ANTO ANTONY: SHRI SAPTAGIRI SANKAR ULAKA: (c) if so, the reason therefor; SHRI UTTAM KUMAR REDDY (d) whether recommendations of Department of NALAMADA: Economic Affairs were incorported and if not, reasons SHRI VINCENT H. PALA: therefor; and DR. A. CHALLAKUMAR: (e) whether it is true that a contract to develop more Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION than one airport was not given to the same bidder ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß before? be pleased to state: (a) whether the Ministry is aware of the concerns Open Defecation Free Status raised raised by NITI Aayog and Department of Economic 3684. SHRI S. VENKATESAN: Affairs on the airport bidding process in 2019, where the Adani group had been awarded six airports and if so, the Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI details of the action taken on such objections; •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß ______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 676 be pleased to state: (c) whether the project is likely to be completed (a) the total number of households which do not within the original deadline set for its completion, if so, have toilet constructed under Swachh Bharat Mission the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and so far; (d) the funds allocated, sanctioned, released and (b) the details of the villages not having Sanitary utilized for this project during each of the last three Complex yet; years and the current year? (c) whether it is true that the Public Sanitary Complexes are commonly utilized by the Dalit population; Funds for Damaged Houses (d) whether the construction of toilets equated with †3688. DR. DHAL SINGH BISEN: quitting the practice of open defecation; and Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN (e) the details of the efforts made for behavioural AFFAIRS change of people on sanitation? †Ö¾ÖÖÃÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¿ÖÆü¸üß ÛúÖµÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Employment Opportunities in Solar Energy Sector be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government contemplates to provide 3685. DR. A. CHALLAKUMAR: funds under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana or any SHRI M. SELVARAJ: other scheme for reconstructing the damaged houses or Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE providing new houses to the affected families; and ENERGY (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons ®Ö¾Öß®Ö †Öî¸ü ®Ö¾ÖßÛú¸üÞÖßµÖ ‰ú•ÖÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß therefor? be pleased to state: (a) the number of employment opportunities created AUSC Technology based Thermal Power Plants by solar energy sector in the country during the last three years and the current year, year and state-wise? 3689. SHRI VINCENT H. PALA: Will the Minister of POWER State of Art Stadium/Facilities ×¾ÖªãŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: †3686. SHRI SANJAY BHATIA: (a) whether the Research and Development project Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS for development of Advanced Ultra Super Critical (AUSC) µÖã¾ÖÖ ÛúÖµÖÔÛÎú´Ö †Öî¸ü ÜÖê»Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß Technology based Thermal Power Plants, Phase-1 has be pleased to state: been completed as proposed initially; (a) whether the Government proposes to construct (b) if so, the details thereof along with the funds state of the art stadiums in every district and provide sanctioned and released for the completion of entire state of the art facilities in the existing stadiums to Phase-1; develop the interest of the youth towards sports and to (c) the details regarding the proposed timeline for train the talented young sportspersons at local level Phase-2; itself; (d) whether there is any proposal to discontinue the (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons said project and if so, the reasons therefor; and therefor; (e) if not, whether any funds have been approved for the same during the last two years and if not, the (c) whether the Government proposes to provide reasons therefor? state of the art facilities in the Karan stadium situated in Karnal district of Haryana in coordination with the State Government so that local youth may earn name for the Gundlakamma Project State and the country at international level by getting its 3690. SHRI BALASHOWRY VALLABHANENI: benefit; and Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI (e) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor? •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Sriram Sagar Project Stage-II be pleased to state: (a) whether Gundlakamma Project in Andhara 3687. DR. G. RANJITH REDDY: Pradesh has been taken up under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) on priority basis; •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (b) if so, the details thereof; be pleased to state: (c) the targeted irrigation protential of the project; (a) whether it is true that Sriram Sagar Project Stage (d) the time by which it is likely to be completed; II in Telangana has been taken up under PMKSY with and a targeted irrigation protential of 1,78,000 hectares on (e) the quantum of funds sanctioned for this project priority basis; during each of the last three years and the current year (b) if so, the details thereof; and the funds spent so far during this period? ______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 677 Flood Forecasting Increasing Risk of Floods 3691. SHRI KHAGEN MURMU: 3694. SHRIMATI APARAJITA SARANGI: Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: be pleased to state: (a) whether India has recently shifted towards (a) whether it is true that the country has been deterministic forecast whereas advanced countries facing an increased risk of flood during the last three like USA, EU and Japan have already shifted years; towards ensemble forecast coupled with Inundation (b) if so, the details of the States that suffered the modelling; maximum loss due to flood during the last three years; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) whether the Government has plans to construct, (c) the steps taken/being taken by the enhance and upgrade stormwater drain systems to Government to modernise not only the telemetry increase flood resilience; infrastructure but also raise the technological (d) if so, the details thereof with specific plans for compatibility with tiver basin specific hydrological, Odisha; hydrodynamic and inundation modelling so that the country can witness probabilistic based flood forecast (e) whether the Government has plans to introduce with a lead time of more than seven hundred ten days any measures to increase flood resilience across India; and at par with the developed world; (f) if so, the details thereof? Erosion of Brahmaputra River Land Use for Central Vista 3692. SHRI M. BADRUDDIN AJMAL: 3695. SHRI NATARAJAN P.R.: Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß AFFAIRS be pleased to state: †Ö¾ÖÖÃÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¿ÖÆü¸üß ÛúÖµÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (a) whether the Government is aware of the fact that be pleased to state: acute erosion is continuing at different locations of (a) whether the Government has received any Mediertari, Fakirganj, Salmara and Hazirhat area on south proposal from Delhi Development Authority for allotment bank of river Brahmaputra in Dhubri, South Salmara of land use for Central vista, construction of residence Mankachar districts of Assam; for dignitaries and some Governmental departments; and (b) if so, the details of total area which has been (b) if so, the details thereof? eroded away and the numbers of families affected by the erosion during the last three years; Recall Policy for Vehicles (c) the details of families who were rehabilitated/ allotted patta land during the said period; and 3696. SHRIMATI POONAM MAHAJAN: SHRI G.M. SIDDESHWAR: (d) the steps taken by the Government to control the eroding situation in the area? Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

Encroachment of Water Bodies ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: 3693. SHRI SUDHAKAR TUKARAM SHRANGARE: (a) whether the Government has conducted any study to ascertain the number of deaths in road accidents Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI involving Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs) not meeting •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß prescribed safety standards; be pleased to state: (b) if so, the details and outcome thereof; (a) whether the Government is aware that a (c) whether the Government has introduced a large number of water bodies in the country mandatory recall policy for vehicles which do not meet have been encroached and diverted for use for other prescribed safety standards; purposes; (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons (b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise particularly therefor; and in Maharashtra; and (e) the number and the details of vehicles recalled (c) the steps taken by the Government for by automobile manufacturers due to safety defects in identification and conservation of such water bodies in the country during the last three years and in the current a time bound manner? year? 678 Relief to Small Entrepreneurs (a) whether the Government is aware that there is constantly increase in the number of unauthorized †3697. SHRIMATI RANJANBEN DHANANJAY BHATT: colonies and illegal construction by occupying Government land in various parts of the country; Will the Minister of MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (b) if so, the details thereof; ÃÖæõ´Ö, »Ö‘Öã †Öî¸ü ´Ö¬µÖ´Ö ˆª´Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß (c) whether the Government has received any complaints/ suggestions to put an end to illegal be pleased to state: occupation of Government land for construction or other (a) whether the Government is considering to provide purposes; relief to the small entrepreneurs seriously; (d) if so, the details thereof; (b) if so, whether the Government has taken any steps in this direction so far; (e) whether the Government is contemplating any plans to put an end to the unauthorized colonies and (c) if so, the details thereof; and illegal construction in the vacant Government lands; and (d) if not, the reasons therefor? (f) if so, the details thereof?

Damages of Roads Due to Cyclone in Tamil Nadu Minority Development Programme in Chhattisgarh 3698. SHRI A. RAJA: Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND †3701. SHRIMATI GOMATI SAI: HIGHWAYS Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß †»¯ÖÃÖÓܵÖÛú ÛúÖµÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has conducted survey (a) whether the Government has expansion minority to ascertain the damages of roads due to recent cyclone development programme in Chhattisgarh; Nivar/ Brevi in various parts of Tamil Nadu especially in Nilgiris district; (b) if so, the details thereof; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether this expansion has been done on the (c) whether the Government has received any basis of any study; and proposal from the State Government regarding sanction (d) if so, the details thereof? of funds; and (d) if so, the funds sanctioned by the Government for reconstruction and repair of such damaged roads in Tap Water under JJM various parts of Tamil Nadu especially in Nilgiris district? 3702. SHRI KESINENI SRINIVAS: Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI FASTag Transactions •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß 3699. SHRIMATI RITA BAHUGUNA JOSHI: be pleased to state: Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND (a) the break-up of the percentage of households HIGHWAYS provided tap water under the Jal Jeevan Mission in ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Andhra Pradesh, district-wise; be pleased to state: (b) whether a functionality assessment was made (a) the number of FASTag transactions which have for the State of Andhra Pradesh and if so, the details taken place during the last financial year, month-wise; thereof; and (b) whether State-wise records of the said number is (c) whether an alternative mechanism is set up for available and if so, the details thereof; delivery monitoring for households that do not have an (c) the proportion of FASTag transactions vis-a-vis Aadhar Number and if so, the details thereof? total transactions; and (d) the steps being taken by the Government to Adoption of E-20 Fuel incentivize the use of FASTag for higher participation? 3703. SHRI P.C. MOHAN: Unauthorised Constructions on Government Land Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND 3700. SHRI NALIN KUMAR KATEEL: HIGHWAYS SHRIMATI SUMALATHA AMBAREESH: ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN be pleased to state: AFFAIRS (a) whether the Government proposes to introduce †Ö¾ÖÖÃÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¿ÖÆü¸üß ÛúÖµÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß E-20 fuel as automotive fuel; be pleased to state: (b) if so, the salient features thereof; and ______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 679 (c) the steps taken by the Government to facilitate (b) if so, the details thereof; and development of E-20 compliant vehicles as well as (c) the number of clusters that are of regular or adoption of mass emission standards for this fuel? major types out of aforesaid clusters, State-wise and the funds allocated for the purpose? Six-lanning Projects 3704. SHRIMATI MANJULATA MANDAL: Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban) Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND 3707. SHRIMATI SANGEETA KUMARI SINGH HIGHWAYS DEO: ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß SHRIMATI SARMISTHA SETHI: SHRI RAJA AMARESHWARA NAIK: be pleased to state: DR. JAYANTA KUMAR ROY: (a) the estimated cost of the six-lane expansion DR. SUKANTA MAJUMDAR: works of NH-16 from Chandikhole to Bhadrak and from SHRI VINOD KUMAR SONKAR: Bhadrak to Balasore; SHRI BHOLA SINGH: (b) the time by which the said expansion work is SHRI RAJVEER SINGH (RAJU BAAIYA): likely to be completed; and SHRI NISITH PRAMANIK: (c) the details of agencies assigned the job for Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN execution? AFFAIRS †Ö¾ÖÖÃÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¿ÖÆü¸üß ÛúÖµÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Air Freight Subsidy be pleased to state: 3705. MS. PRATIMA BHOUMIK: (a) whether the Government has proposed to launch SHRI SHIVAKUMAR C. UDASI: the Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban) for providing universal Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION water supply in all 4,378 Urban Local Bodies with 2.86 crores household tap connections; ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß (b) if so, the details thereof; be pleased to state: (c) whether the liquid waste management in 500 (a) whether the Government has included 22 more AMRUT cities is also proposed by the Government; and perishable products under air freight subsidy for the agri-perishables of NER States to boost value addition (d) if so, the details thereof including the steps in agriculture and allied products and their exports and being taken by the Government in this regard so far? if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government has announced new Suggestions to Make Air Travel Comfortable scheme for development of health system capacities at †3708. SHRIMATI SHARDABEN ANILBHAI airports under the PM Atma Nirbhar Swasth Bharat PATEL: Yojana; and SHRI MITESH RAMESHBHAI PATEL (c) if so, the details thereof along with the allocation (BAKABHAI): under this scheme for NER States including Tripura? Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß Formation of New SFURTI Clusters be pleased to state: 3706. SHRIMATI GODDETI MADHAVI: (a) whether suggestions are received through the DR. SANJEEV KUMAR SINGARI: website of the Ministry of Civil Aviation also with DR. BEESETTI VENKATA SATYAVATHI: reference to the announcement made during the flight SHRI N. REDDEPPA: inviting suggestion to make the air travel more SHRI P.V. MIDHUN REDDY: comfortable; and SHRI M.V.V. SATYANARAYANA: SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR BELLANA: (b) the details of the number of suggestions received SHRI POCHA BRAHMANANDA REDDY: so far including the number of suggestions out of these SHRIMATI CHINTA ANURADHA: which have been implemented? Will the Minister of MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES Welfare of National Sportspersons ÃÖæõ´Ö, »Ö‘Öã †Öî¸ü ´Ö¬µÖ´Ö ˆª´Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß 3709. SHRI JAYANT SINHA: be pleased to state: SHRIMATI MANEKA SANJAY GANDHI: SHRI FEROZE VARUN GANDHI: (a) whether the Government has recently inaugurated SHRI JAGDAMBIKA PAL: 50 new Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI) clusters in 18 States across the Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS country; µÖã¾ÖÖ ÛúÖµÖÔÛÎú´Ö †Öî¸ü ÜÖê»Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß ______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 680 be pleased to state: (a) the details of financial burden faced by States (a) whether the Government has taken any steps to and consumers due to Transmission and Distribution ensure the welfare of national sportspersons and take (T&D) loss of power by the power companies, State- care of their physical, mental, and financial needs during wise; the lockdown, if so, the details thereof including the (b) the details of the transmission loss expected to financial assistance provided during the last three years; be incurred as per the norms of power generation; (b) the steps taken/being taken to ensure athletes (c) the extent of transmission loss incurred by the participating in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics and Asian power companies during the last three years and the Games, 2022 remain physically and mentally fit and current year; and healthy; and (d) the policy formulated by the Government to (c) the steps taken to ensure that the athletes reduce the transmission losses? participating in the Tokyo Olympics and other upcoming International Tournaments receive an adequate and safe practice environment? Fire Accidents in Crackers Manufacturing Units 3712. SHRI MANICKAM TAGORE B.: Objectives and Features of Pey Jal Survekshan Will the Minister of MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES 3710. SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO: SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR SAHU: ÃÖæõ´Ö, »Ö‘Öã †Öî¸ü ´Ö¬µÖ´Ö ˆª´Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA: be pleased to state: SHRI SANJAY SADASHIVRAO (a) whether the Government is concerned about the MANDLIK: continuous fire accidents in crackers manufacturing units SHRI RAJENDRA DHEDYA GAVIT: in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu and if so, the details thereof; SHRI SUBRAT PATHAK: SHRI RAVI KISHAN: (b) whether the Government would come forward to SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE: set up any investigation/experts team to find out the SHRI RAVINDRA KUSHWAHA: actual reasons behind such accidents and if so, the details thereof; Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (c) the total number of fire accidents that happened during the last four years in fire manufacturing industries †Ö¾ÖÖÃÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¿ÖÆü¸üß ÛúÖµÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß and the compensation provided by the Government to be pleased to state: the affected victims/families; (a) whether the Government proposes Pey Jal (d) whether the Government is concerned that Survekshan to be conducted to ascertain equitable firework units, mostly comprising MSMEs in Sivakasi, distribution of water, reuse of wastewater and mapping are indefinitely closed due to huge financial crisis as of water bodies through a challenge process in the well as the ban of crackers ; country; (e) if so, whether the Government has decided to (b) if so, the details thereof; retrieve those sick or closed MSME units with the help (c) the details and the criteria fixed for selection of of financial package; and cities for Pey Jal Survekshan in the country; (f) if so, the details thereof along with the financial (d) the funds allocated and released under the package offered by the Government to make those closed project so far; and MSME units functional? (e) whether any time frame has been fixed for completion of the project and if so, the details thereof? Cases of Modification/Fitments on Auto Rickshaw 3713. SHRI BHOLANATH (B.P. SAROJ): Transmission and Distribution Loss of Power Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND 3711. DR. HEENA GAVIT: HIGHWAYS SHRI UNMESH BHAIYYASAHEB PATIL: ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE: be pleased to state: DR. SUJAY RADHAKRISHNA VIKHE PATIL: (a) whether the Government has taken note of the SHRI DHAIRYASHEEL SAMBHAJIRAO fact that a huge number of Three-Seater Auto Rickshaws MANE: (TSRs) plying on Delhi roads are fitted with sharp steel rods on rear fenders which tend to damage other vehicles Will the Minister of POWER and pose injury threat to people crossing the roads; ×¾ÖªãŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (b) if so, whether the said fitments are legally be pleased to state: permissible; 681 (c) if not, the number of such vehicles/TSRs Staff Strength in FAA penalized/challaned in Delhi during the last three years; 3716. SHRI VELUSAMY P.: and Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION (d) the stringent measures taken against such erring vehicles/TSRs in Delhi along with further course of ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß action taken/proposed to be taken to check and prevent be pleased to state: such modification/fitments on TSRs/vehicles in Delhi? (a) whether Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) has downgraded the safety of civil aviation due to the lack Grant of NH Status of trained technical staff at Directorate General of Civil 3714. SHRI SAPTAGIRI SANKAR ULAKA: Aviation (DGCA) and precarious shortfall of Flight Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND Operating Inspectors (FOI) in the DGCA’s pay roll and HIGHWAYS if so, the details thereof including the actual sanctioned strength and the present strength of FOIs as on date; ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (c) the details of FOIs on the payroll of DGCA and be pleased to state: status of remaining FOIs not on the payroll of DGCA (a) whether the Government proposes to grant status along with their method of payment; of National Highways (NHs) to Bhawanipatna - Muniguda (d) whether the Government is having any proposal - Bissamcuttack - Rayagada-Parvatipuram-Vizianagaram to recruit FOIs to fulfill the norms prescribed by the stretches; FAA; and (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons (e) if so, the details thereof? therefor; (c) whether the Government also proposes to grant NHs status to Gunupur-Baliguda (Phulbani) via PMAY in Rajasthan Padmapur - Gudari - Chandrapur stretches; †3717. SHRI SUMEDHANAND SARASWATI: (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN therefor? AFFAIRS Metro Rail Network in Cities †Ö¾ÖÖÃÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¿ÖÆü¸üß ÛúÖµÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß 3715. SHRI REBATI TRIPURA: be pleased to state: SHRI ANURAG SHARMA: (a) the number of residential units constructed/ SHRI GAUTHAM SIGAMANI PON: which were to be constructed in Rajasthan under the SHRI SELVAM G.: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana during each of the last SHRI DHANUSH M. KUMAR: three years including the current financial year along SHRI C.N. ANNADURAI: with the details thereof; SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR: (b) the details of criteria and rules set to become the Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN beneficiary of the said yojana; and AFFAIRS (c) the details of the residential units constructed in †Ö¾ÖÖÃÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¿ÖÆü¸üß ÛúÖµÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Rajasthan during the last three years along with the be pleased to state: funds allocated for the said purpose, location/district- wise? (a) whether the Government is planning to expand metro rail network to over 25 cities by 2025; (b) if so, the details thereof including names of the Road Safety Awareness cities that have been shortlisted and are to be covered; †3718. SHRI DILESHWAR KAMAIT: (c) whether the number of people using metro rail SHRIMATI GEETA KORA: service has drastically grown during the last five years Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND and if so, the details thereof including the factors HIGHWAYS contributed for the same; ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (d) whether the Government proposes to connect the cities/towns in North-Eastern region including Tripura be pleased to state: by Metro Rail network and if so, the details thereof; (a) whether the number of road accidents is (e) whether Union Government has received any increasing day by day in the country and if so, the draft proposal for metro train project from the State policy formulated to prevent such accidents; Governments of Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra (b) whether any funds are released to the States/ and Tamil Nadu; and Union Territories for road safety awareness and if so, (f) if so, the details thereof including the action the funds released during each of the last three years, taken on such proposal? State/UT-wise;

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 682 (c) whether the Government keeps the details of the (e) the steps being taken by the Government to Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) involved in cover the wider section of the beneficiaries of this road safety awareness campaign and if so, the names of scheme within the State; and such NGOs along with the funds released to them during (f) whether the Government has sanctioned any the said period; funds in this regard within Assam so far and if so, the (d) whether any NGOs/individuals have been details thereof along with the target set under phase II awarded recently for conducting road safety awareness in Assam? programme; and (e) if so, the details thereof along with the criteria adopted for selecting NGOs/individuals for the said DDA Housing Schemes awards? 3721. DR. SUBHASH RAMRAO BHAMRE: SHRI KULDEEP RAI SHARMA: Development of MMLPs under Bharatmala SHRI SUNIL DATTATRAY TATKARE: Pariyojana SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE: DR. DNV SENTHILKUMAR. S.: 3719. SHRI ARJUN LAL MEENA: DR. AMOL RAMSING KOLHE: SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY: SHRI KAUSHAL KISHORE: Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS †Ö¾ÖÖÃÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¿ÖÆü¸üß ÛúÖµÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: be pleased to state: (a) whether Delhi Development Authority (DDA) (a) the number of projects planned and sanctioned has been unsuccessful in selling the flats in three under the Bharatmala Pariyojana in the country; consecutive housing schemes with allottees surrendering the allotment and if so, the details thereof along with the (b) the details of Multi-Modal Logistics Parks reasons therefor; (MMLPs) proposed under the Pariyojana; (c) the extent to which the construction of the (b) whether DDA has looked into the factors MMLPs is likely to ease logistics problem in the country; responsible for the failure of the schemes and if so, the corrective steps taken in this regard; (d) whether any study has been done to identify the locations and propose construction of the said MMLPs; (c) whether DDA proposes to launch a new housing scheme 2021 with a cost of more than one crore for MIG (e) if so, the details including methodology and flats; findings thereof; (d) if so, the reasons for fixing such a huge amount (f) the details of locations identified for MMLPs along with the criteria adopted for selecting the said as market price along with the number of flats to be locations; and offered and category wise; (g) the funds allocated and spent on MMLPs till (e) whether online system is likely to be adopted for now? applying flats in the scheme and if so, the details thereof; and (f) the steps taken by the Government to dissuade Swachh Bharat Mission (GRAMIN) non-serious applicants and speculators from applying 3720. SHRI KRIPANATH MALLAH: for the scheme? SHRI NIHAL CHAND: SHRIMATI JASKAUR MEENA: Use of FASTag Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß 3722. SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR SAHU: SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE: be pleased to state: SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA: (a) the salient features of the Swachh Bharat Mission SHRI SANJAY SADASHIVRAO (Gramin); MANDLIK: (b) the details of the funds sanctioned, allocated SHRI RAJENDRA DHEDYA GAVIT: and utilized under this mission within Assam and SHRI SUBRAT PATHAK: Rajasthan during the last three years; SHRI RAVI KISHAN: (c) the number of sanctioned toilets under the said SHRI RAVINDRA KUSHWAHA: mission in Ganganagar and sausa districts of Rajasthan SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO: during the last three years; Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND (d) the details of the target set and achievements HIGHWAYS made so far under the mission within Assam and ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Rajasthan during the last three years, district-wise; 683 be pleased to state: Real Estate Database (a) whether the Government has declared use of 3725. SHRI VIJAY KUMAR DUBEY: FASTag as mandatory for collection of toll at various SHRI C.N. ANNADURAI: National Highways in the country and if so, the details SHRI REBATI TRIPURA: thereof; SHRI GAUTHAM SIGAMANI PON: (b) whether the Government has any data regarding SHRI ARVIND GANPAT SAWANT: the number of vehicles operating without FASTag in the SHRI SELVAM G.: country and if so, the details thereof; SHRI DHANUSH M. KUMAR: SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR: (c) whether the vehicles without FASTag will be compounded as per any prescribed provisions; Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (d) if so, the details thereof; and †Ö¾ÖÖÃÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¿ÖÆü¸üß ÛúÖµÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (e) the manner in which the locals, villagers and be pleased to state: farmers who need to cross toll plazas frequently in their day to day activities are to be addressed by the toll (a) whether the Union Government is planning to collecting agencies/Government? develop a central database on real estate activity across the country; (b) if so, the details thereof including aims and Rooftop Solar Energy panels on Government objective behind the move; Buildings (c) whether the Union Government has consulted 3723. SHRI T.R.V.S. RAMESH: the States including Tripura, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu DR. BHARATIBEN DHIRUBHAI SHIYAL: and Real Estate Regulatory Authorities in this regard Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE and if so, the details thereof; and ENERGY (d) the number of States that have implemented the ®Ö¾Öß®Ö †Öî¸ü ®Ö¾ÖßÛú¸üÞÖßµÖ ‰ú•ÖÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 and achievements made since inception of the Act; be pleased to state: (e) whether the Union Government has asked (a) whether the Government proposes to install remaining States to implement RERA so as to ensure the solar power plants or rooftop solar energy panels on all objective of one nation one RERA and if so, the details Government buildings; thereof; and (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons (f) the time by which central database on real estate therefor; will be developed and made effective for the benefit of (c) the number of Government buildings where the home buyers? said plants/panels have been installed at present; and (d) the estimated power generated by the said plants/ Water Pollution panels along with the achievements made thereunder? 3726. SHRI RAJESHBHAI CHUDASAMA: Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI Solar-Wind Energy Generators •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß 3724. SHRIMATI APARUPA PODDAR: be pleased to state: SHRI T.N. PRATHAPAN: (a) whether the Government has constituted any Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE study group for the study of ill-effects of increasing ENERGY water pollution in rivers of the country and to address ®Ö¾Öß®Ö †Öî¸ü ®Ö¾ÖßÛú¸üÞÖßµÖ ‰ú•ÖÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß it; be pleased to state: (b) if so, the details thereof; (a) whether the Government proposes to install (c) the details of the provisions made to save the solar-wind energy generators in fisheries across the rivers from getting polluted and to clean them at present; country; (d) whether the Government is working on any time (b) if so, the details thereof; bound plan to make the rivers completely pollution free; and (c) whether the Government also proposes to promote the scheme/programme by educating fishermen (e) if so, the details thereof? about climate change; (d) if so, the details thereof, and Industry and Investors Facilitation Centre (e) the funds to be allocated, released and utilized 3727. SHRIMATI RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE: for the said purpose during the current year, State-wise? SHRI MANOJ KOTAK: 684 Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE (a) whether the Government has recently launched ENERGY a Go Electric Campaign to help reduce the import bill; ®Ö¾Öß®Ö †Öî¸ü ®Ö¾ÖßÛú¸üÞÖßµÖ ‰ú•ÖÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (b) if so, the details thereof; be pleased to state: (c) whether this initiative will help the country in securing a cleaner and a greener future; and (a) whether the Government porposes to establish an Industry and Investors Facilitation Centre to provide (d) if so, the details thereof? correct and timely information on policies and programme of the Government and to resolve the investors issues; AMRUT in Odisha (b) whether the Facilitation Centre will work as a fast track mechanism in resolving the issues of renewable †3731. SHRI BASANTA KUMAR PANDA: energy projects and taking the Ease of Doing Business Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN (EODB) to a notch higher; and AFFAIRS (c) if so, the details thereof? †Ö¾ÖÖÃÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¿ÖÆü¸üß ÛúÖµÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: Losses to Electricity Boards (a) the details of the projects in operation at present in Kalahandi and Nuapada districts under AMRUT †3728. SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV: scheme; Will the Minister of POWER (b) the funds allocated for these projects; and ×¾ÖªãŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (c) the time by which these projects are likely to be be pleased to state: completed along with their present status? (a) the annual losses to the electricity boards during the last three years and the current year, State-wise; Use of Honey in Place of Refined Sugar (b) the current consumption of electricity along with †3732. SHRI AJAY KUMAR MISRA TENI: the quantity of electricity produced by them from their own sources, State-wise; Will the Minister of MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (c) the source from where remaining electricity is supplied to the said States; and ÃÖæõ´Ö, »Ö‘Öã †Öî¸ü ´Ö¬µÖ´Ö ˆª´Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß (d) the efforts being made by the State Governments be pleased to state: to attain self-reliance in electricity production along with (a) whether the Government proposes to provide the contribution made by the Union Government? sachets and cubes of honey in place of refined sugar along with tea/coffee in airlines and hostels in an effort to strengthen the rural economy in the country; Cleaning of Water Bodies (b) if so, the details thereof; and 3729. SHRI S. JAGATHRAKSHAKAN: (c) the targets fixed/being fixed for next two years Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI under the said scheme? •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: DAY-NULM (a) the measures taken/to be taken by the 3733. SHRI PARVESH SAHIB SINGH VERMA: Government to keep water bodies clean, reduce the over Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN consumption of water, strive for equal distribution of AFFAIRS resources and add innovative solutions like small water enterprises etc.; and †Ö¾ÖÖÃÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¿ÖÆü¸üß ÛúÖµÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (b) the efforts made/to be made by the Government be pleased to state: to meet the biggest challenge of cleaning and (a) the details of measures taken under the rejuvenation of water bodies? Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) during the last three years; Go Electric Campaign (b) the details of amount spent on NULM per State 3730. SHRI ADALA PRABHAKARA REDDY: by the Government during the last three years; SHRI P.V. MIDHUN REDDY: (c) the details of beneficiaries of NULM per State SHRI SRIDHAR KOTAGIRI: during the last three years; Will the Minister of POWER (d) whether the Government has taken initiatives to ×¾ÖªãŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß train youth in skills like Artificial Intelligence and Big be pleased to state: Data; and

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 685 (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons be pleased to state: therefor? (a) the present status of inter-linking of river projects in the country particularly Cauvery - Godavari project in Share of MSMEs the State of Tamil Nadu and the funds allocated to the State for the purpose so far; 3734. SHRI C.N. ANNADURAI: SHRI GAUTHAM SIGAMANI PON: (b) the steps being taken by the Government to SHRI ARVIND GANPAT SAWANT: expedite the projects; SHRI SELVAM G.: (c) whether any other proposal sent by the State of SHRI DHANUSH M. KUMAR: Tamil Nadu in this regard is still pending with the SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR: Government; and Will the Minister of MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM (d) if so, the details thereof along with the action ENTERPRISES taken by the Government thereon? ÃÖæõ´Ö, »Ö‘Öã †Öî¸ü ´Ö¬µÖ´Ö ˆª´Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: Toll Collection in Kerala (a) the share of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the total industrial production, export, 3737. SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH: employment generation and creation of assets in the Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND country during each of the last three years and the HIGHWAYS current year, State/UT-wise; ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (b) the contribution of MSME sector towards GDP be pleased to state: growth during each of the last three years and current year; (a) whether it is a fact that toll collection which was (c) whether the share of MSME sector in the total started at Kollam highway in Kerala without the industrial production in the country has seen declining permission of State Government and is now being stopped trend in the recent years and if so, the details thereof by the Police; and the reasons therefor; (b) if so, the reaction of the Government in this (d) whether the Government has set any target for regard; the growth of MSME sector in view of the Atmanirbhar (c) whether the Government proposes to phase out Bharat programme and if so, the details thereof alongwith collection of tolls from several highways in Kerala where steps taken to achieve the higher growth rate; and toll collections surpassed the intended target and if so, (b) the other steps taken by the Government to the details thereof; and formulate an integrated policy for promotion of MSMEs (d) whether the Government proposes to introduce in the country? a framework to effectively control the exploitative toll collection in the country and if so, the details thereof? Use of Green Technology in Construction of Roads †3735. SHRI MOHAN MANDAVI: Tackling of Floods and Erosion in Assam SHRI CHUNNI LAL SAHU: 3738. SHRI ABDUL KHALEQUE: Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: be pleased to state: (a) whether state-of-the-art and green technologies (a) whether the Union Government has any action are being used in construction of roads across the plan to tackle the recurring floods and erosion in the country; country every year particularly in Assam and if so, the details thereof; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the States which are likely to get immediate (b) whether the Union Government has conducted benefits under the new Economic Corridor Projects; and any assessment with regard to floods and erosion and if so, the details thereof; (d) the total number of plants which have been geo- tagged till date with the help of ‘Harit Path’ mobile app? (c) whether the Union Government has taken any step regarding mechanism to control erosion after Detailed Project Report of “Integrated Flood and Erosion Inter-linking of River Projects Management of Beki and Manas rivers which were 3736. SHRI THIRUNAVUKKARASAR SU: returned to the State Government last year since no compliance to the comments of CWC was received Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI therefrom for more than three months; and •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (d) if so, the details thereof? ______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 686 R & D Activities by KVIC (a) whether the Union Government has launched Society for Affordable Redressal of Disputes - Ports 3739. SHRI ANURAG SHARMA: (SAROD-Ports); Will the Minister of MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM (b) if so, the details thereof; ENTERPRISES (c) whether the SAROD-Ports will ensure the right ÃÖæõ´Ö, »Ö‘Öã †Öî¸ü ´Ö¬µÖ´Ö ˆª´Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß kind of environment and inspire confidence in private be pleased to state: players to promote ease of doing business in the Maritime (a) the details of the Research and Development sector; and (R&D) activities undertaken in the country especially in (d) if so, the details thereof? northern part of Uttar Pradesh during the last three years by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) for promotion of Khadi products; Functional Household Tap Connections (b) whether any tie-ups have been formed by the 3742. SHRI SHANTANU THAKUR: KVIC with any National or State Level Institution to Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI organize exhibitions for promotion of Khadi products in the country including Uttar Pradesh during the last three •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß years and the current year and if so, the details thereof, be pleased to state: State/UT-wise; and (a) whether the Government is providing Functional (c) the details of the schemes to revitalize Khadi Household Tap Connection (FHTC) to every rural sector in Uttar Pradesh? household through Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM); (b) if so, the details of the implementation process Road Projects as per AP Reorganisation Act, 2014 of the mission; and 3740. SHRI JAYADEV GALLA: (c) the details of FHTC service delivery of water under JJM, State-wise especially in Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND West-Bengal? HIGHWAYS ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß PMAY-U be pleased to state: †3743. SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA: (a) whether as per 13th Schedule to the Andhra SHRI PARBATBHAI SAVABHAI PATEL: Pradehs Reorganisation Act, 2014, rapid road connectivity from new capital to Hyderabad and other important Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN cities in Telangana was envisaged and five roads AFFAIRS identified by the Government of Andhra Pradesh †Ö¾ÖÖÃÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¿ÖÆü¸üß ÛúÖµÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß were forwarded to the Union Government for be pleased to state: implementation; (a) the main objectives of Pradhan Mantri Awas (b) if so, the present status thereof; Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U); (c) whether one of these five road projects a stretch (b) the basis on which beneficiaries are selected of 65 kms along Hyderabad-Nagarjunasagar-Macherla- under the said yojana; and Piduguralla-Guntur-Amaravati is proposed to be declared as National Highway (NH) and if so, the details (c) the names of the cities of Gujarat where houses thereof; are being allotted thereunder? (d) whether it is a fact that either ends of Macharla and Guntur are connected with NH-565 and 167A Rural Sanitation Survey respectively but stretch between Macharla and Guntur †3744. SHRI DIPSINH SHANKARSINH RATHOD: has been left out from declaring as NH; and SHRI MOHANBHAI KALYANJI (e) if so, the reasons therefor and the steps taken to KUNDARIYA: declare this stretch as NH? Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß SAROD - Ports be pleased to state: 3741. SHRI TALARI RANGAIAH: (a) whether any Rural Sanitation Survey Campaign Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND has been started in the country; WATERWAYS (b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and ¯Ö¢Ö®Ö, ¯ÖÖêŸÖ ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (c) the details of the success of Jal Shakti Abhiyan be pleased to state: among the States along with their names?

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 687 Work on Kuthiran Tunnel and NH-544 SHRIMATI JASKAUR MEENA: 3745. SHRI T.N. PRATHAPAN: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß HIGHWAYS be pleased to state: ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (a) the salient features of ‘UDAN’ scheme; be pleased to state: (b) the details of funds sanctioned, allocated and (a) the present status of construction of Kuthiran utilised under this scheme in Rajasthan during the last tunnel and Mannuthi - Vadakkancheri stretch of NH-544; three years; (b) whether the Government is aware of the accidents (c) the number of places of Rajasthan covered under happening between Kuthiran tunnel and Mannuthi- this scheme so far; Vadakkancheri stretch of NH-544 due to the pending (d) whether the Government proposes to upgrade construction work and if so, the details thereof; the existing airstrip in Sri Ganganagar district and if so, (c) the reasons for delay in completion of the said the details thereof; and projects; (e) whether the Government is contemplating to (d) whether there has been any conflict/differences cover all the district of Rajasthan under this scheme; amongst various Governments/departments/agencies and if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is regarding the said project; and likely to be done? (e) if so, the details thereof along with the reaction of the Government thereto? Piped Water to every Household 3749. SHRI RAMALINGAM S.: Policy for Promotion of Renewable Energy Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI 3746. SHRIMATI PRATIMA MONDAL: •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE be pleased to state: ENERGY (a) whether it is true that the Union Government is ®Ö¾Öß®Ö †Öî¸ü ®Ö¾ÖßÛú¸üÞÖßµÖ ‰ú•ÖÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß intensifying the implementation of piped water to all be pleased to state: rural households under the Jal Jeevan Mission; (a) the details of the policy formulated for the (b) if so, the details thereof; promotion of renewable energy in view of the power (c) whether the Union Government has received any crisis in various States of the country; request from the State Government of Tamil Nadu to (b) the details of the works undertaken by the State provide adequate funds to implement the piped water to Nodal Agencies (SNAs) in the field of renewable energy all rural households under the Jal Jeevan Mission; and sector in rural areas; and (d) if so, the action taken by the Union Government (c) the details of the achievement made thereof, in this regard? State/UT-wise? Status of Renewable Energy Projects Krishi Udan Yojana in Gujarat 3750. SHRI CHANDESHWAR PRASAD: †3747. SHRI JASWANT SINGH BHABHOR: Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION ENERGY ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß ®Ö¾Öß®Ö †Öî¸ü ®Ö¾ÖßÛú¸üÞÖßµÖ ‰ú•ÖÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: be pleased to state: (a) the main objectives of Krishi Udan Yojna; (a) the details of on-going renewable energy projects in the country, State-wise including Bihar; (b) the locations from where this service is likely to be started; (b) the details of under-constructed projects, their capacity and the time by which these are likely to start (c) the names of the districts of Gujarat with which generating electricity, State-wise; and this service is likely to be connected; and (c) the steps already taken by the Government in (d) whether this service is likely to be started from this regard? tribal districts of Gujarat also?

Power Grid Connectivity UDAN Scheme in Rajasthan 3751. DR. T. SUMATHY (a) THAMIZHACHI 3748. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SINGH: THANGAPANDIAN: SHRI NIHAL CHAND:

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 688 Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state: ×¾ÖªãŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (a) whether the Government is implementing any be pleased to state: scheme to set up enterprises for the welfare of poor people belonging to scheduled caste category; (a) the steps taken by the Government to establish power grid connectivity between Tamil Nadu and other (b) if so, the details thereof; and States; (c) the total number of schemes implemented by the (b) the steps taken by the Government to expedite Government for the welfare of the poor belonging to SC the establishment of green corridor power grid to cater category during the last two years and the current year? the needs of people of Tamil Nadu; and (c) the quantum of funds allocated and spent during Sagarmala Programme in Odisha the last three years for the said purpose? 3755. SHRI PINAKI MISRA: Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND Road Accidents WATERWAYS 3752. SHRI V.K.SREEKANDAN: ¯Ö¢Ö®Ö, ¯ÖÖêŸÖ ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND be pleased to state: HIGHWAYS (a) the status of implementation of various projects ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß under the Sagarmala programme in Odisha, along with be pleased to state: their names; (a) whether a drastic decline has been noticed in the (b) the projects proposed to be developed in Odisha number of road accidents during the year 2020 and if so, under the Sagartat Samriddhi programme, along with the details thereof; their names; and (c) whether the nationwide lockdown was one of the (c) the details of the impact, the Sagartat Samriddhi reasons for the said decline and if so, the details thereof; programme will make in the implementation of the Sagarmala programme? (d) whether the Government is considering any action towards further reduction in the number of road accidents in the coming years; and Funds Released for Solar Schemes (e) if so, the details thereof? †3756. SHRIMATI JYOTSNA CHARANDAS MAHANT: Compensation to Land Owners Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY 3753. SHRI JUAL ORAM: ®Ö¾Öß®Ö †Öî¸ü ®Ö¾ÖßÛú¸üÞÖßµÖ ‰ú•ÖÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS be pleased to state: ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (a) the quantum of funds released by the Government for solar schemes to the State of Chhattisgarh; be pleased to state: (b) whether the funds are released year-wise or as (a) the details of National Highways (NHs) per the plan; constructed in Odisha during the last three years; (c) if so, the details thereof; and (b) whether the land of the private individuals including of tribals was acquired for any of these NHs (d) whether additional funds have been demanded and if so, the details thereof; by the State for the said purpose? (c) whether any compensation in lieu thereof has been given to the land owners and if so, the details Implementation of DDUGJY and SAUBHAGYA thereof; and 3757. SHRI KOMATI REDDY VENKAT REDDY: (d) if not, the steps taken by the Government to pay SHRIMATI VANGA GEETHA compensation to the eligible land owners? VISWANATH: SHRI MANNE SRINIVAS REDDY: Setting up of Enterprises for Scheduled Will the Minister of POWER Caste People ×¾ÖªãŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß †3754. SHRI CHUNNI LAL SAHU: be pleased to state: Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM (a) the status of implementation of Deen Dayal ENTERPRISES Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) and Pradhan ÃÖæõ´Ö, »Ö‘Öã †Öî¸ü ´Ö¬µÖ´Ö ˆª´Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana - Saubhagya, phase-wise;

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 689 (b) the details of States covered, beneficiaries listed Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS and criteria adopted for the said yojanas; µÖã¾ÖÖ ÛúÖµÖÔÛÎú´Ö †Öî¸ü ÜÖê»Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß (c) the details of funds sanctioned, released and be pleased to state: spent during the last three years and the current year, sector-wise; (a) the details of total assets owned by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sanghathan (NYKS) and the monetary value of (d) the details of demand received and steps taken by the States thereon, year and State-wise including assets owned by it; Telangana and Andhra Pradesh; and (b) the funds allocated by NYKS to the States of (e) the future action plan by the Union Government Bihar, West Bengal, Assam, Mizoram, Meghalaya, in this regard? Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh respectively since 2010; programme-wise; (c) whether the funds were allocated to Arunachal Depleting Water Table Pradesh for Drug Abuse Programme between 2018 to 3758. SHRIMATI PRENEET KAUR: 2021; and Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI (d) if so, the details regarding utilisation of these •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß funds? be pleased to state: (a) whether any policy/strategy has been formulated Khelo India Scheme to resolve the problem of depleting water table in Punjab 3761. DR. KALANIDHI VEERASWAMY: and if so, the details thereof; SHRI SUDHAKAR TUKARAM (b) whether the Government has conducted any SHRANGARE: empirical research/study to assess the quantity of river Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS water available in Punjab and if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government proposes to set up any µÖã¾ÖÖ ÛúÖµÖÔÛÎú´Ö †Öî¸ü ÜÖê»Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß tribunal to assess/ascertain the availability of water in be pleased to state: Punjab; and (a) the features of the Khelo India Scheme; (d) if so, the details thereof along with the estimated (b) the details of the funds sanctioned, allocated time period by which such a tribunal is likely to be set and utilized under the said scheme within Tamil Nadu up? during the last three years; (c) whether the Government is mulling to establish Delhi Land Pooling Policy Khelo India State Centres of Excellence under this scheme; 3759. SHRI JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL: (d) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise including Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu and if not, the reasons AFFAIRS therefor; †Ö¾ÖÖÃÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¿ÖÆü¸üß ÛúÖµÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (e) the time by which such centres are likely to be be pleased to state: established in Tamil Nadu; and (a) the status of Delhi Land Pooling Policy in P1 (f) the steps taken by the Government for developing zone; grass root level sports infrastructure as well as creating facilities for sporting excellence? (b) whether all the villages in P1 zone including Khera Kalan have been notified urban and as development area; Benefits under Credit Guarantee Fund Trust (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons †3762. DR. KRISHNA PAL SINGH YADAV: therefor along with the time by which the process is likely to be completed; Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (d) whether the Union Government has taken up the matter with the Government of NCT Delhi (GNCTD) and ÃÖæõ´Ö, »Ö‘Öã †Öî¸ü ´Ö¬µÖ´Ö ˆª´Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß other agencies to expedite the process so that be pleased to state: construction can be started for the benefit of thousands of people waiting the affordable housing under this (a) the number of Micro, Small and Medium policy; and Enterprises (MSMEs) which have been given benefit of funds under Credit Guarantee Fund Trust in Madhya (e) if so, the details and outcome thereof? Pradesh by the Union Government; (b) whether the Government has any proposed for Assets of NYKS setting up Khadi Gram Udyog and cottage industries in 3760. SHRI SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH: Madhya Pradesh and if so, the details thereof;

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 690 (c) the names of schemes being run in the country (g) whether the Government has an assessment of for market promotion and the extent to which Madhya the likely loss of jobs in MSME sector due to COVID- Pradesh has been benefitted from it; and 19 and if so, the details thereof? (d) the number of traditional industries benefitted under a Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Features of Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban) Industries (SFURTI) and the details with special reference to Madhya Pradesh? 3765. KUMARI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE: Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN Targets Achieved under JJM in Karnataka AFFAIRS 3763. SHRI ANNASAHEB SHANKAR JOLLE: †Ö¾ÖÖÃÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¿ÖÆü¸üß ÛúÖµÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state: •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (a) whether the Government has announced Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban) to provide universal coverage be pleased to state: of water supply to all households through functional (a) the details of the targets achieved under JJM till taps in all 4,378 statutory towns; now in Karnataka; (b) if so, the details including its objectives and (b) the details of the targets achieved and funds salient features thereof and the total outlay for the allocated and disbursed, district-wise; Mission; (c) whether the use of MIS and asset tagging is (c) whether it is a fact that in order to promote done in the mission; and Public Private Partnership (PPP), it has been mandated (d) if so, the village level details thereof in the for cities having million plus population to take up PPP district of Belagavi and if not, whether the Government projects worth minimum of 10 percent of their total intends to do this in future? project fund allocation; and (d) if so, the details thereof? Registered MSMEs 3764. SHRI K. NAVASKANI: Salient Features of Atmanirbhar Bharat Yojana SHRI UTTAM KUMAR REDDY †3766. SHRI NIHAL CHAND: NALAMADA: SHRIMATI JASKAUR MEENA: SHRI BALUBHAU ALIAS SURESH DR. MANOJ RAJORIA: NARAYAN DHANORKAR: SHRI KARTI P. CHIDAMBARAM: Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM DR. AMAR SINGH: ENTERPRISES MS. MIMI CHAKRABORTY: ÃÖæõ´Ö, »Ö‘Öã †Öî¸ü ´Ö¬µÖ´Ö ˆª´Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM be pleased to state: ENTERPRISES (a) the salient features of Atmanirbhar Bharat Yojana ÃÖæõ´Ö, »Ö‘Öã †Öî¸ü ´Ö¬µÖ´Ö ˆª´Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß for promotion of MSMEs; be pleased to state: (b) the details of funds likely to be spent across the (a) the details of total number of MSMEs registered country under the said scheme; in the country, State/UT-wise; (c) the details of the targets fixed by the Government (b) the number of MSMEs registered in the country under the said scheme; including in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu during the (d) the present status of the said scheme; financial years 2014-15 and 2019-20, district-wise; (c) the number of MSMEs in the country including (e) the time by which the said scheme is likely to be in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu which have been closed launched; and down during the financial years 2014-15 and 2019-20 and (f) the steps being taken by the Government to the reasons therefor; provide soft loans and promotion of advanced (d) the number of MSMEs in the country including technology for MSMEs? in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu that have been shut down due to economic distress between March, 2020 Agreements to Facilitate and December, 2020, district-wise; 3767. SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY: (e) whether there is consistently low registration of SHRI ARJUN LAL MEENA: MSME projects in the country since 2018 and if so, the details thereof; SHRI KAUSHAL KISHORE: (f) whether the Government has made any Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION assessment of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß MSME sector so far and if so, the details thereof; and be pleased to state:

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 691 (a) whether the Government has entered into (c) the details and the progress made during the last agreement with any agency to make air travel easier and three years and the current year till date, State-wise? if so, the details thereof including need for such agreement; National Highway Projects (b) whether the Government has renegotiated the general air service agreements with other countries and 3771. SHRI KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY: if so, the details thereof; and Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND (c) the number of flights/operations which have HIGHWAYS been operationalised under the special or renegotiated ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß air service agreements along with the details thereof? be pleased to state: (a) the details and the present status of major Implementation of Solar Energy Scheme National Highways (NHs) projects taken up during the †3768. SHRI JYOTIRMAY SINGH MAHATO: last three years in the country, State/Route/Km/year- wise; Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (b) the funds sanctioned/spent thereon, project- wise; ®Ö¾Öß®Ö †Öî¸ü ®Ö¾ÖßÛú¸üÞÖßµÖ ‰ú•ÖÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (c) the road map prepared for future, State-wise; and be pleased to state: (d) the proposals received from the States along (a) whether the Union Government has launched with the action taken by the Government thereon during solar energy scheme and if so, the details thereof; the said period? (b) whether the said scheme is being implemented in West Bengal and if so, the details thereof; Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan (c) whether the Union Government has received any proposal from the State Government and if so, the 3772. SHRI Y.S. AVINASH REDDY: details thereof; and Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI (d) the quantum of solar power being received by •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß the State of West Bengal? be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has undertaken any Web Check in for Air India programme under Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan in Andhra 3769. PROF. SAUGATA RAY: Pradesh; Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION (b) if so, the details thereof; ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß (c) the quantum of funds earmarked for this programme and the funds released so far; be pleased to state: (d) whether the Government of Andhra Pradesh has (a) whether the Government noticed that passengers recommended any programme thereunder; and are facing a lot of problem on online web check in for Air India; (e) if so, the details thereof? (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and (c) the steps taken to enable the passengers to do Drone Use Permission the web check in under Prime Minister‘s Digital India 3773. DR. BEESETTI VENKATA SATYAVATHI: era? SHRI M.V.V. SATYANARAYANA: SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR BELLANA: SHRIMATI CHINTA ANURADHA: Expert Committee on Augmenting Water Table SHRI P.V. MIDHUN REDDY: 3770. SHRIMATI VANGA GEETHA SHRI ADALA PRABHAKARA REDDY: VISWANATH: SHRI N. REDDEPPA: Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI DR. SANJEEV KUMAR SINGARI: SHRIMATI GODDETI MADHAVI: •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß (a) whether the Government has constituted an expert committee/task force for timely reviewing and be pleased to state: suggestions on augmenting the water table by harnessing (a) whether the Government has granted conditional rain water and if so, the details thereof; exemption for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Sytem (RPAS) (b) the steps taken by the Government to save/store drones, usage to the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers the water for future needs that flow into sea; and Welfare (MoAFW); ______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 692 (b) if so, the details thereof; (e) the criteria in deciding which student trainees (c) whether the Government has allowed drone were to be released; deployment by the Agriculture Ministry for remote (f) whether all trainees who had not competed at a sensing data collection in Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima State or national level were released; Yojana (PMFBY) only; and (g) if not, the reasons thereof; and (d) if so, the details thereof? (h) whether the results of any assessment that was carried out were communicated to the student trainees? Nal Jal Yojana †3774. SHRI VIJAY KUMAR: Impact of Travel Restriction on Aviation Sector Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI 3777. SHRI KULDEEP RAI SHARMA: •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß SHRI SUNIL DATTATRAY TATKARE: DR. DNV SENTHILKUMAR. S.: be pleased to state: DR. AMOL RAMSING KOLHE: (a) the number of villages where Nal Jal Yojana DR. SUBHASH RAMRAO BHAMRE: under Jal Jeevan Mission has been implemented in Bihar SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE: alongwith the progress report thereof; Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION (b) the total funds allocated as well as spent on the ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß Nal Jal Yojana in Bihar as on date; and be pleased to state: (c) whether the Mission is likely to be completed by 2021 or additional time is likely to be given for completion (a) whether the aviation sector has been significantly of this mission? impacted due to the travel restrictions imposed in the country and if so, the quantum of losses suffered by the aviation sector; Standard of Sports among Minorities (b) whether Directorate General of Civil Aviation †3775. SHRI DHARAMBIR SINGH: (DGCA) has announced an increase in the fares of air travel in the country; Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS (c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor †»¯ÖÃÖÓܵÖÛú ÛúÖµÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß along with the action taken by the Government in this be pleased to state: regard; (a) the details of the steps taken by the Government (d) whether the DGCA has consulted all the to raise the standard of sports among minorities; stakeholders before increasing the fares and if so, the (b) whether the Government has formulated any details thereof; scheme to open stadium/gymnasium in minority (e) whether increase in the fares will adversely dominated districts to raise the standard of sports in affect air passengers and if so, the details thereof; minorities;and (f) whether the Government has received any (c) if so, the number of districts in which stadium/ representation from the air travellers in this regard and gymnasium have been opened so far? if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government thereon; and Release of Student Trainees by SAI Centres (g) the corrective steps taken by the Government to make fares affordable to the common man? 3776. DR. SHASHI THAROOR: Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS Assistance to States under AIBP µÖã¾ÖÖ ÛúÖµÖÔÛÎú´Ö †Öî¸ü ÜÖê»Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß †3778. DR. MANOJ RAJORIA: be pleased to state: Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI (a) the number of student trainees that the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre in Thiruvananthapuram •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß has released in its “weeding out” process in 2020; be pleased to state: (b) whether these student trainees were released in (a) the financial assistance provided to States under the middle of the academic year; Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) to (c) whether some trainees who were released had complete major and medium irrigation projects during met their annual performance targets and had been the last three years; retained by the centre in March 2020; (b) the total number of schemes included so far (d) whether these students trainees were given the under AIBP; option of being transferred to other SAI Centres or any (c) the number of schemes from Rajasthan that have other support or counselling; been included therein;

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 693 (d) whether the Government proposes to include be pleased to state: more schemes under this programme in near future; and (a) whether the Government proposes to review the (e) if so, the details thereof? energy policy to make the power generated from non- conventional energy sources more popular; Har Ghar Nal Har Ghar Jal Yojana (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the details of the steps taken by the Government †3779. SHRI NABA KUMAR SARANIA: to make non-conventional energy more popular in the Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI economically backward region especially in Bundelkhand •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß and Uttarakhand and remote villages of hilly areas? be pleased to state: (a) the details of the Har Ghar Nal Har Ghar Jal Closure of Small Scale Industries Yojana; †3782. SHRI SADASHIV KISAN LOKHANDE: (b) the details of the schemes being implemented by Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM the Government to provide safe drinking water to the ENTERPRISES people, State-wise; ÃÖæõ´Ö, »Ö‘Öã †Öî¸ü ´Ö¬µÖ´Ö ˆª´Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß (c) whether the people of Assam are compelled to drink salty water and if so, the details of the arrangement be pleased to state: being made by the Government in this regard; (a) whether a large number of small indistries have (d) whether the people of lower area of our been closed in various States of the country; neighbouring country Bhutan are facing a lot of problem (b) if so, the number of such industries that have regarding drinking water and if so, the details of the been closed and the reasons behind their closure; and necessary steps being taken by the Government in this (c) the steps taken by the Government to revive regard; them? (e) the number of villages which have received drinking water under the said scheme in BTR of Assam; and Shortage of Drinking Water (f) the time by which all villages are likely to get 3783. DR. UMESH G. JADHAV: drinking water? Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Allocation of Funds under PM-KUSUM be pleased to state: 3780. SHRI UTTAM KUMAR REDDY (a) whether there is a shortage of drinking water in NALAMADA: the country and if so, the details thereof; State-wise Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE including Karnataka; and ENERGY (b) the measures being taken by the Government to ®Ö¾Öß®Ö †Öî¸ü ®Ö¾ÖßÛú¸üÞÖßµÖ ‰ú•ÖÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß overcome this shortage? be pleased to state: (a) the details of funds allocated under the Pradhan UDAN Scheme in Karnataka Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan 3784. SHRI PRAJWAL REVANNA: (PM-KUSUM), State-wise; Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION (b) the number, capacity and details of decentralised grid connected renewable energy power plants created ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß under PM-KUSUM along with the targets set for be pleased to state: 2020-21; and (a) whether the Government has launched UDAN- (c) the number of solar powered pumps installed the regional connectivity scheme in the country and if under PM-KUSUM, State-wise? so, the details, salient features and achievements made thereof; (b) the details of unserved and underserved regions Energy Policy which are connected under UDAN scheme in Karnataka †3781. SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH (c) the details of routes operationalized under the CHANDEL: scheme in Karnataka; and SHRIMATI MALA RAJYA LAXMI SHAH: (d) whether the Government has received request Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE from Government of Karnataka for operating airport in ENERGY Hassan under UDAN scheme to promote tourism and ®Ö¾Öß®Ö †Öî¸ü ®Ö¾ÖßÛú¸üÞÖßµÖ ‰ú•ÖÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß export of agricultural products, if so, the details thereof?

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 694 Status of Construction of NTPC Plant Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION †3785. SHRI ASHOK KUMAR RAWAT: ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state: ×¾ÖªãŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (a) whether the Government has done some analysis of airline companies in the country facing financial be pleased to state: crunch in the recent past; (a) whether the Government has approved setting (b) if so, the details thereof and if not the reasons up of NTPC plant at Bilhaur in Kanpur district of Uttar therefor; Pradesh, if so, the details thereof along with the cost of construction at that time; (c) whether the Government is taking any steps to help these companies in the interest of passengers and (b) the present construction cost of the plant as on the employees and if so, the details thereof and if not, date; the reasons therefor; and (c) the time-limit fixed for the completion of the (d) the number of domestic routes which have been construction work of the said plant and the number of cancelled by such companies during the last three years times extension were given along with the duration of due to non-profitability along with the details thereof? each extension, date-wise; (d) the status of construction of the said plant as well as the time by which it is likely to be completed; and Promotion of MSMEs (e) the reasons for delay in construction of the said 3789. SHRI PRATHAP SIMHA: plant? SHRI L.S. TEJASVI SURYA: Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM Piped Potable Water ENTERPRISES †3786. SHRI RAHUL KASWAN: ÃÖæõ´Ö, »Ö‘Öã †Öî¸ü ´Ö¬µÖ´Ö ˆª´Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI (a) whether there has been a significant improvement •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß in the health of MSMEs following the Government‘s be pleased to state: Atmanirbhar Bharat announcement not to permit global (a) whethe the Government has any proposal to tenders upto Rs 200 crore and if so, the details thereof; supply potable water through pipes in every rural (b) whether the Government is aware that certain household permanently in the next three years; tender announcements request companies to submit (b) whether the Government proposes to check the irrelevant technical certificates not issued by any Indian continuous decline in water resources with the agencies like Electronic Products Environmental participation of rural communities; and Assessment Tool, instead of relying on Indian certificates like BIS, EPR, ISO 140001 etc; and (c) if so, the time frame fixed for the execution of said proposal and scheme along with the details thereof? (c) if so, the measures taken by the Government to promote MSMEs in participating in tenders below Rs 200 crore? Patna Metro Rail

3787. SHRIMATI VEENA DEVI: Loss of Lives due to Short Circuit and Current Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN †3790. SHRI RANJEETSINGH HINDURAO NAIK AFFAIRS NIMBALKAR: †Ö¾ÖÖÃÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¿ÖÆü¸üß ÛúÖµÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß SHRI BHAGIRATH CHOUDHARY: be pleased to state: Will the Minister of POWER (a) whether the Government has made an ×¾ÖªãŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß announcement about construction of metro rail network be pleased to state: in Patna; (a) whether it is a fact that there is a loss of lives (b) if so, the details thereof; and property due to short circuit and current across the (c) whether the Government has fixed any timeline country every year; to start the operations of metro rail in Patna and (b) if so, the details of the losses during the last (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons three years, State-wise; therefor? (c) whether the Government has formulated/ developed any effective scheme/equipments for the Analysis of Airline Companies protection from short circuit and current under Make in India and Startup initiative during the said period and if 3788. SHRI G.M. SIDDESHWAR: so, the details thereof; ______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 695 (d) whether the Government proposes to install any Flights under Vande Bharat Mission equipment such as electric shock proof devices in 3794. COL. RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE: Government institutions such as offices, schools, hospitals etc. to prevent the loss of lives caused by Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION short circuit and current in the country; and ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß (e) if so, the details thereof? be pleased to state: (a) the total number of inbound and outbound Pending Irrigation Projects flights flown under Vande Bharat Mission; †3791. SHRI VIJAY BAGHEL: (b) the total number of passengers that have taken these flights; Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI (c) the details of the countries and foreign airlines •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß covered under Vande Bharat Mission and Air Bubbles; be pleased to state: (d) whether there is a cap on air fares on air bubbles (a) whether the proposals for small and medium and if so, the details thereof; irrigation projects from various States including (e) the average time taken by Air India to refund Chhattisgarh are pending with the Government; amounts for cancelled tickets; and (b) if so, the details thereof, State/Union Territory- (f) the number of cancelled tickets for which wise; reimbursements are yet to be processed and reasons for (c) the details of the approved projects during the the delay? current year, State/Union Territory-wise; and (d) the details of the action taken/proposed to be Highway Projects as per AP taken by the Government for approving the pending Reorganisation Act, 2014 projects? 3795. SHRI RAM MOHAN NAIDU KINJARAPU: Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND Status of AMRUT HIGHWAYS 3792. SHRI MAHESH SAHOO: ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN be pleased to state: AFFAIRS (a) the details and present status of work related to †Ö¾ÖÖÃÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¿ÖÆü¸üß ÛúÖµÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß highways proposed under the Andhra Pradesh be pleased to state: Reorganization Act, 2014 and the time by which all the (a) the details of work done under AMRUT scheme projects are likely to be completed; in the State of Odisha; and (b) the total national highway widening projects (b) whether the targets have been achieved and if pending in the State of Andhra Pradesh and the time by so, the details thereof, city-wise and if not, the reasons which these projects are likely to be completed; therefor? (c) the steps taken by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) to improve road connectivity in the backward regions of the State; Disinvestment of Air India (d) the details of highways constructed in the State 3793. SHRI HEMANT TUKARAM GODSE: during the last year; Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION (e) the details of new highways proposed in the ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß State along with the financial allocation made for the purpose; and be pleased to state: (f) the steps taken for the development of Greenfield (a) whether the Government intends to disinvest Air Expressway connecting the city of Amaravati with India and its subsidiaries and if so, the details thereof Anantapur? and the reasons therefor; (b) the present stage of disinvestment and the steps taken by the Government in this regard; National Highways in Uttarkashi (c) whether the Government has taken any steps to †3796. SHRIMATI MALA RAJYA LAXMI SHAH: improve Air India‘s operations and financial performance; Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND and HIGHWAYS (d) if so, the details thereof including the financial ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß assistance given to Air India during each of the last five years and its resultant impact on the financial health of be pleased to state: Air India?

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 696 (a) the details and the length of National Highways cells technologies across the value chain and if so, the (NHs) passing through Uttarkashi region in Uttarakhand; details thereof; (b) whether the Government has taken special steps (d) whether any incentives and tax benefits have to promote cleanliness, safety/security on these NHs been proposed by the Government for companies and if so, the details thereof; investing in this area; and (c) the details of road accidents occurred on these (e) if so, the details thereof? NHs under the said region during the last three years; and Profit made by PGCIL (d) the steps taken by the Government to prevent road accidents in the said region? †3800. SHRI RAJAN VICHARE: Will the Minister of POWER Installation of Hydroelectric Power Plants ×¾ÖªãŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß 3797. SHRI B.B.PATIL: be pleased to state: Will the Minister of POWER (a) the percentage of profit made by the Power Grid ×¾ÖªãŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) during the last year; be pleased to state: (a) the details of plans proposed by the Government (b) whether NTPC Group has increased gross power for installation of hydroelectric power plants across the generation during the current year; country with the objective of reducing pollution, State- (c) if so, the details thereof; and wise; (d) the number of houses likely to be lightened by (b) the details of hydroelectric and thermal power wind based projects across the country and extent to plants installed in Telangana during the last three years, which the emission of carbon dioxide is likely to be district-wise; and reduced? (c) the details of progress of such projects undertaken in Telangana and the estimated time frame within which these are likely to be completed? Revamping of UDAN Scheme 3801. SHRI A. GANESHAMURTHI: Betterment of Minorities Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION 3798. KUNWAR DANISH ALI: ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state: †»¯ÖÃÖÓܵÖÛú ÛúÖµÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (a) whether the Government proposes to revamp/ be pleased to state: review the UDAN scheme which aims to link its smaller towns and cities to the wider air travel network through (a) the steps being taken by the Government for the the regional connectivity scheme (RCS); betterment of minorities in the country; and (b) if so, the details thereof; and (b) the funds allocated and spent so far for minority schemes during the last five years? (c) the total number of airports under UDAN scheme which are in operation in Tamil Nadu?

National Hydrogen Mission Water Connection to Every Household 3799. SHRI SRIDHAR KOTAGIRI: SHRI POCHA BRAHMANANDA REDDY: 3802. SHRIMATI SUNITA DUGGAL: SHRI N. REDDEPPA: Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR BELLANA: SHRIMATI CHINTA ANURADHA: •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE be pleased to state: ENERGY (a) whether there is any scheme or mission launched ®Ö¾Öß®Ö †Öî¸ü ®Ö¾ÖßÛú¸üÞÖßµÖ ‰ú•ÖÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß by the Government to provide water connection in every be pleased to state: household to empower women. (a) whether the Government has launched the (b) if not, the reasons therefor; and National Hydrogen Mission; (c) if so, the detail thereof along with the total (b) if so, the details thereof; number of connections provided so far and the funds (c) whether the said mission will help India to allocated for the same by the Government during the last become a global hub for manufacturing of hydrogen fuel two years, State-wise? ______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 697 Catch the Rain Campaiagn Commercial Passenger Flights Services 3803. SHRI GNANATHIRAVIAM S.: †3806. SHRI DEEPAK BAIJ: SHRI KOMATI REDDY VENKAT REDDY: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION SHRIMATI VANGA GEETHA VISWANATH: ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state: •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (a) the total number of airports in the country where be pleased to state: commercial passenger flights services have been started during the last three years; (a) whether the Government is considering to launch a 100 day Catch the Rain Campaign in view of a (b) the names of airports in Chhattisgarh where need to have collective responsibility on water commercial passenger flight services have been started; conservation; and (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government proposes to start (c) whether the Government comes out with schemes commercial passenger flight services from Raipur airport to catch the rain or rain harvesting; and and if so, details thereof? (d) if so, the details thereof along with the progress made in this regard in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana? Prime Minister‘s 15 Point Programme 3807. SHRI RAJU BISTA: Power Projects in Public and Private Sector Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS 3804. SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE: †»¯ÖÃÖÓܵÖÛú ÛúÖµÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state: ×¾ÖªãŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (a) the details of State and district-level committees be pleased to state: formed in West Bengal under Prime Minister‘s 15 Point (a) the total number of power projects sanctioned in Programme for welfare of minorities; public and private sectors in various States during the (b) the status and the details of the committees last three years and the current year; constituted for implementation of above programme in (b) the number of such projects lying pending along Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts; and with the number of those being executed as on date; and (c) the details of the expenditure incurred for the implementation of the programme from 2014 and till (c) the name of each of the said projects along with date? their estimated cost?

Indian Cruise Ship Industry Smart Name Plates †3805. DR. RAM SHANKAR KATHERIA: 3808. SHRI JASBIR SINGH GILL: SHRI SANJAY BHATIA: Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND SHRI NAYAB SINGH: WATERWAYS Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN ¯Ö¢Ö®Ö, ¯ÖÖêŸÖ ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß AFFAIRS be pleased to state: †Ö¾ÖÖÃÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¿ÖÆü¸üß ÛúÖµÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (a) whether the Union Government is planning to be pleased to state: promote Indian cruise ship industry and if so, the details (a) whether the Government proposes to install a thereof; smart name plate on every house of the smart cities that (b) whether the Union Government has conducted would help in tracking of positions pertaining to property any survey or study in this regard and if so, the details tax, electricity and water bills as well as daily lifting of garbage; thereof; (b) if so, the time by which such a system is likely (c) whether the State Governments can allow to become operational; operation of cruise ships in their respective areas and if so, the details thereof; (c) the names of the smart cities identified to be included in the list of preference for such a system in (d) the details and the total number of companies this regard along with the details thereof; and which operate cruises in India; and (d) the details of other facilities likely to be provided (e) the details of the number of cruise ships operated through the smart name plates? by these companies along with the route of operation for these cruise ships? ______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 698 PM SVANidhi Scheme Air traffic in Solapur 3809. SHRI D.K.SURESH: †3812. SHRI SHA.BRA.DR.JAI SIDDESHWAR Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN SHIVACHARYA MAHASWAMIJI: AFFAIRS Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION †Ö¾ÖÖÃÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¿ÖÆü¸üß ÛúÖµÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government introduced a scheme (a) whether the Supreme Court has issued orders to called the Pradhan Mantri Street Vendors Atmanirbhar dismantle the chimeney of a sugar factory disturbing air Nidhi (PM SVANidhi); traffic in Solapur; (b) if so, the details thereof including the objectives (b) the reasons for not dismantling the said chimeney of the scheme; so far; and (c) the funds allocated for the said scheme in the (c) the time by which the said Chimney is likely to current budget; be dismantled and air service likely to be started? (d) whether the Government has put in place a better mechanism to ensure that the beneficiaries are Speed Limit for Commercial Vehicles benefitted by the said scheme; and 3813. SHRI DEVUSINH JESINGHBHAI (e) if so, the details thereof? CHAUHAN: Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND Construction of New Over Bridges/Culverts on NH-2 HIGHWAYS 3810. SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß CHOUDHARY: be pleased to state: Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND (a) whether the Government porposes to increase HIGHWAYS the speed limit for commercial vehicles specially for ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß buses and car operators on various categories of be pleased to state: highways in the country; (a) the number of demands/requests for construction (b) if so, the details thereof; and of a new culvert/over bridges on NH-2 received from (c) the details of speed limits fixed for various the local representatives, villagers and students from categoris of vehicles at present? Bagodar in Giridih district and Barwadda of Dhanbad district; Status of Renewable Energy Sector after Covid-19 (b) the action taken by the Government in this regard; and 3814. SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI: (c) whether the Government proposes to construct Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE new over bridge/culvert at the said location and if so, ENERGY the time by which it is likely to be constructed; and ®Ö¾Öß®Ö †Öî¸ü ®Ö¾ÖßÛú¸üÞÖßµÖ ‰ú•ÖÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (d) if not, the reasons therefor? be pleased to state: (a) whether India‘s renewable energy sector Inland Water Transport rebounded to pre Covid level in the Decemeber quater and if so, the details thereof; 3811. SHRI MANOJ KOTAK: SHRI KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL: (b) whether country added 1.9 GW to post 59 per cent jump from the first quarter of the fiscal when Covid- Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND 19 brought all the activities to stand still and if so, the WATERWAYS details thereof; ¯Ö¢Ö®Ö, ¯ÖÖêŸÖ ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (c) whether Solar Energy Corporation of India has be pleased to state: found double buyers for solar panels and if so, the (a) whether it is a fact that 111 waterways have been details thereof; declared as National Waterways (NWs) in order to (d) the steps taken or being taken by the Government promote Inland Water Transport in the country; to meet the target of new and renewable energy sources (b) if so, the details and the status of these NWS; set by it for 2021? and (c) the details of the status of National Waterways Construction of Airports 53 i.e. Kalyan-Thane-Mumbai Waterways at Vasai Creek 3815. SHRI M. SELVARAJ: and Ulhas River System in Maharashtra State? DR. A. CHALLAKUMAR: ______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 699 Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION (d) whether the Government has taken any action ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß against the officials of NHAI who were held responsible for non-performance and other reasons; and be pleased to state: (e) if so, the details thereof for each of the last three (a) whether the Government proposes to develop/ years ? construct airports in various States of the country; (b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise including Airports without Flight Operations Tamil Nadu; (c) the number of airports out of these proposed to †3818. SHRI RAMCHARAN BOHRA: be developed into international standards; Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION (d) whether various States have requested for ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß enhanced aviation facilities in their areas; and be pleased to state: (e) if so, the details thereof, State-wise along with (a) the number of airports functioning in the country the response of the Government thereto? without any flight operation at present; (b) the extent of revenue loss suffered by the Energy Requirements Per Person Government as a result thereof; 3816. DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE: (c) the steps taken by the Government to start flight DR. SUJAY RADHAKRISHNA VIKHE operations in all airports; PATIL: (d) whether any scheme/process has been made by SHRI DHAIRYASHEEL SAMBHAJIRAO the Government to establish coordination with various MANE: States; and SHRI UNMESH BHAIYYASAHEB PATIL: (e) if so, the details thereof? DR. HEENA GAVIT: Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE NH Connecting Delhi and Punjab ENERGY ®Ö¾Öß®Ö †Öî¸ü ®Ö¾ÖßÛú¸üÞÖßµÖ ‰ú•ÖÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß 3819. SHRI RAVNEET SINGH BITTU: Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND be pleased to state: HIGHWAYS (a) whether the Government has an estimate of the energy requirements per person in the country for the ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß coming decade and if so, the details thereof; be pleased to state: (b)whether proposals are undertaken for research (a) whether the Government is aware that commuters and innovation in renewable and green energy such as have to face regular heavy traffic congestion at many solar, wind, and thermal power and if so, the details places on National Highway (NH) connecting Delhi and thereof; Punjab mainly due to non-completion or delay in construction of flyovers, bridges etc. and if so, the (c)whether there are estimates on India‘s capacity to reaction of the Government thereto; generate renewable energy, State-wise;and (b) the details and the present status of the (d)whether the current estimates will enable India to flyovers, bridges, road widening projects etc. pending reduce its energy import dependency in the upcoming on this NH especially in Karnal and Panipat, along with decade and if so, the details thereof? scheduled dates of their completion and the reasons for delay, re-allocation or cancellation of tenders, project-wise; Performance of NHAI (c) the details of the process being followed by the 3817. SHRI ANTO ANTONY: Government in the tendering process for highway projects Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND alongwith provisions of penalty for non-adherence to HIGHWAYS project deadlines; ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (d) whether the steps have been taken by the Government to ensure timely completion of all scheduled be pleased to state: projects on this NH to enable smooth travelling for the (a) the extent to which the Government is satisfied commuters; and with the performance and functioning of National (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons Highways Authority of India (NHAI); therefor? (b) whther the Ministry of Road and Transport Highways has made a remark that it is not satisfied with the performance of the NHAI officials; Waiting time at Toll Plazas (c) if so, the reasons therefor; 3820. SHRI SHRINIWAS PATIL: ______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 700 Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND be pleased to state: HIGHWAYS (a) the details of funds spent by the Government on ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß minority development between financial years 2015 and be pleased to state: 2021; and (a) whether any study has been undertaken regarding (b) the percentage of the budgetary allocation made the average time spent by the vehicles in queue at each by the Government and spent on the Sikh, Jain, Buddhist toll plaza on Asian Highway-47 (Old NH-4) stretch from and Parsi communities respectively during the above Pune to Kagal; period? (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) if not, whether the Government proposes to Irregularities in Hyderabad Metro Rail undertake such a study and implement measures to 3824. SHRI ANUMULA REVANTH REDDY: minimise waiting time in long queues at toll plazas Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN thereby minimising the huge losses of time and fuel; and AFFAIRS (d) the list of villages exempted from toll at Tasawade and Anewadi toll plazas on AH-47 in Satara district of †Ö¾ÖÖÃÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¿ÖÆü¸üß ÛúÖµÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Maharashtra? be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has received complaints regarding any ongoing irregularities in the Hyderabad Four-Laning Project metro rail project; †3821. SHRI ANIL FIROJIYA: (b) if so, the details thereof including the action Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND taken thereon; HIGHWAYS (c) whether it is true that the Concessionaire, in ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß collusion with the State Government has unlawfully be pleased to state: increased the fare by more than double, and yet, received and misappropriated a large proportion of the Viability (a) whether the Government proposes to convert Gap Funding (VGF) by the Union Government; the Ujjain-Chintaman, Jawasa-Hanspur-Lekoda- Limbapipaliya-Ralamandal-Indore roads into four-lane; (d) whether the Concessionaire was allowed to unlawfully misappropriate large unearned gains, by not (b) if so, the steps taken in this regards; and enforcing article 41 of the Concession Agreement; and (c) if not, the reasons therefor? (e) if so, the details thereof?

Proposal for International Airport in Kanpur Promotion of Scout and Guides Movement †3822. SHRI SATYADEV PACHAURI: 3825. SHRI HIBI EDEN: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß µÖã¾ÖÖ ÛúÖµÖÔÛÎú´Ö †Öî¸ü ÜÖê»Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government proposes to convert (a) whether the Government plans to implement new Kanpur domestic airport into international airport and if schemes to promote the scout and guides movement in not, the reasons therefor; the country and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government has received any (b) the total budgetary allocations for the National proposal from the Government of Uttar Pradesh in this Youth Development and contribution from non budgetary regard and if so, the details thereof; sources; (c) whether the Government thinks it appropriate to (c) whether measures have been taken to promote convert Kanpur airport at par with international airport National Service Schemes and Scout and Guide movement in view of the reputation of Kanpur earned at national in every school and university in the country; and and international industrial world; and (d) if so, the details thereof? (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor? MRO in Aviation Sector Allocation/Utilization of Funds for Minority 3826. SHRI LAVU SRI KRISHNA DEVARAYALU: Development Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION 3823. SHRI RAJENDRA AGRAWAL: ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state: †»¯ÖÃÖÓܵÖÛú ÛúÖµÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß ______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 701 (a) whether Tirupati has been identified for if so, the details of redressal measures proposed by the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) of aircraft in Government in this regard; and the country and if so, the details thereof; (f) whether the Government is implementing the (b) whether 85% of MRO activities for Indian civil recommendations made by the Supreme Court appointed aircrafts is performed in foreign countries and if so, the High Powered Committee for the purpose and if so, the details thereof; details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor? (c) the extent to which domestic MRO facilities will help in reducing foreign servicing of Indian civil aircrafts; Krishi Udan Scheme and †3829. SHRIMATI RATHVA GITABEN (d) the details of investment to be made in MRO in VAJESINGBHAI: the coming five years and expected employment generation thereof? Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß NH Projects in Maharashtra be pleased to state: 3827. SHRI BALUBHAU ALIAS SURESH (a) whether the Government has launched Krishi NARAYAN DHANORKAR: Udan Scheme; Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND (b) if so, the names of the States where works have HIGHWAYS been started under the said scheme so far; ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (c) whether any special provisions have been made for the tribal districts under the said scheme; and be pleased to state: (d) if so, the details thereof? (a) the details of new National Highway (NH) projects sanctioned for construction in the State of Maharashtra especially in Vidarbha region during the last three years; Construction of Farbisganj Airport (b) whether the Government has received any †3830. SHRI PRADEEP KUMAR SINGH: proposal for construction of new NHs from the State Government during the said period; Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION (c) if so, the action taken by the Government thereon; ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß and be pleased to state: (d) the funds allocated, released and utilised for (a) whether the works related to construction of development/construction of NHs in Maharashtra during Fabrisganj airport in Araria district of Bihar under each of the last three years? ‘UDAN‘-Regional Connectivity Scheme have got delayed; Environmental Impact Assessment of Road Projects (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; 3828. SHRI KARTI P. CHIDAMBARAM: (c) the time by which the construction work of the said airport is likely to commence; and Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (d) the details of the steps being taken by the Government in this regard? ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: Cutting of Trees along NHs (a) whether the flash flood on February 7, 2021 is likely to result in any review, assessment or public †3831. SHRI ARUN SAO: engagement regarding concerns about the road projects Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND in Uttarakhand and if so, the details thereof; HIGHWAYS (b) whether a comprehensive Environmental Impact ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Assessment of the road projects has been undertaken and if so, the details thereof and if not, reasons therefor; be pleased to state: (c) the extent of tree cover already lost and the (a) the number of trees cut down during the projected loss due to road projects; construction of Bilaspur-Raipur and Bilaspur-Mungeli- Podi National Highways (NHs) alongwith the number of (d) whether any tree-felling, hill cutting, waste trees planted in lieu thereof till now; dumping or future plan of construction has happened for areas under Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, Rajaji (b) whether complaints have been received against National Park, Valley of Flowers National Park or other cutting of trees without permission on both the said protected areas and if so, the details thereof; NHs; (e) whether the Government recognizes the concerns (c) if so, the details thereof alongwith the action that the freshly cut slopes may be prone to landslides taken agaisnt those found guilty; ______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 702 (d) whether complaints have been received regarding (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons the poor quality in the construction of both the NHs; therefor; and (c) whether the Government is having any (e) if so, the details thereof alongwith the action programme at present to increase participation of children taken against those found guilty? and youth in sports; (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons Renewable Energy Capacity therefor; (e) whether adequate facilities are available with the 3832. SHRI VINAYAK RAUT: Government to impart training to children and the youth Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE for the sports; ENERGY (f) if so, the details thereof; and ®Ö¾Öß®Ö †Öî¸ü ®Ö¾ÖßÛú¸üÞÖßµÖ ‰ú•ÖÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (g) the other steps taken by the Government to be pleased to state: ensure people‘s better/greater access to sports (a) the percentage of targeted renewable energy facilities? capacity during the year 2019-20; (b) the reasons for shortfall, if any, in the target; and Inter-linking of Rivers (c) the details of renewable energy projects set up †3836. SHRI DEVJI M. PATEL: by the Government during the last three years and the SHRI BHAGIRATH CHOUDHARY: current year, State-wise including Maharashtra? SHRI RANJEETSINGH HINDURAO NAIK NIMBALKAR: Criteria under PM SVANidhi Scheme Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI †3833. SHRIMATI GEETA KORA: •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN be pleased to state: AFFAIRS (a) the details of the rivers proposed to be linked in †Ö¾ÖÖÃÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¿ÖÆü¸üß ÛúÖµÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Rajasthan and Maharashtra under the inter-linking of be pleased to state the details of the criteria fixed to get rivers projects in the country along with the present the benefits of the PM SVANidhi scheme? status of the DPR of the said projects and Krishna- Bhima stabilization Project of Maharashtra; Renewable Energy Parks (b) whether the concerned State Governments have accorded their consent to the DPR related to the said 3834. SHRI KANUMURU RAGHU RAMA rivers; KRISHNA RAJU: (c) if so, the details thereof; Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE (d) whether the Union Government intends to ENERGY address the water crisis permanently by taking ®Ö¾Öß®Ö †Öî¸ü ®Ö¾ÖßÛú¸üÞÖßµÖ ‰ú•ÖÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß approvpriate action during the financial year 2021-22 be pleased to state: under the said proposed and sanctioned projects of Rajasthan and Maharashtra, if so, the details thereof; (a) whether the Government proposes to set up and renewable energy parks in the country as a part of Make-in-India initiative to boost self sufficiency; (e) the time by which the said works are likely to be executed? (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether any such parks have been proposed to be established in the country; particularly in the State of Work on Dumaria Ghat Bridge and Flyover in Andhra Pradesh; and Gopalganj (d) if so, the details thereof? 3837. DR. ALOK KUMAR SUMAN: Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND Participation of Children in Sports HIGHWAYS †3835. SHRI PRADEEP KUMAR CHAUDHARY: ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (a) whether it is fact that 0.8 km Dumaria Ghat Bridge µÖã¾ÖÖ ÛúÖµÖÔÛÎú´Ö †Öî¸ü ÜÖê»Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß and 1.866 km Flyover in Gopalganj town are yet to be be pleased to state: started despite repeated requests and if so, the reasons (a) whether colleges and degree colleges provide therefor; appropriate/adequate opportunities to children desirous (b) whether it is also a fact that the work on that of making their career in sports; stretch had to be terminated due to failure of contractor ______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 703 to complete the work and if so, the action taken against (a) whether it is true that a third of the country is the concerned officials/contractors; parched though India is water rich and receives abundant annual rainfall, if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the tender documents for the works on these two projects are under process and if so, the (b) whether the Government has any data about the reasons for delay in finalisation thereof; and number of water stressed districts/blocks in the country and if so, the details thereof; (d) the total number of requests received by the Government for the above said works along with the (c) whether the Government proposes to take action taken thereon? comprehensive measures to remove water shortage across the country including the water stressed districts; (d) if so, the number of water stressed districts/ Speed Limit on Delhi Roads blocks shortlisted for this purpose along with the criteria †3838. SHRI GIRISH BHALCHANDRA BAPAT: adopted for shortlisting the same; Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND (e) whether the Government has set any time frame HIGHWAYS for this purpose and if so, the details thereof; and ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (f) the funds allocated/utilised for various water management programmes during each of the last three be pleased to state: years and the other steps taken by the Government to (a) whether the speed limit on several roads in Delhi check depleting ground water table in the country? is different and even on a traffic-free road it is set at 50 Kms per hour and due to which people are getting a lot of challans frequently; New Airports (b) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto; 3841. SHRI MANOJ TIWARI: DR. NISHIKANT DUBEY: (c) whether the Government proposes to increase the speed limit on traffic-free road from 50 Km per hour Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION to 60 Km per hour; and ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons be pleased to state: therefor? (a) the details of new airports which have been made functional during each of the last three years, State-wise; Green Energy Corridor Projects (b) the number of passengers served by these 3839. SHRI P RAVINDHRANATH: airports since they were made operational; Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE (c) whether the Government has taken steps for ENERGY early completion and operational of airport in Delhi NCR ®Ö¾Öß®Ö †Öî¸ü ®Ö¾ÖßÛú¸üÞÖßµÖ ‰ú•ÖÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß and at Deoghar in Jharkhand; and be pleased to state: (d) if so, the details thereof and the time by which these airports are likely to become operational for (a) whether the Government is aware of the fact that passengers? the role of renewable energy sector is coming into increasing focus in the context of climate change, as far as energy security is concerned; Bids for Toll-Operate-Transfer Auction (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government during 3842. DR. T.R.PAARIVENDHAR: the last three years and the current year to substantiate the above contention; and Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (c) the status of implementation of Green Energy Corridor Projects, covering Intra/Inter State transmission ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß system, across the country, State-wise? be pleased to state: (a) whether the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has invited financial bids for tranche five Water Stressed Districts of Toll-Operate Transfer (TOT) auction; 3840. SHRIMATI SUMALATHA AMBAREESH: (b) if so, the details thereof; DR. VISHNU PRASAD M.K.: (c) the total number of bids received by the SHRI MAGUNTA SREENIVASULU REDDY: Government/NHAI for TOT auction, company-wise; SHRI D.K.SURESH: (d) the action taken by the Government thereon; Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI and •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (e) the bid amount fixed by the Government and be pleased to state: total revenue expected through this auction? ______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 704 Water Transport in Chambal River (b) the details of total expenditure incurred on setting up of said projects during the said period in different †3843. SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI: State; and Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS (c) whether any new projects are under consideration in Tamil Nadu and if so, the details thereof? ¯Ö¢Ö®Ö, ¯ÖÖêŸÖ ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: Strengthening of NCC and NSS (a) whether the Government proposes to run small steamer in Chambal river and if so, the details thereof; 3847. SHRI SANGAM LAL GUPTA: and Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (b) the efforts made by the Government in this µÖã¾ÖÖ ÛúÖµÖÔÛÎú´Ö †Öî¸ü ÜÖê»Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß regard along with the expected outcome thereof? be pleased to state: (a) whether National Cadet Corps (NCC) and the Installation of EMAS National Service Scheme(NSS) have been playing a key 3844. ADV. ADOOR PRAKASH: role in empowering the youth; Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION (b) if so, the details thereof and the initiatives taken ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß by the Government to encourage NCC and NSS students across India specially in Uttar Pradesh; be pleased to state: (c) whether there is any lack of synergy between (a) whether Directorate General of Civil Aviation NCC and NSS in empowering the youth and if so, the (DGCA) has considered the option of installing the steps taken/being taken by the Government to revamp Engineered Materials Arrestor System (EMAS) at and strengthen NCC and the NSS and the outcome of vulnerable airports to prevent aircraft from overshooting the meeting convened for this purpose; runways; (d) the details of the role and responsibilities of the (b) if so, the details thereof; and Government in this regard; and (c) whether Supreme Court has given notice to the (e) whether the Government proposes to suggest DGCA in this regard and if so, the details thereof? way to reform and strengthen NCC and NSS and if so, the details along with the composition and mandate Solar Energy Capacity Installed under PM-KUSUM thereof? 3845. SHRIMATI MEENAKASHI LEKHI: Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE Tap Connections in Andhra Pradesh ENERGY 3848. SHRI MARGANI BHARAT: ®Ö¾Öß®Ö †Öî¸ü ®Ö¾ÖßÛú¸üÞÖßµÖ ‰ú•ÖÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state: •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (a) the total capacity of solar energy installed during be pleased to state: the last three years and the current year under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (a) whether the Government is aware that only 27% (PM-KUSUM); of total households in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh have tap connections; (b) the total number of beneficiaries under PM- KUSUM and total amount of revenue generated by (b) the total average tap connections in Andhra them; and Pradesh; (c) the extra capacity of solar energy expected to be (c) the details of the funds allocated and spent installed after modification of PM-KUSUM in November under Jal Jeevan Mission in 2019-20 in Andhra Pradesh 2020? particularly in East Godavari district; and (d) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Projects Related to Alternative Sources of Energy Government for providing tap water connection to the remaining households under Har Ghar Nal Har Ghar Jal 3846. SHRI DAYANIDHI MARAN: scheme? Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for MSEs ®Ö¾Öß®Ö †Öî¸ü ®Ö¾ÖßÛú¸üÞÖßµÖ ‰ú•ÖÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß 3849. SHRI VISHNU DAYAL RAM: be pleased to state: Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM (a) the details of new projects related to alternative ENTERPRISES sources of energy that have been implemented in Tamil Nadu during the last three years and the current year; ÃÖæõ´Ö, »Ö‘Öã †Öî¸ü ´Ö¬µÖ´Ö ˆª´Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 705 be pleased to state: (a) the number of airports connected with Udan (a) the role of the Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for scheme so far; Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) in facilitating (b) whether the Government proposes to extend this financial inclusion for Micro and Small Enterprises scheme to other small cities also in future; and (MSEs); (c) if so, the details thereof? (b) the number of applications received in this regard and funds approved during the period from 2018- Appointment on Compassionate Ground 2020, State-wise; (c) whether CGTMSE’s total outstanding credit to †3853. SHRI LALLU SINGH: the MSE sector is much below than that recommended Will the Minister of MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM (around 15%); and ENTERPRISES (d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor? ÃÖæõ´Ö, »Ö‘Öã †Öî¸ü ´Ö¬µÖ´Ö ˆª´Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: Greenfield Smart Cities (a) the number of appointments made under the Ministry on compassionate ground and on direct 3850. SHRI MAGUNTA SREENIVASULU REDDY: recruitment for the year 2014, name and age-wise; DR. VISHNU PRASAD M.K.: (b) whether minors are entitled to apply for Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN appointment on compassionate ground; AFFAIRS (c) if so, the details of mannual (rules and regulations) †Ö¾ÖÖÃÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¿ÖÆü¸üß ÛúÖµÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß in this regard; be pleased to state: (d) the date on which committee had been (a) whether the Union Government proposes to set constituted for appointment on compassionate ground up greenfield smart cities and if so, the details thereof; regarding cases under consideration and the decision taken by the committee in this regard on the cases under (b) the role of the State Governments and the Union consideration and the number of meetings held by the Government in setting up these cities; committees in this regard and the details of names and (c) the share of funds among the States and the posts of the members of the committee; and Union Government; and (e) the reasons for not appointing the dependents (d) the criteria to be adopted for selection of location of deceased persons on compassionate ground in the of these cities and the steps taken by the Union and year 2014 in case such appointments are pending since various State Governments in this regard? 2000?

Vehicle Scrap Industry Safety at Calicut Airport 3851. SHRI NITESH GANGA DEB: 3854. ADV. A.M. ARIFF: Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION HIGHWAYS ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has taken any steps to (a) whether the Government proposes to introduce develop the facilities to ensure safety at the Calicut fitness and emission regime by scrapping 15 year old International Airport in Karipur in the aftermath of the Government vehicles; recent plane crash; (b) if so , the details thereof; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) whether the Government has any plan to set up (c) whether the Government proposes to restore the scrap industry in the country like other developed Haj embarkation point at Calicut International Airport for countries; and the upcoming Haj Pilgrimage to reduce the difficulties for the pilgrims from the northern districts and if so, the (d) if so, the details thereof? details thereof?

Extension of UDAN Scheme AMRUT in Various Cities †3852. SHRI HARISH DWIVEDI: †3855. SHRI MAHABALI SINGH: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß AFFAIRS be pleased to state: †Ö¾ÖÖÃÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¿ÖÆü¸üß ÛúÖµÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 706 be pleased to state: (b) whether DEA in the meeting of Public Private (a) whether the Government is implementing Atal Partnership Appraisal Committee held on December 11, Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2018 had also recommended not to award more than two (AMRUT) in cities of Bihar and Amravati city of airports to the same bidder and if so, the details thereof; Maharashtra; (c) whether NITI Aayog also raised objections (b) if so, the details of the works executed in all regarding technical capacity of the bidder and if so, the cities so far under the said plan; details thereof; and (c) the funds approved for these projects; and (d) whether despite these concerns, Adani Group was permitted to take over all these six airports and have (d) the time by which these projects are likely to be a controlling stake in both the Mumbai and Navi Mumbai completed by the Government? Airport, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

Expanding Urban Mobility Pollution Level of Surface Water 3856. SHRI L.S. TEJASVI SURYA: 3859. DR. SUJAY RADHAKRISHNA VIKHE Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN PATIL: AFFAIRS DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE: †Ö¾ÖÖÃÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¿ÖÆü¸üß ÛúÖµÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß SHRI UNMESH BHAIYYASAHEB PATIL: DR. HEENA GAVIT: be pleased to state: SHRI DHAIRYASHEEL SAMBHAJIRAO (a) whether the Government has undertaken a study MANE: to explore new forms of mobility to solve urban traffic Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI woes and if so, the details thereof; •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (b) whether the Government has designated a corpus for exploring and promoting gyroscopic transportation be pleased to state: and electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) (a) whether the Government has made any vehicles so as to solve urban traffic woes and if so, the assessment/conducted any study to ascertain the details thereof; and pollution level of surface water in the country; (c) whether the Government has discussed the abrupt (b) if so, the details and outcome thereof and if not, disruption of Virgin Hyperloop One project by the the reasons therefor; Maharashtra Government and if so, the details thereof (c) whether an international organisation viz. Water including the response of Maharashtra Government Aid has given any remarks regrding pollution level of thereto? India’s surface water in the recent past; (d) if so, the details thereof along with the reaction Convenience Fee for Domestic Flight Bookings of the Government thereto; 3857. SHRI A.K.P. CHINRAJ: (e) whether the Government proposes any comprehensive policy to deal with water pollution in the Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION country and if so, the details thereof along with the time ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß by which it is likely to be implemented in the country; be pleased to state: and (a) whether airlines are entitled to levy Convenience (f) the other steps taken/being taken by the Fee for the domestic flight bookings made through Government to keep a check on water pollution in the airline’s own website; and country? (b) if so, the details thereof? River Pollution during Lockdown

Objections on Privatisation of Airports 3860. SHRI RAHUL RAMESH SHEWALE: SHRI HEMANT SRIRAM PATIL: 3858. SHRI MANISH TEWARI: SHRI OMPRAKASH BHUPALSINH ALIAS Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION PAWAN RAJENIMBALKAR: ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state: •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (a) whether NITI Aayog and the Ministry of Finance be pleased to state: had raised any objections regarding privatisation of (a) whether the Government has taken cognizance Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Mangalore, Jaipur, Guwahati and of the dip in river pollution during the period of Thiruvananthapuram Airports and if so, the details nationwide lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic in the thereof; country; 707 (b) if so, the details thereof; (a) whether the Government is considering any (c) whether the Government has received permanent solution to prevent floods in North Bihar; suggestions from various quarters to make a change in (b) if so, the details thereof; and their policy on the basis of data of river pollution (c) if not, the reasons therefor? collected during the period of lockdown to keep a check on rise of river pollution in the country; and (d) if so, the details thereof along with action taken/ Timeline for Central Vista Restructuring being taken by the Government on such suggestions 3864. SHRI MOHAMMED FAIZAL P.P.: so far? Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS Discharge of Effluents in River Satluj †Ö¾ÖÖÃÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¿ÖÆü¸üß ÛúÖµÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß †3861. SHRI HANUMAN BENIWAL: be pleased to state the target set for Central Vista Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI restructuring and the details of all the building being demolished to accomplish it? •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: Developmental Work under PMKSY (a) whether the polluted waste water effluents and pollutants are being dischanged in river Satluj and its †3865. SHRI KANAKMAL KATARA: tributaries which is then being released into canals of Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI Rajasthan through Harike barrage; •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (b) if so, whether the Government is contemplating to formulate any concrete scheme to check and take be pleased to state: action against the industrial units and urban authorities (a) the details of the developmental work being in Punjab responsible for discharging waste water carried out under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana effluents into the canals of Rajasthan; and (PMKSY) in Banswada-Dungarpur districts of Rajasthan and Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh; (c) if so, the details thereof along with the time by which action is to be taken against industrial units? (b) the details of the water catchment projects approved for the forthcoming years as per the eighteen years perspective plan; Works under Jal Jeevan Mission (c) the details of the developmental works being †3862. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SONI: carried out for the development of water bodies and construction of Dam in Banswada-Dungarpur of Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh along with the funds •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß released for the said purpose; be pleased to state: (d) whether any complaint has been received in (a) the amount of funds allocated to the State of regard to the said developmental work; and Chhattisgarh under Jal Jeevan Mission (Har Ghar Jal) (e) if so, the details thereof and the action taken including the names of works for which the amount has thereon? been allocated along with the time by which the work is likely to be completed with the said amount; (b) the total number of villages of the said State Metro Rail between Wardha and Nagpur including the number of houses targeted to get safe †3866. SHRI RAMDAS C. TADAS: drinking water under the said mission along with the Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN time limit for the same; AFFAIRS (c) the dates on which the tender for the said works have been invited and whether the work has been †Ö¾ÖÖÃÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¿ÖÆü¸üß ÛúÖµÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß started; be pleased to state: (d) if not, the reasons therefor; and (a) whether it is a fact that the approval has been given collectively by the Union Government and (e) if so, the details of the works completed? Maharashtra Government to operate metro train between Wardha and Nagpur; and Permanent Solution to Floods (b) if so, the time by which the said work is likely to start? †3863. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR PINTU: Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Construstion of New Ports be pleased to state: 3867. SHRIMATI MANEKA SANJAY GANDHI: ______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 708 Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND (a) whether any action has been taken for the use WATERWAYS of inland waterways and if so, the details thereof, State- ¯Ö¢Ö®Ö, ¯ÖÖêŸÖ ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß wise; be pleased to state: (b) the details of the projects under implementation for the use of inland waterways, State-wise; and (a) the number of new shipping and dry ports proposed to be built up by the Government; (c) whether the Government is planning to start ro- ro ferry service from Hazira (Surat) to Diu and Goa? (b) the number of the existing and new ports which have been/are to be connected with railway line; and (c) the funds released/sanctioned for completion of Fare Wars in Aviation Sector existing under-construction ports in the country? 3871. DR. AMAR SINGH: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION Drinking Water Supply System ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß 3868. SHRIMATI SAJDA AHMED: be pleased to state: Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI (a) whether Aviation industry has been hit by high •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß aviation fuel prices, excessive parking and landing charges, fare wars etc.; be pleased to state: (b) if so, the details thereof along with measures to (a) the steps taken by the Union Government to check it; and ensure the sustainability of drinking water supply systems to meet the demand of water under Jal Jeevan Mission (c) the corrective steps taken by the Government to (JJM); check fare wars? (b) whether any support has been provided by the Union Government to assist, empower and facilitate Shortage of Water in Rajasthan States Governments in implementation of JJM and if so, the details thereof; and †3872. SHRIMATI JASKAUR MEENA: (c) whether the Union Government has made any Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI provision for water testing laboratories for the public to •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß ensure quality potable water and if so, the details thereof? be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government is aware of the acute Air Services from Small Cities shortage of water in Dausa district of Rajasthan and if so, the details thereof; 3869. SHRIMATI NUSRAT JAHAN RUHI: (b) whether the Government is also aware that in the Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION absence of any major source of surface water, people are ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß dependent on ground water which has high fluoride and be pleased to state: TDS content, if so, the details thereof; (a) whether the Government has decided to provide (c) the details of steps taken and target set by the air services from small cities under UDAN scheme; Government to address the said problem; (b) if so, the details thereof; (d) whether the Government has sanctioned any fund for Rajasthan in this regard during the last three (c) whether Basirhat (West Bengal) has been years; and included in this scheme; (e) if so, the details thereof alongwith the (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons achievements made so far in this regard? therefor; and (d) whether the Government proposes to include Basirhat under the said scheme? International Airport in Puri 3873. SHRI. RAMESH CHANDRA MAJHI: Use of Inland Waterways Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION 3870. SHRIMATI DARSHANA VIKRAM ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß JARDOSH: be pleased to state: Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND (a) whether the Government has any proposal to WATERWAYS start international airport in Puri and other religious places; ¯Ö¢Ö®Ö, ¯ÖÖêŸÖ ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (b) if so, the funds allocated and utilised for the be pleased to state: purpose, State-wise;

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 709 (c) if not, the reasons therefor, and (a) the details of tha schemes being implemented for (d) the details of the official mechanism and nodal the development of minorities particularly in the State of officials involved therein, State-wise? Rajasthan, scheme-wise; (b) the details of funds allocated for and spant on respective schemes of the Union Government in PMAY-U in Kandhamal Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh including in Prayagraj 3874. SHRI ACHYUTANANDA SAMANTA: District since the year 2015 and till date; Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN (c) whether all the allocated works have been AFFAIRS completed timely or same are still lying pending and if so, the details thereof; †Ö¾ÖÖÃÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¿ÖÆü¸üß ÛúÖµÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (d) whether any complaints regarding quality of be pleased to state: development works undertaken by the institutions (a) the details of housing units proposed to be responsible have been received so far; and constructed in Kandhamal, Odisha under the (e) if so, the details thereof along with action taken Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) till date; on those complaints? (b) the details of the housing units sanctions given and what percentage of them is actually completed as well as the Central budget allotted for the same; and Setting up of Solar Park (c) whether the rate of completion is slower than †3878. SHRI BHANU PRATAP SINGH VERMA: that proposed and if so, the details thereof? Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY Uniformity in Cancellation Charges ®Ö¾Öß®Ö †Öî¸ü ®Ö¾ÖßÛú¸üÞÖßµÖ ‰ú•ÖÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß 3875. SHRI T.R. BAALU: be pleased to state: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION (a) whether the Government has any proposal to set up a solar park in Jalaun district of Uttar Pradesh; ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß (b) if so, the details thereof; be pleased to state: (c) whether the Government has released funds for (a) whether there is no uniformity in the cancellation setting up of the said park; charges levied by the airlines and if so, the details thereof; (d) if so, the name of the company identified for the construction of the said park; and (b) the initiatives taken by the Government to restrict the cancellation charges to not more than 50% of the (e) the time by which it is likely to be set up? base fare; and (c) the steps taken by the Government to ensure Coverage under Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban) that the tax and fuel surcharge collected is refunded to the passengers on cancellation of tickets? 3879. SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH: SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR: Expansion of Air Strips SHRI RAM KRIPAL YADAV: †3876. SHRI KISHAN KAPOOR: SHRI DINESH CHANDRA YADAV: SHRI KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß AFFAIRS be pleased to state: †Ö¾ÖÖÃÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¿ÖÆü¸üß ÛúÖµÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (a) the details of the scheme for the expansion of air be pleased to state: strips in the hilly areas of the country; and (a) the Urban Local Bodies covered under Jal Jeevan (b) the number of tourist places in North India Mission (Urban) in Bihar State, district-wise; where the expansion of air strips are proposed? (b) the amount to be given to each of the Urban Schemes of Development of Minorities Local Body; and (c) the action plan for liquid waste management in †3877. SHRIMATI KESHARI DEVI PATEL: each Urban Local Body and the details thereof? SHRI KANAKMAL KATARA: Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS †»¯ÖÃÖÓܵÖÛú ÛúÖµÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Quality of NH Construction be pleased to state: †3880. SHRI KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL: ______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 710 Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND (e) whether the Government has provided the HIGHWAYS lighiting facility below the underbridges on all NHs and ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß if so, the details thereof? be pleased to state: (a) the number of complaints received by the Impact of Termination of BllL’s Licence Government regarding poor quality of construction of National Highways (NHs) during the last three years 3883. SHRI SUBBARAYAN K.: and the action taken thereon in the country, State-wise Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION with particular reference of Thane district, Maharashtra; ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß (b) whether the Government has developed any be pleased to state: system to monitor/inspect the quality of construction work of NHs; (a) whether the Government is aware that more than (c) if so, the details thereof and the inspections 1000 workers of Bhadra International India Limited (BIIL) conducted by the Government during the said period in the Chennai International Airport are left with along with the outcome thereof; uncertainty of employment after the BIIL‘s license was terminated and if so, the details thereof; and (d) the steps taken by the Government to ensure quality of construction of NH; and (b) whether the Government will ensure continuity of their jobs with AAI or AI or whichever firm takes up (e) the action taken/proposed to be taken by the the Cargo and ground handling work in the Chennai Government against the contractors/companies found Airport? guilty in this regard?

Schemes for Pollution Free Water National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) †3881. SHRI KAUSHAL KISHORE: †3884. SHRI BHAGIRATH CHOUDHARY: Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI SHRI RANJEETSINGH HINDURAO NAIK •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß NIMBALKAR: SHRI DEVJI M. PATEL: be pleased to state: Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI (a) the details of the schemes being implemented by the Government to keep the water pollution free in urban •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß and rural areas; be pleased to state: (b) whether outcome of the schemes being (a) the details of allocation of funds made under implemented by the Government to ensure availability of National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) in clean potable water in urban and rural areas is positive the country during each of the last three years, State- as per the report submitted by the Government agency; wise; (c) if not, whether the Government proposes to (b) the details of allocation of funds made for Ajmer implement some new schemes/programmes in this regard; district of Rajasthan, Satara and Solapur districts of (d) whether the Government is planning to Maharashtra under NRDWP along with the works done manufacture water testing device to ensure availability in this regard and the number of people benefitted of potable water to each village/household; and therefrom from each village of these districts during the (e) if so, the details thereof? said period; (c) whether with a view to prevent Kyphosis Facility for Travellers on NHs (hunchback) disease in common people caused due to weak bones and teeth affected by drinking water †3882. SHRI CHIRAG KUMAR PASWAN: containing fluoride, nitrate and brackish water in rural Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND areas of Ajmer, Jaipur, Tonk, Jalore-Sirohi districts of HIGHWAYS Rajasthan and Satara and Solapur districts of ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Maharashtra, the Government proposes to sanction any special package under the said programme during the be pleased to state: next financial year 2021-22; and (a) whether the Government has provided basic (d) if so, the details thereof alongwith the time by trauma facilities for the travellers on all National which it is likely to be done? Highways (NHs) in the country including Bihar; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) if not, the time limit fixed by the Government for Drinking Water Schemes/Projects providing such facilities; 3885. DR. NISHIKANT DUBEY: (d) whether the Gvoernment has provided proper Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI lighting facilities on NHs in the populated areas along all NHs in the country and if so, the details thereof; and •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 711 be pleased to state: Urban Development for the development of these sites (a) the number of ongoing drinking water schemes/ and if so, the details thereof; and projects in the country; (c) whether this development of tourist destinations (b) whether the Government has any scheme for would help in generating employment for the local people providing clean drinking water especially in the remote and if so, the details thereof? areas of the country and if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has any proposal/ Funds under Urban scheme to meet the shortage of safe drinking water in Infrastructure Development Scheme the rural parts of the country especially in Santhal Pargana of Jharkhand; †3889. SHRI RAMESH CHANDER KAUSHIK: SHRI DILIP SAIKIA: (d) if so, the details thereof along with the financial allocation made/proposed to be made in this regard; and Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (e) if not, the reasons therefor? †Ö¾ÖÖÃÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¿ÖÆü¸üß ÛúÖµÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Housing for EWS be pleased to state: †3886. SHRI PRATAPRAO PATIL CHIKHLIKAR: (a) the funds allocated by the Government under Urban Infrastructure Development scheme for small and Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN medium towns to all States including Haryana, Assam AFFAIRS and other North-Eastern States, State-wise; †Ö¾ÖÖÃÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¿ÖÆü¸üß ÛúÖµÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (b) whether the scheme is being implemented as per be pleased to state: the scheduled time frame and if so, the details thereof; and (a) the details of the scheme for providing affordable houses to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS); (c) whether responsibilities have been fixed by the and Government in this regard and if so, the details thereof? (b) the details of the beneficiaries of this scheme, State-wise including Uttarakhand? Free Electricity to Farmers 3890. SHRI MANNE SRINIVAS REDDY: Funds for Solar Rooftop Programme in Will the Minister of POWER Andhra Pradesh ×¾ÖªãŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß 3887. SHRI KURUVA GORANTLA MADHAV: be pleased to state: Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (a) whether some States are providing free electricity to farmers and if so, the details thereof; ®Ö¾Öß®Ö †Öî¸ü ®Ö¾ÖßÛú¸üÞÖßµÖ ‰ú•ÖÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (b) the number of farmers benefitted during the last be pleased to state: three years and the current year, crop and State-wise; (a) the quantum of funds allocated and spent by the (c) whether the State Government of Telangana was State of Andhra Pradesh under Grid connected solar providing free electricity to farmers for 24 hours and if rooftop programme during the last three years and the so, the details thereof; and current year; district-wise; (d) the role of the Government along with the (b) whether the Government proposes to extend the quantum of funds spent thereto for the said purpose, programme beyond December, 2022; and State-wise? (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor? Fit India Movement

Swachh Iconic Place 3891. DR. (PROF.) KIRIT PREMJIBHAI SOLANKI: 3888. SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH: Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI µÖã¾ÖÖ ÛúÖµÖÔÛÎú´Ö †Öî¸ü ÜÖê»Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: be pleased to state: (a) the salient features of the Fit India Movement (a) whether the Ministry has selected several tourist launched in the country; sites for Swachh Tourist destinations under Phase Four (b) the steps and policies to be undertaken to of Swachh Iconic Place for promoting tourism in the increase the fitness and physical health of citizens under country and if so, the details thereof along with the this mission; and number of such destinations selected; (c) the details of individuals, celebrities and the (b) whether the Ministry of Jal Shakti would be organizations who are ambassadors for this mission? taking the help of other ministries like Tourism and ______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 712 Pollution in River Yamuna (a) the number of Air Corporation Licences 3892. SHRI RAMESH BIDHURI: cancelled by the Government during each of the last five years in the country, State-wise and the details of Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI its impact on passengers; •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (b) whether cancellation of Air Corporation be pleased to state: Licences impacted the regional connectivity in the (a) whether Delhi is number one city in releasing country especially in Bihar; and the most pollutants in river Yamuna and if so, the details (c) the number of passenger aircrafts which have thereof; started operating from Patna airport? (b) the steps taken by the Union Government to clean river Yamuna; and (c) whether any special direction has been given to Central Accident Database the Government of Delhi to check release of pollutants Management System in river Yamuna and if so, the detials thereof? 3896. SHRI E.T. MOHAMMED BASHEER: Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project HIGHWAYS †3893. SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI: ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state: •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (a) the findings and the present status of Central be pleased to state: Accident Database Management System in the country; (a) whether Pancheshwar multipurpose project, (b) the assignment given to this body/system; and Sankoshi reservoir cum diversion scheme on river Kosi, Kamala and Bagmati river multipurpose projects and (c) the time frame set to complete the rivers causing floods in India have been taken up with implementation of the said system in the country? the Government of Nepal for the purpose of proper use of water; Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay (b) if so, the time since when these projects are National Welfare Fund under consideration, project-wise; (c) the reasons for not being successful so far in †3897. SHRI AJAY NISHAD: implementing the said projects; and Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND (d) the reaction of the government thereto? SPORTS µÖã¾ÖÖ ÛúÖµÖÔÛÎú´Ö †Öî¸ü ÜÖê»Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß Creation of Employment Opportunities be pleased to state: †3894. SHRI SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNAPURIA: (a) whether Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund (PDUNWF) has been set up by the Will the Minister of MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM Government to provide assistance to sportspersons in ENTERPRISES the country and if so, the details and objectives thereof; ÃÖæõ´Ö, »Ö‘Öã †Öî¸ü ´Ö¬µÖ´Ö ˆª´Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß (b) the State-wise and sports-wise number of be pleased to state: sportspersons benefitted from this fund during each of (a) whether traditional rural professions like weaving, the last three years and the current year and the spinning, blacksmithing, carpentry, oil crushing are criteria adopted for determining the amount of vanishing gradually in the country leading to migration assistance from this fund; of youths to towns and cities; (c) whether the Government is aware that a number (b) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto; of medalists are in financially miserable condition and (c) whether the Government proposes to formulate suffering from different diseases; and any scheme to check the migration of unemployed youths (d) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by by creating more employment opportunities; and the Government to provide financial assistance to such (d) if so, the details thereof? sports persons from this fund?

Cancellation of Air Corporation Licence Malpractices in JJM 3895. DR. SANJAY JAISWAL: †3898. SHRI UDAY PRATAP SINGH: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß •Ö»Ö ¿Ö׌ŸÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: be pleased to state:

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 713 (a) whether the Government has received complaints Football Talent of malpractices and irregularities in the works being 3902. SHRI G.S. BASAVARAJ: executed under the Jal Jeevan Mission(JJM)/Har Ghar Jal Yojana throughout the country; Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (b) if so, the details of the action taken against the µÖã¾ÖÖ ÛúÖµÖÔÛÎú´Ö †Öî¸ü ÜÖê»Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß guilty persons especially in Madhya Pradesh; be pleased to state: (c) whether the Government plans to curb the (a) whether in the Indian Premier Football League irregularities being committed by the concerned agencies, competitions clubs often hire players from abroad contractors and officers; specially from Africa which has surfeit of football talent (d) if so, the details thereof; and to be sold abroad; (e) if not, the reasons therefor? (b) whether promising football talent abundantly available in the North eastern States is not in much demand as the players from overseas and if so, the Shops to Provide Raw Materials to MSMEs reasons therefor; and 3899. SHRI RAVIKUMAR D.: (c) whether the Government will come forward to establish soccer academies in each of the North Eastern Will the Minister of MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM States specially in Meghalaya, Mizoram and Manipur so ENTERPRISES that these academies prepare and deliver budding soccer ÃÖæõ´Ö, »Ö‘Öã †Öî¸ü ´Ö¬µÖ´Ö ˆª´Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß talents to major football league in the mainstream centres? be pleased to state: International Airport at Jewar (a) whether the Government has any proposal to start fair price shops to provide raw materials to MSMEs 3903. SHRI SHANMUGA SUNDARAM K.: and if so, the details thereof; and Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION (b) the position of the Government over the demand ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß for exemption from GST for all Micro enterprises? be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has finalized the deal Karwi-Rajapur Road for second international airport at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh; †3900. SHRI R.K. SINGH PATEL: (b) if so, the details of the bidder and the expected date of completion as per their bidding; Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (c) whether the main bidder has given sub-contract ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß or any other authority to implement the project; (d) if so, the name of the sub-contractor or any be pleased to state: Special Purpose Vehicle who will be engaged to carry (a) whether Karwi to Rajapur road in the Chitrakoot out the project; district of Uttar Pradesh has been declared as National (e) the estimated cost and the number of passengers Highway; expected to utilise the new airport on completion; and (b) if so, the details and the present status of (f) the status of the existing Delhi International construction of the said NH; and Airport and its utilization after the completion of the said (c) the time by which the said project is likely to be airport? completed? Shortage of Drivers Air Connectivity in Telangana †3904. SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY: 3901. SHRI NAMA NAGESWARA RAO: Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß ÃÖ›ÍüÛú ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÆü®Ö †Öî¸ü ¸üÖ•Ö´ÖÖÝÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: be pleased to state: (a) whether untrained drivers are one of the main (a) whether the Government proposes to provide reasons behind road accidents in the country and if so, more air connectivity to Telangana and if so, the details the reaction of the Government thereto; thereof including the status of setting up green field airports in Jakaranpally , Bhadadri, Kothagudem; (b) the estimated shortage of trained drivers in the country; (b) if not, the reasons therefor; (c) whether the Government has formulated any (c) whether the Government also proposes to scheme to open driving schools in each district of the develop brown-field airports at Warangal, Adilabad country to overcome the shortage of trained drivers; district and Basanth Nagar and if so details thereof; and and (d) if not, the reasons therefor? (d) if so, the details thereof, State-wise?

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 714 Modernisation of Nasik Airport (d) whether fares of the flights cancelled some months ago has not been refunded to the customers and 3905. DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR: if so, the reasons therefor along with the details thereof? Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß Installed Capacity of be pleased to state: Solar and Wind Power (a) the progress made so far in the work of 3908. SHRI D.M. KATHIR ANAND: modernisation of Nasik (OZAR) Airport Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE (b) whether the Government is considering to give ENERGY international status to Nasik (OZAR) Airport; and ®Ö¾Öß®Ö †Öî¸ü ®Ö¾ÖßÛú¸üÞÖßµÖ ‰ú•ÖÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (c) if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be completed? be pleased to state: (a) the total capacity of solar and wind power installed in the country, State-wise; Assistance to Renewable Energy Sector (b) the quantum of funds allocated and utilised †3906. DR. VIRENDRA KUMAR: during the last three years and the current year; and Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE (c) the measures taken to ramp up the solar and ENERGY wind power capacity in the country? ®Ö¾Öß®Ö †Öî¸ü ®Ö¾ÖßÛú¸üÞÖßµÖ ‰ú•ÖÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: Connectivity of Jewar Airport (a) whether the Government has provided/proposes †3909. SHRI DHARMENDRA KASHYAP: to provide assistance to renewable energy sector; Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION (b) if so, the details thereof; ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß (c) whether the Government has constituted any Committee on Energy; be pleased to state: (d) if so, the details thereof; and (a) whether the Government proposes to connect Jewar airport with all the districts of Uttar Pradesh with (e) the details of steps taken by the Government to a specialised road; and overcome the crisis of electricity in the country? (b) if so, the details thereof and the names of the districts likely to be connected with Jewar airport? Work Efficiency of Air India Software †3907. SHRI RODMAL NAGAR: Aid to Solar Water Pumps Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION †3910. SHRI JANARDAN MISHRA: ®ÖÖÝÖ¸ü ×¾Ö´ÖÖ®Ö®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE be pleased to state: ENERGY (a) whether work efficiency of Air India’ Software ®Ö¾Öß®Ö †Öî¸ü ®Ö¾ÖßÛú¸üÞÖßµÖ ‰ú•ÖÖÔ ´ÖÓ¡Öß has outlived its life and consumers are not able to get be pleased to state: information regarding online boarding and other online (a) whether the Government proposes to provide aid works timely as a result thereof and if so, the details of for the establishment of solar energy water pumps; the steps taken by the Government to rectify it; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (b) whether the Government proposes to inquire into it and take action against officials responsible for it (c) the purpose and benefits thereof? and if so, the details thereof; (c) whether all these linkings are done in connivance with officials of Air India to promote private operators; and

NEW DELHI; UTPAL KUMAR SINGH March 12, 2021 Secretary General Phalguna 21, 1942 (Saka)

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 715 INDEX (Ministry-wise)

Civil Aviation : 3682, 3683, 3705, 3708, 3716, 3747, 3748, 3767, 3769, 3773, 3777, 3784, 3788, 3793, 3794, 3801, 3806, 3812, 3815, 3818, 3822, 3826, 3829, 3830, 3841, 3844, 3852, 3854, 3857, 3858, 3869, 3871, 3873, 3875, 3876, 3883, 3895, 3901, 3903, 3905, 3907, 3909

Housing and Urban Affairs : 3688, 3695, 3700, 3707, 3710, 3715, 3717, 3721, 3725, 3731, 3733, 3743, 3759, 3765, 3787, 3792, 3805, 3809, 3824, 3833, 3850, 3855, 3856, 3864, 3866, 3874, 3879, 3886, 3889

Jal Shakti : 3684, 3687, 3690, 3691, 3692, 3693, 3694, 3702, 3720, 3726, 3729, 3736, 3738, 3742, 3744, 3749, 3758, 3763, 3770, 3772, 3774, 3778, 3779, 3783, 3786, 3791, 3802, 3803, 3836, 3840, 3848, 3859, 3860, 3861, 3862, 3863, 3865, 3868, 3872, 3881, 3884, 3885, 3888, 3892, 3893, 3898

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises : 3697, 3706, 3712, 3732, 3734, 3739, 3754, 3762, 3764, 3766, 3782, 3789, 3849, 3853, 3894, 3899

Minority Affairs : 3701, 3775, 3798, 3807, 3823, 3877

New and Renewable Energy : 3685, 3723, 3724, 3727, 3746, 3750, 3756, 3768, 3780, 3781, 3799, 3814, 3816, 3832, 3834, 3839, 3845, 3846, 3878, 3887, 3906, 3908, 3910

Ports, Shipping and Waterways : 3741, 3755, 3808, 3811, 3843, 3867, 3870

Power : 3689, 3711, 3728, 3730, 3751, 3757, 3785, 3790, 3797, 3800, 3804, 3890

Road Transport and Highways : 3681, 3696, 3698, 3699, 3703, 3704, 3713, 3714, 3718, 3719, 3722, 3735, 3737, 3740, 3745, 3752, 3753, 3771, 3795, 3796, 3810, 3813, 3817, 3819, 3820, 3821, 3827, 3828, 3831, 3837, 3838, 3842, 3851, 3880, 3882, 3896, 3900, 3904

Youth Affairs and Sports : 3686, 3709, 3760, 3761, 3776, 3825, 3835, 3847, 3891, 3897, 3902.

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