RAJYA SABHA production of military equipment during the last three years and the current year and the defence agreements signed for procurement of defence equipment during the said

RAJYA SABHA

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List of Questions for WRITTEN ANSWERS

to be asked at a sitting of the Rajya Sabha to be held onMonday, July 1, 2019/Ashadha 10, 1941 (Saka)

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(Ministries : Coal; Defence; Environment, Forest and Climate Change;Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises; Information and Broadcasting;

Jal Shakti; Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises; Mines; MinorityAffairs; Parliamentary Affairs; Road Transport and Highways;

Shipping; Youth Affairs and Sports)

Total number of questions — 160

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†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.

Employment on the basis of fake castecertificates

†934. SHRI RAM VICHAR NETAM:Will the Minister of COAL be pleased tostate:

(a) whether Government is aware of thecases of employment obtained against theposts reserved for Scheduled Castes andScheduled Tribes on the basis of fake castecertificates in South Eastern CoalfieldsLimited (SECL) during the last three yearsand the current year;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether Government has got thesecases investigated;

(d) if so, the details thereof and the actiontaken against the delinquents by theMinistry; and

(e) the steps being taken byGovernment to check recurrence of suchcases in future?

Pithead coal stock

935. SHRI A.K. SELVARAJ: Will theMinister of COAL be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the CoalIndia Ltd.’s (CIL's) depleted pithead coalstock of around 24 million tonnes in thewinter season, improved to around54 million tonnes towards the end of thefiscal year, backed by increased stocks atthe power plants which now has30.4 million tonnes or 18 days of coal stock;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) whether it is also a fact that thepower plants were demanding more coaland wish to have the stock of coal for morethan 20 days at least?

Importing coal from Australia

936. SHRI T.K. RANGARAJAN: Willthe Minister of COAL be pleased to state:

(a) the total production of coal in our

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country for the year 2018-19 and detailsthereof;

(b) the amount of coal imported anddetails thereof; and

(c) whether there is any problem inimporting coal from Australia and if so, thereasons therefor?

Reclamation of abandoned coalfields

937. SHRI SAMBHAJICHHATRAPATI: Will the Minister ofCOAL be pleased to state:

(a) whether Coal India Ltd. (CIL) andother agencies have any responsibility torestore abandoned or decommissioned coalfields;

(b) if not, action plan drawn byGovernment for technical and biologicalreclamation of such coalfields;

(c) whether Indian Council of ForestryResearch and Education (ICFRE)commissioned by CIL, has submitted itsreport on indexing of environmentalperformance of coalfields; and

(d) whether any assessment of thereclaimed coalfields has been done fromeconomic angle?

Growth in rake loading by CIL

938. SHRI A.K. SELVARAJ: Will theMinister of COAL be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that backed byimproved rake loading, Coal India Limited’s(CIL's) dispatches to the power sectorclimbed to touch 488 million tonnes asagainst 454 million tonnes supplied in thefiscal year 2017-18 which is a growth of7.45 per cent;

(b) whether the percentage growth inrake loading for the power sector is higherthan the average rake loading growth of5.6 per cent during the fiscal year 2018-19as Coal India on an average loaded 280.7

rakes per day as against 265.8 rakes in thefiscal year 2016-17; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

Private players in coal mining

939. SHRI RITABRATA BANERJEE:Will the Minister of COAL be pleased tostate:

(a) whether large number of privateplayers have received projects for coalmining business by securing developmentcontracts for mining from State-ownedcompanies and if so, the details thereof;

(b) the list of top ten private companieswhich have worked for the State-ownedcompanies and the value of projects doneby each of them;

(c) whether the State-owned companieslack expertise in coal mining business andif so, the steps taken by Government tomitigate this; and

(d) if not, the reasons for hiring privatecontractors?

Plantation of trees along NationalHighways

940. SHRI SUSHIL KUMARGUPTA: Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that illegalencroachments near the National Highwayshave made it difficult to implement thepolicy of plantation of trees along theNational Highways;

(b) if so, steps being taken to effectivelyimplement this policy;

(c) whether the Ministry has taken upthis issue with the Ministry of RoadTransport and Highways; and

(d) if so, the details in this regard?

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Purchase of Army’s disposal vehiclesfor the Members

†941. SHRI AJAY PRATAP SINGH:Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleasedto state:

(a) the number of Members ofParliament who had applied to purchaseArmy’s disposal vehicles during the lasttwo years;

(b) the number of Members ofParliament for whom it was made availableand the depots from where these werepurchased;

(c) whether the Members of Parliamentgot the vehicle from the same depot fromwhere they were requested or were madeavailable from some other depot as well, aswhether they have got the vehicles or not;and

(d) if so, the details thereof and if not,the reasons for not getting the vehicle?

Violations of ceasefire on LoC byPakistan

942. SHRI VIJAY PAL SINGHTOMAR: Will the Minister of DEFENCEbe pleased to state:

(a) whether there is a sharp increase inthe number of cases of violations ofceasefire on the line of control (LoC) byPakistan;

(b) if so, the month-wise number ofcases recorded along with the number ofcasualties reported as a result thereof;

(c) whether Government has formulatedany policy in view of the zero tolerancepolicy to retaliate such incidents ofviolations of ceasefire by Pakistan; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Upgrading obsolete technology inaircrafts

943. PROF. M.V. RAJEEV GOWDA:Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleasedto state:

(a) details of the progress or terminationof the India-Ukraine partnership to upgradethe AN-32 aircraft fleet of India at Kanpurair-base;

(b) number of aircrafts which haveobsolete and outdated emergencytransmissions;

(c) the details of Government’s plan toupgrade these aircrafts and in what time-frame; and

(d) whether Government conducted anyrisk-analysis report on aircrafts equippedwith obsolete technology, if so, detailsthereof?

Establishment of Sainik Schools inMaharashtra

944. SHRI RAJKUMAR DHOOT:Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleasedto state:

(a) whether any request of MaharashtraGovernment for establishing a SainikSchool in the State is pending withGovernment;


(c) whether Government proposes toaccede to the request of MaharashtraGovernment by establishing a Sainik Schooland if not, the reasons therefor?

Opening of Sainik Schools for girlstudents

945. SHRIMATI VIPLOVETHAKUR: Will the Minister ofDEFENCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Government


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has approved admission of girl children inSainik School, Chhingchhip, Mizoram fromacademic session 2018-19;


(c) whether Government proposes toapprove admission of girl children in allSainik Schools located in other Statesincluding Himachal Pradesh; and

(d) if so, the details thereof along withthe time by when the proposal is likely tobe approved?

Attrition rate in Armed Forces

946. SHRI A. VIJAYAKUMAR: Willthe Minister of DEFENCE be pleased tostate:

(a) whether Government is aware thatmany Defence personnel are leaving ArmedForces in recent years;

(b) if so, the details of officers who leftfrom three Defence Services in the last threeyears;

(c) any proposal to hold special driveto fill the gap in Defence Forces; and


Expense Bill by Armed Forces toOdisha Govt.

947. SHRI ELAMARAM KAREEM:Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleasedto state:

(a) whether the armed forces haveconducted any rescue operations in Odishaduring cyclone;

(b) the number of persons saved by theforces in Odisha during last cyclone;

(c) whether any bills were given to theState of Odisha by the forces as expense ofrescue operations like in the case of Keralafloods;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) if not, the reasons therefor?

Special regiment for fishermen

†948. SHRI VISHAMBHARPRASAD NISHAD: Will the Minister ofDEFENCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government will considerraising a separate regiment of inbornfishermen called ‘Machhua’ regiment on thelines of Sikh regiment or other regiments todeal with floods and cyclones;

(b) if not, the reasons therefor; and

(c) if so, by when Governmentproposes to put in place the fishermenregiment?

Compensation to war veterans/widows of soldiers

949. SHRI HARSHVARDHANSINGH DUNGARPUR: Will the Ministerof DEFENCE be pleased to state:

(a) the number of soldiers/jawans whowere martyred on the border by terroristsduring last three years;

(b) the number of gas agencies/petrolpumps allotted to war veterans/widows/heirs of jawans who were martyred duringthe last three years; and

(c) if so, the details thereof and if not,the reasons therefor?

Budget for modernisation of armedforces

950. SHRI P. BHATTACHARYA: Willthe Minister of DEFENCE be pleased tostate:

(a) the budget estimates, revised


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estimates and actual expenditure onmodernisation of armed forces during thelast three years and the current year;

(b) the details of investment made inthe production of military equipmentduring the last three years and the currentyear and the defence agreements signed forprocurement of defence equipment duringthe said period; and

(c) whether Government has anyproposal to allow the private sector to playa major role in the production of weaponsystem for the armed forces and if so, thedetails thereof?

Reports of closing down of armyworkshops

951. SHRI K.K. RAGESH: Will theMinister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether any decision has been takenfor closing down of army workshops;

(b) if so, whether any decision has beentaken for army workshops to followGovernment Owned Contractor Operator(GOCO) model; and

(c) whether the huge amount of landassets owned by such workshops have beenopened up for the private sector?

Strategic sales of four shipyards

952. SHRI K.K. RAGESH: Will theMinister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government has decidedupon strategic sales of four shipyards,which has shipbuilding facilities underDefence Ministry viz., Goa ShipyardsLimited, Garden Reach Shipbuilders &Engineers Limited, Hindustan ShipyardsLimited, Visakhapatnam, Mazagaon DockShipbuilders Limited and Cochin ShipyardLimited; and

(b) if so, the reasons for such a decisionfor strategic sale?

Attracting youth to the Army

953. SHRI K. R. ARJUNAN: Will theMinister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the Army isconsidering to induct more youth in thearmed forces including youth from State ofJammu & Kashmir;


(c) whether it is also a fact that army isconsidering to expand the recruitmentcamps across the country; and


Proposal to set up military recruitmentcentres in Gujarat

†954. SHRI NARANBHAIJ.RATHWA: Will the Minister ofDEFENCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Governmentproposes to establish military recruitmentcentre in the districts of Gujarat, so thatthe process of induction in military canbecome convenient for the youth of nearbydistricts;


(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Modernisation of border roads/helipads/air stations

955. DR. ASHOK BAJPAI: Will theMinister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government has any freshplan to modernise our border roads,helipads, air stations, keeping in view therecent attacks;


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Indian soldiers martyred in terroristattacks

956. SHRI HARNATH SINGHYADAV: Will the Minister of DEFENCEbe pleased to state:

(a) the details of Indian soldiersmartyred on the India-Pakistan border infrequent terrorist attacks during the lasttwo years;

(b) the action taken by Government inthis regard; and

(c) the time by which the terroristswould be flushed out?

Status of INS Virat

957. SHRI RAJKUMAR DHOOT:Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleasedto state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Indian Navyis spending a huge amount of money on theupkeep of retired warship INS Virat;


(c) whether Government proposes tohand over INS Virat to MaharashtraGovernment for converting it into a museumat Mumbai; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and if not,the reasons therefor?

Vacancies in armed forces

958. SHRI HISHEY LACHUNGPA:Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleasedto state:

(a) whether there are a number ofvacancies in the three wings of armed forces;

(b) if so, the number of vacanciesseparately in the three wings; and

(c) the reasons for these vacancies andthe efforts made to fill them, at the earliest?

Handing over of INS Virat toAndhra Pradesh

959. SHRI V. VIJAYASAI REDDY:Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleasedto state:

(a) present status of INS Virat;

(b) whether it is a fact that INS Virathas been given to the State of AndhraPradesh to use this mammoth ship forpromotion of tourism in Visakhapatnam;

(c) if so, the reasons for not sending itto Visakhapatam even after preparation ofthe Detailed Project Report (DPR);

(d) whether it is also a fact that AndhraPradesh Government has asked for fundsfrom Defence and Tourism Ministriesfor converting Virat for tourism purpose;and

(e) if so, Government's action in thisregard?

Waiver in landing charges at Defenceairports

960. SHRI SAMBHAJICHHATRAPATI: Will the Minister ofDEFENCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether any proposal to removelanding charges at fifteen airports under thecontrol of Indian Airforce for use by civilaviation industry is under consideration ofGovernment;

(b) if so, the details thereof includingthe names of airports likely to be affected;and

(c) in case civil aircrafts are allowed toland at Indian Airforce airports forcommercial purposes, the name of agency

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that will bear the operation and maintenancecost of the airports?

Construction of a National WarMemorial

961. SHRI HARSHVARDHANSINGH DUNGARPUR: Will the Ministerof DEFENCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government proposes toconstruct a National War Memorial tocommemorate the patriots who sacrificedtheir lives for the country in various wars;

(b) whether Urban DevelopmentMinistry has been approached for allotmentof suitable land in this regard;

(c) if so, the details thereof alongwiththe time by which it is likely to becompleted; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

Proposal for modernisation ofDefence Forces

962. SHRI A. VIJAYAKUMAR: Willthe Minister of DEFENCE be pleased tostate:

(a) whether Government has anyproposal for modernising Defence Forces;


(c) number of Memorandum ofUnderstanding signed with other countriesfor defence procurement in recent yearsand the details thereof?

National Forest Policy, 2018

963. SHRI MANISH GUPTA: Will theMinister of ENVIRONMENT, FORESTAND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased tostate:

(a) whether the Draft National ForestPolicy, 2018 has been approved and put in

operation and if so, the salient features ofthe policy;

(b) whether the document focuses onincreasing productivity from forests whichis in direct conflict with REDD+ (reducingemissions from deforestation anddegradation) and if so, mechanism bywhich Government hopes to resolve thisconflict; and

(c) whether the States have beenconsulted before framing the guidelines forthe National Community ForestManagement Mission which is a part ofthe policy and if so, the details thereof’?

Landslide management

964. SHRIMATI VIPLOVETHAKUR: Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government has takensteps to ensure reduction of landslide riskand its management in the hilly States ofthe country including Himachal Pradesh;and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

Non-forestry activities in ridge

965. DR. ANIL AGRAWAL: Will theMinister of ENVIRONMENT, FORESTAND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased tostate:

(a) whether Government is aware thatnon-forestry activities are taking place inthe highly protected ridge area of Delhi;

(b) if so, details thereof; and

(c) the steps taken/being taken byGovernment in this regard?

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Katowice Conference and its ActionPlan on Climate Change

966. SHRI MANISH GUPTA: Will theMinister of ENVIRONMENT, FORESTAND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased tostate:

(a) whether India has contributedspecifically to the ‘Paris Rule Book’adopted at Katowice Conference on ClimateChange to limit global warming and if so,the details thereof;

(b) whether India has made anycommitments for implementation of certainagreed actions prior to the Paris Climatedeal coming into effect in the year 2020and if so, the details thereof; and

(c) whether the financial provisionsdiscussed in the Katowice Conference likemobilizing $100 billion a year from 2020for implementation of action plans byselected Member countries have been toIndia’s satisfaction and if so, the details ofour commitments thereof?

National Clean Air Programme

†967. SHRI PRABHAT JHA: Will theMinister of ENVIRONMENT, FORESTAND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased tostate:

(a) whether Government proposes toinitiate National Clean Air Programme(NCAP) to combat air pollution underwhich immediate effective steps would betaken to minimize the air pollution level ofthe cities identified as most polluted cities;


(c) whether an awareness campaign isalso proposed to be undertaken under theNCAP and whether assistance is also beingtaken from the experts and non-governmental organisations in this regard;and


Poaching in Valmiki Nagar TigerSanctuary

†968. SHRI RAM NATH THAKUR:Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE bepleased to state:

(a) whether Government is aware oflarge scale illegal cutting of trees andpoaching of wild animals in Valmiki NagarTiger Sanctuary;

(b) details of such incidents in the lastone year and the number of people arrestedin such cases; and

(c) whether Government plans to makestringent rules to stop illegal cutting of treesand poaching?

Air Pollution in Delhi

969. DR. SANTANU SEN: Will theMinister of ENVIRONMENT, FORESTAND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased tostate:

(a) whether Ministry has plan to tacklethe winter air pollution in Delhi;

(b) mechanism by which crop stubbleburning will be controlled; and

(c) details of the proposal to deal withthe overall rise in the events of air pollutionlevels?

Healthy environment for living beings

†970. DR. SATYANARAYANJATIYA: Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

(a) details of the significant and positivemeasures being taken to make the


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environment nourishing and healthy forliving beings and the reasons for failure inkeeping the environment clean; and

(b) details of roadmap drawn forchecking the alarming rise in pollution?

Impact of climate change on foodsupply

†971. SHRI LAL SINH VADODIA:Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that climate changeis likely to cause poisoning of food supplyof people living in poor countries;

(b) if so, whether Government iscontemplating to take steps to avoid it;and


Polluted rivers in Chhattisgarh

†972. SHRI RAM VICHAR NETAM:Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE bepleased to state:

(a) whether five rivers of Chhattisgarhnamely Mahanadi, Kharun, Hasdeo, Keloand Seonath have been declared extremelypolluted as per a report of Central PollutionControl Board (CPCB);


(c) whether Government has any actionplan to check pollution in these rivers andto clean these rivers of Chhattisgarh; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and theamount spent by Government for the saidpurpose so far?

Expert Committee on pollution levelof major rivers

973. SHRI C. M. RAMESH: Will theMinister of ENVIRONMENT, FORESTAND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased tostate:

(a) whether Government proposes toconstitute a Committee of Experts toexamine level of pollution of major riversin the country and if so, the details of stepsproposed to be taken to cleanse the riversso that pollution is minimal; and

(b) the details of amount of moneyallocated and spent to cleanse the riversduring the last three years, State-wise?

Environmental damage to Yamunariverbed

974. SHRI ANIL DESAI: Will theMinister of ENVIRONMENT, FORESTAND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased tostate:

(a) whether it is a fact that the WorldCulture Festival organised by Art of LivingFoundation on the Yamuna bank in Delhiin 2016 completely destroyed the riverbed,as reported by an Expert Committee ofGovernment;

(b) whether Government has assessedthe environmental damage, if so, detailsthereof; and

(c) action taken against organisers andsteps taken to restore the ecologicalimbalance?

Incidents of fire in Jungle

975. SHRI ANIL DESAI: Will theMinister of ENVIRONMENT, FORESTAND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased tostate:

(a) whether it is a fact that there have


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been several instances of fire in jungle duringlast three years;

(b) the major incidents of fire in jungleduring last three years and our preparednessto control such incidents; and

(c) details of loss of revenue, naturalresources and human lives, the country hadto suffer during this period due to fire injungle?

World’s ranking of India in purity ofwater and air

†976. SHRI SURENDRA SINGHNAGAR: Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that India’s placehas fallen down in the world’s ranking ofpurity of water and environment;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor; and

(c) if not, India’s actual ranking in theworld at present on the basis of purity ofwater and air and efforts being made byGovernment to improve it?

Polluted cities in India

†977. SHRIMATI KANTAKARDAM: Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government has taken anystep towards bringing down pollution, inthe light of the fact that 15 out of the 20most polluted cities of the world are inIndia, as per the report of the World HealthOrganisation;

(b) whether the details of the persons

suffering from diseases caused by pollutionin cities like Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh havebeen collected; and

(c) whether Government has taken anystep towards creating awareness amongpeople in this regard and if so, the detailsthereof?

Deaths due to pollution

†978. DR. KIRODI LAL MEENA:Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that there is anunprecedented rise in deaths due toexcessive carbon emission and vehicularpollution in the Indian cities;

(b) whether Government is aware ofthe fact that the air we breathe isincreasingly becoming toxic; and

(c) if so, the steps being taken byGovernment to deal with this frighteningsituation?

Biodiversity park

979. SHRI HISHEY LACHUNGPA:Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE bepleased to state:

(a) details of the biodiversity park setup or proposed to be set up in differentparts of the country during last three yearsand till date; and

(b) potential benefits Governmentintends to pursue by the establishment ofthese biodiversity parks in the country,details thereof?


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Generation of energy from municipalwaste

980. SHRIMATI AMBIKA SONI:DR. T. SUBBARAMI REDDY:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE bepleased to state:

(a) number of cities and towns wherethe project of generating energy fromgarbage and waste has been started, detailsthereof;

(b) number of municipalities awaitingthe commencement of this project due topending NOC from the Ministry, detailsthereof;

(c) efforts taken by Ministry to see thatmore and more municipalities go for suchplants for recycling and energy generation;and

(d) whether specific grants are beinggiven to various municipalities for startingsuch projects?

Pollution occuring in multi-storeybuildings

†981. SHRI RAM NATH THAKUR:Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE bepleased to state:

(a) whether Government monitors allkinds of pollution occuring in multi-storeybuildings of the country including NationalCapital Region (NCR) and if so, whethermotor pumps and other equipmentsinstalled in basements of these buildingsare operating in compliance with noisepollution (Regulation and Control) Rules,2000;

(b) whether concerning thesebasements, Government has conducted anystudy to assess the adverse effects of the

sound pollution on the residents of thesemulti-storey buildings and especiallychildren, elderly and housewives; and

(c) number of multi-storey buildings inthe NCR where National building code andthe Noise Pollution (Regulation andControl) Rules, 2000 are fully compliedwith?

Pollution in Indian cities over WHOstandards

982. SHRI MAJEED MEMON: Willthe Minister of ENVIRONMENT,FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE bepleased to state:

(a) Government’s aim to reduceparticulate pollution in 102 Indian citiesby 30 to 35 per cent by 2024 underNational Clean Air Programme (NCAP)against the current requirement of over fiftyper cent of prescribed levels of 20ug/m3by WHO;

(b) whether it is a fact that currently, amere five per cent of the total 6,166 censuscities and towns of the country are undersurveillance and there are only 168continuous real-time monitors covering 102cities; and

(c) if so, whether forty eight per centof these real-time monitoring stations inthe country cover only three States namelyDelhi, UP and Haryana?

Poaching of animals

983. SHRI C. M. RAMESH: Will theMinister of ENVIRONMENT, FORESTAND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased tostate:

(a) whether it is a fact that poaching ofanimals and birds are on the rise in thecountry and if so, details thereof, State-wise; and


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(b) details of steps taken in this regard?

Most air-polluted cities

984. SHRI RITABRATA BANERJEE:Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE bepleased to state:

(a) the list of most air-polluted cities inIndia with index of pollution and reasonstherefor; and

(b) whether Government has taken anysteps to prevent heavy pollution fromindustries in Gujarat, and if so, detailsthereof?

Decrease in forest cover

985. DR. K. V. P. RAMACHANDRARAO: Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government is aware thatfigures of forest cover being published byGovernment and actual field reports differa lot and forest cover is decreasingalarmingly despite several measures takenup by Government;


(c) if not, the process by whichGovernment assesses the actual forestcover?

National Clean Air Programme

986. SHRI V. VIJAYASAI REDDY:Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the Ministryhas started implementing National CleanAir Programme in the country and hasidentified some cities in the State of

Andhra Pradesh to tackle the problem ofincreasing air pollution;

(b) if so, details of cities identified andaction plan prepared to address airpollution in the above cities;

(c) details of targets set; and

(d) the time period set by the Ministryto achieve the above targets?

National River ConservationProgramme

987. SHRI K. C. RAMAMURTHY:Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE bepleased to state:

(a) the main aims and objectives of theNational River Conservation Programme(NRCP);

(b) whether it is a fact that Tungabhadra,Cauvery and Pennar rivers in Karnatakahave been identified under NRCP;

(c) if so, details of polluted stretchesidentified in the above rivers; and

(d) details of funds sanctioned,approved, released and spent on abovestretches during last three years, year- wiseand river-wise?

Air pollution in Delhi

988. DR. L. HANUMANTHAIAH:Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE bepleased to state:

(a) whether Delhi is one of the mostpolluted city in the country and whetherthis is public health-threatening emergency;

(b) if so, the details thereof and thefactors causing air pollution besidesvehicular traffic, dust and constructionactivities in the cities; and

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(c) the steps proposed by Governmentto tackle air pollution in such cities on long-term planning basis and through policyinterventions to protect public health?

Ozone pollution

†989. CH. SUKHRAM SINGHYADAV:

SHRI VISHAMBHARPRASAD NISHAD:

SHRIMATI CHHAYAVERMA:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE bepleased to state:

(a) details of the number of times whenCentral Pollution Control Board had issueddata on increasing levels of ozone pollutionin Delhi-NCR which is beyond the setstandard;

(b) details of the ill-effects of increasedlevels of ozone on human health;

(c) details of the steps taken by theMinistry from time to time to reduce ozonelevels; and

(d) whether there is a fear of increase indeaths due to ozone pollution exceedingthe set limit?

Report of WGEEP

990. SHRI MAJEED MEMON: Willthe Minister of ENVIRONMENT,FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that reportsubmitted by the Western Ghats EcologyExpert Panel (WGEEP) had recommendedthat the entire Western Ghats should bedeclared as an ecologically sensitive areawith three levels of categorization and ifso, the details thereof; and

(b) whether it is also a fact that WGEEPhad also asked the Ministry not to giveenvironment clearance to the Gundiahydroelectric project in Karnataka and theAthirapally dam on the Chalakudy river inKerala’s Thrissur district?

NOC for strengthening of roadsunder forest area

†991. SHRI SAMIR ORAON: Willthe Minister of ENVIRONMENT,FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE bepleased to state whether Government hasany proposals under its consideration forsimplification of the process of issuance ofNo-Objection Certificate for standardizingand strengthening of the roads falling underforest area?

Green Bonus for States

†992. SHRI ANIL BALUNI: Will theMinister of ENVIRONMENT, FORESTAND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased tostate:

(a) whether Government has anyscheme to give rewards viz. Green Bonusto the States which are working well in thefield of environment conservation; and

(b) if not, whether Governmentproposes to launch any such scheme infuture?

Ill-effects of Coastal Regulation Zone2018 on coastal regions

993. SHRI SANJAY SINGH: Will theMinister of ENVIRONMENT, FORESTAND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased tostate:

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the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ)Notification 2018 is harming the coastalregions of the country due to increase ininfrastructural activities along coastal areas;and

(b) if so, the measures taken byGovernment to protect the coastal regionsfrom suffering climate changevulnerabilities?

Charging stations for electric vehicles

994. SHRIMATI SHANTACHHETRI: Will the Minister of HEAVYINDUSTRIES AND PUBLICENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government is aware thatunder the FAME-II Scheme, chargingstations for electric vehicles in the countryare to be set up;

(b) whether Government has startedsetting up charging stations for electricvehicles in the country;

(c) if so, the expenditure allocated forthe purpose and whether electric chargingstations are being set up in Kolkata andother cities; and


Promotion of electric vehicles

995. SHRI BINOY VISWAM: Willthe Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIESAND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES be pleasedto state:

(a) the policies by Government to boostelectric vehicles in the country;

(b) the details of infrastructural andother investment implemented byGovernment to promote the electricvehicles in the country; and

(c) whether it is a fact that 12 percentage

of GST applicable on electric vehicles ishampering its industry growth?

Reduction of Stake in PSUs

996. SHRI K. C. RAMAMURTHY:Will the Minister of HEAVYINDUSTRIES AND PUBLICENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

(a) details of companies in whichGovernment has 51 per cent or more stake,PSU-wise;

(b) whether it is a fact that Governmenthas decided to reduce its stake in all PSUsto 49 per cent without consulting the PSUsand other stakeholders;

(c) the reasons for the same in spite ofthe fact that there are some PSUs whichare strategically important for the country;

(d) reasons as to why the Ministry saysthat only disinvestment will make theBoards of these companies professionallymanaged; and

(e) whether NITI Aayog recommendedto bring down Government’s stake inPSUs?

Acquisition of HEC Ranchi,Jharkhand

†997. SHRI SAMIR ORAON: Will theMinister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES ANDPUBLIC ENTERPRISES be pleased tostate:

(a) the current status of the acquisitionof Heavy Engineering Corporation (HEC)at Ranchi in Jharkhand by the Departmentof Atomic Energy;

(b) whether Government has anyscheme under consideration forrestructuring of poor financial condition ofHEC; and


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(c) the various steps taken byGovernment till date in this direction?

National Electric Mobility MissionPlan

998. DR. K.V.P. RAMACHANDRARAO: Will the Minister of HEAVYINDUSTRIES AND PUBLICENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government isimplementing National Electric MobilityMission Plan to promote use of electricvehicles;


(c) the present status of implementationof the plan and whether there is a plan withGovernment to cater to demand ofworkforce in this sector?

Financial performance of BHEL

999. SHRI NARAYAN LALPANCHARIYA: Will the Minister ofHEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLICENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

(a) whether Bharat Heavy ElectricalsLtd. (BHEL) has incurred losses during anyof the last three years;

(b) if so, the details thereof and thereasons therefor;

(c) whether Government has taken anystep to improve the financial performanceof BHEL; and

(d) if so, the details thereof, if not, thereasons therefor?

Privatisation of Public Sector Units

1000. SHRI DIGVIJAYA SINGH: Willthe Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIESAND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES be pleased

to state the plans of Government as regardsBharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) unitin Bhopal, in line with the NITI Aayog’sproposal on privatisation of Public SectorUnits?

Registration of News Channels

1001. DR. SANJAY SINH: Will theMinister of INFORMATION ANDBROADCASTING be pleased to state:

(a) the details of procedure forregistration of new News Channels;

(b) details of the News Channelsalready registered with Government;

(c) the procedure for content monitoringof News Channels;

(d) whether there is any public grievanceredressal mechanism regarding contents ofthe News Channels;

(e) if so, the details thereof; and

(f) if not, the reasons therefor?

Expenditure incurred on services fromnews agencies

†1002. SHRI R. K. SINHA: Will theMinister of INFORMATION ANDBROADCASTING be pleased to state:

(a) the details of expenditure incurredon services being taken from different newsagencies by Doordarshan and Akashwani;and

(b) the details of payment and the basisof payment thereof?

Appointment of CBFC Chairperson

1003. SHRI SANJAY SETH: Will theMinister of INFORMATION ANDBROADCASTING be pleased to state:

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Chairperson of the Central Board of FilmCertification (CBFC);

(b) details of the eligibility criteria, ifany; and

(c) when will Government implementthe recommendations of the Shyam BenegalCommittee to improve the functioning andaccountability of the Board?

News broadcasting in FM radiochannels

1004. SHRI T. G. VENKATESH: Willthe Minister of INFORMATION ANDBROADCASTING be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Governmenthas received any representation as regardgiving permission to broadcasting news, inFM channels;


(c) whether Government has objectedfor such request and if so, the detailsthereof; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

National Films Archives of India

1005. SHRI G. C. CHANDRA-SEKHAR: Will the Minister ofINFORMATION ANDBROADCASTING be pleased to state:

(a) whether over 31,000 precious reelsor cans held by the National Films Archivesof India (NFAI) are understood to havebeen lost or destroyed, according to theobservations of a CAG report and if so,the details thereof;

(b) whether Government has reviewedthe functioning of the NFAI, if so, thedetails therof;

(c) whether Government has reviewedthe functioning of various autonomousbodies/subordinate offices under theMinistry and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the steps taken by Government forimproving their working?

Propagation of Yoga and healthyliving

1006. SHRI SUSHIL KUMARGUPTA: Will the Minister ofINFORMATION ANDBROADCASTING be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that from June10 to 25, 2019 onwards whichever TVchannels, newspapers and radio propagatedYoga and healthy living will be awardedAntarashtriya Yoga Divas Media Samman(AYDMS);

(b) if so, steps taken to ensure themaximum participation of media houses inthis campaign;

(c) whether any jury has beenconstituted to decide the winners of thisaward; and

(d) if so, the names of the members ofthis jury?

Changes in Cinematograph Act, 1952

1007. SHRI MAHESH PODDAR:Will the Minister of INFORMATIONAND BROADCASTING be pleased tostate:

(a) the details of the progress made sofar by Government in the implementationof the recommendations made in the reportof the Expert Committee headed by ShriShyam Benegal to recommend changes tothe Cinematograph Act, 1952 and to bringtransparency in the Central Board of FilmCertification (CBFC); and

(b) the number of recommendationswhich have been accepted and those whichare under consideration?

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Immovable property of Doordarshanand AIR

†1008. SHRI RAKESH SINHA: Willthe Minister of INFORMATION ANDBROADCASTING be pleased to state:

(a) the details of the immovableproperty of Doordarshan and All IndiaRadio (AIR) across the country;

(b) the extent of use of such propertiesbeing made now; and

(c) whether there is any plan for theoptimal use of these assets in view ofcompetition in the market?

Inter-linking of rivers in the country

1009. SHRIMATI JHARNA DASBAIDYA: Will the Minister of JALSHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government has preparedfeasibility and Detailed Project Report ofinter-linking of various rivers across thecountry;

(b) if so, the present status of thereport’s implementation; and

(c) by when the inter-linking of rivers islikely to be completed?

Over exploitation of groundwater

1010. SHRI SHAMSHER SINGHDULLO: Will the Minister of JALSHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government is aware thatgroundwater resources are being overexploited in some parts of the country,particularly in Punjab;

(b) whether farmers are experiencingthat the quality of sub-soil water has alsodeteriorated;

(c) steps proposed to be taken toprotect the interests of small farmers; and

(d) whether Government has conductedany study in this regard and if so, thereports thereof and action taken thereon?

Ganga cleaning mission

1011. SHRI HUSAIN DALWAI: Willthe Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleasedto state:

(a) the details of expenses incurred incleaning drive Ganga, State-wise, year-wiseduring the last three years;

(b) whether as per the report of CentralPollution Control Board (CPCB), in certainstretches Ganga has become more pollutedbetween 2014-18 and in other stretches, ithas remained as polluted as before;

(c) if so, details thereof, if not, detailsof pollution levels in Ganga, over differentstretches, between 2014-18 and the nameof agency responsible for calculating thesefigures; and

(d) the details of budget allocated andpercentage of that amount which has beenspent in order to restore the river?

Piped drinking water in rural areas

1012. DR. ASHOK BAJPAI: Will theMinister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased tostate:

(a) the number of villages having pipeddrinking water connections through variousschemes, in rural areas during the last threeyears, State-wise; and

(b) the number of villages yet to getpiped drinking water connections duringthe next three years in rural areas, State-wise?


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Discussion on water dams in States

1013. SHRI K. R. ARJUNAN: Will theMinister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased tostate:

(a) whether it is a fact that Governmentis considering to build water dams in manyStates to solve the enormous waterproblems;


(c) whether it is also a fact thatGovernment had initiated discussions withthe State Governments concerned in thisregard; and


Inter-linking of rivers for watermanagement

1014. SHRI HARNATH SINGHYADAV: Will the Minister of JALSHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) whether the problem of waterscarcity can be addressed by streamliningthe water management in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof and thereaction of Government thereto;

(c) whether the inter-linking of riverscan play a major role in water management;and

(d) if so, the reaction of Governmentthereto along with the names of riversselected so far for inter-linking?

Financial and technical assistance toStates for potable water

1015. SHRI VIJAY PAL SINGHTOMAR: Will the Minister of JALSHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) whether the availability of potablewater has been adversely affected due tothe decline in groundwater level in certain

parts of the country including rural areasduring the recent years;


(c) the steps taken by Government toprovide financial and technical assistanceto the State Governments for the purpose;and

(d) the details of the achievements madein this regard as a result of the same?

DPR on inter-linking of rivers

†1016. SHRI NARAYAN RANE: Willthe Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleasedto state:

(a) whether Government has completedit’s Detailed Project Report (DPR) on inter-linking of Par Tapi Narmada link andDamanganga Pijal rivers and if so, the detailsthereof;

(b) progress of the work and actiontaken by Government on DPR till date;

(c) the decision taken on scope, waterdistribution, cost usage of water and watermanagement in the DPR; and

(d) the details of other works yet to bedone after DPR, by which the said workcan be completed and its benefits can bemade accessible to the public?

Increasing of piped water tohouseholds

1017. SHRI RAM KUMARKASHYAP: Will the Minister of JALSHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government has decided toincrease coverage of piped water tohouseholds from current 18 per cent to 100per cent by 2024;

(b) if so, the details of the schemeformulated in this regard;


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(c) the present status of coverage ofpiped water to households, State-wise;

(d) the details of States having less thanfive per cent coverage of piped water ofhouseholds;

(e) the per capita water availability; and

(f) the quantum of amount allocated forthe scheme?

Safe drinking water to rural areas

1018. SHRI BHUBANESWARKALITA: Will the Minister of JALSHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that DrinkingWater Supply Programme in rural areas ofthe country have failed to give desiredresult by providing safe drinking water;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor and thefunds allocated by Government from timeto time;

(c) whether Government intends tostrengthen the existing monitoring systemin the larger interest of rural population ofthe country; and


Flood problem in Assam

1019. SHRI BISWAJIT DAIMARY:Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI bepleased to state:

(a) whether Government is aware ofrecurrence of flood problem in Assam whichleads to loss of life, property and createsecological imbalance and the growingdemands from the people of Assam todeclare the problem as a national problem;

(b) if so, whether Government will takeany policy decision to tackle this recurringproblem as a national problem, keeping inview the seriousness of the issue and thefact that State Government is unable tomanage this problem on its own; and

(c) the steps proposed to be taken byGovernment for permanent solution of thisrecurrent flood problem in Assam?

Major Lift Irrigation Project inTelangana

1020. SHRI B. LINGAIAH YADAV:Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that J. ChokkaRao Devadula Major Lift Irrigation Projectwhich benefits Warangal, Karimnagar andNalgonda districts in Telangana was startedin 2003, but has not yet been completed;

(b) whether the gestation period hasalso been overrun long back;

(c) if so, the details and reasons for costand time overrun;

(d) whether the likely date ofcompletion is this year; and

(e) if so, by when it is going to becompleted?

Ground Water Resources Management

1021. DR. VIKAS MAHATME: Willthe Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleasedto state:

(a) whether Government has in placean adequate framework for governingGround Water Resources and if so, thedetails thereof; and

(b) whether Government hascollaborated with any private or foreignbodies on Ground Water Managementprojects and if so, the details thereof?

Tackling drought conditions

1022. SHRI D. RAJA: Will the Ministerof JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that very extremedrought condition prevails in the country

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and about 42 per cent of the country isabnormally dry; and

(b) if so, the details of measures beingtaken to meet the situation?

Piped water to all cities

1023. SHRI KAPIL SIBAL: Will theMinister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased tostate:

(a) whether it is a fact that NITI Aayoghas warned that 21 Indian cities will runout of groundwater by 2020 and 70 percent of water bodies are contaminated, ifso, the details thereof;

(b) details of the steps taken byGovernment and the steps it itends to taketo deal with this national crisis; and

(c) status of the “Piped Water for all by2024”project?

Financial assistance for flood controlproject in West Bengal

1024. SHRI MANAS RANJANBHUNIA: Will the Minister of JALSHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) the status of implementation ofKaliaghai-Kapaleswari-Baghai riverexcavation and Flood Control Project forwhich the Central Government has givenfinancial assistance of ` 650 crore to WestBengal in financial year 2010-11 in the cost-sharing ratio of 75:25;

(b) the amount of funds spent on it tilldate; and

(c) the amount of funds given by theCentral Government and how much moneyhas been given by the State Government?

Fluoride affected habitations inAndhra Pradesh

1025. SHRI G.V.L. NARASIMHARAO: Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTIbe pleased to state:

(a) the number of fluoride affectedhabitations and population in AndhraPradesh, details district-wise;

(b) the amount of fund sought andreceived by Andhra Pradesh Governmentunder National Water Quality Sub-Mission(NWQSM) scheme of National DrinkingWater Programme to tackle the Fluorideproblem;

(c) the details of number of Fluorideaffected habitations and population now,as compared to three years ago, year-wise,district-wise;

(d) steps required by the AndhraPradesh Government to tackle this Fluorideproblem and ensure good quality watersupply to people of affected habitations;and

(e) whether Government has made anysuch suggestions so far in this regard?

Status of Polavaram Irrigation Project

1026. SHRI KANAKAMEDALARAVINDRA KUMAR: Will the Ministerof JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) status of the Polavaram IrrigationProject (PIP) as on date;

(b) funds that have been spent on PIP;

(c) funds that have been reimbursed toAndhra Pradesh Government till April,2019 for incurring expenditure on PIP; and

(d) time by which Governmentproposes to complete the Project?

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Plan for flood control

1027. SHRI RIPUN BORA: Will theMinister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased tostate:

(a) whether Government proposes fordredging in Brahmaputra river;

(b) whether it is a fact that due to highsedimentation and steep slopes regular floodoccur in the river during the monsoon;

(c) report of Brahmaputra Board andits surveys and investigations in theBrahmaputra Valley; and

(d) the present status of master planfor the control of floods, bank erosion andimprovement of drainage thereat?

Forest clearance for KaleshwaramProject

1028. SHRI MOHD. ALI KHAN: Willthe Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleasedto state:

(a) whether Telangana has requested forclearance of forest land for MedigaddaBarrage in Kaleshwaram Project;


(c) whether Government has given theforest clearance?

National status for irrigation projectsin Telangana

1029. SHRI MOHD. ALI KHAN: Willthe Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleasedto state:

(a) whether Telangana has requested forNational status for any irrigation project inTelangana;


(c) the financial liability of the Central

Government in any irrigation projectdeclared as National Project?

Extraction of groundwater

1030. SHRI DEREK O' BRIEN: Willthe Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleasedto state:

(a) whether India is the largest extractorof groundwater; and

(b) if so, whether Government has anyplan on replenishing groundwater resourcesfrom time to time to ensure water security?

Deficiency of oxygen in rivers

†1031. SHRI P.L. PUNIA: Will theMinister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased tostate:

(a) whether many rivers in the countryhave become oxygen deficient;

(b) if so, the details of rivers and placeswhich are affected; and

(c) the effect of paucity of oxygen onaquatic life and agriculture and the detailsthereof, State-wise?

‘Nal Se Jal’ Scheme

1032. DR. T. SUBBARAMI REDDY:SHRIMATI AMBIKA SONI:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI bepleased to state:

(a) whether Government has come outwith ‘Nal Se Jal’ Scheme, if so, the detailsthereof;

(b) whether Government has set a targetof providing tap water to every householdby 2024;

(c) if so, the detailed plan work out toachieve the target; and


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(d) action taken to bridge the gap of 43per cent between water availability andrequirement and the time-frame by whichit would be met, State-wise and metro-city-wise?

ERCP for irrigation and drinkingwater

†1033. DR. KIRODI LAL MEENA:Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that RajasthanGovernment has submitted a proposal tothe Central Government regarding EastRajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) forirrigation and drinking water facility in 13districts of the State and if so, the cost ofphase one of the project;

(b) whether the Central Governmentintends to accept this proposal of ERCP inthe interest of people and if so, by when;and

(c) whether Government is intending todeclare it as a national project and if so, bywhen?

Per capita availability of potable water

†1034. SHRI P.L. PUNIA: Will theMinister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased tostate:

(a) the criteria set to provide minimumpotable water for each person in rural andurban areas of the country at daily-basis,the details thereof;

(b) the quantum of potable water beingprovided in rural and urban settlements;

(c) the number of settlements which areaway from the availability of pure potablewater due to the quality of groundwaterand other water resources; and

(d) by when the target of providing purepotable water to all will be achieved, thedetails thereof?

Allocation of funds for water projects

1035. SHRI RAJMANI PATEL:DR. AMEE YAJNIK:


(a) the details of ongoing/pending waterprojects in the country, State/UT-wise;

(b) whether the sanctioned/allocatedfunds have been released to various waterprojects for the State Governments and ifso, the details thereof;

(c) whether Government has receivedproposals for various water projects/programmes from Government of variousStates; and

(d) if so, the details thereof along withthe decision taken in this regard?

Reduction in water level

†1036. SHRIMATI CHHAYAVERMA:


CH. SUKHRAM SINGHYADAV:


(a) the names of the districts wherewater level has reduced drastically andexperts are calling it as going to dark zone;

(b) the arrangements made by theMinistry to prevent the water level fromreaching dark zone;

(c) the aspects on which the Ministryhas worked in the last decade to increase


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the groundwater level with the help of rainwater and the outcome thereof; and

(d) the details thereof?

Action on inter-linking of rivers

†1037. SHRI LAL SINH VADODIA:Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Governmentis seriously contemplating on stepping upefforts for inter-linking of rivers;

(b) if so, whether Government has takenany steps in this regard so far; and


Water emergency in cities

1038. SHRI BINOY VISWAM: Willthe Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleasedto state:

(a) whether it is a fact that India is staringat water emergency with reports statingthat 21 cities, including Delhi, Bengaluru,Chennai and Hyderabad will run out ofgroundwater by 2020 if preventivemeasures are not taken urgently; and

(b) details of preventive measures takenby Government to tackle the wateremergency in these cities?

Loan portal for MSMEs

†1039. SHRI PRABHAT JHA: Will theMinister of MICRO, SMALL ANDMEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased tostate:

(a) whether Government has launched

a portal to provide the loan forentrepreneurs of the micro, small andmedium sector through whichentrepreneurs are provided with loan inminimum time period and provision hasalso been made to give two per cent rebateon interest of the loan;


(c) whether the entrepreneurs of theMicro, Small and Medium Enterprises(MSMEs) sectors have got a great impetusby the said policy measures and positiveand desired changes have occurred inperformance of the MSME sector; and


Jobs creation through NSIC forSC/ST

1040. DR. VINAY P.SAHASRABUDDHE: Will the Ministerof MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUMENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

(a) the number of people who haveavailed benefits under the NationalScheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Hubunder National Small IndustriesCorporation (NSIC) for establishment ofnew enterprises during the past three years;

(b) the number of new jobs, if any,created for members of SC/ST communitythrough the initiatives of NSIC during thesaid period; and

(c) the number of SC/ST enterprisesprovided with marketing assistance throughthe Special Marketing Assistance Scheme,as provided by National SC/ST Hub andhow these enterprises have benefited fromthe assistance provided?


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Global competitiveness of IndianMSMEs sector

1041. SHRI RAJMANI PATEL:DR. L. HANUMANTHAIAH:DR. AMEE YAJNIK:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALLAND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES bepleased to state:

(a) the efforts being made byGovernment for enhancing the globalcompetitiveness of Indian Micro, Small andMedium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector;


(c) whether technology, generally usedby the MSMEs is a major cause for poorcompetitiveness of this sector;

(d) whether there is an urgent need todevelop appropriate technologies forvarious manufacturing processes to bringdown the cost in the MSMEs in thecountry; and

(e) if so, the steps taken by Governmentin this regard?

Funds for spinners/weavers

1042. SHRI P. BHATTACHARYA:Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALLAND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES bepleased to state:

(a) the details of the schemes/programmes being implemented byGovernment for sustainability of khadi andimproving the income of spinners/weaversacross the country;

(b) whether the said schemes/programmes have achieved the desiredresults in the country during each of thelast three years and the current year and ifso, the details thereof, scheme/programme-wise and if not, the reasons therefor alongwith the reaction of Government thereto;and

(c) the details of the funds providedunder the said schemes/programmes alongwith its utilisation during the said period,scheme/programme-wise?

Credit worthiness of MSME sector

1043. SHRI TIRUCHI SIVA: Will theMinister of MICRO, SMALL ANDMEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased tostate:

(a) steps taken by Government toimprove credit worthiness of Micro, Smalland Medium Enterprises during the lastthree years;

(b) whether Government plans toreduce infrastructural gaps for the MSMEsector; and


Zero Defect, Zero Effect Scheme

1044. DR. VIKAS MAHATME: Willthe Minister of MICRO, SMALL ANDMEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased tostate:

(a) the details of the total number ofMSMEs that have started to follow themanufacturing patterns as provided in theguidelines of the Zero Defect, Zero Effect(ZED) Scheme;

(b) whether the National Monitoringand Implementation Unit (NMIU), i.e., theQuality Council of India been followingthe guidelines on a consistent basis; and

(c) whether there is any mechanism ofreporting the periodic effect of the schemeof the environment and if so, the detailsthereof’?

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DMF in Nellore

1045. SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDYVEMIREDDY: Will the Minister ofMINES be pleased to state:

(a) the date when District MineralFoundation (DMF) was constituted inNellore district of Andhra Pradesh;

(b) whether it is a fact that more than` 24 crores have been collected so far underDMF in Nellore district;

(c) if so, reasons that in spite of takingso many projects, only ` 6 crores havebeen spent; and

(d) efforts being made by the Ministryto spend maximum amount for identifiedpurposes in Nellore district under DMF?

Illegal land acquisition and mining

1046. DR. L. HANUMANTHAIAH:Will the Minister of MINES be pleased tostate:

(a) whether it is a fact that vast triballands are being acquired for large scalemining in the country;

(b) if so, details of the basis on whichthey have been acquired;

(c) the number of coal mines located inscheduled areas under Vth schedule ofConstitution of India, details thereof,State/UT-wise; and

(d) the details of number of cases ofillegal land acquisition and mining happeningacross India, State-wise?

Discovery of mineral reserves inAssam

1047. SHRI BHUBANESWARKALITA: Will the Minister of MINES bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that several

mineral reserves have been discoveredrecently in various parts of Assam and ifso, the details thereof;

(b) whether it is also a fact that thesereserves have been auctioned by the StateGovernment;

(c) if so, the details of money that theauction fetched to the State Government;and

(d) whether Government intends todirect the Assam Government to intensifyits exploration and drilling operations inthe State?

Scholarships for minorities

1048. SHRI NARAYAN LALPANCHARIYA: Will the Minister ofMINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government has anyscheme for scholarships exclusively forstudents from minority communities;

(b) if so, details thereof;

(c) details regarding pre-matric, post-matric and merit-cum-means componentsof such scholarship schemes; and

(d) details regarding budget earmarkedfor this purpose during the last three years?

Fifteen Point Programme for welfareof minorities

1049. SHRI SYED NASIR HUSSAIN:Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRSbe pleased to state:

(a) whether the Prime Minister’s newFifteen Point Programme for the welfare ofMinorities is under implementation in thecountry, including the State of Karnataka;

(b) if so, the details including theachievements made therein during the lastthree years and the current year in thecountry, State/UT-wise;

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(c) whether Government has receivedany report of non-utilization of funds forminorities in the country; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and the actiontaken by Government against the concernedofficers, State/UT-wise?

Scheme for upliftment of minoritycommunities

†1050. SHRI SURENDRA SINGHNAGAR: Will the Minister of MINORITYAFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Governmentis working on a scheme for the educationaland social upliftment of minoritycommunities;



Development of minorities

1051. SHRI T.G. VENKATESH: Willthe Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS bepleased to state:

(a) whether National Summit on theempowerment of minorities has recentlybeen held to review the progress andprosperity of poor, weaker sections,minorities and dalits;


(c) whether the funds allocated to theactivities for progress of minorities are beingutilised fully or remain unspent, if so, thedetails thereof;

(d) whether the funds allocated aresufficient and if not, the details thereof;and

(e) whether Government has any planof including weaker sections of the forwardcastes in the minority class; if so, the detailsthereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

Skill development of women ofminority communities

1052. SHRIMATI JHARNA DASBAIDYA: Will the Minister ofMINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government has conductedany assessment of the scheme for skilldevelopment of women of minoritycommunities;

(b) if so, the details thereof with theachievements made under the scheme inthe country during the last three years; and

(c) the number of women of minoritycommunities who became skilled during thelast three years?

Funds to civil services coachinginstitutes for minorities

1053. SHRI SYED NASIR HUSSAIN:Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRSbe pleased to state:

(a) the details of the funds allocated tominority institutions in the country thatare engaged in civil services coaching, duringthe last three years and the current year,State/UT-wise;

(b) whether Government maintains anyrecord regarding the number of students ofthe said institutions who passed civilservices examinations; and

(c) if so, the details thereof, during thelast three years, State/UT-wise?

Beneficiaries of Naya Savera Scheme

1054. SHRI HUSAIN DALWAI: Willthe Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS bepleased to state:

(a) the details of the beneficiaries ofNaya Savera Scheme till date, religiouscommunity-wise and State/UT-wise;


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(b) the details of the fund allocated,released and utilised by Government underthe Naya Savera scheme till date, State/UT-wise; and

(c) the details of the proposals receivedfrom project implementing agencies for thescheme till date, State/UT-wise?

Scholarship for students of minoritycommunity

1055. SHRI D. RAJA: Will the Ministerof MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased tostate:

(a) whether it is a fact that Governmenthas decided to provide scholarship to onecrore students of minority communities peryear and also decided to narrow down thegap between mainstream school educationand the Madarsa school system; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and the stepsproposed to be taken to implement thescheme?

Schemes for minorities

†1056. SHRI RAKESH SINHA: Willthe Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS bepleased to state:

(a) the number of schemes prevailingfor minorities in the country;

(b) the total amount spent on theseschemes during the years 2016-17,2017-18 and 2018-19;

(c) the ratio of benefit extended toMuslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists,Jains and Parsi communities, respectively,by these schemes; and

(d) whether any social auditing has beenconducted on the necessity of theseschemes?

Scholarship to girls of minoritycommunities

1057. DR. SANJAY SINH: Will theMinister of MINORITY AFFAIRS bepleased to state:

(a) whether Government has anyproposal of providing scholarship to girlsof minority communities;

(b) if so, criteria for entitlement for suchscholarship;

(c) total number of scholarships to beprovided; and

(d) proposed amount of scholarship andyearly expenditure on such scholarships?

Black spots on roads

1058. SHRI SANJAY RAUT: Will theMinister of ROAD TRANSPORT ANDHIGHWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) whether police from different Stateshave identified 8000 black spots on roads,which are dangerous for drivers and severalserious accidents have happened in the pastthree years;

(b) if so, the details thereof and theGovernment’s response thereto; and

(c) the details of steps taken or proposedto be taken by Government to minimisethe accidents on highways?

Accident on Indian roads

1059. SHRI B.K. HARIPRASAD: Willthe Minister of ROAD TRANSPORTAND HIGHWAYS be pleased to statewhether it is a fact that Indian roads are themost dangerous in the world as around1,46,133 people were killed in 2015 onIndian roads, which translates into 11 deathsper 100,000 people or one life snuffed outevery 3.6 minutes as per Ministry’s data?


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Arrangement of funds for NHdevelopment in Odisha

1060. SHRI NARENDRA KUMARSWAIN: Will the Minister of ROADTRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS bepleased to state:

(a) whether any arrangement has beenmade for providing adequate funds in theUnion Budget, 2018-19 to Ministry forrepair, maintenance and development ofNational Highways in Odisha; and

(b) if not, whether Government will takeimmediate steps in this regard?

‘Char Dham’ road project

1061. SHRI M.P. VEERENDRAKUMAR: Will the Minister of ROADTRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS bepleased to state:

(a) whether work has commenced onthe ‘Char Dham’ project in the UttarakhandState, if so, the detailed status thereof;

(b) whether an Environment ImpactAssessment was conducted for the saidproject and if so, the findings of suchassessment;

(c) whether the said project willnegatively impact the ecology of the regiondue to felling of trees, soil erosion, etc.; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and the stepstaken by Government to mitigate thosenegative impacts?

Accidents on NHs

1062. SHRI RAM KUMARKASHYAP: Will the Minister of ROADTRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS bepleased to state:

(a) whether National Highways in Indiaare the most dangerous in the world andone life is snuffed out every 3.6 minutes;

(b) the number of accidents whichoccurred on National Highways (NHs)during the last three years and the numberof lives lost in these accidents, NH/year-wise;

(c) whether accident prone areas onNHs have been identified and if so, stepstaken to fix them;

(d) whether any study has beenconducted to ascertain the cause ofaccidents on NHs and if so, details thereof;and

(e) the details of medical facilitiesavailable on NHs?

Causes behind increasing roadaccidents

1063. SHRI T. RATHINAVEL: Will theMinister of ROAD TRANSPORT ANDHIGHWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the majorcause for the increasing road accidents inthe country is the rapid urbanisation, poorsafety, lack of enforcement, distraction,influence of drugs or alcohol, speeding andfailure to wear seat belts or helmets;

(b) whether Government is consideringto set up any task force to study each aspectof such road accidents and to come outwith remedial measures; and


Deaths due to road crashes

1064. SHRI T. RATHINAVEL: Will theMinister of ROAD TRANSPORT ANDHIGHWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that road crasheshave emerged as the single biggest killer ofpeople in the age group of 15 to 45;

(b) whether it is also a fact that we are

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in the midst of a major pandemic and needof the hour is strong measure to addressthe issue; and

(c) if so, the steps proposed to be takenup by Government in this regard?

Delayed projects under the Ministry

1065. SHRI DEREK O' BRIEN: Willthe Minister of ROAD TRANSPORTAND HIGHWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) whether there are any developmentalprojects under the Ministry that have beendelayed, if so, the details thereof andreasons therefor; and

(b) details of action the Ministry willtake to ensure delayed projects are fast-tracked?

NH projects in Telangana

1066. SHRI B. LINGAIAH YADAV:Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORTAND HIGHWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) whether Telangana Government hasproposed to convert Hyderabad-Narsapur-Medak-Yellareddy-Banswada-Bodan andBasara-Bhainsa to be taken up as a NationalHighway;

(b) if so, the date when such requesthas been made to the Ministry; and

(c) details of action taken by CentralGovernment on the above stretch?

National Highway in Tamil Nadu

1067. DR. V. MAITREYAN: Will theMinister of ROAD TRANSPORT ANDHIGHWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) the details of National Highwaysroad laying work underway in Tamil Nadu;

(b) targeted date of completionoriginally fixed for each Highway; and

(c) likely date of completion of each ofthe Highways in the State?

Bus shelter at NH-8

†1068. SHRI RAMKUMARVERMA: Will the Minister of ROADTRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that there is noarrangement of bus shelters at the bus stopsof various villages and small towns situatedon the Jaipur-Delhi National HighwayNumber 8, due to which bus travellers facethe scorching heat and rain while waitingfor the bus; and

(b) if so, the details of the schemes beingmade by the Central Government, in viewof public interest in this regard?

Progress in completion ofDelhi-Meerut Highway

†1069. SHRIMATI KANTAKARDAM: Will the Minister of ROADTRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS bepleased to state:

(a) the progress of Delhi-MeerutHighway and by when it is expected to becompleted;

(b) whether Government is planning tokeep it toll-free and if so, the details thereof;and

(c) whether Government proposes torestrict commercial vehicles from plyingon this highway and if so, the detailsthereof?

Land acquisition for road projects

1070. DR. T. SUBBARAMI REDDY:SHRIMATI AMBIKA SONI:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORTAND HIGHWAYS be pleased to state:


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(a) whether it is a fact that major reasonfor delay in road project is the hurdles facedin land acquisition;

(b) if so, whether the Ministry will helpthe State Government to increase the paceof land acquisition through variousmeasures;

(c) the target of construction of highwayfixed for the current financial year in thecountry, and how far it compares with thatof the previous year; and

(d) whether the constraints faced bylenders to fund road projects have beenaddressed and resolved and if so, the detailsthereof?

Status of bridge on NH atPalarivattom

1071. SHRI K.J. ALPHONS: Will theMinister of ROAD TRANSPORT ANDHIGHWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Ministry is aware thata new bridge on National Highway atPalarivattom, Kerala, built just two yearsago is on the verge of collapse;

(b) whether the Ministry is aware thatKerala Government is going ahead with therepairing of the bridge inspite of reportfrom IIT, Chennai, that entire structure ofthe bridge is unsafe;

(c) whether Ministry will issuedirection that the bridge be completelydismantled and build a new bridge;

(d) the details of action taken againstthe Court order; and

(e) whether Ministry is aware that thesame contractor is building the Uytilla andKundannoor bridge?

Accident prone black spots on roads

1072. SHRI RIPUN BORA: Will theMinister of ROAD TRANSPORT ANDHIGHWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government has identifiedaccident prone black spots on roads whichare life threatening for the travelers;

(b) if so, State-wise detailed reportthereon;

(c) action proposed and taken so farwith budgetary allocation to rectify theblack-spots-fatality-zone areas;

(d) whether it is also a fact thatGovernment proposes to abolish passengertax which are charged by the StateGovernments; and

(e) if so, reason thereof and in-lieusupport to State Governments by theCentre thereto?

E-challan System to check trafficlaws' violations

1073. SHRIMATI SHANTACHHETRI: Will the Minister of ROADTRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS bepleased to state:

(a) whether Government hasimplemented E-challan System toeffectively check violations like drunkdriving, overspeeding and other traffic laws;

(b) whether the E-challan System isoperational in all States of India; and


Emergency landing airstrip onNH in AP

1074. SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDYVEMIREDDY: Will the Minister of ROADTRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Nellore-Ongole National Highway has been selectedfor emergency landing airstrip in case ofnational security and for addressing thelogistic necessities;

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(b) whether it is a fact that Ongole-Chilakaluripeta stretch has also beenidentified for the above purpose;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) by when it is likely to be completed?

Declaration of a new NationalHighway in Odisha

1075. SHRI NARENDRA KUMARSWAIN: Will the Minister of ROADTRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS bepleased to state:

(a) whether Odisha Government in itsletter No. 16451 dated 19.12.2016 hasrecommended 30 State roads covering 2483kilometres in length to the Ministry of RoadTransport and Highways for considerationas new National Highways; and

(b) if so, reasons as to why the Ministryis not taking any decision in the matterwhereas Government of India has declaredvarious State roads as National Highwaysin other States?

Guidelines regarding width of NHs

1076. DR. AMEE YAJNIK:

SHRI RAJMANI PATEL:

Will the Minister of ROADTRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS bepleased to state:

(a) whether there has been any guidelinesregarding the width of the NationalHighways (NHs) in the country;


(c) whether Government has recentlyreceived any representation from the StateGovernments seeking the relaxation in thewidth of NHs; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and thereaction of the Government thereto?

Traffic accidents in Madhya Pradesh

†1077. DR. SATYANARAYANJATIYA: Will the Minister of ROADTRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS bepleased to state the details of casualties intraffic accidents during the last three yearsand the current year on National Highwaysand State Highways in Madhya Pradeshand the preventive measures taken thereof,route-wise, year-wise?

Draft depth in Indian ports

1078. SHRI MD. NADIMULHAQUE: Will the Minister of SHIPPINGbe pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that major portsin the country cannot handle very largevessels due to lack of proper draft depth;

(b) if so, the details thereof as well asthe reasons therefor;

(c) the measures taken by Governmentin this regard; and

(d) whether Government is planning toopen up the dredging market to globalplayers, if so, the details thereof along withthe steps taken in this regard?

Cruise service on Ganga river inVaranasi

1079. SHRI G.C. CHANDRA-SHEKHAR: Will the Minister ofSHIPPING be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government has recentlyintroduced cruise service on Ganga river inVaranasi and other river beds and if so, thedetails thereof;


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(b) whether Government has engagedpublic and private sector in this regard andif so, the details thereof;

(c) the details of river-circuits identifiedby Government along with their promotionproposals;

(d) the present status of constructionof new Cruise Terminals in the country atvarious ports; and

(e) the details of funds allocated, releasedand utilised for this purpose?

Development of CEZ Thoothukudi,Tamil Nadu

1080. DR. SASIKALA PUSHPARAMASWAMY: Will the Minister ofSHIPPING be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government has anyproposal to develop Coastal EconomicZones (CEZ) at Thoothukudi in the Stateof Tamil Nadu;



Coastal Employment Zones

1081. DR. R. LAKSHMANAN: Willthe Minister of SHIPPING be pleased tostate:

(a) whether Government proposes toset up Coastal Employment Zones (CEZs)along the coastline of the country;

(b) if so, the details of the same, State-wise;

(c) whether Government has earmarkedany job quota for the fishermen in theseCEZs;


(e) if not, the reasons for the same?

Development of waterways

1082. DR. BANDA PRAKASH: Willthe Minister of SHIPPING be pleased tostate:

(a) whether the potential of waterwaysin our country is immense;

(b) whether NW-1 is a right step toexplore waterways and develop them as analternative to road and rail transport; and

(c) the steps Government is taking toensure that there are no undue delays inapproving projects so that waterways canbe developed at a sustainable cost andbalance could be created between all modesof freight transport?

New major ports at Duggarajapatnam,A.P.

1083. SHRI KANAKAMEDALARAVINDRA KUMAR: Will the Ministerof SHIPPING be pleased to state:

(a) whether an Expert Committeeconstituted to examine the issue related tosetting up of new major port atDuggarajapatnam in the State of AndhraPradesh has submitted its report;


(c) if not, whether Government hasasked it to expedite the same; and


Promotion of sports among ruralyouth

1084. SHRI DHIRAJ PRASAD SAHU:Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRSAND SPORTS be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government has introducedany policy/programme for promotion of

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sports among rural youth in the countryespecially in Jharkhand;

(b) if so, the details and the achievementsmade in this regard; and

(c) the details of steps taken/being takenby Government to increase theparticipation of the rural youth in sports?

Allocation for National Programmefor Development of Sports

1085. SHRI Y.S. CHOWDARY: Willthe Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS ANDSPORTS be pleased to state:

(a) the details of the funds allocated onNational Programme for Development ofSports during the last three years, State-wise including the State of Andhra Pradesh;

(b) the details of funds released/spent/unspent on said Programme during the lastthree years, State-wise;

(c) whether the funds released aresufficient to achieve the desired goals; and

(d) if not, the reaction of Governmentthereto?

Integrated sports complex in Gujarat

†1086. SHRI NARANBHAI J.RATHWA: Will the Minister of YOUTHAFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased tostate:

(a) whether Government hasconstructed an Integrated sports complexin rural blocks of districts of Gujarat underany sports related scheme;

(b) if so, block-wise details thereof; and

(c) the details of works done to organisesports tournaments in the rural blocks ofthe districts of Gujarat during the last twoyears?

Financial assistance for urban sportscomplex

1087. SHRI D. KUPENDRA REDDY:Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRSAND SPORTS be pleased to state:

(a) whether various State Governmentssought financial assistance for creation ofurban sports infrastructure in their towns;

(b) if so, the details of proposalsreceived from States, State-wise;

(c) whether these proposals have beenconsidered and approved;


(e) if not, the reasons therefor and thepresent status of such proposals?

Sports infrastructure and facilities inschools and colleges

1088. SHRI TIRUCHI SIVA: Will theMinister of YOUTH AFFAIRS ANDSPORTS be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government is aware of thepoor sports infrastructure and facilities inschools and colleges across the country;

(b) if so, the steps taken by Governmentto improve the sports infrastructure inschools and colleges over the last threeyears; and

(c) details of expenditure on providingor improving sports infrastructure inschools and colleges over the last threeyears?

Harnessing experience of retiredpersons in sports

1089. PROF. M.V. RAJEEV GOWDA:Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRSAND SPORTS be pleased to state:

(a) details of policies undertaken by the


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Ministry to increase the pension of retiredsportspersons in different sports/games;and

(b) innovative methods beingimplemented to harness the experience ofthe retired sportspersons and measures toretain them, the details thereof?

Rajiv Gandhi National Institute ofYouth Development

1090. SHRI MAHESH PODDAR: Willthe Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS ANDSPORTS be pleased to state:

(a) details of steps taken by RajivGandhi National Institute of YouthDevelopment for promoting youthdevelopment, especially in Jharkhand; and

(b) details of the skill development planviz. Diploma in Mental Health forScheduled Tribe (ST) youth in Jharkhandunder the MoU between Rajiv GandhiInstitute of Youth Development and Dr.Guislain Svastha Education Trust?

National Sports University

†1091. CH. SUKHRAM SINGHYADAV:


SHRIMATI CHHAYAVERMA:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRSAND SPORTS be pleased to state:

(a) the number of National SportsUniversities functional at present in thecountry;

(b) details of the talented players whohave been trained by these universities,sports-wise; and


(c) whether the Ministry is alsoconsidering to establish a National SportsUniversity in Uttar Pradesh?

Promotion of sports among ruralyouth

†1092. SHRI RAMKUMARVERMA: Will the Minister of YOUTHAFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased tostate:

(a) whether it is a fact that Governmentis running several schemes to promoteparticipation of rural youth in the sports;


(c) if not, whether Government isconsidering to introduce any scheme in thisregard?

Vacant posts of coaches

†1093. SHRIMATI CHHAYAVERMA:

CH. SUKHRAM SINGHYADAV:


Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRSAND SPORTS be pleased to state:

(a) the number of National SportsUniversities functional in the country atpresent;

(b) the number of vacant posts ofcoaches in these universities State-wise/university-wise;

(c) the number of foreign coachesappointed in the country and their salariesState-wise;

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(d) the number of Indian coachesappointed in the country and their salariesState-wise; and

(e) whether Government will consider

promoting Indian coaches rather than hiringforeigner ones in order to provideopportunities to the promising persons inthe country?

I N D E X(Ministry-wise)

Coal : 934, 935, 936, 937, 938, 939,

Defence : 941, 942, 943, 944, 945, 946, 947, 948,949, 950, 951, 952, 953, 954, 955, 956,957, 958, 959, 960, 961, 962,

Environment, Forest and Climate Change : 940, 963, 964, 965, 966, 967, 968, 969,970, 971, 972, 973, 974, 975, 976, 977,978, 979, 980, 981, 982, 983, 984, 985,986, 987, 988, 989, 990, 991, 992, 993,

Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises : 994, 995, 996, 997, 998, 999, 1000,

Information and Broadcasting : 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006,1007, 1008,

Jal Shakti : 1009, 1010, 1011, 1012, 1013, 1014,1015, 1016, 1017, 1018, 1019, 1020,1021, 1022, 1023, 1024, 1025, 1026,1027, 1028, 1029, 1030, 1031, 1032,1033, 1034, 1035, 1036, 1037, 1038,

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises : 1039, 1040, 1041, 1042, 1043, 1044,

Mines : 1045, 1046, 1047,

Minority Affairs : 1048, 1049, 1050, 1051, 1052, 1053,1054, 1055, 1056, 1057,

Parliamentary Affairs : —

Road Transport and Highways : 1058, 1059, 1060, 1061, 1062, 1063,1064, 1065, 1066, 1067, 1068, 1069,1070, 1071, 1072, 1073, 1074, 1075,1076, 1077,

Shipping : 1078, 1079, 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083,

Youth Affairs and Sports : 1084, 1085, 1086, 1087, 1088, 1089,1090, 1091, 1092, 1093.

MGIPMRND—696RS(S3)—25-06-2019.

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