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Assessment of Housing Shortage
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 261 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Member asked
(a) the details of the latest assessment of the housing shortage in urban areas of the country; (b) the total number of houses sanctioned and completed under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0 as on date and the total amount of Central assistance released for the purpose, State/UT-wise; (c) whether there is a gap between the assessed shortage and the houses sanctioned so far and if so, the reasons therefor; and (d) the measures being taken to bridge this gap within the 'Housing for All' mission period?
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Original question sourceImplementation of PMAY-U 2.0 in Tamil Nadu
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 262 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Member asked
(a) whether the Government is implementing Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0 in Tamil Nadu to provide affordable housing to Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Low-Income Group (LIG) and Middle-Income Group (MIG) families through financial assistance and interest subsidy and if so, the details thereof; (b) the number of beneficiaries identified, houses sanctioned and financial assistance approved in Tamil Nadu under PMAY-U 2.0 including the number of beneficiaries covered under EWS, LIG and MIG categories, district-wise; (c) the details of Central assistance released, interest subsidy sanctioned and dwelling units proposed for construction in Tamil Nadu since the launch of PMAY-U 2.0; and (d) whether the Government proposes to expedite approvals, fund releases and implementation to ensure timely completion of affordable housing projects across Urban Local Bodies in Tamil Nadu and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceAir Connectivity from Chandigarh Airport
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 263 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Member asked
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(a) whether the Government proposes to introduce direct or convenient air connectivity from Chandigarh Airport to Nanded, Maharashtra considering the significant movement of pilgrims to Takht Sri Hazur Sahib and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether any proposal or request has been received in this regard and if so, the details and the present status thereof including the expected timeline fixed therefor; and (c) if not, whether the Government proposes to examine the feasibility of providing such air connectivity in the interest of promoting religious tourism and public convenience and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceConstruction of Roads under CRF
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 264 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has received a proposal to include 18 roads across 8 talukas in the Shirdi Lok Sabha Constituency (costing Rs. 330 crore) under the Central Road Fund (CRF) and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government is aware of the dilapidated condition of these roads and the difficulties being faced by the devotees; (c) the progress made so far on the written requests submitted by the local public representatives of Shirdi Lok Sabha Constituency in this regard; (d) whether the Government proposes to grant special financial approval to these 18 roads keeping in view the importance of pilgrimage and agricultural transport; and (e) if so, the details thereof along with the time by which the tender process for the construction of these road projects is likely to be initiated?
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Original question sourceImplementation of JJM 2.0
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 265 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Member asked
(a) the key features of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0 including the implementation framework and funding pattern along with the major changes introduced in JJM 2.0 in comparison to the first phase in the country including Telangana; (b) the reforms proposed to ensure long-term sustainability of water sources, operation and maintenance of rural drinking water supply systems and strengthen community participation in the country; (c) the details of the funds allocated and released under JJM 2.0 during 2026-27, State-wise including Telangana; (d) the timeline and targets set for achieving universal and sustainable rural domestic tap water supply under JJM 2.0 across the country; (e) the details of the funds sanctioned, released and utilised under JJM since 2019, year and State-wise; (f) the number of sanctioned and functional household tap water connections under JJM since 2019, year and State-wise including district-wise for Andhra Pradesh; and (g) the measures taken to prevent groundwater contamination and over-exploitation under JJM 2.0?
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Original question sourceUpgradation of Existing Roads as National Highways in Kerala
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 266 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Member asked
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(a) the details of proposals for declaration of new National Highways and upgradation of existing roads as National Highways received from the State Government of Kerala during the last five years, proposal-wise; (b) the present status of each proposal indicating whether approved, under examination, returned for clarification or rejected along with the reasons therefor; (c) whether the Ministry has examined the report submitted by the State Government of Kerala regarding new National Highway proposals in the State and if so, the details of the decisions taken thereon; (d) the criteria adopted by the Government for declaring new National Highways and the extent to which the proposals submitted by the State Government of Kerala satisfy these criteria; and (e) the timeline proposed for taking a final decision on the pending National Highway proposals submitted by the State Government of Kerala?
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Original question sourceCentral Assistance for the Godavari Water Grid Project
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 267 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has received any proposal from the State Government of Andhra Pradesh seeking additional Central assistance under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) for the Godavari Water Grid (Amarajeevi Jaladhara) Project and if so, the details thereof; (b) the current status of the proposal including the financial assistance sought and approved, if any; (c) the expected timeline fixed for release of Central assistance and completion of the project; and (d) whether the Government has assessed the likely impact of the project in providing safe and sustainable drinking water to Kakinada and other beneficiary districts of the Godavari region and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceImplementation of SATAT Scheme
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 268 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Member asked
Krishna Prasad Tenneti, Shobhanaben Baraiya
(a) whether the Government has reviewed the implementation of the Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT) Scheme, if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of the progress achieved in the establishment and operationalization of Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) plants under the said scheme; (c) whether any measures have been taken to strengthen the offtake of CBG and its integration with the City Gas Distribution (CGD) network, if so, the details thereof; and (d) the impact of the said scheme on clean energy production, waste management and reduction in fossil fuel imports?
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Original question sourceBir Billing Ropeway Project
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 269 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Member asked
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(a) whether the Government proposes to develop the Bir Billing Ropeway Project under the Parvatmala Scheme; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) whether the said project is proposed to be built on Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode, if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceImplementation of National Air Sports Policy
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 270 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has implemented National Air Sports Policy (NASP) to establish a structured, safe and sustainable regulatory ecosystem for air sports in the country and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government has designated the Aero Club of India as the nodal apex body and enabling authority under the NASP for registrations, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; (c) the total number of air sports operators registered, equipment airworthiness certificates issued and safety audits conducted in the country, State/UT-wise; (d) the structural details of the tier-based governance framework including the roles assigned to the apex governing body and the individual National Air Sports Associations; and (e) the steps taken to adopt international safety guidelines, promote domestic manufacturing of air sports equipment and integrate air sports with regional tourism networks?
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Original question sourceImplementation of Modified UDAN Scheme
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 271 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Member asked
Bibhu Prasad Tarai, Janardan Mishra
(a) whether the Government has identified the unserved and underserved airstrips proposed to be developed under the modified Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) Scheme and if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise; (b) the criteria adopted for prioritising the development of new regional airports, heliports and water aerodromes under the Scheme; (c) whether any proposals have been approved for induction of indigenous aircraft and helicopters under the scheme and if so, the details thereof; and (d) the measures taken to strengthen operational viability and passenger traffic on the newly connected regional routes?
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Original question sourceConstruction of National Highways in Rajasthan
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 272 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Member asked
(a) the total number of National Highways in Rajasthan along with their present status of operationality; (b) whether the Government has given in-principle approval for the construction of five new National Highways in Rajasthan during the last five years and if so, the details thereof; (c) the details of the number of highways proposed along with their length; (d) the progress made in this regard and the time by which the said works are likely to be commenced; and (e) the details of the estimated expenditure likely to be incurred on the said projects and the time by which these are likely to be completed?
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Original question sourceExpansion of Digi Yatra Platform
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 273 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has undertaken measures to expand the Digi Yatra platform across additional airports in the country and if so, the details thereof; (b) the measures undertaken to enhance the accessibility of the platform including support for regional languages and other passenger-friendly features; (c) whether the Government has undertaken any assessment regarding the impact of Digi Yatra on passenger facilitation and airport operations and if so, the details thereof; and (d) the measures adopted to strengthen data privacy, cybersecurity and secure biometric authentication under the Digi Yatra ecosystem?
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Original question sourceCrude Oil Production
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 274 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Member asked
(a) the details of the domestic production of crude oil both from offshore and onshore fields during the last three years, year-wise; (b) whether there has been a decline in production from major mature fields of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Oil India Limited (OIL) during the said period, if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has proposed for Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) and Improved Oil Recovery (IOR) projects, including polymer flooding and microbial EOR, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; (d) whether the Government has undertaken reservoir re-evaluation using advanced seismic imaging and digital oilfield technologies, if so, the details thereof; and (e) the details of the projected contribution of EOR to domestic crude oil production by the year 2030?
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Original question sourceImplementation of SBM-U
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 275 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Member asked
Jugal Kishore, Rajkumar Chahar
(a) whether the Government has undertaken a review of the implementation of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) in the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and if so, the details and the key findings thereof along with the details of the work undertaken so far across the country, ULB and State/UT-wise including Jammu; (b) the progress made so far in scientific processing of municipal solid waste, waste segregation at source, treatment and restoration of legacy dump sites along with the details of the funds sanctioned, released and utilised for the same across the country, ULB and State/UT-wise including Jammu; (c) whether the Government has taken any specific measures to strengthen the effective implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 by the ULBs across the country and if so, the details thereof along with the details of the financial and technical assistance provided thereunder, ULB and State/UT-wise including Jammu; (d) the observed impact of these initiatives on achieving garbage-free cities across the country; (e) the details of waste processing capacity created during the last three years, city-wise; and (f) the measures proposed to be taken to improve waste management and reduce landfill dependency across the country?
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Original question sourceAssistance and Incentives under PM SVANidhi Scheme
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 276 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Member asked
(a) the details of the assistance and incentives extended to beneficiaries under the PM Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme; (b) the measures undertaken to improve financial inclusion and access to institutional credit for street vendors; (c) whether any assessment has been made with regard to the impact of the scheme on the livelihood of street vendors, particularly in Tripura and if so, the details thereof; and (d) the initiatives undertaken to expand the outreach of the scheme?
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Original question sourceFlood Management in Jorhat District of Assam
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 277 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Member asked
(a) whether the Union Government has taken note of the recurring floods in Jorhat district of Assam and if so, the details thereof; (b) the measures taken by the Union Government in coordination with the State Government of Assam to ensure availability of safe drinking water in flood-affected areas including emergency water supply and testing and treatment of contaminated water sources; and (c) whether the Government has assessed the adequacy of existing flood control and anti-erosion measures in Jorhat district in view of the recurring floods and if so, the details thereof along with the corrective measures proposed to be taken in this regard?
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Original question sourceContaminated Drinking Water Sources
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 278 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Member asked
(a) the number of habitations reported to have contaminated drinking water sources due to fluoride, arsenic, iron, salinity and heavy metals since 2023, year and State/UT-wise; (b) whether the Government has assessed the number of rural and urban households receiving potable tap water meeting Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) drinking water standards since 2023, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; (c) the details of drinking water samples tested in laboratories and through Field Testing Kits (FTKs) since 2023, year and State/UT-wise; and (d) whether the Government maintains data on the time taken between detection of contamination through FTKs and completion of remedial action and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceImplementation of Smart Cities Mission
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 279 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Member asked
Dhairyasheel Mane, Malvika Devi
(a) whether the Government has undertaken any assessment of the implementation and overall performance of the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) across the country and if so, the details and the key findings thereof, city-wise; (b) the details of the projects sanctioned, completed, operationalised and under implementation under the Mission including the status of Integrated Command and Control Centres (ICCCs) across the country, city-wise; (c) whether the Government has taken any measures to strengthen monitoring, transparency, accountability and timely execution of projects under SCM and if so, the details thereof, city-wise; (d) the details of the use of digital platforms, third-party audits and other monitoring mechanisms for monitoring the implementation of projects under SCM; (e) the manner in which the assets and digital infrastructure created under the Mission are proposed to be leveraged for improving urban governance, citizen-centric service delivery and long-term sustainability of cities; (f) whether any proposal is under consideration for expansion of SCM or related digital and urban infrastructure projects in the major urban areas across the country and if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise; (g) whether the Government has any proposal or policy framework to replicate and extend the technological interventions and urban governance tools developed under the SCM to non-selected Tier-2 and Tier-3 municipal bodies in tribal and developing regions of the country and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceDamage to Roads and Flyovers
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 280 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Member asked
(a) the total number and details of National Highway (NH) road sections built by the Ministry that have caved in, failed or suffered major structural damage since 2014 due to contractor negligence; (b) the total number and details of flyovers built along National Highways that have collapsed or failed since 2014, State-wise; (c) the total number and details of contractors or firms involved in construction of roads penalised and/or blacklisted for failure of roads and/or flyovers along NH; (d) the total number and the details of cases where flooding in low lying areas/agricultural fields have been reported due to faulty construction of NH across the country since 2014, State-wise; and (e) the total number and details of land slides reported along NHs across the country since 2014, State-wise?
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Original question sourceManagement of Burial Grounds and Crematoria
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 2991 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Member asked
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(a) whether the Government has assessed the availability, capacity and scientific management of burial grounds, crematoria and other funeral infrastructure across the country and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government proposes, in coordination with State Governments and other stakeholders, to formulate a national policy for scientific planning, GIS-based mapping, protection and management of burial grounds and crematoria and if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government proposes to prepare a national digital inventory of such facilities and integrate it with platforms such as PM Gati Shakti to prevent encroachments and improve land management and if so, the details thereof; and (d) the details of the measures taken/proposed to be taken to promote environmentally sustainable, scientifically managed funeral systems, eco-friendly practices and biosecurity protocols?
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Original question sourceMSEs in Border Districts of Rajasthan
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 2992 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Member asked
(a) the number of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) formally registered under the Udyam Registration Portal in Barmer district of Rajasthan; and (b) whether the Government has assessed the gap between registered and unregistered enterprises in desert and border districts of the State and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceCCUS Projects
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 2993 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: POWER
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has notified any standardized monitoring, reporting, and verification framework for projects funded under Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) initiatives announced in the Union Budget 2026 and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether independent third-party audits are mandatory prior to release or continuation of public funding for CCUS pilot projects in high-emission sectors and if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Ministry has prescribed any methodology to assess net carbon reduction, permanence of storage, and lifecycle emissions associated with CCUS projects and if so, the details thereof; (d) whether any public disclosure mechanism exists regarding allocation of CCUS-related funds, project-wise emissions data and audit findings and if so, the details thereof; and (e) whether the Ministry has established safeguards to prevent double-counting or misreporting of carbon offsets under CCUS-linked industrial projects and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceStatus of Implementation of Ken-Betwa River Link Project
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 2994 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Member asked
(a) the present status of implementation of the Ken-Betwa River Linking Project including the total project cost, funds allocated, released and expenditure incurred thereunder till date; (b) the details of the cost escalation under the said project since its approval, year-wise; (c) the total area of forest land, protected areas and wildlife habitat proposed to be diverted under the said project along with the estimated impact on the Panna Tiger Reserve and associated biodiversity; (d) the total number of villages, families and persons likely to be displaced due to the project including the number of tribal families affected, district-wise; (e) the details of the compensation, rehabilitation and resettlement measures provided or proposed for the affected persons under the said project, including the status of settlement of forest rights claims under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006; and (f) whether the Government has examined any alternative water management measures to achieve the objectives of the project and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceImplementation of PMEGP
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 2995 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Member asked
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(a) the number of applications received, sanctioned and beneficiaries who have been provided financial assistance under the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) during the last five years, State/UT-wise and district-wise for Chhattisgarh; (b) the details of funds allocated, released and utilised under the scheme during the said period, State/UT-wise and district-wise for Chhattisgarh; (c) the details of enterprises established under the scheme, including manufacturing, services and other categories, along with the number of employment opportunities generated thereunder, sector-wise; and (d) the measures taken by the Government to improve approval rates, facilitate timely credit disbursement and increase awareness and implementation of the Scheme in aspirational, rural and tribal districts?
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Original question source
These records are read from the Parliament of India record at sansad.in.