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Tribal Land Rights and Consent in Projects
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3121 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
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(a) the details of tribal land diversion proposals approved since 2019 under the Forest Rights Act, 2006 and the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 indicating area diverted and the number of affected tribal households, State-wise; (b) whether compliance with Gram Sabha consent and recognition of Forest Rights prior to diversion of tribal land has been assessed since 2019 and if so, the year-wise details of assessments conducted, cases of non compliance identified and action taken thereon; (c) the details of disputes relating to land acquisition, rehabilitation and implementation of Gram Sabha consent provisions in mining and other diversion projects in Scheduled Areas since 2019 including number of cases and stage of resolution, State-wise and year-wise; and (d) the status since 2021 of rehabilitation measures and pending legal or administrative disputes in projects involving diversion of tribal land in Scheduled Areas, project-wise?
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Original question sourceMSME Technology Centre and Clusters in West Bengal
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3122 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Member asked
(a) the details of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) units registered and operational in Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal, along with the latest data available, sector-wise; (b) whether the Government has identified Uttar Dinajpur district which produces jute, rice, sugarcane, mustard and has traditional terracotta and handicraft industries for development of an Integrated MSME Cluster or Common Facility Centre (CFC) and if so, the details thereof; (c) the details of assistance under central schemes such as Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), Credit Guarantee Fund and the Technology Upgradation Fund availed by beneficiaries in Uttar Dinajpur district during the last five years, year-wise; (d) whether a MSME Development and Facilitation Office or MSME Technology Centre is proposed for the district, considering its potential in agro-processing and traditional crafts and if so, the details thereof; and (e) the steps being taken to link artisans and weavers of Uttar Dinajpur with e-commerce platforms and GI-tagged product promotion schemes?
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Original question sourcePower Generation and Consumption
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3123 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: POWER
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(a) the details of power generated and consumed by each State since 2014, State-wise; (b) the details of the percentage of power generated by the private sector including break-up of wind and solar power; (c) whether the Government has any wave energy project, if so, the details thereof; and (d) whether India is exporting power to any other country, if so, the details thereof since 2014, country-wise?
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Original question sourceExpansion of Mangaluru International Airport
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3124 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has reviewed the aviation skilling and maintenance ecosystem and the current operational, traffic, facility and proposal status of Mangaluru International Airport and if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of the passenger and cargo traffic data, capacity, approvals, investments and service indicators of Mangaluru International Airport; (c) the details of the infrastructure, regulatory, airline, land, skill and coordination constraints affecting the expansion of aviation ecosystem and airport capacity; and (d) the time-bound facilitation and capacity enhancement plan for Mangaluru International Airport?
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Original question sourceStrengthening Energy Sector in Uttar Pradesh
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3125 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: POWER
Member asked
(a) whether funds have been allocated under various Central Government schemes, such as Smart Grid Distribution System Strengthening, Sub-Station and Transmission Infrastructure, etc. for strengthening the energy sector in Uttar Pradesh, particularly in Ballia Parliamentary Constituency; (b) the details of funds allocated and actually utilized for each district of Uttar Pradesh and particularly for Ballia district during the last three years, scheme-wise; (c) the number of consumers, farmers, institutions and other beneficiaries who have received direct benefits under these schemes in Ballia Parliamentary Constituency; and (d) whether the Government has prepared any new action plan to expedite completion of pending projects and further strengthen energy infrastructure and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceUrban Housing Projects under PMAY-U in Punjab
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3126 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has reviewed the status of urban housing projects under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U) and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0) in Punjab and if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of the houses sanctioned, under construction and completed under PMAY-U and PMAY-U 2.0 during the last three years, city and district-wise; (c) whether any proposals from Punjab have been approved under PMAY-U 2.0 and if so, the details including the number of beneficiaries and the financial assistance sanctioned thereof; (d) the status of projects in Smart Cities of Punjab namely Amritsar, Jalandhar and Ludhiana after closure of the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) on 31 March 2025 indicating completed, ongoing and pending projects along with reasons for delay, if any; and (e) the steps taken by the Government to ensure continued financial and technical support for urban infrastructure, affordable housing and climate-resilient urban development in Punjab after SCM?
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Original question sourceImplementation of City Gas Distribution Network in Eastern Uttar Pradesh
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3127 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Member asked
(a) the status of implementation of the City Gas Distribution (CGD) network in eastern Uttar Pradesh, district-wise; (b) the domestic Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations commissioned in the region during the last three years; and (c) the details of the investments made under the CGD programme in the region along with the timelines fixed for completion of the ongoing CGD projects?
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Original question sourceSustainable Urban Water Management
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3128 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Member asked
(a) the details of the urban wastewater treatment and reuse projects sanctioned, implemented and under implementation across the country, State and city-wise; (b) the details of the sewage treatment capacity created, operational capacity and quantity of treated wastewater being reused for non-potable purposes including industrial use, agriculture and urban landscaping; (c) the funds sanctioned, released and utilised by the Government for urban wastewater treatment and reuse projects during the last three years, State-wise including Tamil Nadu; (d) whether the Government has assessed the gaps in sewage treatment capacity in urban areas and if so, the details thereof, particularly in metropolitan and coastal cities; and (e) the steps taken to promote recycling and reuse of treated wastewater, strengthen sewage infrastructure and support States including Tamil Nadu in achieving sustainable urban water management?
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Original question sourceProposals for APC from Kolhapur
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3129 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
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(a) the details of the number of Agro-Processing Cluster (APC) proposals received from Kolhapur tehsils/areas remain stuck in appraisal under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) and the time since these have been pending; (b) the specific deficiencies or objections that have held up approval despite acute post-harvest losses in Kolhapur's sugarcane/jaggery economy; (c) the details of the project including investment proposed, processing capacity, jobs promised and appraisal committee's last observations; and (d) the details of immediate steps taken to address these inexplicable delays including fast-track timelines and officers accountability for farmer distress caused by processing gaps?
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Original question sourceDevelopment of Parandur Airport
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3130 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Member asked
(a) whether the Union Government has received any communication from the State Government of Tamil Nadu regarding the continuation, modification or withdrawal of the proposed Greenfield Airport at Parandur after May, 2026 and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Union Government has sought any clarification from the said State Government regarding its present policy position and if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the prolonged uncertainty over the project has adversely affected aviation planning, infrastructure development, investments and the local economy in western Chennai and if so, the details thereof; (d) whether the Union Government proposes to fix any timeline within which the State Government of Tamil Nadu is required to communicate its final decision on the project and if so, the details thereof; and (e) the steps being taken to ensure that Chennai's future airport capacity requirements are addressed without prolonged policy uncertainty affecting residents, investors and infrastructure planning?
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Original question source3A Notification for NH-183
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3131 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Member asked
(a) whether the Government will take steps to republish the 3A notification for the Mundakayam-Kumily National Highway (NH)-183 which had lapsed earlier; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) whether Kumily would be included in the 2nd Phase of the work, if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceExpansion of National Highways
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3132 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Member asked
(a) whehter it is a fact that Government has taken different projects of Expansion of National Highways (NH) to ease the road connectivity between Odisha to Assam via Midnapore, Bankura, Burdwan districts of Cooch Behar; and (b) if so, the present status and condition of the NHs along with the obstacles and problems identified and addressed to complete the works within the stipulated time-frame thereof?
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Original question sourceParvatmala Pariyojana and Ropeway Projects
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3133 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Member asked
Nalin Soren, Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri, Dilip Saikia, Godam Nagesh, Trivendra Singh Rawat, Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah, Manna Lal Rawat, Chintamani Maharaj, Dharmapuri Arvind, Chandra Prakash Choudhary
(a) the details of ropeway projects identified, approved, reviewed, under implementation and completed under Parvatmala Pariyojana, State/UT-wise and district-wise; (b) whether more ropeway projects have been proposed in the country and if so, the details of the project-wise current status, estimated cost and time-frame, including religious or hill tourism sites, State/UT-wise; (c) the progress achieved in development of ropeway projects under the Pariyojana, Particulary in hilly and difficult terrain and Tribal areas, State-wise; (d) whether the Government proposes to include the hilly and tourism potential areas of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand under the said project or to develop them in future, if so, the details of ropeway projects proposed or approved and the current status thereof; (e) the criteria adopted for approval of ropeway projects under Public Private Partnership (PPP) or other models and improve regional connectivity; (f) the expected impact of the Pariyojana on tourism, last-mile connectivity, local economic development, employment generation and comprehensive regional development in the hilly regions under the said projects; and (g) the measures being taken by the Government to promote all-round economic development and toursim in the tribal and remote areas?
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Original question sourceStructural Failures on NH-66 in Kerala
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3134 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Member asked
(a) the total number and details of structural failures identified/reported along with the construction and completed phases of National Highway (NH)-66 in Kerala during the last three years, district-wise; (b) the key findings and recommendations of the high-level expert committees regarding the structural issues along with the said NH; (c) whether the Government has accepted any such recommendations and if so, the details thereof; (d) the details of monetary penalties, debarments or criminal actions initiated against the contractors, independent engineers and officials for construction lapses; and (e) the revised timeline for the completion of the NH-66 widening project in Kerala considering the ongoing safety audits?
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Original question sourceDrainage Framework of Sikar
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3135 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Member asked
(a) whether any Detailed Project Report (DPR) on proposed drainage framework of Sikar city has been submitted; (b) if so, the details thereof including the date by which the said DPR is likely to be approved; (c) whether the Government proposes to address the problem of waste water of the city accumulating on the National Highway to Bikaner thereby providing relief to the people; and (d) if so, the details thereof including the time by which the problem is likely to be resolved and if not, the reasons therefor?
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Original question sourceMeasures to Reduce Road Accidents
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3136 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
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(a) the measures taken by the Government to reduce road fatalities and injuries across the country; (b) the details of third-party experts and agencies involved in evaluation of the safety of sanctioned road projects, State-wise; (c) the details of road safety audits conducted at various stages of road projects, State-wise and district-wise details thereof in Andhra Pradesh; and (d) the details of road safety awareness campaigns conducted, State-wise and district-wise details thereof in Andhra Pradesh?
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Original question sourceDevelopment of Aviation Infrastructure under UDAN Scheme
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3137 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Member asked
(a) the number of airports, heliports and water aerodromes identified, sanctioned and operationalised under the UDAN Scheme, State/UT-wise; (b) the number of unserved and underserved routes made operational during the last three years; (c) the details of the financial assistance and incentives provided to airlines under the scheme during the said period, State/UT-wise; and (d) whether any proposals have been approved under the said Scheme for induction of indigenous aircraft and helicopters and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceUDAN Scheme for Kolar District
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3138 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Member asked
(a) the progress achieved by the Government with regard to development of the Kolar airstrip under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) - UDAN and its integration into the regional aviation network; (b) the actions initiated by the Government for facilitating commencement of commercial flight operations, strengthening aviation infrastructure and improving air connectivity in Kolar district of Karnataka; (c) the developments witnessed in relation to technical assessments, route planning, airline participation and infrastructure requirements associated with operation of flights from the said district; (d) the measures implemented by the Government for enhancing regional connectivity, promoting economic activity, facilitating tourism and improving travel convenience through aviation infrastructure in the region; and (e) whether the Government plans for operationalisation of air services from Kolar and for maximising the benefits of the UDAN Scheme for the said district and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceSchemes for the Development of STs in Alipurduar, West Bengal
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3139 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Member asked
(a) the major initiatives undertaken by the Government for the socio-economic development of Scheduled Tribe communities in Alipurduar district of West Bengal; (b) the number of beneficiaries covered under education, livelihood, skill development and scholarship schemes; (c) whether any additional tribal development projects are proposed for the district; and (d) if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceDelays in Laying Drinking Water Supply Pipelines
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3140 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Member asked
(a) the details of the delays in laying drinking water supply pipelines in small habitations, hamlets and remote settlments of Bhiti, Katehari, Jalalpur, Alapur and Akbarpur Development Blocks of Ambedkar Nagar Lok Sabha Constituency due to geographical constraints, distance and technical reasons; (b) whether the Government has any independent monitoring mechanism to verify the actual supply of fifty-five litres per capita per day of safe drinking water at the ground level as against the figures reported in official records and if so, the details thereof; (c) whether any scientific techniques for rainwater harvesting and greywater management have been made mandatory for long-term rejuvenation of water sources and if so, the details thereof; and (d) the policy of the Government to strengthen the financial capacity of Gram Panchayats for sustainable maintenance of the drinking water infrastructure and to create livelihood opportunities for local youth in this regard?
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Original question sourceConstruction of New Ponds for Groundwater Recharge
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3141 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Member asked
(a) whether the Government proposes to formulate any new or revised action plan for the districts/blocks identified under the 'Over-exploited' or 'Critical' category by the Central Ground Water Board under the Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABY) and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government proposes to give priority to such critical areas for groundwater recharge through construction of the five hundred new ponds announced in the Budget 2026-27 and if so, the details thereof; (c) the number of new ponds proposed/sanctioned in Uttar Pradesh, particularly in the critical areas of Bahraich Lok Sabha Constituency; and (d) the timeline fixed in this regard along with the financial provisions made therein?
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Original question sourceLoss of Life and Property due to Floods in Ganga/Yamuna/Tons Rivers
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3142 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Member asked
(a) whether the Union Government conducts any survey of the loss of life and property caused by floods in the Ganga, Yamuna and Tons rivers almost every year; (b) if so, the details of such surveys conducted during the last three years along with the measures taken/being taken to prevent the recurrence of such floods; (c) whether the Government proposes to build embankments on both banks of the rivers in flood-affected areas; and (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
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Original question sourceAmendment in Model Building Bye-Laws
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3143 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Member asked
(a) whether the Government proposes to introduce a comprehensive National Urban Fire Safety and Building Code Compliance framework following recent tragic commercial fire incidents, making the use of advanced fire-retardant building materials mandatory in high-density public zones and if so, the details thereof; and (b) whether the Government intends to amend the Model Building Bye-Laws to mandate the integration of Internet of Things (IoT)-based wireless fire detection systems and Building Management Systems (BMS) in all high-occupancy commercial complexes and if so, the details thereof including the proposed timeline fixed for this roll out?
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Original question sourceMSMEs in Uttar Pradesh
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3144 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
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(a) the total number of registered Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, sector-wise; (b) the total number of beneficiaries covered under the Cluster Development Programme (CDP), Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) Certification Seheme, PM Vishwakarma, Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) and other Central sector schemes during the last five years; and (c) the funds released and utilised under each of the schemes?
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Original question sourceLoad on Low- capacity Power Transformers
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3145 · Asked on 2026-08-06
Ministry: POWER
Member asked
(a) whether the load on low-capacity (low watt/low kVA) power transformers in rural areas of the country particularly in Bihar increases significantly due to a high number of consumers resulting in frequent failure/impairment of most transformers; (b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise including Bihar and if not, the main technical reasons for the same; and (c) the steps taken or being taken by the Government so far to find a permanent solution to this serious power issue in rural areas and to upgrade the capacity of power transformers?
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Original question source
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