Statement

Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government observed the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste and is aware that nearly one-third of food produced globally is lost or wasted and substantial post-harvest losses across multiple Food Processing Industries in the country shows the alarmingly high losses throughout the agricultural spectrum; and (b) if so, the details thereof and the corrective steps taken by the Government to reduce food loss and waste in the country? THE MINISTER OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI CHIRAG PASWAN): (a) and (b): The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), based in Rome organises various events to create awareness, promote collective efforts and actions to prevent and reduce food loss and waste including through the Technical Platform on the Measurement and Reduction of Food Loss and Waste (TPFLW) hosted by FAO. The International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and 11.12.2025 71 Waste is observed on 29 September every year with an aim to promote awareness and collective action to reduce food loss and waste. In September 2023, FAO invited India to participate in the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste. Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to the Rome Based Agencies represented India in the event at FAO and shared India’s efforts to create awareness of food loss and waste including initiatives for addressing this matter in agriculture sector. Globally, as per FAO, an estimated 13 percent of food, the equivalent of 1.25 billion tonnes was lost globally after harvest and prior to reaching retail shelves in 2021. Further, as per studies conducted by Indian Council for Agricultural Research – Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering & Technology (ICAR- CIPHET), 2015 and NABARD Consultancy Service Pvt. Ltd (NABCONS), 2022, the estimated percentage of Harvest and Post-Harvest loss of various agricultural produce in India is as follows: Crops/ Commodities Estimated Percentage Loss As per ICAR-CIPHET Study (2015) As per NABCONS study (2022) Cereals 4.65 - 5.99 3.89-5.92 Pulses 6.36 - 8.41 5.65-6.74 Oil Seeds 3.08 - 9.96 2.87-7.51 Fruits 6.70-15.88 6.02-15.05 Vegetables 4.58-12.44 4.87-11.61 Plantation Crops & Spices 1.18-7.89 1.29-7.33 Milk 0.92 0.87 Fisheries (Inland) 5.23 4.86 Fisheries (Marine) 10.52 8.76 Meat 2.71 2.34 Poultry 6.74 5.63 Egg 7.19 6.03 11.12.2025 72 The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) supports the creation and expansion of the processing/preservation capacities through implementation of three schemes for the overall development of food processing sector, including creation of modern infrastructure with efficient supply chain management from farm gate to retail outlets, reduce post-harvest losses and create value-addition, providing better returns to farmers, creation of employment opportunities, increasing the processing levels and enhancing the export of processed foods. Brief of these three schemes being implemented by MoFPI are as under: i. Central Sector scheme- Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY): Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) is being implemented since 2017-18 across the country. The component schemes under PMKSY are (i) Integrated Cold Chain & Value Addition Infrastructure (ii) Creation/ Expansion of Food Processing and Preservation Capacities (CEFPPC scheme), (iii) Operation Greens (OG scheme), (iv) Creation of Infrastructure for Agro Processing Clusters (APC scheme), (v) Mega Food Parks (MFP scheme- discontinued w.e.f. 01.04.2021) and (vi) Creation of Backward and Forward Linkages (CBFL scheme- discontinued w.e.f. 01.04.2021). Under these component schemes, MoFPI provides financial support in the form of grants-in-aid/ subsidy for setting up of food processing projects thereby creating both processing and preservation infrastructure facilities including cold chain 11.12.2025 73 infrastructure. A total of 1619 projects have been sanctioned across the country since inception under PMKSY, out of which 1181 projects have been completed as on 31st October, 2025 creating processing and preservation capacity of 269.61 LMT/ annum (Lakh Metric Tonne). ii. Centrally sponsored "PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme: MoFPI provides financial, technical and business support for setting up/ upgradation of micro food processing enterprises in the country under "Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme. The support is provided for potential entrepreneurs for all the products including One District One Product (ODOP) products. The scheme is operational from 2020-21 to 2025-26 with total outlay of Rs. 10,000 crore. As of 31st October 2025, 3,86,686 applications have been sent to banks and out of which 1,62,744 loans have been sanctioned with term loan amount of approx. Rs. 13230 crore. Seed Capital support of Rs. 1244.95 Crore has been sanctioned for 3,65,935 women self-help group (SHG) members. iii. Central Sector Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industries (PLISFPI): Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industries (PLISFPI) of MoFPI is intended, inter alia, to support creation of global food manufacturing champions and support Indian brands of food products in international market. The scheme is being implemented 11.12.2025 74 over a six-year period from 2021-22 to 2026-27 with an outlay of Rs.10,900 crores. Under PLISFPI a total of 170 applications have been approved, with beneficiaries reporting investment of ₹9,032 crore and receiving incentive of ₹2162.55 crore. The scheme has generated more than 3.40 lakh employment (direct and indirect) against target of 2.5 lakh by the year 2026-27 and created processing capacity of 35.14 LMT/ annum (Lakh Metric Tonne). Further, The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has formed the Indian Food Sharing Alliance (IFSA) with an aim to address India’s food waste and hunger crisis by integrating various partner organizations, Food Recovery Agencies and NGO’s. IFSA aims to recover the surplus food generated, reduce the amount of food waste generated and increase the amount of safe and nutritious food donated to those in need. FSSAI has framed regulations “Food Safety and Standards (Recovery and Distribution of Surplus food) Regulation, 2019” to promulgate food donation drive and prevent food loss and waste in India. DELAY IN IMPLEMENTATION OF UJANI–SOLAPUR WATER PIPELINE PROJECT *170. SUSHRI PRANITI SUSHILKUMAR SHINDE: Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state: 11.12.2025 75 (a) whether the Government is aware of the persistent delays faced by Ujani– Solapur Water Pipeline project despite multiple public assurances and if so, the details thereof; (b) the present stage of its completion along with the funds released in this regard and the reasons for missing earlier deadlines; (c) whether cost overruns have been reported in this regard and if so, the details and quantum thereof; and (d) the steps being taken by the Government to ensure timely completion of the project and provide uninterrupted water supply to Solapur city and adjoining areas? THE MINISTER OF JAL SHAKTI (SHRI C. R. PATIL): (a) and (b): Water resources projects are planned, funded, executed, and maintained by the State Governments themselves as per their own resources and priorities. Role of Government of India is to provide technical support and, in some cases, partial financial assistance under the existing schemes implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. It has been informed by the Solapur Municipal Corporation that the Ujani- Solapur water pipeline project has not faced any persistent delays. The work order for implementation of the project was issued on 01.06.2023 with scheduled completion by 01.12.2024. Considering land acquisition requirements and the execution of 74 major crossings in the alignment of pipeline, an extension of six months was accorded. The project has been completed successfully on 11.12.2025 76 31.05.2025. The project has achieved full physical progress with commissioning and testing. Funding to the project includes contribution from different entities, including Rs. 250 crore under the Smart City initiatives, Rs. 250 crore from National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), and Rs. 382.68 crore from Government of Maharashtra. The cumulative project cost stands at Rs. 882.68 crore. (c) and (d): No cost overrun has been reported by Solapur Municipal Corporation. The project has been completed while maintaining uninterrupted water supply to Solapur and adjoining areas. During execution, the existing 80 million litre per day (MLD) Ujani–Solapur remained operational. With the commissioning of this new 170 MLD system, Solapur now has enhanced bulk water availability ensuring improved and reliable urban water supply. वन भूिम से िवÖथापन *171. ®ी राजकुमार रोतः ³या जनजातीय कायª मंýी यह बताने कì कृपा कर¤गे िक: (क) ³या वन अिधकार अिधिनयम (एफआरए) म¤ लंिबत मामलŌ म¤ आवेदकŌ को वन भूिम से िवÖथािपत नहé िकए जाने का ÿावधान है, यिद हां, तो तÂसंबंधी Êयौरा ³या है; (ख) ³या वन अिधकार अिधिनयम के अंतगªत ÿितबंधाÂमक उपबंधŌ के बावजूद लंिबत मामलŌ के आवेदकŌ को कई ±ेýŌ से िवÖथािपत िकया जा रहा है, यिद हां, तो तÂसंबंधी Êयौरा ³या है, 11.12.2025 77 (ग) िवगत पांच वषŎ के दौरान देश म¤ वन िवभाग अथवा अÆय सरकारी तंý Ĭारा मामलŌ के लंिबत होने के बावजूद राºय-वार, वषª-चार और िवशेष łप से मÅय ÿदेश के देवास िजले म¤ नाम-वार िकतने आवेदकŌ को अपने घरŌ से िवÖथािपत िकया गया है और उनकì संपि°यां हटाई गई ह§; (घ) दोषी अिधकाåरयŌ के िवŁĦ राºय-वार ³या कारªवाई कì जा रही है; (ङ) वतªमान म¤ देश भर म¤ एफआरए के अंतगªत िकतने ÓयिĉयŌ के दावे और िकतने सामुदाियक दावे लंिबत/अÖवीकृत ह§; और (च) देश म¤ वन अिधकार अिधिनयम के अंतगªत बाघ पåरयोजना, वन ±ेýŌ और अÆय पåरयोजना ±ेýŌ म¤ पाåरिÖथितकìय पयªटन के िकतने आवेदन ÿाĮ हòए ह§ और इसके िलए िकतने पĘे जारी िकए गए ह§, िकतने आवेदन लंिबत ह§ और िकतने आवेदन अÖवीकृत िकए गए ह§? जनजातीय कायª मंýी (®ी जुएल ओराम): (क): 2006 म¤ अिधिनयिमत ‘’अनुसूिचत जनजाित और अÆय परंपरागत वन िनवासी (वन अिधकारŌ कì माÆयता) अिधिनयम’’ (सं±ेप म¤, एफआरए) कì धारा 3 (1) म¤ वन िनवासी अनुसूिचत जनजाित और अÆय परंपरागत वन िनवासी के सदÖय या सदÖयŌ, िजÆहे धारा 2 (ग) और 2 (ण) म¤ पåरभािषत िकया गया है, Ĭारा आवास या आजीिवका हेतु Öवयं कì खेती के िलए Óयिĉगत या सामाÆय कÊजे के तहत वन भूिम को रखने और उसम¤ रहने के अिधकार सिहत वन अिधकारŌ को िनिहत करने का ÿावधान है। एफआरए कì धारा 4 (5) म¤ कहा गया है िक "जैसा िक अÆयथा ÿावधान िकया गया है, वन िनवासी अनुसूिचत जनजाित या अÆय परंपरागत वन िनवासी के िकसी भी सदÖय को माÆयता और सÂयापन ÿिøया पूरी होने तक उसके कÊजे वाली वन भूिम से बेदखल िकया या हटाया नहé जाएगा।" इसके अलावा, अनुसूिचत जनजाित और अÆय वन िनवासी (वन अिधकारŌ कì माÆयता) अिधिनयम, 2006 वन अिधकार धारकŌ के पुनवाªस के िलए ÿावधान करता है, जो उĉ अिधिनयम कì धारा 4, उप-धारा (2) म¤ उिÐलिखत कुछ शतŎ को पूरा करने के अधीन है। (ख) और (ग): लंिबत आवेदकŌ के िवÖथािपत होने के बारे म¤ राºय सरकारŌ से कोई åरपोटª ÿाĮ नहé हòई है। जैसा िक राÕůीय बाघ संर±ण ÿािधकरण (एनटीसीए) Ĭारा सूिचत िकया गया है िक ऐसा कोई 11.12.2025 78 भी Óयिĉ नहé है जो बाघ अभयारÁयŌ के मु´य/महÂवपूणª बाघ ±ेýो से िवÖथािपत हòआ हो, लोगŌ कì Öवतंý और सूिचत पूवª सहमित ली जाती है तथा अनुसूिचत जनजाित और अÆय वन िनवासी (वन अिधकारŌ कì माÆयता) अिधिनयम, 2006 के साथ पिठत वÆयजीव (संर±ण) अिधिनयम, 1972 म¤ िनिहत Öवैि¸छकता के अनुłप राºयŌ Ĭारा उिचत सावधानी बरती जाती है। मÅय ÿदेश राºय सरकार कì åरपोटª के अनुसार, देवास िजले म¤ कुल 9238 दावे (Óयिĉगत- 8762 और समुदाियक-476) ÿाĮ हòए ह§, िजनम¤ से कुल 4869 (52.70%) मािलकाना हक (अिधकार पý) िवतåरत िकए गए ह§, 4368 (47.28%) दावे खाåरज कर िदए गए ह§, और 1 दावा लंिबत है। इसिलए, मÅय ÿदेश के देवास िजले म¤ 99.98% दावŌ का िनपटान िकया जा चुका है। (घ): ÿij नहé उठता है। (ङ): राºयŌ/क¤þ शािसत ÿदेशŌ कì åरपोटª के अनुसार, 31 अ³टूबर 2025 तक úाम सभा Öतर पर कुल 51,57,332 दावे दायर िकए गए ह§, िजनम¤ 49,44,101 Óयिĉगत और 2,13,231 सामुदाियक दावे शािमल ह§। इनम¤ से कुल 25,14,774 (48.76%) अिधकार पý िवतåरत िकए गए, िजसम¤ 23,92,545 Óयिĉगत और 1,22,229 सामुदाियक अिधकार पý शािमल ह§। कुल 18,73,738 (36.33%) दावŌ को खाåरज कर िदया गया है और कुल 7,68,820 दावे िनणªय के िलए लंिबत ह§। राºय-वार Êयौरा िववरण म¤ िदया गया है। (च): बाघ पåरयोजना, वन ±ेýŌ म¤ पाåरिÖथितकì पयªटन और अÆय पåरयोजना ±ेýŌ के िलए एफआरए के तहत जनजातीय कायª मंýालय को कोई आवेदन ÿाĮ नहé हòआ। इसके अलावा, उĉ जानकारी भारत सरकार के Öतर पर एकिýत नहé कì जाती है ³यŌिक ÿासंिगक ÿावधान ÖपĶ łप से Öवैि¸छक पुनवाªसन ÿिøया कì िनगरानी और कायाªÆवयन कì ÿिøया कì देखरेख के िलए एक राºय Öतरीय िनगरानी सिमित और एक िजला Öतरीय कायाªÆवयन सिमित का ÿावधान करते ह§। 11.12.2025 79 िववरण िदनांक 31.10.2025 तक राºयŌ से ÿाĮ जानकारी के अनुसार अनुसूिचत जनजाित और अÆय परंपरागत वन िनवासी (वन अिधकारŌ कì माÆयता) अिधिनयम, 2006 के तहत दावŌ और ÖवािमÂव िवलेखŌ (अिधकार पýŌ) के िवतरण और अÖवीकार िकए गए दावŌ का राºय-वार Êयौरा: ø. सं. राºय िदनांक 31.10.2025 तक ÿाĮ दावŌ कì सं´या िदनांक 31.10.2025 तक िवतåरत अिधकार पýŌ कì सं´या अÖवीकृत दावŌ कì सं´या Óयिĉगत समुदाियक कुल Óयिĉगत समुदाियक कुल Óयिĉगत समुदाियक 1 आंň ÿदेश 285,115 3,294 288,409 226,667 1,822 228,489 56925 1470 2 असम 148,965 6,046 155,011 57,325 1,477 58,802 0 0 3 िबहार 4,696 0 4,696 191 0 191 4496 0 4 छ°ीसगढ़ 890,220 57,259 947,479 481,432 52,636 534,068 403129 3658 5 गोवा 9,958 388 10,346 1,027 19 1,046 702 1178 6 गुजरात 183,055 7,187 190,242 98,732 4,792 103,524 0 2331 7 िहमाचल ÿदेश 4,981 683 5,664 755 146 901 52 2 8 झारखंड 107,032 3,724 110,756 59,866 2,104 61,970 26370 1737 9 कनाªटक 289,236 5,940 295,176 15,355 1,345 16,700 258109 4270 10 केरल 44,455 1,014 45,469 29,422 282 29,704 12668 296 11 मÅय ÿदेश 585,326 42,187 627,513 266,901 27,976 294,877 310216 12191 12 महाराÕů 397,897 11,259 409,156 199,667 8,668 208,335 170487 2144 13 ओिडशा 732,751 36,637 769,388 464,288 9,352 473,640 145762 578 14 राजÖथान 113,162 5,213 118,375 49,215 2,551 51,766 63466 2455 15 तिमलनाडु 33,119 1,548 34,667 15,442 1,066 16,508 12293 418 16 तेलंगाना 651,822 3,427 655,249 230,735 721 231,456 92744 1682 17 िýपुरा 200,557 164 200,721 127,931 101 128,032 68785 63 18 उ°र ÿदेश 92,972 1,194 94,166 22,537 893 23,430 70435 301 19 उ°राखंड 3,587 3,091 6,678 184 1 185 3403 3090 20 पिIJम बंगाल 131,962 10,119 142,081 44,444 686 45,130 87333 9254 21 जÌमू एवं कÔमीर 33,233 12,857 46,090 429 5,591 6,020 32727 7197 कुल 4,944,101 213,231 5,157,332 2,392,545 122,229 2,514,774 1,820,578 53,160 11.12.2025 80 HYDROPOWER PROJECTS OPERATIONAL UNDER NHPC *172. SHRI MIAN ALTAF AHMAD: Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state: (a) the total number of hydropower projects presently operational under National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) Limited and the combined power generated by these projects; (b) the number and names of hydropower projects currently under construction by NHPC along with their proposed generation capacities and expected dates of commissioning; (c) the estimated total cost of these under-construction projects and the projected power output upon completion; and (d) whether it is a fact that local residents affected by these projects are not being provided adequate employment opportunities and if so, the details thereof and the measures taken by the Government to address their grievances? THE MINISTER OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS; AND MINISTER OF POWER (SHRI MANOHAR LAL): (a): Total 23 hydropower projects have been commissioned by NHPC Limited and its JV/Subsidiary companies till October, 2025 with a total installed capacity of 7,771 MW. Total generation from these projects during the last 3 years and current year is as under: Year Generation (Million Units) 2022-23 29,894 2023-24 26,056 2024-25 25,194 2025-26 (Apr-Oct) 23,015 11.12.2025 81 (b) and (c): 8 hydropower projects are currently under construction by NHPC Limited and its JV/Subsidiary companies with a total generation capacity of 8,514 MW. The details regarding the name of projects, proposed generation capacities, projected power output/ design energy, estimated total cost and expected date of commissioning of these under-construction hydropower projects are at Statement. (d): NHPC Limited provides job opportunities to local people, including Project Affected Families (PAFs), through contractors, which generate local income and improve their living standards. Moreover, bidding opportunities are also provided to local residents and PAFs to promote local entrepreneurship and support local businesses. Further, for redressal of any grievances, Govt. of India has launched a “Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System – CPGRAMS” portal. The grievances received through this portal are examined and disposed of in a time-bound manner. STATEMENT Details regarding name of projects, proposed generation capacities, projected power output, estimated total cost and expected date of commissioning of under-construction hydroelectric projects of NHPC Limited & its JV/Subsidiary companies S l . N Project State Capacity (MW) Design Energy (MU) Anticipated cost (Rs. in crore) Anticipated Commission ing Date 11.12.2025 82 o . A NHPC 1. Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project Arunachal Pradesh 2000 7422 27948 Dec-26 2. Dibang Multipurpose Project Arunachal Pradesh 2880 11223 31876 Feb-32 3. Teesta-VI Hydroelectric Project Sikkim 500 2400 8449 Sept-29 Sub Total 5380 21045 68273 B JV/Subsidiaries 4. Rangit-IV Hydroelectric Project (being implemented by JPCL*) Sikkim 120 508 1889 Apr-26 5. Ratle Hydroelectric Project (being implemented by RHPCL**) UT of Jammu & Kashmir 850 3137 5282 Nov-28 6. Pakal Dul Hydroelectric Project (being implemented by CVPPL***) UT of Jammu & Kashmir 1000 3230 12728 Dec-26 7. Kiru Hydroelectric Project (being implemented by CVPPL) UT of Jammu & Kashmir 624 2272 5409 Dec-26 8. Kwar Hydroelectric Project (being implemented by CVPPL) UT of Jammu & Kashmir 540 1975 4526 Mar-28 Sub Total 3134 11122 29834 GRAND TOTAL 8514 32167 98107 * JPCL: Jal Power Corporation Limited ** RHPCL: Ratle Hydro Power Corporation Limited *** CVPPL: Chenab Valley Power Projects Limited CONDITION OF HIGHWAYS IN DISASTER PRONE AREAS *173. SHRI V. K. SREEKANDAN: Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government is considering to issue new norms to curb highway collapse in disaster-prone areas of the country and if so, the details thereof; 11.12.2025 83 (b) whether it is a fact that damage to National Highways (NHs) has been mostly observed in those sections constructed along riverbanks, exacerbated by rising river levels due to various factors including increasing habitation and if so, the details thereof; (c) whether it is also a fact that damage to NHs has been caused in certain cases because of unscientific methods of construction or planning and if so, the details thereof; and (d) whether bridges constructed over NHs/major roads have reportedly collapsed at many places recently and if so, the reasons identified for such bridge collapses? THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI): (a) to (c): The Government in Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is primarily responsible for development and maintenance of National Highways (NHs). Generally, the hilly areas of Himalayan Region and Western Ghat sections have witnessed the disasters causing large scale highways damages including collapses during the rainy season. Damages sustained on NHs, including structures thereon, are also caused due to various other reasons like design flaws, non-compliance to Standards/Specifications, improper construction practices/techniques, Force Majeure events like heavy rains, landslides, floods etc. The Government has taken various initiatives for developing disaster resilient NHs infrastructure, including structures thereon, which includes: - 11.12.2025 84 i. Consultants to include slope studies and stabilization as part of Detailed Project Report preparation. Geological and geotechnical investigation are to be carried out covering both within and beyond Right of Way (ROW) to prevent damages to property and infrastructure. Also, due emphasis to be given for construction of catch water drains, side drains with catch pits, cut off drains, cross drainage, etc. ii. Implementation of standardized parameters for investigating hill slope stability & selecting cost-effective long-term stabilization measures for landslide-prone areas in hilly regions. iii. Hill construction methodology refined which mandates initial construction only for hill cutting & slope protection and subsequent highway construction only post stabilized cutting formation and protection work. iv. Sensor instruments based monitoring of internal slope disturbances has also been taken up in 2 NHs stretches on pilot basis. v. Implementation of sustainable bio-engineering measures such as coir/jute mat hydroseeding, interlinked chain mesh with green strips, bamboo piling by stepped berms and erosion control with Vetivar grass plantation on jute matting etc. for stabilizing hilly and landslide prone areas, thereby enhancing safety on NHs in such areas. 11.12.2025 85 vi. Research scheme taken up through IIT Roorkee for Development of Guidelines for the Assessment of Hillslope Instability Instrumentation & Real Time Monitoring. (d): There have been a few incidences of collapse of bridges on NHs in the country. Details of collapse of bridges on rivers and flyovers on NHs during the last Financial Year (FY) and current FY along with reasons thereof are at Statement. STATEMENT Details of collapse of bridges/flyovers on NHs during the last FY and current FY along with reasons thereof: - S. No. State/UT NH No. Name/Location/Chainage of the Bridge/flyover Reasons Year of Incident 1 Jharkhand NH- 43 Newly constructed Major Bridge at Ch 77+100 P5 pier settled by 55mm (Part of 4 Laning of Palma Gumla Project). Cause of failure/settlement under investigation. Sep'25 2 Punjab NH- 44 Ravi Bridge Pathankot- Jammu Ch 15.637 Major Bridge of span 850.9 m (19x43.5+ 2x12.2). Flood in Ravi River due to which Madhopur Barrage gates collapsed leading to course of River Changed leading to damage of 100 m approach and tilting of 3 piers Aug'25 3 Jammu & Kashmir NH- 44 Km 27.700 (Khaderu) Due to unprecedented rainfall and flash floods, Two piers have settled resulting in damage to three spans of the LHS 2 lane bridge. Excessive scouring has occurred in the RHS 2 lane bridge. Aug'25 4 Jammu & Kashmir NH- 44 Km 77.200 (Devak) Due to unprecedented rainfall and flash floods, Two piers have settled resulting in damage to three spans of the RHS 2 lane bridge. Aug'25 5 Jammu & Kashmir NH- 44 Km 71.100 (Tharad) Due to intense and continuous rainfall along with cloudburst & flash flood in District Udhampur leading to movement of 300 m X 550 m hill mass collapsed/slided at Tharad location (Km 71.00) Aug'25 6 Uttarakhand NH- 34 Limchigad Bridge, km 53.5 G-D Road 24 m Permanent Bridge due to Cloud Burst Aug'25 7 Uttarakhand NH- 309 Kalgadi Bridge, km 238, Ramnagar-Pauri Section 20 m Span RCC Bridge due to Cloud Burst Aug'25 11.12.2025 86 S. No. State/UT NH No. Name/Location/Chainage of the Bridge/flyover Reasons Year of Incident 8 Uttarakhand NH- 107B Tamak bridge, Km 41.050 on Suraithota-Malari Road. Bridge Collapsed due to flash flood, cloud burst and subsequently heavy rainfall in the region of Tamak village. Aug'25 9 Himachal Pradesh NH 305 Manglore Bridge at Km 79/875 (25.80 m Span; Steel Truss with RCC Deck) An overloaded tanker crossed the bridge at midnight. FIR lodged. Matter under investigation. Apr'25 10 Kerala NH- 66 Kollam Bypass to Kadambattukonam/ Ch.497+370 (RHS) Collapse of scoffolding of Minor Bridge (under Construction) due to Staging issue & improper supervision. Nov'24 11 Karnataka NH- 66 Old Kali River Bridge at Km. 102 + 470 (LHS) Bridge connecting Karwar and Sadashivgad with a total length of 666m, having 8 No. of spans (2*19.4+2*69.5+4*122). Collapsed for a length of 242.4 m approx. (3 spans) Aug'24 12 Gujarat NH- 56 Bharaj (Ch.409/305) Due to heavy rainfall and sudden & heavy flow in Bharaj river, existing pier of Bharaj bridge is tilted and span between Pier 3 & Pier 4 settled and due to further heavy flow of water in Bharaj river, pier (2 No.) & span (3 No.) of Bharaj bridge collapsed. Aug'24 13 Manipur NH- 37 Irang Bailey Bridge 160 ft TDR Bailey Bridge washed away due to heavy rain during Cyclone Remal May'24 14 Meghalaya NH- 62 (New 217) Bridge No: 203/2 Over load caused the bridge to exceed its weight capacity of 40 tons Apr'24 15 Haryana NH- 48 P4-P5 piers and between G1-G2 Girder, at Chainage 36+350 In the elevated span of Hero Honda Chowk on NH 48, between P4-P5 piers and between G1-G2 Girder, at Chainage 36+350 some portion of deck slab has fallen down with settlement of the bituminous surface (MCW-01) on RHS. May'24 16 Kerala NH- 66 At Ch 410/230 Collapse of 4 PSC Girders during construction Mar’25 17 Kerala NH- 66 Toppling of two PSC girders at span P-202-P- 203 (part of Aroor to Thuravoor Thekku section) Failure on part of AE to review efficacy of material being used in launching and not ensuring application of approved launching scheme. Nov’25 INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFTS *174. SHRI K. GOPINATH: 11.12.2025 87 Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Government has conducted the inspections/checks of all 787- Dreamliner aircrafts after the incident of Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad in which 241 people died; (b) if so, the details thereof along with the outcome of the said checks/inspections; (c) whether the Government has directed the airline companies to conduct safety checks/inspections of all the planes available with them; (d) if so, the details thereof and the response of the airline companies in this regard; and (e) the details of other measures taken/being taken by the Government to make air travel more safe and secure? THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI KINJARAPU RAMMOHAN NAIDU): (a) to (e): Post-accident of Air India flight AI-171 Boeing 787 aircraft on 12.06.2025, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued order to airline to conduct the checks/inspections of all 787-Dreamliner aircraft. Air India had 33 Boeing 787-8/9 aircraft in its fleet. Total 33 aircraft were inspected by airline wherein, minor findings were observed in 8 aircraft during the inspection. These aircraft were released for operation after rectification of the findings.; DGCA has laid down comprehensive civil aviation regulations for safe operation of aircraft and its maintenance. These regulations are continuously updated and aligned with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)/European Union 11.12.2025 88 Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) standards. DGCA approves the Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) of the airline for the management of continued airworthiness of its aircraft. Accordingly, airlines maintain the aircraft through the approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) as per DGCA approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP)/ Manufacturer guidelines.; DGCA has a structured surveillance and audit framework in place i.e. planned and unplanned surveillance of organization /aircraft, which includes regular and periodic audits, spot checks, night surveillance and ramp inspections across all operators, including continuous oversight of maintenance practices. In case there is a violation, DGCA takes enforcement action as per its Enforcement Policy and Procedure Manual.; DGCA is closely monitoring and reviewing the maintenance data and repetitive defects reported across all airlines. All scheduled airlines aircraft have been analyzed for repetitive defects/ snags being encountered in the aircraft to identify systemic issues and ensure timely corrective action. DGCA has also issued General Safety Circular 01 of 2025 on 19 June, 2025, titled Comprehensive Special Audit to Assess the Aviation Ecosystem and Strengthen Aviation Safety Architecture. AFFORDABILITY OF DOMESTIC LPG CYLINDERS UNDER PMUY *175. SHRI BALABHADRA MAJHI:

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