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Government of India
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Ministry of Urban Development Rajya Sabha
JNNURM in Odisha
New Delhi: March 4, 2010.
Five (5) projects pertaining to different sectors have been
sanctioned for the state of Odisha under the Urban Infrastructure &
Governance (UIG) component of Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal
Mission(JNNURM) with an approved cost of Rs.811.97 Crore with
Additional Central Assistance (ACA) commitment of Rs.637.12 Crore.
Work has commenced in three projects as per the Quarterly Progress
Report (QPR) for the period December, 2009 submitted by the State.
Details as annexed.
The original 7 year allocation for the State of Odisha under UIG of
JNNURM is Rs.172.35 crore. In addition, Planning Commission in
December, 2008 has allocated 150 crore (Rs.100 crore for the Mission
City Bhubaneshwar being State Capital and Rs.50 crore for the Mission
City Puri) there by making total allocation to Rs.322.35 crore.
Against this, Five (5) projects have been sanctioned for the state
of Odisha with an approved cost of Rs.811.97 Crore with an Additional
Central Assistance (ACA) commitment of Rs.637.12 Crore, and Rs.159.28
Crore have been released to the State.
The hundred days agenda of the Ministry refers to concerted effort to
include cities with population of 5 lakh and above as per 2001 census
as Mission city under JNNURM.
Annexure
Approved projects of odisha
(Rs. In Crore)
Sl. No. Name of State Name of the city Name of the projects Approved
cost Additional Central Assistance (ACA)
commitment Additional Central Assistance (ACA) released
1 Odisha Bhubaneshwar Integrated Sewerage Project 498.91 399.13 99.78
2 Odisha Bhubaneshwar Conservation of the Heritage Tank of Bindusagar
in Bhubaneswar city 6.01 4.81 1.20
3 Odisha Bhubaneshwar Storm water drainage for Bhubaneshwar 68.33 54.66 13.67
4 Odisha Puri 24x7 Piped Water Supply to Puri Town 166.90 133.52 33.38
5 Odisha Puri Storm water drainage system for Puri town. 71.82 45.00 11.25
Total 811.97 637.12 159.28
This information was given by Shri Saugata Roy, Minister of State in
reply to a question by Shri Rudra Narayan Pany in Rajya Sabha today.
tfk/hn/dk/kol/17:21 hrs.
Press Information Bureau
Government of India
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Ministry of Urban Development Rajya Sabha
JNNURM in Bihar
New Delhi: March 4, 2010.
Total number of 21 Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) have been received
from the State of Bihar of which 8 DPRs have been approved. 13 DPRs
have been returned for modification as they were having technical
shortcomings or were not in-conformity with the guidelines of JNNURM.
To facilitate the State Governments in preparation of proper Detailed
Project Reports (DPRs), a toolkit for preparation of DPRs has been
circulated. Rapid Training Programme (RTP) for supervision of
preparation of DPRs have been conducted. The proposals which are found
to be in conformity with the guidelines of JNNURM are considered by
the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC) for approval
subject to their technical appraisal and availability of funds.
Details of the projects sanctioned for the State of Bihar under the
Urban Infrastructure & Governance (UIG) component of Jawaharlal Nehru
National Urban Renewal Mission(JNNURM) is annexed.
Annexure
Approved projects of Bihar
(Rs. In
Lakh)
Sl. No. Name of the city Name of the projects Approved cost Additional
Central Assistance (ACA) commitment Additional Central Assistance
(ACA) released
1 Patna Municipal Solid Waste Management for Patna town 3695.4 1847.7 461.93
2 Patna Phulwarishariff Water Supply Scheme 2470.26 1235.13 308.78
3 Patna Khagaul Water Supply Scheme 1315.43 657.72 154.43
4 Patna Integrated Solid Waste Management in Patna UA
Towns 1155.81 577.91 144.48
5 Patna Danapur water supply Project 6896.45 3448.23 862.06
6 Patna Improvement and augmentation of water supply system of Patna
city 42698.00 21349.00 5337.25
7 Bodhgaya Bodhgaya Water Supply Project 3355.72 2684.57 671.14
8 Bodhgaya Sewerage sheme for Bodhgaya Nagar Panchayat 9594.34 7675.47 1918.87
Total 71181.41 39475.73 9858.94
This information was given by Shri Saugata Roy, Minister of State in
reply to a question by Shri Rajniti Prasad in Rajya Sabha today.
tfk/hn/dk/kol/17:22 hrs.
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Government of India
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Ministry of Environment and Forests Factsheet
An overview of National River Conservation Plan(NRCP)
New Delhi: March 4, 2010.
Number of Towns covered
Ganga Action Plan Phase II( Main Stem) 59 towns
Mahananda Action Plan (GAP II) 1 town
Yamuna Action Plan Phase I 21 towns
Gomti and Damodar 15 towns
Others
Types of Work implemented under NRCP
1 Interception and diversion (I&D)
2 Sewage Treatment Plant (STP)
3 Low Cost Sanitation (LCS)
4 River Front Development (RFD)
5 Public Participation (PP)
6 Afforestaion
Funding Pattern under NRCP 50:50 between GOI & State Govt.
Before 1997
1997-2001 100% by GOI
After 2001 70:30 between GOI & State Govt
(for new schemes)
After 2001 100% by GOI(for old schemes)
Works under NRCP
Towns Covered 166
Rivers Covered 37
Sanctioned cost of DPR 20
(Up to June, 2009)
Total Expenditure Rs. 4368.83 crore
(Up to March' 2009) Rs. 3868.49 crore
Schemes Sanctioned 1064
Schemes Completed 783
STP Capacity Sanctioned 4212.81.mld
STP Capacity Created so far 3057.29 mld
NRCP-Details of Pollution loads
Total Pollution load generated 33000 mld
from Class -I and II towns in the
country
Total treatment capacity available 7390 mld
Out of which treatment capacity 3926 mld
created under NRCP (including GAP-I)
Balance treatment capacity to be created 25610 mld
Total expenditure incurred (including 4302 crore
GAP-I)
Funds for NRCP under XI Plan
Projected requirement of funds as per Rs. 8303 crore
working Group Report
funds allocated in the outlay Rs. 2100 crore
Budget Estimates 2009-10 Rs. 526 crore 9including Rs. 250
crore for river Ganga)
Budget allocation 2008-09 Rs. 276 crore
Resource Profile of NRCP
Govt. approved Rs 4899.85.crore
Sanctioned DPR Cost Rs 4391.83 crore
Expenditure Rs. 3868.49 crore
GBS in 2009-10
(including Rs. 250.00 crore for Ganga)
NRCP-Details of Pollution loads-river
Ganga
Ganga basin
Total Pollution load generated from 12000 mld
Class-I and II towns
Total treatment capacity available 4000 mld
Treatment capacity to be created 8000 mld
Ganga -Main Stem
Total Pollution load generated from 2600 mld
Class-I and II towns
Total treatment capacity created under 1007 mld
GAP
Balance treatment capacity to be created 1593mld
Phase wise details of GAP
Ganga Action Plan Phase-I
Towns covered 25
Rivers covered 1
States covered 3
Approved cost Rs. 462crore
Total Expenditure incurred by States Rs. 433 crore
Schemes Sanctioned 261
Schemes Completed 260
Pollution load to be tackled 882 MLD
Pollution load tackled 869MLD
Ganga Action Plan Phase-II (Main Stem)
Towns covered 59
Rivers covered 1
States covered 5
Sanctioned cost Rs. 594.14 crore
Expenditure Rs. 383.17 crore
Schemes Sanctioned 312
Schemes Completed 206
Pollution load to be tackled 276.61 MLD
STP capacity created 138MLD
Mahananda Aciton Plan
Towns covered 1
Rivers covered 1
States covered 1
Sanctioned cost Rs. 40.39 crore
Expenditure rs.12.75 crore
Funds released by GOI Rs. 5.00 crore
Scheme sanctioned 1
Pollution laod to be tackled
Yamuna Aciton Plan Phase-1
towns covered 21
Rivers covered 1
States covered 3
Approved cost Rs. 715 crore
Total Expenditure Rs.682 crore
Schemes Sanctioned 269
Schemes Completed 269
Pollution load to be tackled 754.25 MLD
Pollution load tackled 753.25 MLD
Yamuna Action Plan, Phase-II
JBIC Soft loan of Rs.624 crore
approved for YAP-II
Towns covered 15
Rivers covered 1
States covered 3
Sanctioned cost Rs. 636.04crore
Expenditure Rs.190.15crore
Scheme sanctioned 31
Schemes Completed 4
Pollution laod to be tackled 189MLD
Benefits Minimising pollution
(Delhi & Agra Stretces
Govt. of India share Rs. 530 crore
Gomti Action Plan Phase -I&II
towns covered 3
Rivers covered 1
States covered 1
Approved cost Rs. 318.79crore
Total Expenditure Rs.171.78 crore
Schemes Sanctioned 61
Schemes Completed 34
Pollution load to be tackled 423.40 MLD
Pollution load tackled 42 MLD
Damodar Action Plan
Towns covered 12
Rivers covered 1
States covered 2
Sanctioned cost Rs.4.40 crore
Expenditure Rs 3.32 crore
Scheme sanctioned 12
Schemes Completed 14
Pollution load to be tackled 13 MLD
kp/dk/kol/17:23 hrs.
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Ministry of Environment and Forests Factsheet
Rivers covered under NRCP
New Delhi: March 4, 2010.
S.No State River
1 Andhra Pradesh Godavari and Musi
2 Bihar Ganga
3 Delhi Yamuna
4 Goa Mandovi
5 Gujarat Sabarmati
6 Haryana Yamuna
7 Jharkahand Damodar, Ganga & Subernrekha
8 Karnataka Bhadra, Tungabhadra, Cauvery,Tunga and Pennar
9 Kerala Pamba
10 Madhya Pradesh Betwa, Tapti, Wainganga, Kahn,Narmada, Kshipra,
Beehar,Chambal and Mandakini
11 Maharashtra Krishna, Godavari and Tapti
12 Nagaland Diphu & Dhansiri
13 Orissa Brahmini & Mahanadi
14 Punjab Satluj
15 Rajasthan Chambl
16 Sikkim Rani Chu
17 Tamil Nadu Cauvery, Adyar, Cooum, Vennar, Vaigai and Tambarani
18 Uttar Pradesh Yamuna,Ganga and Gomti
19 Uttranchal Ganga
20 West Bengal Ganga, Damodar & Mahananda
kp/dk/kol/17:23 hrs.
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Ministry of Steel LOK SABHA
Performance of NMDC
New Delhi: March 4, 2010.
The physical and financial performance of NMDC Ltd. during last five
years {2005-2009 and 2009-10 (upto December, 2009)} is given below:
Particulars 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 (Upto Dec.'09)
Physical Performance (Lakh Tonne)
Production of iron ore 229.2 262.25 298.16 285.15 169.02
Sales of iron ore
248.5 255.89 281.84 264.72 172.06
Financial Performance (Rs. in crore)
Sales $ 3707.38 4182.86 5709.16 7559.19 4247.69
Profit after tax 1827.80 2320.21 3250.98 4372.38 2381.67
$ Sales represent sale of iron ore, diamonds and silica sand.
The physical as well as financial performance of NMDC Ltd. has
improved during the last five years. However, during 2009-10 (upto
December, 2009), the sales as well as profit of NMDC have declined
primarily due to the following reasons:
(i) Logistic constraints, which are of temporary nature:
Loss of Sales of 24.5 lakh tonnes of iron ore fines to M/s Essar
Steel Ltd. due to breakdown of slurry pipeline of M/s Essar Steel by
Maoists, from May, 2009 to January, 2010 compared to corresponding
period of last year.
Frequent stoppage of night movement of rakes by Railways, due to
increased Maoists activities in Bailadila sector. The night movement
of rakes has been stopped for a total of 75 days during the year
2009-10 (upto January, 2010). This has resulted in substantial loss
of sales of iron ore for NMDC.
(ii) Substantial decline in the price of iron ore in the global iron
ore market, due to effect of global recession in the second half of
the year 2008-09 and first half of the year 2009-10. As a result, the
export prices of iron ore with Japanese Steel Mills (JSMs) and POSCO,
South Korea saw a decline of 44.47 % for iron ore lumps and 32.95% for
iron ore fines, as compared to price during 2008-09. From the present
scenario of global iron ore market, the prices this year (2010-11) are
expected to go up from the present level, which may lead to
improvement in the performance of NMDC.
In order to improve sales, matter has been taken up with Railways for
increased supply of rakes, as a result of which rake supply by
Railways has increased to some extent. NMDC is also taking steps to
construct a slurry pipeline along the Highway, to avoid Maoist
attacks. Techno Economic Feasibility Report (TEFR) for the slurry
pipeline is being prepared.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Steel Shri
A.Sai Prathap in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
dnm/pkm/sb/dk/kol/17:24 hrs.
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Ministry of Culture RAJYA SABHA
Modernization of four premier institution
New Delhi: March 4, 2010.
The Minister of State for Planning and Parliamentary Affairs Shri V.
Narayanasamy has said that the following amounts were allocated for
modernization of four premier institutions.
(Rs. In lakhs)
S. No. Organization B.E. 2009-2010 R. E. 2009-2010
1.
2.
3.
4. Asiatic Society
National Library
Victoria Memorial Hall
Indian Museum 2100.00
1850.00
2100.00
2900.00 1000.50
1465.00
650.00
950.00
In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today he said, the allocation
had to be reduced at RE stage as timely demands were not generated by
these organizations, along with requisite details.
He said, CBI has registered six FIRs on different cases against
officers of Indian Museum and charge-sheets have been filed in five
cases. These cases are pending before the Hon'ble courts. The
officials against whom charge sheets have been filed do not have any
role in the proposed modernization exercise. In the case of Victoria
Memorial Hall, CBI undertook verification of certain irregularities
and has intimated that same could not be substantiated in the majority
of the cases. In 3 cases CBI has reported evidence of administrative
lapses.
ad/db/dk/kol/17:24 hrs.
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Ministry of External Affairs Rajya Sabha
Visitors from Pakistan
New Delhi: March 4, 2010.
The total number of visitors from Pakistan during 2008 and 2009, as
per data compiled by Bureau of Immigration is 79,783 and 53,154
respectively. Category-wise data on foreigners visiting India is not
compiled by the Bureau of Immigration.
High Commission of India, Islamabad has provided information on total
number of visas issued category-wise which is given below:-
S.No. Visa Category Year 2008 Year 2009
1 Business 8156 2733
2 Conference 3269 1495
3 Visit 81339 42032
4 Medical/Medical Attendant 1822 1500
5 Others 526 4186
Total 95112 51946
The number of Indians who went to Pakistan in 2008 and 2009 was 85672
and 44949 respectively. Figures for Indians going abroad are not
compiled according to the categories of visas they hold, by the
Immigration authorities.
This information was given by Shri S.M.Krishna, Union Minister of
External Affars in reply to a question by Sardar Tarlochan Singh in
Rajya Sabha today.
tfk/hn/dk/kol/17:25 hrs.
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Ministry of Urban Development Rajya Sabha
JNNURM in Odisha
New Delhi: March 4, 2010.
Five (5) projects pertaining to different sectors have been
sanctioned for the state of Odisha under the Urban Infrastructure &
Governance (UIG) component of Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal
Mission(JNNURM) with an approved cost of Rs.811.97 Crore with
Additional Central Assistance (ACA) commitment of Rs.637.12 Crore.
Work has commenced in three projects as per the Quarterly Progress
Report (QPR) for the period December, 2009 submitted by the State.
Details as annexed.
The original 7 year allocation for the State of Odisha under UIG of
JNNURM is Rs.172.35 crore. In addition, Planning Commission in
December, 2008 has allocated 150 crore (Rs.100 crore for the Mission
City Bhubaneshwar being State Capital and Rs.50 crore for the Mission
City Puri) there by making total allocation to Rs.322.35 crore.
Against this, Five (5) projects have been sanctioned for the state
of Odisha with an approved cost of Rs.811.97 Crore with an Additional
Central Assistance (ACA) commitment of Rs.637.12 Crore, and Rs.159.28
Crore have been released to the State.
The hundred days agenda of the Ministry refers to concerted effort to
include cities with population of 5 lakh and above as per 2001 census
as Mission city under JNNURM.
Annexure
Approved projects of odisha
(Rs. In Crore)
Sl. No. Name of State Name of the city Name of the projects Approved
cost Additional Central Assistance (ACA)
commitment Additional Central Assistance (ACA) released
1 Odisha Bhubaneshwar Integrated Sewerage Project 498.91 399.13 99.78
2 Odisha Bhubaneshwar Conservation of the Heritage Tank of Bindusagar
in Bhubaneswar city 6.01 4.81 1.20
3 Odisha Bhubaneshwar Storm water drainage for Bhubaneshwar 68.33 54.66 13.67
4 Odisha Puri 24x7 Piped Water Supply to Puri Town 166.90 133.52 33.38
5 Odisha Puri Storm water drainage system for Puri town. 71.82 45.00 11.25
Total 811.97 637.12 159.28
This information was given by Shri Saugata Roy, Minister of State in
reply to a question by Shri Rudra Narayan Pany in Rajya Sabha today.
tfk/hn/dk/kol/17:21 hrs.
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Ministry of Urban Development Rajya Sabha
JNNURM in Bihar
New Delhi: March 4, 2010.
Total number of 21 Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) have been received
from the State of Bihar of which 8 DPRs have been approved. 13 DPRs
have been returned for modification as they were having technical
shortcomings or were not in-conformity with the guidelines of JNNURM.
To facilitate the State Governments in preparation of proper Detailed
Project Reports (DPRs), a toolkit for preparation of DPRs has been
circulated. Rapid Training Programme (RTP) for supervision of
preparation of DPRs have been conducted. The proposals which are found
to be in conformity with the guidelines of JNNURM are considered by
the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC) for approval
subject to their technical appraisal and availability of funds.
Details of the projects sanctioned for the State of Bihar under the
Urban Infrastructure & Governance (UIG) component of Jawaharlal Nehru
National Urban Renewal Mission(JNNURM) is annexed.
Annexure
Approved projects of Bihar
(Rs. In
Lakh)
Sl. No. Name of the city Name of the projects Approved cost Additional
Central Assistance (ACA) commitment Additional Central Assistance
(ACA) released
1 Patna Municipal Solid Waste Management for Patna town 3695.4 1847.7 461.93
2 Patna Phulwarishariff Water Supply Scheme 2470.26 1235.13 308.78
3 Patna Khagaul Water Supply Scheme 1315.43 657.72 154.43
4 Patna Integrated Solid Waste Management in Patna UA
Towns 1155.81 577.91 144.48
5 Patna Danapur water supply Project 6896.45 3448.23 862.06
6 Patna Improvement and augmentation of water supply system of Patna
city 42698.00 21349.00 5337.25
7 Bodhgaya Bodhgaya Water Supply Project 3355.72 2684.57 671.14
8 Bodhgaya Sewerage sheme for Bodhgaya Nagar Panchayat 9594.34 7675.47 1918.87
Total 71181.41 39475.73 9858.94
This information was given by Shri Saugata Roy, Minister of State in
reply to a question by Shri Rajniti Prasad in Rajya Sabha today.
tfk/hn/dk/kol/17:22 hrs.
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Government of India
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Ministry of Environment and Forests Factsheet
An overview of National River Conservation Plan(NRCP)
New Delhi: March 4, 2010.
Number of Towns covered
Ganga Action Plan Phase II( Main Stem) 59 towns
Mahananda Action Plan (GAP II) 1 town
Yamuna Action Plan Phase I 21 towns
Gomti and Damodar 15 towns
Others
Types of Work implemented under NRCP
1 Interception and diversion (I&D)
2 Sewage Treatment Plant (STP)
3 Low Cost Sanitation (LCS)
4 River Front Development (RFD)
5 Public Participation (PP)
6 Afforestaion
Funding Pattern under NRCP 50:50 between GOI & State Govt.
Before 1997
1997-2001 100% by GOI
After 2001 70:30 between GOI & State Govt
(for new schemes)
After 2001 100% by GOI(for old schemes)
Works under NRCP
Towns Covered 166
Rivers Covered 37
Sanctioned cost of DPR 20
(Up to June, 2009)
Total Expenditure Rs. 4368.83 crore
(Up to March' 2009) Rs. 3868.49 crore
Schemes Sanctioned 1064
Schemes Completed 783
STP Capacity Sanctioned 4212.81.mld
STP Capacity Created so far 3057.29 mld
NRCP-Details of Pollution loads
Total Pollution load generated 33000 mld
from Class -I and II towns in the
country
Total treatment capacity available 7390 mld
Out of which treatment capacity 3926 mld
created under NRCP (including GAP-I)
Balance treatment capacity to be created 25610 mld
Total expenditure incurred (including 4302 crore
GAP-I)
Funds for NRCP under XI Plan
Projected requirement of funds as per Rs. 8303 crore
working Group Report
funds allocated in the outlay Rs. 2100 crore
Budget Estimates 2009-10 Rs. 526 crore 9including Rs. 250
crore for river Ganga)
Budget allocation 2008-09 Rs. 276 crore
Resource Profile of NRCP
Govt. approved Rs 4899.85.crore
Sanctioned DPR Cost Rs 4391.83 crore
Expenditure Rs. 3868.49 crore
GBS in 2009-10
(including Rs. 250.00 crore for Ganga)
NRCP-Details of Pollution loads-river
Ganga
Ganga basin
Total Pollution load generated from 12000 mld
Class-I and II towns
Total treatment capacity available 4000 mld
Treatment capacity to be created 8000 mld
Ganga -Main Stem
Total Pollution load generated from 2600 mld
Class-I and II towns
Total treatment capacity created under 1007 mld
GAP
Balance treatment capacity to be created 1593mld
Phase wise details of GAP
Ganga Action Plan Phase-I
Towns covered 25
Rivers covered 1
States covered 3
Approved cost Rs. 462crore
Total Expenditure incurred by States Rs. 433 crore
Schemes Sanctioned 261
Schemes Completed 260
Pollution load to be tackled 882 MLD
Pollution load tackled 869MLD
Ganga Action Plan Phase-II (Main Stem)
Towns covered 59
Rivers covered 1
States covered 5
Sanctioned cost Rs. 594.14 crore
Expenditure Rs. 383.17 crore
Schemes Sanctioned 312
Schemes Completed 206
Pollution load to be tackled 276.61 MLD
STP capacity created 138MLD
Mahananda Aciton Plan
Towns covered 1
Rivers covered 1
States covered 1
Sanctioned cost Rs. 40.39 crore
Expenditure rs.12.75 crore
Funds released by GOI Rs. 5.00 crore
Scheme sanctioned 1
Pollution laod to be tackled
Yamuna Aciton Plan Phase-1
towns covered 21
Rivers covered 1
States covered 3
Approved cost Rs. 715 crore
Total Expenditure Rs.682 crore
Schemes Sanctioned 269
Schemes Completed 269
Pollution load to be tackled 754.25 MLD
Pollution load tackled 753.25 MLD
Yamuna Action Plan, Phase-II
JBIC Soft loan of Rs.624 crore
approved for YAP-II
Towns covered 15
Rivers covered 1
States covered 3
Sanctioned cost Rs. 636.04crore
Expenditure Rs.190.15crore
Scheme sanctioned 31
Schemes Completed 4
Pollution laod to be tackled 189MLD
Benefits Minimising pollution
(Delhi & Agra Stretces
Govt. of India share Rs. 530 crore
Gomti Action Plan Phase -I&II
towns covered 3
Rivers covered 1
States covered 1
Approved cost Rs. 318.79crore
Total Expenditure Rs.171.78 crore
Schemes Sanctioned 61
Schemes Completed 34
Pollution load to be tackled 423.40 MLD
Pollution load tackled 42 MLD
Damodar Action Plan
Towns covered 12
Rivers covered 1
States covered 2
Sanctioned cost Rs.4.40 crore
Expenditure Rs 3.32 crore
Scheme sanctioned 12
Schemes Completed 14
Pollution load to be tackled 13 MLD
kp/dk/kol/17:23 hrs.
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Ministry of Environment and Forests Factsheet
Rivers covered under NRCP
New Delhi: March 4, 2010.
S.No State River
1 Andhra Pradesh Godavari and Musi
2 Bihar Ganga
3 Delhi Yamuna
4 Goa Mandovi
5 Gujarat Sabarmati
6 Haryana Yamuna
7 Jharkahand Damodar, Ganga & Subernrekha
8 Karnataka Bhadra, Tungabhadra, Cauvery,Tunga and Pennar
9 Kerala Pamba
10 Madhya Pradesh Betwa, Tapti, Wainganga, Kahn,Narmada, Kshipra,
Beehar,Chambal and Mandakini
11 Maharashtra Krishna, Godavari and Tapti
12 Nagaland Diphu & Dhansiri
13 Orissa Brahmini & Mahanadi
14 Punjab Satluj
15 Rajasthan Chambl
16 Sikkim Rani Chu
17 Tamil Nadu Cauvery, Adyar, Cooum, Vennar, Vaigai and Tambarani
18 Uttar Pradesh Yamuna,Ganga and Gomti
19 Uttranchal Ganga
20 West Bengal Ganga, Damodar & Mahananda
kp/dk/kol/17:23 hrs.
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Ministry of Steel LOK SABHA
Performance of NMDC
New Delhi: March 4, 2010.
The physical and financial performance of NMDC Ltd. during last five
years {2005-2009 and 2009-10 (upto December, 2009)} is given below:
Particulars 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 (Upto Dec.'09)
Physical Performance (Lakh Tonne)
Production of iron ore 229.2 262.25 298.16 285.15 169.02
Sales of iron ore
248.5 255.89 281.84 264.72 172.06
Financial Performance (Rs. in crore)
Sales $ 3707.38 4182.86 5709.16 7559.19 4247.69
Profit after tax 1827.80 2320.21 3250.98 4372.38 2381.67
$ Sales represent sale of iron ore, diamonds and silica sand.
The physical as well as financial performance of NMDC Ltd. has
improved during the last five years. However, during 2009-10 (upto
December, 2009), the sales as well as profit of NMDC have declined
primarily due to the following reasons:
(i) Logistic constraints, which are of temporary nature:
Loss of Sales of 24.5 lakh tonnes of iron ore fines to M/s Essar
Steel Ltd. due to breakdown of slurry pipeline of M/s Essar Steel by
Maoists, from May, 2009 to January, 2010 compared to corresponding
period of last year.
Frequent stoppage of night movement of rakes by Railways, due to
increased Maoists activities in Bailadila sector. The night movement
of rakes has been stopped for a total of 75 days during the year
2009-10 (upto January, 2010). This has resulted in substantial loss
of sales of iron ore for NMDC.
(ii) Substantial decline in the price of iron ore in the global iron
ore market, due to effect of global recession in the second half of
the year 2008-09 and first half of the year 2009-10. As a result, the
export prices of iron ore with Japanese Steel Mills (JSMs) and POSCO,
South Korea saw a decline of 44.47 % for iron ore lumps and 32.95% for
iron ore fines, as compared to price during 2008-09. From the present
scenario of global iron ore market, the prices this year (2010-11) are
expected to go up from the present level, which may lead to
improvement in the performance of NMDC.
In order to improve sales, matter has been taken up with Railways for
increased supply of rakes, as a result of which rake supply by
Railways has increased to some extent. NMDC is also taking steps to
construct a slurry pipeline along the Highway, to avoid Maoist
attacks. Techno Economic Feasibility Report (TEFR) for the slurry
pipeline is being prepared.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Steel Shri
A.Sai Prathap in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
dnm/pkm/sb/dk/kol/17:24 hrs.
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Ministry of Culture RAJYA SABHA
Modernization of four premier institution
New Delhi: March 4, 2010.
The Minister of State for Planning and Parliamentary Affairs Shri V.
Narayanasamy has said that the following amounts were allocated for
modernization of four premier institutions.
(Rs. In lakhs)
S. No. Organization B.E. 2009-2010 R. E. 2009-2010
1.
2.
3.
4. Asiatic Society
National Library
Victoria Memorial Hall
Indian Museum 2100.00
1850.00
2100.00
2900.00 1000.50
1465.00
650.00
950.00
In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today he said, the allocation
had to be reduced at RE stage as timely demands were not generated by
these organizations, along with requisite details.
He said, CBI has registered six FIRs on different cases against
officers of Indian Museum and charge-sheets have been filed in five
cases. These cases are pending before the Hon'ble courts. The
officials against whom charge sheets have been filed do not have any
role in the proposed modernization exercise. In the case of Victoria
Memorial Hall, CBI undertook verification of certain irregularities
and has intimated that same could not be substantiated in the majority
of the cases. In 3 cases CBI has reported evidence of administrative
lapses.
ad/db/dk/kol/17:24 hrs.
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Ministry of External Affairs Rajya Sabha
Visitors from Pakistan
New Delhi: March 4, 2010.
The total number of visitors from Pakistan during 2008 and 2009, as
per data compiled by Bureau of Immigration is 79,783 and 53,154
respectively. Category-wise data on foreigners visiting India is not
compiled by the Bureau of Immigration.
High Commission of India, Islamabad has provided information on total
number of visas issued category-wise which is given below:-
S.No. Visa Category Year 2008 Year 2009
1 Business 8156 2733
2 Conference 3269 1495
3 Visit 81339 42032
4 Medical/Medical Attendant 1822 1500
5 Others 526 4186
Total 95112 51946
The number of Indians who went to Pakistan in 2008 and 2009 was 85672
and 44949 respectively. Figures for Indians going abroad are not
compiled according to the categories of visas they hold, by the
Immigration authorities.
This information was given by Shri S.M.Krishna, Union Minister of
External Affars in reply to a question by Sardar Tarlochan Singh in
Rajya Sabha today.
tfk/hn/dk/kol/17:25 hrs.
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