(a) the details of total number of lighthouses under the control of the Union Government as on date, State-wise;
(b) whether it is true that the Union Government has undertaken renovation of lighthouse functioning in Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the details of the funds spent for the renovation works?
(a) Sir, the State-wise details of total number of lighthouses under the control of the Union Government, as on date, is as under:-
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Sl. No. State/Union Territory No. of Lighthouses
1 Gujarat 38
2 Maharashtra 26
3 Goa 3
4 Karnataka 9
5 Kerala 16
6 Tamil Nadu 22
7 Andhra Pradesh 18
8 Odisha 6
9 West Bengal 3
10 Andaman & Nicobar Islands 35
11 Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu 1
12 Lakshadweep 16
13 Puducherry 2
Total No. of Lighthouses 195
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(b) to (d) Yes, Sir.The functioning of the Lighthouse at Mamallapuram(Tamil Nadu)has been improved by replacing the Metal Halide Lamp illuminant with high intensity LED illuminant developed under Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative and an amount of Rs. 6,01,800/- (Rupees Six Lakh One Thousand and Eight Hundred) has been spent for the renovation works.
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