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Second Member for Savanne and Black River

Mr Jugurnauth

The Honourable Second Member for Savanne and Black River (Mr Jugurnauth)
Questions asked
46
Answered
40
Not answered
6
Answer rate
87%
Most questioned portfolios
Local Government
9
Land Transport
6
Energy and Public …
5
Prime Minister
5
Agro-Industry
4
Environment
4
Health and Wellness
3
National …
3
Recent questions

All questions placed by Mr Jugurnauth

17 Dec
Answered

the National Transport Corporation, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, information as…

to Land Transport —

"(No. B/66) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the National Transport Corporation, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, I am sure that the House will be stunned to note that the last approved audited accounts of the National Transport Corporation …

18 Mar
Answered

the Surinam Industrial Building situated at Souillac Cemetery Road, he will, for the benefit of the House, o…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/133) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Development Bank of Mauritius that there are actually two buildings at Souillac Cemetery Road. One …

18 Mar
Answered

the bare land of an extent of 8 arpents situated at Martinière Road, Surinam, currently abandoned and being…

to Local Government

"(No. B/159) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the bare land of an extent of 8 arpents situated at Martinière Road, Surinam, …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Thank you. I am informed that the plot of land situated at Martinière Road, Surinam, was initially vested under the Ministry of Local Government on …

8 Apr
Answered

the dispensaries serving the region of Savanne-Riviere Noire, he will state the – (a) number thereof current…

to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/313) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the dispensaries serving the region of Savanne-Riviere Noire, he will state the – …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that in Constituency No. 14, Savanne-Rivière Noire, there is one Area Health Centre which is located at Chemin …

8 Apr
Answered

the Martinière Reservoir at Surinam, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Water Au…

to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/315) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the Martinière Reservoir at Surinam, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, la CWA m’a informé que le réservoir de service de la Martinière à Surinam a été mis hors service en 2016 suite à la …

13 May
Answered

home gardening, he will state if consideration will be given for the introduction of targeted training progr…

to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/486) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to home gardening, he will state if consideration …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: I thank my hon. friend. I will table the reply, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker: We did not hear. An hon. Member: The reply will be tabled. Madam …

13 May
Answered

the village of Mont Blanc, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the District Council of Savann…

to Local Government

"(No. B/488) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the village of Mont Blanc, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, I am advised that the Mont Blanc is a village under the administrative jurisdiction of the District Council of Savanne with …

13 May
Answered

the recent site visit effected by the representatives of the Land Drainage Authority (LDA) at Bois d’Oiseaux…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/495) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the recent site visit effected by the representatives of the Land Drainage …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that the region of Boulodrom, Black River has been declared as a high-risk flood-prone area by the Land …

13 May
Answered

the irregular water supply at Coteau Raffin, Le Morne, Bambous and surrounding regions, he will, for the ben…

to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/521) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the irregular water supply at Coteau Raffin, Le Morne, Bambous and …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed by the Central Water Authority (CWA) that the regions of Coteau Raffin, Le Morne, Bambous, and the surrounding localities are water …

15 Jul
Answered

the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Quality Assurance Agency of the United Kingdom and the Hi…

to Tertiary Education

"(No. B/667) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Tertiary Education, Science and Research whether, in regard to the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Quality …"

Reply

Dr. Sukon: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House that the MoU between QA UK and the Higher Education Commission (HEC) was signed on 19 May 2025. …

15 Jul
Answered

the disposal of pet carcasses, he will state if consideration will be given either for the allocation of a p…

to Local Government

"(No. B/697) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the disposal of pet carcasses, he will state if consideration will be given either for …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, in accordance with section 50 of the Local Government Act 2011 as subsequently amended, the responsibility of the removal …

15 Jul
Answered

beach erosion in the region stretching from Riambel to Rivière Noire, he will state the measures currently b…

to Environment

"(No. B/699) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to beach erosion in the region stretching from …"

Reply

Reply: The Ministry of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change is implementing an ongoing coastal rehabilitation programme in an integrated and …

22 Jul
Answered

the new market fair in the Village of Chemin Grenier, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the…

to Local Government

"(No. B/739) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the new market fair in the Village of Chemin Grenier, he will, for the benefit of the …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the District Council of Savanne that the project titled ‘Construction of New Market fair at Chemin Grenier’ was …

22 Jul
Answered

the Public Service Vehicle Licences for buses, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Nation…

to Land Transport

"(No. B/750) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the Public Service Vehicle Licences for buses, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the NLTA that 53 new road service licenses were allocated during the period 2014 to 2024. Same includes four …

22 Jul
Answered

beach erosion in the south-west coastal regions, he will state if consideration will be given for the reinst…

to Environment

"(No. B/760) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to beach erosion in the south-west coastal regions, …"

Reply

Mr Bhagwan: Madam Speaker, the House may wish to note that in line with the Coastal Rehabilitation Programme, the services of a consultancy firm namely, …

29 Jul
Answered

kitesurfing, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the relevant authorities, information as to…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/796) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to kitesurfing, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the relevant …"

Reply

The Minister of Tourism (Mr R. Duval): Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir. With your kind permission, I will reply to both PQ B/796 and PQ B/805 together as …

29 Jul
Answered

fish farming, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Fisheries Planning and Licensing Divisi…

to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/811) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to fish farming, he will, for the benefit of the …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: I thank the hon. Member for putting the question. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I seek your indulgence, I will circulate the reply. Thank you. The …

7 Oct
Answered

drug trafficking, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to whether the sea passages a…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/822) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that there are 17 sea passages which are located along the South West and West Coasts. These sea passages …

7 Oct
Answered

the Chemin Grenier Market Fair Project, he will state the reasons for the delay in the coming into operation…

to Local Government

"(No. B/839) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the Chemin Grenier Market Fair Project, he will state the reasons for the delay in the …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Yes, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, the construction of the new Chemin Grenier Market Fair started on 11 October 2021 and was initially scheduled …

7 Oct
Answered

a plot of land situated at Flic en Flac acquired in 2015 by his Ministry, he will state where matters stand…

to Social Integration

"(No. B/877) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to a plot of land situated at Flic en Flac …"

Reply

Reply: The project for the construction of a home for the elderly at Flic en Flac is presently at design stage at the level of the Ministry of National …

28 Oct
Answered

the Police Helicopter Squadron, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Polic…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/910) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

Reply: The Police Helicopter Squadron (PHS) was established in 1974 through a Police Standing Order No. 102 as a unit of the Mauritius Police Force and is …

28 Oct
Answered

the current state of the main road at Chemin Grenier, particularly the stretch from the taxi stand to the Fa…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/920) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the current state of the main road at Chemin Grenier, particularly the stretch …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, the Chemin Grenier Road B10 is a classified road linking several villages namely Surinam, Riambel, Chemin Grenier and Rivière des …

28 Oct
Answered

the tender launched in 2023 by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with the Min…

to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/925) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the tender launched in 2023 by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the answer being very lengthy, I would like to circulate it. The Deputy Speaker: Thank you. Please circulate. Any …

28 Oct
Answered

shortage of water supply in the regions of Baie du Cap and Coteau Raffin, he will, for the benefit of the Ho…

to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/945) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to shortage of water supply in the regions of Baie du Cap and Coteau Raffin, …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden : M. le président, concernant la partie (a) de la question, la CWA m’informe qu’un réservoir de 10 m³, donc 1000 Litres, a été installé le long …

11 Nov
Answered

the Mauritius Police Force, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police, i…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/975) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

Reply: In regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that as at 06 November 2025, there was a total of 13,196 Police …

11 Nov
Answered

the Free Bus Transport Scheme for elderly citizens, disabled individuals and students and subsidies on diese…

to Land Transport

"(No. B/1011) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the Free Bus Transport Scheme for elderly citizens, disabled individuals and students …"

Reply

Reply: According to information obtained from the National Land Transport Authority (NLTA), subsidies do not vary according to the seating capacity of buses …

11 Nov
Answered

vehicles parked on non-classified roads, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the local author…

to Local Government

"(No. B/1017) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to vehicles parked on non-classified roads, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

Reply: The number of complaints registered by the Local Authorities with regard to vehicles parked on non-classified roads, for calendar year 2024 stood at 32 …

11 Nov
Answered

the proposed declaration of the Pomponette Beach as public beach, he will state where matters stand, indicat…

to Environment

"(No. B/1023) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to the proposed declaration of the Pomponette …"

Reply

Reply: Part of Pas Geometriques (P.G) Bel Air of an extent of 14.1 Ha, located at Pomponette, was proclaimed as public beach on 21 April 2025. I am informed …

9 Dec
Answered

the Building Land and Use Permits 1, 2, and 3, respectively, he will – (a) for the benefit of the House, obt…

to Local Government

"(No. B/1211) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the Building Land and Use Permits 1, 2, and 3, respectively, he will – (a) for the …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I wish to inform the House that Building Land and Use Permits (BLP) are in three …

9 Dec
Answered

the National Transport Corporation, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to – (a) th…

to Land Transport

"(No. B/1224) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the National Transport Corporation, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) Madam Speaker: No. B/1225, donc, c’est à vous l’honorable Ms Anquetil! BAICHOO MADHOO GOVERNMENT SCHOOL – NEW PRE-PRIMARY BUILDING

17 Mar
Answered

the main road from Le Morne to Case Noyale, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Traffic M…

to Land Transport

"(No. B/35) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the main road from Le Morne to Case Noyale, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, I informed by the Traffic Management and Road Safety Unit of my Ministry that the main from Le Morne to Case Noyale goes …

24 Mar
Answered

the Appeal Committee of his Ministry, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, information a…

to Land Transport

"(No. B/111) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the Appeal Committee of his Ministry, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) Madam Speaker: So, the next question is for Mr Edouard! QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL, RODRIGUES – CT SCAN APPARATUS – PROPOSED REPLACEMENT

7 Apr
Answered

the baggage scanning equipment purchased in 2023 for the Women's Prison, he will, for the benefit of the Hou…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/241) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed by the Commissioner of Prisons that five Baggage X-Ray Inspection Systems were procured in 2023 for installation in the following prisons …

7 Apr
Answered

Avenue Pelicans, in St Martin, Bel Ombre, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to wh…

to Housing and Lands

"(No. B/268) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to Avenue Pelicans, in St Martin, Bel Ombre, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Madam Speaker, I understand that the hon. Member is referring to the land in the vicinity of Avenue Pelicans at St Martin in Bel Ombre. With regard …

7 Apr
Answered

the drain works being effected at the new housing estate at Terracine, Souillac, he will, for the benefit of…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/275) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the drain works being effected at the new housing estate at Terracine, …"

Reply

The Minister of Housing and Lands (Mr S. Mohamed): Madam Speaker, with your permission, I shall reply to Parliamentary Question B/275. With regard to part …

7 Apr
Answered

the Tamarin Public beach, he will state whether the upgrading thereof is being envisaged and, if so, indicat…

to Environment

"(No. B/297) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to the Tamarin Public beach, he will state whether …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed by the Beach Authority that Tamarin Beach of an extent of 2.19 Ha with a sea frontage of approximately 410m was proclaimed as public beach …

5 May
Answered

the invasion of the Hog Plum Beetle, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the num…

to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/585) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the invasion of the Hog Plum Beetle, he will, …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: I thank the hon. Member for putting the question. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed that the Hog Plum …

5 May
Answered

the application for the issue of a Building and Land Use Permit, he will, for the benefit of the House, obta…

to Local Government

"(No. B/590) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the application for the issue of a Building and Land Use Permit, he will, for the …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, at the outset, let me make it clear that application for Building and Land Use Permits, commonly known as BLUPs, are …