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Lok Sabha Question No. 5060 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-26
Subject: Home Stays
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: DEVJI MANSINGRAM PATEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†5060 ANSWERED ON 26.03.2018

## HOME STAYS

†5060. SHRI DEVJI M. PATEL:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is contemplating to provide financial assistance to 'Home Stay' which is the potential full aspect of the  rural  tourism  by  formulating  a  separate  policy  in  this regard and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  develop  an  integrated website listing the proper facilities for 'Home Stay' in different parts  of  the  country  including  Rajasthan  so  that  the  'Home Stay' business could grow rapidly and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  and  the  local  administration  is considering to develop a 'Shilp Gram' between 40-50 villages and link it with 'Home Stay'; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  total  number  of  'Shilp  Gram' proposed to be developed in the country, State/UT-wise?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI K.J. ALPHONS)

(a) & (b): The  Ministry  of  Tourism  has  a  voluntary  scheme  for approval of Incredible India Bed & Breakfast/Homestay Establishments  wherein  the  basic  idea  is  to  provide  a  clean  and affordable place for foreign and domestic tourists alike including an opportunity  for  foreign  tourists  to  stay  with  an  Indian  family  and enjoy  the  warm  hospitality  and  get  a  taste  of  Indian  Culture  and Cuisine and a clean and affordable place. The Ministry of Tourism has been conducting sensitization workshops on promotion of Home stays/Incredible India Bed & Breakfast Establishments in all States through its domestic offices to create awareness on the need and rationale behind promotion of Homestays. These scheme/guidelines are available on the website of Ministry of Tourism viz. www.tourism.gov.in. Ministry  of  Tourism,  Government  of  India  lists  'Home  Stays' approved by it  on  its  website  listing  the  'Home  Stays'  in  different parts of the country. No, Madam. However, under Swadesh Darshan Scheme, infrastructure  is  being  created  to  showcase  local  products.  Home

(c) & (d): Stays are coming up in such areas.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5059 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-26
Subject: Anti-ragging App
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: POONAM  MAHAJAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5059 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.03.2018

## Anti-ragging App

5059. SHRIMATI POONAM MAHAJAN:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has launched an anti-ragging App to curb the menace of ragging in campuses of the country;

- (b) if so, the salient features of the App;
- (c) the details regarding number of downloads via Android system and number of instances of  ragging  that  have  been  reported  on  the  App  since  its  inception,  State/UT/  educational institution-wise; and
- (d) whether  the  Government plans  to  expand  the  functions  of  the  App  in  order  to  provide counselling and assistance to victims of ragging and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. SATYA PAL SINGH)

(a) to (d): Yes, Madam. An Anti-Ragging Mobile Application has been launched on 29 th May,  2017  for  filing  online  complaint  against  ragging  by  the  students,  checking  their complaint status, filing online Anti-Ragging Undertaking by Students and Parents/Guardians, receiving duplicate copy of Undertaking, calling Anti-Ragging Helpline Number i.e. 1800180-5522  and  accessing  social  media  (Facebook)  for  eradication  of  ragging.  The  App  is available on Google Play Store and on iOS Platform. The App was downloaded 2576 times from  29 th May,  2017  to  19 th March,  2018  via  the  Google  Play  Store.  No  separate  data  is maintained by University Grants Commission (UGC) regarding the number of instances of ragging  reported  on  the  App.  Currently,  the  concerned  educational  institutions  arrange counselling for the victims of ragging. Modifications are possible in the App as and when required.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5057 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-26
Subject: Illegal Trafficking of Cultural Properties
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: RAMSINH PATALYABHAI RATHWA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5057 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.03.2018.

## ILLEGAL TRAFFICKING OF CULTURAL PROPERTIES

## 5057. SHRI RAMSINH RATHWA:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  any valuable articles have reportedly gone missing/smuggled from various museums across the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the  number  of  cultural    properties/antiquities    illegally  trafficked  from India during the last ten years alongwith their value in rupees;
- (c) whether the Government maintains or proposes to maintain an inventory of all the items of archaeological importance;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefore; and
- (e) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  amend  the  Antiquities    and  Art Treasures Act of 1972 in order to prevent smuggling of antiquities and if so, the time by which such an amendment is likely to be made?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CULTURE AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a) As per the record available 179 articles have been reported missing from the museums of Ministry of Culture including Archaeological Survey of India site museums.
- (b) Information on cultural properties/antiquities illegally trafficked from India is not captured in the data of Ministry of Culture.
- (c) Inventory of the artefacts are maintained by the Museums with detailed
- to documentation  of  each  object  displayed  in  Museums  or  kept  in  reserve
- (d) collection.
- (e) The Antiquities, Art Treasures Regulation, Export and Import Control Bill has been drafted to replace the existing Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972.  Comments have been sought from various stake holders and same are under process.
Lok Sabha Question No. 5054 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-26
Subject: Pay Scale to College Teachers
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: PRABHAS KUMAR SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5045 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.3.2018

## FIRE FIGHTING DEVICES IN KVs/NVs

## † 5045. SHRI HARISH CHANDRA ALIAS HARISH DWIVEDI:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether fire fighting devices are not available in each Kendriya Vidyalayas and Navodaya Vidyalayas;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government has issued any guidelines to State Governments to take immediate steps to provide adequate fire safety measures in all schools/colleges/ universities in the country;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI UPENDRA KUSHWAHA)

(a) to (e): Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) have informed that fire safety devices are available in all the Kendriya Vidyalayas and Jawahar Navodaya  Vidyalayas. Consequent upon formulation of school safety guidelines by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), instructions have been issued to all State/UTs for ensuring strict adherence and compliance with these guidelines,  in  all  the  schools  functioning  in  the  State/UTs.  Similar  instructions  have been issued  to  the  KVS,  NVS  and  Central  Board  of  Secondary  Education  for  taking necessary  action  for  adherence  and  compliance  by  all  schools  under  their  control. These guidelines envisage that fire prevention and fire safety measures should be part of initial school design and also require regular maintenance and testing. The University Grants Commission has also framed guidelines on safety of students, on and off the campuses of Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs). Under these guidelines, the HEIs should install a fire safety system under which mechanisms for the detection of a fire, the warning resulting from a fire and standard operating procedures for control of the fire are evolved. Students and staff should be trained in the effective operation of fire fighting devices. Mock drills for fire situation should also be undertaken at least once in a semester.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5053 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-26
Subject: Reduction in Import Taxes
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: BAIJAYANT "JAY" PANDA

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5053 FOR ANSWER ON 26/03/2018

## REDUCTION IN IMPORT TAXES

5053.  SHRI BAIJAYANT JAY PANDA:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to lower import taxes on key steel making raw materials, including nickel;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  including  the  budgetary  provisions  made  in  this regard; and
- (c) the details of Japan and South Korean steel companies keen to invest in the country's steel sector?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR STEEL

(SHRI VISHNU DEO SAI)

(a)&(b): Imposition of import duty is considered by the Government inter-alia based on the demand situation, domestic consumption etc. of steel making raw materials. Basic customs duty on Nickel and articles thereof has been reduced from 2.5% to Nil vide Customs Notification No. 6/2017-Customs dated 02.02.2017.

- (c) Steel  is  a  deregulated  sector  in  India.  Investment  decisions  by  various domestic and international companies are taken based on their commercial interest.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5052 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-26
Subject: Establishment New IISc
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: (ADV.) JOICE GEORGE

## MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5052 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.03.2018

## ESTABLISHMENT NEW IISC

## 5052.   ADV. JOICE GEORGE:

## Will the Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is planning to establish more Indian Institute of Skills (IISc);
- (b) if so the details thereof;
- (c) whether this move empowers India's youth to be more employable and self-sustainable;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the list of States/places selected for establishing new IISc;
- (f) whether the IISc has any international collaboration and if so, the details thereof; and
- (g) the details of fund allocation and the expenditure incurred till date since its inception for the purpose?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SHRI ANANTKUMAR HEGDE)

- (a)  to  (d)  Indian  Institutes  of  Skills  (IISs)  are  being  established  in  the  country  to  enhance training  standards  beyond  the  current  programmes  available  in  the  skill  eco-system  and  to provide 'hands on skills' training to trainees in specialised areas in collaboration with industry catering to local/ regional industry requirements.
- (e) The  States/  places  selected  for  establishing  IISs  are  Uttar  Pradesh  (at  Kanpur), Maharashtra  (at  Mumbai),  Odisha  and  Karnataka.  Also,  Ministry  of  Skill  Development  and Entrepreneurship  (MSDE)  has  requested  all  State  Governments  to  look  into  feasibility  of providing land in setting up of IISs in different states.
- (f) MSDE is in the process of identifying foreign partners for IISs.
- (g) No  expenditure  has  been  incurred  on  IISs  by  Ministry  of  Skill  Development  and Entrepreneurship till today.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5049 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-26
Subject: Maintenance of Tourist Spots
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: M. B. RAJESH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5049 ANSWERED ON 26.03.2018

## MAINTENANCE OF TOURIST SPOTS

## 5049. SHRI M.B. RAJESH:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  maintains  tourist  spots  in  different States of the country, and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  any  scheme  to  maintain  such tourist spots;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the year-wise, State-wise and tourist spot-wise details of the amount  of  money  allocated  for  this  purpose  during  the  last three years and the current year; and
- (e) the  further  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to maintain such places?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI K.J. ALPHONS)

(a) to (e): No, Madam. Maintenance of tourist spots in different states of the country is the responsibility of the respective State Governments/Union Territories.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5047 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-26
Subject: National Authority under Ancient Monument and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment and Valida
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: RAJU ALIAS DEVAPPA ANNA SHETTI

- (a) No, Madam.
- (b) Question does not arise.
- (c) No, Madam. Question does not arise.
- (d) The law does not provide for any delegation of powers to the District/Tehsil/Block level officers as this law is for Centrally Protected Monuments.
- (e) The  National  Monuments  Authority  is  a  statutory  body  set  up  as  per  the  Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 as amended in 2010.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5047

## LOK SABHA TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.03.2018

## National Authority under Ancient Monument and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2010

## †5047. SHRI RAJU SHETTY:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Competent Authority or National Authority both under Ancient Monument and  Archaeological  sites  and  Remains  (Amendment  and  Validation)  Act,  2010  have remained outside the reach of the common man;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (c) whether the said arrangement is not likely to take justice away from the reach of common man and if so, the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (d) whether the power of the said Authority can not be entrusted to the district level or Tehsil or Block level officers and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether the Government takes on the responsibility of providing justice to people if such an authority is not set up and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINSTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CULTURE AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)
Lok Sabha Question No. 5045 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-26
Subject: Fire Fighting Devices in KVs/NVs
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: HARISH DWIVEDI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5045 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.3.2018

## FIRE FIGHTING DEVICES IN KVs/NVs

## † 5045. SHRI HARISH CHANDRA ALIAS HARISH DWIVEDI:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether fire fighting devices are not available in each Kendriya Vidyalayas and Navodaya Vidyalayas;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government has issued any guidelines to State Governments to take immediate steps to provide adequate fire safety measures in all schools/colleges/ universities in the country;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI UPENDRA KUSHWAHA)

(a) to (e): Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) have informed that fire safety devices are available in all the Kendriya Vidyalayas and Jawahar Navodaya  Vidyalayas. Consequent upon formulation of school safety guidelines by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), instructions have been issued to all State/UTs for ensuring strict adherence and compliance with these guidelines,  in  all  the  schools  functioning  in  the  State/UTs.  Similar  instructions  have been issued  to  the  KVS,  NVS  and  Central  Board  of  Secondary  Education  for  taking necessary  action  for  adherence  and  compliance  by  all  schools  under  their  control. These guidelines envisage that fire prevention and fire safety measures should be part of initial school design and also require regular maintenance and testing. The University Grants Commission has also framed guidelines on safety of students, on and off the campuses of Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs). Under these guidelines, the HEIs should install a fire safety system under which mechanisms for the detection of a fire, the warning resulting from a fire and standard operating procedures for control of the fire are evolved. Students and staff should be trained in the effective operation of fire fighting devices. Mock drills for fire situation should also be undertaken at least once in a semester.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5044 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-26
Subject: India’s Concerns over Protectionist Policy of US
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: MOHANBHAI KALYANJIBHAI KUNDARIYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

## (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5044 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 th  MARCH,2018

## INDIA'S CONCERNS OVER PROTECTIONIST POLICY OF US

## 5044. SHRI KUNDARIYA MOHAN BHAI KALYANJI BHAI:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वािणÏय एवं उɮयोग मंत्री ) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has flagged concerns over the protectionist policy of the United States (US) Government and pointed out the investment mode by Indians in US Trade;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has also urged the US Government to reconsider its stand on 'Totalization Agreement'; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the response received thereon?

## ANSWER

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THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a)&(b) The Government of India has flagged concerns on recent increase in tariffs, in particular, forsteel and aluminium and sought an exemption for India for these tariffs.  Apart  from  regular  interaction  between the two governments on  issues  of  trade  and  investment,  industrial  bodies  also  bring  out  and publicize  the  reports  on  how  the  Indian  investments  are  creating  jobs  for Americans and fuelling the growth of their economy.
- (c) Yes, Madam.
- (d) The  issue  of  'Totalization  Agreement'has  been  taken  up  with  the  U.S. Government from time to time including in recent ministerial-level discussions.  The  US  side  is  of  the  view  that  the  Indian  social  security system  does  not  meet  the  criteria  under  Section  233  of  the  US  Social Security Act which prevents them from concluding a Totalization Agreement with India.Nevertheless, India is pursuing the matter with U.S.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5043 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-26
Subject: IIT-JEE Test
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: BOORA NARSAIAH GOUD

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5043 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.03.2018

## IIT-JEE Test

## 5043. DR. BOORA NARSAIAH GOUD:

Will  the  Minister  of  HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  five  international  centres  where  IIT-JEE  (Advanced)  Test was conducted;
- (b) the number of candidates submitted their application for the above exam, country-wise;
- (c) the  details  of  seats  reserved  for  foreign  students,  stream-wise  and institution-wise; and
- (d) whether it is true that foreign students need not appear for JEE (Main) examination and if so, the details thereof and the reasons thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. SATYA PAL SINGH)

(a) to (d): The Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) 2017 was conducted at six  centres  abroad,  namely  Addis  Ababa  (Ethiopia),  Kathmandu  (Nepal), Singapore,  Dubai  (United  Arab  Emirates),  Dhaka  (Bangladesh),  and  Colombo (Sri  Lanka).  Each  of  these  centres  received  2,  33,  12,  153,  13  and  9 applications respectively.  However, any candidate of any nationality is allowed to write the test in any of the centres located in India and  abroad. Supernumerary seats with a cap of 10% of total number of seats in each course are  available  to  foreign  candidates.  They  are  allowed  to  appear  in  JEE (Advanced) directly without appearing in the JEE (Main) since the seats offered to  them  are  supernumerary  and  as  such  do  not  reduce  the  total  number  of seats for the Indian candidates.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5040 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-26
Subject: Foreign or Private Sector Assistance under PMKVY
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: RAMESH POKHRIYAL NISHANK

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5040 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.03.2018

## FOREIGN OR PRIVATE SECTOR ASSISTANCE UNDER PMKVY

## † 5040.  DR. RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK':

## WILL the MINISTER of SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state :

- (a) whether foreign or private sector's assistance has been sought for improving the quality of training;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the details of progress made in imparting training in the field of organic farming, floriculture,  production  of  herbal,  medicinal  plants  and  fruits  as  per  need  of  the Himalayan States?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SHRI ANANTKUMAR HEGDE)

(a) and (b) Under  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Kaushal  Vikas  Yojana  PMKVY  2016-20, trainings  were conducted by multiple Training Centers / Training Providers (TCs/TPs) including private or non-governmental organizations. Under the scheme, the registration of  TC/TP  for  their  accreditation  and  affiliation  is  being  done  under  single  window  IT application  known  as  SMART.  SMART  provides  a  transparent,  unified  and  one-stopsolution  to  the  training  providers  mandating  time  bound  delivery  of  accreditation  and affiliation of training providers.

Further,  Ministry  is  actively  engaging  internationally  in  skill  development  space through collaborations with foreign Governments and institutions. These collaborations broadly  focus  on  four  key  areas:  sharing  international  best  practices,  benchmarking Indian  standards  in  accordance  with  international  standards,  training  of  trainers  and enhancing the capacity of existing institutions in India's skill training ecosystem. Ministry and  its  key  agencies  have  entered  into  formal  agreement  with  United  Kingdom, Germany, Australia, France, UAE and China with the purpose of technology transfer in skill training, training of trainers, setting up of Model Centres of Excellence etc.

- (c) Agriculture  SSC  has  devised  some  courses  for  providing  trainings  such  as Organic  growers,  floriculturist,  Tea  plantation  worker,  Bamboo  grower  etc.  Under PMKVY  2016-20,  1,34,769  candidates  were  trained  under  Agriculture  Sector  Skill Council.

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