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Lok Sabha Question No. 2355 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Enrolment of Minority Students
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: SIRAJUDDIN AJMAL

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2355 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.7.2017

## Enrolment of Minority Students

## 2355. SHRI SIRAJUDDIN AJMAL:

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

(a)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  enrolment  ratio  of  minority  students  in  higher  education  has  been stagnant over the last three years and the current year;

- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  launch  any  special  programme  to  improve  enrolment  of minority students in higher education; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. MAHENDRA NATH PANDEY)

(a)&(b)  : As  per  the  All  India  Survey  on  Higher  Education  (AISHE)  by  the  Ministry  of  Human Resource  Development  the  enrolment  of  minority  students  in  higher  education  has  registered  an increase from 20,28,489 to 22,96,671 from 2013-14 to 2015-16.

(c)&(d) : For increasing the participation of the minority youths in the purview of higher education, Ministry  of  HRD  has  implemented  schemes  such  as  establishment  of  Model  Degree  Colleges, Women Hostels and Polytechnics in the Minority Concentration Districts (MCDs).

The Ministry of Minority Affairs has also implemented schemes i.e. Pre-Matric Scholarships, Post-Matric Scholarships, Merit-cum Means based scholarships, Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Communities.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has schemes, which also benefit minorities.  The major schemes operated by the UGC are as under:

1. Remedial Coaching for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) & Minority Community students.
2. Coaching  for  National  Eligibility  Test/State  Eligibility  Test  for  SC/ST/OBC  (Non-Creamy Layer) & Minority Community students.
3. Coaching  Classes  for  Entry  into  service  for  SC/ST/OBC  (Non-Creamy  Layer)  &  Minority Community students.
4. Coaching Classes for Residential Academies for Minorities/SC/ST and Women.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2354 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Safeguard of Domestic and Small Establishments Workers
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: RAHUL KASWAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2354 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.07.2017

## SAFEGUARD OF DOMESTIC AND SMALL ESTABLISHMENTS WORKERS

†2354. SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:

Will  the  Minister  of  LABOUR  AND  EMPLOYMENT  be  pleased  to state:

- (a)whether  the  Government  has  assessed  the  number  of  workers working in the domestic and small business establishments in the country;
- (b)if so, the details thereof;
- (c)whether there is any legislation to safeguard the interests of such workers;
- (d)if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (e)whether the National platform for domestic workers has submitted a memorandum signed by the workers of thousands of domestic and
- small business establishments to the Government; and (f)if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI BANDARU DATTATREYA)

- (a) & (b):
- No, no such data is centrally maintained.
- (c) & (d): The  Government  has  enacted  the  Unorganized  Workers Social  Security  Act,  2008  to  provide  for  the  welfare  of  unorganized workers including those in the domestic and small business establishments on  matters relating to life and disability cover, health and maternity benefit; old age protection and any other benefit as may be determined.

(e) & (f): Yes,  a  memorandum has been received from the National Platform  for  domestic  workers.  The  National  Platform  for    domestic workers has requested  for formulation of a central law for protecting the interests  of   domestic workers such as  i)  wages for domestic workers as per the Minimum Wages Act, ii) the right to work and live with dignity, iii) the right to decent work with fixed working  hours and defined periods of rest/leave and overtimes,    iv) the right to organize and form unions/associations for collective bargaining,           v) setting up  a  mechanism  for  redressal  of  grievance  of  workers  and  right  to avail judicial remedy, vi)inclusion of domestic workers in all existing labour laws.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2353 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Shortage of Petroleum Products
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: HARISH DWIVEDI

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  2353 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 st   JULY, 2017

## SHORTAGE OF PETROLEUM PRDUCTS

†2353. SHRI HARISH CHANDRA ALIAS HARISH DWIVEDI :

पैट्रोलियम और प्राक ृ लिक गैस मंत्री

Will the Minister of PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government has received complaints regarding shortage of petrol and diesel in various States recently and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether the Government has  made any inquiry into the said complaints and if so, the details  and  outcome  of  the  said  inquiry  along  with  the  follow-up  action  taken  by  the Government thereon?

## A N S W E R

पैट्रोलियम और प्राक ृ लिक गैस मंत्रािय में राज् य मंत्री ( स् विंत्र प्राार ) (श्री धमेन्द र प्रधा

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

- (a) & (b) :  Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have informed that there is neither shortage of Petroleum products at their supply locations in the country nor any complaint in this regard has been received by them recently.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2352 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Allocation of Kerosene
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: ARJUNLAL MEENA

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  2352 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 st   JULY, 2017

## ALLOCATION OF KEROSENE

2352. SHRI ARJUN LAL MEENA  :

पैट्रोलियम और प्राक ृ लिक गैस मंत्री

Will the Minister of PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

- (a)    whether the Government has released the quota of kerosene for second fortnight of last month of current quarter or last week of the next quarter to Rajasthan;  and
- (b)      if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  if  not,  the  reasons  therefor  along  with  reasons  for reduction in kerosene quota to Rajasthan?

## A N S W E R

पैट्रोलियम और प्राक ृ लिक गैस मंत्रािय में राज् य मंत्री ( स् विंत्र प्राार ) (श्री धमेन्द र प्रधा

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

(a)  &  (b)  :    The  Government  of  India  (Ministry  of  Petroleum  and  Natural  Gas)  makes gross allocation of PDS Kerosene to States/UTs including Rajasthan for the purpose of cooking and lighting only on quarterly basis.  Accordingly, the Ministry has issued order dated  16.6.2017  for  allocation  of  64992  KL  of  PDS  Kerosene  to  Rajasthan  for  the current  quarter  (July  -  September,  2017).      Further    district-wise  release  of  PDS Kerosene is done by the Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) on the basis of advice  received  by  them  from  State  Government.    OMCs  have  informed  that  they receive  district-wise  allocation  from  the  State  Government  normally  by  12 th of  every month but they start releasing  PDS Kerosene quota on 1 st of every month  up to 50% of the last year quota for corresponding month.

While  deciding  the  quarterly  allocation  of  PDS  Kerosene  of  the  States/UTs,  the factors  such  as  increase  in  domestic  LPG/PNG  connections,  increase  in  electricity coverage,  Non-lifting  of  PDS  Kerosene  quota  by  the  concerned  States/UTs  etc.  are taken into account.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2349 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Unified Recruitment
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: ASADUDDIN OWAISI

## DEVELOPMENT

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2349 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.07.2017

## Unified Recruitment

## 2349 . SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to amalgamate all the recruitment agencies at the central level;
- (b) if so the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the new agency will be tasked to conduct all the recruitment examination for all the groups including technical jobs;
- (d) if so, the idea and rationale behind this; and
- (e) the time by which a new agency is likely to come up and start working?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. MAHENDRA NATH PANDEY)

- (a) and (b): Madam, So far as Ministry Of Human Resource Development is concerned there is no such proposal.
- (c) to (e): In view of the reply furnished to Para (a) and (b) above, question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2347 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Violation of Guidelines by Lalit Kala Academy
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: T.G. VENKATESH BABU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2347 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.07.2017

## VIOLATION OF GUIDELINES BY LALIT KALA ACADEMY

## 2347:  SHRI VENKATESH BABU T.G.:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the allegations of violation  of Government guidelines by Lalit Kala Academy;
- (b)   if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  set  up  a  Committee  to  probe  the  charges  of  the alleged irregularities in the Academy;
- (d) if so, the details along with the composition of the Committee thereof; and
- (e)  the time by which its Report is likely to be submitted?

## MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR CULTURE & TOURISM

(DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

## ANSWER

- (a)&(b):  Yes,  Madam.  Ministry  of  Culture  has  received  complaints  regarding  alleged administrative  and  financial  irregularities  in  the  Lalit  Kala  Akademi.  Such complaints  pertain  inter  alia  to  irregularities  against  various  current  and  past functionaries of Lalit Kala Akademi.
- (c)&(d):  Yes, Madam. A three-Member Committee was set-up by Ministry of Culture vide order dated 18 th April,  2017 to inquire into various allegations of irregularities and  violation  of  Government  guidelines  by  Shri  K.K.  Chakravarty,  former Chairman, Lalit Kala Akademi. The composition of the Committee is as follows:-
1.   Dr. D.P . Pathak, Principal Chief Controller of Accounts - Chairman
- 2.
- Shri Rakesh Singh Lal, Additional Director General (Admn.), Archaeological Survery of India (ASI) - Member
3.   Shri P .G. Kaladharan, Director (Administration), ASI - Member
- (e): The Committee submitted its report on 14.06.2017. Based on the report of the Committee, with the approval of the Hon'ble Minister of Culture, the matter has been referred to CBI on 27 th July, 2017 to get an investigation conducted against the alleged irregularities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2345 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Salary Hike for Employees of Universities
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: ANWHAR RAAJHAA, NAGARAJAN P.

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2345 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 st  July, 2017

## Salary Hike for Employees of Universities

2345.  SHRI A. ANWHAR RAAJHAA: SHRI P. NAGARAJAN:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a) whether it is true that University Grants Commission (UGC) has recommended to the Union Government to increase the salary and allowances of teachers and staff working  in  colleges,  universities  and  institutions  run  by  the  Centre  and  State Governments and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government has accepted the recommendations made by the UGC and if so, the time by which it is likely to be implemented; (c) the total expenditure likely to be incurred and the total number of staff likely to be benefitted out of this; (d) whether the said salary hike likely to be applicable to the teachers and staff of private universities and colleges also and if so, the details thereof; and (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. MAHENDRA NATH PANDEY)

(a) to (e): The University Grants Commission (UGC) had constituted a Pay Review Committee (PRC) for revision of pay of academic staff of Universities and Colleges. The report of  the  PRC  along  with  its  recommendations  has  been  received  by  the Ministry. The report of the PRC has been examined by an Empowered Committee constituted by the Ministry. The recommendation of the Empowered Committee is under consideration of the Central Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2343 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Setting up of IIFT
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: KINJARAPU RAM MOHAN NAIDU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2343 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 st JULY, 2017

## SETTING UP OF IIFT

## 2343. SHRI RAM MOHAN NAIDU KINJARAPU:

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

- (a) whether Government proposes to set up Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) in Andhra Pradesh; and
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  including  the  progress  till  date,  proposed  location  of  the institute and the projected timeline for setting up the institute?

## ANSWER

okf.kT; ,oa m|ksx jkT; ea=h ¼Jherh fueZyk lhrkje.k½ ¼Lora= izHkkj½

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

- (a) &(b):  Yes, Madam. The Government has made a  proposal to establish Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) in Andhra Pradesh. For this purpose, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has allotted 25 acres of land in Plot (A) i.e. No.247 in Kakinada SEZ (Phase-I developed area) and possession of the same has also been taken by the Institute. The Detailed Project Report shall be now prepared and other steps taken to start construction of the campus.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2341 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Printing of NCERT Books
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: PONNUSAMY VENUGOPAL

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2341 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.07.2017

## Printing of NCERT Books

## 2341. DR. P. VENUGOPAL:

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

- (a)  whether  it  is  true  that  the  Government  has  asked  the  National  Council  of  Educational Research  and  Training  (NCERT)  to  improve  the  printing  quality  of  text  books  and  if  so,  the details thereof; and
- (b) whether it is also true that the Government had also directed the NCERT to make sure that the books are available in time and in adequate number and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)     National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has been taking utmost care  in  printing  of  textbooks.    There  have  not  been  any  major  complaints  about  the  printing quality  of  NCERT  textbooks.    The  NCERT  has,  however,  regularly  been  taking  adequate measures to further improve the quality of printing of their textbooks.
- (b)     Yes, Madam.  Regular meetings have been held in the Ministry to review the requirement of NCERT textbooks in Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) affiliated schools so as to ensure adequate supply of books to these schools.    The NCERT publishes adequate number of books every year. Besides, the NCERT has made available all their textbooks on the web-site: epathshala.nic.in for free access and download.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2338 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: e-Market Portal
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2338 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 st JULY, 2017

## E-MARKET PORTAL

## 2338. SHRIMATI RAKSHATAI KHADSE:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to use its e-Market portal (GeM) for transparent and open platform to get buyers more choice and sellers including micro & small scale manufacturers to get benefits in doing business; and
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  including  the  number  of  sellers  registered  on  the  GeM portal along with the list of products?

## ANSWER

okf.kT; ,oa m|ksx jkT; ea=h ¼Jherh fueZyk lhrkje.k½ ¼Lora= izHkkj½

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

- (a):   Yes, Madam.
- (b):    As  on  date  21107  Sellers  &  Service  Providers  have  listed  55898  products  in  807  product categories and in 2 service categories. The list of products available on GeM can be seen on the GeM portal www.gem.gov.in.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2337 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Teachers in Assam
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: KAMAKHYA PRASAD TASA

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2337 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 st  JULY, 2017

## Teachers in Assam

## 2337. SHRI  KAMAKHYA  PRASAD  TASA:

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

- (a) whether it a fact that required number of teachers are not available in Assam;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether there is any policy of the Government regarding appointment of teachers in Assam through Teacher Eligibility Test (TET); and
- (d) whether the Government has made any special provision to facilitate the filling of vacant teaching posts at a faster rate in the State and if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## (SHRI UPENDRA KUSHWAHA)

- (a) and (b): The  Annual  Work  Plan  and  Budget  of  Sarva  Shiksha  Abhiyan  (SSA)  Scheme  of State of Assam for 2017-18 indicates a total vacancy of 20,105 teachers at elementary level in the State.  Government of Assam has taken initiatives for filling up vacant posts of teacher in the State and has advertised for filling up 7042 posts of Assistant Teacher on 30 th June, 2017.
- (c): In  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  the  Right  of  Children  to  Free  and  Compulsory Education  (RTE)  Act,  2009  the  academic  authority  namely,  National  Council  for  Teacher Education  (NCTE)  has  laid  down  minimum  qualifications  for  a  person  to  be  eligilble  for appointment as an elementary teacher, and these include passing of Teacher Eligibility Test (TET). RTE Act, 2009 is applicable in all States and UTs including Assam.
- (d): Due to the non-availability of teachers possessing minimum qualifications as laid down by the NCTE, Government of Assam had sought relaxation under Section 23(2) of the RTE Act, 2009 to  recruit  teachers  who  do  not  possess  these.    The  Central  Government  has  examined  and considered  the  proposal  of  the  State  and  has  granted  relaxation  upto  8 th September,  2018  by notification dated 13 th April, 2017 to Assam for the same.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2336 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Online Payment for NIOS
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: LILADHARBHAI KHODAJI VAGHELA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2336 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.07.2017

## Online Payment for NIOS

2336. SHRI L.K. VAGHELA:

- Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  the  online  payment  of  fees  is unsuccessful at National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government is aware that allegedly the fees is not deposited in the student account immediately and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the corrective steps taken by the Government in this regard?

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

(a)  to  (c):  The  online  payment  of  fees  at  National  Institute  of  Open  Schooling (NIOS) is successful.  The online payment is dependent upon the payment gateway. The rejection of the payment is only due to the payment rejected by bank or the payment cancelled by the user.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2335 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Study Regarding Export Competitiveness
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: GOPAL CHINAYYA SHETTY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2335(H) TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 st JULY, 2017

## STUDY REGARDING EXPORT COMPETITIVENESS

## 2335(H). SHRI GOPAL SHETTY:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  conducted/proposes  to  conduct  any  study  regarding export competitiveness of various States of the country;
- (b) if so, the details and the outcome thereof, State-wise; and
- (c) the  other  measures  taken/being  taken  to  increase  the  export  competitiveness  of various States?

## ANSWER

okf.kT; ,oa m|ksx jkT; ea=h ¼Jherh fueZyk lhrkje.k½ ¼Lora= izHkkj½

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

(a), (b) & (c): No, Madam. The State Governments are encouraged to prepare their own individual  export  strategy  based  on  their  major  items  of  Exports  and  to  identify  new items  having  the  potential  for  exports,  based  on  their  competitiveness.  This  includes Export  Promotion  measures  to  be  taken  up  at  the  State  level  to improve  its competitiveness.  Support  for  such  studies  to  help  the  State  formulate  its  own  export strategy are provided by the department, on a case by case basis.

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