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Lok Sabha Question No. 3131 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-06
Subject: Van Dhan Kendras
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: KAVITHA KALVAKUNTLA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3131

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.08.2018

## VAN DHAN KENDRAS

## 3131. SHRIMATI KAVITHA KALVAKUNTLA:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  proposed  to  set  up  3000  Van  Dhan  Kendras  involving 30,000 Self Help Groups (SHGs) across the country under the Van-Dhan Scheme;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether any such guidelines have been issued for this scheme and districts selected for the implementation of the scheme, State/UT-wise and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI JASWANTSINH BHABHOR)

(a)& (b): On April 14th, 2018 Hon'ble Prime Minister of India has announced the launching of Van Dhan Yojana in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh under which one Van Dhan Vikas Kendra was set up, as a pilot project, at a cost of Rs.25 lakhs of which 25% is to be met by the State Government. This Van Dhan Vikas Kendra is to cater to ten Self Help Groups of thirty tribal gathers each.

- (c): No, Madam.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3129 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-06
Subject: NEET Exam
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVNTHI)

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3129 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.08.2018

## NEET Exam

3129. SHRI MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVANTHI):

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

- (a) whether the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Engineering courses is being planned on the lines of NEET (Medicine);
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if  so,  whether the Government would take States on board while deciding NEET for  engineering  courses  and  the  time  by  which  the  new  scheme  is likely to be adopted?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) : No, Madam.
- (b) & (c): Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3123 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-06
Subject: Convocation Ceremony
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RODMAL NAGAR, OM PRAKASH YADAV

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.3123 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.08.2018

## Convocation Ceremony

## †3123.   SHRI NAGAR RODMAL: SHRI OM PRAKASH YADAV:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a)  whether  the  Government  has  issued  guidelines  to  almost  all  the  universities  in  the country to hold convocation ceremonies every year; (b)  if  so,  whether  the  Government  is  likely  to  provide  funds  separately  for  the  said ceremonies; (c)  the  number  of  universities  in  Bihar  against  which  complaints  have  been  received  that they are not holding convocation ceremonies; and (d) whether the Government has received any list of such universities which had not been holding the said ceremony till date and if so, the details thereof?

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

(a): The University Grants Commission (UGC) has informed that it has notified full-fledged regulations entitled UGC (Grant of Degrees and other award by Universities) Regulations, 2008, clause 4.4 of which mandates that:

## 'The Degree award date/s shall be within 180 days of the date/s by which the students are expected to qualify and become eligible for them'

The aforesaid regulations of University Grants Commission are available at https://www.ugc.ac.in/oldpdf/regulations/regulation\_awarddegree.pdf Further, UGC has, time and again, written to institutions of higher education in the country about the rights and entitlements of students. UGC has also requested the Universities to hold the convocation ceremony on time. Students get their degree by hand or by post. (b) to (d):   No Madam. Neither funds are provided separately for the convocation ceremony nor  has  any  complaint  been  received  in  MHRD/UGC  regarding  not  holding  convocation ceremony in Universities of Bihar.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3122 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-06
Subject: Beautification of Forts of Mumbai
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: RAHUL RAMESH SHEWALE

## Beautification of Forts of Mumbai

## 3122 SHRI RAHUL SHEWALE:

Will the  Minister  of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the funds provided by the Government  for repair, maintenance and beautification of Riwa, Mahim and Sion Hillock Forts of Mumbai along with its utilization during each of the last three years and the current year;
- (b) whether  the  cases  of  encroachment  of  the  said  Forts  have  come  to  the  notice  of  the Government during the said period and if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether  the  number  of  tourists  visiting  the  said  Forts  have  decreased  drastically  due  to dilapidated condition of these Forts during the said period;
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the reaction of the Government thereto; and
- (e) the  steps  taken/being taken by the Government for proper upkeep/ maintenance of the said Forts and to remove encroachment therefrom along with achievements thereof?

## ANSWER

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

## (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a) Out  of  indicated  three  forts  only  Sion  Fort  is  a  protected  monument  of  Archaeological Survey  of  India  (ASI).  The  year  wise  details  of  funds  allocated  and  utilized  for  its conservation and maintenance are as follows:

## Amount in Rs.

|   Sl. No. | Year    | Allocation/ Expenditure   |
|-----------|---------|---------------------------|
|         1 | 2015-16 | 1588892                   |
|         2 | 2016-17 | 1557541                   |
|         3 | 2017-18 | 1606535                   |
|         4 | 2018-19 | 1000000 (allocation)      |

- (b) No Madam. No encroachment has taken place at Sion Fort during the said period.
- (c) & The Sion Fort is in a good state of preservation and the numbers of tourists visiting the monuments have not decreased.

(d)

- (e) The  conservation  work  on  the  Sion  Fort  is  attended  regularly  by  the  ASI  as  per  the requirements  of  the  site  and  availability  of  resources  and  it  is  in  a  good  state  of preservation.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3121 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-06
Subject: Naxal Affected Area in Bihar
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: CHIRAG PASWAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3121

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.08.2018

## NAXAL AFFECTED AREA IN BIHAR

## 3121.     SHRI CHIRAG PASWAN:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any scheme for tribal population of Bihar especially naxal affected districts of the State;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI JASWANTSINH BHABHOR)

(a) to (c): Government has adopted a multi-pronged strategy for overall development of tribal people living across the country including naxal affected areas of Bihar State, which includes support for education, health, sanitation, water supply, skill development, livelihood etc. Major part of infrastructure development and  provision  of  basic  amenities  in  tribal  areas/regions  in  the  country  is  carried  out  through  various schemes/programmes of concerned Central Ministries and the State Governments concerned, while the Ministry of Tribal Affairs provides additive to these initiatives by way of plugging critical gaps. Most of the schemes of the Ministry are demand driven and formulation of proposal is the responsibility of State Government.  Funds are released to State Governments based on the proposal received from them after appraisal and approval of Project Appraisal Committee (PAC). However, Ministry has identified 35 LWE affected districts throughout the country including 6 districts of Bihar as priority districts.  Funds released to the State Government of Bihar during the last three years under the schemes Special Central Assistance to Tribal Sub-Scheme, Grants under Article 275(1) of the Constitution and Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups is as under:-

|   Sl. No. | Name of the Scheme                                   |   2015-16 |   2016-17 |   2017-18 |
|-----------|------------------------------------------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
|         1 | Special Central Assistance to Tribal Sub-Scheme      |   1368.26 |    743.74 |      0    |
|         2 | Grants under Article 275(1) of the Constitution      |      0    |   1467.58 |    991.89 |
|         3 | Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups |      0    |    342.87 |    295.91 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3120 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-06
Subject: Private Teachers Training Institutes
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: JAGDAMBIKA PAL, MANSHANKAR NINAMA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3120 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.08.2018

## Private Teachers Training Institutes

## 3120.   SHRI JAGDAMBIKA PAL: SHRI MANSHANKAR NINAMA:

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

(a)  whether  private  agencies  are  being  permitted  to  undertake  teacher  training  and  if  so,  the details thereof;

(b) whether there are any guidelines for the functioning of such private teacher training institutes and if so, the details thereof and the mechanism in place to monitor the working of such private institutes;

(c) whether the relevant rules do not allow a school to be run for profit in the country whereas the  private  institutions  operate  solely  on  the  objective  of  making  profits  and  if  so,  the  details thereof; and

(d) whether the Government has identified such institutions which have violated the rules and if so, the punitive action taken/to be taken against such institutions?

## A N S W E R MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI UPENDRA KUSHWAHA)

(a) :    Yes,  Madam. The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) Act, 1993 allows both  private  and  government  institutions  to  run  teacher  education  programmes.  Private institutions recognized by NCTE are running 22963 Teacher Education Courses.

- (b) :  While Section 14 & 15 of the NCTE Act stipulate for grant of recognition, Section 13 is meant  for  ensuring  quality  among  the  recognized  teacher  education  institutions.  NCTE conducts inspections periodically and takes punitive action, including withdrawal of recognition, wherever necessary.

(c) :  The  NCTE  Act,  1993  and  Regulations  fram institutions to run Teacher Education Programmes.

(d) :  Evaluation  on  quality  parameters  is  an  ongoing  process.  Between  01.04.2017  to 01.06.2018,    Recognition  of  391  institutions  has  been  withdrawn  under  Section  17  of  the NCTE 1993.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3116 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-06
Subject: Development of Kapad Beach
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: M. K. RAGHAVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3116 ANSWERED ON 06.08.2018

## DEVELOPMENT OF KAPAD BEACH

## 3116. SHRI M.K. RAGHAVAN:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  Kapad  Beach  in Kozhikode is a tourist as well historical beach;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  strategic  measures being taken to develop this as an international beach destination;
- (c) the funds sanctioned/likely to be sanctioned in this regard; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government for promotion and facilitation of tourists on the said beach?

## ANSWER

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

(a) and (b):   Yes,  Madam.  Promotion  and  development  of  tourism  is primarily the responsibility of State Governments/ Union Territories.

The  Government  of  Kerala  is  developing  the  infrastructure facilities  at  Kappad  Beach,  Kozhikode  and  is  undertaking  beach cleaning  under  Green  Carpet  initiative  by  Department  of  Tourism, Government of Kerala.

(c) and (d):   The Ministry of Tourism under Swadesh Darshan Scheme-  Integrated  Development  of  Theme-Based  Tourist  Circuits provides  Central  Financial  Assistance  to  State  Governments/Union Territories/Central Agencies for developing tourism infrastructure in the circuits across the country having tourist potential in a planned and prioritized manner. The projects are identified for development in consultation with the State Governments/Union Territory Administrations and are sanctioned subject to availability of funds, submission of suitable detailed project reports, adherence  to scheme  guidelines  and  utilization  of  funds  released  earlier.  No project has been sanctioned for development of Kappad Beach. The Ministry of Tourism, promotes India as a tourism destination in a holistic manner, covering tourism destinations and products  including  beaches  across  the  country.  As  part  of  its marketing/promotional  activities,  the  Ministry  of  Tourism  annually releases print, electronic and online media campaigns in important and  potential  markets  overseas  and  within  the  country  under  the 'Incredible India' brand-line to promote various tourism destinations and  products  of  the  country.  Promotions  are  also  undertaken through the website and Social Media accounts of the Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3112 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-06
Subject: Setting up of Tourism Hub in Punjab
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Gurjeet Singh,Aujla

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3112 ANSWERED ON 06.08.2018

## SETTING UP OF TOURISM HUB IN PUNJAB

## 3112.SHRI GURJEET SINGH AUJLA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  set  up  tourism  hub  in Punjab under Swadesh Darshan Scheme;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has received any proposal from the State Government in this regard; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  along  with  the  present  status  and  action taken by the Government on the said proposals?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): The Ministry under Swadesh Darshan Scheme- Integrated development  of theme  based  tourist circuits provides central financial assistance to State Governments/UT Administrations/Central Agencies for development of tourism infrastructure  in  the  country.  Submission  of  proposals  by  State Governments/UT Administrations under the scheme is a continuous process and projects are sanctioned subject to availability of funds, submission of suitable detailed project reports, adherence  to scheme guidelines and utilization of funds released earlier.

The Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee of Swadesh Darshan Scheme during its meeting held on 16th May 2018 has  recommended  the  project  'Development  of  Anandpur  Sahib  Fatehgarh Sahib - Chamkaur Sahib - Ferozpur - Amritsar - Khatkar Kalan - Kalanour - Patiala in Punjab under Heritage Circuit Theme of Swadesh Darshan Scheme' for Rs.99.96 crores for sanctioning.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3108 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-06
Subject: Support and Security to the Women Employed in the Unorganised Sector
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Karan Singh Yadav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3108 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.08.2018

## SUPPORT AND SECURITY TO THE WOMEN EMPLOYED IN THE UNORGANISED SECTOR

3108. DR. KARAN SINGH YADAV:

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

- (a)whether the Government has any plan/proposal to review the policy extending  support  and  security  to  the  women  employed  in  the unorganised sector;
- (b)if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c)whether the Government is aware that more than 90 per cent of the women workforce in the unorganized sector in the country remain unaddressed by the Maternity Benefits Act, 2017; and
- (d)if so, the details thereof along with the reaction of the Government thereto and the steps taken/being taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

- (a) & (b):
- No, Madam. There is no such proposal in this regard.
- (c) & (d): The  Central  Government  is  the  Appropriate  Government only  under  the  Maternity  Benefit  Act,  1961  as  regards  Circus  and Mines industries in terms of Section 3(a) of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 and the  Central Industrial Relations Machinery (CIRM) officials have been putting in their efforts for the effective implementation and enforcement  of  the  provisions  of  the  Act  for  the  women  workforce employed  in  said  industries.  The  data  on  the  implementation  of  the Maternity  Benefit  Act,  1961  in  the  Central  Sphere  establishment  for the last three years is enclosed as Annexure.

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## Annexure

Implementation of Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 (Central Sphere Establishment)

| Sr. No.   | Year                      | No. of Inspection   | No. of female workers   | No. of irregularities   | No. of irregularities   | No. of       |
|-----------|---------------------------|---------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------|--------------|
|           |                           |                     |                         | Detected                | Rectified               | prosecutions |
| 1         | 2015-16                   | 79                  | 1654                    | 168                     | NA                      | -            |
| 2         | 2016-17                   | 99                  | 1889                    | 298                     | 51                      | -            |
| 3         | 2017-18                   | 207                 | 3715                    | 381                     | 89                      | 11           |
| 4         | 2018-19 (Upto June, 2018) | 101                 | 582                     | 38                      | 29                      | 0            |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3107 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-06
Subject: Upgradation of ITIs Infrastructure
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: MEENAKASHI LEKHI

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3107 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.08.2018

## UPGRADATION OF ITIs INFRASTRUCTURE

## 3107. SHRIMATI MEENAKASHI LEKHI:

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

(a) whether it is a fact that 12,000 Industrial Training Institutes across the country has now been transferred to the Ministry from the Ministry of Labour and Employment;

- (b) if so, the reasons therefor;

(c) whether the Government has formulated any plan to upgrade the infrastructure of the ITIs  and  introduce  in  service  training  for  the  teachers  and  instructors  to  be  at  par  with  the latest  technology  of  the  respective  trade  to  impart  appropriate  training  to  the  students  for employment in the industries likely to come up under the Make in India Scheme and if so, the details thereof;

- (d) the details of the any action plan formulated in this regard; and

(e) whether the Government also has any plan to emulate the training module prevalent in other countries including China, South Korea, Taiwan or Germany in the ITIs and if so, the details thereof?

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

(a)&(b) Yes Madam, after creation of new Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship in November 2014 for catalyzing India's Skills Landscape, the two verticals under  Directorate  General  of  Training,  Ministry  of  Labour  &  Employment  that  is  Deputy Director General Training & Deputy Director General Apprenticeship Training were transferred to Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship in April 2015. Around 12,000 Industrial Training Institutes also came under thisSkill ecosystem.

(c)(d)& (e) An Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Federal Ministry for Economic Co-operation & Development  during  the  visit  of  German  Chancellor    to  India  on  5 th October,2015  which included the following fields:

- Dual apprenticeships and workplace-based skill development at cluster level and policy level.
- Development of competence-based curricula and their dissemination within the training system.
- Training of master trainers to build up capacities in training institutes.
- To issue dual certificates recognized by Government of both Countries.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3102 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-06
Subject: Degree Colleges
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: PANKAJ CHOWDHARY

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO . 3102 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 th  AUGUST, 2018

## Degree Colleges

†3102. SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY: Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  the  sub-committee  constituted  under  the Central  Advisory  Board  of  Education  has  recommended  to  set  up  residential  degree colleges/polytechnic  colleges/special  women  universities  for  women  in  every  district headquarters and free education for women upto post graduation level; and (b)  if  so,  the  action  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  by  the  Government  on  the  said

- recommendations?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): In order to encourage girl education, a Sub-Committee under Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE) has been constituted to look into the issues related to Girls' Education.  The  interim  recommendations  of  sub-committee, inter alia , include  (i) Residential Degree Colleges and Polytechnics for Women in the District Head Quarters, (ii) Exclusive Women University in each State, (iii) Provide free education to Girls upto Post-graduate level. All  the  recommendations  of  the  Sub-committee  under  CABE  are  interim.  The final report of the Sub-committee has not been finalized.

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