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Lok Sabha Question No. 5957 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-10
Subject: Compulsory Vocational Subjects
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: K. ASHOK KUMAR, BHEEMRAO BASWANTHRAO PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5957 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.04.2017

## Compulsory Vocational Subjects

5957. SHRI K. ASHOK KUMAR:

SHRI BHEEMRAO B. PATIL:

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

- (a)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  Central  Board  of  Secondary  Education  (CBSE)  has remodelled its assessment schemes for Tenth Class Board examinations for the schools offering vocational subjects as compulsory subject under the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) from 2017-18 and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether the CBSE has also decided to do away with seven academic Electives and 34 vocational subjects for Class Twelfth due to low enrolment and if so, the details thereof ?

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

(a) and (b): Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has remodeled its assessment  scheme  for  Class  X  Board  Examination  from  2017-18  for  the  Schools offering vocational subject as compulsory subject.  Schools can offer Vocational subject as  6 th Additional  subject  along  with  5  academic  subjects  including  two  languages. Assessment  will  be  carried  out  in  Scholastic  and  Co-scholastic  areas  as  per  the guidelines issued in March, 2017.  A special provision has also been made, wherein if, a student  fails  in  any  of  the  three  main  academic  subjects  i.e.,  Science,  Mathematics, Social  Science  and  pass  in  vocational  subject  then  marks  of  failed  subject  will  be replaced by vocational subject and result of Class X will be computed accordingly.  CBSE has discontinued 7 Academic elective and 34 Vocational subjects at Sr. Secondary level from  the  Academic  year  2017-18  due  to  low  enrollments.    The  list  of  subjects  is uploaded on CBSE website (www.cbse.nic.in).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5954 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-10
Subject: Uniform Education System
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RAJEEV SHANKARRAO SATAV, SUPRIYA SADANAND SULE, JAYAKUMAR JAYAVARDHAN, DHANANJAY BHIMRAO MAHADIK, VIJAYSINH MOHITE PATIL, HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5954 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.04.2017

## Uniform Education System

5954. SHRI SATAV RAJEEV: SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE: DR. J. JAYAVARDHAN: SHRI DHANANJAY MAHADIK: SHRI MOHITE PATIL VIJAYSINH SHANKARRAO: DR. HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Central  Board  of  Secondary  Education  (CBSE)  has  junked  the continuous and comprehensive evaluation scheme for class VI to IX by replacing it with a new format of uniform system of assessment examination and report card;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the objective behind the move;

(c)  whether  the  new  format  is  likely  to  help  in  developing  quality  education  and uniform system and if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether CBSE has consulted all stakeholders before changing to this new format, if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the time by which this new format is likely to be introduced and operational?

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

(a) to (e): Central Board of Secondary  Education (CBSE)  has remodeled  the assessment  structure  keeping  in  view  the  overall  current  structure  of  secondary education  and  after  obtaining  feedback  from  all  concerned  stakeholders.    The  new format has come into effect from the academic session 2017-18.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5953 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-10
Subject: Rajiv Gandhi Chair
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: M. I. SHANAVAS, RAYAPATI SAMBASIVA RAO

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 5953 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.04.2017

## Rajiv Gandhi Chair

## 5953. SHRI M.I. SHANAVAS: SHRI RAYAPATI SAMBASIVA RAO:

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

- (a)  the  number  and  the  details  of  Central  and  State  Universities  in  the  country wherein Rajiv Gandhi Chairs in Contemporary Studies has been established by the University Grants Commission (UGC) since 2005;
- (b)  the  purpose  and  terms  of  reference  of  University  Grants  Commission  (UGC) while establishing Rajiv Gandhi Chairs;
- (c) whether any decision been taken by the Ministry to extend the tenure of the said Chairs even after the end of twelfth Five Year Plan period and if so, the complete details thereof;
- (d) whether the Ministry proposes to establish more such Chairs and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  whether  the  Ministry  and  UGC  also  propose  of  upgrading  the  existing  Rajiv Gandhi Chairs of Contemporary Studies as they are doing very good work and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  &  (b):  The  University  Grants  Commission  (UGC)  has  informed  that  it  has formulated scheme of Chairs in the name of Nobel Laureates and other illustrious persons who have been either Indian Citizen or are of an Indian origin with a view to enrich the academic resources of the University System concerned so as to ensure deeper reflection on critical contemporary issues. UGC has established Rajiv Gandhi Chairs in Contemporary Studies in three Central Universities viz. North Eastern Hills University,  University  of  Allahabad,  and  University  of  Delhi  and  in  seven  State Universities  viz.  Panjab  University,  University  of  Mumbai,  University  of  Calcutta, University  of  Madras,  Cochin  University  of  Science  and  Technology,  Barkatullah University, Sher-e- Kashmir University of Agricultural Science and Technology.

(c): UGC has informed that it has resolved in its Commission meeting held on 28 th March, 2017 to continue the existing schemes beyond the XII five year plan.

(d):  No  such  proposal  is  under  consideration  in  the  Ministry  for  establishing  more chairs in Universities in the country. (e):  UGC  has  intimated  that  there  is  no  such  proposal  in  UGC  for  upgrading  the existing Rajiv Gandhi Chairs of Contemporary Studies.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5949 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-10
Subject: Requests for Rate Contracts of Products
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: INNOCENT, KAUSHAL KISHORE

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5949 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 th  APRIL, 2017

## REQUESTS FOR RATE CONTRACTS OF PRODUCTS

## 5949.   SHRI INNOCENT:

## SHRI KAUSHAL KISHORE:

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

- (a) whether the Directorate  General of Supplies and Disposals (DGS&D) has refused to continue or has not entertained the request from OEM/ partners for rate contracts of software, storage, networking and security items which are not on GeM and their current rate contract would expire on 31st March, 2017;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, company wise;
- (c) the names of companies and/or their authorized partners for renewal or fresh tender for rate contract beyond 31st March, 2017; and
- (d) whether  the  DGS&D  plans  to  conclude  the  rate  contract  for  products  whose  rate contract is expiring on 31st March, 2017 and if so, the details and the time thereof?

## ANSWER

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## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

(SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

- (a)  to (c) These product categories have been brought on GeM. The concerned companies are uploading their products on GeM.
- (d) As  per  Rule  148  of  GFR-2017,  Rate  Contracts  will  not  be  concluded  for  products available on GeM.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5948 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-10
Subject: Expansion of PF Coverage
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: PREM SINGH CHANDUMAJRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5948 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.04.2017

## EXPANSION OF PF COVERAGE

5948. PROF. PREM SINGH CHANDUMAJRA:

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

- (a)whether the Government proposes to make it mandatory for all the units  with  more  than  10  workers  to  provide  PF  cover  to  ensure social security to workers;
- (b)if so, the details and the salient features thereof;
- (c)the steps being taken for its implementation along with the time by which it is likely to be implemented; and
- (d)the  details  and  the  additional  number  of  employees  likely  to  be covered under it?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): No decision has been taken in this regard.
- (b) to (d): Do  not  arise  in  view  of  reply  to  part  (a)  of  the  Question above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5947 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-10
Subject: Adoption of Hospitals by ESIC
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: RAMACHANDRAN MULLAPPALLY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5947 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.04.2017

## ADOPTION OF HOSPITALS BY ESIC

## 5947. SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN:

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

- (a)whether Employees State Insurance Corporation proposes to expand  its  coverage  by  adopting  two  model  hospitals  and  one mother and child hospital in each State; and
- (b)if  so,  the details thereof along with the action plan chalked out in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) proposes to expand  its  coverage,  inter-alia,  by  establishing  at  least  two  ESIC Hospitals & one super specialty hospital directly run by ESIC.

As  and  when  a  location  is  proposed  for  setting  up  of  ESI hospital, the same is given approval in the light of the above decision and consent from the State Government for the same.

Mother  and  child  services  are  integral  part  of  hospital services which are being strengthened across all the ESIC hospitals.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5943 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-10
Subject: Reservation Policy in Universities
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: THOKCHOM MEINYA

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5943 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.04.2017

## Reservation Policy in Universities

## 5943.  DR. THOKCHOM MEINYA:

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

(a) whether the central reservation policy is implemented in all the Central Universities in the country including in Manipur Central University and if so, the details thereof during the last three years; and

(b) if not, the details of the reservation policy adopted in Manipur University?

## ANSWER

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

(DR. MAHENDRA NATH PANDEY)

(a)& (b): Yes, Madam.   In respect of admissions, Manipur University has informed that the University  follows  the  reservation  policy  in  admission  as  per  provisions  contained  in  the CEI (Reservation in admission) Act, 2006 and CEI (Reservation in Admission) Amendment Act, 2012 and as per the orders passed by the Hon'ble High Court of Manipur in different petitions i.e. WP(C) No. 753/2014, MC(WA) No. 54 of 2016 and WPC No. 855 of 2016.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5942 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-10
Subject: Education Expenses in Terms of GDP
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: MD. BADARIDDOZA KHAN

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5942 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.04.2017

## Education Expenses in Terms of GDP

5942. SHRI MD. BADARUDDOZA KHAN:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  Government  has  not  yet  been  able  to  spend  six  per  cent  of  Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on education in the country;

- (b) if so, the percentage of GDP spent on education during the last three years; and

(c) the steps taken/ being taken by the Government to ensure at least six per cent of GDP is spent on education during the current year?

## A N S W E R MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## (DR. MAHENDRA NATH PANDEY)

(a)  to  (c):  As  per  publication  `Analysis  of  Budgeted  Expenditure  on  Education  -  2015'  of Ministry  of  Human  Resource  Development,  public  expenditure  on  higher  education  as  a percentage  of  Gross  Domestic  Product  (GDP)  for  the  year  2011-12,  2012-13  and  2013-14  is 3.98%, 4.35% and 4.44% respectively.

Government has accorded high priority to Education Sector.  During XII Five Year Plan, the Plan Outlay of Ministry of Human Resource Development is Rs.4,53,728 crore (Rs.3,43,028 crore  for  the  Department  of  School  Education  &  Literacy  and  Rs.1,10,700  crore  for  the Department of Higher Education) as compared to actual expenditure in XI Five year Plan which was  Rs.1,77,549.76  crore  (Rs.1,37,902.94  crore  for  the  Department    of  School  Education  & Literacy and Rs.39,646.82 crore for the Department of Higher Education).  This is an increase of about 2.56 times.  This increase in Central Plan Outlay for Education Sector presents a determined effort on the part of Central Government for raising public spending on Education.

Recently, the Government has approved the proposal for setting up the Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA) for financing creation of required infrastructure and for promotion of research facilities in the centrally aided institutions of higher learning by leveraging funds from the market. The Government would provide an equity of Rs. 1,000 Crore.  The loans would be serviced from the internal accruals of these institutions, and the Government would meet the cost of interest on such loans. With the devolution of more funds to the States as recommended by the 14 th Finance  Commission,  States  are  in  position  to  prioritize  allocation  of  funds  to  education sector.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5941 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-10
Subject: Validity of Certificates for Reserved Seats
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: JAGDAMBIKA PAL

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 5941 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.04.2017

## Validity of Certificates for Reserved Seats

5941. SHRI JAGDAMBIKA PAL

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a) the validity period of Other Backward Classes, Non-Creamy (NC) layer, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes certificates presently in force for the purpose of admission of students in Central Educational Institutes under the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation) Act, 2006; (b)  whether  the  Government  has  presently  prescribed  any  validity  period  for  such OBC-NC, SC, ST Certificates and if so, the details thereof; (c)  whether  any  complaints  have  been  received  from  students  regarding  Central Educational Institutions seeking OBC-NC, SC, ST Certificates dated/issued only in the year of admissions for being eligible to the benefit of OBC-NC, SC, ST reservations in admission and if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; (d) the action taken by the Government so far in this regard; and (e)  whether  there  is  any  proposal  pending  before  the  Government  to  reduce  the validity period of OBC-NC, SC, ST Certificates to the financial year of issue and if so, the time by which such reduced validity period is applicable?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): Information is being collected.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5940 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-10
Subject: Facilities for Tourists
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: JUGAL KISHORE SHARMA, SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNPURIA, K. C. VENUGOPAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5940 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.4.2017 CHAITRA 20, 1939 (SAKA)

## FACILITIES FOR TOURISTS

- +5940. SHRI JUGAL KISHORE: SHRI SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNAPURIA: SHRI K.C. VENUGOPAL:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the  Government has formulated any scheme  or has taken any initiatives to provide more facilitation to tourists and to make all tourist centres/places accessible to differently abled persons;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  of  works  started  for  providing  adequate  security  and  facilities  to tourists visiting temples, monuments and other tourist spots in the country;
- (c) the funds allocated and expenditure incurred in this regard during the last three years; and
- (d) the details of facilities  being  provided  to  tourists  visiting  temples  of  Rajasthan especially  the  Chauth  Mata  Mandir  of  district  Sawai  Madhopur  along  with  the  funds allocated by the Government during the last five years?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE, CULTURE AND TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

## (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a)&(b) Though there is no scheme, such tourist facilities are provided regularly as per the availability  of  resources  and  requirement  of  the  different  sites.  Further,  amenities like drinking water, toilets  are  provided at all ticketed  and  World  Heritage Monuments.  The Archaeological Survey of India has identified 100 monuments as Adarsh Smarak for upgradation of existing amenities and for  providing  additional facilities like Wi-Fi, cafeteria, interpretation centre, brail signage, modern toilets etc. on the basis of actual requirement and feasibility on case to case basis. Providing such facilities and upgrading is a regular phenomenon.
- (c) So  far  as  allocation  of  funds  is  concerned,  no  specific  fund  is  allotted  for  the purpose.      The  expenditure  is  incurred  from  regular  budget  of  Archaeological Survey of India. The expenditure incurred under the said budget of conservation & maintenance of centrally protected monuments  during the last three years is as under:

## Rupees in lakhs

2014-15    23551.95

2015-16    23746.25

2016-17    29899.64

- (d) Basic  tourist  amenities  like  drinking  water,  toilets  are  available  at  all  ticketed monuments. The Chauth Mata Mandir, district Sawai Madhopur (Rajasthan) is not a centrally  protected  monument under the  protection of Archaeological Survey of India, therefore question of release of funds does not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 5936 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-10
Subject: Loans for Higher Education
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: DODDAALAHALLI KEMPEGOWDA SURESH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5936 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.04.2017

## Loans for Higher Education

5936. SHRI D.K. SURESH:

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

- (a) whether the Government has introduced any scheme for Education loans for both Vocational and Non-Vocational Courses to provide financial support to students for pursuing higher education in the country and abroad;
- (b) if so, the details of the objectives of the said scheme;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  issued  guidelines  to  all  banks  and  financial institutions pertaining to collateral free loans to ensure that loan is easily accessible to students;
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  number of  students  were  benefited  from  the education  loans  provided  by  various  banks  and  financial  institutions  during  the  last three years and the current year; and
- (e) the total amount of Interest Subsidy spent on the said Schemes on Education Loan during the last three years and the current year?

## A N S W E R

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

## (DR. MAHENDRA NATH PANDEY)

- (a) & (b): Yes, Madam.  Indian Banks' Association has a Model Educational Loan Scheme  which  was  revised  in  August  2015.    The  details  of  the  Scheme  are  at www.iba.org.in.
- (c) & (d): Yes, Madam.  MHRD has notified a Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme for Education  Loans  which  provides  for  education  loans  without  any  collateral  security and  third  party  guarantee  up  to  Rs.7.50  lakh.    The  details  of  the  Scheme  are  at www.mhrd.gov.in.    Department  of  Financial  Services,  Ministry  of  Finance,  has mentioned that the number of students benefitted from the education loans during the last three years and the current year are 21,94,056.
- (e): An  amount  of  Rs.3,877.99  Crore  has  been  spent  as  Interest  Subsidy  on Education Loans during the last three years & the current year.

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