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Lok Sabha Question No. 1590 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-05
Subject: Cooperation of CCRT with Higher Education Institutions
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1590 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.03.2018

## COOPERATION OF CCRT WITH HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

## 1590. SHRIMATI RAKSHATAI KHADSE:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to synergize higher education institutions with Centers  for  Cultural  Resources  and  Training  (CCRT)  for  providing  value  based education and instilling Indian cultural pride in youths; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR CULTURE & MINISTER OF STATE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST & CLIMATE CHANGE (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

## ANSWER

- (a)&(b):  No,  Madam.  However,  Centre  for  Cultural  Resources  and  Training  (CCRT)  an autonomous organisation under Ministry of Culture is already working in the field of  Cultural  Education  by  way  of  providing  education  to  the  in-service  teachers, teacher educators and administrators, producing supplementary reading materials on cultural education in the form of printed and audio-video teaching aids;  sensitizing  students  to  the  rich  cultural  heritage  of  India.  It  conducts programmes  under  the  schemes  'Propagation  of  Culture  among  college  and school students', interlinking of education with culture and Cultural Talent Search Scholarship  Scheme.  During  the  training  programme  the  participating  teachers are required to interact with local school students thus facilitating the participating  teachers to translate the open handed learning in their respective institutions.

CCRT has helped NCERT and CBSE in introducing heritage crafts and other forms of  arts  in  the  curriculum.  The  CCRT  worked  with  NCERT  in  preparation  of position papers of the National Focus Group of National Curriculum Framework 2005.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1589 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-05
Subject: Outstanding Credit to MSMEs
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: JOSE K. MANI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1589 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 05.03.2018

## OUTSTANDING CREDIT TO MSMES

1589. SHRI JOSE K. MANI:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  rate  of  growth  of  outstanding  credit  to  MSMEs  expanded  by  all scheduled commercial banks has been declining;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  reasons  therefor  along  with  the  steps  taken  by  the Government to improve the credit extension to MSMEs; and
- (c) whether the Government proposes to come up with a framework wherein the banks and micro-finance institutions could co-ordinate to extend loans to the sector and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH)

- (a): No, Madam.
- (b): Does not arise in view of (a) above.
- (c): The  Ministry  of  Micro,  Small,  and  Medium  Enterprises  (MSME)  has  not  yet developed such framework.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1587 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-05
Subject: MoU by ONGC
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: MURALI MOHAN MAGANTI

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1587

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 5.03.2018

MoU by ONGC

1587. SHRI M. MURALI MOHAN:

## पेट्रोल ियम एवं प्राक ृ तिक गैस मंत्री

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

(a) whether ONGC had entered into an Memorandum of Understanding with Andhra Pradesh Mineral Development Corporation (APMDC) for establishment of Barite Beneficiation Plant in Andhra Pradesh; and

(b) if so, the details thereof along with any time-line fixed to complete the project with the concurrence of the Government?

## Answer पेट्रोल ियम एवं प्राक ृ तिक गैस मंत्रािय में मंत्री ( श्री धमेंद्र प्रधान )

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

(a)  to  (b)  Oil  and  Natural  Gas  Corporation  (ONGC)  Limited  and  Andhra  Pradesh Mineral Development Corporation (APMDC) entered into an Memorandum of Understanding  (MoU)  to  establish  a  Barite  Beneficiation  Plant  in  Andhra  Pradesh  to beneficiate low grade Barites to meet the requirement of Barites of ONGC. The Government has conveyed its concurrence for the project to ONGC. As per the pre-feasibility report, the project is scheduled to be completed in 15 months.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1583 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-05
Subject: Web Portal for NCERT Books
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: ELUMALAI VELLAIGOUNDER

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1583 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.03.2018

## Web Portal for NCERT Books

## 1583. SHRI V. ELUMALAI:

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

- (a) whether the National Council of Educational Research is a dedicated portal for supply of text books to schools and individuals;
- (b)  if  so,  whether the said portal  ensures better distribution of text books across the country and also address apprehensions, on the part of schools and parents regarding their unavailability;
- (c) whether the portal is also available to the individual buyers who can get books delivered at their doorsteps with nominal postal charges; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  &  (b)  The  NCERT  has  launched  a  dedicated  web  portal  (www.ncertbooks.ncert.gov.in)  for supply of textbooks to schools and individuals. This portal ensures better distribution of textbooks across the country.
- (c ) & ( d)    Individual buyers can also procure NCERT books through this portal and get them delivered at their doorstep with nominal postal charges.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1582 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-05
Subject: Tea Industry
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: SAUGATA ROY

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1582

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 05 th  MARCH,2018

## TEA INDUSTRY

## 1582. PROF. SAUGATA ROY

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

- (a) whether the tea industry in the country is facing low production due to climate changes;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has taken or proposes to take any steps to help the tea growers who are suffering the low output due to climate changes; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (d): No, Madam. In fact, the overall production of tea in the country has increased in the last five years from 1135.07 M.Kgs. in 2012-13 to 1250.49 M.Kgs. in 2016-17.   However, to mitigate the negative effects of climate change, financial assistance is being extended by the Tea Board for setting up irrigation systems.  The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojona (PMKSY) has also been extended to small tea growers in the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1579 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-05
Subject: Online EPF Returns
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: K. ASHOK KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1579 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.03.2018

## ONLINE EPF RETURNS

1579. SHRI K. ASHOK KUMAR:

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

- (a)whether the Employees Provident Fund Organisation has asked its officials  to  take  action  against  erring  700  PF  trusts  who  have  not filed online returns;
- (b)if so, the details thereof;
- (c)whether the Central Provident Fund Commissioner has also issued directions to all the filed offices to ensure filing of the online return by  all  the  exempted  establishments  and  take  appropriate  action including
- against the defaulting establishments as per law cancellation of exemption; and
- (d)if so, the details along with the compliance status thereof and the steps being taken to ensure strict compliance in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): All the field offices of Employees' Provident Fund Organisation have been directed to take stern actions as prescribed under the law against all the defaulting establishments.
- (c) & (d): Central Provident Fund Commissioner (CPFC) through circular dated 29.09.2017 has directed to field offices to ensure filing of  the  online  returns  by  exempted  establishments.  As  per  online compliance status as on 26.02.2018 number of exempted establishments not filing the online monthly returns came down to 273 due to concerted efforts. CPFC has been directing the officials of the field offices through video conferencing, review meetings and e-mails to ensure timely filing of online returns by exempted establishments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1574 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-05
Subject: Relaxation of Norms
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: KRISHNAN NARAYANASAMY RAMACHANDRAN, R.K. BHARATHI MOHAN, PR. SENTHILNATHAN, V. SATHYABAMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1574 TO BE ANSWERED ON 5.3.2018

## RELAXATION OF NORMS

1574. SHRI K.N. RAMACHANDRAN: SHRI BHARATHI MOHAN R.K.: SHRI PR. SENTHIL NATHAN: SHRIMATI V. SATHYA BAMA:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Central Government has received any request from Tamil Nadu to relax  norms  for  the  identification  of  No  Construction  Zones  in  vicinity  of archaeological  monuments  in  the  suburban  areas  of  Greater  Chennai, Pallavaram,  Mambakkam,  Sembakkam,  Selaiyur  and  Tambaram  since passing of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment) Bill, 2017;
- (b) if so, details thereof and the action taken by the Government thereon and to relax  the  restricted  areas  for  the  construction  and  renovation  of  houses under the erstwhile Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1972;
- (c) whether Government has taken any decision in this regard; and
- (d) if so, details thereof and if not, reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a) No, Madam.
- (b) to (d) Do not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1573 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-05
Subject: New Grading Pattern by NAAC
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: KIRIT PREMJIBHAI SOLANKI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.1573 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.03.2018

## New Grading Pattern by NAAC

1573. DR. KIRIT P. SOLANKI:

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

- (a) whether the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)  has introduced a new grading pattern, if so, the details thereof along with the criteria used to grade such institutions;
- (b) whether  this new  pattern would  introduce healthy  competition  among  the institutions and improve the quality of such institutions;
- (c)  the  details  of  the  educational  institutions  that  have  been  graded  under  this  new system along with their gradings, State/UT-wise including Gujarat; and
- (d)  the  institutions  which  have  bagged  the prestigious  A++  grade  under  this  pattern and whether this number is low, if so, the reasons behind it and the steps undertaken by the Government to improve the situation?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  & (b): Yes Madam. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has introduced a revised grading pattern with effect from July 2017. The NAAC has identified the following seven criteria to serve as the basis for its assessment of Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs):
- Curricular Aspects
- Teaching-learning and evaluation
- Research, consultancy and extension
- Infrastructure and learning resources
- Student support and progression
- Governance , Leadership and Management
- Innovations and Best Practices

As per the revised grading system, HEIs are awarded eight types of letter grades viz. A++, A+, A, B++, B+, B, C and D. HEIs with Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) ranging  between  3.51  and  4.00  get  the  highest  grade  of  accreditation  i.e.  'A++' whereas, institutions with CGPA of 1.5 or less are not accredited. The revised grading pattern has the potential to make differentiation within HEIs in terms of their qualitative performance and to ensure healthy competition among these institutions to improve the standards of Higher Education.

(c)  &  (d):  NAAC has stated that peer team visits under the new grading pattern will commence from March 2018.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1572 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-05
Subject: Green Belt for Petroleum Refineries
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: M. K. RAGHAVAN

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1572 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05 th  MARCH, 2018

## GREEN BELT FOR PETROLEUM REFINERIES

1572: SHRI M.K. RAGHAVAN:

## पैट्रोल ियम और प्राक ृ तिक गैस मंत्री

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

- (a) whether the Government had initiated proposal to have Green Belt for petroleum refineries built after 1964 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  this  system  is  also  applicable  to  those  petroleum  refineries  built  before this  Act  and  if  so,  the  details  of  the  refineries  coming  under  this  category  and measures adopted to have a Green Belt; and
- (c) whether such Green Belt is also mandatory to the new projects conceived within the refinery complex built before 1964 and if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken to ensure a Green Belt?

## ANSWER

## पैट्रोलियम और प्राक ृ लिक गैस मंत्री (श्री धमेन्द्र प्रधान)

## MINISTER  OF  PETROLEUM  AND  NATURAL  GAS  (SHRI  DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

- (a) & (b) Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006 has a condition about Green Belt development plan in 33% area in the Standard Terms of Reference for  conducting  Environmental  Impact  Assessment  Study  for projects requiring Environment  Clearance.  The  Green  Belt  shall  be  around  the  project  boundary.  All refineries are required to follow the above conditions for obtaining the Environment Clearance.
- (c)  The  green  belt  is  also  applicable  for  the  new  projects  conceived  within  refinery complex built before 1964.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1569 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-05
Subject: Impact of Demonetisation on Jobs
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: NEELAM SONKER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1569 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.03.2018

## IMPACT OF DEMONETISATION ON JOBS

†1569. SHRIMATI NEELAM SONKER:

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

- (a)the numbers of daily wage labourers in the Government and Private sector in the country, State/UT-wise;
- (b)the estimated losses suffered by huge number of labourers engaged to
- in various unorganized sectors in the country due demonetisation;
- (c)whether a large number of workers engaged in unorganized sector have been rendered unemployed due to demonetisation and had to migrate to their villages;
- (d)if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)whether  the  Government  has  formulated  any  concrete  policy  to provide  re-employment to such workers rendered unemployed due to demonetisation and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): There is no such estimation available at Central level.
- (b) to (e): Employment  in  unorganized  sector  depends  on  variety  of factors  and  it  is  difficult  to  pin  point  the  degree  of  impact  of demonetisation  thereon.  There  is  no  such  input  available  with  this Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1566 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-05
Subject: Basic Facilities at Monuments
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: MANHOR UNTWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1566 TO BE ANSWERED ON 5.3.2018

## BASIC FACILITIES AT MONUMENTS

## +1566. SHRI MANOHAR UTAWAL:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to provide basic facilities like drinking water, toilets,  parking,  approach  road  etc.  and  guide  facility  to  the  tourists  visiting protected  monuments, historical  temples  and  world  heritage  sites  in  order  to promote tourism;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government has taken/proposes to take any steps for beautification of pilgrimage sites located in tribal dominated areas of Madhya Pradesh besides providing basic facilities at such places and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a) to (c) Tourist facilities are provided as per the requirement and feasibility at the different  monuments  /  sites  of  national  importance  which  also  includes World  Heritage  properties  in  the  country  including  Madhya  Prasdesh. 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.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1565 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-05
Subject: Distance Education Sector
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: MAUSAM NOOR

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1565

TO BE ANSWERED ON 5 th March, 2018

## Distance Education Sector

1565. SHRIMATI  MAUSAM NOOR:

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

(a) whether the Government is aware of irregularities rampant in the distance education sector in the country;

- (b) if so, the action taken thereon; and

(c) whether the Government proposes to establishing a monitoring system to gauge the standards in the distance education sector in the light of allegations levelled against it and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) : Yes, Madam. (b) & (c) : The University Grants Commission (UGC) as a regulator in the field of Open and

Distance  Learning  (ODL)  education  in  higher  education  system  of  the  country  has  already notified  University  Grants  Commission  (Open  and  Distance  Learning)  Regulations,  2017  to maintain the quality and standards in distance education sector in the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1563 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-05
Subject: Meeting of World Economic Forum
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: SHIVKUMAR CHANABASAPPA UDASI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

## DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY & PROMOTION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1563. TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE 5 TH  MARCH, 2018.

## MEETING OF WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM

## 1563.  SHRI SHIVKUMAR UDASI:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state:

## वाणिज् यवव द्योग म त्री

- (a) the  details  of  the  highlights  of  recently  concluded  meeting  of  the  World Economic Forum at Davos;
- (b) the details of issues raised by India at the said meeting; and
- (c) the details of issues discussed and finalised with respect to trade agreements during Davos summit?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज् यवव द्योग म त्रालयमेंराज् यम त्री(श्री सी.आर.चौधरी) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI C.R. CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (c):

The  Prime  Minister  of  India  addressed  the  Opening  Plenary  of  the Annual Meeting 2018 of World Economic Forum  at Davos, Switzerland where  he  exhorted  the  World  to  come  together  and  face  the  three challenges  of  climate  change,  terrorism  and  anti-globalization  wave. The  Prime  Minister  also  participated  in  Roundtable  discussion  with Global Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) on India Investment Opportunities and with International Business Council where the Prime Minister  urged  all  CEOs  to  invest  in  India.  The  Ministers  given  in Annexure participated in the Annual Meeting and represented India at various World Economic Forum Sessions, Government to Government and  Business  to Government  Meetings.    Eight industry specific roundtables were organized on Promoting Manufacturing Competitiveness in India; India Investment Outlook (a financial investors roundtable); Promoting Financial Inclusion and Digital Payments; Promoting Development of the Railways Industry in India; Digital Agriculture: Boosting Farmers Income Through AI and Technology; A Leaders Journey on Creating a New India (Live webinar session); Developing Skills in a Digital World and Developing a R&D Ecosystem  in  India.  Bilateral  meetings  with  Australia,  Switzerland, Georgia and Norway were held. In addition, a meeting with EU chief Negotiator for Brexit was also held.

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## ANNEXURE-

## ANEXURE REFERED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1563 FOR ANSWER ON 05.03.2018.

## Details of Hon'ble Ministers:

1. Shri Suresh Prabhu, Minister of  Commerce & Industry.
2. Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of  Petroleum & Natural Gas and  Skill Development & Enterpreneurship
3. Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Coal and Railways
4. Dr.    Jitendra  Singh,  Minister  of  State  for  the  Ministry  of  Development  of North Eastern  region, Prime Minister's Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions,  Atomic Energy and Space.
5. Shri M.J. Akbar, Minister of State for External Affairs.