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Lok Sabha Question No. 824 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-21
Subject: Portal for Labour Complaints
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: RODMAL NAGAR, OM PRAKASH YADAV

- (a):
- (b):

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 824

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.11.2016

## PORTAL FOR LABOUR COMPLAINTS

†824. SHRI NAGAR RODMAL: SHRI OM PRAKASH YADAV:

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

- (a)whether  the  Government  has  launched/proposes  to  launch  any portal  to  address  the  problem  regarding  the  complaints  of  the labourers;
- (b)if so, the details thereof along with the time by which it is likely to be launched/implemented;
- (c)the details of the labour related  complaints  received  by  the Government during the last three years and the current year and the action taken by the Government thereon, State/UT-wise; and
- (d)the other steps taken/being taken by the Government to resolve the
- various types of complaints related to labourers in the country?

## ANSWER

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

- No, Madam.
- Not applicable.
- (c): The  details  of  Labour  complaints  received  by  the  Ministry  of Labour & Employment during the last three years  and current year (as available)   and action taken by the Ministry of Labour & Employment is attached at  Annexure-I.

- (d): (i)  The  Government  have  launched  the  Grievance  Redressal Portal    known  as  PMOPG  under  CDGRANS  where  the  Labourers  can also file their complaints/ Grievances online/offline or
- (ii)  Ministry  of  Labour  and  Employment  has  developed  a  unified web Portal 'Shram Suvidha Portal' to create a conducive environment for  Industrial  Growth.  It  has  features  for  redressal  of  grievances  of labours  and  transparent  inspection  scheme  through  computerized system based on risk based criteria and uploading of inspection report within  72  hours  by  Labour  inspectors  which  includes    other  related features concerning  to social security of workmen.
- (iii) EPFiGMS has been developed with a view to provide a single window platform that is able to record, acknowledge and track/monitor EPFO related grievances till its final redressal.

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Annexure -1

| Year                      |   B/F |   Grievances received |   Total |   Grievances disposed off |   Pending |
|---------------------------|-------|-----------------------|---------|---------------------------|-----------|
| 2013-14                   |   125 |                  7612 |    7737 |                      5836 |      1901 |
| 2014-15                   |  1901 |                 10527 |   12428 |                      9902 |      2526 |
| 2015-16                   |  2526 |                 27602 |   30128 |                     26776 |      3352 |
| 01-04-2016 to 31-10- 2016 |  3352 |                 16073 |   19425 |                     14689 |      4736 |

Note:These are based on the information received from CLC(C )/PG Cell

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Lok Sabha Question No. 820 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-21
Subject: Central Universities in Meghalaya
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: VINCENT H PALA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 820 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.11.2016

## Central Universities in Meghalaya

## 820. SHRI VINCENT H. PALA:

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

- (a) the total number of Central Universities in the State of Meghalaya;
- (b) the status of Central Agriculture University (CAU) in Meghalaya and courses being offered; and
- (c) whether the Government plans to shift the CAU to any other States, and if so, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) : There is one Central University, viz., North Eastern  Hill University (NEHU) at Shillong under the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India.
- (b) : There  is  no  Central  Agricultural  University  (CAU)  in  Meghalaya.  However, Central Agricultural University, Imphal, Manipur under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, has 3 colleges in Meghalaya viz., (i) College of Post Graduate Studies, Umiam, Meghalaya offering M.Sc. & Ph.D. Degree courses in various discipline of Agriculture, (ii) College of Agriculture, Kyrdemkulai, Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya offering B.Sc. Degree courses, and (iii) College of Home Science, Tura, Meghalaya offering B.Sc., M.Sc. & Ph.D. Degree in Home Science.
- (c) : According  to  Ministry  of  Agriculture  and  Farmers  Welfare,  there  is  no  such proposal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 818 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-21
Subject: Private Security Guards
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: RAMESH BIDHURI

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 818 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.11.2016

## PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS

†818. SHRI RAMESH BIDHURI:

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

- (a)whether the Government proposes to review the minimum monthly wages of the private security guards and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)whether  the  Government  proposes  to  include  the  private  security guards under the category of the skilled employees;
- (c)if so, the details thereof along with the time by which it is likely to be done; and
- (d)if not, the reasons therefor?

MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## ANSWER (SHRI BANDARU DATTATREYA)

(a)  to  (d):  The  Central  Government  after  consulting  the  Minimum Wages Advisory Board has proposed to revise the minimum rate of wages  for  the  employees  engaged  in  'Employment  of  Watch  and Ward'. The security guards without arms and with arms are being covered under 'Skilled' and 'Highly Skilled' category respectively. After considering the objections/suggestions received with reference to the draft notification published on 01.09.2016, the final notification  will  be  issued  in  consultation  with  Ministry  of  Law  & Justice.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 816 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-21
Subject: Chair in University
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: SURESH KODIKUNNIL

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 816 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.11.2016

## Chair in University

## 816.  SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  allocated  funds  for  the  improvement  of  the 'Ayyankali Chair' in Central University at Kasargod in Kerala;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  action  taken  by  the  Government  in  this regard;
- (c) whether the Government has any Plan to give any name to Central University at Kasargod in Kerala; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)&(b): No, Madam. The Government has not allocated funds for the improvement of the 'Ayyankali Chair' in Central University at Kasargod in Kerala.

(c)&(d):     No, Madam.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 814 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-21
Subject: Ban on Imports of Plastic Items from China
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: B. S. YEDDYURAPPA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 814 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 st  NOVEMBER, 2016

## BAN ON IMPORTS OF PLASTIC ITEMS FROM CHINA 814.  SHRI B.S. YEDIYURAPPA:

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- (a) whether the Government has any plans to ban the import of plastic items from China due to the reported toxic contamination;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to  prevent  such  imports  and  also  to protect the indigenous industry?

## ANSWER

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

(SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

- (a) and (b): The Government has comprehensively revised its regulation on hazardous materials  through  Hazardous  and  Other  Wastes  (Management  &  Tranboundary Movement)  Rules,  2016  dated  4 th April,  2016  wherein plastic  waste  has  been included in the Schedule-VI of the above Rules and the item is prohibited for import from all countries since then.
- (c) The  Foreign  Trade  Policy  (2015-2020)  provides  safeguards  against  poor  quality imports  by  providing  for  Domestic  Laws/  Rules/  Orders/  Regulations  /  Technical Specifications/ Environmental/ Safety and Health Standards applicable to domestically produced goods to be applicable, mutatis mutandis, to imports, unless specifically  exempted.    Wherever,  there  are  domestic  standards  for  goods,  those standards are also applicable to imported goods.

India  has  an  elaborate  and  robust  legal  framework  and  institutional  set  up  to  protect  its environment, life  and  health  of its  people,  plants  and  animals.  Apart  from  the  Hazardous Rules as stated in the part (a) & (b) above, the BIS standards, applicable to domestic goods, are also applicable to imported goods. For imported food and edible items, Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSA), 2006 and Rules there under are also applicable.

The Standards Committee on Plastics has been formed comprising Ministry of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Plexconcil, PlastIndia, Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology and other bodies representing plastic producers in formulating / developing a mechanism to thwart the  import of substandard low quality, toxic and hazardous plastics entering the Country.

Indigenous  industries  can  also  seek  protection  under  various  trade  defense  measures  like anti - dumping duty, countervailing duty and safeguard duty.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 812 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-21
Subject: Encouragement of Research Work
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: MANSHANKAR NINAMA, RAMESH POKHRIYAL NISHANK, BHARAT SINGH

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 812 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.11.2016

## Encouragement of Research Work

## †812.   SHRI MANSHANKAR NINAMA: DR. RAMESH POKHRIYAL "NISHANK": SHRI BHARAT SINGH:

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken appropriate steps to  create co-ordination between industry  and  education  world  on  the  lines  of  foreign  countries  to  encourage  research work across the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to encourage research in private and public sector;
- (d) whether  proper  steps  are  being  taken  by  the  Government  to  encourage  the  research scheme by private and public sector;
- (e) if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) the specific steps taken by the Government to ensure the participation of persons from industry in the field of administration, technology and higher education?

## ANSWER

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

(DR. MAHENDRA NATH PANDEY)

(a) to (e) : Yes Madam. For encouraging coordination between the Industry and academia, the Uchhatar Avishkar Yojana (UAY) has been launched. Under this project, industry sponsored research projects would be taken up by the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Funding of these projects are shared on 1:3 ratio by the Industry and the Government. So far, 92 such projects for Rs. 282.65 Cr have been sanctioned.

Apart from this, the Impacting Research Innovation and Technology (IMPRINT) has been launched to attune the R&D efforts in premier educational institutions to the requirements of the society and the industry.

Research  parks  have  been  sanctioned  in  (6)  premier  institutions  which  operate  on  the principles of private-public cooperation for better R & D work.

(f): As a policy, leading Industrialists are being appointed as the Chairpersons or members of Boards  of  Governors  of  premier  institutions.  This  would  sensitise  the  institutions  to  the requirements of the industry further.

AICTE appoints persons working in the industry, in various committees of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) that prepare the model curriculum in technical institutions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 808 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-21
Subject: Tourism Potential of Arunachal Pradesh
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: NINONG ERING

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.808 ANSWERED ON 21.11.2016

## TOURISM POTENTIAL OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH

## 808.  SHRI NINONG ERING:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has conducted any study to assess the Tourism potential of Arunachal Pradesh;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof,  including  the  value  of  the  projects undertaken by the Government during the last one year;
- (c) whether  any  tourism  projects  are  under  consideration  for development in the State; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a) & (b): Yes,  Madam.    An  Integrated  Tourism  Master  Plan  for North Eastern Region was prepared by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on the basis of a study commissioned by North East Council (NEC).  Development  and  promotion  of  tourism  is  primarily  the responsibility of the State Governments/UT Administrations. However, Ministry of Tourism provides Central Financial Assistance (CFA)  to  State  Governments/Union  Territory  Administrations  for various tourism projects subject to availability of funds, liquidation of pending utilization certificates against the funds released earlier and adherence to the relevant scheme guidelines.

- (c)  &  (d):  Ministry  of  Tourism  has  already  initiated  a  new  scheme 'SWADESH DARSHAN' on specific themes and it has been decided to create tourist circuits around specific themes. The North East India Circuit is one of such theme. A project under this  scheme 'Integrated Development of Adventure Tourism in Arunachal Pradesh' has been sanctioned by this Ministry for Rs.97.14 crore in the year 2015-16.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 806 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-21
Subject: Reservation in Teaching Positions
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: B.N. CHANDRAPPA, NAGARAJAN P., NALIN KUMAR KATEEL

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 806 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.11.2016

## Reservation in Teaching Positions

## 806. SHRI B.N. CHANDRAPPA: SHRI P. NAGARAJAN: SHRI NALIN KUMAR KATEEL:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to introduce reservation in teaching positions at higher studies  Institutions  such  as  Indian  Institutes  of  Management  (IIMs)  and  Indian  Institutes  of Technology (IITs);
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  also  proposes  to  conduct  a  review  of  the  existing  reservation system for faculty posts in other premier educational institutes like IITs and National Institutes of Technology (NITs);
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether the Government is taking steps to ensure the quality of a country's human capital is maintained well in all the premier Institutions including IIMs; and
- (f) if so, the steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

## A N S W E R MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. MAHENDRA NATH PANDEY)

- (a) & (b): Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are expected to follow government guidelines with regard to reservation in teaching positions. As far as IITs are concerned, Government in 2008 had laid down specific guidelines for reservation of SCs/STs/OBCs, in recruitment to teaching posts in IITs.
- (c) & (d): No, Madam.
- (e) & (f): All  the  premier  institutions  including  IIMs  ensure  the  quality  of  human  capital while recruiting, by following an elaborate system of recruitment to maintain the quality.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 805 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-21
Subject: Shortage of Faculty in IITs
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: BHOLA SINGH, P. C. MOHAN

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 805 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.11.2016

## Shortage of Faculty in IITs

†805.   DR. BHOLA SINGH: SHRI P.C. MOHAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that there is shortage of faculty in all the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) including Indian Institute of Technology, Bangalore;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether there is an adverse effect on studies in the institute due to shortage of faculty; and
- (d) if so, the details of steps being taken by the Government to meet the shortage of faculty?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): Arising of vacancies and filling them up with suitable, qualified candidates is  a  continuous  process.    The  IITs  have  been  taking  measures  to  attract  quality faculty, which include year-round open advertisements, invitation through searchcum-selection procedures to alumni/scientists/faculty, advertisements in international journals, and appointment of NRIs and PIOs to faculty positions on the same terms as applicable to regular faculty.  In addition, Institutes are engaging contract,  adjunct  and  visiting  faculty.    The  Government  has  also  launched  the Global  Initiative  for  Academic  Networks  (GIAN)  to  enable  foreign  faculty  to  teach some courses in  the  higher  educational  institutions.    Steps  such  as  outstanding young faculty awards, mobility of faculty from one Central Educational Institute to another, and pay parity to faculty have also been taken to attract best faculty in these  Institutions.    There  is  no  adverse  effect  on  studies  in  the  institute  due  to shortage  of  faculty,  as  the  same  is  adequately  compensated  by  the  research scholars, contract, adjunct and visiting faculty.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 801 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-21
Subject: World Class Universities
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: KAVITHA KALVAKUNTLA, DINESH TRIVEDI, ASADUDDIN OWAISI, SANTOSH AHLAWAT

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 801 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.11.2016

## World Class Universities

## 801. SHRIMATI KAVITHA KALVAKUNTLA: SHRI DINESH TRIVEDI: SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI: SHRIMATI SANTOSH AHLAWAT:

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

(a)	whether	the	Ministry	has	put	out	the	draft	regulations	for	the	setting	up	of twenty	world	class	institutions	and	is	also	seeking	the	public	opinion	in	the matter	and	if	so,	the	details	thereof;

(b)	whether	the	new	draft	rules	have	multi-disciplinary	approach	and	have	both teaching	and	research	focus	of	an	exceptionally	high	quality	and	if	so,	the	details thereof;	and

(c)	whether	the	Ministry	has	entrusted	the	IIMs	to	participate	in	a	new	initiative to	make	twenty	world	class	universities/institutes	in	India,	if	yes,	the	details thereof	including	the	number	of	institutes	to	be	set	up	in	the	Public	and	Private Sectors?

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

(a)	 to	 (c):	 Yes	 Madam.	 The	 draft	 Guidelines	 and	 Regulations	 for	 setting	 up	 of world	 class	 institutions	 have	 been	 put	 in	 public	 domain	 for	 seeking	 views, comments	and	suggestions	by	28.10.2016.		The	details	of	the	draft	Guidelines	and Regulations	 are	 available	 on	 the	 website	 of	 the	 Ministry	 (www.mhrd.gov.in), University	 Grants	 Commission	 (www.ugc.ac.in)	 and	 www.mygov.in.	 As	 per	 the present draft Regulations, the institutions desiring to participate in the programme	 are	 expected	 to	 be	 multidisciplinary	 and	 have	 focus	 on	 quality teaching	and	research.	They	are	expected	to	include	their	strategy	for	the	same	in their	 perspective	 and	 implementation	plan	 as	 part	 of	 their	 proposal.	 All	 public institutions	 including	 IIMs	 can	 take	 part	 in	 the	 initiative.	 Ten	 institutions	 in public	sector	and	ten	in	private	sector	would	be	selected	to	become	world	class institutions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 799 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-21
Subject: National Tribal Carnival
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: (SMT.) RATNA DE(NAG), CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI, HARI OM PANDEY, V. PANNEER SELVAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.799

TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.11.2016

## NATIONAL TRIBAL CARNIVAL

799. DR. RATNA DE (NAG): SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI: SHRI HARI OM PANDAY: SHRI V. PANNEERSELVAM:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has organised "National Tribal Carnival" for the upliftment and betterment of tribal population in the country in the recent past;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the project framework and regional involvements in the said carnival; and
- (c) the  manner and extent to which such carnival is likely to benefit the tribals across the country?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to  (c)  :  Ministry  of  Tribal  Affairs  organized  first  National  Tribal  Carnival  2016  during 25 th -  28 th October,  2016  at  Indira  Gandhi  Indoor  Stadium  and  Pragati    Maidan,  New Delhi.    Over  1300  tribal  artists/artisans  and  20,000  tribal  delegates  from  all  over  the country participated in the Carnival.  The Carnival showcased glimpses of rich cultural heritage of tribal people across the country through unique forms of folk dances, songs, cuisine,  exhibition  and  demonstration  of  traditional  skill  in  painting,  art  and  craft, medical practices.

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