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Lok Sabha Question No. 2098 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-01
Subject: Development of Araku as Special Circuit
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: J.C. DIVAKAR REDDY, KONAKALLA NARAYANA RAO

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2098 ANSWERED ON 01.01.2018

## DEVELOPMENT OF ARAKU AS SPECIAL CIRCUIT

## 2098. SHRI J.C. DIVAKAR REDDY: SHRI KONAKALLA NARAYANA RAO:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government of Andhra Pradesh has submitted any Detailed  Project  Report  (DPR)  to  develop  Araku  as  special circuit and if so, the details thereof and action taken thereon;
- (b) whether the Government has held International Hot Air Balloon festival  in  Araku  Valley  in  Visakhapatnam  district  in  Andhra Pradesh (AP);
- (c) if so, the details of the programmes  held like hot air ballooning,  para  mounting,  camp  stay,  etc.  and  response received from tourists and the steps being taken by the Union and  State  Government  to  organise  similar  festivals  in  other States;
- (d) the involvement of tribals in such hot air balloon festivals and response of the tourists from various countries received during the event; and
- (e) whether  the  Government  of  AP  also  held  Visakha  Utsav  in Visakhapatnam and also Balotsav programme in Guntur district and also propose to hold Frinze festival in December, 2017 and Mach festival in February 2018 and cooking Olympiad during Sanskranti/Pongal festival in 2018 and if so, the details thereof along with the financial assistance being provided by the Government for each programme?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): The Ministry has not received any proposal for development  Araku  as  special  circuit  from  State  Government  of Andhra Pradesh.

Government  of  Andhra  Pradesh  had  organised  Araku Balloon Festival in Araku from 14 th  to 17 th  December 2017. The festival was attended  by  17  hot  air  balloon  pilots  from  13  countries  &  37 journalists from India and overseas. During the festival the guests were  taken  for  tour  to  tribal  villages  to  give  them  first-hand experience of tribal culture.

The Ministry of Tourism provides Central Financial Assistance to  State  Governments/Union  Territories  for  organising  Fairs  and Festivals.  These  fairs  and  festivals  are generally  identified in consultation  with  the  State  Government/UT  and  are  sanctioned subject to availability of funds, adherence to scheme guidelines and utilization  of  funds  released  earlier.  However,  Ministry  has  not received any proposal from Government of Andhra Pradesh requesting for  CFA for organising Fairs and Festivals during Financial Year 2017-18. The Government of Andhra Pradesh has informed that they are 30 th December 2017. For  Frinze  and  Cooking  Olympiad  festivals,  dates are not yet finalized and there is no proposal for organising Balotsav organising Vishka Utsav in Visakhapatnam from 28 th to and Mach festival.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2097 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-01
Subject: Sector-wise Employment Policy
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: K. ASHOK KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2097 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01ST JANUARY, 2018

## SECTOR-WISE EMPLOYMENT POLICY

2097.   SHRI K. ASHOK KUMAR:

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

- (a) whether the Government  proposes to frame a new  sector-wise National Employment  Policy  in  this  financial  year  even  as  it  grapples  employment generation; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the proposed National Employment Policy will ensure shift from informal to formal jobs in the country and if so, the details thereof; (d) whether the Government held discussions with the trade unions in this regard; and (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (e):  An  Inter-Ministerial  Committee has been constituted to draft the National Employment Policy and consultations have been held with various stakeholders like Ministries, State Governments, Trade Unions, Industry Associations etc. for inputs to the Policy.

The  proposed  policy  inter-alia  is  likely  to  address  macro  economic  policy  issues, sectoral  policy  issues,  Labour  policy,  micro  and  small  enterprises'  issues,  skill development  issues,  issues  relating  to  women  and  vulnerable  workers  and  may incorporate suggestions for improving employment opportunities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2095 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-01
Subject: Capital Grants/Viability Gap Funding
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: DEVUSINH JESINGBHAI CHAUHAN, KIRIT PREMJIBHAI SOLANKI

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2095

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.01.2018

## CAPITAL GRANTS/VIABILITY GAP FUNDING

## 2095.   SHRI DEVUSINH CHAUHAN: DR. KIRIT P. SOLANKI:

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

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- (a) whether the Government of Gujarat has requested for providing capital grants/viability gap funding for GSPL India Gasnet Limited (GIGL) and GSPL India Transco Limited (GITL) along with grant of license for development of City Gas Distribution networks on nomination basis on the lines of support provided to GAIL Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra project;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken by the Government thereon; and
- (c) whether the Government of Gujarat has also asked for Viability Gap Funding for successful completion of cross country pipeline projects and if so, the details thereof along with response of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): The Government of Gujarat in the month of October, 2016 has requested the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoP&NG), to consider a capital grant of 40% to GIGL and GITL for the development of Mehsana-Bhatinda-Jammu-Srinagar Pipeline (MBJSPL) and Mallavaram-Bhopal-Bhilwara-Vijaipur Pipeline (MBBVPL)  projects and also grant of authorization for development of City Gas Distribution networks on nomination basis on the lines  of  support  provided to GAIL  for its Jagdishpur-Haldia  and  Bokaro-Dhamra natural gas pipeline project.

However,  prior  to  above,  the  Government  of  Gujarat  had  also  approached  the  Ministry  of Finance for financial support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to GITL for execution of  MBBVPL project.    Keeping  in  view  the  Government's  focus  on  promotion  of  gas  based economy and development of gas infrastructure including natural gas grid in the country, this Ministry has recommended the request of Government of Gujarat to Ministry of Finance.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2091 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-01
Subject: Uniform Test Pattern
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: M. UDHAYAKUMAR

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2091 TO BE ANSWERED ON 1 st  JANUARY 2018

## Uniform Test Pattern

## 2091.      SHRI ADV. M. UDHAYAKUMAR:

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

- (a) whether it is true that the Central Board of Secondary Education(CBSE) has decided to conduct uniform test pattern from class 6 to 8 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) if so, whether it is also true that this move is to prepare students for class 10 board examinations;
- (c) if  so,  whether  it  is  also  true  that  the  CBSE  wants  the  new  format  to  be implemented from the 2017-18 session; and
- (d)      if so, the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a):  Central  Board  of  Secondary  Education  (CBSE)  issued  an  advisory  no.  Acad-14/ 2017  dated  March  21,  2017  on  Uniform  System  of  Assessment,  Examination  and Report  Card  for  classes  VI-IX  from  Academic  Year  2017-18  onwards  to  schools  to follow the same pattern for tests and report card to facilitate inter school migration in CBSE affiliated schools.

As  the  primary  stakeholders  of  CBSE  are  Kendriya  Vidyalayas,  Government schools and Sainik schools etc. where the wards of employees of Central Government with  All  India  transfer  liability  study,  therefore,  the  said  circular  specifically  aimed  at mitigating the hardship of students arising out of different patterns followed by schools affiliated to CBSE at different places. This circular can be accessed on the website of http://cbse.nic.in/newsite/cir2017.html.

(b): The circular mentions that the proposed pattern would prepare the students to cover the whole syllabus of the academic year and face the challenge of class X Board examination, and would thus, ensure the 'quality of education'.

(c): This circular of CBSE is of the advisory nature till class VIII. However, for class IX it is to be implemented from the session 2017-18.

(d): No Madam.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2090 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-01
Subject: Grievance Redressal at FSNL
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: RAJESH VERMA

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2090 FOR ANSWER ON 01/01/2018

## GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL AT FSNL

2090.  SHRI RAJESH VERMA:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether  the  Government  has  received  any  complaint  against  the  senior officers of the FSNL and if so, the details thereof along with the action taken in this regard and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (b) Whether the Government has formulated any mechanism to settle a majority of  complaints  against  the  officers  of  FSNL  in  a  time  bound  manner  and  if  so,  the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government proposes to take action against those officers who do not redress the grievances in a time bound manner and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR STEEL

(SHRI VISHNU DEO SAI)

(a) During the year 2017, a total number of 51 complaints have been received by the Government from different sources on various allegations pertaining to officers of Ferro Scrap Nigam Limited (FSNL), out of which action on 17 complaints have been completed.  Out of the total number of 51 complaints, 32 complaints were received from one individual former employee of FSNL, who was removed from the services of the company on disciplinary grounds.  Disciplinary action is taken by the concerned Disciplinary Authority based on the investigation/inquiry in the cases.

(b)&(c):  The  Vigilance  Department  of  the  Ministry  of  Steel  and  the  Vigilance Department  of  FSNL,  headed  by  the  Chief  Vigilance  Officer  (appointed  by  the Government),  investigates  and  monitors  complaints  in  a  time  bound.    Grievances raised by the employee are redressed as per the grievance redressal policy of the Government and grievances received in Centralized Public Grievances Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) portal are periodically monitored by the Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2089 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-01
Subject: New Market for Indian Tea
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: K. MARAGATHAM

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2089 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01 st  JANUARY,2018

## NEW MARKET FOR INDIAN TEA

## 2089.  SHRIMATI K. MARAGATHAM:

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

- (a) whether India is aiming to break new ground in its tea exports with an entry into Chile where it had already taken a delegation and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether currently Indian presence in tea trade is virtually non -existent in Chile and the market is presently covered by Argentina and Sri Lanka with some retraded teas also being sent from some European countries and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether India has offered concessions to Chile and 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):   Yes, Madam. Chile is an important potential market for Indian Tea exporters.Steps have  already  been  taken  for  exploring  the  same  through  mounting  a  Tea  Trade delegationin the month of June 2017.
- (b):  Chile  has  a  tea  import  market  of  about  20.86  M.  kgs  (2016).      It  is  primarily  an Orthodox  market  with  Argentina  having  a  market  share  of  48.79%  (10.18  M.  kgs) followed  by  Sri  Lanka  with  33.90%  (7.07  M.  kgs).    The  Indian  tea  exports  has  been negligible to this region.

- (c):    No, Madam.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2088 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-01
Subject: NSDC Partnership for Digital Literacy
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: JAYADEV GALLA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2088 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.01.2018

## NSDC PARTNERSHIP FOR DIGITAL LITERACY

## 2088.  SHRI JAYADEV GALLA:

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

- (a) whether the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has partnered with any e-commerce companies to drive digital literacy among women entrepreneurs and to sell their produce through the e-commerce platform and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  NSDC  extends  the  same  partnership  to  women  entrepreneur  in Andhra Pradesh; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- a) National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has partnered with Amazon India to drive digital literacy among women entrepreneurs to sell their produce through Amazon platform. Amazon's Project Saheli aims to empower women entrepreneurs by enabling  them  to  use  Amazon's  platform  to  showcase  and  sell  their  products  using Amazon's  powerful  marketing  tools  to  tell  their  story  along  with  world-class  retail expertise and global infrastructure to sell and deliver their products.
2. (b) & (c) NSDC may provide support to entrepreneurship initiatives in Andhra Pradesh on the basis of mutual interest shown by the concerned industry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2086 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-01
Subject: Evaluation of Answer Sheets
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: CHANDU LAL SAHU

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2086 TO BE ANSWERED ON 1.1.2018

## Evaluation of Answer Sheets

†2086. SHRI CHANDU LAL SAHU:

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

- (a) the details of the provisions for preparation of question papers and evaluation of answer sheets in various universities including Delhi University;
- (b)  the  details  including  nature  of  complaints  received  regarding  evaluation  of  papers  in  such universities and the remedial steps taken in this regard; and
- (c) the policy formulated by Delhi University to prevent the recurrence of such incidents in future?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) The information regarding preparation of papers and evaluation of answer sheets is given in  the  regulation  6  of  UGC (Minimum Standards of Instruction for the grant of the First Degree through Formal Education) Regulations, 2003 and UGC (Minimum Standards of Instruction for the grant  of  the  Master's  Degree  Through  Formal  Education)  Regulations,  2003  which  are  also available on UGC website www.ugc.ac.in. University of Delhi (DU) has reported that the question papers  are  prepared  and  set  by  the  teachers  of  the  University.  The  Head  of  Department  (HoD) constitutes a Committee of Courses for paper setting, subject wise/ course wise. The Examination branch sends the requisition for the same to the HoDs containing details such as number of question papers  to  be  set  and  Unique  Paper  Code.  The  subject  teacher  as  appointed  by  the  CoC  of  the Department set the question paper and submit the same to the department for onward transmission to  the  examination  branch.  The  Examination  Branch  designate  the  specified  Colleges  as  Central Evaluation Centre (CEC) which act as nodal points for evaluation of answer scripts subject wise. It also sets up a Central Dispatch Section (CDS) within the Examination Branch which receives the answer  scripts  from  the  various  Examination  Centres/Colleges.  The  CDS  receives  the  answer scripts and send it to CEC concerned. The marks obtained by the students are uploaded on the Web Portal of the University.

The complaints are received of the nature of less marks and the students are advised to avail the facility of revaluation of answer scripts as per University Rules. Further, the complaints regarding a particular question being out of syllabus are forwarded to the Department concerned and input of the departments is transmitted to the CEC for taking appropriate action/decision in the interest of the students in the light of the observation from the Departments.

Steps are taken by the Examination Branch and the Departments to ensure that everything goes on smoothly. Discrepancies whenever received are attended and resolved on priority.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2085 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-01
Subject: LPG Supply
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA, RAJU ALIAS DEVAPPA ANNA SHETTI, NAGARAJAN P.

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2085

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 1 st  JANUARY 2018 LPG SUPPLY

- †2085.  SHRI MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA: SHRI RAJU SHETTY: SHRI P. NAGARAJAN: पेट्रोलियम एवं प्राक ृ लिक गैस मंत्री Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state : (a)  the  number  of  villages  in  Maharashtra  where  the  supply  of  LPG  is  yet  to  be  provided along with reasons for non-provision of LPG supply in the said areas and the time by which LPG supply is likely to be provided in a time bound manner; (b)  whether  the  number  of  LPG  distributors  in  Maharashtra  is  relatively  less  compared  to other States if so, the details thereof along with the norms for selecting LPG distributors in the country and the number of LPG distributors in Maharashtra; (c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  select/appoint  more  distributors  to  meet  the demand of the people in Maharashtra and if so, the details thereof (d) whether the Government has recently inaugurated the Pradhan Mantri LPG Panchayat in Gandhinagar and if so, the details along with its salient features thereof; and (e) whether the LPG Panchayat has been inaugurated in others States also and if so, the details thereof? ANSWER पेट्रोलियम एवं प्राक ृ लिक गैस मंत्री ( श्री धमेन्द्र प्रधान ) MINISTER OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN) (a)  &  (b)  As  on  01.12.2017,  LPG  coverage  of  Maharashtra  is  89.3  %  as  compared  to national average of 78.7 %. There are 1773 LPG distributors in the State of Maharashtra catering  to  2.35  crore  LPG  consumers.  Maharashtra  is  having  highest  number  of  LPG distributors  in the country after Uttar Pradesh. (c) Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have recently advertised 452 locations in the  State  of  Maharashtra  for  setting  up  of  new  LPG  distributorships.  So  far,  OMCs  have initiated selection process in 374 locations. (d)  &  (e)  Yes,  Madam.  The  Pradhan  Mantri  LPG  Panchayat  has  been  launched  on
- 23.09.2017 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

Pradhan  Mantri  LPG  Panchayat  is  an  interactive  communication  platform  of  rural LPG  users  which  encompasses  safe  usages  of  LPG,  its  benefit  to  environment,  women empowerment and women health, and motivate rural mass to use LPG as fuel.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2084 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-01
Subject: Development of Tourism in Islands
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: MAHEISH GIRRI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2084 ANSWERED ON 01.01.2018

## DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM IN ISLANDS

## 2084. SHRI MAHEISH GIRRI:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  already  expressed  interest  in developing about ten islands in India into global destinations;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether these islands have been identified in Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has prepared action plan for undertaking development works on these islands; and
- (e)
- if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c): Yes,  Niti  Aayog  has  informed  that  they  have  taken  up  an initiative for preparation of Concept Development Plans and Detailed Master Plans for holistic development of 10 islands viz. Smith Island, Ross Island, Long Island (Mai-i-tang), Avis Island and Little Andaman in Andaman & Nicobar and Minicoy Island, Bangaram Island, Thinnakara Island, Cheriyam Island and Suheli Island in Lakshadweep.
- (d) & (e): Niti  Aayog  has  engaged    Consultants  for  preparation  of Concept Development Plans and Detailed Master Plans for Package-I Islands  (Smith,  Ross,  Long  and  Avis  Islands)  in  Andaman  &  Nicobar and for Package-III Islands (Minicoy, Bangaram, Thinnakara, Cheriyam and Suheli Islands) in Lakshadweep.

The process of awarding of work to consultant selected through competitive bidding for preparation of Concept Development Plans and Detailed  Master  Plans  for  Package  II  Island  i.e  Little  Andaman  in Andaman and Nicobar is under progress.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2083 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-01
Subject: Modernisation of MSME Sector
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: RAMSINH PATALYABHAI RATHWA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2083 TO BE ASNWERED ON: 1.1.2018

## MODERNISATION OF MSME SECTOR

## 2083.    SHRI RAMSINH RATHWA:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that Technology is the foremost factor for enhancing the global competitiveness of Indian MSME sector, if so, the details thereof;
- (b)      whether  technology,  generally  used  by  the  MSME  sector,  is  a  major  cause  for  poor competitiveness of the sector, if so, the response of and Government thereto; and
- (c) whether  there  is  an  urgent  need  to  develop  appropriate  technologies  for  various manufacturing processes to bring down cost and if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken by Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a)to(c): Technology is one of the major factors for enhancing the competitiveness of MSMEs. In order to help the MSMEs overcome the constraints on account of technology, initiatives have been taken to promote technological research development, innovations and acquisitions.  Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) implements various Schemes like Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (CLCSS) for technological upgradation of these enterprises.

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