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Lok Sabha Question No. 683 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-19
Subject: Indian Workers in Australia
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: YERRAM VENKATA SUBBAREDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.683 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2017

## INDIAN WORKERS IN AUSTRALIA

683.  SHRI Y. V. SUBBA REDDY:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of skilled Indian workers working in Australia under temporary visa i.e., 457;
- (b) whether Australia has cancelled 457 visa and replaced it with a new one;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and how the new one is different from the earlier 457 visa and to what extent the new one impacts / likely to impact skilled Indian workers;
- (d) whether any consultations have been held with Australia either by the National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) or her Ministry to resolve this problem; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI M. J. AKBAR)

- (a) As of September, 2016, 25571 Indian nationals were working in Australia on 457 visa.
- (b) & (c) Yes, on 19 April, 2017, an announcement was made that 457 visa category will be abolished in a phased manner. With effect from  March  2018,  it  will  be  replaced  with  the  'Temporary  Skills Shortage Visas' programme, providing for a short-term visa for up to two years and a medium term visas of up to four years depending on the  occupation.    English  language  proficiency  requirement  has  also been made more stringent.  This change is not India specific.
- (d) & (e) The matter has been taken up with Australia at  various levels including at the highest level.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 682 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-19
Subject: Elephants Killed in Accidents
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: RAMCHARAN BOHARA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 682 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2017

## ELEPHANTS KILLED IN ACCIDENTS

†682. SHRI RAM CHARAN BOHRA :

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of elephants killed on railway tracks during the last three years and the current year;
- (b) whether the Government has taken any steps to check such accidents and find a permanent solution to this problem;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has identified elephant corridors for constructing speed breakers and installing sign boards; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a)  Thirty  five  elephants  have  been  killed  on  railway  tracks  during  last three years i.e.  during  2014  to  2016  and  five  elephants  have  been  killed during current year upto July 2017.
- (b)  and  (c)  A  number  of  measures  have  been  taken  by  Railways  in coordination with  Ministry of  Environment  and  Forest  which  include the

## following:

- (i) Imposition of speed restrictions in identified locations,
- (ii) Provision of signage board,
- (iii) Sensitization of Train Crew and Station Masters on a regular basis,
- (iv)  Need based clearance of vegetation on the sides of the track within railway land,
- (v) Construction of underpasses and ramps for the movement of elephants at identified locations and
- (vi) Provision of fencing at isolated locations.

The above measures have helped in controlling death of wild animals.

- (d)  and  (e)  Elephant  corridors  have  been  identified  by  Indian  Railways  in coordination with Ministry of Environment and Forest. Speed restrictions on  vulnerable  sections,  signage  boards  to  pre-warn  train  drivers  and whistle  continuously  to  warn  the  elephants  have  also  been  provided wherever required.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 681 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-19
Subject: New Catering Policy
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: M. UDHAYAKUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.681 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2017

## NEW CATERING POLICY

681. ADV. M. UDHAYAKUMAR:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the new catering policy proposes providing equipments with state of the art technology and progressive switch over from gas burner to safer electrically powered equipments;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether it is proposed to design pantry cars in such a way that there is suitable space to keep pre-cooked and packed foods;
- (d) if so, whether this will eliminate the usage of vestibules and the area around  the  toilets  presently  being  used  for  this  purpose  and  this  will ensure hygienic services; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a): No, Madam.

(b): Does not arise.

(c) to (e): It has been decided to issue Joint Procedure Order incorporating detailed guidelines for attachment of pantry cars including design of pantry cars.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 680 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-19
Subject: Business Idea Challenge 2017
Ministry: DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION
Asked by: B. SREERAMULU

## Government of India Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region

## LOK SABHA

Unstarred Question No. 680

To be answered on

Wednesday, July 19, 2017/Ashadha 28, 1939 (Saka)

## Question Business Idea Challenge 2017

680. SHRI B. SRIRAMULU:

Will  the  Minister  of  DEVELOPMENT  OF  NORTH  EASTERN  REGION  be pleased to state: (a)    whether  the  Ministry  of  Development  of  North  Eastern  Region  (DONER)  has organised  an  event  named  as  "Business  Idea  Challenge  2017"    to  encourage entrepreneurship in the North-east region; (b)    if so, the details thereof; (c)   whether  the  annual  industry-academia  interface  event  Sampark  of  Tezpur University has seen the DoNER's involvement for the first time; (d)    if so, the details thereof; and (e)   the steps being taken to create a platform towards awareness and initiation of

- entrepreneurship development based on natural resources of the region?

## ANSWER The Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region [Dr. Jitendra Singh]

(a)    An event 'Pioneering Business Idea Challenge' was co-hosted by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region and North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd (NEDFi) at Tezpur University, as part of the University's Sampark2017, which is an industry-academia interaction aimed at providing a platform for the students/ budding entrepreneurs of the North Eastern Region.

(b)      During  the  event,  Business  Plan  Contests  were  conducted.  Out  of  60  plans received,  15  plans  were  shortlisted  and  based  on  the  presentations  made,  3 business plans were awarded.

- (c)     Yes, Madam.

(d)      The  event  was  organized  on  the  3 rd March,  2017.  A  total  of  four  technical sessions  were  organized  in  this  event,  namely  "Entrepreneurship  and  Act  East Policy"; Sharing the Journey of Livelihood Creators; Start-ups and their challenges behind and Financing and Credit: The Roots Behind.

- (e) NEDFi has taken the following initiatives for entrepreneurship development:-
- Setting  up  Business  Facilitation  Centres  (BFC)  in  all  North  Eastern states to guide new and First Generation Entrepreneurs (FGEs) in all areas  related  to  project  financing,  including  preparation  of  Detailed Project Report.
- Provide mentoring assistance & credit linkages to entrepreneurs.
- Conducting Seminars/Workshops/Entrepreneur Development Program (EDPs)/Business Meets/Awareness  programmes  for  potential first generation entrepreneurs.
- The  Corporation  has  prepared  100  project  profiles  related  to  MSME segments which has been widely distributed and also uploaded in the website.
- Design & Skill Upgradation Programme for improving the existing skill of  the  artisans  and  craftsmen  by  providing  the  design  inputs  so  that value added products based on the natural resources of the region can be developed.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 679 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-19
Subject: Revenue from Garbage
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: RAJENDRA AGRAWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 679 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2017

## REVENUE FROM GARBAGE

679. SHRI RAJENDRA AGRAWAL:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Railways has initiated a plan to dispose of garbage generated at stations to improve non-fare revenue and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the  steps  taken  by  the  Railways  to  utilise  ample  quantity  of waste for generation of electricity;
- (c) whether  the  revenue  generated  by  auction  of  ferrous  and non-ferrous scrap materials has gone down despite increase in the quantity of scrap; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  steps  taken  to  improve  the revenue from auction of scrap materials?

ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY RAILWAYS (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a) to (d) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (d)  OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 679 BY SHRI RAJENDRA AGRAWAL TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 19.07.2017 REGARDING REVENUE FROM GARBAGE

- (a) & (b) No, Madam. Generation of revenue is not the intention or basic  purpose  of  any  plan  initiated  by  Railways  for  disposal  of garbage  or  waste.  Garbage  is  collected  and  disposed  off  to  the places  nominated  by  local  bodies  like  Municipal  Corporation  / Nagarpalika. Final disposal of garbage is done by local bodies like Municipal Corporation / Nagarpalika.

Railways  have  also  proposed  a  pilot  project  for  disposal  of Municipal  Solid  Waste  (MSW)  being  generated  at  major  railway terminals in an environment friendly manner, including segregation of waste and conversion of bio-degradable waste to energy (bio-methanation). Bio-gas generated in the above mentioned bio-methanation process may be utilised for generation of electricity or it may be used directly as fuel.

Environment friendly disposal of waste is the basic purpose and not the generation of revenue.

- (c) No, Madam.  Both the quantity of scrap (ferrous & non-ferrous scrap)  and  the  total  revenue  generated  from  sale  of  scrap  has reduced during 2016-17 as compared to 2015-16, which is shown as under :-
- (d) Does not arise.

| Year    | Quantity of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap sold (in MT)   | Total revenue from sale of scrap (in `)   |
|---------|----------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| 2015-16 | 13,62,067                                                | 2801 crore                                |
| 2016-17 | 11,83,986                                                | 2718 crore                                |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 678 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-19
Subject: RoB at Hazaribagh Station
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.678 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2017

## ROB AT HAZARIBAGH STATION

† 678. DR. RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the  present  status  of  proposed  overbridge  at  Hazaribagh  Road station, Dhanbad Circle in Jharkhand; whether the construction of the bridge is getting delayed due to the negligence of the officers and if so, whether the Government
- (b) proposes to take action against erring officers; and
- (c) if so, the time by which the work of the said bridge is likely to be completed?

ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a) to (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (c)  OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 678 BY DR. RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 19.07.2017 REGARDING ROB AT HAZARIBAGH STATION

(a) to  (c)  The  work  for  construction  of  Road  Over  Bridge  in  lieu  of level crossing  No.20B/T of Dhanbad Division has been sanctioned. General Arrangement Drawing (GAD) has been approved and Detailed Estimate has been sanctioned.  Tender is scheduled to be opened on 18.7.2017. The  construction  of  this  bridge  has  not  been  delayed  due  to Railway.  Part Detailed Estimate was sanctioned in September 2011. For  finalization  of  General  Arrangement  Drawing  (GAD)  numbers  of alternatives were examined as required by State Authority.  GAD of ROB can be  finalized  only  after  approval  of  GAD  for  the  approach portion  by  the  State  Government.  Completion  of  work  depends  on various  factors  like  removal  of  encroachment,  land  acquisition, availability of funds and other regional priorities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 675 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-19
Subject: USTAAD Scheme
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS
Asked by: OM BIRLA

## 675.  SHRI OM BIRLA:

Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  State-wise  and  district-wise  details  including  Rajasthan  regarding  number  of individuals  who  were  benefited  from  the  Upgrading  Skills  and  Training  in  Ancestral Arts/Crafts for Development (USTAAD) scheme launched by the Ministry in 2015;
- (b) the programme-wise beneficiaries under the USTAAD scheme;
- (c)  the  number  of  Project  Implementing  Agencies  registered  for  implementation  of USTAAD especially in Rajasthan;
- (d) the details of the girls/women who benefited from the scheme; and
- (e) the funds allocated and utilised for implementation of USTAAD in the year 2016-17?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

## (SHRI MUKHTAR ABBAS NAQVI)

- (a)  and  (b): Under  the  USTTAD  (Upgrading  the  Skills  and  Training  in  Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development) scheme, 16,200 trainees have been sanctioned including 600  trainees  for  state  of  Rajasthan  to  the    Project  Implementing  Agencies  (PIAs)  in December, 2016 to March, 2017 during 2016-17 for training in 34 traditional arts/crafts for  the  first  time.  State-wise  details  of  trainees  sanctioned including Rajasthan to the Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) are at Annexure.
- (c): Total  38  Project  Implementing  Agencies  (PIAs)  have  been  empanelled  under USTTAD. Two (2) Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) have been sanctioned trainees for the State of Rajasthan during 2016-17.
- (d): As  per  scheme  guidelines,  33%  seats  under  USTTAD  are  earmarked  for  girl trainees.
- (e): Out of Budgetary Allocation (BE) of Rs. 20.00 crore for 2016-17, 19.77 crore has been utilized during 2016-17.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 675

## ANSWERED ON 19.07.2017

## USTAAD SCHEME

Annexure Number of trainees sanctioned to the Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) in the States including Rajasthan under USTTAD scheme during 2016-17

| S. No.   | State            |   Number of trainees sanctioned |
|----------|------------------|---------------------------------|
| 1        | ASSAM            |                            1500 |
| 2        | HIMACHAL PRADESH |                             300 |
| 3        | JAMMU &KASHMIR   |                            2700 |
| 4        | MADHYA PRADESH   |                            1500 |
| 5        | MAHARASHTRA      |                             300 |
| 6        | MANIPUR          |                             600 |
| 7        | MIZORAM          |                             300 |
| 8        | PUNJAB           |                             600 |
| 9        | RAJASTHAN        |                             600 |
| 10       | UTTAR PRADESH    |                            6900 |
| 11       | WEST BENGAL      |                             900 |
|          | Total            |                           16200 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 674 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-19
Subject: Extradition of Vijay Mallya
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: BALASUBRAMANIAM SENGUTTUVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.674 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2017

## EXTRADITION OF VIJAY MALLYA

674.   SHRI B. SENGUTTUVAN: Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:
2. whether the Government has initiated extradition proceedings against  Vijay  Mallya  in  a  UK  Court  and  if  so,  the  details
3. (a) thereof;
4. (b) whether the UK Court has let off Vijay Mallya on bail on the ground that there was lack of  evidence  to  substantiate  the CBI request for extradition and if so, the details thereof;
5. (c) whether  the  extradition of  Vijay  Mallya  hangs  upon  the interpretation of the question whether the default of payment of  bank  loan  would  tantamount  to  a  criminal  offence  in the eye of British law, which is essentially regarded as a civil liability  rather  than  a  criminal  offence  and  if  so,  the  details thereof; and
6. (d) whether the extradition  proceedings have been adjourned to December  2017  in  view  of  the  fact  that  the  CBI  could  not marshal legally sustainable evidence against Vijay Mallya and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI M. J. AKBAR)

- (a) Yes. A formal extradition request in respect of Mr. Vijay Mallya pursuant to India-  UK Extradition Treaty was handed over to the UK authorities on 9 February 2017 through diplomatic channels. Currently,  the  extradition  proceedings  are  underway  before  the Westminster Magistrates' Court, London.
- (b) Mr. Vijay Mallya was arrested in London on 18 April 2017 and was presented before  the  Westminster  Magistrate's  Court,  London on the same day. He was granted bail on the following terms and conditions:
-  Revoked Indian Passport to be retained by the police;
-  To  live  at  Ladywalk,  Queen  Hoo  Lane,  Tewin,  Hertfordshire, AL6 0LT;
-  Not to leave or attempt to leave the UK;
-  Keep mobile phone switched on, fully charged and be on his person 24 hours a day;
-  Security of £650,000 lodged with the court; and
-  Not  to  apply  for  international  travel  documents  or  be  in possession of any.
- (c) As  per  international  norms,  dual  criminality  is  an  essential component for extradition of a fugitive criminal. In the present case, establishment of dual criminality is a legal requirement according to India - UK Extradition Treaty. (d) No. The Government of India has been continuously monitoring developments in the case and taking action as desired by  the  concerned  UK  Court  in  order  to  make  extradition  of  Mr. Mallya  successful.  As  per  UK  extradition  procedures,  the  Case Management Reviews were held on 13 June 2017 and 6 July 2017. An additional Case Management  Review  is scheduled for 14 September 2017. The extradition hearings will begin from 4 December 2017.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 672 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-19
Subject: NERAMCL
Ministry: DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION
Asked by: JANAK RAM, VISHNU DAYAL RAM

Government of India Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region

## LOK SABHA

Unstarred Question No.672

To be answered on Wednesday, July 19, 2017/Ashadha 28, 1939 (Saka)

## Question

## NERAMCL

† 672. SHRI JANAK RAM: SHRI VISHNU DAYAL RAM:

Will the Minister of DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION be pleased to state:

(a) the main  objectives of the North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation Limited (NERAMCL);

(b) the total number of farmers being provided support by the said corporation; and

(c) the  steps  taken  to  increase  agriculture  produce,  procurement,  processing  and marketing?

## ANSWER

## The Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region [Dr. Jitendra Singh]

(a) North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation Limited (NERAMAC), inter  alia ,  facilitates  processing  of  horticulture  produce;  assists  processing  units  to market their products; and helps in developing linkages of farmers with the market.

(b) While  such  data  is  not  centrally  maintained,  NERAMAC  in  pursuance  of  the objectives  mentioned  above,  has  provided  support  to  large  number  of  farmers, particularly those growing pineapple, ginger and large cardamom.

(c) NERAMAC has  engaged  with  some  Self-Help  Groups  and  farmers  groups  to serve as an aggregator and provide marketing support to them. It has also undertaken marketing of processed items sourced from local entrepreneurs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 668 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-19
Subject: Urban Unemployment
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: REKHA ARUN VERMA, BHAVANA GAWALI (PATIL), ARVIND GANPAT SAWANT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

UNSTRARRED QUESTION NO. 668

TO BE ANSWERED ON JULY 19, 2017

## URBAN UNEMPLOYMENT

NO. 668 SHRIMATI REKHA VERMA:

SHRIMATI BHAVANA PUNDALIKRAO GAWALI PATIL:

## SHRI ARVIND SAWANT:

WILL the MINISTER OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether migration of a large number of people to urban areas from rural areas is on the major reasons of urban
- unemployment and if so; the details thereof;
- (b) whether  growth  of  economic  opportunities  in  urban  areas  is not in conformity with volume of migration and if so the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps being taken by the Government to generate employment  opportunities  and  to  improve  capacity  of  urban areas to adopt sharp rise in urban labour force?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN AFFAIRS (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

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- (a)  to  (b)    Ministry  of  Housing  &  Urban  Affairs  does  not  have  any data which supports the contention that migration to urban areas  from  rural areas  is  the  main  reason  for  urban unemployment.

Contd…

- (c) This  Ministry  is  implementing  a  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme, namely, 'Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM)' to reduce poverty and vulnerability of the urban poor households by enabling them to access  gainful  self-employment  and  skilled  wage  employment opportunities, resulting in an appreciable improvement in their livelihoods  on  a  sustainable  basis.  The  Mission  has  been extended  to  all  statutory  towns  in  the  country  in  February, 2016. Besides, the Government has increased public expenditure on Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) run by Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises. Government  has  also  decided  to  strategically promote labour-intensive manufacturing and expand employment opportunities by promoting tourism and agro-based industries.  'Pradhan  Mantri  Rojgar  Protsahan  Yojana'  is  being implemented by the Ministry of Labour & Employment with the objective of promoting employment generation. The Ministry of Skill  Development  and  Entrepreneurship  has  been  established to enhance  skilling programme  and  to  coordinate  skilling activities across Ministries.

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