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Lok Sabha Question No. 2478 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Funding Source for Higher Education
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: P. KARUNAKARAN

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2478 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.07.2017

## Funding Source for Higher Education

## 2478.  SHRI P. KARUNAKARAN:

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

- (a) whether  Government  is  aware  that  public  support  for  higher  education  is  essential,  but higher educational institutions themselves also need to explore alternate funding sources and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether all stakeholders and authorities must join in this search; and
- (c) if so, the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): No Madam, India is spending about 4.9% of GDP (as per UNDP estimates 2014) on education, of which about one-third is spent on higher education. The requirement of funds in the higher educational institutions has always been higher than the funds that are made available through  budgetary  route.  The  Government,  while  making  all  efforts  to  increase  budgetary allocations for higher education, has encouraged higher educational institutions to improve their internal resource generation through consultancies/ research in order to convert themselves into financially robust institutions. Apart from this, to increase investments in the infrastructure of higher educational institutions, the Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA) has been set up with an initial capital base of Rs. 300 crores. The HEFA has been incorporated as a Section 8 Company under the Company Act, 2013 and would mobilize debt/Bond funds from the market to  finance  improvement  in  infrastructure  and  research  facilities  in  the  higher  educational institutions. The loans would be serviced through the internal accruals of the institutions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2476 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Misuse of SEZ Land
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: SANJAY JAISWAL

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2476 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 st JULY, 2017

## MISUSE OF SEZ LAND

## 2476. DR. SANJAY JAISWAL:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that misuse of Special Economic Zone (SEZ) land is rampant in the country and if so, the details thereof along with the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (b) whether any steps have been taken by the Government to recover the land allocated for SEZs which are not being used for the purpose and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps being taken by Government to curtail the misuse of SEZ land?

## ANSWER

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## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

(a) to (c): Land  is  a  State  subject.  The  Board  of  Approval  approves  a  proposal  for establishment  of  a  Special  Economic  Zone  (SEZ)  subject  to  the  terms  and  conditions prescribed in the SEZ Act and Rules. The approval is granted only after the concerned State Government recommends the setting up of the SEZ.  The implementation of SEZ projects by developers is monitored by the Development Commissioners as per SEZ Act and Rules on a regular basis. No rampant misuse of SEZ lands has been reported.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2475 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Beautification of Roshanara Bagh and Qudsia Bagh
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: NAGARAJAN P.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2475 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.7.2017 SHRAVANA 9, 1939 (SAKA)

## BEAUTIFICATION OF ROSHANARA BAGH AND QUDSIA BAGH

## 2475. SHRI  P. NAGARAJAN:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government  has  allocated Rs.10 crore and Rs.4 crore for Roshanara Bagh and Qudsia Bagh in Delhi respectively for their beautification and upkeep of monuments etc.;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the time by which the beautification works are likely to be completed; and
- (d) the total number of monuments redevelopment projects are going on and amount allotted each of them as on date?

## ANSWER

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

(DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a)to(c) No, Madam. The Archaeological Survey of India has not allocated Rs.10 crore and Rs.4 crore for Roshanara Bagh and Qudsia Bagh in Delhi respectively for their beautification and upkeep of monuments etc.
- (d) There is no scheme or project for redevelopment projects of monuments. The conservation  work  of  centrally  protected  monuments  is  attended  periodically as per established guidelines, conservation norms, and conservation charters, maintaining the original character as well as retaining its authenticity, integrity and heritage values associated with the particular monument.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2474 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Growth of Manufacturing Sector
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: MD. BADARIDDOZA KHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

## DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY & PROMOTION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2474.

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE  31 ST  JULY, 2017.

## GROWTH OF MANUFACTURING SECTOR

## 2474.  SHRI MD.  BADARUDDOZA KHAN:

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

## वाणिज् यवव द्यग ं ्री

- (a) whether it is a fact that the growth of manufacturing sector in the country has witnessed unprecedented decline;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  including  leather,  textiles,  steel,  etc.  during  each  of the last two years and the current year;
- (c) whether  Government  has  assessed  the  impact  of  this  decline  on  Indian industries;
- (d)
- if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the corrective measures taken by Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज् यवव द्यग ााज् यं ्रीस् वतं ््रभााा(स्रींतंरीिरंमलााीरीतंाांि( THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRIMATI NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

- (a) & (b): The  industrial  performance  measured  in  terms  of  Index  of  Industrial Production  (IIP)  reflects  movements  in  production  of  manufacturing, mining and electricity over base year 2011-12 has been higher during 2016-17 as compared to 2015-16. As per IIP, the manufacturing sector registered a growth of 4.8 per cent in 2016-17 compared to a growth of 3.0 per cent in 2015-16.
- (c) to (e): The  Government  is  regularly  monitoring  the  growth  of  Industrial Production and various initiatives have been taken to  boost Industrial growth. These inter-alia, include 'Make in India' initiative under which thrust sectors have been identified to provide a push to manufacturing in  India,  'Startup  India'  initiative  and  'Ease  of  Doing  Business'.  Steps taken  to  improve  ease  of  doing  business  include  simplification  and rationalisation of existing rules and introduction of information technology, setting up of an Investor Facilitation Cell, launch of e-biz Portal  and  liberalising  policy  for  industrial  licensing.  Foreign  Direct Investment  (FDI)  policy  and  procedures  have  been  simplified  and liberalised progressively.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2473 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Engagement of Consultants
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: SANTOSH KUMAR, (SMT.) RATNA DE(NAG), HARI OM PANDEY

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2473 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 ST  JULY, 2017

## Engagement of Consultants

## 2473. SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR:

DR. RATNA DE (NAG):

SHRI HARI OM PANDAY:

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

- (a) whether the Ministry has initiated the process to engage consultants in the Ministry;
- (b) if so, the details thereof including the details of the criteria, academic qualification; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor, and the panel set up, if any in this regard?

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

- (a) to (c): Ministry of Human Resource Development has been engaging consultants in accordance with provisions contained in General Financial Rules and Manuals/Guidelines issued  by  Department  of  Expenditure,  Ministry  of  Finance.  The  academic  qualification depends upon the nature of the work for which consultants are engaged.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2471 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Expansion of Tribal Areas
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: MANSHANKAR NINAMA, ARJUNLAL MEENA

## 2471. श्री मानशांकर नननामााः

## श्री अजजुन ऱाऱ मीणााः

क्या जनजातीय कायय मंत्री यह बताने की क ृ ऩा करेंगे कक्

- क) क्या सरकार को देश में जनजातीय ऺेत्रों के  विस्तार हेतु राज्य सरकारों से कोई प्रस्ताि प्राप्त
- ;
- ( ह ु ए हैं ;
- ( ख) यदद हां , तो तत्संबंधी राज्य/संघ राज्यऺेत्र-िार ब्यौरा क्या है
- (
- ग) क्या सरकार का विचार राजस्थान में जनजातीय ऺेत्रों का विस्तार करने का है ;
- ( घ) यदद हां , तो इन प्रस्तािों को कब तक अनुमोददत ककए जाने की संभािना है ; और
- ( ङ) यदद नहीं , तो इसक े  क्या कारण हैं ?

## उत्तर

## जनजातीय कायु राज्यमांत्री

## ( श्री जसिांतससांह भाभोर )

- ( क ) और ( ख ) : जनजातीय कायय मंत्राऱय ने राजस्थान और के रऱ राज्य सरकारों से अनुसूचचत ऺेत्रों के विस्तार / घोषणा के लऱए प्रस्ताि प्राप्त ककए हैं।
- ( ) ( ) : / की ननधायररत मानदण्ड़ के अनुसार जांच की जाती है तथा ननधायररत प्रकिया के अनुसार कारयिाई की जाती है। अत : ऐसे ककसी प्रस्ताि की स्िीक ृ नत की समय सीमा ननधायररत नहीं की जा सकती
- ग और घ अनुसूचचत ऺेत्रों के विस्तार घोषणा के लऱए राजस्थान सदहत राज्य सरकार से प्राप्त ककसी प्रस्ताि

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## भारत सरकार जनजातीय कायय मंत्राऱय

## ऱोक सभा अताराांककत प्रश्न सांख्या 2471

## 31.07.2017

## उत्तर देने की तारीख

## जनजातीय ऺेत्रों का विस्तार
Lok Sabha Question No. 2470 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Colleges in Bihar
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: SATISH CHANDRA DUBEY

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2470 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 ST  JULY, 2017

## Colleges in Bihar

†2470. SHRI SATISH CHANDRA DUBEY: Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a)  whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  establish  a  training  college  and  a  new degree college in any part of Bihar; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

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

(a)  to  (c):  Education  being  in  concurrent  list,  creation  of  new  institutions  is  the responsibility  of  both  Central  Government  and  the  State  Governments.  However, recognizing the need for central support for achieving the objectives of access, equity, excellence  by  strategically  funding  the  State  Higher  Education  system,  Rashtriya Uchchatar  Shiksha  Abhiyan  (RUSA)  is  being  implemented  by  the  Ministry  of  Human Resource Development. Under RUSA, assistance is provided to States for creation of new Model Degree Colleges (MDCs) in Educationally Backward Districts.

The Project Approval Board (PAB) of RUSA has approved setting up of seven (7) Model Degree Colleges (MDCs) at (i) East Champaran  (ii) West Champaran (iii) Begusarai (Bakhri) (iv) Purnea  (v)  Katihar (vi) Saharsa and (vii) Darbhanga districts of Bihar.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2469 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: PENCIL to Monitor NCLP
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: BALKA SUMAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2469 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.07.2017

## PENCIL TO MONITOR NCLP

## 2469. SHRI SUMAN BALKA:

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

- (a)whether the Government proposes to launch an IT platform 'PENCIL'  for  ensuring  effective  implementation  of  amended  child labour prohibition law and to help in monitoring the National Child Labour Project; and
- (b)if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): An online portal 'PENCIL' for effective implementation and monitoring  of  National  Child  Labour  Project  (NCLP)  Scheme  and enforcement  of  the  provisions  of  the  Child  &  Adolescent  Labour (Prohibition  &  Regulation)  Act,  1986  has  been  developed.  The  main objective  of  PENCIL  is  to  facilitate  online  submission  of  progress reports and financial documents by Project Societies, implementation and  monitoring  of  NCLP  by  Central  and  State  Governments  and monitoring of inspections, violations, prosecutions and convictions of State  Governments.  Further,  it  would  also  be  used  for  awareness generation and lodging complaints.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2467 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Scheme for Poor Students
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: NEELAM SONKER

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

## LOK  SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2467

TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 ST  JULY, 2017

## Scheme for Poor Students

†2467. SHRIMATI NEELAM SONKER:

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

- (a) whether the Government is considering to formulate any scheme for bringing out and developing the hidden talents of poor students at college level in the country particularly in Bihar and Jharkhand;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the time by which the aforesaid scheme is likely to be implemented; and
- (d) whether the said scheme has already been implemented and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (d):  The Central Government is sensitive to the needs of students belonging to the  economically  weaker  sections  of  the  society  and  is  committed  towards  ensuring equity in access to higher education.

Under  the  Central  Sector  Scheme  of  Scholarship  scheme  for  College  and University  Students,  financial  assistance  is  provided  to  meritorious  students  having family  income  of  less  than  Rs.  6  lakh  per  annum  to  meet  a  part  of  their  day-to-day expenses  while  pursuing  higher  studies.  Students  who  are  above  80 th percentile  of successful candidates in the relevant streams from a particular Board of Examination in class XII of 10+2 pattern or equivalent and pursuing regular course and not availing of any other scholarship, are eligible for consideration under this scheme.

Further, under the Central Sector Scheme of Interest Subsidy on Education Loan interest  subsidy  is  provided  to  all  students  belonging  to  Economically  Weaker  Section (EWS), with an annual parental income up to Rs.4.5 lakhs.  The Scheme provides for full interest subsidy during the period of moratorium (i.e. duration of recognised professional course plus 1 year) on educational loans availed of by all students belonging to EWS from Scheduled  Banks,  including  Co-operative  &  Regional  Rural  banks,  as  per  the  Model Educational Loan Scheme of Indian Banks' Association.

Also, the National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has been launched with the objective of making best use of ICT with the  purpose  of  identification  and  nurturing  of  talent  and  life-long  learning  as  well  as extending the education facility to a larger section of people.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2466 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: National MSME Policy
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: RAVNEET SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPIRSES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No.  2466 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31/07/2017

## NATIONAL MSME POLICY

## 2466.      SHRI RAVNEET SINGH:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to bring out a National MSME policy;
- (b) if so, the details and salient features thereof along with the need for such policy; and
- (c) the time by which the said policy is likely to be implemented?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

- (a) to (c): The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium  Enterprises in December 2015, had constituted a One Man Committee to make recommendations towards a National Policy for MSMEs. The Committee has submitted its report to the Ministry in January 2017. The Government has not fixed any timeframe to implement a new policy on MSME.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2465 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Restriction on Visitors of Taj Mahal
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: CH. MALLA REDDY

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2465 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.7.2017 SHRAVANA 9, 1939 (SAKA)

## RESTRICTION ON VISITORS OF TAJ MAHAL

2465. SHRI CH. MALLA REDDY:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that Archaeological Survey of India has put any restriction on colour  or  religious  design  or  inscriptions  on  the  scarf  or  dress  of  the  visitors coming to see the Taj Mahal; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE, CULTURE AND TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a) No, Madam.
- (b) Does not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2464 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Pilot Project under Clean India Campaign
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: R.P. MARUTHARAJAA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2464 ANSWERED ON 31.07.2017

## PILOT PROJECT UNDER CLEAN INDIA CAMPAIGN

## 2464. SHRI R.P. MARUTHARAJAA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  launched  a  pilot  project  under clean India campaign;
- (b) if so, the objectives and salient features thereof; and
- (c) the names  of the monuments  identified under the said campaign along with the funds earmarked thereunder?

## ANSWER

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

(a), (b) & (c): As per the directions of Ministry of Drinking Water and  Sanitation, which  is the Nodal  Ministry for  implementing 'Swachh  Bharat  Abhiyan',  Ministry  of  Tourism  has  prepared  its Swachhta Action Plan (SAP) with the objective to conduct, various awareness/ training programs for tourism stake holders, school/college students tourists etc. and create cleanliness related infrastructure  at  various  prominent  tourist destinations  of the Country. An amount of Rs.43.20 Crores has been earmarked under SAP for the year 2017-18.

All  (3686)  Centrally  Protected  Monuments  in  the  Country  are being  covered  by  Archeological  Survey  of  India  under  Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2463 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Special Package for Industries
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: PARAYAMPARANBIL KUTTAPPAN BIJU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

## DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY & PROMOTION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2463.

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE  31 ST  JULY, 2017.

## SPECIAL PACKAGE FOR INDUSTRIES

## 2463.  DR.  P.K. BIJU:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state: वाणिज् यवव द्यग ं ्री

- (a) whether  the  Union  Government  has  received  any  request  from  the  State Governments including  Kerala  for  granting  industrial  incentives  as  a  part  of special package;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  response  of  the  Union  Government  in  this regard, State/UT-wise; and
- (c) whether  the  Union  Government  has  announced  industrial  incentives  to  the State of Kerala as a part of Special Package, if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज् यवव द्यग ााज् यं ्रीस् वतं ््रभााा(स्रींतंरीिरंमलााीरीतंाांि( THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRIMATI NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

- (a) & (b): Requests  have  been  received  from  Tamil  Nadu,  Gujarat,  Punjab, Maharashtra, Orissa and West Bengal for granting industrial incentives as  part  of  special  package,    but  not  acceded  to.      No      request  has been received from Kerala.
- (c): Does not arise in view of (a) & (b) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2462 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: SEZ-displaced Persons
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2462 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 st JULY, 2017

## SEZ-DISPLACED PERSONS

## 2462. SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT:

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

- (a) the  details  of  measures  which  are  being  taken  in  respect  of  land  acquisition  and rehabilitation of the displaced persons in the Special Economic Zones (SEZs);
- (b) the manner in which the gap in the skills requirement of the displaced farmers is being dealt with when they are offered jobs; and
- (c) the details of measures which are being taken to deal with the inter-State and intersector disparities of the States in which the SEZs are located?

## ANSWER

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## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

- (a)  to  (c)  :      Land  is  a  State  subject.  The  Board  of  Approval  approves  a  proposal  for establishment  of  a  Special  Economic  Zone  (SEZ)  subject  to  the  terms  and  conditions prescribed in the SEZ Act and Rules. The approval is granted only after the concerned State Government recommends the setting up of the SEZ. Issues related to availability/provisioning of land for SEZs are in the domain of the State Government agencies concerned. Insofar as relief and rehabilitation package for any affected person is concerned, this is implemented by State Government agencies.

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