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Lok Sabha Question No. 4173 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-12
Subject: Impact of Pollution on Monuments
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: MEENAKASHI LEKHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO. 4173 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.12.2016 AGRAHAYANA 21, 1938 (SAKA)

## IMPACT OF POLLUTION ON MONUMENTS

4173.        SHRIMATI MEENAKASHI LEKHI:

Will the  Minister  of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  historical  monuments  in  the  country  are  adversely  affected due to increased pollution;
- (b) if so, the details thereof monument-wise; and
- (c) the steps taken to check adverse impact of pollution around historical sites in the country?

## ANSWER

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

## (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a) At  present  times  air  pollution  is  emerging  as  a  challenging  problem
- to which can have adverse effect on historical monuments also.
- (c) Archaeological  survey  of  India  (ASI)  is  regularly  monitoring  pollution levels at important monuments  like Taj Mahal Agra, Charminar Hyderabad  and  Bibi-ka-Maqbara  at  Aurangabad.  Periodical  scientific preservation work of such monuments is regularly attended to mitigate the impact of air pollution by use of appropriate conservation methods and the protected monuments are in a good state of preservation.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4171 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-12
Subject: Development of Industrial Complex
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: KONAKALLA NARAYANA RAO

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY & PROMOTION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4171. TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE 12 TH  DECEMBER, 2016.

DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX

## 4171.  SHRI KONAKALLA NARAYANA RAO:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY वाणिज् यवव द्यग ं ्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  Antwerp  port  has  offered  to  assist  the  development  of  chemical corridor  and  industrial  complex  proposed  near  Machilipatnam  of  Krishan district in Andhra Pradesh; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof, including any agreement that has been reached with the said port and the progress of the project so far?

## 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):

No, Madam.

- (b): Does not arise in view of (a) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4168 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-12
Subject: Ad-hoc Lecturers in DU
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4168 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.12.2016

## Ad-hoc Lecturers in DU

## 4168. SHRI JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL

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

- (a) the norms/guidelines being followed in recruitment of ad-hoc lecturers in various colleges of Delhi University (DU);
- (b) the total number of vacant posts of ad-hoc lecturers in DU at present college/ faculty-wise;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  violation  of  the  said  norms/guidelines  including discrimination  being  meted  out  to  the  well  qualified  and  experienced  candidates  from  other universities in the appointment of ad-hoc lecturers in DU and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has been made aware of instances wherein less qualified candidates of DU are being preferred in the appointment as they are passouts from the same university, if so, the details thereof;
- (e) the number and details of candidates from other universities selected as ad-hoc lecturers vis-avis candidates from DU itself during the last five years; and
- (f)  the  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  DU  administration  to  prevent  such  discrimination  in  the appointment of ad-hoc lecturers?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (f): University of Delhi has reported that the engagement of ad-hoc faculty members is done  by  the  colleges  as  per  Executive  Council  Resolution  No.  120(8)  dated  27.12.2007.  The Governing  Bodies  of  the  colleges  are  the  appointing  authorities  of  the  ad-hoc  teachers  of  the respective colleges.  The Colleges of the University engage faculty members on ad-hoc basis from time to time against vacant positions depending upon operational requirements to conduct smooth teaching  learning  process.    However,  college-wise  data  is  not  maintained  in  this  regard.  It  is pertinent to mention that the University of Delhi is a statutory Autonomous Institution established under an Act of Parliament and governed by the Delhi University Act, 1922 and the Statutes & Ordinances  made  thereunder.    All  administrative  and  academic  decisions  are  taken  by  the University and Colleges with the approval of their competent authorities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4167 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-12
Subject: Temporary work Visa for Professionals
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: M. UDHAYAKUMAR

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4167 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 th  DECEMBER, 2016

## TEMPORARY WORK VISA FOR IT PROFESSIONALS

## 4167. ADV. M. UDHAYAKUMAR:

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- (a) whether India is likely to take up the IT industry's concerns regarding curbs on the nonimmigrant  temporary  work  visas  as  well  as  the  absence  of  a  bilateral  social  security  of pact;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether India hopes for fair resolution on US work visa issue; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): Government of India has taken up the visa as well as social security issues with the United  States  (US)  both  bilaterally  and  in  other  forums  from  time  to  time  to  address  the concerns arising out of the impact of such measures on the domestic industry particularly the Indian Information Technology (IT) industry.

Visa  related  issues  of  IT  industry have  been  raised  with  the  US  Government  at  the Ministerial dialogues during the Strategic  and  Commercial  Dialogue  in  August  2016 and the Trade Policy Forum in October 2016. Also, the matter on US visa fee hike has been raised  by  India  at  the  World  Trade  Organisation  (WTO),  Geneva.  India  had  consultations with  the  United  States  on  11-12  May  2016  at  the  WTO,  Geneva  under  WTO  Dispute Settlement Mechanism. India had raised claims on US measures relating to:

- i. Fees for L-1 and H-1B visas;
- ii. Numerical commitment for H-1B visas.

India is also pursuing for bilateral Totalization Agreement with the US. In the Trade Policy Forum  held in October,2016, both the countries acknowledged the ongoing discussions  on  totalisation  and  resolved  to  continue  their  engagement  on  the  elements required in both countries in order to pursue a bilateral Totalisation Agreement.

(c) &(d): During the Trade Policy Forum held in October, 2106, India and the US decided to continue  their  engagement  on  visa  issues  and  reiterated  their  resolve  to  facilitate  the movement of professionals. India would continue the efforts with the new Government of the US under the leadership of their new President Mr. Donald Trump also.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4166 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-12
Subject: Home Schooling for the Differently Abled
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: M. B. RAJESH

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4166 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 th  December, 2016

## Home Schooling for the Differently Abled

## 4166. SHRI M.B. RAJESH:

- Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a)  the  number  of  differently  abled  children  in  the  country  receiving  home  schooling  in  the country; and (b) the number of them out of need/ preference instead of absence of choice due to inaccessible
- public transport?

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

(a): Currently, 143823 children with special needs (CWSN) are being provided home schooling under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA).

- (b):  Under  SSA,  home-based  education  is  provided  to  those  children  who  have  severe intellectual and physical disabilities and who cannot access neighbourhood school owing to their condition.  Home-based  education  is  provided  to  that  child,  who  after  a  comprehensive assessment by a team of doctors and specialists is recommended home schooling. It is not given due to preference or because of absence of choice due to inaccessible public transport.

Transport  and  escort  facilities  are  provided  to  CWSN  under  the  programme  to  facilitate  their access to a neighbourhood school. Under the SSA, 1.94 lakh CWSN and 1.70 lakh CWSN were provided transport support and escort support respectively during 2015-16.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4165 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-12
Subject: Upgradation of Kendriya Vidyalaya
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RODMAL NAGAR

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4165 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.12.2016

## UPGRADATION OF KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA

- † 4165. SHRI NAGAR RODMAL:
- Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has formulated any scheme of upgradation of Kendriya Vidyalayas for the convenience of students; and (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) No such proposal is under consideration of the Government.
- (b) Does not arise.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 4163 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-12
Subject: Development of Giroudpuri
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: KAMLA DEVI PATLE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†4163 ANSWERED ON 12.12.2016

## DEVELOPMENT OF GIROUDPURI

## †4163. SHRIMATI KAMLA DEVI PAATLE:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has received various tourism proposals including the promotion and development of Giroudpuri tourist/religious sites from Chhattisgarh State;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the present status thereof; and
- (c) the time by which the said proposal is likely to be cleared and the funds released in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): During  the  current  financial  year  (2016-17)  no  proposal has  been  received  from  the  State  Government  of  Chhattisgarh  for development of tourist/religious sites including Giroudpuri.

However,  Ministry  of  Tourism  has  sanctioned  an  amount  of Rs.500.00 lakh under Product Infrastructure Development for Destination & Circuits(PIDDC) for Development of Giroudpuri Tourist Destination in  Chhattisgarh  with  release  of  Rs.100.00  lakh  as  first instalment for starting the work during (2014-15). Taking cognizance of  the  recommendations  of  14th  Finance  Commission  regarding higher  devolution  of  42%  to  States  from  Union  Taxes  and  Duties during  its  award  period  2015-2020,  the  Ministry  of  Finance  has delinked  the  PIDDC  scheme  from  Union  support.  The  unfinished works, therefore, need to be completed by the State Governments from the own resources.

During  the  current  financial  year  a  proposal  for  release  of financial assistance under the scheme of Fairs and Festivals for an amount  of  Rs.50.00  lakh  for  the  Rajim  Kumbh  Mahotsav-2017  and Sirpur  National  Dance  &  Music  Festival-2017  has  however  been received. Projects are sanctioned to States/UTs subject to examination  by  programme  division  followed  by  concurrence  of integrated finance division and approval of the competent authority. The  proposal  received  for  the  Rajim  Kumbh  Mahotsav-2017  and Sirpur National Dance & Music Festival-2017 has been examined by the  programme  division  and  the  same  has  been  submitted  for necessary concurrence/approval.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4161 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-12
Subject: Survey by Foreign Companies
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: GOPAL CHINAYYA SHETTY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY & PROMOTION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4161. TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE 12 TH  DECEMBER, 2016.

## SURVEY BY FOREIGN COMPANIES

## 4161.  SHRI GOPAL SHETTY:

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

वाणिज् यवव द्यग ं ्री

- (a) whether the Government is aware of any foreign companies conducting any survey for setting up of industries in the country, including Maharashtra;
- (b) if so, the details thereof State/UT-wise; and
- (c) whether the said companies are interested in investing in any particular sector of industry and 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) to (c): Several foreign companies/consultancy agencies do take up general as well  as  specific  study/survey  on  the  potential  of  investment  or  for setting  up  an  industry  in  India.  Companies  that  desire  to  set  up industries in India either apply for Government's permission to invest in India  or  avail  the  automatic  route.  Cases  requiring  Government's permission are given approval upto the approved FDI limit subject to applicable laws/regulations, security and other conditionalities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4160 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-12
Subject: MSME Hub for SC/ST
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: ABHISHEK SINGH

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4160 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 12.12.2016

## MSME HUB FOR SC/ST

## 4160. SHRI ABHISHEK SINGH:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  launched  any  hub  to  provide  professional  support  to entrepreneurs belonging to the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector in the country;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  including  the  area  of  focus  of  work  of  the  hubs  regarding market access, training and financial support; and
- (c) the  details  of  the  funds  allocated/  released  for  establishment  of  new  SC/ST  owned MSMEs and number of jobs generated therefrom during each of the last three years and the current year, State/UT wise?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to(c): Yes, Madam. In pursuance of Budget Announcement 2016-17, the Ministry of  Micro,  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises  (MSME)  has  launched  the  National  Scheduled Caste  and  Scheduled  Tribe  (SC/ST)  Hub.  This  scheme  is  being  implemented  through  the National  Small  Industries  Corporation  Ltd.  (NSIC),  a  public  sector  undertaking  under  the Ministry  of  MSME.  The  SC/ST  Hub  would  provide  professional  support  to  SC/ST entrepreneurs  to  fulfill  the  obligations  under  the  Public  Procurement  Policy  for  Micro  and Small  Enterprises,  adopt  applicable  business  practices  and  leverage  the  Stand  up  India initiative.  The  functions  of  the  Hub  include  collection,  collation  and  dissemination  of information regarding SC/ST enterprises and entrepreneurs, capacity building among existing and prospective SC/ST entrepreneurs through skill training and Entrepreneurs Development Programmes  (EDPs),  vendor  development  programmes,  promoting  participation  of  SC/ST entrepreneurs  in  exhibitions  trade  fairs,  facilitating  SC/ST  entrepreneurs'  participating  in public  procurement  and  monitoring  the  progress,  etc.  The  total  estimated  budget  for  the SC/ST Hub Scheme for the period 2016-20 is Rs. 490 crore.

Further,  the SC/ST Hub Scheme for special subsidy for SC/ST entrepreneurs under Single Point Registration Scheme, Marketing Assistance Scheme and Performance and Credit Rating Scheme has been approved.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4159 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-12
Subject: New MSME Policy
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO. 4159 TO BE ANSWERED ON:  12.12.2016

## NEW MSME POLICY

## 4159.      SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  assessed  the  effectiveness  of  the  new  MSME  Policy 2015;
- (b) if so, the details and the outcome thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to review the said policy on the basis of the said outcome; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

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

(a)to(d): No, Madam. There is no such policy in the name of new MSME Policy 2015. However, the Government of India has established a One-Man Committee with Shri Prabhat Kumar, former Cabinet Secretary, Government of India to make appropriate recommendations for a national policy on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4158 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-12
Subject: Setting up Offices of Petroleum Companies
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: LALLU SINGH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  No. 4158 TO BE ANSWERED ON : 12 th  DECEMBER, 2016

## SETTING UP OFFICES OF PETROLEUM COMPANIES

## 4158.  SHRI LALLU SINGH:

पेट्रोलियम और प्राक ृ लिक गैस मंत्री

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  set  up/  proposes  to  set  up  offices  of  various petroleum companies in Odisha;
- (b) if so, the names of such companies whose offices are likey to be set up along with the locations thereof; and
- (c) the financial burden likely to be borne by various companies as a result thereof along with the benefits likely to accrue to these companies after setting up of said offices?

## ANSWER

पेट्रोलियम और प्राक ृ लिक गैस मंत्रािय में राज्य मंत्री (स्विंत्र प्रभार) (श्री धमेन्द्र प्रधान)

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS

(SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

(a) to (c): Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), a Public Sector Undertaking under the  Ministry,  has  established  an  office  at  Bhubaneshwar,  Odisha  to  look  into  the exploration activities at Mahanadi Basin at a cost of Rs. 106.30 lakh. This office will help ONGC in monitoring exploration and production activities in Mahanadi Basin.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4157 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-12
Subject: Permission of Trekking in Aravali Range
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: RAHUL KASWAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4157 ANSWERED ON 12.12.2016

## PERMISSION OF TREKKING IN ARAVALI RANGE

## 4157. SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the  number  of  peaks  of  Aravali  range  in  Rajasthan  where trekking has been permitted so far;
- (b) whether the Government has granted permission to trek upto various peaks of Aravali range recently;
- (c) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  estimated  number  of trekkers likely to visit those peaks during the ensuing year;
- (d) whether the said proposal is likely to be helpful in increasing the  number  of  foreign  tourists  and  promotion  of  adventure tourism in the country; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): The  development  and  promotion  of  Tourism  including trekking in the Aravali Range is within the purview of the respective State  Governments/UT  Administrations.  The  Ministry  of  Tourism does not specifically provide permissions for trekking.

(d) & (e): Opening up of new tourism destinations and experiences including  trekking  to  various  peaks  would  help  diversify  India's tourism products leading to increase in tourists visits.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4156 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-12
Subject: Aadhaar Card for JEE
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: MAHEISH GIRRI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4156 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.12.2016

## Aadhaar Card for JEE

## 4156. SHRI MAHEISH GIRRI:

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

- (a) whether the Government has announced that Aadhaar card is compulsory for students appearing for Joint Entrance Examination exams in 2017;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  collated  information  about  total  students expected to appear for exam in 2017 and if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government for students to get Aadhaar card on urgent basis;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) the other 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  (e)  :  Yes,  Madam.    With  a  view  to  prevent  impersonation  and  ensure  fair practice, the Joint Apex Board (JAB) which oversees conduct of JEE(Main) exam has decided to make use of Aadhaar number for JEE (Main) exam 2017. All students from the States of Assam, Meghalaya and Jammu & Kashmir, where Aadhaar  coverage  is  low,  can  use  passport  number,  ration  card  number,  bank account  number  or  any  other  valid  Govt.  identity  number  instead  of  Aadhaar number. The CBSE which conducts the exam is also facilitating students who may not have enrolled for Aadhaar to enroll at the nearest enrolment centre and can use 28 digit code printed on the Aadhaar Enrolment slip for applying for JEE exam.

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