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Lok Sabha Question No. 273 (STARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Scheme
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: KIRRON KHER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE

## DEVELOPMENT

## DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 273 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2016

## EK BHARAT SHRESHTHA BHARAT SCHEME

## *273. SHRIMATI KIRRON KHER:

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

- (a) whether the Government is planning to launch 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Scheme' to promote culture and languages of all States in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether an action plan has been drawn for the implementation of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Scheme' and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of initiatives taken by the Government under this scheme;
- (d) whether a timeline has been set for the implementation of these initiatives and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the details of funds allocated/ proposed for this scheme?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

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

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 273 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2016 REGARDING 'EK BHARAT SHRESHTHA BHARAT SCHEME' ASKED BY SHRIMATI KIRRON KHER, HON'BLE MP.

(a) to (d) Yes, Madam. The 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' programme, aims to actively enhance interaction between people of diverse cultures living in different States and UTs in India, with the objective of promoting greater mutual understanding amongst them. As per the programme, each year, every State/UT would be paired with another State/UT in India for reciprocal interaction between the people. It is envisaged through this exchange, that the knowledge of the language, culture, traditions and practices of different states will lead to an enhanced understanding and bonding between one another, thereby strengthening the unity and integrity of India. The States and UTs are to embark on a mission to enhance their cultural, academic and economic ties by entering into a wide range of mutual engagements with the paired States/UTs covering the spheres of music, drama, cuisine, language, history, tourism and other forms of exchange between the people. An indicative list of activities has been drawn up and circulated to the State Governments / UT Administrations and to the key Central Ministries. The States/ UTs may choose, evolve and develop their interaction pattern based on the suggested list as per operational suitability in the course of their interactions.

(e) For the funding of this programme, States/ UTs/ can earmark or dovetail funds available under various existing programmes for conducting Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat events.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 269 (STARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Appointment of Vice-Chancellors
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: KONDA VISHWESHWAR REDDY

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

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO. 269 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2016

## Appointment of Vice-Chancellors

## *269. SHRI KONDA VISHWESHWAR REDDY:

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

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  fixed/  defined  any  criteria  for  appointment  of  ViceChancellors in Central Universities in the country and if so, the details thereof;

(b)  whether  the  Government  has  received  representations  from  various  quarters  for reviewing the system followed currently for the appointment of Vice-Chancellors of central universities; and

(c) if so, the details thereof and the response of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

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

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF LOK SABHA STARRED  QUESTION  NO.  269  FOR  05.12.2016  ASKED  BY  SHRI  KONDA VISHWESHWAR REDDY REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF VICECHANCELLORS

(a) to (c): The appointment of Vice Chancellors in Central Universities is made by President of India  in his capacity as the Visitor  of  concerned University  on the basis of the recommendations  of the Search-cum-Selection Committee  as per the procedure prescribed in the relevant Act and Statutes of the respective University. The Search-cum-Selection Committee comprises nominees of Executive Council/Board of Management/Court of the concerned Central University as well as

Visitor's nominees.

The  qualification  for  the  post  of  Vice  Chancellor  is  prescribed  in  Clause  7.3.0  of 'UGC  Regulations  on  Minimum  Qualifications  for  Appointment  of  Teachers  and other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Measures for the Maintenance  of  Standards  in  Higher  Education,  2010'  as  amended  from  time  to time. These Regulations provide that persons of the highest level of competence, integrity,  morals  and  institutional  commitment  are  to  be  appointed  as  ViceChancellors.  The  Vice-Chancellor  to  be  appointed  should  be  a  distinguished academic,  with  a  minimum  of  10  years  experience  as  Professor  in  a  University system or 10 years experience in an equivalent position in a reputed research and / or academic administrative organization.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 267 (STARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: India-Canada Annual Ministerial Dialogue
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE, RAHUL RAMESH SHEWALE

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

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 267 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05 th  DECEMBER, 2016

## INDIA-CANADA ANNUAL MINISTERIAL DIALOGUE

## *267.   DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE: SHRI RAHUL SHEWALE:

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

- (a) whether  the  third  India-Canada  Annual  Ministerial  Dialogue  was  held  on  29 September, 2016 at Toronto and if so, the details thereof and the issues discussed therein;
- (b) whether India  and  Canada  have  agreed  to  cooperate  at  the  International  Fora  on Trade Facilitation Agreement on Services as well as the unfinished agenda items of Doha Round and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether both sides  have  appreciated  the  need  for  early  institutionalization  of  the CEO Forum mechanism which would be instrumental in forming an organic link and suggest the issues concerning the trade to the Government and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether India has taken up the issue of Canada's Temporary Foreign Workers Entry Programme which has acted as a barrier for the Indian IT companies; and
- (e) if so, the response of the Government of Canada thereto?

## ANSWER

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

a) to  e):  A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 267  FOR ANSWER ON 05 th  DECEMBER, 2016 REGARDING  'INDIA-CANADA ANNUAL MINISTERIAL DIALOGUE'

- (a) Yes, Madam . The third India-Canada Annual Ministerial Dialogue was held  on  29-09-2016  between  the  Minister  of  State  for  Commerce  and Industry,  Smt.  Nirmala  Sitharaman  and  the  Trade  Minister  of  Canada MsChrystia Freeland, at Toronto.

The discussion  covered outstanding trade  and investment related issues and  among  other  things,  focused  on  expanding  bilateral  trade,  having more B 2 B interface  with  constitution  of  CEO Forum  by  Canada  and regular  interaction  between  the  CEOs  on  both  sides.   Discussions  also took place regarding taking forward the ongoing negotiations of Comprehensive  Economic  Partnership  Agreement  (CEPA)  and  Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA).

- (b) India and Canada agreed to cooperate at the International Fora on issues of common interest.
- (c) Yes,  Madam.  Canadian  side  assured  to  work  quickly  to  constitute  the Canadian list  of  members  of  CEO  Forum  and  work  out  modalities  for greater B 2 B interface.
- (d) Yes, Madam.
- (e) The Trade Minister of Canada assured to look into the issues.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3218 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: School Education Quality Index
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RAM KUMAR SHARMA KUSHWAHA

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3218 TO BE ANSWERED ON 5.12.2016

## School Education Quality Index

- †3218. SHRI RAM KUMAR SHARMA: Will the Minister of HUMAN  RESOURCE  DEVELOPMENT  be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government feels that there is a need to give priority to the expansion and growth of education system in the Country; (b) if so, the steps of the Government in this regard; (c)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  a  decision  to  prepare  a  School  Education Quality  Index  on  the  basis  of  various  achievements  in  education  sector  in  all  the States across the Country; (d) if so, the details of various issues selected for assessment purpose under the said Index; and (e) the agency which has been assigned/ being assigned the responsibility for making assessment under the said Index?

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

(a)  &  (b).  Yes,  Madam.    The  Central  Government  through  SSA  and  RMSA  provides assistance to States and UTs for growth and expansion of education system.

Since  the  inception  of  SSA  in  2001  till  30.6.2016,  3.59  lakh  new  elementary schools have been opened, construction of 2.90 lakh school buildings and 17.48 lakh additional classrooms have been completed and 9.61 lakh school toilets constructed, and 15.74 lakh teachers have been recruited. Further Since the inception of RMSA in 2009, 12394 new secondary schools have been approved and funds have been provided for strengthening of 37,382 existing secondary schools. Under RMSA, 120284 teachers including Head Masters are approved till date.

(c) & (d). Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) and NITI Aayog are jointly working on a School Education Quality Index (SEQI) with the goal of institutionalizing a focus on improving education outcomes at the State and UT level. The details of the index are still under preparation.

(e). The data for the index will be uploaded by States and UTs. To monitor the SEQI roll-out and to support the States and UTs, a Project Management Unit (PMU) will be set-up at the National level.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3217 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Quality Audit
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: V. SATHYABAMA

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.3217 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2016

## Quality Audit

## 3217. SHRIMATI V. SATHYA BAMA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken any evaluation and quality audit on the teaching faculties  such  as  those  in  various  Universities/Colleges  in  the  country  are  as  per  the norms of the University Grants Commission (UGC);
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the findings of the Government; and
- (c) the details of 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):  The  University  Grants  Commission  (UGC),  as  per  the  UGC  Act,  1956,  is responsible for promotion and co-ordination of University Education, determination and maintenance  of  standards  of  teaching,  examination  and  research  in  Universities.  To ensure  quality  teaching  faculties  in  Universities/Colleges,  the  UGC  has  notified  rules and  procedures  containing  Academic  Performance  Indicators  (APIs)  in  the  UGC (Minimum  Qualifications  for  Appointment  of  Teachers  and  other  Academic  Staff  in Universities  and  Colleges  and  Measures  for  the  Maintenance  of  Standards  in  Higher Education)  Regulations.  API  scores  are  mandatory  qualifying  benchmarks  for  Career Advancement Scheme and for direct recruitment of teachers and other academic staff in Universities and Colleges.

To  maintain  standards  in  Higher  Education  and  to  ensure  quality  teaching faculties  in  Higher  Educational  Institutions,  the  Central  Government  reviews  minimum qualifications  and  teacher  performance  indicators  from  time  to  time.  On  the  basis  of such reviews, the UGC brings in amendments to APIs both for Career Advancement Scheme and for direct recruitment of teachers and other academic staff in Universities and Colleges. The last such amendments to APIs was effected through the notification of the 4 th Amendment to the UGC (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic  Staff in Universities and Colleges and Measures  for the Maintenance  of  Standards  in  Higher  Education),  Regulations,  2016  dated  11 th July, 2016.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3215 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: World Class Institutes
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY, SUKENDER REDDY GUTHA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3215 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2016

## World Class Institutes 3215. SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDY KOTHA: SHRI GUTHA SUKENDER REDDY:

Will	the	Minister	of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be	pleased	to	state: (a)	whether	it	is	a	fact	that	National	Institution	for	Transforming	India	(NITI)	Aayog	has asked	 the	 Ministry	 to	 further	 liberalise	 regulations	 for	 the	 proposed	 World	 Class Institutes	 and	 if	 so,	 the	 details	 thereof	 along	 with	 the	 recommendations	 made	 by	 the NITI	Aayog	in	this	matter; (b)	the	hindrances	faced	by	the	Government	in	incorporating	them; (c)	the	details	of	the	institutes	emerging	as	world	class	institutes;	and (d)	 the	 steps	 being	 taken	 by	 the	 Government	 to	 make	 the	 proposed	 world	 class institutes	 autonomy	 without	 any	 interference	 of	 the	 Government	 or	 the	 regulatory

- bodies?

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

(a)	to	(d):	No,	Madam.	Ministry	of	Human	Resource	Development	in	consultation	with University Grants Commission (UGC) is formulating an enabling Regulatory Architecture	 for	 10	 Public	 &	 10	 Private	 Higher	 Educational	 Institutions	 to	 emerge	 as World	 Class	 Institutions.	 Public	 comments	 were	 invited	 on	 the	 draft	 Guidelines	 and Regulations	for	the	same	to	which	among	others,	NITI	Ayog	has	also	responded.	The inputs	received	are	under	consideration	in	the	Ministry. The	identification	/	selection	of	the	Institutes	as	World	Class	Institutions	shall	be made	after	the	Guidelines	and	Regulations	are	notified.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3213 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: New Legislation for Kendriya Vidyalayas
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: SUNIL KUMAR SINGH

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3213 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2016

## NEW LEGISLATION FOR KENDRIYA VIDYALAYAS

## † 3213. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SINGH:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a) whether the  Government proposes to enact any new legislation pertaining  to the Kendriya Vidyalayas in the Country; and (b) if so, the details of the provisions likely to be made in the said legislation, along

- with details of draft 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. 3209 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Welfare of Delivery Boys
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: T.G. VENKATESH BABU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3209 TO BE ANSWERED ON 5.12.2016 WELFARE OF DELIVERY BOYS

## 3209. SHRI VENKATESH BABU T.G.:

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

- (a)whether the Government is aware that the delivery boys working in online shopping portals  have  long  and  erratic  working  hours  without  allowance,  meager  salary, higher delivery targets lack of rest, basic amenities in the office;
- (b)if so, the details thereof and the estimated number of delivery boys working in such
- organizations in the country;
- (c)whether the Government has taken any steps to protect the interest   of workers employed  in  the  online  portals  and  to  ensure  better  pay,  amenities  and  health cover to them; and
- (d)if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): The  working  conditions  of  delivery  boys  working  in  online  shopping portals are governed by Shops and Establishment Act of respective State Government and suitable action is taken by the respective State Government for any violation of the provisions of their Act.

The Government of India have framed the 'Model Shops and Establishment  (Regulation  of  employment  and  Conditions  of  Service)  Bill  2016,  a Model Bill to bring about uniformity in the legislative provisions, making it easier for all the States to adopt it and thereby ensuring uniform working  conditions across the country.  It  has  been  circulated  to  all  States  for  adopting  the  same  as  it  is  or  by modifying their existing State Shops and Establishment Act as per their requirement. The Model Bill will cover only establishments employing ten or more workers except manufacturing units.

The main provisions of the Model Bill inter-alia, include freedom to operate 365 days in a year and opening/closing time of establishment. Provision for women to be  permitted  during  night  shift  if  the  provisions  of  shelter,  rest  room  ladies  toilet, adequate protection of their dignity and transportation etc. exists.  No discrimination against women in the matter of recruitment, training, transfer or promotions. Online one common registration through a simplified procedure, powers of Government to make rules regarding adequate measures to be taken by the employer for the safety and health of workers, provision of clean and safe drinking water, lavatory, first aid etc  and crèche and canteen by group of establishments, in case, it is not possible due to constraint in space or otherwise by individual establishment, five paid festive holidays in addition to national holidays etc. are some of other provisions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3207 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Dance Academy on Kuchipudi
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: GEETHA KOTHAPALLI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3207 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2016

## DANCE ACADEMY ON KUCHIPUDI

## 3207. SHRIMATI KOTHAPALLI GEETHA:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  the  Government  of  Andhra  Pradesh proposes Kuchipudi Natyaramam, an international dance academy to be build in  Kuchipudi  Village,  Krishna  District,  Andhra  Pradesh  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (b)   the details of the proposed facilities for artists as part of the project and other facilities to be offered in the proposed academy; and
- (c) whether the Government proposes to financially assist/ fund this project and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR CULTURE & TOURISM (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

## ANSWER

- (a) to (c): The  State  Government  of  Andhra  Pradesh  (Project  Authority)  has submitted  a  proposal  to  this  Ministry  for  construction  of  Multi-Cultural Tagore  Complex  at  Natyaramam  Cultural  Centre,  Kuchipudi,  Andhra Pradesh. The total project cost indicated by the State Government is Rs. 186.00 crore and assistance sought from this Ministry is Rs. 50.00 crore. This  complex  would  have  grand  theatres/auditorium,  partionable  halls and the other components of the Natyaramam Cultural Centre would be Dance & Arts Academy & Cultural Village etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3205 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Trade Sanctions
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: RAM CHARITRA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3205 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05 th  DECEMBER, 2016

## TRADE SANCTIONS

## 3205. SHRI RAM CHARITRA NISHAD:

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

- (a) whether the United States of America (USA) is seeking trade sanctions against India after winning a dispute at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) regarding Indian restrictions on imports of USA poultry meat, eggs and live pigs;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the USA has requested a WTO meeting to launch the claim for compensation; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (d):    In  the  WTO  dispute  DS430  (India  -  Measures  Concerning  the  Importation  of Certain Agricultural Products), the United States (US) sought authorization from WTO Dispute Settlement  Body  (DSB)  for  trade  sanctions  against  India  for  its non-compliance of Appellate Body/Panel ruling in this dispute. WTO DSB has referred the US request to the arbitration under Article 22.6 of the WTO Dispute Settlement  Understanding  (DSU).  Government  of  India  (GOI)  had  issued  the Notification as well as the Amended Notification and considers it compliant with its obligations pursuant to the WTO rulings.

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