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Lok Sabha Question No. 3086 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Fellowship Amount to Scholars
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: R. PARTHIPAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3086 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2016

## Fellowship Amount to Scholars

3086. SHRI R. PARTHIPAN:

- Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a)  whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  increase  the  fellowship  amount  to  encourage research scholars in the country and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether it would attract more students into research activities and if so, the details thereof; (c)  whether  the  existing  system  of  Junior  Research  Fellowship,  Senior  Fellowship  and  Post Doctoral Fellowship is meagre to satisfy the research requirements of the scholars; and (d)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  corrective  measures  taken  by  the  Government  in  this
- regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  &  (b):  No,  Madam.  There  is  no  proposal  under  consideration  by  University  Grants Commission (UGC) to increase the fellowship amount as it has already enhanced the UGC fellowships/scholarships by 55% with effect from 01.12.2014. Revised rates of Fellowships/Scholarships  amount  for  the  scholars  under  various  schemes  are  available  at http://www.ugc.ac.in/pdfnews/6042860\_Revised-rates-of-Fellowships.pdf

(c)  &  (d):  No,  Madam.  The  emoluments  under  various  fellowship  schemes  implemented  by UGC are revised on the basis of guidelines issued by Department of Science and Technology (DST) from time to time. The amounts of Junior Research Fellowship, Senior Fellowship and Post Doctoral Fellowship were revised with effect from 01.12.2014 on the basis of DST Office Memorandum no. SR/S9/Z-09/2012 dated October 21, 2014.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3084 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Set up of Museum in Kaushambi
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: VINOD KUMAR SONKAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3084 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2016

## SET UP OF MUSEUM IN KAUSHAMBI

## † 3084. SHRI VINOD KUMAR SONKAR :

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the Archaeological  Survey  of  India had  carried out excavation  in Kaushambi district  of Uttar  Pradesh from  where  a  lot  of  ancient  relics  and  idols were reportedly recovered and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to preserve the said ancient relics and idols by constructing a museum in the Kaushambi district;
- (c) if so, the response of the Government in this regard;
- (d) whether the Government has proposed any scheme for the famous Buddha place Kaushambi to bring it on the cultural map of India for promoting tourist activities; and
- (e) if so, the status of the implementation of the said scheme?

## ANSWER

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

(DR.  MAHESH SHARMA )

- (a) to (c) No,  Madam.  Archaeological  Survey  of  India  (ASI)  had  not  carried  out excavation in Kaushambi. However, the site was excavated by the Allahabad University,  Allahabad.  The  excavated  artifacts  and  idols  recovered  from  the excavation  are  displayed  in  the  Allahabad  University  Museum  and  National Museum Allahabad for scientific preservation and research.
- (d) & (e) The  site  has  been  included  in  the  Buddhist  circuit  for  promotion  of  tourist activities. The site is maintained and preserved in presentable condition. Basic tourist  amenities  like  approach  road,  public  convenience  and  drinking  water facilities have been provided at the site.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3082 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Low Cost Tourism in NER
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: DIPSINH SHANKARSINH RATHOD, VINOD CHAVDA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3082 ANSWERED ON 05.12.2016

## LOW COST TOURISM IN NER

3082. SHRI D. S. RATHOD:

SHRI VINOD LAKHAMASHI CHAVDA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  any  plan  for  the  low  cost tourism  in  North  Eastern  Region  (NER)  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (b) whether  the Government  proposes  more  fund  to  market tourism in India including in the NER; and
- (c)
- if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): The  Ministry  of  Tourism  has  launched  following  two  new schemes pursuant to the Budget 2014-15 announcements:
- (1)    Swadesh Darshan for Integrated Development of Tourist Circuits around Specific Themes.
- (2) National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual  Augmentation  Drive  (PRASAD)  to  beautify  and improve  the  amenities  and  infrastructure  at  pilgrimage centres.

Under  Swadesh  Darshan,  integrated  development  of  theme based circuits including North-East India Circuit has been taken up for holistic and inclusive development which can provide engaging and  complete  tourism  experience  to  both  domestic  and  foreign tourists  including  low  budget  tourists.  The  Scheme  envisages enhancement of tourist attractiveness in a  sustainable manner by developing world class infrastructure in the circuit destination.

The PRASAD  Scheme  guidelines envisage the integrated development of pilgrimage destinations in a planned, prioritized and sustainable manner to provide complete religious tourism experience to both domestic tourists including low budget segment and foreign tourists. (b) & (c):   The Ministry of Tourism as part of its on-going promotional  activities,  promotes  the  various  tourism  destinations and products of every State/Union Territory of the country including North Eastern Region as a holistic destination in the domestic and international markets with the budget earmarked for this purpose.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3081 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: RCEP
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: (ADV.) JOICE GEORGE

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3081 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05 th  DECEMBER, 2016

## RCEP

## 3081. ADV. JOICE GEORGE:

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

- (a) whether the Government has finalised the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the major provisions envisaged in the said RCEP;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  not  made  public  RCEP  documents  and  if  so,  the  details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (d) whether the Government has received any representation against the RCEP and if so, the details thereof along with the action taken thereon?

## ANSWER

okf.kT; ,oa m|ksx jkT; ea=h ¼Jherh fueZyk lhrkje.k½ ¼Lora= izHkkj½

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

(a):  No  Madam,  the  Regional  Comprehensive  Economic  Partnership  (RCEP) negotiations are not yet concluded.

(b):  Institutionally,  RCEP  consists  of  15  negotiating  groups  namely  the  Trade Negotiating  Committee  (TNC)  which  is  the  apex  negotiating  group;  8  working groups relating to goods, services, investment, competition, economic and technical cooperation (ECOTECH), intellectual property (IP) legal and institutional issues (LII) and e-commerce; and 6 sub working groups relating to SPS (sanitary and  phytosanitary  measures),  STRACAP  (standards,  Technical  regulations  and conformity assessment procedures); rules of origin (ROO); customs procedures and trade facilitation (CPTF); financial services; and telecommunication.

(c)  &  (d):  The  negotiations  are  ongoing  and  the  government  regularly  holds stakeholders' consultations for seeking inputs on various issues of RCEP.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3080 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Establishment of Martyrs’ Museum
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNPURIA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3080 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05/12/2016

## ESTABLISHMENT OF MARTYRS' MUSEUM

## †3080.  SHRI  SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNAPURIA

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a)    whether  the  relatives  of  Bhagat  Singh,  Chandrashekhar  Azad  and  other freedom  fighter martyrs have given a demand letter to the Government for establishing a martyrs' museum and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)     whether the Government is considering to establish such museum in  memory of the martyrs in Delhi; and
- (c)    if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE (IC) CULTURE & TOURISM

## (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a) to  (c)  Ministry  of  Culture  does  not  establish  museum  on  its  own.  However,  it operates 'Museum Grant Scheme' under which financial assistance is provided to State Governments, Autonomous Bodies, Local Bodies, Societies and Trusts under the Indian Societies Act of 1860(XXI)  or a similar legislation, for setting up of  new museum and development of infrastructure of existing museum.

Ministry of Culture has not received any proposal for establishing martyrs' museum in the memory of freedom fighter martyrs.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3079 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Impact of Chinese Imports
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: DHARMENDRA YADAV, GOPAL CHINAYYA SHETTY

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3079(H)

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 05 th  DECEMBER, 2016

## IMPACT OF CHINESE IMPORTS

## 3079(H). SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV: SHRI GOPAL SHETTY:

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

- (a) whether  cheap  Chinese  imports  have  affected  the  operational  viability  of  the  domestic industries, particularly in the manufacturing sector;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the corrective steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

okf.kT; ,oa m|ksx jkT; ea=h ¼Jherh fueZyk lhrkje.k½ ¼Lora= izHkkj½

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

- (a) to (c):    Import  of  an  item  takes  place only  when similar item is either not available in the domestic market or is available at a cheaper rate outside the country than the one available in the domestic market. Excess capacity overseas and downward pressure on international prices in light of the global slowdown has led to enhanced competitive pressure on domestic producers from foreign suppliers in some sectors.

Indian industry, if affected by such imports, can seek remedies for invoking trade defence measures like imposition of anti-dumping duty, countervailing duty and safeguard duty.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3078 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Irregularities in Export of Spices
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3078(H) TO BE ANSWERED ON 05 th  DECEMBER, 2016

## IRREGULARITIES IN EXPORT OF SPICES

## 3078(H). SHRI KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR:

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

- (a) whether irregularities by big traders have been reported in the exports of spices especially in exports of turmeric power, dry ginger, coriander, salt and pepper;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken by the Government in this regard;
- (c) whether this is likely to lead to scarcity and rise in prices of the said spices in the market and hoarders are likely to take advantage of this situation and if so, the details thereof along with the remedial measures taken in this regard; and
- (d) whether the said spices are likely to return to Indian Market through imports and 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): No specific report of irregularities especially in export of turmeric powder, dry ginger, coriander,  salt  and  pepper  by  big  traders  has  been  received.  However,  government  regularly monitors through the Spices Board, the quality of spices and trade related issues in order to ensure that the interests of the producers and exporters of Indian spices are protected.
- (c) : Question does not arise.
- (d) No  instance  of  such  return  of  spices  through  imports  has  been  reported.  India  imports certain spices of specific grades and quality for the purpose of processing, value-addition and reexport.  Strict  control  is  exercised  on  the  quality  of  such  imports  under  the  relevant  rules  and regulations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3076 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: MIT to help NITs
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: G. HARI

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3076 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2016

## MIT to help NITs

## 3076.  SHRI G. HARI:

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

- (a) whether the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) of USA is being roped in to reform pedagogy and curriculum at the National Institutes of Technology across the Country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  approved  the  matter  and  would  soon  ask MIT to  depute  a  team  of  experts  in  engineering  discipline  to  visit  a  few NITs; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

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

(a) to (d) : With  a  view  to  improve  pedagogy  /  curricula  on  the  National Institutes  of  Technology  to  raise  it  to  global  level,  discussions  have  been  held with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) of USA.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3075 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Voluntarily Contribution in Pension Scheme
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: K. ASHOK KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3075 TO BE ANSWERED ON 5.12.2016

## VOLUNTARILY CONTRIBUTION IN PENSION SCHEME

3075. SHRI K. ASHOK KUMAR:

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

- (a)whether  the  Employees'  Provident  Fund  Organisation  proposes  to allow  its  subscribers  to  voluntarily  contribute  towards  its  pension scheme in addition to their employers contributions;
- (b)if so, the details thereof;
- (c)whether  the  EPFO  has  allowed/proposes  to  allow  employees  to contribute  towards  EPS  95  for  getting  enhanced  benefits  after retirement; and
- (d)if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): No decision in this regard has been taken.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3074 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Rules for Government Aided Schools
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RAM SWAROOP SHARMA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3074 TO BE ANSWERED ON 5 th  DECEMBER, 2016

## Rules for Government Aided Schools

## †3074. SHRI RAM SWAROOP SHARMA:

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

- (a) whether the recruitment of administrative officers and teachers, salary and allowances in  the  Government  aided  schools  are  fixed  as  per  Government  rules  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (b) whether large scale irregularities in the recruitment of teachers have been brought to the notice of the Government recently in the country if so, the details thereof, State-wise including Delhi;
- (c) whether the teachers in the said schools have been given the benefits of Seventh Pay Commission;
- (d) whether  the  Government  has  received  any  complaint  that  the  school  administration exploits teachers and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the details of remedial steps taken by the Government in this regard?

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

(a) to (e): The  recruitment,  service  conditions  and  duties  of  staff  including  teaching, nonteaching  staff  and  contract  employees  come  under  the  domain  of  respective  State Governments and UT Administration  and data on this aspect are not maintained Centrally. The Central Government, through the flagship programmes of Sarva Shiksa Abhiyan (SSA) at elementary level and Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) at secondary level, provides  financial  assistance  to  State  Governments  and  UTs  for  additional  teachers  to maintain appropriate Pupil Teacher Ratio as per the prescribed norms for various levels of schooling.  Accordingly,  complaints  on  the  issue  are  forwarded  to  the  respective  State Governments and UT Administrations for appropriate action.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3073 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Non-NET Fellowship
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: K. C. VENUGOPAL

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3173 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2016

## SHORTAGE OF TEACHERS IN ERNAKULAM 3173. SHRIMATI P.K. SREEMATHI TEACHER:

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

- (a) whether  it  has  been  noticed  by  the  Government  that  there  is  shortage  of teachers  in  Kendriya  Vidyalayas  across  the  country,  especially  in  Ernakulam region of Kerala State; and
- (b) if so, the steps taken by Government to fill up the vacancies?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) As  on  1 st November  2016,  10,119  teaching  posts  (including  Principals  and Vice-Principals) are lying vacant in the Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs), across the country of which 460 pertain to Ernakulam region.
- (b) The filling up of vacancies of teaching staff is a continuous process. However, while  the  process  for  regular  recruitment  is  undertaken  from  time  to  time,  in  the interim,  with  a  view  to  ensuring  that  the  academic  interests  of  the  students  are  not adversely affected, contractual teachers are engaged, as per requirement.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3072 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Inclusion of Kumbh in Intangible Cultural Heritage
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: RAJAN BABURAO  VICHARE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNTARRED QUESTION NO.3072

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2016

## Inclusion of Kumbh in Intangible Cultural Heritage

## 3072.   SHRI RAJAN VICHARE:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  include  'Kumbh'  which  is  the largest  Hindu  pilgrimage  fair  in  global  Intangible  Cultural  Heritage List;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR CULTURE & TOURISM

## (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a)  to  (c)  Yes  Madam.  The  nomination  dossier  for  inscription  of  Kumbh Mela  in  the  Representative  List  of  the  Intangible  Cultural  Heritage  of Humanity  of  the  United  Nations  Educational,  Scientific and  Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has been submitted in the year 2016.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3071 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Assistance to States for Industrialisation
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: MAJ. GEN. (RETD) BHUWAN CHANDRA KHANDURI AVSM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

## DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY & PROMOTION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3071. TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE 5 TH  DECEMBER, 2016.

## ASSISTANCE TO STATES FOR INDUSTRIALISATION

## 3071.  MAJ GEN B C KHANDURI AVSM (RETD.):

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

## वाणिज् यवव द्यग ं ्री

- (a) whether the various State Governments  including the Government  of Uttarakhand have submitted any action plan and sought financial assistance to enhance industrialisation in the States;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State/ UT-wise; and
- (c) the action taken by the Government on these proposals?

## 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): Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) has not received any action plan from any State to enhance industrialization in the States.  So far as  the  State  Government  of  Uttarakhand  is  concerned,  a  proposal  was received to extend the Special Package Scheme, being implemented in the State  from  07  January  2003  up  to  31.03.2017  for  a  further  period  of  three years viz. up to  the year 2020.
- (c) : The Government has decided to constitute a Committee under the Chairmanship   of Chief Executive Officer, NITI Aayog consisting of Secretaries of   Ministries/Departments of Development of North Eastern Region, Expenditure,  Commerce,  Skill  Development  and  Entrepreneurship, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Textiles, Tourism, Health and Family Welfare, Power and Industrial Policy and Promotion to examine and suggest  a  roadmap  for  a  new  industrial  policy  for  North  Eastern  and Himalayan States including Uttarakhand.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3070 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Overcharging from Tourists at Vaishno Devi
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: PRATAPRAO GANPATRAO JADHAV

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†3070 ANSWERED ON 05.12.2016

## OVERCHARGING FROM TOURISTS AT VAISHNO DEVI

†3070. SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the  Government has received any information about charging  arbitrary  fare  and  harassing  the  tourists  travelling between Katra to Vaishno Devi in Jammu & Kashmir;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government proposes to take any steps  to save travellers from over-charging fare and harassments and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): The  State  Government  of  Jammu  and  Kashmir  has informed that the track from Katra to Vaishno Devi  in Jammu and Kashmir  State  is  closely  monitored  by  them  and  any  differences arising  between  tourists  and  service  providers  on  any  issue  are resolved  on  the  spot  by  the  active  approach  of  the  concerned agencies.

The  Ministry  of  Tourism  has  not  received  any  information about charging arbitrary fare.

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