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Lok Sabha Question No. 3032 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Teachers on ad-hoc Appointment
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: DEVJI MANSINGRAM PATEL

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3032

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2016

## Teachers on ad-hoc Appointment

## 3032. SHRI DEVJI M. PATEL:

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

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  a  large  number  of  teachers  are  working  on  ad-hoc system in various colleges of University of Delhi since long;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor, college-wise;

(c) whether the guidelines in place for recruiting teachers on ad-hoc basis in various colleges of Delhi are being followed there in letter and spirit;

(d) whether there have been instances in the past particularly in University of Delhi wherein adhoc teachers were regularised keeping in view the service rendered in the University/college and if so, the details thereof;

(e)  whether  there  have  been  court  orders  to  regularise  ad-hoc  teacher  in  various  universities colleges in the past; and

(f) if so the details thereof and the time line decided to regularise teachers working as ad-hoc in various colleges of University of Delhi?

## 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  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. The engagement of ad-hoc faculty members is done by the colleges as per the Executive Council's Resolution of the University of Delhi and the Governing Bodies of the colleges are the appointing authorities of the ad-hoc teachers of the respective colleges. There is no provision for regularization of the services of the ad-hoc faculty members as per the rules and no such instance is available on records.  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.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3030 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Impact of TPP and TTIP
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: SRINIVAS KESINENI, B.V. NAYAK

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3030

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 05 th  DECEMBER, 2016

## IMPACT OF TPP AND TTIP

## 3030.   SHRI KESINENI NANI:

## SHRI B.V. NAIK:

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

- (a) whether India has joined or proposes to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and TransAtlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has evaluated the impact of TPP and TTIP on Indian economy and exports;
- (c) whether the Indian manufacturing and exports are likely to suffer on account of zero duty access  for  countries  like  Cambodia  and  Vietnam  to  markets  in  the  West  and  if  so,  the details thereof; and
- (d) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  mitigate  the  likely  impact  on  India's  exports, investment inflows and technology imports due to TPP and TTIP and ensure that Indian Industries does not suffer?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (d):  No Madam. Government has neither joined nor sought membership of either Trans-Pacific  Partnership  (TPP)  or  Transatlantic  Trade  and  Investment  Partnership (TTIP). Negotiations of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) have been concluded but the agreement  is not yet ratified by participating countries.  Members  of  the Transatlantic  Trade  and  Investment  Partnership  (TTIP)  are  currently  engaged  in negotiations.  Government  is  continuously  monitoring  developments  with  regard  to Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) in close consultation with industry stakeholders.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3027 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Observance of Library Day
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: B. SREERAMULU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3027 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2016

## OBSERVANCE OF LIBRARY DAY

3027.  SHRI B. SRIRAMULU:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to observe a 'National Library Day' and 'world Book Day' to focus on the importance of books and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the steps proposed to be taken to promote reading habit?

## (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

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

## ANSWER

- (a) & (b)   National  Library  of  India,  Kolkata  observes  'National  Library  Day'  on  1 st February  as  its  foundation  day.  Also  various  libraries  in  India  celebrate  12 th August as 'National Librarian Day' in the honour of Shri S. R. Ranganathan who is  considered  as  the  father  of  library  science  in  India.    'World  Book  Day'  is observed  by  National  Library  and  other  libraries  in  India  every  year  on  23 rd April. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has declared 23 rd April as World Book and Copyright Day.
- (c) Lending  of  books  by  Libraries  itself  contributes  to  promoting  reading  habit. Various  steps  such  as  organization  of  book  fairs,  and  exhibitions,  promoting public library movement by providing assistance to public libraries, community awareness building and outreach programmes involving readers, local community  and  school  children,  publication  of  reasonably  priced  books  by National Book Trust for general readers and children, etc. have been taken to promote reading habit. Also Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation provides book assistance to various public libraries under its matching and non-matching schemes to promote reading habit.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3026 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Kasturba Gandhi Vidyalayas
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY, SUKENDER REDDY GUTHA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3026 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2016

## Kasturba Gandhi Vidyalayas

## 3026. 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 the Government is planning to introduce Intermediate Education in  Kasturba  Gandhi  Girls  Vidyalayas  throughout  the  country  and  if  so,  the  details thererof;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  received  any  representation  from  the  State  of  Telangana with  regard  to  sanction  necessary  funds  for  starting  Intermediate  Education  in  KGGV schools in the State, if so, the details thereof;
- (c)   the response of the Government to the request and the quantum of funds being allocated for this purpose, State/UT-wise; and
- (d)   if not, the reasons therefor?

## A N S W E R

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

- (a): No  Madam,  as  per  existing  Kasturba  Gandhi  Balika  Vidyalayas  (KGBVs)  financial norms, which is a part of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) there is no provision for Intermediate Education.
- (b): A  representation  has  been  received  from  the  State  Government  of  Telangana  for expanding  the  Kasturba  Gandhi  Balika  Vidyalaya  (KGBV)  scheme  to  include  intermediate education. No other details have been received along with the representation.
- (c) & (d): The  request  cannot  be  agreed  to  as  per  the  existing  norms  under  the  Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3024 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Education for Youth
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: OM BIRLA, CHANDU LAL SAHU

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3024 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2016

## Education for Youth

## 3024.   SHRI OM BIRLA: SHRI CHANDU LAL SAHU:

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

(a) whether the Government has started to work on any new policy to provide better facilities to youth in education sector;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## (DR. MAHENDRA NATH PANDEY)

(a)  to  (c):  The  National  Youth  Policy,  2014  formulated  by  the  Ministry  of  Youth  Affairs  and Sports recommends specific policy interventions for development and empowerment of youth in 11 priority areas, namely, education, employment and skill development, entrepreneurship, health and healthy lifestyle, sports, promotion of social values, community engagement, participation in politics and governance, youth engagement, inclusion and social justice. The implementation of the Policy is the collective responsibility of all concerned Central Ministries/ Departments, State Governments as well as other stake holders. The specific actionable interventions in the priority area of education are (i) to build system capacity and (ii) promote skill development and life-long learning.

The Ministry of Human Resource Development is implementing several schemes aimed at enhancing literacy and basic education of the youth, expanding access to all levels of education, including higher and technical education, promoting equity and improving quality of education. There  has  also  been  significant  focus  on  curriculum  reform  to  increase  employability  of  the graduates. The scheme of Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) seeks to strengthen the state higher education sector. Further, scholarships are being provided to meritorious students as also  interest  subsidy  on  educational  loans  is  provided  to  students  from  economically  weaker sections.

Presently, the Government is in the process of formulating a New Education Policy (NEP) to meet the changing dynamics of the population's requirement with regard to quality education, innovation and research, aiming to make India a knowledge superpower by equipping its youth and students with the necessary skills and knowledge and to eliminate the shortage of manpower in science, technology, academics and industry. Our country has a demographic advantage of the largest youth population in the world and proposed NEP aims at integrating skills within education so as to reap the demographic dividend.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3022 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Regional Study on MSME
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: DEVAJIBHAI GOVINDBHAI FATEPARA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3022 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2016

## REGIONAL STUDY ON MSME

## 3022. SHRI DEVAJIBHAI G FATEPARA:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  conducted  any  regional  study  to  identify  the  areas  of entrepreneurial capacity for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country;
- (b) if so, the details and the findings thereof; State/UT-wise including Gujarat; and
- (c) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  increase  its  share  of  contribution  in  the manufacturing  and  services  sector  of  these  areas  and  the  details  of  the  package  of  any announced in this regard ?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): No, Madam.
- (b): Does not arise.
- (c): All  the  promotional  activities  undertaken  by  the  Ministry  of  Micro,  Small  and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India are in pursuance of The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006. Major schemes of the Ministry of  MSME  that,  inter-alia,  include  International  Cooperation,  Prime  Minister  Employment Generation  Programme,  Market  Development  Assistance,  Credit  Linked  Capital  Subsidy Scheme,  MSE-Cluster  Development  Programme,  Credit  Guarantee  Scheme  and  National Manufacturing Competitiveness Programme etc. are geared towards promotion, development and  enhancement of competitiveness of MSMEs  and  thereby  increase its share of contribution in the manufacturing and services sector.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3019 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Financial Assistance to NGOs
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: LAXMAN GILUWA, RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†3019

## LOK SABHA ANSWERED ON 05.12.2016

## FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO NGOs

## †3019. SHRI LAXMAN GILUWA: SHRI RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the  names  of  the  NGOs  that  have  been  provided  financial assistance  under  various  schemes  of  the  Ministry  in  the country including in Jharkhand;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof,  NGO-wise  and  State/UT-wise  during the last three years;
- (c) the names of the schemes under which the above NGOs have been provided the financial assistance;
- (d) the total funds provided as financial assistance, Scheme-wise in this regard; and
- (e) whether any irregularities have been reported in the functioning  of  the  said  NGOs  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof including the action taken against them?

## ANSWER

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

(a): The  Ministry  of  Tourism  has  no  specific  scheme  to  provide financial  assistance  to  Non-Governmental  Organizations  (NGOs). The Ministry of Tourism, however, provides financial assistance to organizers of events at the National/International level that have the potential for promotion of tourism to and/or within the country. The proposals are sanctioned on the basis of the eligibility conditions of the organizers and information regarding the status of the organizers  as  to  whether  they  are  Registered  Societies,  Private Limited Companies or NGOs, is not specifically solicited.

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

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3018 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Admission in Science Stream
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: NANDI YELLAIAH

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3018 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2016

Admission in Science Stream

3018. SHRI NANDI YELLAIAH:

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

(a) whether the Government has been made aware of instances of denial of admission to  students  for  class-XI  for  science  stream,  by  private  and  Government  schools  in various parts of the country including Delhi;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

(c) the remedial steps taken by the Government in this regard; and

(d) the details of the criteria to be followed by schools in the country with regard to stream allocation for science/ humanities, etc.?

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

(a) to  (d)  :  Admissions  in  Science  Stream  in  Class  XI  in  Private  and  Government Central  Board  of  Secondary  Education  (CBSE)    affiliated  schools  are  governed  in accordance with Examination Bye-Laws of CBSE.  Complaints in this regard against any of  its  affiliated  schools  is  dealt  with  as  per  provisions  of  Examination  Bye-Laws  of CBSE.  Education being in the concurrent list, majority of the schools including Private Schools and School Education Boards come under Administrative control of respective State  Governments  and  it  is  for  them  to  determine  the  criteria  to  be  followed  by schools in the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3017 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Selection Process in DU
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: VIKRAM USENDI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3017 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2016

## Selection Process in DU

## 3017. SHRI VIKRAM USENDI:

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

- (a)   whether a selection meeting for various posts in Delhi University (DU) was held during the last year;
- (b)   if so, the total number of persons appeared in this selection and number of people who have been promoted and who are yet to be promoted;
- (c)   whether the Government has noticed any irregularities in this regard including supersession of seniors and the delay in appointments, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)   the corrective 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 (d) University  of  Delhi  has  informed  that  the  meetings  of  the  Selection  Committee  for appointment  and  promotion  of  faculty  members  in  the  University  Departments  were  held  till 27.07.2015.  However,  information  on  the  total  number  of  persons  appeared/promoted  in  this selection  is  not  maintained  in  a  chronicled  manner.  The  meetings  of  the  Selection  Committees were  carried  out  as  per  the  rules.    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 with the approval of its statutory bodies, such as Executive council, Academic Council and Court etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3016 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Reclaiming of Kohinoor
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: KIRTI (JHA) AZAD

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3016 TO BE ANSWERED ON 5.12. 2016.

## RECLAIMING OF KOHINOOR

## 3016.  SHRI KIRTI AZAD:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that there are a number of petitions pending  before  the Hon'ble  Supreme  Court    that  Government  of  India  should  demand  the return of  the 'Kohinoor';
- (b) the  stand of British  Government on the same in response to the request of Government of India  thereof;
- (c) whether    the  Government    is  in  touch  with  the  Government  of  United Kingdom and if so, the details of the last position/stand of that Government communicated in this regard;
- (d) whether  the  issue  has  ever  figured  in  bilateral  talks  between  the  two countries; and
- (e) if so, the outcome thereof?

## ANSWER

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

## (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a) There is  only one petition i.e. W.P. No. 185/2016 pending in Supreme Court  of  India--All  Human  Rights  and  Social  Justice  Front  Vs.  High Commissioner of U K & Ors regarding return of Kohinoor diamond and other artefacts from London, United Kingdom.
- (b) to (e) Government  of  India  has  been  mindful  of  the  sentiments  that  have been expressed by the Indian public and the Parliament from time to time,  about  the  return  of  the  Kohinoor  and  other  items  to  India. Consequently,  the  Ministry  of  External  Affairs  continues  to  explore ways and  means  for  obtaining  a  satisfactory  resolution  to  this  issue with the United Kingdom Government.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3015 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Tea Production in Assam
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: MAULANA BADRUDDIN AJMAL

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3015

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 05 th  DECEMBER, 2016

## TEA PRODUCTION IN ASSAM

## 3015. SHRI BADRUDDIN AJMAL:

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

- (a) whether it is true that more than half of the country's tea production comes from Assam;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the longer dry periods and change in rainfall pattern in North East have increased tea production cost; and
- (d) if  so,  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  provide  assistance  to  tea  farmers  and  to balance the international market price with Indian Tea Traders?

## ANSWER

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

(a)& (b): Yes, Madam. During the year 2015-16, the tea production in Assam was 652.95 M. Kgs. which accounted for fifty-three per cent of the total production of 1233.14 M. Kgs in the  country.    Similarly,  during  the  current  year  (April-September,  2016),  Assam  produced 432.43  M.  Kgs.  of  tea  which  accounted  for  fifty-four  percent  of  the  total  production  of 795.89M.Kgs. so far.

(c)&  (d):  The  tea  industry  is  facing  problems  due  to  climate  change  resulting  in  erratic distribution  of  rainfall  with  extended  periods  of  droughts  followed  by  heavy  rainfall. Irrigation  has  become  imperative  and  pest  and  disease  incidence  is  on  the  rise.  This  has become a challenge in tea production in Assam. Accordingly, the tea garden owners have to incur higher costs for irrigation and pest/disease control.

In  order  to  help  the  growers  to  mitigate  the  increased  cost,  Tea  Board  under  the  Tea Development & Promotion Scheme is providing financial assistance for creation of Irrigation facilities.  Financial  assistance  of Rs.  6.25  Crores  during  the  year  2015-16  for  an  area  of 10,954.19 ha and Rs. 2.52 crores during 2016-17 (till October 2016)for an area of 3,359.00 ha  has  been  extended  to  North  East.  Moreover,  other  schemes  including  replanting  and rejuvenation  pruning  for  replenishment  of  old  and  uneconomic  tea  areas  are  being implemented by the Tea Board.

In order to help the Indian Tea Traders maintain the supply-demand equilibrium and earn remunerative  price  for  the  stakeholders  of  the  Tea  Industry,  the  government  has  added thrust for increasing exports volume, doubling unit price realization, augmenting export of value-added teas and reinforcing 'Brand India' Image in the overseas markets.

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