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Lok Sabha Question No. 1632 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-06
Subject: Complaints regarding Non-Issuance of Bills
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY, SHER SINGH GHUBAYA, CHINTAMANI MALVIYA

## Government of India

## Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1632

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.03.2018

## COMPLAINTS REGARDING NON-ISSUANCE OF BILLS

1632.   DR. RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY: SHRI SHER SINGH GHUBAYA: PROF. ( OIH) CHINTAMANI MALVIYA:

## Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k jkT; be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  received  complaints  regarding  non-issuance  of  bills  to  the customers on the sale of costly mobile phones by a prominent e-commerce company;
- (b) if  so,  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  protect  the  rights  of  consumers  by  ensuring issuance of bills by the said company to the customers;
- (c) if  so,  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  set  up  any  complaint  assistance  centre  in  this regard;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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## THE MINISTER OF STATE CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a)  :   A very few complaints regarding non issuance of bills by e-commerce companies on the  sale  of  mobile  phones  have  been  received  in  the  National  Consumer  Helpline  (NCH), being run by the Department of Consumer Affairs.
- (b) : The Central Government has already introduced the Consumer Protection Bill, 2018 in Parliament to replace the existing Consumer Protection Act,1986. There is a provision in the said Bill to the effect that non-issuance of bill or cash memo or receipt for the goods sold or services provided will be treated as unfair trade practice.
- (c) to (e) : The Department of Consumer Affairs runs a National Consumer Helpline (NCH) with a toll free number 1800-11-4000 and a short code 14404. A consumer can call to seek information, advice or guidance for his queries and lodge complaints. A consumer can also lodge a complaint through the INGRAM portal ' www.consumerhelpline.gov.in' and also through a mobile app.

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## ORIGINAL IN HINDI
Lok Sabha Question No. 1630 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-06
Subject: Benefits of MIDH
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: CHANDRAKANT BHAURAO KHAIRE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, COOPERATION AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1630

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 6 TH   MARCH, 2018

## BENEFITS OF MIDH

1630.   SHRI CHANDRAKANT KHAIRE:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Mission  for  Integrated  Development  of  Horticulture  (MIDH)  has  proved beneficial to the farmers in Maharashtra and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the name of horticultural produce identified for production in Maharashtra and the action plan drawn up by the Government for their production on a large scale; and
- (c) the main benefits likely to accrue to the farmers under the Mission and the procedure to be followed to avail assistance thereunder?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

- (a): Yes,  Madam.    Mission for  Integrated  Development  of  Horticulture  (MIDH)  has  proved beneficial to the farmers in Maharashtra in terms of production and productivity of horticulture produce.  Since inception of National Horticulture Mission (NHM) a sub-scheme of MIDH, the production  of  horticulture  produce  in  Maharashtra  has  shown  a  significant  rise  from  17.82 million ton (2005-06) to 22.67 million ton (2016-17).  The productivity has also increased from 8.09 MT/ha (2005-06) to 12.97 MT/ha (2016-17).
- (b): Diverse  climatic  condition  prevailing  in  Maharashtra  provide  scope  for  cultivation  and production of majority of fruits and vegetables crops indicated in Annexure-I.

The State has prepared a long term plan for promotion of horticulture produce based on demand from the farmers and Annual Action Plans (AAPs) are prepared and approved at start of each financial year based on the availability of budgetary resources. To facilitate production on a large scale - Centre of Excellence (CoE), Tissue Culture (TC) Labs, Area under protected cultivation, Agri Export Zones etc, are being promoted under MIDH.

- (c): The  mission  is  being  implemented  for  holistic  development  of  horticulture  covering  a broad spectrum of components from planting material to production, marketing and processing.

The  farmers,  entrepreneurs,  institutions  can  seek  assistance  by  approaching  their respective  Districts  Horticulture  office.    The  application  received  for  project  based  and  nonproject  based  activities  are  processed  as  per  delegation  of  powers  delegated  to  various committees.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1628 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-06
Subject: Promotion of A2A2 Milk
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: DEVJI MANSINGRAM PATEL, CHANDU LAL SAHU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING AND FISHERIES LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1628 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06 TH  MARCH, 2018

## PROMOTION OF A2 A2 MILK

1628. SHRI DEVJI M. PATEL: SHRI CHANDU LAL SAHU:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष और कसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the native Indian breed of cow 'Conkrage' yields a special variety of A2A2 milk which helps in the treatment of several chronic diseases particularly cardiac diseases;
- (b) if so, the allocation made by the Government for the marketing of A2A2 variety of milk; and
- (c) whether the Government proposes to market the A2A2 variety of milk separately to enable the farmers to rear maximum species of native Indian breeds of cow and if so, the details thereof, State-wise?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

(SHRIMATI KRISHNA RAJ)

- (a) As informed by Indian Council of Agricultural Research the indigenous breeds of cows including  Kankrej are known to yield A2A2 milk.  Under the National Fund Project on Delineating Beta  Casein  Variants  in  Indian  cows  and  potential  health  implications  of  A1A2  milk,  the  ICAR National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Karnal is undertaking a study on effect of A1A1, A1A2 and A2A2 milk feeding on type 1diabetes and coronary heart disease in animal model (mice).
- (b) & (c Funds  are  made  available  under  Rashtriya  Gokul  Mission  for  development  and conservation of indigenous breeds including promotion of marketing of milk produced by indigenous breeds of cattle. Projects received from the State of Karnataka and Odisha for promotion of marketing of milk produced from indigenous breeds have been approved with an allocation of Rs 200 lakh per State.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1622 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-06
Subject: Hunger Free Society
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: ANUPAM HAZRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1622

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 06 TH  MARCH, 2018

## HUNGER FREE SOCIETY

## 1622. DR. ANUPAM HAZRA:

Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether any steps and projects have been taken during 2014-17 for making a hunger free society in India; and
- (b) if  so, the details thereof along with the amount of funds allotted for the last three years, year and project-wise?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER OF STATE FOR  CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a) & (b): For  making a hunger free society in India and to provide food security  to  the  people,  the  Government  is  implementing  the  National  Food Security Act, which provides for coverage of 75% of the rural and 50% of the urban  population  for  receiving  foodgrains  at  highly  subsidized  prices  of Rs.1/2/3 per kg for coarsegrains/wheat/rice respectively, thus covering about two-thirds  of  the  total  population  of  the  country.  The  eligible  households under the Act, identified by the States/UTs, are entitled to receive foodgrains @ 35kg per family per month for the households covered under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana and @ 5 kg per person per month for Priority Households. The Act is being implemented in all the States/UTs with coverage of more than 80 crore persons.

During  the  year  2014-15,  2015-16  and  2016-17,  the  total  funds (subsidy)  released  by  the  Govt.  of  India  to  Food  Corporation  of  India  and Rs. 134919.00  crore  and  Rs.  130672.96  crore  (includes  release  of  Rs.  25000 crore  to  FCI,  subsequently  converted  into  NSSF  loan),  respectively.  During the current year 2017-18, the Govt of India has so far released Rs. 142296.69

Decentralized Procurement (DCP) States is Rs. 113171.16 crore, crore against subsidy.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1621 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-06
Subject: Upliftment of Differently Abled Persons
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: JAYSHREEBEN  PATEL

## GOVERNEMTN OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (DIVYANGJAN) LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1621 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.03.2018

## UPLIFTMENT OF DIFFERENTLY ABLED PERSONS

## 1621. SHRIMATI JAYSHREEBEN PATEL:

## Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be please to State:

- (a) the total number of disabled persons in the country;
- (6) the facilities provided for such persons including schools, colleges, banks, multiplex; transport; tour; lift, parking; toilets etc;;
- (c) the details of the shortcomings found therein;
- (d) the details of the steps taken by the Government to rectify these shortcomings; and
- (e) the budget allocated by the Government for disabled persons during the last three years?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI KRISHANPAL GURJAR)

- (a) As per Census 2011, number of persons with disabilities in the country are 2.68 crores.
- (b) to (d) The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 emphasizes provision of facilities in various public places including private buildings used and accessed by public at As mandated by Section 40 of the said Act, Central Government has notified rules laying down the standards of accessibility for the   physical environment; transportation; and information and communications. The   appropriate governments are required to take suitable measures to ensure accessibility in these areas by providing accessibility features such a8 ramps; tactile floorings, accessible accessible toilets etc. The said Act also stipulates a period of 5 years for all the existing public buildings to make them fully accessible. large. lifts;

While relief to disabled is a State subject; the Central Government provides financial assistance to the State Governments for ensuring accessibility. The scheme for Implementation of Persons with disabilities which includes construction of barrier free infrastructure and accessibility audit of Government buildings and   public   places To  rectify   shortcomings of   accessibility   features and for   achieving universal accessibility for Persons with Disabilities, Accessible India Campaign (AIC) has been launched in 2015 as a nation-wide flagship campaign to create an enabling and barrier-free environment with a focus on three features; namely: (a) Accessibility of Built Up Environment (6) Transport System Accessibility, and (c) Accessibility of information & Communication Ecosystem. key

- (e) The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities in the Central Government focuses solely on empowerment and inclusion of persons with disabilities. Its budget for the last three has been Rs 1610 crores, years
Lok Sabha Question No. 1620 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-06
Subject: Audit/Review of Delhi Airport Metro Rail
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: RADHESHYAM BISWAS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1620

## TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 06, 2018 AUDIT/ REVIEW OF DELHI AIRPORT METRO RAIL

## No.1620 SHRI RADHESHYAM BISWAS:

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government Agencies has conducted any audit/review  of  the  financial  and  other  performances  of  the
- Delhi Airport Metro Rail and its operators;
- (b) if so, the details and the outcome thereof;
- (c) whether  any  discrepancies  has  been  noticed  in  the  financial and  other  performances  of  the  said  Airport  Metro  operators; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  action  taken  against  the persons/operators  for  the  said  discrepancies  and  to  enforce accountability?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

(a)&(b): The Delhi Airport Metro Express Line was built on Public Private  Partnership  (PPP)  mode.  The  concessionaire  /  operator  of this  line  was  M/s.  Delhi  Airport  Metro  Express  Pvt.  Ltd.  (DAMEPL).

The audit/review of the financial and other performances of this line and  M/s.  DAMEPL  has  not  been  conducted  by  any  government agencies.

(c) to (d): M/s. DAMEPL informed Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (DMRC) on 27.06.2013 that they will not be responsible for operation of the line after the close of business hours of 30.06.2013.  DMRC challenged  this  act  of  M/s.  DAMEPL  with  the  Arbitral  Tribunal, which, pronounced its award on 11.05.2017 against DMRC.  DMRC has  filed an appeal  under  Section  34  of the Arbitration  and Conciliation Act, 1996 in the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi requesting to  set  aside  the  arbitration  award.    At  present,  the  matter  is sub-judice.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1619 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-06
Subject: Municipal Sewage Treatment Plants
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: R. VANAROJA

No. 1619

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1619

TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 06, 2018

MUNICIPAL SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS

SHRIMATI VANAROJA R:

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  it  is  true  that  only  64  per  cent  of  the  816  municipal sewage treatment plants are functional; and
- (b)  if  so,  the  steps  proposed  to be taken up by the Government to make the remaining municipal sewage treatment plants functional under Swachh Bharat Mission?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a):  Yes, Madam. As per report of March, 2015 of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), out of 816 Sewerage Treatment Plants (STP) in the country, 522 are functional.
- (b):  Creation  of  sewerage  and  sewage  treatment  facility  is  not covered under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1615 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-06
Subject: Inclusion in the List of OBC
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: KINJARAPU RAM MOHAN NAIDU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1615 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.03.2018

## INCLUSION IN THE LIST OF OBC

## 1615. SHRI RAM MOHAN NAIDU KINJARAPU:

## Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

(a)   whether any   representation has been   received by the Government  from Sistakaranam community in the State of Andhra Pradesh, regarding inclusion in OBC category;

(b) il: the details thereof; and SO,

(c) the steps likely to be taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI KRISHAN PAL GURJAR)

(a) & (b): The following representations were received in the Ministry for inclusion of the Sistakaranam community in the Central List of OBCs for Andhra Pradesh:

Letter dated 24.07.2015 form Sh. Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, M.P. (Lok Sabha) to Minister Social Justice and Empowerment.

(ii) Letter   dated 31.07.2015  from   Shri Sabha) enclosing therewith copy of memorandum submitted by All India Sistakaranam Association regarding inclusion of the Sistankaranam Community in the Central List of OBCs received through Prime Minister Office vide PMO ID dated 13.08.2015.

(iii) Memorandum submitted by the Members of All India Sistakaranam Association regarding inclusion of the Sistakaranam Community in the Central List of OBCs:

(iv) Letter dated 14.08.2015 from shri M Venkaiah Naidu the then Minister; Uraban Development; Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation to Minister; Social Justice and Empowerment forwarding therewith memorandum submitted by AlL India Sistakaranam Association regarding inclusion of the Sistakaranam Community in the Central List of OBCs:

(c): The issue of inclusion of Sistakaranam castelcommunity in the Central List of OBCs for Andhra   Pradesh was considered by the National  Commission for Backward Classes   and rejected the same vide their advice No. AP./36-37/98 dated 16.11.1998.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1614 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-06
Subject: Legal Aid
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: KONDA VISHWESHWAR REDDY, A.P. JITHENDER REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1614

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 06 TH  MARCH, 2018 /PHALGUNA 15, 1939 (SAKA)

LEGAL AID

1614. SHRI KONDA VISHWESHWAR REDDY: SHRI A.P. JITHENDER REDDY:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has taken steps to provide legal aid to persons at police stations in furtherance of Article 39A of the Constitution;

(b) if so, the names of the schemes/ regulations formulated to provide legal aid and the number of persons given legal assistance at police stations during the last one year, State-wise; and

(c) if not, the steps taken by the Government to develop such schemes in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a)  to  (c):  Article  39A  of  the  Constitution  of  India  provides  that  State  shall secure that the operation of the legal system promotes justice on a basis of equal  opportunity,  and  shall  in  particular,  provide  free  legal  aid,  by  suitable legislation  or  schemes  or  in  any  other  way,  to  ensure  that  opportunities  for securing justice are not denied to any citizen by reason of economic or other disability.  Ministry  of  Law  and  Justice  has  informed  that  as  far  as  extending legal services at Police stations is concerned, Para-Legal volunteer (PLVs) and

## L.S.US.Q NO. 1614 FOR 06.03.2018

Panel Advocates are available on demand. The names and contact details of the  office  bearers  of  the  District  Legal  Services  Authority  are  prominently displayed  at  the  police  stations  for  providing  legal  services.  However,  no separate data is maintained centrally, with regard to number of persons who have  been  given  legal  assistance  at  police  stations.  Further,  States/  UT administrations  are  competent  to  take  action  regarding  legal  assistance  in their area of jurisdiction to protect the interests of their citizens.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 139 (STARRED), answered on 2018-03-05
Subject: Languages included in Eighth Schedule
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: KIRTI (JHA) AZAD

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.139 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.03.2018

## LANGUAGES INCLUDED IN EIGHTH SCHEDULE

## †* 139.    SHRI  KIRTI AZAD:

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

- (a)  the  languages  included  in  the  Eighth  Schedule  in  which  curriculum  is available along with the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  issued  any  directions/suggestions  to  the Government of Bihar/concerned Department for making curriculum available in Maithili language and if so, the details thereof along with the response received from the State Government;
- (c) the scripts of the languages included in the Eighth Schedule which have been protected along with the details thereof;
- (d) the antiquity of the script of Maithili language and its historical importance; and
- (e)  the  measures  taken  or  proposed  to  be  taken  by  the  Government  for  the propagation of the script of Maithili language?

## 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. 139 ASKED BY SHRI KIRTI AZAD   FOR 05.03.2018 REGARDING LANGUAGES INCLUDED IN EIGHTH SCHEDULE

(a)  to (e)  : There are 22 languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India.  The curriculum is available in all 22 languages of the Eighth Schedule. The curriculum for teaching in any language of the Eighth Schedule is prepared by  the  respective  State  Government  where  the  language  is  spoken  and  has official  recognition.  Further,  Higher  Educational  Institutions  are  autonomous institutions and they decide the medium of instruction, academic content, syllabi and curricula at their  own level. Hindi  is  one  of  the  languages  included  in  the Eighth Schedule and it is the Official Language of the Union in Devanagari script. Devanagari  is  used  for  writing  several  languages  like  Hindi,  Sanskrit,  Sindhi, Dogri,  Maithili,  Konkani,  Bodo,  etc.    Some  languages  like  Konkani,  Sindhi, Santhali, Maithili  are  written  in  more  than  one  scripts.  Maithili  language remained largely an oral language during the earlier periods.  When Hindi was made Official Language, the script of Maithili language started to be written in Devanagari. Maithili was also written in Kaithi script for some time. The official communications and textbooks for Maithili are written in the Devanagari script. There is no separate scheme for propagation of script of Maithili language.

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