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Lok Sabha Question No. 2244 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-01
Subject: Export of Mangoes
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: MAUSAM NOOR

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2244 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01 st  JANUARY,2018

## EXPORT OF MANGOES

## 2244.  SHRIMATI MAUSAM NOOR:

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

- (a) whether the Government has received any memoranda from the mango growers of the country including those from Malda district, to initiate processes for redressal of hurdles faced by them in exporting mangoes to various markets in nearby nations;
- (b) if so, the action taken by the Government in this regard;
- (c) whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  any  slide  in  the  export  of  mangoes  to Bangladesh owing to an increase in export fees ordered by Bangladesh authorities;
- (d) if so, whether the Government has made any effort in addressing the issue through bilateral channels; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a) No, Madam.
- (b) Does not arise in view of (a) above.
- (c to e): Yes, Madam. The Government of India, through the High Commission of India in Dhaka, has raised the issue with the Government of Bangladesh requesting them to reduce the duty levied on import of mangoes from India to Bangladesh.

The Agricultural &  Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), in collaboration with the Government of West Bengal, has taken steps to promote exports of mangoes from West Bengal to alternative markets like European Union.  The  existing  pack  house  at  Malda  has  been  upgraded  and  a  Hot  Water Treatment (HWT) facility has been set up at the pack house. APEDA, in association with the Directorate of Horticulture, Govt. of West Bengal, has also held a training programme for farmers. As a result of these efforts, some exports to the EU countries have taken place during the current year.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2241 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-01
Subject: SANKALP
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: KONAKALLA NARAYANA RAO

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2241 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.01.2018

## SANKALP

## 2241.  SHRI KONAKALLA NARAYANA RAO:

## Will the Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has organized a meeting called 'SANKALP' in Delhi recently;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  outcome  thereof  particularly  Andhra Pradesh (AP) related skill development projects like the demands placed and views expressed by State and assurance given to AP so far; and
- (c) whether the Government is taking up the projects of skill development in  the  country  including  Andhra  Pradesh  with  World  Bank  funds  and cooperation and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SHRI ANANTKUMAR HEGDE)

- (a) and (b) First Implementation Support Mission supported by the World Bank was held during 06.12.2017 to 15.12.2017 in Delhi with an objective to  review  progress  under  the  different  components  of  the  project  like Project  Readiness,  LMIS  and  Baseline  Reporting,  State  Incentive  Grants and Inclusion, Migration, Entrepreneurship, Social Assessment, and Financial  and  Procurement  Management.  The  Loan  Agreement  of  $250 million on SANKALP has also been signed on 13 th December, 2017 during this  mission.  During  this  First  Implementation  Support  Mission,  Andhra Pradesh (AP) has not specifically placed any demands or expressed views. The  main  objectives  of  the  project  include  strengthening  institutional mechanisms  at  both  national  and  state  levels,  building  a  pool  of  quality trainers  and  assessors,  creating  convergence  among  all  skill  training activities  at  the  state  level,  establishing  robust  monitoring  and  evaluation system  for skill training programs,  providing access  to skill training opportunities to the disadvantaged sections and most importantly supplement the Make in India initiative by catering to the skill requirements in relevant manufacturing sectors.

(c) Funding Under SANKALP four key result areas have been identified viz: (i) Institutional Strengthening; (ii) Quality Assurance; (iii) Inclusion; and (iv) Expanding Skills through PPPs. The results shall be achieved in time bound manner by utilizing the project funding. The State component of the project  will  be  disbursed  on  the  basis  of  performance  of  States  on  State Incentive Grant Matrix.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2239 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-01
Subject: Polytechnics and ITIs in Lakshadweep
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: FAIZAL P.P. MOHAMMED

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2239 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.01.2018

## POLYTECHNICS AND ITIs IN LAKSHADWEEP

## 2239.  SHRI MOHAMMED FAIZAL:

## Will  the  Minister  of  SKILL  DEVELOPMENT  AND  ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has any plan to start more polytechnics and ITIs in UT of Lakshadweep and if so, details thereof; and

(b) whether the Government has received any representation/ request in this regard and    if  so,  the  details  thereof  including  the  action  taken  by  the  Government  in  this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SHRI ANANTKUMAR HEGDE )

(a) & (b) Vocational Training is concurrent subject. Day to day administration and setting up of new ITIs and Polytechnics are State subject. However, a Polytechnic in the territory of Lakshadweep under the scheme of 'Setting up of new Polytechnic' has been included.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2237 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-01
Subject: National Tribal Carnival
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: (SMT.) RATNA DE(NAG), MANOJ KUMAR TIWARI, SANTOSH KUMAR, HARI OM PANDEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## (MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS) LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2237 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.01.2018

## NATIONAL TRIBAL CARNIVAL

2237:   DR. RATNA DE (NAG):

SHRI MANOJ TIWARI:

SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR:

SHRI HARI OM PANDAY:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has any proposal to organize ' National Tribal Carnival' for the upliftment and betterment of tribal population in the country in near future and if so, the details thereof;

- (b) if not, the reasons therefor, and
- (c) the details about the project framework and plan outlay in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS ( SHRI JASTWANTSINH BHABHOR )

(a) to (c): Ministry of Tribal Affairs organized a National Tribal Carnival 2016 during 25th - 28th October, 2016 at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium and Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The Carnival showcased glimpses of rich cultural heritage of tribal people across the country through  unique  forms  of  folk  dances,  songs,  cuisine,  exhibition  and  demonstration  of traditional skill in painting, art and craft, medical practices. No decision has been taken as of now for organizing such Carnival in near future. However, the Ministry in association with Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Ltd.(TRIFED) organized a National Tribal Festival i.e 'Aadi Mahotsav' from 16 th November, 2017 to 30 th  November, 2017.   Almost 800 Artisans and Artists from 27 States participated in the Mahotsav and sold their products and displayed their crafts and skill through more than 200 stalls that was set up for them. Stage programs of tribal dances and folk songs conducted daily. 85 Tribal Chefs from  25  states  showcased  tribal  delicacies.  Ministry  is  implementing  a  scheme  'Tribal Festivals, Tribal Research, Information and Mass Education' wherein provision has been made for organising Tribal Festivals.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2236 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-01
Subject: Sharda Prasad Committee Report
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: ANURAG SINGH THAKUR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2236 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.01.2018

## SHARDA PRASAD COMMITTEE REPORT

## 2236. SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR:

## Will  the  Minister  of  SKILL  DEVELOPMENT  AND  ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  the  recommendations  of  Sharda  Prasad  Committee  report  on skill development?
- (b) whether this report is different from the Skill Gap report of the Ministry; and
- (c) the  details  of  the  recommendations  that  the  Ministry  has  adopted/plans  to adopt from the Sharda Committee report?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SHRI ANANT KUMAR HEGDE)

(a) to (c) The Government constituted a Committee under Shri Sharda Prasad, former Director General, Directorate General of Employment & Training, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, for rationalisation  and  optimization  of the functioning of Sector Skill Councils, on 18.05.2016. The Committee submitted its Report  in  December  2016.  The  Committee  has  made  several  recommendations pertaining  to,  inter  alia,  classification,  role,  governance  structure  and  financing  of Sector Skill Councils. The Report was placed in public domain and the Government has  recently  completed  the  process  of  consultations  with  all  stakeholders  on  the recommendations.

Skill Gap Reports commissioned by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) indicate skill requirements across sectors.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2234 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-01
Subject: Irregularities in Skill Development Centres
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: HARISH DWIVEDI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2234 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.01.2018

## IRREGULARITIES IN SKILL DEVELOPMENT CENTRES

## † 2234.   SHRI HARISH CHANDRA ALIAS HARISH DWIVEDI

## Will  the  Minister  of  SKILL  DEVELOPMENT  AND  ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state :

- (a) whether the Government has been receiving complaints of irregularities about the functioning of skill development centres in the country; and
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  action  taken  by  the  Government  in  this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SHRI ANANTKUMAR HEGDE)

(a) and (b) Ministry  of  Skill  Development  and  Entrepreneurship  is  implementing Pradhan  Mantri  Kaushal  Vikas  Yojana  (PMKVY)  for  imparting  skill  training  in  the country  with  effective  monitoring  framework.  Under  PMKVY  2015-16,  action  on complaints against Training Centers and Monitoring of Training Centers is performed as  per  Monitoring  Framework  of  PMKVY  2015-16.  Complaints  received  under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 2015-16 are mostly related to fake enrolment  and  irregularities  in  conduct  of  training,  improper  trainings  and  lack  of infrastructure in the centre, franchisor franchisee dispute and mass enrolment.

However,  under  modified  PMKVY  2016-20,  focus  on  continuous  monitoring for tracking effective functioning of skill centre has been envisaged. Under this selfaudit  reporting,  call  validations,  surprise  visits  and  monitoring  through  the  Skills Development Management System (SDMS) have been adopted.

Under PMKVY scheme, around 133 Training Centres / Training Partners have been suspended from conducting skill training.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2233 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-01
Subject: Course Structure in IT and Polytechnic
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: BHARATENDRA SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2233 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.01.2018

## COURSE STRUCTURE IN IT AND POLYTECHNIC

## 2233.  SHRI KUNWAR BHARATENDRA:

## Will  the  Minister  of  SKILL  DEVELOPMENT  AND  ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state:

whether  any  changes  are  proposed  to  be  made  to  the  existing  course structure of IT and polytechnic courses to realise the aim of the Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP) Scheme and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SHRI ANANTKUMAR HEGDE)

There is no proposal for any changes in the existing course structure of ITI and  polytechnic  courses  under  SANKALP  Scheme.  The  SANKALP  Project  is  a World Bank aided program with 6 years implementation schedule which is aimed at strengthening institutes, improving quality and access, and catalyzing private sector investments in Short-term Skill Development.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2231 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-01
Subject: Achievements under Skill India
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: KALYAN BANERJEE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2231 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.01.2018

## ACHIEVEMENTS UNDER SKILL INDIA

## 2231. SHRI KALYAN BANERJEE:

## Will  the  Minister  of  SKILL  DEVELOPMENT  AND  ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has emphasized a Skill Development programme as 'Skill India' to generate huge employment in the country in 2015 and if so, sector-wise target details and achievement till now;
- (b) whether the Government has missed its skills training targets since its inception and the growth rate during the last three years and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  received  any  report  from  the  committee  for rationlisation and optimization of the functioning of the sector skill councils and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) action/proposal of the Government to ensure 100 per cent achievement of skilled workforce in the country?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SHRI ANANTKUMAR HEGDE)

(a) to (d)   Skill India is an initiative of the Government of India to empower the youth of the  country  with  skill  sets  which  make  them  employable  and  productive.  To  drive  the Skill  India  agenda,  a  number  of  steps  have  been  taken  by  the  Ministry  of  Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). Pradhan  Mantri  Kaushal  Vikas  Yojana (PMKVY 2.0), the flagship programme of MSDE, targets to provide skilling to one crore people  (60  lakh  under  Fresh  Training  and  40  lakh  under  RPL)  over  a  period  of  four years (2016-20). So far, including the first phase, about 35.5 lakh candidates have been trained  under  PMKVY.  Initiative  has  also  been  taken  to  set  up  Model  Skill  Centres called Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras (PMKKs), in districts. So far, 527 PMKKs have been allocated to 484 districts throughout the country. For imparting long term training Industrial  Training  Institutes  (ITIs)  have  been  strengthened  and  there  are  13912  ITIs across  the  country  with  seating  capacity  of  29.6  lakh.  The  National  Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) was launched on 19 th August 2016 to promote apprenticeship. Under NAPS, 2.92 lakh apprentices have been engaged/ trained during 2016-17  and  2017-18.  Further,  convergence  has  been  initiated  with  20  Central Ministries/Departments implementing skill development programmes.

A  Committee  has  been  constituted  for  rationalisation  and  optimization  of  the functioning of Sector Skill Councils on 18.05.2016. The Committee submitted its Report in December 2016. The Committee has made several recommendations pertaining to, inter alia, classification,  role,  governance  structure  and  financing  of  Sector  Skill Councils.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2230 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-01
Subject: Production of Green Steel
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: PRALHAD VENKATESH JOSHI

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2230 FOR ANSWER ON 01/01/2018

## PRODUCTION OF GREEN STEEL

2230.  SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is encouraging/proposes to encourage production of green steel whose production emits less carbon dioxide; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR STEEL

(SHRI VISHNU DEO SAI)

(a)&(b): Iron and steel is delicensed and deregulated sector. Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) namely Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) and other private sector steel companies are taking several initiatives  to  improve  the  efficiency  parameters  of  their  steel  plants,  including reduction  in  carbon  dioxide  gas  emission,  through  modernization/  renovation  of existing facilities and also setting up of new plants with state of the art technologies.

Ministry of Steel has also facilitated implementation of Model Projects in the large integrated steel plants with assistance of Government of Japan for adoption of energy efficiency clean & green technologies.  Ministry of Steel has also implemented energy efficient green technologies in the secondary sector with financial assistance from UNDP & others to bring down the carbon dioxide emission in this sector.

Ministry of Steel has recently published the National Steel Policy, 2017 which emphasises the Indian steel industry to become a technology led, energy efficient, environment  friendly  and  cost  effective  producer  with  focus  on  value  added  steel which have also direct impact on reducing the carbon footprint.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2228 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-01
Subject: Establishment of Tribal University
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: VIJAY KUMAR HANSDAK, HARISHCHANDRA DEORAM CHAVAN, (ADV.) JOICE GEORGE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## (MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS) LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2228 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.01.2018

## ESTABLISHMENT OF TRIBAL UNIVERSITY

## †2228. SHRI VIJAY KUMAR HANSDAK, SHRI HARISHCHANDRA CHAVAN, ADV. JOICE GEORGE.

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government isplanning to establish any central tribaluniversities recently in the country and if so, the details thereof including the listof selected States and places for thepurpose;

- (b) whether all criteria followed is likethat of other central universities and if sothe details thereof;;

(c) whether the university provides arange of skill development programs tooand if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the  reasons  in  case  the  Government  does  not  have  a  plan  to  opena  tribal  university  in  the country?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI JASWANTSINH BHABHOR)

(a)  to  (d):  As  informed  by  Ministry  of  Human  Resource  Development,  at  present,  there  is  no proposal to set up new Central Tribal Universities in the country. However, the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act,2014 provides the establishment of one Central University in the successor State of Andhra Pradesh and one Tribal University each in the State of Andhra Pradesh and in the State of Telangana

All criteria followed are like that of other Central Universities. However, Tribal Universities tend to  facilitate  and  promote  avenues  of  higher  education  and  advance  knowledge  by  providing instructional and research facilities in tribal art, culture, tradition, language, medicinal systems, customs, forest based economic activities, flora, fauna and advancement in technologies to the tribal population in these States.

From 12 th Plan, as approved by National Development Council, the thrust is on consolidation of the  higher  education  system.  Expansion  would  be  mainly  done  by  scaling  up  capacity  of  the existing institutions in place of setting up new institutions. Besides, the Central Government has launched RashtriyaU chchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) on cost sharing basis to assist States to open new institutions, consolidate old ones and take appropriate steps to ensure quality in higher education.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2222 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-01
Subject: Stopping of Mid-Day Meal Scheme
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: SADHU SINGH

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2222 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.01.2018

## Stopping of Mid-Day Meal Scheme

## 2222.     PROF. SADHU SINGH:

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

- (a) whether the Government has stopped the Mid-Day Meal Scheme for students in various States including Punjab;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether  the  closure  of  such  scheme  has  severely  affected  the  strength  of  students  in schools across the country; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the response of the Government in this regard?

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

- (a): No, Madam.
- (b) to (d): Does not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2218 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-01
Subject: Land Titles to Tribes
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT, RAJEEV SHANKARRAO SATAV, P.R. SUNDARAM, SUPRIYA SADANAND SULE, VIJAYSINH MOHITE PATIL, DHANANJAY BHIMRAO MAHADIK, JAYAKUMAR JAYAVARDHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2218

TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.01.2018

## LAND TITLES TO TRIBES

## 2218 DR. HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT:

SHRI SATAV RAJEEV:

SHRI P.R. SUNDARAM:

SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE:

SHRI MOHITE PATIL VIJAYSINH SHANKARRAO:

SHRI DHANANJAY MAHADIK:

DR. J. JAYAVARDHAN:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has set deadline for States to grant land rights to tribals;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the response of the State Government thereto;
- (c) whether the Government has also proposed to recognize the villages settled on forest land as revenue villages and grant rights to hold lease to the forest dwellers and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the other steps taken by the Government to extend legal title of the land to traditional forest dwellers in a time bound manner?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI SUDARSHAN BHAGAT)

- (a) No, Madam.

(b) Does not arise in view of reply to part (a) above

(c) In terms of Section 3(1)(h) of The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, all forest villages, old habitation, un-surveyed villages and other villages in forests, whether recorded, notified or not, are to be converted into revenue villages by the concerned State Government and the rights are to be vested with the forest dwelling Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers, as defined in the Act.

(d)  The  implementation  of  the  Forest  Rights  Act,  2006  is  the  responsibility  of  the  State Governments / Union Territory Administrations and this Ministry has not set any deadline for the  same.    Progress  in  vesting  of  rights  to  the  beneficiaries  is  furnished  by  the  State Governments on a monthly basis. These are then compiled by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and put in public domain.   From time to time the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has been exhorting the States to speed up the progress.

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