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Lok Sabha Question No. 4344 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-12
Subject: Industries at Highway Intersections
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: RODMAL NAGAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

## DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY & PROMOTION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4344.

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE 12 TH  DECEMBER, 2016.

## INDUSTRIES AT HIGHWAY INTERSECTIONS

## 4344.  SHRI NAGAR RODMAL:

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

वाणिज् यवव द्यग ं ्री

- (a) whether the Government has formulated any plan to set up industrial units to promote industrial development at the intersections of various highways of the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise;
- (c) if  not,  whether  the  Government  is  working  on  any  similar  scheme  in  this regard; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## 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) to (d): Government  of  India for promoting manufacturing  and Industrial Development    in  the country is developing following industrial

corridors:

- (i)
- Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC).
- (ii) Chennai Bengaluru Industrial Corridor(CBIC)
- (iii) Bengaluru-Mumbai Economic Corridor(BMEC)
- (iv) Amritsar Kolkata Industrial Corridor(AKIC)
- (v) Vizag Chennai Industrial Corridor(VCIC)

The Industrial Corridors are envisaged to provide world class infrastructure. Industrial Cities/Integrated Manufacturing Clusters(IMCs) across the corridors are planned for development on the land provided by State Government near the Railway's Dedicated Freight Corridors(DFCs), National/ State Highways, Railway and coastal lines.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4341 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-12
Subject: Undertaking Given by Cairn India in Rajasthan
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4341 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 th  DECEMBER, 2016

## UNDERTAKING GIVEN BY CAIRN INDIA IN RAJASTHAN

4341:   SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT:

## पेट्रोलियम एवं प्राक ृ तिक गैस मंत्री

## Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to approve and insert the special condition to Mangla Oil, Kaameshwari West Fields and Bhagyam Shakti Field as per the undertaking by M/s Cairn India Limited to avoid the loss of VAT revenue in Rajasthan; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## पेट्रोलियम एवं प्राक ृ तिक गैस मंत्रािय में राज्य मंत्री ( स्विंत्र प्रभार ) ( धमेन्द्र प्रधान )

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE  MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN):

(a)  & (b) VAT/CST is collected by the States in accordance with the provisions contained in the relevant Act.  It is not dependent on the provisions of the Production Sharing Contract signed by the contractors with the Central Government.  Presently, the operator of the block on behalf of the Joint Venture (JV) is paying CST on the crude being sold to the domestic refineries situated outside the State of Rajasthan.  The issue of applicability of VAT instead of CST has been agitated by State Government of Rajasthan before the High Court of Rajasthan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4340 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-12
Subject: Financial Assistance for Literature/ Pamphlets
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: RAHUL KASWAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4340 ANSWERED ON 12.12.2016

## FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR LITERATURE/PAMPHLETS

## 4340. SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to increase the financial assistance being provided to State Governments for publication of literature/pamphlets related to tourism;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether there is any plan for publication of the said literature/brochures through public-private partnership; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): Recognizing the need of the State Governments/Union Territory  Administrations    to  produce  quality  promotional  material, Ministry of Tourism (MOT) extends financial support to State Governments/Union Territories and Private stakeholders jointly, to develop  &  print  promotional  material  by  contributing  34%  of  the  total cost to State Governments/Union Territories. The balance 66% is to be borne by the State Governments/Union Territories and Private Stakeholders  jointly,  with  a  minimum  share  of  25%  of  the  total  cost being the State Government/UT share.

The financial  support  to  North  East  States  including  Sikkim,  J&K and States of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Uttarakhand for production of Collaterals and tourism promotional material is on 50: 50 cost sharing basis,  with  the  50%  State  share  to  be  split  equally  between  the  State Governments and Private Stakeholders.

There  is  no  proposal  to  increase  the  financial  assistance  being provided  to  State  Governments/Union  Territory  Administrations  under this  scheme  or  for  publication  of  the  said  literature/brochures  through public private partnership.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4339 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-12
Subject: People Centric Museums
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: ALOK SANJAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4339 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 th DECEMBER, 2016 'PEOPLE CENTRIC MUSEUMS'

## † 4339. SHRI ALOK SAUJAR:

## Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to make the museums in the country people centric;
- (b) if so, the steps being taken in this regard;
- (c) whether it is a fact that Indian museums fail to attract a large number of visitors despite a unique collection of artefacts; and
- (d) if so, the steps taken by the Government to make these museums popular?

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

(a) & (b) Yes, Madam The  Government  has  initiated  14  point  agenda  on  museum  reforms  in  2009.    Under  this agenda,  museums  have  taken  various  steps  including  provision  of  facilities  like  ramps  for physically challenged, tactile gallery for visually impaired, audio-guides/interactive devices for accessing information, wi-fi connection in museum premises, shops, cafeterias, children spaces and  other  visitor  amenities.  Besides,  the  museums  also  organize  temporary  exhibitions, monthly lectures, guest lectures and gallery talks. Outreach programmes include summer art camp, children week, museum week etc. (c) & (d)  No, Madam. Indian museums attract a large number of visitors. The improvement of facilities for the visitors to increase the popularity of museums is an ongoing activity .
Lok Sabha Question No. 4337 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-12
Subject: Iron Ore Industry
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: LAXMAN GILUWA

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4337 FOR ANSWER ON 12/12/2016

## IRON ORE INDUSTRY

4337.  SHRI LAXMAN GILUWA:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  set  up  iron  ore  related  industry  for increasing the employment in Singhbhum area of Jharkhand;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR STEEL

(SHRI VISHNU DEO SAI)

(a)to(c): No, Madam.  Steel being a deregulated sector, the role of the Government is limited to that of a facilitator to provide a conducive policy environment for sustained growth and competitive development of the industry. Specific decisions on setting up of Industry and recruitment of employees etc. are therefore, taken by individual steel companies/investors on the basis of various commercial considerations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4336 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-12
Subject: Online Admission in NIOS
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: MOHANBHAI KALYANJIBHAI KUNDARIYA, VINOD CHAVDA

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4336 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.12.2016

## Online Admission in NIOS

4336. SHRI KUNDARIYA MOHAN BHAI KALYANJI BHAI: SHRI VINOD LAKHAMASHI CHAVDA:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  plans  for  the  online  admission  in  the  National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) to strengthen the admission process to avoid unfair admission practices next year; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

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

(a)  to  (c): Online  admission  system  of  NIOS  is  operational  since  2008.    Online admission facility is available round the clock for admission seekers on the website of NIOS.    Admission  guidelines  have  also  been  uploaded  on  the  website  of  NIOS (www.nios.ac.in).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4330 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-12
Subject: Review of Private Coaching System
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: REKHA ARUN VERMA, ARVIND GANPAT SAWANT

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4330 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.12.2016

## Review of Private Coaching System

†4330.SHRIMATI REKHA VERMA: SHRI ARVIND SAWANT:

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

- (a) whether the Government has appointed any panel to review the functioning of private coaching classes/ institutions in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the panel has made any recommendations in this regard;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) : No, Madam.
- (b) to (e): Do not arise.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 4329 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-12
Subject: Employment Generated by Private Sector
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: ANANT KUMAR DATTATREYA HEGDE, ARVIND GANPAT SAWANT, REKHA ARUN VERMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4329 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12TH DECEMBER, 2016

## EMPLOYMENT GENERATED BY PRIVATE SECTOR

## 4329.   SHRI ANANTKUMAR HEGDE:

SHRI ARVIND SAWANT: SHRIMATI REKHA VERMA:

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

- (a) the  year-wise  percentage  of  employment  generated  by  industrial  houses  and corporate sector including MNCs during the last three years and the current year in the country; and
- (b) the details of the targets fixed and achieved in regard to creation of employment opportunities by the said companies during the said period?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (b): Employment generation has been one of the most important priorities of the Government. Employment generation is both a cause and consequence of economic growth and is impacted by demographic shifts and technological transformations.

To assess the effect of economic slowdown on employment in India, Labour Bureau under  Ministry  of  Labour  &  Employment  is  conducting  Quick  Quarterly  Surveys  on employment  and  unemployment    in  selected  labour-intensive  and  export-oriented sectors  namely  textiles  including  apparels,  metals,  gems  &  jewellery,  automobiles, transport, IT/BPO, leather and handloom/power loom,.  Twenty eight such surveys have been  conducted  by  Labour  Bureau  so  far.  According  to  the  survey  results,  overall estimated  employment  in  these  selected  sectors  has  experienced  a  net  addition  of 38.81 lakh jobs starting from the first survey (October, 2008 to December, 2008) till the 28th Survey (Oct., 2015 to December, 2015).

Targets  for  creation  of  employment  opportunities  are  fixed  at  the  macroeconomic level in the plan documents and not company-wise. The 12th Five Year Plan projects 5 crore new work opportunities to be generated in the non-farm sector and provide skill certification to equivalent numbers with 1 crore earmarked for each year including the current year. The National Manufacturing Policy of the Government targets to create 10 crore jobs by the year 2022. Make in India is a new national programme designed to facilitate investment, foster innovation, enhance skill development, etc.

A new Scheme 'Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana' has been announced in the Budget  for  2016-17  with  the  objective  of  promoting  employment  generation  and  an allocation of Rs. 1000 crores has been made. The scheme is being implemented by the Ministry of Labour and Employment in 2016-17.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4328 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-12
Subject: Online Platform for SEZs
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: VIJAYSINH MOHITE PATIL, DHANANJAY BHIMRAO MAHADIK, JAYAKUMAR JAYAVARDHAN, ELUMALAI VELLAIGOUNDER, HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT, BHARATENDRA SINGH

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4328 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 th  DECEMBER, 2016

## ONLINE PLATFORM FOR SEZS

## 4328.   SHRI MOHITE PATIL VIJAYSINH SHANKARRAO:

SHRI DHANANJAY MAHADIK:

DR. J. JAYAVARDHAN:

SHRI V. ELUMALAI:

DR. HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT:

KUNWAR BHARATENDRA:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to roll out a web-based platform for Special Economic Zones (SEZs);
- (b) if so, the details and the status thereof along with its main objectives;
- (c) whether the Government has any plan to deal with the slowdown in investment in SEZs resulting from imposition of Minimum Alternate Tax and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether  the  excess  capacity  of  SEZs  is  likely  to  be  used  to  perform  work  for  units  in Domestic Tariff Area (DTA area outside SEZs) and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether there is any proposal to allow exports from SEZs to DTAs at concessional rate and if so, the details and the status thereof?

## ANSWER

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## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

## (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

- (a) and (b): In  order  to  facilitate  paperless  transaction  for  movement  of  goods  for  imports  and exports from SEZs, a web-based platform - SEZ Online system has already been implemented.
- (c): The Special Economic Zones (SEZs) located in the country has seen a slowdown in terms of slower  operationalisation  of  SEZs,  increased  number  of  applications  for  de-notification  of  SEZs, fewer number of application for setting up of new SEZ, etc.   The slowdown is due to a number of reasons  including  difficult  global  financial  situation,  slowdown  in  exports,  withdrawal  of  exemption from Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) and Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) provisions, uncertain fiscal regime for SEZs, etc.  In order to boost investment in SEZs, review meetings with the Development Commissioners of SEZs are held regularly.  Further, open house meetings with SEZ stakeholders, Road Shows have been organised in various places of the country to give wide publicity of SEZs.
- (d) and (e): The various stakeholders of SEZs have represented in this regard. No decision has been taken in this regard.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4327 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-12
Subject: Foreign Institutional Investors
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: RAJEEV SHANKARRAO SATAV, DHANANJAY BHIMRAO MAHADIK, JAYAKUMAR JAYAVARDHAN, SUPRIYA SADANAND SULE, HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT, VIJAYSINH MOHITE PATIL, BHARATENDRA SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

## DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY & PROMOTION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4327. TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE 12 TH  DECEMBER, 2016.

## FOREIGN INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS

## 4327.  SHRI SATAV RAJEEV:

SHRI DHANANJAY MAHADIK:

DR. J. JAYAVARDHAN:

SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE:

DR. HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT:

SHRI MOHITE PATIL VIJAYSINH SHANKARRAO:

KUNWAR BHARATENDRA:

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

## वाणिज् यवव द्यग म त्री

- (a) whether the Government proposes to protect the rights of Foreign Institutional Investors in the country, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether India accepted the Investor to State Dispute Settlement instrument of international law;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the manner in which the model bilateral investment treaty is different from the previous bilateral treaties signed with foreign entities; and
- (e) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  protect  the  interest  of  the  domestic investors?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज् यवव द्यग ााज् यम त्रीस् वतं त्र्रभााा(स्ीमतंीिरममलााीीतंाामि(

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRIMATI NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

- (a) to (e):

Information is being collected/ collated and the same will be laid on the Table  of the House.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4325 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-12
Subject: Participation of India in World Travel Market
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: DHARMENDRA YADAV, ANANDRAO  ADSUL, VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT, SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†4325 ANSWERED ON 12.12.2016

## PARTICIPATION OF INDIA IN WORLD TRAVEL MARKET

†4325. SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV: SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL: SHRI VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT:

DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the  Government of India has participated as  Official Premier Partner at World Travel Market (WTM), London, 2016, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  Incredible  India  was  the  Second  Most  Talked  About Destination During World Travel Market (WTM), 2016 in London, if so, the facts thereof;
- (c) whether  Indian Tourism is already showing  signs of an upswing by way of growth of Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in the current year, if so, the facts thereof; and
- (d) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  promote  India  as  an international tourist hub?

## ANSWER

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

(a): Yes,  Madam.  The  Ministry  of  Tourism  (MoT)  participated  as Official Premier Partner at World Travel Market (WTM) London from November  07-09,  2016.    As  part  of  the  package,  MoT  received various  opportunities  for  on-site  and  on-line  branding  including social  media  and  print  and  electronic  promotions  through  WTM collaterals etc.

(b): According to an online article by Travel Weekly UK, India was the 2 nd  most talked about destination at WTM London 2016. (c): Foreign  Tourist  Arrivals  (FTAs)  were  69.62  lakh  during  the period  January  to  October  2016  registering  a  growth  of  10.5%  as compared to 62.98 lakh for the corresponding period 2015. (d): The  Ministry  of  Tourism  (MoT)  promotes  India  as  a  holistic destination  and  as  part  of  its  on-going  activities,  releases  print, electronic, online and outdoor media campaigns in the international and domestic markets, under the Incredible India brand-line. MoT  also  promotes  the  tourism  destinations  and  products through its websites and publicity and promotional material produced  by  it from time to time. In addition, a series of promotional  activities  are  undertaken  in  important  and  potential tourist generating markets overseas through the Indiatourism Offices  Overseas with the  objective  of  showcasing  India's  tourism potential  and  increasing  tourist  arrivals  to  the  country.  These include  participation  in  travel  fairs  and  exhibitions;  road  shows, Know  India  seminars  &  workshops  etc.;  Indian  food  and  cultural festivals;  publication  of  brochures;  joint  advertising  and  brochure support and Hospitality Programme of the Ministry. Marketing Development Assistance Scheme to approved service providers and State Governments/Union Territory Administrations for promotional

Financial support is also extended under the activities undertaken by them in the overseas markets.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4324 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-12
Subject: Vedic Mathematics
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE, Shrirang Appa Barne, SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL, ANANDRAO  ADSUL, VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT, DHARMENDRA YADAV

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4324 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.12.2016

## Vedic Mathematics

4324. DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE: SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE: SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO: SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL: SHRI VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT: SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that the Vedic Mathematics enables to calculate much faster as compared to the conventional system and if so, the facts thereof in this regard;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  introduce  Vedic  Mathematics  in  the syllabi at various levels of education;
- (c) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken so far; and
- (d) the time by which the final decision is likely to be taken by the Government in this regard?

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

- (a) : Some methods are applied for quick calculation in Vedic Mathematics.  However, these methods do not work at all places in Mathematics.
- (b) : No such proposal is under consideration of the Government.
- (c) and (d) :  Do not arise.

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