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Lok Sabha Question No. 2500 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Website Application for ESI Patients
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: RANGASWAMY DHRUVANARAYANA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2500 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.07.2017

## WEBSITE APPLICATION FOR ESI PATIENTS

## 2500. SHRI R. DHRUVA NARAYANA:

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

- (a)whether  the  ESlC  has  recently  launched  a  website  application  Ask  an Appointment (AAA+) for ESI patients of Delhi;
- (b)if so, the details thereof along with the other steps taken/being taken by the ESIC to extend this facility to other States; and
- (c)whether  the  Government  proposes  to  launch  mobile  clinics  across  the country and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): Yes, Madam. The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has  launched  a  mobile  based  application  'AskAnAppointment'  (AAA+)  for booking  of  appointment  in  ESI  Dispensaries  in  Delhi  on  10 th   April,  2017. Through this Mobile Application, a beneficiary can seek a prior appointment for  OPD  Registration  in  the  stipulated  dispensary.  This  Application  can  be downloaded free of cost in Smart Phones. This project has been rolled out in ESIC Dispensaries in Delhi on a pilot basis. Initially, every ESIC Dispensary in Delhi  can  cater  to  20  patients  per  day  through  this  mobile  application. Appointment can be sought up to 7 days in advance excluding the current date.  The  Application  is  available  both  in  English  and  Hindi.    Progressively the project is planned to be rolled out in other ESIC dispensaries, in phases, based on the response of this pilot project.
- (c): Yes,  Madam.  Under  ESIC  2.0  Reforms,  ESI  Corporation  has decided  to  expand  its  services  in  the  country.  In  the  implemented  areas where Insured person population does not meet the ESI norms for setting up health  facilities,  endeavour  is  made  to  provide  services  through  mobile clinics.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2499 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Setting Up of SEZs
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: PRATAPRAO GANPATRAO JADHAV, FAIZAL P.P. MOHAMMED, PARAYAMPARANBIL KUTTAPPAN BIJU, ANOOP MISHRA, KIRRON KHER

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2499(H) TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 st JULY, 2017

## SETTING UP OF SEZs

## 2499(H). SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV:

MOHAMMED FAIZAL:

Dr. P.K. BIJU:

SHRI ANOOP MISHRA:

SHRIMATI KIRRON KHER:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to set up district-wise Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Vidarbha region of Maharashtra including those based on agriculture/cotton;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, locationwise along with the time by which they are likely to be set up and the details of SEZs set up in the said region so far, locationwise;
- (c) whether the Government also proposes to expand/develop SEZs in Kerala and if so, the details thereof along with the locations identified and the funds allocated and being released for the purpose and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether the Government has received any requests for setting up of SEZs in Kerala and if so, the reaction of the Government thereto; and
- (e) whether the Government has adopted a new policy for SEZs in the country and if so, the details thereof along with its salient features?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) and (b): No Madam.  Special Economic Zones (SEZs) being set up under the SEZs Act, 2005 and SEZ Rule, 2006 are primarily private investment driven. The Central Government does not allocate funds for setting up of new SEZs.
- (c) and (d): No  proposal  for  setting  up  of  new  SEZs  in  the  State  of  Kerala  has  been received in the last one year.
- (e): The Special Economic Zones (SEZs) policy was launched in April, 2000.  The Special Economic  Zones  Act,  2005,  was  passed  by  Parliament  in  May,  2005  which  received Presidential assent on the 23rd of June, 2005.  The SEZs Rules, 2006 came into effect on 10th February, 2006. The salient features of the SEZ scheme are:-
- (i) SEZ is  a  designated  duty  free  enclave  to  be  treated  as  a  territory  outside  the customs territory of India ;
- (ii) SEZ Developers and Units will have Direct Tax and Indirect Tax concessions as prescribed in the SEZs Act, 2005.
- (iii) No licence will be required for import of inputs for operations in SEZ ;
- (iv) Domestic sales by SEZ units will be subject to  applicable customs duties and Foreign Trade Policy in force;
- (v) SEZ units will have freedom for subcontracting;
- (vi) No routine examination by customs authorities of export/import cargo;
- (vii) The Unit in SEZ shall achieve Positive Net Foreign Exchange to be calculated cumulatively for a period of five years from the commencement of production;

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2497 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Expulsion of Students
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: DEVAJIBHAI GOVINDBHAI FATEPARA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2497 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.07.2017

## Expulsion of Students

## 2497. SHRI DEVAJIBHAI G. FATEPARA:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that Indian Institute of Technology(IIT), Kanpur  has  recently  expelled  a  number  of  students  for  continuous  bad academic performance;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is considering to develop any policy or has taken any steps to save the future of such students; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): During the current academic year,  IIT Kanpur terminated a total of 40 students for poor academic performance, which include 32 at the undergraduate and 8 at the postgraduate level. Students whose academic performance is poor are  placed  on  academic  probation  with  intimation  to  the  parents  and  the concerned  Department.    The  students  are  placed  on  reduced  academic  load, provided  with  remedial  classes  and  counseling.  Before  termination,  they  are allowed to make multiple appeals for reinstatement.  The Committee constituted for  the  purpose  considers  the  appeal  and  after  assessing  the  potential  of  the student  reinstates  him  in  the  academic  programme  in  consultation  with  the concerned Department and the counseling service of the Institute.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2496 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Cashless Transaction at Petrol Pumps
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  2496 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 st   JULY, 2017

## CASHLESS TRANSACTION AT PETROL PUMPS

2496. SHRI A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN :

## पैट्रोलियम और प्राक ृ लिक गैस मंत्री

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

- (a)   whether cashless transactions at petrol pumps have nearly trebled from Rs. 150 crore per day to Rs.400 crore per day and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether this was achieved through a three pronged strategy adopted to promote cashless transactions after demonetization and if so, the details thereof;
- (c)      whether  it  is  true  that  at  present  about  86  per  cent  of  the  petrol  pumps  in  the country have infrastructure for digital payments and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)      whether  more  than  35,000  consumer  awareness  camps have  been held  in  all major regional languages across the country for the promotion of cashless transactions in petrol pumps and if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

पैट्रोलियम और प्राक ृ लिक गैस मंत्रािय में राज् य मंत्री ( स् विंत्र प्राार ) (श्री धमेन्द र प्रधा

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

- (a) :    Public  Sector  Oil  Marketing  Companies  (OMCs)  have  informed  that  the  cashless transactions at petrol pumps were in the range of Rs.150 crore to Rs.200 crore per day up to 31 st October, 2016, which are currently in the range of Rs.350 crore to Rs.400 crore per day.
- (b) Following measures have been taken to promote cashless transactions at retail outlets (ROs)  of OMCs:
- (i) 0.75%  cash incentive is being passed on every digital transaction at retail outlets.
- (ii) Placement of infrastructure to facilitate credit card/debit card transactions at Retail Outlets.
- (iii) Introduction  of  payment wallets.  At  present,  90%  Retail  Outlets  have  atleast  one wallet facility available.
- (iv) Customer awareness campaigns carried out at Retail Outlets.
- (v) Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) was waived off on fuel transactions made through debit Cards for merchants and customers.
- (c) At present, about 85 %  of the ROs in the country have POS machines and 90% of the ROs have wallet facility in the country  for digital payments.
- (d) To promote cashless transactions, awareness standees were put up at 45,489 ROs, and campaigns with live demonstrations were conducted at 37,968 retail outlets of OMCs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2494 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Education suitable for Industry
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: C. MAHENDRAN, R. PARTHIPAN

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2494 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.07.2017

## Education Suitable for Industry

## 2494. SHRI C. MAHENDRAN:

SHRI R. PARTHIPAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government has noticed the issue related to Gap between education provided by academic institutions and industry required education in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether any steps have been taken to improve the situation and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether it is a fact that education provided in the country is not suitable for directly working in industry and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether any State-wise differences have been noticed in this regard and if so, the details thereof?

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

## (DR. MAHENDRA NATH PANDEY)

(a) to (d): Yes Madam. There has been feedback from the Industry on the need to align the technical  education  to  the  needs  of  the  Industry.  However,  no  study  has  been  done  for understanding State-wise differences in this respect.

In order to align the higher education, especially the technical education to the requirements of the Industry, the following action plan has been approved by the AICTE:

1. Revision  of  curriculum:    Every  affiliating  Technical  University  shall  constitute subject-wise industry consultation committee (ICC) with the mandate of examining the  existing  curriculum  and  for  making  suitable  changes  in  the  curriculum  every year. This process shall be completed in the month of December each year for the courses to be offered in the coming Academic year. Each institution, while applying for approval, shall certify completion of this process, which will be mandatory.
2. Mandatory internships: Every student in technical institution shall do three internships each spanning 4 to 8 weeks before completion of the under-graduation. The  responsibility  will  be  on  the  institution  for  helping  the  students  in  finding suitable industry or organisation for the internship.
3. Industry readiness: All students passing out of the undergraduate courses shall be imparted technical and soft skills required for working in the industry encompassing -  managerial  skills,  entrepreneurial  skills,  leadership  skills,  communication  skills, team-working skills and technical skills.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2491 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Sanctuary Circuit
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: RAMCHARAN BOHARA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†2491 ANSWERED ON 31.07.2017

## SANCTUARY CIRCUIT

†2491. SHRI RAM CHARAN BOHRA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is considering to set up sanctuary circuits on the line of heritage circuits;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  of  the  sanctuaries  selected  in  various  States  of  the country including Rajasthan; and
- (c) the details of the financial assistance provided by the Government for the development of sanctuaries during the last three years?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

(DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a) to (c): For  Integrated  Development  of  Theme-Based  Tourist  Circuits  in the country, the Ministry of Tourism has launched Swadesh Darshan Scheme in 2014-15. Wildlife Circuit is one of the thirteen thematic circuits identified for  development  under  this  Scheme.  All  the  national  parks  and  wildlife sanctuaries  in  various  States/Union  Territories  of  the  country  including Rajasthan are covered under this circuit.

The details of the projects sanctioned under the Wildlife Circuit theme of Swadesh Darshan Scheme since its launch is as under:

(Rs. in Crore)

|   Sl. No. | Name of State   | Name of Circuit & Year   | Project Name                                                                                                         |   Amt. Sanctioned |
|-----------|-----------------|--------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|
|         1 | Madhya Pradesh  | Wildlife Circuit 2015-16 | Development of Wildlife Circuit at Panna- Mukundpur-Sanjay- Dubri- Bandhavgarh-Kanha- Mukki-Pench in Madhya Pradesh. |             92.22 |
|         2 | Assam           | Wildlife Circuit 2015-16 | Development of Manas- Probitora- Nameri- Kaziranga- Dibru- Saikhowa as Wildlife Circuit in Assam.                    |             95.67 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2486 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Repeal of Rubber Act, 1947
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: K. C. VENUGOPAL

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2486 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 st JULY, 2017

## REPEAL OF RUBBER ACT, 1947

## 2486. SHRI K.C. VENUGOPAL:

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

- (a) whether the Government is considering to repeal the Rubber Act, 1947 and if so, the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether the Government is ready to include rubber in the products to be included under the proposed Plantation Export Development Agency (PEDA); and
- (c) if  so,  the  details  of  proposed  structure  and  products  under  PEDA  and  if  not,  the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (c):      No  Madam.  There  is  no  proposal  to  repeal  the  Rubber  Act,  1947and creation of a Plantation Export Development Agency (PEDA).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2484 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: GST Benefits in Commerce and Industry Sector
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: ANTO  ANTONY, BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2484 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 st JULY, 2017

## GST BENEFITS IN COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY SECTOR

## 2484.   SHRI ANTO ANTONY: SHRI BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA:

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

- (a) the manner in which benefits are likely to be availed by the Commerce and Industry Sector  after  implementation  of  Goods  and  Services  Tax  (GST)  along  with  the amount-wise details thereof;
- (b) whether it is a fact that there are a lot of uncertainties and doubts prevailing amongst the commerce and industry sector regarding the benefits of GST/the fitment of GST rates on various products;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the steps being taken by the Government to redress doubts in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) The  Commerce  and  Industry  sector  is  likely  to  benefit  from  the  GST  on  account  of lower tax rates for most commodities compared to the earlier tax regime, uniform tax rates  across  the  country,  reduced  tax  on  tax  incidences  and  seamless  availability  of input  tax  credit.    These  features  would  benefit  Commerce  and  Industry  through reduction  in  cost  and  improvement  in  competitiveness.  It  is  difficult  to  quantify  the benefits, at present.
- (b) & (c)  The Government has launched the GST  as per the announced schedule. Government has  also  notified  the  product  wise  GST  rates  along  with  associated  rules  and procedures on time.  However, Government is providing all help to trade and industry to overcome teething problems,  wherever required.
- (d) Government has adopted a multipronged strategy to make people aware of the details of the GST. This includes extensive use of TV, Radio and Newspapers to reach the people in cities and rural India. All ministries have launched ambitious outreach programmes for resolving the issues faced at the field level. The GST awareness campaign led by Central Board  of  Excise  and  Customs  alone  has  so  far  conducted  more  than  4000  outreach programs  across  the  country.  In  addition,  Sectoral  guidebooks  and  FAQs  have  been placed on the websites of the departments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2481 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Uniformity in Education
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: BAIJAYANT "JAY" PANDA

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2481 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.07.2017

## Uniformity in Education

## 2481. SHRI BAIJAYANT JAY PANDA:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  there  is  no  uniformity  in  the  Indian  credit system as well as syllabus and course structure in universities;
- (b) if so, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government is planning to take any action to evolve uniform norms and standards for all universities so that there is no inequality in education;
- (d) if so, details thereof and if not, reasons therefor; and
- (e) the 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 (e): The University Grants Commission (UGC) has informed that under its flagship scheme  of  Choice  Based  Credit  System  (CBCS),  it  has  initiated  several  measures which,  inter  alia,  include  minimum  course  curricula  for  undergraduate  programs  and uniform  examination  and  evaluation  system.  The  CBCS  aims  at  ensuring  uniformity, efficiency and academic excellence in national higher education system and resolving various  difficulties  faced  by  the  students  due  to  the  diversity  of  evaluation  system followed by different Universities in India.

Further, CBCS  ensures  seamless  mobility  of students across the higher education institutions in the country as well as abroad where such system is a norm. The UGC had circulated CBCS guidelines to the Vice-Chancellors of all Universities and requested them to introduce this system from the academic year 2015-16. The details of the guidelines are available at http://www.ugc.ac.in/pdfnews/9555132\_Guidelines.pdf . Under CBCS, UGC has formulated model curricula for different undergraduate courses.  Detailed  template  for  adoption  and  implementation  of  model  curricula  under CBCS is available at http://www.ugc.ac.in/pdfnews/4426331\_Instructional-Template.pdf .

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2480 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: EPS 95 Retirees
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: SANTOKH SINGH CHAUDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2480 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.07.2017

## EPS 95 RETIREES

2480. SHRI SANTOKH SINGH CHAUDHARY:

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

- (a)whether the Government proposes to start pension to EPS 95 retirees; and
- (b)if so, the details thereof including the policy of the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): As per para 12 of the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS), 1995,  a  member  is  entitled  to  superannuation  pension  if  he  has rendered eligible service of 10 years or more and retires on attaining the age of 58 years.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2479 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Implementation of PAHAL
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: RATTAN LAL KATARIA, PINAKI MISRA

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2479 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 st   JULY 2017 IMPLEMENTATION OF PAHAL

## †2479. SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA: SHRI PINAKI MISRA:

पेट्रोल ियम एवं प्राक ृ तिक गैस मंत्री

Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state : (a) whether PAHAL has been acknowledged as the largest welfare scheme with regard to direct benefit transfer by the Guinness Book of World Records and if so, the details thereof along with the quantum of funds transferred into the bank account of LPG consumers so far, State/ UT-wise; and (b)  whether the Statutory Auditor has questioned the veracity of saving of 22000 crore as LPG  subsidy  due  to  'Give  it  up'  campaign  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the

- reaction of the Government thereto and the facts in this regard?

## ANSWER

पेट्रोल ियम एवं प्राक ृ तिक गैस मंत्रािय में राज्य मंत्री ( स्विंत्र प्रभार ) ( श्री धमेन्द्र प्रधान ) MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN) (a) Under PAHAL Scheme, more than 18.22 crore LPG consumers are directly getting LPG subsidy  into  their  bank  accounts.  The  Scheme  has  entered  the  Guiness  Book  of  World Records being the largest Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme. So far, under PAHAL Scheme, more than Rs. 53,594 crore have been transferred into the bank accounts of consumers. (b) So far, more than one crore LPG consumers have given up their LPG subsidy under the 'GiveItUp' campaign.  The estimated annual subsidy savings for the Financial Year 2016-17 on this count is Rs. 1357 crore (approx.), assuming an average subsidy of Rs. 108.78 for 12 subsidized cylinders. Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) on Implementation of PAHAL(DBTL)  Scheme (Report  No.  25  of  2016)  had  estimated  savings  in  subsidy  of    ₹ 714.72  crore  on  account  of  'GiveItUp'  Campaign  as  a  result  of  67.27  lakh  domestic consumers, voluntarily giving up their subsidy, as on 29 th February, 2016.

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