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Lok Sabha Question No. 314 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-05
Subject: Digital Technology for Awarding Dealership for LPG
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: G. HARI

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 314 TO BE ANSWERED ON 5 th  FEBRUARY, 2018

## DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY FOR AWARDING DEALERSHIP FOR LPG

314. SHRI G. HARI:

पेट्रोलियम एवं प्राक ृ लिक गैस मंत्री Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state : (a) whether the Government has made any effort to bring about greater transparency and accountability in the selection process through digital technology for awarding dealership for LPG and if so the details thereof; and (b) whether State run fuel retailers propose to expand their network and add 6000 LPG distributors in view of the large LPG connections released under Ujjwala Yojana and if so, the details thereof? ANSWER पेट्रोलियम एवं प्राक ृ लिक गैस मंत्री ( श्री धमेन्द्र प्रधान ) MINISTER OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN) (a)  Public  Sector  Oil  Marketing  Companies  (OMCs)  have  changed  the  selection process of LPG distributorships from physical to digital mode with the introduction of online receipt of application, processing and online draw. (b)  OMCs  have  advertised  for  selection  of  new  distributorships  in  6149  locations. Selection process for 5168 locations has been completed till date.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 313 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-05
Subject: Development of Tribal Areas
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: MURALI MOHAN MAGANTI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.313

TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.02.2018

## DEVELOPMENT OF TRIBAL AREAS

## 313. SHRI M. MURALIMOHAN:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  funds  released  to  the  State  Government  of  Andhra  Pradesh  under  Special Central Assistance (SCA) to Tribal Sub Scheme (TSS) for the last three years and current financial year; and
- (b) the steps taken by the Government to disseminate awareness of the schemes available for the  development  of  tribal  areas    with  regard  to  roads,  buildings,  sanitation,  education, scholarships etc.?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) The details of funds released to the State Government of Andhra Pradesh under Special Central  Assistance  (SCA)  to  Tribal  Sub  Scheme  (TSS)  for  the  last  three  years  and  current financial year are tabulated below:
- (b) Ministry  of  Tribal  Affairs  have  taken  several  steps  to  disseminate  awareness  of  the Schemes implemented by the Ministry as mentioned below:
- (i) Guidelines  of  the  Schemes  implemented  by  the  Ministry  as  well  as  Annual Reports have been uploaded on the Ministry's Website.
- (ii) Sanction Orders mentioning therein the name of the project to be implemented in the States under a particular Scheme are uploaded on the Ministry's website.
- (iii) Scholarships are provided directly in the accounts of the students.
- (iv) With regard to implementation of Forest Rights Act, 2006, training and awareness programmes are organized at Gram Panchayat level by the States.
- (v) State  Governments  are  also  advised  to  ensure  that  concerned  Panchayati  Raj Institutions  (PRIs)  should  be  duly  informed  about  the  projects  /  programmes relating to Tribal Development to be implemented in the area of jurisdiction. It is also  advised  to  ensure  that  meetings  of  Gram  Sabha  are  conducted  on  regular interval as per norms in such areas.

| S. No.   | Year    |   Fund released (Rs. in lakh) |
|----------|---------|-------------------------------|
| 1.       | 2014-15 |                       2937.82 |
| 2.       | 2015-16 |                       3500    |
| 3.       | 2016-17 |                       5000.42 |
| 4.       | 2017-18 |                       3624.77 |
| Total    | Total   |                      15063    |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 312 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-05
Subject: Growth of Core Sectors
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: SHIVKUMAR CHANABASAPPA UDASI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

## DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY & PROMOTION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 312. TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE 5 TH  FEBRUARY,  2018.

## GROWTH OF CORE SECTORS

## 312.   SHRI SHIVKUMAR UDASI:

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

## वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री

- (a) whether the growth rate of the eight core sectors has increased to a 13-month high in November 2017;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the measures taken by the Government to further boost the core sector growth; and
- (c) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to promote initiatives under the 'Make in India' programme?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज् य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज् यमंत्री (श्री सी.आर. चौधरी) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI C.R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a): The  Index  of  Eight  Core  Industries  (ICI)  registered  a  growth  rate  of  7.4 percent  for  the  month  of  November  2017,  which  is  the  highest  since  April 2016.
- (b): The Government is continuously taking steps to boost growth in the industry which inter alia includes putting in place policy framework to create conducive business  environment,  strengthening  infrastructure  network  and  ensuring availability of required inputs.
- (c): Make in India initiative  aims  to  make  India  a  hub  for  manufacturing,  design and  innovation.    It  focusses  on  infrastructure,  simplified  processes,  job creation,  skill  development  and  fostering  innovation  in  select  thrust  sectors. This initiative is based on four pillars of New Processes, New Infrastructure, New Sectors and New Mindset, which have been identified to give boost not only  in  manufacturing  but  also  in  other  sectors.  The  Government  has undertaken Foreign Direct Investment policy reforms in 21 sectors covering 87 areas. In addition to the opening up of new sectors and enhancement of caps for existing sectors various conditionalities for foreign investments have also been simplified. The Government has also taken up a series of measures to improve Ease of Doing Business. The emphasis has been on simplification and  rationalization of the existing rules and  introduction  of  information technology to make governance more efficient and effective.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 310 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-05
Subject: Regulation of Courses in Astrology
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: KIRIT PREMJIBHAI SOLANKI

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.310 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.02.2018

## Regulation of Courses in Astrology

310. DR. KIRIT P. SOLANKI:

- Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a)  whether  the  Government  has  framed  any  policies  regarding  the  regulation  of undergraduate and graduate courses in Astrology and if so, the details thereof; (b) the application process and time period required for a Private University to introduce courses on Astrology; (c)  whether the Government has taken any steps to create awareness and encourage

public universities to introduce courses on Astrology; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (Dr. SATYA PAL SINGH)

(a)  to  (d):  No,  Madam. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has not framed any separate  regulation  for  regulating  undergraduate  and  graduate  courses  in  Astrology. However, UGC  has been providing financial assistance to Universities having Department  of Astrology. All Regulations notified by  UGC  are  applicable to all Universities including those conducting Astrology courses.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 307 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-05
Subject: Facilities around Qutub Minar
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: BALASUBRAMANIAM SENGUTTUVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.307 TO BE ANSWERED ON 5.2.2018

## FACILITIES AROUND THE QUTAB MINAR

## 307. SHRI  B. SENGUTTUVAN;

Will the Minister of CULTURE  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Qutub Minar complex is the most visited archaeological monument and heritage site in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the year - wise statistics of the tourists who visited the said monument during the past three years;
- (c) whether  the  monument  displays  the  happy  fusion  of  the  Hindu  and  Afghani architectural styles with stripping from other monuments as well as the Iron Pillar translocated from Udaigiri and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether  the  Government  has  provided  basic  amenities  to  the  visiting  tourists around this monument and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether  there  is  any  damage  caused  to  the  sand  -  stone  due  to  excessive pollution and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CULTURE AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a) Yes Madam, Qutb Minar complex is one of the most visited archaeological monuments in the country.
- (b) The details are at Annexure.
- (c) There is no archaeological evidence of the original location of Iron Pillar The Quwwat-ul-Islam  mosque  makes  the  beginning  of  Islamic  architecture  in India,  an  inscription  on  lintel  of  entrance  recording  materials  from  other buildings used in construction, but no evidence of their names or location.
- (d) The Archaeological Survey of India has provided basic amenities like toilet, drinking water, signages, ramps, braille texts, free wi-fi facilities and illumination.
- (e) No, Madam.

ANNEXURE ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (b)  OF  THE  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 307 FOR 5.2.2018

## DETAIL OF FOOTFALL AT QUTB MINAR DURING THE LAST THREE YEARS

| Footfall at Qutb Minar   |   2014-15 |   2015-16 |   2016-17 |
|--------------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| Indian visitor           |   3262082 |   3443930 |   3017380 |
| Foreigner visitor        |    289687 |    300481 |    258727 |
| Total                    |   3551769 |   3744411 |   3276107 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 305 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-05
Subject: Fine on Schools
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: K. GOPAL

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.305 TO BE ANSWERED ON 5 th  FEBRUARY 2018

## Fine on Schools

## 305. DR. K. GOPAL:

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

- (a) whether  it  is  true  that  the  Central  Board  of  Secondary  Education  (CBSE)  has slapped a fine of Rs. 50,000 on its 2077 affiliated schools across the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  it  is  also  true  that  under  the  mandatory  disclosure  order,  all  CBSE schools have to make details public under 130 heads; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

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- (a): The Board vide circular no. CBSE/AFF/4/CIRCULAR/2016 dated 10.11.2016  has  sought  information  from  schools  under  Online  Affiliated School Information System (OASIS) for obtaining various information for use  of  Board  in  academic,  examination  and  training  purposes.  As  on 20.01.2017,  2077  schools  had  not  submitted  the  requisite  data  due  to which  a  fine  of  Rs.50,000  was  imposed.  Subsequently,  schools  coming under Government category were exempted from the fine.
- (b) & (c): As  per  the  above  mentioned  circular,  all  CBSE  schools  submit  various details under 133 heads every year.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 304 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-05
Subject: Underwater Study of Ram Setu Project
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 304 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.02.2018

## UNDERWATER STUDY OF RAM SETU PROJECT

## 304. DR.C. GOPALAKRISHNAN :

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is true that Indian Archaeological experts met and discussed with Sri Lankan authorities regarding underwater study of Ram Setu project;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the outcome of the discussion?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CULTURE & MINISTER OF STATE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE.

(DR.  MAHESH SHARMA )

- (a) No, Madam. As per available record no such discussion has taken place on this matter.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 303 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-05
Subject: Schemes for Promotion of Tourism
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: RAMESH POKHRIYAL NISHANK

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†303 ANSWERED ON 05.02.2018

## SCHEMES FOR PROMOTION OF TOURISM

†303. DR. RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK':

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the share of foreign as well as domestic tourists respectively in the Indian tourism;
- (b) the specific steps taken at international level by the Government to promote tourism in the country; and
- (c) the  details  of  the  specific  steps  taken  for  dissemination  of information about the heritage sites of world fame located in India?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

(SHRI K.J. ALPHONS)

- (a): The  share  of  Domestic  Tourist  Visits  (1613.55  million)  and Foreign Tourist visits (24.71 million) in Indian Tourism was 98.49% and 1.51% respectively during 2016.
- (b): Government of India has taken various steps at international level  to  boost  tourism  in  the  country,  which  inter-alia  include  the following:
- i. The Ministry of Tourism releases print, electronic, online and outdoor media campaigns in the international markets to promote various tourism destinations and products of the country.
- ii. Promotions are also undertaken through the Social Media accounts of the Ministry.
- iii. The  India tourism Offices abroad  undertake  various promotional activities  in  important  and  potential  tourist
- generating markets overseas with the objective of showcasing  India's tourism potential. These include participation  in  travel  fairs  and  exhibitions;  organising road shows, Know India seminars & workshops; organizing and supporting Indian food and cultural festivals; etc.
- iv. E- Visa facility extended to citizens of 163 countries.
- v. The Incredible India 2.0 campaign launched with market specific promotional plans and content creation.
- vi. 24x7 Toll Free Multi-Lingual Tourist Helpline 1800111363 launched  in  12  International  Languages  including  Hindi and English.
- vii. Promotion  of  Niche  products  like  Cruise,  Adventure, Medical,  Wellness,  Golf,  Polo,  Eco,  Film  and  Meeting Incentives Conference and Exhibition (MICE).

(c): The Ministry of Tourism promotes India as a holistic destination in the international markets. As part of its promotional activities,  the  Ministry  releases  campaigns  in  the  international markets under the Incredible India brand-line to showcase various tourism destinations and products including its heritage sites.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 300 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-05
Subject: Skill Training as per Global Standards
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.300 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.02.2018

## Skill Training as per Global Standards

## 300.  SHRIMATI RAKSHATAI KHADSE:

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

- (a) Whether  the  Government  has  proposed  to  focus  on  skill  training  as  per global  standards  and  the  trainees  would  be  awarded  certificates  from International Awarding Bodies (IAB) for overseas placements; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b) Government  of  India  is  keen  to  bridge  the  global  shortage  of  labour force  in  the  coming  years  by  reaping  the  demographic  dividend  of  young  Indian labour force. To meet this objective, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship under the 'Skill India' Mission is setting up India International Skill Centres (IISCs) to provide skill trainings and certification benchmarked to International Standards.

Candidates  enrolled in IISCs are awarded  joint certificates (subject to successful  completion  of  training  and  passing  of  assessments)  which  are  also endorsed by International Awarding Bodies. In the pilot phase of the IISC program, one International Awarding Body has been on-boarded to conduct assessments and award certificates.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 299 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-05
Subject: Inter Board Working Group
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: ASADUDDIN OWAISI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.299 TO BE ANSWERED ON 5 th  FEBRUARY 2018

## Inter Board Working Group

## 299. SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  set  up  an  Inter  Board  Working  Group  (IBWG) comprising eight Boards to work out details for stepping up of moderation and upward revision or spiking of marks;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the said step has been taken by the Government after Delhi High Court has restrained CBSE with its moderation policy;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether the Government is also working on common curriculum and if so, the time by which a final decision is likely to be taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

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- (a) & (b): A  meeting  to  review  the  Policy  of  Moderation  of  marks  to  avoid  spiking  of marks was convened by the Secretary(School Education & Literacy) on 24 th April,  2017 with State Education Secretaries and Chairman of State Boards including  CBSE. In the meeting all State Boards decided to constitute Inter Board  Working  Group  (IBWG)  comprising  of  Chairman,  Board  of  Gujarat, Jammu  &  Kashmir,  Kerala,  Telangana,  Chhattisgarh,  Manipur,  ICSE  with Chairman, CBSE as the Convener of the IBWG.
- (c) & (d):  The High Court of Delhi in W.P.(C)4519/2017 & CM No.19732/2017 dated 23 rd May, 2017 ordered that so far evaluation of the current students who have  undertaken  CBSE  Class  X  and  Class  XII  examination  in  the  year 2017, the respondents shall follow the declared policy of 2016 including the  moderation  policy  which  was  in  vogue  on  the  date  when  they submitted their  application  forms.  The  above  orders  of  the  Hon'ble  High Court of Delhi were compiled by the CBSE.
- (e): No Madam.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 298 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-05
Subject: Awarding Prize to Travel Books in Hindi
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: JAGDAMBIKA PAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.298 ANSWERED ON 05.02.2018

## AWARIDING PRIZE TO TRAVEL BOOKS IN HINDI

## 298. SHRI JAGDAMBIKA PAL:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether  the  Government  is  implementing  any  scheme  for  awarding prize to travel books written in Hindi;
- (b) If so, the details thereof and the time since when the scheme is being implemented  along  with  the  total  number  of  books  awarded  prize during the last three years and the current year;
- (c) whether  the  prize  amount  of  the  same  is  less  as  compared  to  Hindi book writing prize scheme in the other Ministries;
- (d) If so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (e) whether  there  is  any  proposal  to  increase  the  same  and  if  so,  the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

(SHRI K.J. ALPHONS)

(a):    Yes,  Madam.  Ministry  of  Tourism  Implementing  an  award  Scheme  to give  prizes  for  Original  book  writing  in  Hindi  on  the  Subject  related  to tourism namely Rahul Sankrityayan Pryatan Puraskar Yojna.

- (b): Ministry  of  Tourism  implementing  this  Scheme  Vide  resolution  No.  E11017/5/98-Hindi  Published  in  Part  1  Vol.  I  since  2001.  Under  this  Scheme four prizes (1 st , 2 nd  3 rd  and Consolation)  are given every year, details of which are as under:
- (c) :   Ministry does not maintain such details.
- (d) : Does not arise.
- (e) : At present no such proposal is under consideration.

| Year    | No. of Prizes                                                                                       |
|---------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 2013-14 | 4 Prizes were given.                                                                                |
| 2014-15 | 4 Prizes were given.                                                                                |
| 2015-16 | Books sent to evaluation committee for evaluation.                                                  |
| 2016-17 | Proposal for giving advertisement has been sent to Integrated Finance for their Financial Sanction. |

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