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Lok Sabha Question No. 2686 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-12
Subject: Higher Education
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RAJESH PANDEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2686 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.03.2018

## Higher Education

2686. SHRI RAJESH PANDEY:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  launched  schemes  to  help  students  from  backward communities to pursue higher education in the educational institutions of the country; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  &  (b):  The  University  Grants  Commission  (UGC)  has  informed  that  it  has  been implementing the scheme of National Fellowship for students of Other Backward Classes (OBC)  as  entrusted  and  funded  by  Ministry  of  Social  Justice  and  Empowerment  for providing  financial  assistance  to  selected  candidates  under  Direct  Beneficiary  Transfer (DBT) mode through Public Financial Management System (PFMS) based on recommendations of the Expert Committee who execute selection process on merit basis for  pursuing  M.Phil.  /  Ph.D.  research  on  full  time  /  regular  basis  in  Universities  / Institutions / Colleges. The Department of Higher Education has a scheme called Central Sector Interest

Subsidy  Scheme  on  education  loan  for  students  belonging  to  Economically  Weaker Sections. The objective of the Scheme is to encourage poor students aspiring to pursue Higher  Education  especially  in  Technical  and  Professional  education.  Government  of India bears full interest subsidy during the Moratorium period.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2684 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-12
Subject: Special Tourism Zones
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: CHANDRAKANT BHAURAO KHAIRE, BHARATENDRA SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2684 ANSWERED ON 12.03.2018

## SPECIAL TOURISM ZONES

## 2684. SHRI CHANDRAKANT KHAIRE: KUNWAR BHARATENDRA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  set  up  special tourist zones/exclusive tourism zones in the country in partnership with the State Governments;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this regard; and
- (c) the  places  identified  along  with  the  funds  earmarked  for  the purpose during the last three years, State/UT-wise?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI K.J. ALPHONS)

(a) to (c):    Pursuant  to  Budget  announcements  of  2017-18  the Ministry  of  Tourism  has  initiated  action  on  formulation  of  scheme guidelines  for  development  of  five  Special  Tourism  Zones  in  the country.  A  consultation  meeting  in  this  regard  was  held  with  the stakeholders  which  included  central  Ministries/Departments  State Governments/UT  Administrations  and  Private  sector  in  September 2017.

Entire country is covered under this scheme and in the draft scheme  guidelines  it  is  proposed  that  the  scheme  will  work  on challenge mode.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2681 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-12
Subject: WTO Negotiations
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: PREM DAS RAI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2681 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 th  MARCH,2018

## WTO NEGOTIATIONS

## 2681. SHRI PREM DAS RAI:

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

- (a) the details of the plan of the Government on ensuring sustained focus on agriculture and development in World Trade Organisation (WTO) negotiations;
- (b) whether the Government aims on moving forward with the new issues along with the  issues  like  e-commerce  and  Micro,  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises  which  are also of increasing importance to India today; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof along with the manner in which India aims to maintain the relevance  of  WTO  in  future  negotiations  and  the  forthcoming  mini-ministerial Meet?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) India's position in the World Trade Organization (WTO) is that negotiations on issues such as agriculture, which are already on the agenda of the WTO, must be prioritized and concluded. India has also emphasized that development must remain central to the work of the WTO. As part of various developing country groups in the WTO, India's focus in the WTO is to protect the livelihood and food security interests of people in developing countries.
- (b) On the new issues that are sought to be introduced into the negotiating agenda of the WTO, India's position is that negotiations on any new issue in the WTO can commence only with the consensus of WTO members.
- (c) India  is  a  strong  supporter  of  the  multilateral  trading  system  and  has  been  working constructively with members of the WTO to ensure that multilateralism is strengthened through collaborative efforts. It is in this spirit that India is hosting an Informal WTO Ministerial Gathering in New Delhi with the objective of facilitating an exchange of views on various issues and challenges relating to the multilateral trading system.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2679 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-12
Subject: NIOS Marksheet
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: DIPSINH SHANKARSINH RATHOD

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2679 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 th MARCH 2018

## NIOS Marksheet

## 2679.  SHRI D.S. RATHOD:

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

- a) whether  the  Government  has  received  any  complaints  for  the  absent  students who are shown passed by the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) during the last two years; and
2. (b) the details of such students who were absent and shown as passed?

## ANSWER

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

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(a)&(b): A complaint was received from Bhopalregion alleging irregularities in the conduct of April-May, 2017 Public Examination of National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS).    The  complaint  was  received  in  NIOS  on  7 th June  2017  after  the  result  was displayed  on  the  web-site.  Immediately,  on  receipt  of  the  complaint,  the  result  was withdrawn  by  NIOS.    The  final  result  of  the  said  examination  has  not  so  far  been declared.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2678 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-12
Subject: National Testing Agency
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: MAUSAM NOOR, BAHADUR SINGH KOLI, ASADUDDIN OWAISI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2678 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.03.2018

## National Testing Agency

2678. SHRIMATI MAUSAM NOOR: SHRI BAHADUR SINGH KOLI: SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

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

- (a)     whether the Government has approved the establishment of a National Testing Agency (NTA) in the country;
- (b)     if so, the objectives and proposed functions of the agency;
- (c) whether extensive consultations with State Governments and professionals  from  the  domain  of  higher  education  conducted prior to the establishment of the agency to ascertain their opinion in this matter; and
- (d)      if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

## (DR. SATYA PAL SINGH)

(a) & (b): In  pursuance  of  the  Budget  Announcement  2017-18,  the  Union Cabinet in its meeting held on 10.11.2017 approved creation of the National Testing Agency (NTA) as an autonomous and self-sustained premier testing organization to conduct entrance examinations for Higher Education Institutions  (HEIs)  in  the  country.   The  NTA  would  initially  conduct  those entrance examinations which are currently being conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education(CBSE).  The examinations will be conducted in  online  mode  twice  a  year  in  order  to  give  adequate  opportunity  to candidates to bring out their best.  In order to serve the requirements of the rural  students,  NTA  would  locate  the  centres  at  sub-district/district  level and as far as possible would provide hands-on training to the students.

- (c) & (d): Extensive consultations were done with the concerned Ministries/Departments  of  the  Government  of  India  as  well  as  other stakeholders both from Central and State Government in a workshop held on 1-9-2017.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2677 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-12
Subject: Working-Age Population
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: DUSHYANT CHAUTALA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2677 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12TH MARCH, 2018

## WORKING-AGE POPULATION

## 2677. SHRI DUSHYANT SINGH:

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

- (a) the  details  of  plans/schemes/programmes  being  envisaged/implemented  by  the Government  to  deal  with  the  increase  in  the  working-age  population  in  the labour class with the given changing demographic structures in the country; and
- (b) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to safeguard the interests of the unskilled labourers migrating from agricultural sector to the urban areas of the country?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a)  &  b):  The  Employment  generation  coupled  with  improving  employability  is  the priority  concern  of  the  Government.  The  Government  is  implementing  various programmes  in  this  direction  like  encouraging  private  sector  of  economy,  fast tracking  various  projects  involving  substantial  investment  and  increasing  public expenditure  on  schemes  like  Prime  Minister's  Employment  Generation  Programme (PMEGP), Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) and Deendyal Antodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM).

MUDRA and Start-Ups schemes are initiated by the Government for facilitating self-employment. In order to improve the employability of youth, around 22 Ministries/Departments run skill development schemes across various sectors.

Government has implemented the National Career Service (NCS) Project which comprises  a  digital  portal  that  provides  a  nation-wide  online  platform  for  the  job seekers  and  employers  for  job-matching  in  a  dynamic,  efficient  and  responsive manner and has a repository of career content.

Further, a Scheme called Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY) has been launched by the Government in the year 2016-17 for incentivizing industry for promoting employment generation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2676 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-12
Subject: Development of Tourist Sites in Nalanda
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†2676

## LOK SABHA ANSWERED ON 12.03.2018

## DEVELOPMENT OF TOURIST SITES IN NALANDA

## †2676. SHRI KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  giving  consideration  to  any  action plan for the development of the important tourist site of GhodaKatora in Nalanda and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  development  of  Ghoda-Katora  is  likely  to  attract more  tourists  which  will  not  only  increase  the  avenues  of employment at the local level but also the revenue earnings of the Government; and
- (c)
- if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI K.J. ALPHONS)

(a) to (c): The Ministry of Tourism, under its various scheme guidelines,  provides  Central  Financial  Assistance  (CFA)  to  State Governments/UT Administrations for various tourism projects subject to submission of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), their adherence to the relevant scheme guidelines, availability of funds and liquidation of pending utilization certificates against the funds released earlier.

The Ministry of Tourism sanctioned an amount of Rs.4841 lakh for Integrated Development of Ghora Katora (Rajgir-JalmandirPawapuri)  as  Mega  Circuit  in  Bihar  in  the  year  2013-14  along  with release of Rs.968.35 lakh as 1st instalment under its PIDDC Scheme. Taking cognizance of the recommendations of 14 th Finance Commission regarding higher devolution of 42% to States from Union Taxes and Duties during its award period 2015-2020, the Ministry of Finance delinked the  PIDDC  scheme  from  Union  support  in  the  year 2015-16.  The  unfinished  works  are  to  be  completed  by  the  State Governments from their own resources.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2675 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-12
Subject: Reserved Posts of OBC in Universities
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: DHARMENDRA YADAV

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2675 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.03.2018

## Reserved Posts of OBC in Universities

## † 2675.  SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV;

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

- (a) the total number of posts of Vice-Chancellors, Registrars, Professors, Associate Professors reserved for backward classes in the Central Universities and colleges of the country;

(b)  whether the Government is aware that a number of posts of Vice-Chancellors, Registrars,  Professors,  Associate  Professors,  Assistant  Professors  and  Principals are  vacant  in  the  Central  Universities  and  colleges  which  are  reserved  for  Other Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes;

- (c) if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the time by which the said vacant posts are likely to be filled?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (d):  Reservation  in  the  post  of  Vice  Chancellors  and  Registrars  is  not applicable. Out of 2417 sanctioned posts of Professors in Central Universities under the purview of UGC, 237 are reserved for SCs and 109 are for STs. Out of 4793 posts of Associate Professors, 528 are reserved for SCs and 251 are for STs. Out of 9837 sanctioned posts of Assistant Professors, 1151 for SCs, 571 for STs and 1798 for OBCs are reserved.

Data relating to colleges is not centrally maintained.

The  main  reasons  for  the  shortage  of  faculty  in  Central  Universities,  inter-alia, includes:

- (i) The establishment of new Centrally Funded Educational Institutions (CFEIs) and their operation from temporary campuses.
- (ii) The slow pace of development of permanent campus of the newly established CFEIs.
- (iii) The lack of space in temporary campuses to expand academic activities.
- (iv) The remoteness of the new locations of some of the CFEIs.
- (v) Non-availability of suitable candidates.

Occurring  of  vacancies  and  filling  up  of  vacancies  in  Central  Universities  is  an ongoing and continuous process due to retirements, resignations, deaths, deputations etc. and no time-frame can be given.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2672 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-12
Subject: Polytechnics for Women
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: R.P. MARUTHARAJAA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2672 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.03.2018

## POLYTECHNICS FOR WOMEN

## 2672. SHRI R.P. MARUTHARAJAA:

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

- (a) the number of Polytechnics colleges for women set up/ proposed to be set up, in the country including the State of Tamil Nadu and Kerala;
- (b) the name of the places where these polytechnics would be set up;
- (c) the funds sanctioned and released for the purpose during the last three years and the current year; and
- (d) the present status of such women polytechnics and the steps taken for the expansion  of  educational  facilities  in  the  backward  districts  in  Tamil  Nadu State?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

(a)  & (b) As  per the information given by All India Council of Technical Education  (AICTE),  the  number  of  Polytechnics  colleges  for  women  set  up  in  the Country during the year 2016-17, 2017-18 and proposed to be setup during the year 2018-19 including the State of Tamilnadu and Kerala is enclosed as per Annexure.

(c) & (d) The polytechnic institutions are established by State Governments and/ or Public Private Trusts Registered Societies. However, a scheme 'Sub-Mission on Polytechnics  under  Coordinated  Action  for  Skill  Development'  has  been  launched during  the  11 th Plan.  The  scheme  has  recently  been  transferred  from  Ministry  of Human Resource Development to this Ministry. Under the scheme, Government of India provides one-time financial assistance upto Rs.12.30 crores per polytechnic to the State/UT Governments for setting up of new polytechnics in 300 un-served and under-served districts  of  the  country  including  Tamilnadu.    These  polytechnics  are being set up by State/ UT Governments. State Government may set up polytechnics exclusively for women under the scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2669 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-12
Subject: Degree at National Level
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: KINJARAPU RAM MOHAN NAIDU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2669 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.03.2018

## Degree at National Level

2669. SHRI RAM MOHAN NAIDU KINJARAPU: Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has taken note that there is great disparity in the quality and regulatory frameworks in different States for B.Sc. in Agriculture; (b)  if  so,  whether  any  representations  have  been  received  regarding  the  need  for  a common regulator of the degree at the national level and if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the action taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  & (b): No, Madam. The University Grants Commission has intimated that it has not received any representation regarding the need for a common regulator for the B.Sc. in Agriculture at the national level. (c): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2668 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-12
Subject: Cultural Tourism
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: (SMT.) RATNA DE(NAG), J. JAYASINGH THIYAGARAJ NATTERJEE, KINJARAPU RAM MOHAN NAIDU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2668 ANSWERED ON 12.03.2018

## CULTURAL TOURISM

## 2668. DR. RATNA DE (NAG):

SHRI J.J.T. NATTERJEE:

SHRI RAM MOHAN NAIDU KINJARAPU:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  taking  any  action  to  promote cultural tourism in Srikakulam and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has any proposal to 'Reintroduce the Incredible  India  Scheme  to  give  more  emphasis  on  cultural tourism' to promote cultural heritage of the country;
- if so, the details thereof along with the sites identified in this
- (c) regard so far, State/UT-wise;
- (d)
- (e)
- if not, the reasons therefor,
- the details of any specific provision for Delhi/NCR; and
- (f) the  challenges  being  faced  by  the  Government  to  promote cultural tourism in the country along with the steps taken/being taken to overcome those challenges?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI K.J. ALPHONS)

(a)  to  (f):  The  Ministry  of  Tourism,  promotes  India  in  a  holistic manner  and  as  part  of  its  on-going  activities,  annually  releases global  print,  electronic  and  online  media  campaigns  in  important and potential markets overseas, under the 'Incredible India' brandline, to promote various tourism destinations  and  products  of the country,  including  the  cultural  heritage  of  different  States/  UTs  in the  country.  Promotions  are  also  undertaken  through  the  website and  Social  Media  accounts  of  the  Ministry.  During  the  current financial  year  2017-18,  the  Ministry  has  launched  the  'Incredible India  2.0'  Campaign,  which  aims  at  moving  to  the  next  level  of promotion  and  marketing  with  a  shift  from  generic  promotions across  the  world  to  market  specific  promotional  plans,  content creation and use of thematic creatives.

The Ministry of Tourism does not allocate any funds to State Governments / Union Territory Administrations for Promotion. However, Central Financial Assistance is provided to them for the following promotional activities, based on proposals received from the  States  /  Union  Territories,  subject  to  adherence  to  scheme guidelines and availability of funds :

- (i) Organising Fairs, Festivals and Tourism related Events.
- (ii)
- Joint Advertising in Print Media Campaign.
- (iii) Production of Publicity Material in  collaboration  with the Private Sector.
- (iv) Promotion of film tourism.

No  proposal  for  the  above  has  been  received  from  the  Govt  of Delhi during the current financial year.

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