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Lok Sabha Question No. 15 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-17
Subject: Development of Yamuna River Banks as Tourism Centre
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: RANJANBEN BHATT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†15 ANSWERED ON 17.07.2017

## DEVELOPMENT OF YAMUNA RIVER BANKS AS TOURISM CENTRE

†15. SHRIMATI RANJANBEN BHATT:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  Government  is  considering  to develop the banks of Yamuna river as tourism centres;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Development of Tourism is primarily the responsibility of the State Governments and Union Territories, including the Government of NCT of Delhi.

The Government of NCT of Delhi has directed Delhi Tourism & Transportation Development  Corporation to prepare a plan to develop  5  kms.  stretch  of  the  Yamuna  River  on  the  upstream  of Wazirabad.

No  other  proposal  has  been  received  for  development  the banks of Yamuna river as tourism centre.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 13 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-17
Subject: Vocational Training to Tribals
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: PARAYAMPARANBIL KUTTAPPAN BIJU

## 13. SHRI P.K. BIJU:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  approve  a  proposal  received  from  the Government of Kerala for providing vocational training to the tribal youths; and

(b) if so, the details and the present status thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): A proposal for Skill Development was received from the Government of Kerala for funding under 'Special Central Assistance to Tribal Sub-Scheme' during 2017-18. However, the  Project  Appraisal  Committee  (PAC)of  Ministry  of  Tribal  Affairs,  in  its  meeting  on 6.7.2017,requested the Government of Kerala to first submit pending Utilization Certificates of the funds released to the State in previous years under various schemes of the Ministry.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## (MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS) LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 13

TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.07.2017

## TRIBAL STUDENTS
Lok Sabha Question No. 11 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-17
Subject: Preservation of Manuscripts
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: MAHEISH GIRRI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 11 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.07.2017

## PRESERVATION OF MANUSCRIPTS

## 11. SHRI MAHEISH GIRRI:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there are Government funded research institutes that save and revive old and rare manuscripts and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government has collaborated  with private  or University based research centres to improve research activities in this area and if so, the details of the same;
- (c) whether  the  Government  is  running  certification  or  graduation  programmes  in collaboration  with  the  Ministry  of  Human  Resource  Development  related  to  the preservation of manuscripts and if so, the details of the same;
- (d) whether the Government has attempted to digitize these manuscripts and if not, the reasons therefore; and
- (e) whether  the  Government  is  working  towards  promoting  knowledge  of  important manuscripts and if so, the details of the action taken and planned so far?

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

## ANSWER

- (a)&(b)   Yes,  Madam.  Ministry  of  Culture,  in  the  year  2003,  launched  a  project  called National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM) for documentation, conservation, digitization and publication of Indian manuscripts.

The NMM  has undertaken the documentation and conservation work of manuscripts through registered societies, institutions and universities by setting up Manuscripts  Resource  Centers  (MRCs)  and  Manuscripts  Conservation  Centers (MCCs) respectively. At present there are 30 MRCs and 34 MCCs spread all over the country.

- (c) No,  Madam.  The  NMM  has  not  conducted  any  academic  courses  in  which certificates are to be issued or graduation courses are conducted except certificates  issued  for  participation  in  Conservation  workshops  and  workshops  & seminars on Manuscriptology and Paleography.

At present there are 34 MCCs engaged in the conservation of Manuscripts and as on 31.03.2017 conservation of 7,78,05,804 manuscripts folios have been done.

- (d) The NMM has undertaken the work relating to the digitization of Manuscripts of the interested  repositories  through  invitation  of  open  tenders  from  qualified  digital agencies. As on 31.03.2017 digitization of 2,63,32,204 pages of manuscripts have been done.
- (e) Workshops and Seminars on Manuscriptology and Paleography are conducted by NMM for   promoting knowledge of Manuscripts in different scripts & languages.

As on 31.03.2017 eighty four (84) Workshops on Manuscriptology and Paleography and  fifty  six  (56)  Seminars  imparting  training  to  2,398  and  1,687  participants respectively were conducted.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 10 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-17
Subject: Impact of Liquor Restriction on Tourism Sector
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: SAUGATA ROY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.10 ANSWERED ON 17.07.2017

## IMPACT OF LIQUOR RESTRICTION ON TOURISM SECTOR

10. PROF. SAUGATA ROY:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  restrictions  on  liquor  has impacted the tourism sector and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the average growth of the number of foreign tourists and domestic tourists since the last three years after the ban on liquor in some States;
- (c) whether  the  Government  intends  to  introduce  a  national  liquor policy;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, the reasons for not introducing a national liquor policy?

## ANSWER

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

(a) and (b): No,  Madam.  However,  there  has  been  a  growth  in  the number of Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) to India  and domestic tourist visits during the last three years which is as under:

(in million)

|   Year |   FTAs |   Domestic tourist visits |
|--------|--------|---------------------------|
|   2014 |   7.68 |                      1283 |
|   2015 |   8.03 |                      1432 |
|   2016 |   8.8  |                      1614 |

FTAs during the period January to May 2017 was 42,15,351* registering a growth of 16.4% compared to the same period 2016.

*Provisional

(c) to (e):   No, Madam. Ministry of Tourism does not intend to introduce a national liquor policy since liquor is a subject in the State List under the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 9 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-17
Subject: Assistance under IIUS
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: LAXMAN GILUWA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY & PROMOTION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 9. TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE  17 TH  JULY, 2017.

## ASSISTANCE UNDER IIUS

## 9. SHRI LAXMAN GILUWA:

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

## वाणिज् यवव द्यग ं ्री

- (a) the details of the central assistance allotted and released under the Industrial Infrastructure Upgradation Scheme (IIUS) and for the development of export infrastructure and related activities to the  East  Singhbhum  and  West Singhbhum districts in Jharkhand;
- (b) whether any efforts have been made to establish some industries based on available raw materials in East Singhbhum and West Singhbhum districts of Jharkhand during the said period; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## 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): Department  of  Industrial  Policy  &  Promotion  (DIPP)  under  Ministry  of Commerce  and  Industry  had  sanctioned  a  project  of  'Auto  Cluster, Adityapur'  on  13.08.2008  in  West  Singhbhum  district  of  Jharkhand under  the  'Industrial  Infrastructure  Upgradation  Scheme  (IIUS)'    with project cost of Rs.65.63 crore involving central grant of Rs.47.79 crore. Rs.46.35 crore (97% of the central assistance) has been provided to the project.  The  project  at  Adityapur  was  sanctioned  with  the  objective  to enhance  international  competitiveness  of  the  industries located in Adityapur Auto Cluster by providing quality common infrastructure which has  benefited  them  in  their  overall  development  including  increasing their potential for exports.
- (b) & (c): DIPP  does  not  have  any  scheme  to  establish  industries  based  on availability  of  raw  material  in  a  particular  region  or  in  any  State  in  the country.  However,  the  Department  supports  development  of  common facilities in an industrial cluster through Scheme like 'Modified Industrial Infrastructure  Upgradation  Scheme  (MIIUS)'.  It  is  the  role  of  State Government and its agencies to take benefit of the Scheme by way of creation of common facilities for benefit of industries based on local raw material located in any particular region.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 8 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-17
Subject: Use of Khadi
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: MOHANBHAI KALYANJIBHAI KUNDARIYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 8 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.07.2017

## USE OF KHADI

## 8. SHRI KUNDARIYA MOHAN BHAI KALYANJI BHAI:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  directed  all  Government  hospitals  to  use  khadi  soap, linen etc. to encourage khadi and village industries;
- (b) if so, the details thereof indicating the institutions covered under the scheme, number of items included and the amount of benefit likely to accrue to KVI therefrom;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  urge  the  States  to  undertake  similar  steps  to encourage KVIs and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the other steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH)

(a) to (d): Yes  Madam.  Ministry  of  Health  and  Family  Welfare  issued  an  order No.V.16020/56/2016-INI-I dated 15.02.2017 (copy enclosed with list of items-AnnexureI) that Government Hospitals and Medical Research Institutions across the country, such as AIIMS,  PGI,  Chandigarh,  JIPMER  Puducherry,  NIMHANS,  Bengaluru  etc  will  use stipulated 45 Khadi items for exclusive use by Hospitals which include soap, Doctor coats, bed and bath linen, blankets, gowns for patients  etc. The expected order value is around Rs.150  crore  and  will  provide  additional  employment  of  120  lakhs  man  hours  to  Khadi artisans. Thus the benefit would be captive marketing support to Khadi institutions as well as sustainable employment opportunity to Khadi and Village Industries artisans. Details of various  Government  Bodies  and  Corporates  who  have  provided  marketing  support  for Khadi and Village Industries products to KIs as detailed below:

1. Delhi Police
2. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
3. Post & Telegraphs, Uttarakhand
4. Gujarat University
5. Navy Contingent
6. J.K. Cement
7. Indian Railways
8. Air India
9. IIT Mumbai for Uttariyas (used for convocations)
10. Rural Electrification Corporation
11. All Government schools in Chotila Taluka, Surendranagar Dist., Gujarat
12. Tihar Jail

Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has also developed convergence with Raymond Ltd. and Aditya Birla Fashion Retail (ABFL) for design development and marketing linkages for Khadi. MOU has been signed between KVIC and National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) for synergy in product development and design interface in Khadi.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 7 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-17
Subject: Impact of Demonetisation on Job Market
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: RAHUL KASWAN

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

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 7

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.07.2017

## IMPACT OF DEMONETISATION ON JOB MARKET

## †7. SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:

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

- (a)the  total  number  of  daily  wages  employed  in  the  Government  and private sector in the country, State/UT-wise;
- (b)whether the unorganized sector in the country had to face loss of job
- opportunities on account of demonetisation;
- (c)if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the Government to further avoid this loss by the unorganized sector in the country, including in Rajasthan;
- (d)whether  the  Government  has  conducted  any  study  to  assess  the impact  of  demonetisation  in  the  employment  market  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (e)the  outcome  of  demonetisation  along  with  the  number  of  workers
- affected or likely to be affected therefrom; and
- (f)  the  remedial steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): As per the survey carried out by the National Sample Survey Organisation in the year 2011-12, the total employment in both organized and unorganised sector in the country was 47 crores. Out of this, about 8 crores were in the organized sector and the balance of 39 crores in the unorganized sector. However, there is no such estimation in respect of daily-wage workers working in the Government and private sector in the country.
- (b) to (f): Employment  in  unorganized  sector  depends  on  variety  of factors and it is difficult to pin point the degree of impact of demonetisation  thereon.  There  is  no  such  input  available  with  this Ministry nor any such study has been conducted in this regard.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-17
Subject: Development of Insta Guide App
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: GEETHA KOTHAPALLI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5 ANSWERED ON 17.07.2017

DEVELOPMENT OF INSTA GUIDE APP

5. SHRIMATI KOTHAPALLI GEETHA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

(a) whether  the  Government  has  developed  Insta  Guide  Mobile App for the promotion of tourism; and (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof and the response received so far to the App?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): No, Madam.
- (b): Does not arise.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 3 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-17
Subject: Permission to Foreign Oil Companies
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: B.V. NAYAK

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 17 TH  JULY, 2017

## PERMISSION TO FOREIGN OIL COMPANIES

3. :   SHRI B.V. NAIK

## पेट्रोल ियम एवं प्राक ृ तिक गैस मंत्री

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

- (a) whether the Government  proposes  to give permission to foreign oil companies to re-enter in the retail market and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  consider  de-nationalisation  of  the petroleum companies taken over in the past as well if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

## 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) -  Government Resolution dated 08.03.2002 of this Ministry has a provision for  granting  marketing  rights  of  Motor  Spirit  (MS)  /  High  Speed  Diesel  (HSD)/ Aviation  Turbine  Fuel  (ATF)  to  the  new  entrants,  including  the  private  sector, subject to the conditions mentioned therein. Various private companies including domestic and foreign oil companies, namely, M/s Reliance Industries Ltd.,  M/s Essar Oil Ltd., M/s Shell India Ltd. have set up retail outlets of petrol and diesel in the country. Recently, Marketing Rights have been granted to M/s BP Exploration (Alpha)  Limited  (BPXA)  for  MS,  HSD  and  ATF  and  to  Haldia  Petrochemicals Limited for MS.
- (b)  -    Decision  to  allow  private  companies,  including  foreign  oil  companies  for marketing of HSD/MS/ATF was taken to increase competition in the retail sector and  the  objective  of  the  said  policy  is  not  to  denationalize  the  existing  oil companies.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-17
Subject: Impact of FDI on Retail Market
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: ANOOP MISHRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY & PROMOTION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2. TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE  17 TH  JULY, 2017.

## IMPACT OF FDI ON RETAIL MARKET

2. SHRI ANOOP MISHRA:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state: वाणिज् यवव द्यग ं ्री

- (a) whether the Government has made any study on the impact of FDI on retail market  especially  on  indigenous  retail  market  and  the  employees  attached thereto during the last two years; and
- (b) 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): No such study has been conducted by the Government.
- (b): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-17
Subject: Relaxation for Reserved Category in NET
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: M. B. RAJESH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.07.2017

## Relaxation for Reserved Category in NET

1. SHRI M.B. RAJESH:

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

- (a)  whether  the  relaxation  for  the  reserved  category  students  in  the  University  Grants Commission (UGC) NET examinations has been stopped;
- (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the new criteria for qualifying the UGC NET exam?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): No, Madam.
- (b): Does not arise.
- (c): University Grants Commission (UGC) has informed that the new qualifying criteria for declaration of result for UGC NET Examination is as follows:
-  Top 6% of the UGC NET candidates who appear in all three papers and secure at least 40% aggregate marks for candidates belonging to General Category and at least  35%  aggregate  marks  for  candidates  belonging  to  social  groups  viz., Scheduled Castes /Scheduled Tribes/Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy layer)/ People with Disabilities will be declared qualified for NET to be eligible for Assistant Professor by following the extant reservation policy of Government of India.
-  Out of the total number of candidates qualifying for NET for Eligibility for Assistant Professor, the candidates who have applied for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), shall  form  the  consideration  zone  for  JRF.    The  available  fellowships  will  be awarded as per merit by following the extant reservation policy of the Government of India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 280 (STARRED), answered on 2018-01-05
Subject: Unqualified Doctors
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: P.K.SREEMATHI TEACHER, M. B. RAJESH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 280 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 5 TH JANUARY, 2018 UNQUALIFIED DOCTORS

## *280. SHRIMATI P.K. SREEMATHI TEACHER:

## SHRI M.B. RAJESH:

Will  the  Minister  of HEALTH  AND  FAMILY  WELFARE be  pleased  to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  note  of  the  findings  of  the  World  H Organisation (WHO) report that a large number of doctors practising in India havenecessary qualifications;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (c) whether the Government has conducted any inquiry/investigation in this and if so, the details and the outcome thereof;
- (d) the details of cases registered against such practitioners; and
- (e) the steps taken by the Government to address the issue?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE ( SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA )

- (a)to ( e) : A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 280* FOR 5 TH JANUARY, 2018

(a)  to  (e)  The  World  Health  Organisation's (WHO)  in  its  report  on  'Health Workforce in India' has claimed that 57% of allopathic doctors in India do not have medical  qualification.    The  report  is  erroneous  since  MBBS  is  the  min qualification  for  enrolment  as  a  registered  medical  practitioner  i n  a  State  Medical Register  to  practice  medicine,  and  hence  all  registered  doctors have  medical qualifications.

Section 15 of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 prohibits a person than medical practitioner enrolled on a State Medical Register to practi ce medicine in the State. Since health is a State subject, the primary responsibility to deal w cases of quacks lies with the respective State Government.

The  Central  Government , keeping  view  of  the  above,  requested  Chief Ministers of all t he States to take appropriate action against quacks under the la also to evolve suitable policies to ensure availability of quality health w rural areas.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 278 (STARRED), answered on 2018-01-05
Subject: Non-Acceptance of Coins by Banks
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: MOHAMMAD SALIM, MD. BADARIDDOZA KHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO.*278

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 5 TH  JANUARY 2018/ PAUSHA 15, 1939 (SAKA)

Non-acceptance of Coins by Banks

## *278. SHRI MOHD. SALIM: SHRI MD. BADARUDDOZA KHAN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that the banks are not accepting coins from the customers;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) the manner in which the Government is planning to mitigate the hardships being faced by small traders, shopkeepers, vendors and beggars; and
- (d) the advice rendered by the Government to the people who are stuck with a huge quantity of coins due to non-acceptance of the same by banks?

## ANSWER

THE FINANCE MINISTER (SHRI ARUN JAITLEY)

- (a) to (d):  A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT FOR LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*278 FOR 5 TH JANUARY 2018 REGARDING 'NON-ACCEPTANCE OF COINS BY BANKS' BY  SHRI  MOHD.  SALIM  AND  SHRI  MD.  BADARUDDOZA  KHAN, MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT.

(a) to (d):  Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has informed that it has received few complaints from  public  and  some  organisations  against  banks  regarding  non-acceptance  of  coins. RBI has advised banks to accept coins for transactions and exchange at all their branches. Further,  RBI's  Regional  Offices  (ROs)  have  been  instructed  to  advise  controllers  of banks in their jurisdiction to accept coins at all their branches. RBI's ROs have also been advised  to  open  counters  to  accept  coins  from  public.  The  members  of  public  may exchange coins at bank branches in terms of RBI instructions.

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