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Lok Sabha Question No. 2459 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-08
Subject: Tax Base
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Meenakashi Lekhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2459

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, JULY 8, 2019/ASHADHA 17, 1941 (SAKA)

## Tax Base

## 2459. SHRIMATI MEENAKASHI LEKHI:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Goods  and  Services  Tax  (GST)  has  helped  in  widening  the  tax  base  of  the Government;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the details of the licenses of companies which have been cancelled since the implementation of GST?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE (SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR)

- (a) and (b) Yes Sir. GST has helped in widening the tax base of the Government. As on 2 nd July, 2019, the total number of active registrations under GST is 1,22,98,368 which includes 64,42,325 taxpayers who had migrated into GST from the previous indirect tax regime.
- (c) As on 2nd July, 2019, a total of 15,85,408 registration under GST has been cancelled. Such cancellation has been done either on an application filed by the registered person or suo-motu by the concerned tax officer in appropriate cases.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2458 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-08
Subject: Conservation of Mural Paintings
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Devusinh Jesingbhai Chauhan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2458 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.07.2019

## CONSERVATION OF MURAL PAINTINGS

## 2458: SHRI DEVUSINH JESINGBHAI CHAUHAN :

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a)   the  various  measures  and  proposals  of  the  Government  for  conservation  of  Mural  Paintings  and ancient folk paintings on the verge of extinction in the country;
- (b)  if so, the details there of, State/UT-wise;
- (c)   whether the Government proposes to identify centres of ancient culture and accord special tourism status to these centres; and
- (d)  if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise?

## MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR CULTURE & TOURISM (SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)

## ANSWER

- (a)  and  (b):  Archeological  Survey  of  India  (ASI),  regularly attends  to  the  conservation  work  of  Mural Paintings and ancient folk paintings in the protected monuments of the ASI, due to which they are in a good state of preservation.

Also, IGNCA, an autonomous organisation under this Ministry is actively involved in the Government's endeavor  for  conservation  of  Mural  Paintings  and  ancient  folk  paintings which  are on  the  verge  of extinction. The project titled 'The Condition of Buddhist Wall Painting Sites in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal  Pradesh  (Tribal  and  Backward  Areas)'  aimed  to  develop  a  laboratory  in  Ladakh  in collaboration with the partner institute especially for Himalayan material - thangkha and manuscript, with wall  painting as  a super specialty. In  the first phase  of  this  project,  conservations work  of  (i) Maitreay  Temple  (Hunder-  Nurba),  (ii)  Karsha  Monastery  -  Nyingm/lakhangand  (iii)  GonkhangThiksey monastery had been completed. Saboo and Diskit Monasteries have a sizeable collection of tangkha that  are  not  in  use  for  puja.  10  thangkas  from  both  monasteries  were  restored by IGNCA conservation laboratory. Apart from this, four trainees from Ladakh were selected for training. IGNCA has  signed  MOU  with  Central  Institute  of  Buddhist  Studies  (a  Deemed  University),  Leh,  Ladakh  to explore, research, and for field work and capacity building programme in this domain. In Jammu and Kashmir,   the conservation  work  of  Karsha  Monastery-  Nyingma  Lakhang,  Gonkhang-  Thiksey monastery and in Himachal Pradesh, conservation work of Maitreay Temple (Hunder- Nurba), Saboo and Diskit monasteries has been done by IGNCA.

Documentation of Pictorial graffiti of mural paintings/wall paintings of 105 Temples in Baiswada (Uttar Pradesh) has also been done by IGNCA.

- (c):   No,  sir.
- (d):   Does not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2457 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-08
Subject: Smart Schools
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Rahul Kaswan

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2457 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.07.2019

## Smart Schools

- † 2457. SHRI RAHUL KASWAN Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has received any proposal to open 'Smart Schools' in all the States including Rajasthan; (b) if so, the details thereof along with the salient features of such schools; (c) whether  the  Government  has  given  administrative  and  financial  approval  to  these proposals; and (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK')

(a)  &  (b)  :    Government  of  Nagaland has  submitted  a proposal  for one  school  each in  10 Districts  Headquarters  to  be  upgraded  as  Smart  Schools  at  unit  cost  of  Rs.  25  lakhs  per school.  No other State including Government of Rajasthan has sent any proposal to open the 'Smart Schools'. (c)  &  (d)  :    There  is  no  provision  for  setting  up  of  Smart  Schools  under  Samagra  Shiksha guidelines.  The  provision  is  only  for  setting  up  of  Information  and  Communication

- Technology(ICT) lab at a unit cost of Rs. 6.4 lakhs  per school.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2456 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-08
Subject: GST Refund for Langars
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Poonam (Mahajan) Vajendla Rao

(a)Yes Sir.

- (b) The scheme of SevaBhojYojna has become operational w.e.f. 1.8.2018. An amount of Rs.59,66,078 (Rupees Fifty Nine lakhs, Sixty Six Thousand and Seventy Eight only) has been released in the year 2019-20 under the scheme to Central Board of Indirect Taxes  &  Customs  (CBIC),  Ministry  of  Finance  for  making  the  payment  to  Sikh GurudwaraParbandhak Committee (SGPC), Amritsar.
- (c)&(d)Yes  Sir.  Under  the  scheme  of  SevaBhojYojna,  the  financial  assistance  will  be provided  for  free  'prasad'  or  free  food  or  free  'langar'  /  'bhandara'  (community kitchen) offered by charitable/religious institutions like Gurudwara, Temples, Dharmik Ashram, Mosques, Dargah, Church, Math, Monasteries etc.

These Charitable Religious Institutions should have been distributing free food in the form of 'prasad', 'langar'/bhandara (community kitchen) to at least 5000 persons in a calendar month for at least past 3 years.

Financial  Assistance  in  the  form  of  reimbursement  shall  be  provided  where  the institution has already paid GST on all or any of the raw food items listed below:

- i) Ghee
2. ii) Edible oil
3. iii) Sugar / Burra / Jaggery
4. iv) Rice
- v) Atta / Maida / Rava /Flour
6. vi) Pulses

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2456 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.07.2019

## GST REFUND FOR LANGARS

## 2456:   SHRIMATI POONAM MAHAJAN:

Will the MINISTER OF CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has released GST refund  on raw materials used to prepare food at langars in gurdwaras;
- (b) if so, the details thereof on the total amount released during the last three years, yearwise;
- (c) whether such refund of GST and IGST is applicable to all communities undertaking similar activities such as langar; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR CULTURE ANDTOURISM (SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2453 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-08
Subject: Health Fairs by SAIL
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: Ashok Kumar Rawat

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2453 FOR ANSWER ON 08/07/2019

## HEALTH FAIRS BY SAIL

2453.  SHRI ASHOK KUMAR RAWAT:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  it  is  a  fact  that  various  Government  undertakings  including  Steel Authority of India (SAIL) spend funds for organising health fair;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the health fairs organised by various undertakings including the SAIL during the last three years as on date, State-wise and location-wise; and
- (d) the funds spent by various undertakings on such fairs including SAIL during the said period separately, date-wise and location-wise?

## ANSWER

(SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

THE MINISTER OF STEEL

- (a) None of the Central Public Sector Enterprise under Ministry of Steel including Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has organized any health fair during the last three years. However, communities living in the periphery of Plants/ Units/Mines of CPSEs under Ministry of Steel avail the basic healthcare facilities through Hospitals, Dispensaries,  Mobile  Medical  Units,  etc.    Further,  preventive  healthcare  is  made available through regular health camps organized for the benefit of people living in various villages in the periphery of plants/mines.

(b)to(d): Does not arise in view of (a) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2450 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-08
Subject: Vocational Training Centres in Tribal Areas of Maharashtra
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Bharti Pravin Pawar, Sadashiv Kisan Lokhande

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. † 2450

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.07.2019

## VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRES IN TRIBAL AREAS OF MAHARASHTRA

## †2450. DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR: SHRI SADASHIV LOKHANDE:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)   whether  the  Government  has  established  Vocational  Training  Centres  in  tribal  areas  of Maharashtra;
- (b)   if so, the place-wise details thereof;
- (c)   the criteria to establish the said Vocational Training Centres; and
- (d)  whether  the  said  prescribed  criteria  is  being  followed  along  with  the  reaction  of  the Government thereto and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS (Smt. RENUKA SINGH SARUTA)

(a) to (d): Ministry of Tribal Affairs was running a separate Scheme under which funds were provided for running Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) by the State Governments / NGOs. Under the scheme funds were provided as 100% grants at the rate of Rs. 30000/- per trainee per annum for free  vocational  training  facilities  to  tribal  youth  as  well  as  Particularly  Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). As part of rationalization of schemes of the Ministry, the intervention of Vocational Training Centres is subsumed under the Schemes of 'Special Central Assistance to Tribal  Sub-Scheme  (SCA  to  TSS)  and  Grants  under  Article  275(1)  of  the  Constitution  from 2018-19  onwards.  Under  the  scheme  SCA  to  TSS  and  Article  275(1)  Grants,    assistance  is provided as 100% grant in the form of an additive to State for tribal development including Skill Development / Vocational Training programmes based on the proposal received from them after appraisal and approval by the Project Appraisal Committee (PAC) in the Ministry.

Although no such vocational centre was supported by MoTA in Maharashtra under the erstwhile VTC Scheme, funds have been provided to the State of Maharashtra for skill development and vocational  training  of  tribal  persons  under  the  schemes  'Special  Central  Assistance  to  Tribal Sub-Scheme (SCA to TSS) and Grants under Article 275(1) of the Constitution during last three years as detailed below:

| Year    |   Amount (Rs. in lakh) |
|---------|------------------------|
| 2016-17 |                1000    |
| 2017-18 |                   0    |
| 2018-19 |                 779.74 |
| Total   |                1779.74 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 2449 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-08
Subject: Impact of Water Scarcity on GDP
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2449

TO BE ANSWERED ON JULY 08, 2019

## IMPACT OF WATER SCARCITY ON GDP

2449. SHRI RAM MOHAN NAIDU KINJARAPU:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether any study has been made to assess the impact of growing water shortage on the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof along with the reaction of the Government in this regard;
- (c) whether the Government has identified the most sensitive business sectors to water shortage and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether  there  are  any  immediate  concerns  that  need  to  be  addressed  to  ensure minimal impact on the economy and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR)

- (a)  &  (b):  Government  has  not  conducted  any  such  study.  From  time  to  time,  research organizations, international organizations and agencies of other governments do bring out certain analysis which Government of India takes note of and useful recommendations, if any, are taken as inputs for policy-making. World Bank had released a report on 'High and Dry:  Climate  Change,  Water,  and  the  Economy'  in  2016  assessing  the  impact  of  water scarcity on any economy.
- (c): The National Institute for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog has developed a Composite Water Management Index to enable effective water management in India. However, the report has not specifically identified the business sectors most sensitive to water shortage.
- (d): Water use efficiency and water management are immediate concerns that that need to be addressed to ensure minimal impact on the economy.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2448 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-08
Subject: Use of Fortified Oil in Cooking Mid-Day Meal
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shashi Tharoor

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2448 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.07.2019

## Use of Fortified Oil in Cooking Mid-Day Meal

## 2448. DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

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

- (a) whether the Mid-Day Meal (MDM) scheme has incorporated the usage of fortified edible oil while preparing food;
- (b)  if so, the details of the implementation of the same across all States and Union Territories; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK')

- (a) to  (c):  In  order to  address the  problem of Malnutrition among children, Government of India,  after  consulting  various  stakeholders  and  in-depth  examination,  decided  that initially three  food articles  i.e. Double  fortified  salt (Iron and Iodine), wheat flour (Iron, Folic  acid  and  Vitamin  B-12)  and  edible  oil  (Vitamin-A&D)  should  be  considered  for mandatory  fortification  through  Mid-Day  Meal  Scheme  along  with  Integrated  Child Development Services (ICDS) and Public Distribution System (PDS).

Accordingly,  all  the  States  and  UTs  are  advised  to  take  suitable  steps  to  ensure mandatory  fortification  of  the  aforesaid  food  articles  used  in  mid-day  meal  scheme  in August, 2017. As per the information received, the States and UTs viz. Andhra Pradesh, Goa,  Haryana,  Karnataka,  Madhya  Pradesh,  Maharashtra,  Nagaland,  Tamil  Nadu,  Uttar Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Island, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu and Delhi use fortified oil in Mid-Day Meal Scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2447 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-08
Subject: Inclusion of Sites in the Tentative List of World Heritage List
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Jayadev Galla

- (a) Yes, Sir.
- (b) The five  monuments are (i)Gandikota Fort, District  Kadapa,  (ii)Fort  at  Chandragiri, District Chittoor, (iii)Buddhist Caves at Guntupalli, District Krishna and (iv) Stupa at Amaravati  District  Guntur  and  (v)  Fort  at  Kondaveedu,  District  Guntur  in  Andhra Pradesh.  However,  except  Fort  at  Kondaveedu,  four  monuments  are  already declared  as  centrally  protected  monument  under  the  Ancient  Monuments  and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958.
- (c) The historical importance of these monuments in the context of World Heritage and its universal value are under examination.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2447 TO BE ANSWERED ON 8.7.2019

## INCLUSION OF SITES IN THE TENTATIVE LIST OF WORLD HERITAGE LIST

## 2447. SHRI JAYADEV GALLA:

Will the Minister of CULTURE  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Amaravati Development Authority of Andhra Pradesh has requested  the  Government  to  declare  five  Tourist  Places  in  Andhra  Pradesh  as Heritage places;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto; and
- (c) the efforts made  by the Government to include these sites  recommended by Amaravati Development Authority in the Tentative List of World Heritage Sites?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CULTURE AND TOURISM

## (PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)
Lok Sabha Question No. 2446 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-08
Subject: Hospitality and Tourism University
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Ranjanben Dhananjay Bhatt

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†2446 ANSWERED ON 08.07.2019

## HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM UNIVERSITY

†2446. SHRIMATI RANJAN BEN DHANANJAY BHATT:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is considering to set up a hospitality and tourism university in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to setup the said University in the State of Gujarat; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the time by which the said University is likely to be started?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)

(a) to (b): Ministry  of  Tourism  has  accorded  its  approval  on  the proposal  of  Indian  Institute  of  Tourism  and  Travel  Management (IITTM) for its Deemed to be University status. As advised by UGC the  proposal  is  being  submitted  to  UGC,  as  per  revised  guidelines which is being finalized by the UGC.

(c) to (d): IITTM, Gwalior, Madhya  Pradesh  is  proposed  to be granted the status of 'Deemed to be University' with its existing off campuses at Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Panaji (Goa), Nellore  (Andhra Pradesh) and Noida (Uttar Pradesh).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2445 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-08
Subject: Kendriya Vidyalaya in Farrukhabad
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Mukesh Rajput

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2445 TO BE ANSWERED ON 8.7.2019

## KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA IN FARRUKHABAD

## † 2445. SHRI MUKESH RAJPUT:

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

- (a) the reasons for delay in construction of another KendriyaVidyalaya approved for the Parliamentary Constituency, Farrukhabad;
- (b) the name of the place where the said Vidyalaya is likely to be opened; and
- (c) whether the land has been acquired for the said Vidyalaya and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK')

(a)  &  (b)  Kendriya  Vidyalaya  Sangathan  (KVS)  has  informed  that  a  proposal  for opening of new KV at Pipargaon, district Farrukhabad, Fatehgarh had been received from the district administration. However, the proposal was not found to be meeting the prerequisite as per norms of KVS, for opening of new KVs.

- (c) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2440 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-08
Subject: Skill Development Camps for SC/ ST, OBC, Girls and Women
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Alok Kumar Suman

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2440 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.07.2019

## SKILL DEVELOPMENT CAMPS FOR SC/ ST, OBC, GIRLS AND WOMEN

## 2440. DR. ALOK KUMAR SUMAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government  proposes to organize training camps  for skill development for SC/ST, OBC, Girls and Women in Bihar; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SHRI R. K. SINGH)

- (a) & (b) Under  Pradhan  mantra  Kaushal  Vikas  Yojana  (PMKVY),  a  flagship scheme  of  Ministry  of  Skill  Development  and  Entrepreneurship  (MSDE)  in  the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) component there is a provision of orientation of trainees  in  the  camp  mode.  These  camps  provides  a  mandatory  orientation  of  12 hours and wherever necessary provide bridge course training for up to 68 hours to candidates. The details of Females, Other Backward Class (OBC), Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (SC) enrolled, oriented,  assessed and certified at  such RPL Camps in Bihar is at ANNEXURE I.

The  National  Skill  Development  Corporation  (NSDC)  has  organized  54 Kaushal  Melas  in  Bihar  for  building  awareness,  counselling  and  mobilization  of candidates during April, 2018 to May, 2019.

Annexure I

Annexure referred to in reply to LSUQ No. 2440 to be answered on 08.07.2019 asked by DR. ALOK KUMAR SUMAN regarding 'SKILL DEVELOPMENT CAMPS FOR SC/ST, OBC, GIRLS AND WOMEN.

Details  of  Female,  Other  Backward  Class  (OBC),  Scheduled  Caste  (SC)  and Scheduled Tribe (ST) enrolled, oriented, assessed and certified at RPL Camps in Bihar.

| S.No .   | State   | Gender/Caste Category   | Enrolled   | Oriented   | Assessed   | Certified   |
|----------|---------|-------------------------|------------|------------|------------|-------------|
| 1        | Bihar   | Girls/Women             | 10,819     | 10,704     | 9,562      | 7,615       |
| 2        | Bihar   | OBC                     | 35,915     | 35,594     | 31,594     | 28,427      |
| 3        | Bihar   | SC                      | 3,242      | 3,215      | 2,770      | 2,367       |
| 4        | Bihar   | ST                      | 641        | 616        | 545        | 494         |
|          | Total   |                         | 50,617     | 50,129     | 44,471     | 38,903      |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2439 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-08
Subject: Promote Engineering Students
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Ajay (Teni) Misra

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2439 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.07.2019

## Promote Engineering Students

## †2439. SHRI AJAY MISRA TENI:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  promote  the  engineering  students  carrying  out research work using new technique for taking up short term service in the education sector;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  there  is  any  plan  for  providing  the  benefit  of  knowledge of  technical  education obtained graduates to the children upto secondary level by making them teacher for shortterm period of four years under new education policy; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK')

(a) to (d):  The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) encourages students to undertake teaching  as  a  career  through  schemes  such  as  Post  Graduate  Scholarship  and  National  Doctoral Fellowship. Fellows of 'Prime Minister Research Fellowship (PMRF)' scheme are also expected to teach  once  a  week  in  a  neighbourhood  ITI/  polytechnics/engineering  college.  The  draft  new education  policy  does  not  recommend  for  making  technical  graduates  as  teachers  upto  secondary level for short term period of four years.

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