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Lok Sabha Question No. 3174 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-15
Subject: Tax on Petrol and Diesel
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Kumbakudi Sudhakaran

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

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## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3174

## TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY THE 15 TH   MARCH, 2021 PHALGUNA 24, 1942 (SAKA)

## TAX ON PETROL AND DIESEL

3174. SHRI KUMBAKUDI SUDHAKARAN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of tax in rupees per litre collected from a consumer for petrol and diesel in every month of the year 2020;
- (b) whether the prices of petrol and diesel in the international market were lower than the prices in India;
- (c) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons for collecting higher tax in spite of lower prices in the international market;
- (d) whether the Government has evaluated the effects of petrol and diesel prices on inflation for the year 2020; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) The details of total central excise duty (including basic excise duty, cess and surcharge) on petrol and diesel in the year 2020is given as under:

(in Rs/litre)

| Commodity          |   1 st January to 13 th March (2020) |   14 th March to 5 th May(2020) |   6 th May to 31 st December (2020) |
|--------------------|--------------------------------------|---------------------------------|-------------------------------------|
| Petrol (unbranded) |                                19.98 |                           22.98 |                               32.98 |
| Petrol (branded)   |                                21.16 |                           24.16 |                               34.16 |
| Diesel (unbranded) |                                15.83 |                           18.83 |                               31.83 |
| Diesel (branded)   |                                18.19 |                           21.19 |                               34.19 |

In addition to central excise duty, petrol and diesel attract state VAT, the rate of which varies from state to state.

(b)  The  prices  of  petroleum  products  in  the  country  are  benchmarked  to international  product  prices.  Generally,  the  price  of  petroleum  products  in  the country are higher/lower than other countries due to a variety of factors, including prevailing tax regime and subsidy compensations by the respective Governments, the details of which are not maintained by the Government.

(c)  The  excise  duty  rates  have  been  calibrated  to  generate  resources  for infrastructure and other developmental items of expenditure keeping in view the present fiscal position.

(d) and (e) Consumer Price Index-Combined (CPI-C) inflation has declined from 7.59 per cent in January 2020 to 4.06 per cent in January 2021. CPI--'Petrol for vehicle' inflation has increased from 7.38 per cent in January 2020 to 12.53 per cent in January 2021. CPI--'Diesel for vehicle' inflation has increased from 6.44 per cent in January 2020 to 12.79 per cent in January 2021.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3172 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-15
Subject: Bank Employees Wages Settlement
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Thalikkottai Rajuthevar Baalu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3172

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15 th  MARCH, 2021 (MONDAY) / PHALGUNA 24, 1942(SAKA)

## Bank Employees Wage Settlement

3172.  SHRI T. R. BAALU: Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: (a)  whether  the  long  pending  demand  of  the  bank  employees/retired  bank  employees  for revision  of  pension  periodically  along  with  wage  settlement  is  under  consideration  of  the Government; (b) if so, the details thereof along with the time by which a decision is likely to be taken in the matter; and

- (c)  whether  the  banks  and  the  Government  are  not  accepting  the  demand  and  if  so,  the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Pension to pensioners of nationalised banks is financed by the respective bank out of its commercially generated revenue. Such pension was introduced as a funded scheme on the basis of consensus arrived at between bank employee unions/associations and the Indian Banks' Association, which negotiated on behalf of participating banks. The Boards of the  respective  nationalised  bank  accordingly  made  Employees'  Pension  Regulations  in exercise  of  their  powers  under  Section-19  of  the  Banking  Companies  (Acquisition  and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970/1980. The Indian Banks' Association has recommended recently that family pension be improved to 30% for all employees, without any cap, and the same is under consideration of the Government. As regards wages in banks, the same are settled on the basis of settlements arrived at every five  years  between  bank  employee  unions  and  the  Indian  Banks'  Association,  which negotiates  on  behalf  of  participating  banks.  Following  the  recent  bipartite  settlement, Government has conveyed its no objection to the Indian Banks' Association advising banks to pay an ad-hoc amount of arrears, revised salary and allowances to serving employees, and revised pension and arrears to pension optees who have retired on or after 1.11.2017.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3171 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-15
Subject: Funds Management in Private Schools
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Arun Sao

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.3171 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.03.2021

## Funds Management in Private Schools

†3171. SHRI ARUN SAO:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it has been mentioned in point no. 8.7 of National Education Policy 2020 that all the education institutions are similar to standards of audit and disclosure as a 'not-for-profit' entity and surpluses, if any, have to be reinvested in the education sector;
- (b) if so, whether the Government proposes to implement this rule in all States of the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has any plan to ensure assessment and reinvestment of surplus amount by bringing in the management committees of private schools operating in the State of Chhattisgarh under the purview of this rule; and
- (d) if so, the details of action taken by the Government of Chhattisgarh to implement the said rule in the State?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF EDUCATION (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK')

(a) to (d): Since education is a subject in the Concurrent List of the Constitution and majority of schools are under the jurisdiction of the State Governments, it is the responsibility of the respective State Governments to implement the provisions of para 8.7 of the National Education Policy (NEP) - 2020 for the schools under their jurisdiction.

So far the Kendriya Vidyalaya (KVs), Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNVs) and other schools like Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS), Sainik Schools, etc. which are controlled by various Ministries of Central Government and are affiliated with Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the CBSE has been designated to act as School Standard Setting Authority (SSSA). CBSE has also been requested to prepare standards as per Chapter 8 of the NEP for all these schools and prepare an online disclosure system.

CBSE has also been advised to lay down, for all its schools, parameters in addition to those laid down by respective states SSSA for the purpose of examination, registration, extension of affiliation, etc. Public and private schools (except the schools that are managed / aided / controlled by the Central government) will be assessed and accredited on the same criteria, benchmarks, processes, emphasizing online and offline public disclosure and transparency, so as to ensure that public-spirited private schools are encouraged.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3170 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-15
Subject: Status of Rakhi Garhi
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Brijendra Singh

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3170

ANSWERED ON 15.03.2021

## STATUS OF RAKHI GARHI

3170.  SHRI BRIJENDRA SINGH:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether in the last budget five iconic sites were identified to be developed, one of which was Rakhi Ghari, Hisar (Haryana);
- (b)  if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  the status of development on the said site; and
- (d)  the funds allocated and expenditure incurred thereon?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CULTURE & TOURISM

## (SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)

(a) & Yes  Sir,  in  the  union  budget  of  2020  it  was  announced  that  Five  iconic archaeological sites located across five states will be developed. One of which is Rakhigarhi located in Hissar district, Haryana.

(b) The ancient site of Rakhi-Khas and Rakhi-Shahpur are collectively known as Rakhigarhi,  located  on  the  right  bank  of  now  dried  up  Palaeo-channel  of Drishadvati. Seven (07) mounds are located here. The site has yielded various stages of Harappan culture and is by far  one of the  largest Harappan sites in India. The site shows the sequential development of the Indus culture in the now dried up Saraswati basin.

(c) For  development  of  the  sites  and  its  environs,  repairing  of  boundary  wall, pathways, public amenities, solar lights, benches are being provided. Excavation  is  also  proposed  at  the  site  to  showcase  the  archaeological remains in a holistic manner.

(d) The funds will be met out within ASI Budget allocations.

The expenditure for the current financial year 2020-2021 (Up to 08/03/2021) is  Rs. 11,51,763.00/-

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3169 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-15
Subject: Syllabus on Freedom Fighters
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Ram Swaroop Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3169 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.03.2021

## SYLLABUS ON FREEDOM FIGHTERS

†3169. SHRI RAM SWAROOP SHARMA:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is contemplating to include the real stories of the sacrifices of the heroic people who laid down their lives in the freedom struggle of the country in the school and University curriculum for future generations of the country,
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, whether any such scheme is proposed in the near future and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF EDUCATION (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK')

(a) to (c) The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)'s present set of textbooks have been prepared based on the National Curriculum Framework (NCF), 2005. In these textbooks, there are several references to stories of the heroic freedom fighters who were part of the freedom struggle of India. Consequent upon announcement of the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, a new National Curriculum Framework (NCF) will be prepared followed by development of textbooks in all subjects. The textbooks will be developed after extensive research and consultation. In higher education also, the NEP will be followed.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3166 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-15
Subject: Steel Scrap Policy
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: Chandra Sekhar Sahu, Shrirang Appa Barne, Bidyut Baran Mahato, Sanjay Sadashivrao Mandlik, Rajendra Dhedya  Gavit, Sudheer Gupta

THE MINISTER OF STEEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3166 FOR ANSWER ON 15/03/2021

## STEEL SCRAP POLICY

3166.  SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR SAHU: SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE: SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO: SHRI SANJAY SADASHIVRAO MANDLIK: SHRI RAJENDRA DHEDYA GAVIT: SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has introduced Steel Scrap policy in the country;
- (b) if  so, whether the scrap centres have been established according to the said policy;
- (c) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  if  not,  the  reasons  therefor  along  with  the corrective measures taken/being taken by the Government in this regard;
- (d) whether the Government has fixed any incentives on the sale of scrap and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the names of Ministries involved in the approval of the scrap centres?

## ANSWER

(SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

(a)to(c): Yes, Sir.  The Steel Scrap Recycling Policy has been notified in the Gazette of India vide Notification No. 354 dated 7 th November, 2019.    The policy provides a framework to facilitate and promote establishment of metal scrapping centers in India for scientific processing & recycling of ferrous scrap generated from various sources and  a  variety  of  products.  The  Policy  provides  standard  guidelines  for  setting  up dismantling centre and scrap processing centre, roles of aggregators and responsibilities of the Government, manufacturer and owner.  As per the Steel Scrap Recycling Policy, the role of Government is that of a facilitator to create conducive eco-system  for  the  entrepreneurs  and  investors  to  establish  scrap  centres  in  the country.    The  decision  to  set  up  scrap  centres  by  the  entrepreneurs  is  based  on commercial considerations.

- (d) Government has not fixed any incentive on sale of scrap.  This will be governed by the guidelines and market dynamics.
- (e) The  scrap centres are approved by authorized agencies of the State Governments/Union Territories.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3165 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-15
Subject: Currency Notes
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Anto  Antony

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3165

## Currency Notes

## 3165. SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has evaluated the consequences of devaluation of currency notes and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether there is any decrease in the circulation of spurious currency notes into the Indian economy and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the criteria for printing and circulation of new currency notes with new design and denomination; and
- (d) whether there is any scheme to attach microchips to high denomination currency notes and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): Devaluation of the Indian Currency, as a policy measure by the Government of India, was last done in the year 1991.The devaluation, as indicated above, was that of the Indian Currency per se, and not that of the Indian Currency Notes.

Under the fixed exchange rate regime, as prevalent in 1991, the devaluation of the currency entailed downward adjustment in the value of the Indian Rupee, against the US Dollar, in two successive steps on July 1 st and 3 rd , respectively.

Since  1993,  the  exchange  rate  regime  in  India  is  market-determined,  whereby  the  Indian  Rupee appreciates or depreciates with respect to the US Dollar or any other foreign currency due to its demand or supply in the foreign exchange market.

- (b): As  per  the  information  furnished  by  the  Reserve  Bank  of  India  (RBI),  the  counterfeit  notes detected in the banking sector during 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20 are 522783, 317384 and 296695 pieces, respectively. As per National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), Ministry of Home Affairs number of counterfeit  Currency  seized  during  the  years  2018,  2019  and  2020  are  261860,  219938  and  834947 pieces  respectively.
- (c): In terms of the section 25 of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, the design, form and material of bank notes shall be such as may be approved by the Central Government after consideration of the recommendations  made  by  the  Central  Board  of  RBI.  Central  banks  change  the  design  of  the  bank notes and introduce new security features primarily to make counterfeiting difficult and to stay ahead of counterfeiters. India also follows the same policy. Accordingly, RBI in consultation with Government of India,  reviews  the  design  and  security  features  of  Indian  banknotes  from  time  to  time  and  introduces banknotes with new design and security features.
- (d): There is no such scheme.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.03.2021

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3164 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-15
Subject: Restoration of Sendamanglam Siva Temple
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: D. Ravikumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO. 3164

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.03.2021

## RESTORATION OF SENDAMANGLAM SIVA TEMPLE

## 3164. SHRI RAVIKUMAR D.:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any plan to sanction funds to restore the outer prahara of 12th century Sendamangalam Siva Temple in Viluppuram Constituency maintained by ASI;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government has sanctioned funds to restore the Temple tank and the huge Musical horses there; and
- (d) the details of the amount sanctioned to Tamilnadu between 2015-2020 to take up excavations at various sites?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CULTURE & TOURISM

(SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)

- (a) to Yes Sir. Presently the conservation work of Vasanta Mandapa in the Sendamangalam Siva Temple complex is in progress.
- (c) The work of its outer Prakara wall, Temple tank and sculptures of horses will be taken up in due course.
- (d) The year wise details of amount sanctioned for excavation work at various sites in Tamilnadu are as follows:-

|   Sl. No. | Year    | Amount sanctioned in Rs. (Plan & Non Plan)   |
|-----------|---------|----------------------------------------------|
|         1 | 2015-16 | 51,00,000/-                                  |
|         2 | 2016-17 | 48,50,000/-                                  |
|         3 | 2017-18 | 50,00,000/-                                  |
|         4 | 2018-19 | 10,36,327/-                                  |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3163 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-15
Subject: Use of CSR Funds in SVF
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: Hemant Tukaram Godse

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3163 ANSWERED ON MONDAY THE 15 th  MARCH, 2021/ PHALGUNA 24, 1942 (SAKA)

USE OF CSR FUNDS IN SVF

QUESTION

3163. SHRI HEMANT TUKARAM GODSE:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्री

- (a) whether the companies have been contemplating to contribute their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds towards the Social Venture Funds (SVF), formed under the SEBI guidelines and the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises sector, if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether the Government permits the CSR contribution to such funds and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE

AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS                                    (SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR)

वित्त एिं कारपोरेट कार्य  मंत्रालर् में राज्र् मंत्री

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श्री अनुराग स ंह ठाक ु र )

- (a): The  Government  provides  the  broad framework  for Corporate Social Responsibility  (CSR)  through  Section  135  of  the  Companies  Act,  2013  ('Act'), Schedule VII of the Act and the Companies (CSR Policy) Rules, 2014.  Schedule VII of the Act indicates the activities that can be undertaken by the companies as eligible CSR activities and contribution to 'Social Venture Fund' is not covered under it.

- (b):   Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3162 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-15
Subject: Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Faizal P.P. Mohammed, Behanan Benny, Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

## DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3162 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15thMARCH, 2021

## Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act

## 3162. SHRI MOHAMMED FAIZAL P.P.: SHRI BENNY BEHANAN: SHRI SAPTAGIRI SANKAR ULAKA:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has fixed any date for implementation of the New Education Policy and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor? (b) whether the Government proposes to extend the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 beyond the age of 14 years, as the NEP envisages equitable education to all; (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and (d) whether the Government proposes to extend the application of Article 12(1) (c) to ages 3-18 or until completion of Secondary education?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF EDUCATION (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK')

(a) to (d): The National Education Policy has been approved by the Union Cabinet on 29 th July, 2020. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 itself provides the different timelines as well as principles and methodology for its implementation. The NEP 2020 envisages universalisation of education from Early Childhood Care and Education (age 3 onwards) up to higher secondary level (i.e. until Grade 12).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3161 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-15
Subject: Adarsh Schools
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Ravindra Kushawaha, Ravi Kishan Shukla

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION AND LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3161 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15 th March, 2021

Adarsh Schools

†3161. SHRI RAVINDRA KUSHWAHA: SHRI RAVI KISHAN: Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has proposed to set up 15000 Adarsh schools across the country; and;

- (b) if so, the details thereof State-wise/UT-wise?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF EDUCATION (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK')

(a) & (b): The Finance Minister in her Budget speech on 01.02.2021 has announced to qualitatively strengthen more than 15,000 schools from across the country to include all components of the National Education Policy, 2020. The objective is to develop them as exemplar schools in their regions, handholding and mentoring other schools to achieve the ideals of the National Education Policy.

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