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Lok Sabha Question No. 1446 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-01
Subject: Reforms in Labour Market
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: H. Vasanthakumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1446 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.07.2019

## REFORMS IN LABOUR MARKET

1446. SHRI H. VASANTHAKUMAR:

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

- (a)whether  the  Ministry  aims  to  reform  the  labour  market  for  regulating  the market, protecting employment and ensuring social security of workers; (b)if so, the details thereof;
- (c)whether  the  labour  reforms  will  achieve  the  long-delayed  Indian  industrial revolution and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)the  time  by  which  the  labour  reforms  will  take  place  for  the  benefit  of employee and employer?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): Reforms  in  labour  laws  are  an  on-going  process  to  update  the legislative  system  to  address  the  need  of  the  hour  so  as  to  make  them  more effective, flexible and in sync with emerging economic and industrial scenario. Accordingly, in line with the recommendations of the Second National Commission on Labour , the Ministry has taken steps for drafting four Labour Codes on Wages; Industrial Relations; Social Security; and Occupation Safety, Health and Working Conditions respectively, by simplifying, amalgamating and rationalizing the relevant provisions of the existing Central Labour Laws. All the 4  Labour  Codes  contain  provisions  relating  to  wage,  social  security,  safety, health and grievance redressal mechanism for workers. The proposed codification will also make the existing labour laws in sync with the emerging economic scenario; reduce the complexity by providing uniform definitions and reduction in multiple authorities under various Acts and bring transparency and accountability  in  enforcement  of  labour  laws.  This  in  turn  would  lead  to formalization along with ensuring safety, social security and welfare of workers.

At present, the 4 draft Labour Codes are at pre-legislative stage.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1445 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-01
Subject: Higher Educational Institutions in Tribal Areas
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: K. Muraleedharan

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1445 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.07.2019

## Higher Educational Institutions in Tribal Areas

## 1445. SHRI K. MURALEEDHARAN:

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

(a)  whether  the  Government  have  any  proposal  for  establishing  Higher  Educational  Institutions Universities in Tribal areas particularly like backward district of Wayanad in Kerala State;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps taken by the Government for encouraging Education in Tribal dominated areas in the State?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank')

(a) to (c) The Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2014 provides for the establishment of one Tribal University each in the State of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. A Central Tribal University has already been established by the name of Indira Gandhi National Tribal University at Amarkantak in the State of Madhya Pradesh. There is no decision on establishment of a Tribal University in the district  of  Wayanad  in  Kerala  State.  However,  there  is  Central  University  of  Kerala  in  the  State which also fulfils the aspirations of higher education of tribal youth of the region.

During 12 th Plan  (2012-17) as approved by National Development Council (NDC) the thrust is on consolidation  of  the  higher  education  system.  Expansion  would  be  mainly  done  by  scaling  up capacity of the existing institutions in place of setting up new institutions. Further, since 'Education' is a concurrent subject, State Governments are also taking various initiatives to encourage the access to higher education in the respective States along with other Private Universities/Institutions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1444 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-01
Subject: Shortage of Iron Ore
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: Umesh G. Jadhav

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1444 FOR ANSWER ON 01/07/2019

## SHORTAGE OF IRON ORE

1444.  DR. UMESH G. JADHAV:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the steel companies in Karnataka have been facing acute shortage of iron ore to run their steel plants;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, during the last three years, company-wise;
- (c) whether the Government has taken any steps to safe guard the interests of the steel companies; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

(SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

THE MINISTER OF STEEL

(a)&(b):  The  production  of  iron  ore  in  the  country  is  sufficient  to  meet  the  current demand/consumption  of  iron  ore  by  domestic  steel  industry.  However,  there  is regional shortage in the state of Karnataka due to capping on production of iron ore by Hon'ble Supreme Court at 35 MTPA.

The production of Iron ore in the state of Karnataka during last three years are as below:-

(in million tonnes)

|   2016-17 |   2017-18 |   2018-19 (P) |
|-----------|-----------|---------------|
|    26.483 |    28.724 |        29.796 |

(P): Provisional; Source: IBM

Steel being a deregulated sector, Government does not have information on iron ore requirement or consumption of private steel companies in Karnataka.

(c)&(d):  In  order  to  ensure  availability  of  iron  ore  for  domestic  steel  industry, Government  has  imposed  export  duty  of  30%  on  all  forms  of  iron  ore  except  low grade (below 58% Fe) iron ore (lump & fines) which have nil export duty.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1442 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-01
Subject: Tribal and Horticultural Universities
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Nama Nageswara Rao

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1442 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.07.2019

## Tribal and Horticultural Universities

## 1442. SHRI NAMA NAGESWARA RAO:

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

- (a) whether  the  Union  Government  is  contemplating  to  set  up/open  tribal  and  horticultural universities in Telangana;
- (b) if so, the details along with the time by which the said universities are likely to be started; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank')

- (a) to (c)   The Andhra Pradesh Re-organisation Act 2014 inter-alia envisages for establishment of one Central Tribal University in the State of Telangana. Recently, the State Govt has earmarked a land measuring 335.04 acres free from all encumbrances. Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare has informed that the Department has  extended  financial  support  for  establishment  of Telangana  State  Horticultural  University  and released an amount of Rs. 135.00 crores during the years 2014-2017.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1441 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-01
Subject: Cultural Exhibitions in Foreign Countries to Promote Indian Culture
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Vijay Kumar Dubey, Manoj Kumar Tiwari, Rebati Tripura

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1441 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.07.2019

## CULTURAL EXHIBITIONS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES TO PROMOTE INDIAN CULTURE

## 1441.SHRI VIJAY KUMAR DUBEY :

SHRI MANOJ TIWARI :

SHRI REBATI TRIPURA :

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to organize cultural exhibitions in foreign countries to Promote Indian cultural worldwide including South East Asia;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, the reason therefor; and
- (d) the steps taken/proposed to be taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR CULTURE AND TOURISM (I/C) (SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)

(a)  to  (d)Government of  India has been  organizing Festival of India    abroad under  the scheme  'Promotion  of  International  Cultural  Relations'.        All  the  stakeholders  are consulted and geographical representation is taken into consideration before selecting a country to organize Festival of India.     During Festival of India, a number of activities like dance&musical  performances  (classical,  regional,  folk  dance  and  drama  etc.),  food festival, literary festival, film festival, yoga, etc. including cultural exhibitions are organized.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1437 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-01
Subject: Skill Development Programme in Border Areas
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Gurjeet Singh Aujla

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1437 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.07.2019

## SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME IN BORDER AREAS

## 1437.  SHRI GURJEET SINGH AUJLA:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  intervenes/supports  the  Skill  Development  Programs  in case the funds given to State Departments lapse without being executed properly or prove ineffective especially in border areas;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the details of the amount sanctioned for Skill Development purposes to Punjab that lapsed during the years 2017-18 and 2018-19, year-wise and district-wise?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) Under Skill India Mission, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship is implementing a flagship scheme known as Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 2016-20 with an objective to provide skilling to one crore people under  Short  Term  Training  (STT)  and  Recognition  of  Prior  Learning  (RPL)  across  the country including border areas for four years i.e. 2016-2020 with an outlay of 12,000 crore. PMKVY 2016-20 has two components known as Centrally Sponsored Centrally Managed (CSCM)  being  implemented  by  National  Skill  Development  Corporation  (NSDC)  and Centrally Sponsored State Managed (CSSM) being implemented by State Skill Development Missions (SSDMs) of the States/ UTs popularly known as StateEngagement Component of PMKVY (2016-20).

Under  CSSM  component  of  PMKVY  2016-20,  funds  and  corresponding  physical targets have been allocated to the States/UTs. Under this component, after evaluation of proposal received from of 36 States/UTs, Ministry has given in-principle approval of a total target of 20.18 lakh candidates and corresponding financial allocation of Rs. 3,050 Cr. for FY 2016-20. However, due to slow performance of States/UTs and keeping in the mind that the scheme is going to end by March'2020 the financial allocation was rationalised to Rs.  2,419  crore  (approx.),  out  of  which,  as  on  12.06.2019,  Rs.  782.31  Cr.  has  been already disbursed to State Governments / SSDMs.

Similarly, under this component, after evaluation of proposal received from Punjab Skill Development Mission (PSDM), Government of Punjab, Ministry had given in-principle approval of  a  total  target  of  55,028  candidates  and  corresponding  financial  allocation  of Rs. 80.69 Cr. for FY 2017-20, out of which, Rs. 26.39 Cr. was disbursed to State of Punjab vide  sanction  order  dated  19.04.2017  for  the  implementation  of  CSSM  component  of PMKVY across the State including border areas. After rationalisation, the fund allocated for State of Punjab has been reduced to Rs. 67.49 crore.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1433 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-01
Subject: GST Slab Variation
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Hibi Eden

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

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## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1433

## TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY THE 01 st  JULY, 2019 ASHADHA 10, 1941 (SAKA)

## GST SLAB VARIATION

## 1433.  SHRI HIBI EDEN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has received/still receiving complaints or requests from different sectors regarding GST slab variation;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  the  Government is having  any intention to reduce/avoid GST for Khadi and Handloom products;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e)whether the Government has noticed that the small scale industries are struggling or have become very down after the implementation of GST; and

(f)  if  so,  whether  the  Government  will  take  any  action  to  tackle  this  situation  and  if  so,  the  details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF FINANCE (Ms. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

(a)  and  (b): Certain  representations  have  been  received  from  different  sectors  regarding  GST  rate reductions. The GST rates on goods and services were initially fitted into different rate slabs by the GST Council on the basis of pre-GST incidence of taxes on them. Subsequently, the rates have been reviewed by the Council taking into account the requests received from stakeholders and based on the recommendations of the Council, rates have been rationalized for a large number of items.

(c) and (d): The GST rate structure for the textile sector was discussed in detail in the GST Council meeting held on 3rd June, 2017, wherein the Council recommended the detailed rate structure for the textile sector. Accordingly, the GST rates for the handloom sector are as follows:

-  Khadi yarn attracts nil GST.
-  Amber charkha and weaving machinery [Handlooms] attract nil GST.
-  Khadi fabric,  sold  through  Khadi  and  Village  Industries  Commission  (KVIC)  and  KVIC  certified institutions/outlets attracts Nil GST.
-  All types of fabrics including handloom fabrics attract 5% GST.

(e) and (f): Several measures have been taken in GST to eliminate hardships to MSME. Some of the measures taken are as under:-

-  Initially the threshold exemption upto Rs. 20 lacs was prescribed, which has been raised to Rs. 40 lacs for goods.
-  Composition scheme has been prescribed for goods upto Rs. 1.5 crores a year and Rs 50 lacs a year for services.
-  Composition dealers are required to file annual returns and make quarterly payments.
-  Other small taxpayers having turnover less than Rs.  5 crores per  year are required to file quarterly returns.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1429 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-01
Subject: Uniform Education
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Darshana Vikram Jardosh

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1429 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.07.2019

## Uniform Education

## 1429. SHRIMATI DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH:

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

(a)  the  action  taken  by  the  Government  to  implement  uniform  education  system  in  the country to reduce the challenges faced by the students due to change of syllabus in various States; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK')

(a) to (b): The extant National Policy on Education (NPE) provides for a National System of Education which implies that, up to a given level, all students, irrespective of caste, creed, location  or  sex,  have  access  to  education  of  a  comparable  quality.  It  includes  a  common educational structure, a national curriculum framework and minimum levels of learning for each  stage  of  education. The  42nd  Constitutional  Amendment,  1976  brought  about  a fundamental  change  by  transferring  education  from  the  State  List  to  the  Concurrent  List recognizing the federal structure of our country.

Currently, the Government has undertaken a detailed exercise in formulating a New Education  Policy.  The  Committee  under  the  Chairmanship  of  Dr.  K.  Kasturirangan submitted its Draft National Education Policy 2019 (Draft NEP - 2019) to the Ministry on 31 st May 2019. Several reforms measures have been proposed in the Draft NEP 2019 so that all students have equitable access to quality education across the country. At this stage, suggestions/comments have been invited from various stakeholders including the public, Government of India Ministries and State Governments. The Government will finalize  the  National  Education  Policy  only  after  considering  the  inputs/suggestions  and comments of all stakeholders.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1426 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-01
Subject: Modernisation and Expansion of Steel Plants
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: Manoj Kishorbhai Kotak

## THE MINISTER OF STEEL

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1426 FOR ANSWER ON 01/07/2019

## MODERNISATION AND EXPANSION OF STEEL PLANTS

1426.  SHRI MANOJ KOTAK:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has undertaken modernisation and expansion of their Steel plants;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  including  the  current  status  of  modernisation  and expansion of the various plants under SAIL;
- (c) whether there has been any delay in completion of the said project; and
- (d) if so, the time by when the modernisation and expansion projects are likely to be completed?

## ANSWER

(SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

- (a) SAIL undertook modernisation and expansion of its five integrated steel plants at  Bhilai  (Chhattisgarh),  Bokaro  (Jharkhand),  Rourkela  (Odisha),  Durgapur  (West Bengal) & Burnpur (West Bengal) and Special Steel Plant at Salem (Tamil Nadu) to enhance its crude steel capacity from 12.8 Million tonne per annum (MTPA) to 21.4 MTPA.
- (b) The expansion of Salem was completed in September, 2010. The Modernised &  Expanded  Rourkela  Steel  Plant  and  IISCO  Steel  Plant,  Burnpur  have  been dedicated to the Nation on 01.04.2015 & 10.05.2015 respectively. The Modernisation and Expansion of Durgapur Steel Plant and Bokaro Steel Plant have been completed in  June,  2015  and  September,  2015  respectively.  At  Bhilai  Steel  Plant,  Integrated process route of  Modernisation &  Expansion has been dedicated to the Nation on 14.06.2018.
- (c) Yes, Sir.  The completion of Modernisation and Expansion Plan got affected due to its magnitude/ scale which was unprecedented in nature and several issues/ constraints faced commonly at all plants during its implementation.
- (d) Does not arise in view of (b) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1424 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-01
Subject: ICAI
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: Ganesh Singh

## 1424.   SHRI GANESH SINGH:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS कॉरपोरेट कार्य मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) the salient features of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and ICAEW,
- (b) whether  the  Govt.  has  given ex-post  facto  approval  of  the  Memorandum  of Understanding (MoU) signed in 2008 and renewed in 2014 between the Institute of Chartered  Accountants  of  India  (ICAI)  and  Institute  of  Chartered  Accountants  in England & Wales (ICAEW);
- (c) whether the Government approved the Renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Institute  of  Chartered  Accountants  of  India  (ICAI)  &  The  Institute  of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales;
- (d) if so, the date-wise details thereof along with outcome as on date; and
- (e) whether the said MoU has helped to encourage young Indian Chartered Accountants to take up the recognition of ICAEW to pursue professional opportunities in UK and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

(SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

(श्रीमती निमयला सीतारामि)

## THE MINISTER FOR FINANCE AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS

वित्त एिं कॉरपोरेट कार्य मंत्री

- (a) The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament of India, namely 'The Chartered Accountants Act, 1949', for regulating  the  profession  of  Chartered Accountancy  (CA)  in  India.  The  Institute  of Chartered  Accountants  in  England  &  Wales  (ICAEW)  is  a  leading  professional membership organisation. It  provides qualifications and professional development, technical expertise, and protects the quality and integrity of the accountancy and finance profession.
- (b) Yes.
- (c) &(d) Yes. The MoU is yet to be signed between the two Institutes as the dates for signing the MoU is being finalised.
- (e) The MoU has played an important role in spreading the global footprint of Indian CAs in England & Wales and has resulted in the emergence of UK (London) Chapter, Ireland (Dublin)  Chapter  and  the  Netherlands  (Amsterdam) Chapter of ICAI in Europe. The mobility of professionals has increased and ICAI has a presence of more than 800 members in UK.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1424 ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE 1ST JULY 2019 [ASHADHA 10, 1941 (SAKA)]

## ICAI QUESTION
Lok Sabha Question No. 1423 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-01
Subject: Development of Religious Sites of Andhra Pradesh under PRASAD Scheme
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Durga Prasad Rao Balli

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1423 ANSWERED ON 01.07.2019

## DEVELOPMENT OF RELIGIOUS SITES OF ANDHRA PRADESH UNDER PRASAD SCHEME

1423. SHRI BALLI DURGA PRASAD RAO:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken up any work in the State of Andhra Pradesh to be implemented under PRASAD Scheme and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the popular pilgrimage places like, Tirupathi, Antarvedi, Annavaram Temples in East Godavari District, and Simhachalam Temple in Visakhapatnam and in Arasavalli Temple in Srikakulam District and Goddess Durga temple of Vijayawada in Krishna  District  of  Andhra  Pradesh  have  been  included  under PRASAD Scheme; and
- (c) if so, the funds sanctioned and allocated for each temple?

## ANSWER

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

(a): Ministry  of  Tourism  has  sanctioned  the  following  projects  in Andhra Pradesh under PRASHAD Scheme:

'Development  of  Amaravati  Town,  Guntur  District  as  a  Tourist Destination' approved in 2015-16 at the cost of Rs.28.36 Crore.

- i. The amount Rs.22.69 has been released so far.
- ii. 'Development  of  Srisailam  Temple  in  Andhra  Pradesh  under PRASHAD Scheme' approved in 2017-18 at the cost of Rs.47.45 Crore. The amount Rs.37.96 Crore has been released so far.
3. (b): No, Sir.
4. (c): Does not arise.

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