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Lok Sabha Question No. 119 (STARRED), answered on 2019-02-11
Subject: Cadre Restructuring of Physiotherapists
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: K. KAMARAAJ

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO. 119

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.02.2019

## CADRE RESTRUCTURING OF PHYSIOTHERAPISTS

*119. DR. K. KAMARAJ:

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

- (a)the  number of physiotherapists employed in the Ministry including allied  offices and autonomous organisations like ESI hospital, etc. along with the promotional hierarchy, pay and allowance extended to them;
- (b)the year in which this cadre was formed along with the details of restructuring of this cadre carried out so far;
- (c)whether the physiotherapists were involved in the cadre restructuring  and  their  views  were  considered  and  if  not,  the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether physiotherapists are involved with/given equal opportunity and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e)whether  the  7th  Pay  Commission  recommendation  in  respect  of physiotherapists holistic cadre restructuring has been implemented and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

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

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a)  TO  (e)  OF  LOK SABHA  STARRED  QUESTION  NO.  119  FOR  11.02.2019  BY  DR.  K. KAMARAJ REGARDING 'CADRE RESTRUCTURING OF PHYSIOTHERAPISTS'.

(a) to (e):-   At present, total 36 Physiotherapists are working in ESIC Hospitals.    They  are  in  level-6  in  the  Pay  matrix  (7 th   CPC).  The promotional post is Sr. Physiotherapist in the present structure. Pay & Allowance is applicable as per Central Government 7 th Pay Commission. Recruitment Regulations for the post of Sr. Physiotherapist  and  Physiotherapist  were  notified  on  22.06.1991  & 21.05.2011 respectively.   For the purpose of cadre restructuring, draft Recruitment Regulation for the post of Physiotherapist was uploaded on the website of ESIC on 12.05.2017 seeking comments of stakeholders. All stakeholders, including Physiotherapist involved have  been  given  opportunity  to  offer  comments  and  such  comments have been duly considered.  Pay scale of Physiotherapists cadre has already been replaced as per 7 th  CPC recommendations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 118 (STARRED), answered on 2019-02-11
Subject: Capitation Fee
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: LAXMI NARAYAN YADAV, RAMA DEVI

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

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 118 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.02.2019

## Capitation Fee

## †*118. SHRI LAXMI NARAYAN YADAV: SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI:

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

- (a) whether there are reports of capitation fee still being charged despite being banned in the country;
- (b) if so, the number and the details of such cases detected during the last three years, State-wise;
- (c) the action taken by the Government in this regard along with the outcome thereof; and
- (d) the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## (SH. PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

- (a) to (d): A statement is laid on the table of the house.

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STATEMENT AS REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (A) TO (D) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. †*118. TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.02.2019 ASKED  BY  SHRI  LAXMI  NARAYAN  YADAV:  SHRIMATI  RAMA  DEVI: REGARDING CAPITATION FEE

(a)  to  (d):  Government  has  not  received  any  case  of  capitation  fees  still  being charged.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1380 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-11
Subject: Funds Released to Haryana
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: RAMESH CHANDER KAUSHIK

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1380 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.02.2019

## FUNDS RELEASED TO HARYANA

† 1380. SHRI RAMESH CHANDER KAUSHIK:

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

- (a) the  details  of  the  funds  released  to  Sonepat  in  Haryana  under  various schemes of the Ministry;
- (b) whether the funds released under the said schemes have been utilized under the respective schemes; and
- (c) if so, the details of the schemes under which the work has been completed or is near completion and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(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), Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Special Project (SP) across the country including State of Haryana 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  of  the States/ UTs popularly known as State- Engagement Component of PMKVY (201620).

Under  CSCM  component  of  PMKVY  2016-20,  there  is  no  provision  of State/district  -wise  allocation  of  funds.  Under  this  component,  funds  are  being released  to  NSDC  which  are  subsequently  released  by  NSDC  on  reimbursement basis  at  various  stages  of  training  (commencement  of  the  training  after  validation, successful  certification  and  placement)  to  the  empanelled  training  providers  and centres.  However,  under  CSSM component of PMKVY 2016-20, 25% of the funds and  corresponding  physical  targets  of  PMKVY  2016-20  has  been  allocated  to  the States for the implementation of scheme through State Skill Development Missions. Under  this  component,  after  evaluation  of  proposal  received  from  Haryana  Skill Development  Mission  (HSDM),  Government  of  Haryana,  Ministry  has  given  inprinciple approval of a total target of 56,036 candidates and corresponding financial allocation  of  Rs.  86.27  Cr.  for  FY  2017-20.  Out  of  which,  as  on  24.01.2019,  funds amounting to Rs. 21.56 Cr. has been already disbursed to State Government for the implementation of CSSM component of PMKVY across the State including Sonipat.

Further, under PMKVY 2016-20, as on 24.01.2019, 2.76 lakh candidates have been trained under STT, RPL and Special Project in the State of Haryana in various sectors.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1374 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-11
Subject: Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: KIRIT SOMAIYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.1374

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.02.2019

## PARTICULARLY VULNERABLE TRIBAL GROUPS

## 1374.   DR. KIRIT SOMAIYA:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Maharashtra  Government  has  submitted  any  proposal  for  conservation  cum development plan for particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the proposal has been considered and the Ministry sanctioned any grant and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether some percentage of the grant has not been released so far and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the time by which the same will be released?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (d) : The submission of proposals by the State Governments, including Maharashtra, seeking grants under Conservation-cum-Development Plan for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) is a recurring process. The proposals received from the State Governments are considered by the Project Appraisal Committee (PAC) in the Ministry for release of grants in accordance with the guidelines / norms  stipulated  for  the  same,  subject  to  availability  of  funds  under  the  corresponding  schemes  / programmes.  The  approved  amount  against  the  proposals  submitted  by  Maharashtra  and  released amount to them by Ministry during the current year under the scheme of 'Development of PVTGs' is as under: -

(Rupees in lakhs)

| 2018-19 (as on 06.02.2019)   | 2018-19 (as on 06.02.2019)   |
|------------------------------|------------------------------|
| Fund approved                | Fund released                |
| 1230.26                      | 1230.26                      |

The release of amount approved for a State is, inter-alia, linked to submission of Utilization Certificates and Physical Progress Reports (PPRs) as may be due for previous years' releases.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1373 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-11
Subject: State Art Museum
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: ABHISHEK SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1373

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH  FEBRUARY,  2019

## STATE ART MUSEUM

## 1373.   SHRI ABHISHEK SINGH:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the  Government proposes to  start  Indian  Art  Museum where  the  Art of  every State could be displayed and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government also proposes to start State Art Museums specially in the State of Chhattisgarh; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (IC) CULTURE AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGES

(DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a)  No, Madam. However the National Gallery of Modern Art under the Ministry of Culture as well as the Lalit Kala Akademy display artwork of artists from all over the country.
- (b ) to (c )  Does not arise, in view of (a) above
Lok Sabha Question No. 1371 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-11
Subject: Entrance Tests
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: MOHANBHAI KALYANJIBHAI KUNDARIYA

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1371 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.02.2019

## Entrance Tests

## 1371. SHRI KUNDARIYA MOHAN BHAI KALYANJI BHAI:

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

- (a)  the  graduate  and  post  graduate  courses  for  which  Delhi  University  conducts  computer  based entrance tests;
- (b) whether Delhi University plans entrance test for all college admissions;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether class XII marks will also be taken into account while deciding college admission;
- (e) if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) the time by which the Delhi University plans to introduce entrance exam based admission for all its undergraduate courses?

## ANSWER

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

(DR. SATYA PAL SINGH)

(a) to (f) University of Delhi has informed that the University conducts computer based entrance test for a few undergraduate and postgraduate courses and at present it is not considering entrance test for all college admissions. The computer based entrance tests are conducted for following courses: -

## Undergraduate

1. B.A. (H) Business Economics
2. Bachelor of Management Studies
3. Bachelor of Business Administration (Financial Investment Analysis)
4. B.Tech.(Information Technology and Mathematical Innovations)
5. B.A. (H) Humanities and Social Sciences
6. Bachelors of Elementary Education
7. Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health Education & Sports
8. B.A. (H) Multimedia and Mass Communication
9. Five Year Integrated programme in Journalism in Delhi School of Journalism

## Postgraduate

1. The University of Delhi Conducts entrance test for all PG courses except B.Lib (Bachelor of Library & Information Science)

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1370 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-11
Subject: Profits of Oil Companies
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: T.G. VENKATESH BABU

## MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1370 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 th  February, 2019

Profits of Oil Companies

1370.   SHRI VENKATESH BABU T.G.:

Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

पेट्रोलियम और प्राक ृ लिक गैस मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether the profits of Public Sector oil companies had been greatly reduced over the years;
- (b) If so, the details thereof during the last three years, year-wise and the reasons for such decline;
- (c) Whether the Government has taken any steps to improve the operations and profits of these loss making companies and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) Whether the Government proposes to merge the State-owned oil firms; and
- (e) If so, the details thereof and the time by which the above proposal is likely to be implemented?

## ANSWER

पेट्रोलियम और प्राक ृ लिक गैस मंत्री (श्री धमेन्द्र प्रधान)

## MINISTER OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

(a) to (c): None of the Public Sector Oil Companies under Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has shown declining profit in Financial Year 2017-18 in comparison to Financial  Year  2015-16.  The  details  of  the  profits  of  Public  Sector  Oil  Companies over the past 3 years are at Annexure.

(d) and (e): In  the  Budget  Speech  of  2017-18  on  February  1,  2017,  Finance Minister  had inter  alia stated  that  'we  see  opportunities  to  strengthen  our  CPSEs through consolidation, mergers and acquisitions.  By these methods, the CPSE can be integrated across the value chain of an industry.  It will give them capacity to bear higher risks, avail economies of scale, take higher investment decisions and create more value for the stakeholders.  Possibilities of such restructuring are visible in the Oil  and  Gas  sector.  We  propose  to  create  an  integrated  public  sector  'Oil  Major' which will  be  able  to  match  the  performance  of  international  and domestic  private sector oil and gas companies'. Consequent to this, Government of India's existing 51.11% shareholding in HPCL was sold to ONGC for a total consideration of Rs. 36,915 crore and the transaction for strategic acquisition of 51.11% paid-up capital in HPCL from Government of India st

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was effected on 31 January, 2018.

Annexure

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| Name of PSU   |   2015-16 |   2016-17 |   2017-18 |
|---------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| OIL           |  2330.11  |  1548.68  |  2667.93  |
| MRPL          |  1148.16  |  3643.69  |  2224.12  |
| BLC           |   240     |   254     |   261     |
| NRL           |  1222     |  2101     |  2045     |
| ONGC          | 16140     | 17900     | 19945     |
| GAIL          |  2226     |  3503     |  4618     |
| HPCL          |  3726     |  6209     |  6357     |
| CPCL          |    74.187 |   102.975 |    91.293 |
| EIL           |   276.19  |   325.04  |   377.87  |
| IOCL          | 11242     | 19106     | 21346     |
| BPCL          |  7056.36  |  8039.3   |  7919.34  |
Lok Sabha Question No. 1366 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-11
Subject: Import of Natural Rubber
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: ANTO  ANTONY

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1366 TO BE ANSWERED ON  11 th  FEBRUARY, 2019

## IMPORT OF NATURAL RUBBER

## 1366. SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

Will  the  Minister  of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वा ͨ णÏय  एवं  उɮयोग  मंğी ) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any statistics regarding the import of natural rubber taken place in the country during the last three years and if so, the details thereof including the revenue generated through imports;
- (b) whether the Government has issued licenses to  import Natural Rubber and if so,  the details of such licenses issued during the last four years, year-wise and country-wise;
- (c) whether the Government has restricted import of natural rubber through some identified ports and if so, the details thereof alongwith the details of major ports allowed to import natural rubber; and
- (d) whether  the  Government  has  received  applications  to  allow  import  of  natural  rubber from other ports also, if so, the details thereof and the response of the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  India's import of Natural Rubber  (under  Principal  Commodity  Group:  NATURAL RUBBER) for last three financial years (2015-16 to 2017-18) as well as upto December, 2017 & 2018 are as under:-

| Year                          |   Quantity ( in TON) |   Value ( in Million US $) |
|-------------------------------|----------------------|----------------------------|
| 2015-16                       |               458382 |                     715.12 |
| 2016-17                       |               426188 |                     652.57 |
| 2017-18                       |               469760 |                     829.15 |
| 2017-18 (upto December, 2017) |               337979 |                     619.54 |
| 2018-19 (upto December, 2018) |               464816 |                     705.99 |

Note: Figures pertaining to the current financial year 2018-19 are Provisional.

(b) As import policy of Natural Rubber is 'free' subject to port restriction, no license is required for import of Natural Rubber. (c) Import of natural rubber is allowed through sea ports of Nhava Sheva and Chennai since 20 January, 2016 with a view to protecting the interests of domestic rubber growers. However, port restriction is not applicable for import of natural rubber under Advance Authorisation. (d)  Requests  have  been  received  for  allowing  imports  of  Natural  Rubber  through  the  ports namely  Tuticorin,  Mundra,  Kattupalli  and  Kamarajar  Port.  However,  the  requests  have  been turned down.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1365 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-11
Subject: Impact of GST on Tourism Sector
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: SHASHI THAROOR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1365 ANSWERED ON 11.02.2019

## IMPACT OF GST ON TOURISM SECTOR

## 1365. DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that high taxation, especially with the levy of GST on hotels is hurting the tourism industry, especially in the State of Kerala and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  take  steps  to  address the difficulties  faced  by  those engaged in the tourism sector and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether his Ministry has recommended to the GST Council to reduce the GST rates on hotels;
- (d)
- (e)
- if so, the details thereof; and
- if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): The Ministry of Tourism is concerned about the taxation levied on  various  tourism  products  and  services  including  hotels,  as  the same  directly  impacts  India's  tourism  competitiveness  vis-à-vis other countries.
- (b) to (e): The Ministry  of  Tourism  has  taken  up  the  GST  taxation slabs with the Minister of Finance, Government of India, from time to  time,  as  a  result  of  which  the  following  changes  have  been effected  in  GST  rate  slabs  with  respect  to  tourism  products  and services:
- (i) The threshold limit for applicability of 28% GST rate was increased from Rs.5000/- to Rs.7500/- per room per day by the Ministry of Finance.

(ii) The  basis  for  determination  of  the  applicable  rate  has been changed from declared tariff to actual tariff. (iii) GST on restaurants  eateries  has  been  brought  down  to 5%  irrespective  of  whether  they  are  air-conditioned  or not.  If  a  restaurant  is  located  within  the  premises  of hotels,  inns,  guest  houses,  clubs  or  any  commercial place  meant  for  residential  or  lodging  purposes  with  a daily tariff of Rs.7500 per day per unit or above, the tax will be 18%.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1364 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-11
Subject: Inclusion of Places in Buddhist Circuit
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†1364

## LOK SABHA ANSWERED ON 11.02.2019

## INCLUSION OF PLACES IN BUDDHIST CIRCUIT

†1364. SHRI KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is considering to include Bodhgaya, Nalanda  and  Rajgir  in  Buddhist  circuit,  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (b) whether more and more tourists can be attracted by providing proper road facilities to these three historical places, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  it  is  also  a  fact  that  more  and  more  employment opportunities will be available to the local people at the said three places in case they are included in Buddhist Circuit; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  steps  being  taken  by  the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): Buddhist Circuit has been identified as one of the fifteen thematic circuits for development under Swadesh Darshan Scheme. All  places  associated  with  the  Buddhist  heritage  in  the  country including  Bodhgaya,  Nalanda  and  Rajgir  are  covered  under  the Buddhist Circuit.

Bodhgaya, Nalanda and Rajgir are well connected by road and attract  good  number  of  tourists.  The  details  of  Domestic  Tourist Visits (DTVs) and Foreign Tourist Visits (FTVs) at above sites during last two years are as under:

| S. No   | Site     | 2016    | 2016   | 2017 *   | 2017 *   |
|---------|----------|---------|--------|----------|----------|
|         |          | DTVs    | FTVs   | DTVs     | FTVs     |
| 1.      | Bodhgaya | 1694321 | 241514 | 1757509  | 283116   |

| 2.   | Rajgir   |   1568285 |   170334 |   1514279 |   169444 |
|------|----------|-----------|----------|-----------|----------|
| 3.   | Nalanda  |   1041240 |   145339 |    961635 |   163390 |
|      | Total    |   4303846 |   557187 |   4233423 |   615950 |

*Provisional

The  projects  for  development  are  identified  in  consultation with the State Governments/UT Administrations and are sanctioned subject  to  availability  of  funds,  submission  of  suitable  detailed projects  reports,  adherence  to  relevant  scheme  guidelines  and utilization  of  funds  released  earlier.  Based  on  above  criteria,  the Ministry  has  sanctioned  the  project  Development  of  Convention Centre at Bodhgaya under Buddhist Circuit theme for Rs.98.73 crore in 2016-17.

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