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Lok Sabha Question No. 1167 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-19
Subject: Women Training Centre under PMKVY
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Virendra  Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1167 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.09.2020

## WOMEN TRAINING CENTRE UNDER PMKVY

## 1167.  DR. VIRENDRA KUMAR:

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

- (a)        whether  any  specific  measures  are  being  adopted  under  Pradhan  Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana to increase the number of women in the training centres on the basis of criteria fixed in this regard to ensure their active participation; and
- (b)       if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  and  (b)       Under  Pradhan  Mantri  Kaushal  Vikas  Yojana  (PMKVY)  (2016-20), various  measures  are  being  adopted  to  increase  participation  of  women  in  training centres.  These  measures  include  provision  of  induction  kit,  boarding  and  lodging facilities, etc. Additionally, measures made specifically available to women trainees, with the objective of increasing women participation under PMKVY (2016-20), are as under:

|   SN | Specific Measures      | Details                                                                                                                                  |
|------|------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|    1 | Conveyance Cost        | Training centre within district of domicile : Rs. 1000 /- per month Training centre outside district of domicile : Rs. 1500 /- per month |
|    2 | Post Placement Support | Rs. 1500/- per month upto maximum of 3 months                                                                                            |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1166 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-19
Subject: Proposal to Bring Labour Reforms
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: P. Velusamy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1166 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.09.2020

PROPOSAL TO BRING LABOUR REFORMS

1166. SHRI VELUSAMY P.:

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

- (a)whether according to the Annual Survey of Industries data for 200809, the provisions of Chapter VB of Industrial Disputes Act apply to 15.63 per cent of total factories which employs 72.31 per cent of workers,  whereas  the  Chapter  stipulates  the  condition  that  any industrial  establishment  employing  not  less  than  100  workmen during  the  preceding  months  should  take  permission  from  the Government for closure or retrenchment of workers;
- (b)if so, whether the Government has received any representation from the chambers for relaxation or abolition of Chapter V-B;
- (c)if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)whether  the  Government  is  having  any  proposal  to  bring  labour reforms with the consent of all stakeholders and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c): To attract application of Chapter V-B of Industrial Disputes Act,  1947,  an  establishment  shall  fulfill  the  conditions  specified  by Section 25K of Chapter V-B of Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 that reads '25K Application of Chapter VB.-- The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to an industrial establishment (not being an establishment of a seasonal character or in which work is performed only intermittently)

in  which  not  less  than [one  hundred]  workmen were employed on an average per working day for the preceding twelve months'.

The  Ministry  receives  suggestions  from  time  to  time  from various stakeholders for changes in labour laws.

(d): Reforms in labour laws are a continuous process, therefore, Central  Government  strives  on  regular  basis  in  consultation  with  all the stakeholders to update the legislative system as per the need of the hour so as to further strengthen the labour protection in terms of job  security,  wages,  occupational  safety,  health,  working  conditions, social  security  and  welfare.  Central  Government  has  taken  steps  to codify  the  existing  Labour  Laws  into  4  Labour  Codes.  Consultations were also carried out with Central Trade Unions, Employers' Associations and State Governments on four Labour Codes. Out of the 4 Labour Codes, the Code on Wages, 2019, was notified on 8th August, 2019 in the Gazette of India. The rest 3 Codes i.e. the Occupational Safety Health & Working Conditions Code, 2019, the Industrial Relations Code, 2019 and the Code on Social Security, 2019 had been introduced in the Lok Sabha in 2019 and referred to the Parliamentary Standing  Committee  on  Labour  for  examination.  After  receipt  of  the reports  of  the  Standing  Committee,  the  requisite  steps  have  been taken for reintroduction of all these Codes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1161 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-19
Subject: Social Security Scheme for Adivasis
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: D. M. Kathir Anand, Prathap Simha

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1161

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 19.09.2020

## SOCIAL SECURITY SCHEME FOR ADIVASIS

## 1161   SHRI D.M. KATHIR ANAND SHRI PRATHAP SIMHA:

Will the Minister of  TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is planning to make any social security scheme specifically for Adivasis;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons there for?

## MINISTER OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI  ARJUN  MUNDA)

(a) to (c): Yes, sir.

The  Ministry  of  Tribal  Affairs  is  likely  to  make  a  Social  Security  Scheme  for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG).

Ministry  of  Tribal  Affairs  is  also  administering  the  scheme  of  'Mechanism  for Marketing of Minor Forest Produce (MFP) through Minimum Support Price (MSP) and Development of Value Chain for MFP' under which it is ensured that the gatherers of Minor Forest Produce, most of whom belong to Scheduled Tribes, get fair returns for their  efforts  in  collection  of  the  notified  forest  produce.  Further,  Government  has introduced the Van Dhan Vikas Karyakram under this scheme to improve the skills of the  MFP  gatherers  in  sustainable  cultivation  of  MFPs,  their  Value  Addition,  providing necessary  tools  and  facilities,  etc.  which  will  further  improve  the  returns  to  the beneficiaries.

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## ANSWER
Lok Sabha Question No. 1159 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-19
Subject: Extension of Period for GST Reimbursement
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: P.R. Natarajan

(a):Yes Sir.

(b) & (c):A few States have requested for extension of payment of GST compensation beyond  transition  period  of  five  years.  Some  through  letters  written  to  the  Central Government and some have raised it during deliberation in GST Council. In this regard, it is submitted that as per Section 18 of the Constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016, Parliament shall, by law, on the recommendation of the Goods and Services Tax Council, provide for compensation to the States for loss of revenue arising on account of implementation of the goods and services tax for a period of five years from the date of implementation of GST.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA UN-STARRED QUESTION NO.1159 TO BE ANSWERED ON SATURDAY, THE 19 TH  SEPTEMBER, 2020 BHADRAPADA 28, 1942 (SAKA)

## Extension of Period for GST Reimbursement

## 1159.  SHRI NATARAJAN P.R.:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether any demands have been received from the State Governments for the extension of reimbursement of Goods and Services Tax (GST) compensation period; (b) if so, the details thereof along with the names of States and the decision taken by the Government in this regard; and (c) if not, the reasons thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Shri Anurag Singh Thakur )
Lok Sabha Question No. 1155 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-19
Subject: Violation of FRBM Act
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Raksha Nikhil Khadse

## Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Economic Affairs

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1155 ANSWERED ON 19.09.2020

## VIOLATION OF FRBM ACT

## 1155. SHRIMATI RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the  number  of  ministries  which  have  violated  the  Fiscal  Responsibility  and  Budget Management (FRBM) act compliance;
- (b) the amount so reported excessive over voted grants and appropriation; and
- (c) the corrective steps proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

## A N S W E R

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

- (a) Sir, the FRBM Act, among other things provides a target of Fiscal Deficit to be achieved by the Central Government. No Ministry-wise targets provided in the Act.
- (b) In FY 2016-17 an excess expenditure of ₹1,90,247.83 crore (₹1,87,007.25 crore Charged and ₹3,240.58 crore Voted) was reported under three Grants and four Appropriations.
- (c) the excess expenditure was scrutinised by the Public Accounts Committee, which, vide paragraphs 2 and 9 of Part-II of Fourth Report (Seventeeth Lok Sabha), recommended their regularisation under Article 115(1) (b) of the Constitution of India. Consequently, Government has brought Appropriation Bill (No. 3), 2020 in the Lok Sabha.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1150 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-18
Subject: Juvenile Justice Act, 2000
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: P. Velusamy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1150 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.09.2020

## JUVENILE JUSTICE ACT, 2000

## 1150.  SHRI VELUSAMY P.:

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  amend  the  Juvenile  Justice  (Care  & Protection of Children) Act, 2000;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  there  is  any  shortage  of  manpower  in  Child  Welfare  Committees  and Juvenile Justice Boards, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  check  the  crimes  committed  against children and easing the procedure for adoption?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SRIMATI SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a)  &  (b)          The  Ministry  of  Women  and  Child  Development  repealed  the  Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 and  enacted the Juvenile Justice (Care  and  Protection  of  Children)  Act,  2015.    Group  of  Ministers  (GoM)  set  up  to examine  the  Draft  legislation  for  further  amendment  to  JJ  Act,  2015  has  given  its recommendations. Based on the recommendation of GoM, Draft Amendment Bill, 2020 has been prepared.

- (c) As  per  the  Child  Protection  Services  Scheme,  one  Data  Entry  Operator  is provided in each of the Child Welfare Committees and Juvenile Justice Boards.

(d)    The  Ministry  of Women and Child Development implements the 'Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act)' and 'Protection of Children from Sexual  Offences  (POCSO)  Act,  2012'.  The  JJ  Act  supports  the  measures  for institutional  and  non-institutional  care  aimed  at  well  being  of  children  in  distress situations.  The  POCSO  Act  also  has  provisions  for  protection  to  children  from  the offences of sexual assault, sexual harassment and pornography.

Adoption Policy has been simplified through the Adoption Regulations, 2017.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1149 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-18
Subject: Commercial Sexual Exploitation
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Kirit Premjibhai Solanki

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1149

TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.09.2020

## COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION

- 1149: DR. (PROF.) KIRIT PREMJIBHAI SOLANKI:

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  the  sensitization  workshops  and  seminars  conducted  by  the government  for  prevention  of  trafficking  and  rescue,  rehabilitation  and  reintegration of victims of trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation;
- (b) the  number  of  Protective  and  Rehabilitation  (P&R)  Homes  set  up  for  such victims;
- (c) the  details  of  the  vocational  training  provided  to  such  victims  and  the  results thereof; and
- (d) he  details  of  the  periodic  inspection  reports  conducted  by  the  Monitoring Committees constituted at the Central, State and District level?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

- (a)  Under the Prevention component  of  the Ujjawala scheme  Social  mobilization, sensitization  of  local  communities,  awareness  generation  programmes  are  conducted through workshops and  seminars.
- (b)The Ministry has sanctioned 140 Protective and Rehabilitation (P&R) Homes for such victims till date.
- (c)    The  victims  at  the  Protective  and  Rehabilitation  (P&R)  Homes  are  provided  with Vocational  Training  in  order  to  completely  rehabilitate  them  and  to  provide  alternate livelihood options. Vocational training regarding manufacturing  of sanitary napkins, envelopes, painting, fashion designing, tailoring, embroidery, food processing, candle and toy making, beautician and computer courses have been conducted.
- (d)  There  is  three  tier  monitoring  mechanism  at  District,  State  and  Central  levels.  The continuation of grant to the agency is based on the satisfactory performance reported by the  State  Government/UT  Administration.  For  this  purpose  periodic  inspections  are undertaken.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1144 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-18
Subject: Technical Textile Sector
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Anil Firojiya

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1144 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.09.2020

## TECHNICAL TEXTILE SECTOR

## 1144.  SHRI ANIL FIROJIYA:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री

be pleased to state :

(a) whether any steps have been taken by the Government to promote the technical textile sector in the country;

- (b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government proposes to attach the handloom clusters to the textile industry for procuring the handloom products directly;

- (d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## उत्तर

ANSWER

## वस्त्र मंत्री ( श्रीमती स्मृतत ज़ूबिन इरानी )

MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a) & (b): With a view to promote technical textiles in the country, the Government has approved the proposal for creation of National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) for a period of 4 years (2020-21 to 2023-24) with an outlay of Rs.1480 crores.

The NTTM will (i) focus on research and innovation and indigenous development of specialty fibres from Carbon, Nylon66, Glass, Aramid and other high technology polymers; increase application of geo-textiles, agro-textiles, medical textiles, protective  textiles  and  other  segments  of  technical  textiles  in  various  application  areas  (ii)  promote  awareness  amongst users, bring in large scale investments, and encourage high-end technical textiles products (iii) enhance India's exports of technical textiles to 8 Billion USD from current level of 2 Billion USD by 2024 through focused attention on 10 highest traded  product  (iv)  create  a  robust  human  resources  in  the  country,  both  through  specialized  higher  education  and  skill development of technical manpower of the country.

The focus of the Mission is for developing on usage of technical textiles in various flagship missions, programmes of the country including strategic sectors. The use of technical textiles in agriculture, aquaculture, dairy, poultry, etc. Jal Jivan Mission; Swachch Bharat Mission; Ayushman Bharat will bring an overall improvement in cost economy, water and soil conservation,  better  agricultural  productivity  and  higher  income  to  farmers  per  acre  of  land  holding  in  addition  to promotion of manufacturing and exports activities in India. The use of geo-textiles in highways, railways and ports will result in robust infrastructure, reduced maintenance cost and higher life cycle of the infrastructure assets.

(c) to (e): Yes,  Memorandum  of  Understanding  (MoU)  has  been  signed  between  the  Office  of  Development Commissioner (Handloom) and five Textile Companies on 28.1.2019 with an objective to promote the handloom sector and alleviate  the  socio-economic  conditions  of  handloom  weavers  by  way  of  improved  earnings.    The  MoU  envisages  the companies to facilitate and develop interface with handloom clusters and pockets and source their fabric requirement for growth and promotion of handloom segment in the country.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1143 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-18
Subject: Environment Impact Assessment Notification
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Sougata Ray

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1143

TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.09.2020

## Environment Impact Assessment Notification

## 1143. PROF. SAUGATA RAY:

Will  the  Minister  of  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND  CLIMATE  CHANGE  be  pleased  to state:

- (a)   whether  a  group  of  Special  Rapporteurs  to  the  United  Nations  have  expressed  their concerns over the proposed Environment Impact Assessment draft Notification 2020;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof;
- (c)    whether  the  notification  is  in  contravention  with  India's  'Obligations  under  International Law'; and
- (d)  if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

- (a)  &  (b):  Yes  Sir.  The  Ministry  is  aware  that  Special  Rapporteurs  to  the  United  Nations  had expressed  their  views  on  the  draft  EIA  Notification  2020.  However,  as  against  the  views expressed by the Special Rapporteurs, the draft EIA Notification, 2020, inter alia ,  does not (a) give any exemptions from public consultation for large industries and projects; (b) no change in the  provisions  with  respect  of  public  consultation  in  respect  of  projects  or  activities  involving other strategic considerations; (c) there is no provision for ex-post facto clearance of violation cases. Such cases shall be liable for punitive action under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and in addition shall be liable for damage cost, etc.
- (c) & (d): No Sir. The draft EIA is not in contravention to the stand taken by India as a party to international law (conventions). As envisaged in these conventions, the draft EIA Notification 2020, inter  alia ,  promotes  the  environmental  cause  and  sustainable  development;  removes redundancies;  encourages  modernization  and  less  polluting  options;  brings  defaulters  into environmental regime with requisite action, penalty and remediation; and introduces standardization and a technology driven process.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1142 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-18
Subject: Kusheswarasthan Bird Sanctuary
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Gopal Jee Thakur

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1142

TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.09.2020

## Kusheswarasthan Bird Sanctuary

## 1142: SHRI GOPAL JEE THAKUR:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is any plan to develop Kusheshwarasthan Bird Sanctuary of Darbhanga district of Bihar, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  taken  note  of  the  slow  pace  of  development  of  the  bird sanctuary despite being functional for over 25 years, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has observed the drastic decrease in the number of migrant birds that used to visit the bird sanctuary, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether  the  Government  has  formulated  any  proposal  to  conserve  and  promote  this  bird sanctuary and develop it as a major tourist spot since the area is a major pilgrimage centre in Bihar; and
- (e) if so, the time by which it is likely to be carried out?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

- (a) The Management Plan of Kusheshwarasthan Bird Sanctuary for development and conservation, has been prepared for the period from 201718 to 2026-27.
- (b) The development of any protected area involves conservation and protection of wildlife and habitat which is a continuous process. Accordingly,  many  developmental  works  have  been  taken  which  include protection (creation of wetland  mitra, regular  patrolling),  community participation  (Solar  lamp  distribution,  fishing  kit  for  livelihood)  habitat improvement  (Di-siltation,  weed  removal),  promotion  to  popularize  Bird Sanctuary etc. Government of India has also sanctioned funds for Kusheshwarasthan  Bird  Sanctuary  under  CSS-NPCA  Scheme  during  the last three years are as follows: -
- (c) No such survey has been conducted by the Bihar Forest Department.
- (d) & (e) The  Management  Plan  of  Kusheshwarasthan  Bird  Sanctuary  inter  alia includes  the  conservation  of  bird  sanctuary.  The  Government  has  not formulated any proposal for its development as a major tourist spot.

| F.Y.    | Sanctioned Amount (Rs. in lakh)   |
|---------|-----------------------------------|
| 2017-18 | 17.96                             |
| 2018-19 | 17.96 (Revalidated)               |
| 2019-20 | 19.40                             |

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