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Lok Sabha Question No. 3104 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-15
Subject: Raw Material for Steel Industry
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: M.K. Vishnu Prasad

THE MINISTER OF STEEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3104 FOR ANSWER ON 15/03/2021

## RAW MATERIAL FOR STEEL INDUSTRY

3104.  DR. VISHNU PRASAD M.K.:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Indian  steel  industry  continues  to  grapple  with  uncertainties pertaining to availability of consistent supplies of raw materials i.e. coal and iron ore;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken/ proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard; and
- (c) the  measures  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  by  the  Government  in  regard  to modernisation and expansion of the existing steel units as well as green-field plants to build a world class, cost competitive and socially responsible steel industry?

## ANSWER

(SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

- (a) The demand of raw material i.e., iron ore for Indian Steel Industry is met from the  domestic  supply  in  the  country  while  the  demand  of  coking  coal  is  met  mainly through imports.
- (b) The focus of the Government is on increasing domestic production of coal and to achieve these targets through allocation of more coal blocks, pursuing with State Governments for assistance in land acquisition and coordinated efforts with Railways. In order to enhance domestic production, 25% of coal production has been allowed for  sale  of  coal  for  newly  allocated  captive  coal  blocks.  Commercial  mining,  with  a provision for 100% foreign investment, has also been allowed by the Government.

Further, Ministry of Mines through their two separate orders dated 16.09.2019 have allowed Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) to sell 25 percent of its total iron ore  production  in  the  previous  year  and  to  dispose  of  the  old  stock  of  70  Million Tonnes (MT) of low grade iron fines and ores (including slime) lying dumped across different captive mines of SAIL.  SAIL mines have made available about 2.6 MT of iron  ore  (Fresh  Fines  =  2.2  MT,  Dump  Fines  =  0.4  MT)  during  the  period  AprilDecember, 2020.

- (c) Steel is a de-regulated sector. Decisions regarding modernization, expansion or  setting  up  new  steel  plants/greenfield  projects  are  taken  by  the  respective companies,  based  on  commercial  considerations  and  market  dynamics  keeping  in view techno-economic viability of projects.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3103 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-15
Subject: Iron and Steel Prices
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: Geetha Viswanath Vanga

THE MINISTER OF STEEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3103

## FOR ANSWER ON 15/03/2021

## IRON AND STEEL PRICES

3103.  SHRIMATI VANGA GEETHA VISWANATH:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

- (a) the  steps  being  taken  for  steel  sector  under  Micro,  Small  and  Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and other user industries which have been severely hit by a recent sharp rise in iron and steel prices and reducing customs duty and other duties which are burden on them on semis, flat, and long products of non-alloy, alloy and stainless steel and to provide relief to metal re-cyclers, mostly MSMEs and also by exempting duty on steel scrap and also through revoking ADD and CVD on certain steel products and also to provide relief to copper recyclers and also by reducing duty on copper scrap; and
- (b) the demands of States including Telangana and Andhra Pradesh received/action  taken  during  the  last  six  years  and  the  current  year  and  outcome thereof at present?

## ANSWER

(SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

- (a)      To  meet  demands  of  steel  sector  under  MSMEs  and  other  user  industries, following steps have been taken:-
- (i) Issuance  of  guidelines  were  on  24.6.2020  by  Ministry  of  Steel,  whereby domestic  steel  producers  would  provide  limited  quantum  of  four  product categories  of  steel  (hot  rolled  coil,  cold  rolled  coil,  wire  rods  and  alloy  steel bars) to MSME members of EEPC at an export parity price.
- (ii) Providing  relief  to  metal  re-cyclers  including  copper  recyclers  by  exempting BCD on steel scrap for a period upto 31 st March, 2022 and reducing the same to  2.5%  on  copper  scrap,  besides  revocation/temporarily  revocation  of  ADD and CVD on certain steel products.
- (iii) Ramping up production of iron ore and steel by mining companies and major steel  producers  respectively  in  order  to  increase  the  domestic  availability  of steel for use by MSMEs and end-users.
- (iv) Deferring  enforcement  of  certain  Standards  under  QCO  for  a  period  upto  6 months.
- (b) No specific demand from MSMEs of states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana has been received.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3098 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-15
Subject: Misuse of Student Unions and Associations
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Mitesh Rameshbhai (Bakabhai) Patel, Shardaben Anilbhai Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3098 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.03.2021

## Misuse of Student Unions and Associations

## †3098. SHRI MITESH RAMESHBHAI PATEL(BAKABHAI):

## SHRIMATI SHARDABEN ANILBHAIPATEL:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the fact that the misuse of student unions and associations in higher educational institutions is on rise in the country;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to take steps to review the objective behind setting up student unions in the country;
- (c) if so, whether a lot of students are participating in protests and are also involved in anti-national activities; and
- (d) if so, the action taken or proposed to be taken against those students?

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

- (a): Certain cases of violence were reported from some Higher Educational Institutions. (b): The Ministry had constituted a Committee under the Chairmanship of Shri J.M. Lyngdoh (Former Chief Election Commissioner) to frame the guidelines on Students' Union Election in College/Universities. The University Grants Commission has directed all the Universities to take necessary steps to ensure strict compliance of the recommendations of the Lyngdoh committee.
- (c) & (d): Universities/ Higher Educational Institutions are statutory autonomous organizations. They are empowered to regulate & enforce discipline among the students by taking such actions as deemed necessary.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3095 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-15
Subject: Maha Kumbh Mela, 2021
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: DNV Senthilkumar. S.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3095 ANSWERED ON 15.03.2021

## MAHA KUMBH MELA, 2021

## 3095. DR. DNV SENTHILKUMAR. S.:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the  estimated number of saints and seers, common pilgrims, tourists and dignitaries who are expected to reach at Haridwar to  take  holy  dip  during  the  Maha  Kumbh  Mela,  2021  from across the globe;
- (b) the details of contribution made on the part of the Ministry for Maha  Kumbh  Mela,  2021  being  organized  in  Haridwar  along with the expenditure likely to be incurred thereon;
- (c) whether the Government has made any special arrangements for  the  delegates  and  foreign  dignitaries  for  participating  in the Maha Kumbh Mela;
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the other events proposed to  be  organized  by  the  Government  during  the  Maha  Kumbh Mela, 2021; and
- (e) the measures taken on the policy of conservation, protection and  promotion  of  culture  and  for  its  implementation  in  the country?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): Various  arrangements  for  Maha  Kumbh  Mela  2021  are organized and coordinated by the State Government of Uttarakhand. Ministry  of  Tourism  undertakes  promotional  activities  in  domestic and international markets through its schemes of 'Domestic Promotion  &  Publicity  including  Hospitality (DPPH)'  and  Overseas Promotion  &  Publicity  Including  Market  Development  Assistance (OPMD). Under these schemes, Ministry of Tourism promotes India as a holistic destination under the Incredible India brand -line . However, Development  &  Promotion  is  primarily  responsibility of State Governments / UTs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3092 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-15
Subject: MoU with Insurance Supervisors
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: P.R. Natarajan

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3092 ANSWERED ON 15.03.2021

## MoU with Insurance Supervisors

3092. SHRI Natarajan P.R.:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  signed  Multilateral  memorandum  of  Understanding (MMOU)  with  the  International  Association  of  Insurance  Supervisors  Forum  for mutual cooperation and information exchange between Insurance Supervisors;
- (b) If so, the details thereof; and
- (c) If not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to  (c):   India, represented  by  the  Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority  of India (IRDAI), was admitted as a signatory to the Multilateral  Memorandum  of Understanding (MMoU), in May 2013, with the objective to establish a formal basis, inter alia,  for  cooperation  and  information  exchange  among  the  signatory  authorities  regarding the supervision of insurance companies where cross border aspects arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3091 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-15
Subject: Printing of Rs 2000 Currency Notes
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: A. Ganeshamurthi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3091 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.03.2021

Printing of Rs 2000 Currency Notes

3091.SHRI  A. GANESHAMURTHI

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  fact  the  circulation  of  Rs  2000  currency notes among the people is very low and even it is not available in the banks and ATMs;
- (b) if so, the reaction of the Government in this regard;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  stopped  printing  of  the  denomination  of  Rs.  2000 currency notes; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with reasons therefor ?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), as against 3,362 mpcs of ₹2000 denomination banknotes in circulation on March 30, 2018 constituting 3.27% & 37.26% of  NIC  in  terms  of  volume  and  value,  respectively;  2499  mpcs  were  in  circulation  on February 26, 2021 constituting 2.01% and 17.78% of NIC in terms of volume and value, respectively .
- (c) & (d): Printing of  banknotes  of  particular  denomination  is  decided  by the Government  in  consultation  with  RBI to  maintain desired  denomination  mix  for facilitating  transactional demand of public. During the years 2019-20 and 2020-21, no indent has been placed with the presses for printing of ₹2000 denomination bank notes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3089 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-15
Subject: Training in Agriculture under PMKVY
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Sanjay Bhatia

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3089 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.03.2021

## TRAINING IN AGRICULTURE UNDER PMKVY

## † 3089.  SHRI SANJAY BHATIA:

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

- (a)      whether any training is being imparted regarding the use of technology in machines used in agriculture  sector  for  making  the  work  easier  under  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Kaushal  Vikas  Yojana formulated by the Government;
- (b)      if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  any  technical  training  regarding  use  of  machines  in  agriculture  sector  is  being imparted so far in the Parliamentary Constituency of Karnal under the said scheme;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the details of the places where training centres are being set up in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (d) Yes Sir. Under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), training is being imparted  in  various National  Skill  Qualification  Framework  (NSQF)  aligned  job  roles,  which include those  involving use of technology in  machines in agriculture sector, across the country including Karnal Parliamentary Constituency.

Under PMKVY2.0, some job roles comprising the use of technology in agriculture sector include  the Green  House  Operator,  Plant  Tissue  Culture  Technician,  Harvesting  Machine Operator, Micro Irrigation Technician, Seed Processing Worker, Artificial Insemination Technician, Vermicompost  Producer,  Organic  Grower,  Quality  Seed  Grower,  Agriculture  Machinery  Repair and Maintenance Service Provider, Service and Maintenance Technician-Farm Machinery, Soil & Water Testing  Lab  Analyst,  Solar  Pump  Technician,  Tractor  Mechanic,  etc.  As  on  19/01/2021, 7.85 lakh candidates have been trained / oriented under agriculture sector in PMKVY 2.0 across the country, including 1,693 candidates in Karnal Parliamentary Constituency.

- (e)        PMKVY does not mandate the establishment of training centres. Under the programme, short  term  training  (STT)  is  being  imparted  through  district-level  empaneled   training  centres (TCs) in various sectors including agriculture sector. Under PMKVY 2.0, as on 19.01.2021, 15,124 training centres have been empanelled across the country including 86 empanelled TCs in Karnal Parliamentary Constituency.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3088 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-15
Subject: Beautification of Temples in Odisha
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Jual Oram

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3088

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.03.2021

## BEAUTIFICATION OF TEMPLES IN ODISHA

3088. SHRI JUAL ORAM:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) the places of pilgrimages like temples and ancient monuments which are being developed in the State of Odisha;
- (b) whether steps have also been taken for the beautification of such temples and monuments;
- (c) if  so,  whether  the  Archaeological  Survey  of  India  (ASI),  Odisha  Unit  has  made  any recommendation in this regard;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the funds provided for the beautification and development?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)

- (a) The conservation, preservation and environmental development work of protected monuments and temples  in  the  country  including  in  the  State  of  Odisha  is  a  continuous process and same is attended regularly by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) as per the availability of resources.
- (b) Yes  Sir.  In  addition  to  conservation  of  monuments  the  development  works  are  attended keeping regard to the archaeological norms and principles and Conservation Policy of ASI, 2014, with a thrust on retaining originality, authenticity & integrity of protected monuments.
- (c) & (d) ASI Odisha Unit submits Annual Conservation Programme following conservation guidelines,  archaeological  norms  &  principles  and  Conservation  Policy  of  ASI  which  is implemented after due scrutiny.
- (e) The funds allocated for conservation,  preservation  &  environmental  development  work of protected monuments of ASI in Odisha, for current financial year 2020-21, is Rs. 552 lakh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3085 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-15
Subject: Damage to Antiquities in Red Fort
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Su Thirunavukkarasar, Ajay (Teni) Misra

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3085 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.3.2021

## DAMAGE TO ANTIQUITIES IN RED FORT

3085. SHRI THIRUNAVUKKARASAR SU: SHRI AJAY KUMAR MISRA TENI:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it  is  a  fact  that  heavy  damage  has  been  caused  by  protestors and  many  priceless  antiquities  and  precious  items  including  several heritage  items  of  archaeological  importance  have  been  damaged  and missing during attack on Red Fort on 26 th January, 2021;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the estimated loss incurred thereon;
- (c) whether the Government has sought a detailed report from the Archaeological  Survey  of  India  (ASI)  on  damages  and  if  so,  the  details thereof  along  with  the  action  taken  by  the  Government  to  recover  the losses;
- (d) whether the Government has recovered all the missing items and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  action  against  the  concerned miscreants and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)

- (a) &(b) During the incident, two brass finials of the dome at Lahori Gate were dislodged from their original   positions. Apart from that, the entrance plaza with  turnstile     gates,  baggage  scanners,  Door  Frame  Metal Detectors  (DFMDs),  other  security     equipment  and  the  booking counter at Lahori Gate were also damaged.
- (c)&(d) The monument was inspected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).  Two  brass  finials  of  the  dome  at  Lahori  gate,  which     were dislodged from their original positions, have been recovered and now kept  in  safe  custody.   A  police  complaint  has  been  lodged  in  this regard.
- (e) A Police Complaint has been lodged by ASI.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3084 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-15
Subject: Increasing Seats in Kendriya Vidyalayas
Ministry: Education
Asked by: M. Selvaraj

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3084 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.03.2021

## INCREASING SEATS IN KENDRIYA VIDYALAYAS

## 3084. SHRI M. SELVARAJ:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to open a Kendriya Vidyalaya school in each districts of Tamil Nadu;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has any proposal to increase the seat strength of each classes of bifurcated Kendriya Vidyalaya schools in Tamil Nadu;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (e) whether the Government is aware that there is a huge demand from the people of Nagapattinum and Mayiladuthurai districts to open a Kendriya Vidyalaya school in both these districts; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b) Opening of new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) is a continuous process. Proposals for opening of new KVs are considered only if sponsored by Ministries or Departments of the Government of India / State Governments / Union Territories (UTs) Administrations, committing resources, including land, temporary accommodation etc. as per prescribed norms of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) for setting up a new KV. The proposals received from various sponsoring authorities for opening of new KVs complete in all respects have to compete with other proposals under the 'Challenge Method'. (c) & (d) There is no such proposal under consideration.

- (e) & (f) Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan has informed that no proposals in the prescribed proforma have been received for opening of new KVs at Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai districts of Tamilnadu.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3083 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-15
Subject: Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Dipsinh Shankarsinh Rathod

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3083 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.03.2021

## Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat

†3083. SHRI DIPSINH SHANKARSINH RATHOD:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) the  manner  in  which  Ek  Bharat  Shrestha  Bharat  programme  is  likely  to  be implemented in view of the current situation of Covid-19 and the details thereof; and
- (b) the names of the States where the said programme is being implemented ?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF EDUCATION

## (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK')

- (a) In  view  of  Covid-19,  activities  under  Ek  Bharat  Shreshtha  Bharat  (EBSB) programme  are  being  carried  out  in  online  mode.  The  activities inter  alia include learning the language of paired State,  culinary exchanges, celebration of EBSB Days, webinars/ lectures on festivals/ food/ culture/ other information etc. of paired State/ UT, quiz/  essay/  painting  competitions,  etc.  A  Digital  Repository  has  been  developed  on EBSB Portal for all online/ digital material developed by participating Ministries. 'Aaj Ka Vakya',  a  language  learning  initiative  in  which  a  sentence  is  shared  everyday  in  21 Indian  languages,  is  being  run  through  EBSB  Portal  and  social  media  of  Ministry  of Education. A 'Recipe Corner' has also been launched where people can share recipes of  their  regions.  Ministry  of  Tourism  is  conducting  Dekho  Apna  Desh  webinars. Department of Sports is streaming documentaries of Indigenous games. More details about the programme and activities conducted are available at https://ekbharat.gov.in/.
- (b) Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat programme is being implemented in every State/ UT on the concept of State/ UT pairing.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3082 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-15
Subject: Gig Economy
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Rajmohan Unnithan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3082 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.03.2021

## GIG ECONOMY

## 3082. SHRI RAJMOHAN UNNITHAN:

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

- (a)whether the gig economy is still at a very nascent stage in India and is marred by several challenges.
- (b)whether the ASSOCHAM had predicted India's gig economy would grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 17 per cent to touch a figure of $455 billion in the next three years, if so, whether there are some challenges in this sector that need to be addressed;
- (c)whether  the  workforce  has  limited  employment  rights  like  minimum wages,  health  benefits,  sick  leaves  or  even  retirement  benefits  to  fall back on and the payment is assured only on the completion of the project giving a sense of financial insecurity;
- (d)whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  lack  of  any  kind  of  protection  was  also deterring several talented workers from participating in the economy; and (e)the  measures  taken  by  the  Government  to  address  these  issues  in  gig economy of the Country?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): As  per  information  obtained  from  the  Associated  Chambers  of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), they have not come out with a research/study paper indicating any figure about the future size of the gig economy  during  the  next  few  years.  However,  the  general  assessment  is that gig economy fast picking up in India.
- (c) to (e): In order to bring gig workers  under the ambit of social  security, the Code on Social Security, 2020 which has been notified envisages framing of  schemes,  inter  alia,  for  gig  workers  and  their  family  members  for providing  benefits  including  health  benefits  through  the  Employees'  State Insurance  Corporation.  The  various  provisions  of  the  Code  have  not  come into force as yet.

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