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Lok Sabha Question No. 4585 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-22
Subject: Funds to Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art and Culture
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Hasnain Masoodi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4585 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.07.2019

## Funds to Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art and Culture

## 4585. SHRI HASNAIN MASOODI:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken any steps to strengthen the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages in Jammu and Kashmir;
- (b if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the funds allocated by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR CULTURE & TOURISM (PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)

- (a)&(b): Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters, is an autonomous organisation under Ministry of Culture, dedicated to the promotion of literature in the 24 Indian  languages.  Sahitya  Akademi  collaborates  with  the  State  Akademies  as  well  as literary  organizations  while  organizing  its  literary  activities  in  different  states  including Jammu & Kashmir.

Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Arts, Culture and Languages is one  of the recognized State Akademies. The details of various literary activities organized by Sahitya Akademi in collaboration with Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Arts, Culture and Languages are as follows:

- (i) Seminar  on  'Humour  in  Kashmiri  Literature'  at  Government  Degree  College, Banihal, J& K (18 th -19 th March, 2019).
- (ii) 'Mulakat' programme with young Kashmiri writers at Jammu, J&K (8 th January, 2019).
- (iii) Birth Centenary seminar on 'Fazil Kashmiri' at Jammu, J&K (23 rd -24 th December, 2018).
- (iv) 'Asmita' programme at Jammu with noted Kashmiri women writers (17 th December, 2018).
- (v) 'Kavi Anuvadak' programme at Jammu where Sri Ghulam Rasool Josh presented his Kashmiri poems and its Dogri translation was presented by Sri Ravinder Kaul (17 th November, 2018).
- (vi) 'Kavi  Anuvadak'  programme  at  Jammu  where  Sri  Mohan  Singh  presented  his Dogri poems and its Kashmiri translation was presented by Sri R.L. Shant (17 th November, 2018).
- (vii) Seminar on 'Folklore' at Jammu (4 th -5 th December, 2017).
- (viii) 'North  East  and  Northern  Writers'  Meet'  at  Srinagar,  J&K  (28 th -29 th October, 2017).
- (ix) Birth Centenary seminar on 'Dinu Bhai Pant' at Jammu (17 th -18 th June, 2017).
- (x) 'Jammu & Kashmir Literary Festival' in Delhi (21 st - 22 nd March, 2017).
- (xi) 'Meet the Author' programme with Ms. Champa Sharma, noted Dogri writer at Jammu (16 th January, 2017).
- (c) Separate fund/ budget are not earmarked for the State Akademies.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4581 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-22
Subject: Taking up of R&D by Students
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: S.R. Parthiban

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4581 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.07.2019

## Taking up of R&D by Students

4581. SHRI PARTHIBAN S.R.:

- Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government is aware that there is severe lack of interest on the part of the students to take up R&D in the country; (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; (c) whether  the  Government  has  any  data  from  the  foreign  countries/ foreign  universities  about  students  taking  up  R&D  as  a  career,  after graduation/post-graduation level; and the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  encourage  students  to  take  up
- (d) R&D in a big way, as a career option?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK')

(a) to (d): The undergraduate programmes in the premier institutions such as Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the National Institutes of Technology (NITs) are the most sought after academic programmes.  However, only few of them opt to pursue research after completing their B.Tech. courses.  In order to  attract  these  meritorious  students  into  research,  Government  of  India,  in 2018  launched  Prime  Minister's  Research  Fellows  (PMRF)  Scheme,  which offers  direct  admission  to  such  students  in  the  Ph.D  porgrammes  in  the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Indian Institutes of Science Education and  Research  (IISERs)  and  Indian  Institute  of  Science  (IISc)  with  attractive fellowship of Rs.70,000/- to Rs.80,000/- per month. In addition, a research grant of Rs.2 lakh per year is provided to the selected fellows for a period of five years to present research papers. With further modification, the scheme has been opened for eligible students from all recognized institutions/universities in the country. The rate of fellowship/emoluments for other  Ph.D,  Junior  Research  Fellows  (JRF)  and  Senior  Research  Fellows (SRFs) has also been revised from the existing Rs.25,000/- to Rs.31,000/- and Rs.  28,000/-  to  Rs.35,000/-  per  month  effective  from    01.01.2019.  All students  pursuing  M.Tech.  programmes  in  the  Centrally  Funded  Technical Institutions  (CFTIs)  and  those  affiliated  with  All  India  Council  for  Technical Education (AICTE) are offered a monthly fellowship of Rs.12,400/-.

The  Department  of  Science  &  Technology  has  also  revised  the  rates  of emoluments for Research Associates from the existing Rs.36,000 to 47,000/-, Rs.38,000/- to 49,000/- and Rs.40,000/-  to Rs.54,000/- per  month  as  per eligibility.  As  regards  foreign  students  taking  up  R&D,  no  such  centralized data is maintained.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4579 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-22
Subject: Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Programme
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Komati Reddy Venkat Reddy, Mitesh Rameshbhai (Bakabhai) Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4579 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.07.2019

## Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Programme

4579.   SHRI KOMATI REDDY VENKAT REDDY: SHRI MITESH RAMESHBHAI PATEL (BAKABHAI):

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  working  on  introducing  'Pradhan  Mantri  Innovative Learning Programme' to enhance and inculcate the talent of children in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the facilities proposed to be provided for quality education and enhancing the talent in the children and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to implement the said programme in schools located in Anand district of Gujarat; and
- (e) if so, the number of schools where the said programme is likely to be implemented along with the names of schools and the time thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK')

(a)  to  (e)  The  Government  intend  to  implement  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Innovative  Learning Programme to enhance and inculcate the talent of children in the country. The modalities for the same are being worked out.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4578 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-22
Subject: Seats in Higher Educational Institutions
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Parvesh Sahib Singh

- (a) Yes Sir.
- (b) No Sir
- (c) Details are attached.
- (d) In  order to increase access to higher education without the loss of quality, the Open and Distance Learning Regulation have been issued by UGC which ensures quality education through distance mode for students desirous of studying at a Delhi based university.  For the year 2018-19, the admission taken in IGNOU has shown an increasing trend as follows:-

2017-18 Fresh 574073

2018-19

Fresh

673696

Growth - 99623,      17.35%

This has increased the accessibility of higher education in Delhi.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4578 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.07.2019

## Seats in Higher Educational Institutions

4578. SHRI PARVESH SAHIB SINGH:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  about  extremely  high  competition  for  seats  in  Central Government Higher Educational Institutions in Delhi;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  plans  to  open  new  Universities/Colleges/Higher  Learning  Institutions  in Delhi and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has increased the seats in Higher Educational Institutions in Delhi, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the steps taken/being taken to ensure accessibility of higher education in Delhi?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK')

Detail of seats (intake) for institution in Delhi under MHRD are as under:-

| Institutions                |   Intake |   Intake |
|-----------------------------|----------|----------|
| Delhi University            |    75618 |    75367 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University |     1959 |     1959 |
| Jamia Millia                |    10036 |     9359 |
| IIT Delhi                   |      760 |      760 |
| NIT Delhi                   |      226 |      200 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4577 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-22
Subject: Subsidy on PNG
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Gowdar Mallikarjunappa Siddeshwara

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4577 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.07.2019 Subsidy on PNG

## 4577.  SHRI G. M. SIDDESHWAR:

## पेट्रोल ियम और प्राक ृ तिक गैस मंत्री

## Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has any proposal to give subsidy to Piped Natural Gas (PNG) consumers for domestic purpose; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) if not, the reason therefor; (d) whether the Government is planning to extend the subsidised gas to LPG users and not to

- PNG users; and
- (e) if so, the time by when the final decision in this regard is likely to be taken?

ANSWER पेट्रोल ियम और प्राक ृ तिक गैस मंत्री ( श्री धमेन्द्र प्रधान )

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

(a) to (e) Domestic  gas  is  being  allocated  to  various  sectors  as  per  Gas  Utilization Policies of the Government issued from time to time and availability of gas. Domestic gas, which is cheaper than imported gas, has been allocated to meet the entire requirement of PNG (Domestic) and Compressed  Natural Gas  (CNG)  (Transport) segments of City  Gas Distribution (CGD) sector and it has been kept under no cut category. Further, allocation of domestic gas to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) plant is also covered under order of priority.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4574 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-22
Subject: Skill Manufacturing/Construction Workers
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Ritesh Pandey

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4574 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.07.2019

## SKILL MANUFACTURING/CONSTRUCTION WORKERS

## 4574.  SHRI RITESH PANDEY:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  up-skill  manufacturing,  construction  and industry workers in preparation for increased automation;
- (b) if so, the details and timelines set for the measures proposed; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (c)    Ministry  of  Skill  Development  and  Entrepreneurship  is  implementing    its flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY 2.0) 2016-20 through National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), a Public Private Partnership organization. The scheme promotes skilling/up-skilling of manpower in various sectors including manufacturing, construction and industry through respective SSCs.

NSDC is continually facilitating the development of cross-functional Qualification Packs  and  National  Occupational  Standards  (QP-NOS)  in  association  with  SSCs  to meet the requirement of the increased automation in manufacturing, construction and industry  workers  viz.  Artificial  Intelligence  (AI),  Internet  of  Things  (IoT),  Electronic Manufacturing Services, Robotic Process Automation etc.

The Directorate General of Training, to keep pace with Technological innovations in  industries,  has  introduced  new  trades  viz.  Geo-Informatics  Assistant,  Aeronautical Structure  and  Equipment  Fitter,  Additive  Manufacturing  Technician  (3D  Printing), Remotely  Piloted  Aircraft  (RPA)/Drone  Pilot,  Electrician  Power  Distribution,  Technical Mechatronics,  Solar  Technician  (Electrical),  Internet  of  Things  (Smart  Agriculture), Internet  of  Things  (Smart  Healthcare),  Internet  of  Things  (Smart  City),  Smartphone Technician Cum App Tester, Soil Testing & Crop Management and Firemen.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4573 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-22
Subject: Public Issues of Private Companies
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: S. Gnanathiraviam

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FNNANCE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4573

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, JULYI ASHADHA 31, 1941 (SAKA)

## PUBLIC ISSUES OF PRIVATE COMPANIES

## 4573. SHRI GNANATHIRAVIAM S

## QUESTION

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

- (b): if so, the names of all these companies along with the details of amount of money owed by them;
- (a): whether   many private  companies   which had floated issues in the Share   Market; have vanished; public
- (c): the details of action taken those companies under the various provisions of the Companies Act; 1956; against
- (e): if s0, whether SEBI had allowed those companies to issue their shares in the market by neglecting the shortcomings noticed by it in their claims after its assessment; and
- (d): whether  the Securities and  Exchange Board of India   (SEBI) had  made a proper   assessment regarding the functioning of these companies at the time of floating of shares by them;
- (f): if so, whether the Government has taken Or proposes to take any action against the officers of SEBI and if SO, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): Sir No private company can raise money through issues. public
- (6) to (f): In view of (a) above these questions do not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4571 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-22
Subject: Regularisation of Play Schools
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Rajeshbhai Naranbhai Chudasama

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4571 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.07.2019

## Regularisation of Play Schools

## 4571. SHRI RAJESHBHAI CHUDASAMA:

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

- (a) whether any initiative has been taken by the Government to regulate the operation of play  schools  in  various  parts  of  the  country,  especially  in  view  of  the  increasing incidents of atrocities against young children;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the extent to which these steps are helpful; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor ?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK')

(a): Under  the  newly  launched  Scheme  of  School  Education  namely  Samagra Shiksha, preschool programme is of up to 2 years duration that is for children of the age group 4-6  years, The scheme  lays down  guidelines for safe  and secure infrastructure including sanitation facilities; developmentally appropriate curriculum, learning activities, pedagogical practices and assessment; professional development of teachers and community participation and engagement.

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has issued comprehensive  guidelines  in  connection  with  the  safety  of  school  children.    To regulate the operation of play  schools, NCPCR has issued the regulatory guidelines for  private  play  schools  which  is  based  on  various  aspects  as  recognition  for establishing or regulating private play schools.

(b) : The  Guidelines  issued  by  NCPCR  for  the  operation  of  play  schools  has various norms   to ensure  safe and child friendly infrastructure to play school children which includes staff, buildings, minimum no. of instructional hours per day, teaching learning materials, games and sports equipments, etc.

(c): The steps to implement the norms as per the guidelines issued by NCPCR are extremely helpful to the young children. It is beneficial to protect the children from any atrocities and provide them health care facilities, sanitation, safety,  security and child friendly infrastructure which are imperative to improve the quality in play schools.

(d) : Question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4570 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-22
Subject: Beautification of Monuments
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: P.R. Natarajan

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4570 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.07.2019

## BEAUTIFICATION OF MONUMENTS

## 4570.  SHRI  P.R. NATARAJAN:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  identified  certain  monuments  for  beautification including  Taj  Mahal;
- (b) if  so, the details of budget allocated and utilised during each year of the last five years including current year, year-wise/monument-wise;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  decision  to  beautify  Taj  Mahal  in  near future;
- (d) If so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be done; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Archaeological  Survey  of  India  (ASI)  does  conservation  work  of  protected
- & monuments including Taj Mahal is attended regularly within the archaeological
- (b) norms and principles.  The details of funds utilized in the last five years and allocation for the current financial year for conservation of protected monuments under Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) are as under:
- (c) Conservation work of protected monuments including Taj Mahal is a

|   Sl. No. | Year    | Expenditure/Allocation (Amount Rs. In Crores)   |
|-----------|---------|-------------------------------------------------|
|         1 | 2014-15 | 235.52                                          |
|         2 | 2015-16 | 237.46                                          |
|         3 | 2016-17 | 301.29                                          |
|         4 | 2017-18 | 410.77                                          |
|         5 | 2018-19 | 405.02                                          |
|         6 | 2019-20 | 436.67 (Allocation)                             |

to continuous

process wherein

the essential

conservation, preservation

&

- (e) environmental  development  work  is  attended  regularly  depending  upon  the requirements of different sites and availability of resources.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4568 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-22
Subject: Amendment to Income Tax Act
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Gitaben Vajesingbhai Rathva

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4568

## TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE 22 ND  JULY, 2019 31, ASHADHA 1941 (SAKA)

## AMENDMENT TO INCOME TAX ACT

## 4568. SHRIMATI RATHVA GITABEN VAJESINGBHAI:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Union Government has received any proposals from various States to amend section 2(15) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 to exclude the State Maritime Boards from the purview of the Income Tax Act, 1961 due to constraints for development of port infrastructure in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with their status; and
- (c) the time by which the Government will make necessary amendment in the Income Tax Act, 1961 for making change in the taxation pattern to exclude State Maritime Boards and Port authorities from Income Tax?

## ANSWER

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

(a)to(c): Yes sir. Various representations have been received requesting for grant of exemption from income-tax in respect of income of the Maritime Boards during the past years.

These representations have been examined during the respective budgetary exercises. However, due to stated policy of the Government of phasing out of exemptions and deductions with moderate tax rate regime, as also due to narrow fiscal space, these requests were not accepted to.

Further, to avail benefit of exemption from tax, a body or authority or Board or Trust or Commission constituted by Central Government or State Government, or established or constituted by or under a Central, State or Provincial Act may seek notification under section 10(46) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 subject to fulfillment of other conditions mentioned in the section; in respect of its specified income.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4565 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-22
Subject: Import Duty on Milk Products
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: S. Muniswamy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE *****

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4565

## TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY THE 22 nd  JULY, 2019 ASHADHA 31, 1941 (SAKA)

## IMPORT DUTY ON MILK PRODUCTS

## 4565. SHRI S. MUNISWAMY:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  increase  the  import  duty  on  ghee  and other milk products;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the time by which it is likely to be made effective?

## ANSWER

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

(a): There is no such proposal at present.

(b) and (c):

Does not arise in view of (a) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4564 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-22
Subject: One Nation One Card
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Anto  Antony

## 4564. SHRI ANTO ANTONY

Willthe Minister of FINANCE  be pleased  to state:

- (a) the expected cost and completion  of the scheme'One  Nation One Card';
- (b) whether Aadhaar  number is mandatory fbr obtaining the said card; and
- (c) if so, the details  thereof?

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4s64

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY,  JULY 22,20l9lASHADHA  3l,l94l(SAKA)

## One Nation One Card

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE (FINANCE) (SHRI ANURAG THAKUR)

(a)'One Nation  One Card'is not a scheme  but an initiative of the Ministry  of Housing and Urban Affairs  (MoHUA),  Govt. of India with an objective of creating an afTordable open loop interoperable  system across  various modes of transport including  metro, bus, suburban trains, toll and parking, etc. With a view to realize the above objective,  Government has taken the initiative fbr Standardization  and Indigenization of the complete  ecosystem for the National Common Mobility Card  Q.JCMC),  covering  the Automated  Fare Collection  (AFC) System, Access  Gate, Mobitity Card and Card Reader /Validator.  To develop the Specifications  and Proof of Concept fbr One Nation One Card  -  National Common Mobility Card, Centre fbr Development  of Advanced Computing  (CDAC) was assigned a project fbr developing  eco-system  fbr metro gate validation  terminal.  This was piloted successfully  at Delhi Metro Rail Corporation  (DMRC).

(b) and (c): NCMC card is a regular debit/credit  card equipped with an additional  wallet firnctionality. This card can be used fbr all purposes  like transit lpara transit, retail and ATMs. 'fhis card is being issued by the banks and fbr obtaining  the card. the customer has to fulfill the KYC requirements  as needed  by Banks.