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Lok Sabha Question No. 2152 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-02
Subject: Protection of Forts from Encroachment
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Devusinh Jesingbhai Chauhan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2152 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2.12.2019

## PROTECTION OF FORTS FROM ENCROACHMENT

## 2152. SHRI DEVUSINH JESINGHBHAI CHAUHAN:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  Archaeological  Survey  of  India  (ASI)  is  not  able  to  protect  forts  from encroachments  in  various  States  of  the  country  including  the  Tuglaqabad  Fort  in Delhi;
- (b) whether ASI has slacked to enforce the orders of Apex Court in this regard;
- (c) whether the Delhi High Court has recently directed to protect, maintain and preserve the Tuglaqabad Fort;
- (d) If so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether the Government proposes to formulate any mechanism to protect the forts from encroachments; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

## (PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)

- (a) Archaeological Survey of India is responsible for protection, preservation, conservation,  maintenance  and  removal  of  encroachment  of  centrally  protected monuments, archaeological sites and remains including forts in various States of the country  including  Tuglaqabad  Fort  in  Delhi.    It  is  a  continuous  process,  where essential  conservation  work  is  executed  as per the  requirements  of different sites and availability of resources and cases for removal of encroachments are taken up as per provisions of Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958  and  Rules,  1959.    The  responsibility  to  demolish  the  encroachment  from protected monument rests with State Government. (b) No, Sir.
- (c)&(d) Recently the Hon'ble Delhi High Court has issued directions on 7.11.2019 that no construction is permitted in the areas/zones falling within the protective provisions of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958; and that any properties purchased and money invested shall be at the risk, cost and peril of the purchasers.
- (e)&(f) Pro-active steps are taken by Archaeological Survey of India under the provisions of the  Ancient  Monuments  and  Archaeological  Sites  and  Remains  Act,  1958  and Rules, 1959 to keep the historical monuments including forts free from encroachments in all the States and UTs. However, for removal of encroachment Archaeological Survey of India is completely dependent on State Governments.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2151 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-02
Subject: Development of Buddhist Tourism Circuit
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Raju Bista

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2151 ANSWERED ON 02.12.2019

## DEVELOPMENT OF BUDDHIST TOURISM CIRCUIT

## 2151. SHRI RAJU BISTA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the steps taken by the Union Government to develop Buddhist Tourism circuit connecting Darjeeling-Sikkim and Bodh Gaya;
- (b) the details of promotion undertaken by the Ministry of Tourism under the Incredible India initiative to promote Darjeeling and related sites; and
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  to  launch  direct  bus service from Darjeeling to Kathmandu via Pashupati Nagar?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

(SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)

(a) to (c): Buddhist  Circuit  has  been  identified  as  one  of  the fifteen  thematic  circuits  for  development  under  Swadesh  Darshan Scheme.  All  places  associated  with  Buddhism  in  the  country  are covered  under  this  Circuit.  The  projects  under  the  scheme  are identified for development in consultation with the State Governments/Union  Territory  Administrations  and  are  sanctioned subject  to  availability  of  funds,  submission  of  suitable  detailed project  reports,  adherence  to  scheme  guidelines  and  utilization  of funds released earlier.

The  Ministry  has  sanctioned  a  project  for  Development  of Buddhist  Circuit:    Construction  of  Cultural  Centre  at  Bodhgaya  in 2016-17 for Rs.98.73 crores.  In Sikkim Ministry has sanctioned two projects  under  North  East  Circuit  theme  namely,  Development  of

Tourist Circuit linking Rangpo (entry) -RorathangAritarPhadamchen-  Nathang-  Sherathang-  Tsongmo-  Gangtok-PhodongManganLachungYumthangLachenThangu-GurudongmerMangan-  Gangtok-Tumin  Lingee  -  Singtam  (exit)  in  2015-16  for Rs.98.05 Crores and Development of Tourist Circuit Linking Singtam-  Maka-  Temi-  Bermoik  Tokel-  Phongia-  Namchi  -JorthangOkharey- Sombaria-Daramdin- Jorethang- Melli (Exit) in 2016-17 for Rs.95.32 Crores. Both these projects also cover number of Buddhist Monasteries.  No  project  has  been  received  from  Government  of West Bengal for Darjeeling.

Ministry  of  Tourism  promotes  India  as  a  holistic  destination under  the  Incredible India brand-line. As  part of its  on -going activities,  the  Ministry  annually  releases  print,  electronic,  online and  outdoor  media  campaigns  in  the  international  and  domestic markets,  to  promote  various  tourism  destinations  and  products  of the  country,  including  Darjeeling. In  addition,  the  Indiatourism Offices in India and overseas disseminate information and undertake  various  promotional  activities  with  the  objective  of showcasing  the  varied  tourist  destinations  and  products  of  the country. As informed by Ministry of External Affairs there is no proposal to  launch  direct  bus  service  from  Darjeeling  to  Kathmandu  via

Pashupati Nagar.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2150 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-02
Subject: Reasons for not Releasing Funds for Sree Narayan Guru Tourism Circuit
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Adoor Prakash

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2150 ANSWERED ON 02.12.2019

## REASONS FOR NOT RELEASING FUNDS FOR SREE NARAYAN GURU TOURISM CIRCUIT

2150. ADV. ADOOR PRAKASH:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the  reasons  for  not  releasing  fund  for  Sree  Narayana  Guru Spiritual  Tourism  Circuit  Project  linking  Sivagiri  and  other places in Kerala under Swadeshi Darshan Scheme;
- (b) whether  the  Government  will  consider  releasing  fund  for completion of this project without delay; and
- (c)
- if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): The  Ministry  of  Tourism  had  sanctioned  the  project Development  Sivagiri  Shree  Narayana  Guru  Ashram-  ArruvipuramKunnumpara  Sree  Subrahmania-     Chembazhanthi  Sree  Narayana Gurukulam  in  Kerala  under  Spiritual  Circuit  theme  of  Swadesh Darshan Scheme in 2018-19 for Rs.69.47 crore.

As per the scheme guidelines, the first installment of funds is released  after  completion  of  tendering  process  and  submission  of work orders, good for construction Detailed Project Report, statuary approvals  from  respective  agencies  for  construction  initiation  and detailed Bill  of  Quantities.  The  implementing  agency  has  not submitted these documents to the Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2149 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-02
Subject: Pension Benefits for Kendriya Vidyalaya Teachers
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Prabhubhai Nagarbhai Vasava

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2149 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.12.2019

## PENSION BENEFITS FOR KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA TEACHERS

## 2149. SHRI PARBHUBHAI NAGARBHAI VASAVA:

- Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a) whether  the  teachers  of  Kendriya  Vidyalayas  of  Bhopal  region  who retired  in  March,  2019  got  the  amount  of  Gratuity  and  Commuted Pension; (b) if not, the reasons for the delay even after seven months; and the steps taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that all the teachers who
- (c) retire get Gratuity and Commuted Pension without any delay?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b) The teachers of Kendriya Vidyalayas of Bhopal Region who retired in March,  2019  have  not  got  the  amount  of  Gratuity  and  Commuted  Pension, due to inadequate Budgetary allocation.

- (c) With  a  view  to  ensuring  that  all  the  teachers  who  retire  get  their retirement  benefits  without  any  delay,  the  requirement  of  funds  is  projected when  Budget  Estimates  and  Revised  Estimates  for  the  particular  year  are called for.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2148 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-02
Subject: Diversion of Unutilised  Cess
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Ramya  Haridas

## Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2148

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 02, 2019 AGRAHAYANA 11, 1941 (SAKA)

## DIVERSION OF UNUTILISED CESS

2148. MS. RAMYA HARIDAS:

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

(a)  the  details  of  the  amount  of  cess  collected  by  Government  during  the  last  five years and the current year, year-wise;

(b) the amount of cess, out of cess collected that remained unutilised during the said period, year-wise;

(c) whether the unutilised cess so collected for specific schemes like Swachh Bharat were being diverted for other purposes and schemes;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

- (e) if not, the status of the unutilised amount of cess at present?

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

(a) to (e): The amount of cess collected and utilized thereof, during the last five years and  the  current  year  is  at  Annexure.  The  accounts  of  the  Union  Government  for 2018-19 are still under finalization. However, information on estimated collection of cess  in  RE  2018-19  and  BE  2019-20  is  indicated  in  the  Annexure.    Further,  the amount  of  cess  released  to  specific  schemes  through  dedicated  reserve  fund depends on the absorptive capacity of the Department to spend in a year.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2146 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-02
Subject: Suicide Rate in Higher Education
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: S. Jagathrakshakan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2146

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.12.2019

## Suicide Rate in Higher Education

## 2146. SHRI S. JAGATHRAKSHAKAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the increasing suicide rates in the higher education institutes in the country;
- (b) whether the Government has done any studies/research on discrimination/ harassment of students based on caste or religion in the higher education institutions such as IITs;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the measures that are being taken by the government to prevent harassment of students in higher education institutions?

## ANSWER

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

(a) : The  available  data  reveals  no  increasing  suicide  rate  in  higher  education  institutes  in the country.

(b) to (d) : The Government  of  India  and  University  Grants  Commission  (UGC)  have  already taken several initiatives to check the incidents of harassment and discrimination of all students and to safeguard their interests, including of all disadvantaged groups, in higher educational institutions of the country which include formulation of University Grants Commission (Redress of Grievances of Students) Regulations, 2019.

UGC vide its letters dated 19.07.2011, 02.07.2013, 07.03.2016, 05.09.2016, 15.5.2017, 04.06.2018 and 26 th June,2019 has also issued instructions for prevention of Caste based discrimination,  from time  to  time,  to  all  the  Universities/Deemed  to  be  Universities.  Recently,  the  UGC  vide  its  letter dated  26.06.2019  has  communicated  to  all  universities  to  constitute  a  committee  to  look  into  the discrimination complaints received from the SC/ST/OBC Students /Teachers and non-teaching staff.

AICTE  has  also  launched  three  week  student  induction  program  which  includes  physical activities, learning, art form, literature, cinema, social awareness and universal human values to make them stress free.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2145 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-02
Subject: Ranking of Education Institutions
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: S. Muniswamy, Raksha Nikhil Khadse

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2145 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.12.2019

## Ranking of Education Institutions

## 2145. SHRI S. MUNISWAMY:

## SHRIMATI RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  to  setting  up  a  specialized  body  IRS  (Indian  Ranking Society) to rank Indian education institutions and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the details of the composition of the body;
- (c) the procedure for the ranking system and its benefit for the Indian educational system;
- (d) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  give  graded  autonomy  to  selected  higher  educational institutions  to  promote  research  &  innovation  in  their  campuses  so  that  to  enter  in  the  global institutional ranking and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the list of such higher educational institutions selected to leap forward in transforming educational sector?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK')

(a)  &  (b): The  All  India  Council  for  Technical  Education  (AICTE)  Executive  Committee  in  its  127 th meeting held on 21.08.2019 accorded approval for the creation of independent society in the name and style  of  'India  Rankings  Society  (IRS)'  with  an  objective  to  develop  and  evolve  methodologies  and systems  for  ranking  of  higher  educational  institutions  and  based  on  such  methodologies,  rank  and  rate them under various categories, domain and sub-domains.

(c): Presently, National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is being used for ranking of institutes on five broad generic groups of parameters namely:

- i) Teaching, Learning and Resources
2. ii) Research and Professional Practice
3. iii) Graduation Outcomes
4. iv) Outreach and Inclusivity
- v) Perception

The  India  Rankings,  2019  ranked  Indian  Higher  Educational  Institutions  into  nine  categories  namely University,  Engineering,  College,  Management,  Pharmacy,  Law,  Architecture,  Medical  and  Overall. Rankings help create an environment of excellence.

(d)  &  (e): There  already  exists  a  mechanism  for  grant  of  graded  autonomy  vide  University  Grants Commission [categorisation of universities (only) for grant of graded autonomy] Regulation, 2018 dated 12.02.2018 which is available on UGC website at   https://www.ugc.ac.in/pdfnews/1435338\_182728.pdf.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2143 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-02
Subject: Auditorium in Kendriya Vidyalayas
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: C.N. Annadurai

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2143 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.12.2019

## AUDITORIUM IN KENDRIYA VIDYALAYAS

## 2143. SHRI C.N. ANNADURAI:

Will  the  Minister  of  HUMAN  RESOURCE  DEVELOPMENT  be  pleased  to state: (a) whether the Government is aware that Kendriya Vidyalaya at Tiruvannmalai of Tamil  Nadu  is  yet  to  have  an  auditorium  for  students  of  that  Kendriya Vidyalaya; (b) if  so,  the  steps  taken  to  construct  an  auditorium  in  the  said  Kendriya Vidyalaya; and

- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan has informed that there is no auditorium in the Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) at Tiruvannmalai of Tamilnadu. Auditoria or Multipurpose  Halls  are  constructed  in  KVs  having  regard  to  availability  of  space, availability of requisite funds,etc. for this purpose. Presently, funds are not available for taking up this additional work.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2142 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-02
Subject: Selection Scale for Kendriya Vidyalaya Employees
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2142 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.12.2019

## SELECTION SCALE FOR KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA EMPLOYEES 2142. SHRIMATI SANGEETA KUMARI SINGH DEO:

- Will  the  Minister  of  HUMAN  RESOURCE  DEVELOPMENT  be  pleased  to state: (a) whether  the  Kendriya  Vidyalaya  Sangathan  (KVS)  grants  senior/selection scale to their employees; (b) if  so,  the  details  of  eligible  Librarians  under  KVS,  Delhi  Region  during  the current year; (c) whether there has been cases of delay in granting of senior/selection scale to KVS employees; (d) if  so,  whether  the  Departmental Promotion  Committee  has  been constituted for  screening  for  grant  of  senior  scale  for  post  of  Librarians  in  KVS  Delhi Region; (e) if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) the  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to  ensure  timely  grant  of senior/selection scale to KVS employees?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Yes,  Sir.  The  senior  scale  is  granted  to  the  teaching  staff  of  Kendriya Vidyalaya  Sangathan  (KVS)  after  completion  of  12  years  of  regular  service  in  the grade  subject  to  fulfillment  of  other  required  conditions.  Selection  scale  is  also granted  after  completing  12  years  of  service  in  senior  scale  of  respective  cadre. However,  for  grant  of  the  selection  scale,  a  provision  of  20%  posts  in  the  senior scale of the respective cadre has been made.
- (b) KVS  has  informed  that  there  is  no  Librarian  in  KVS,  Delhi  Region,  whose senior  scale  is  due  before  31.12.2019.  However,  the  matter  for  granting  of senior scale  to  Ms.  Kalpna  Pal  (KV,  Sainik  Vihar)  &  Shri  Mukesh  Sharma  (KV,  Ashok Vihar),  Librarians  was  deferred  for  the  next  Departmental  Promotion  Committee (DPC) due to their not attending 21 days mandatory in-service course before the due date.
- (c) No such case has been brought to the notice of the Government.
- (d)  &  (e)  A  DPC  with  the  following  composition  has  been  constituted  in  the  Delhi Region, KVS to consider the cases of eligible teachers of all categories (including Librarians) for grant of senior scale:
- (f) To ensure timely grant of senior scale / selection scale to the employees as per their seniority and eligibility, KVS has informed that the DPC meetings are held twice a year. The last such meeting was held on 23.10.2019.

| Deputy Commissioner    | Chairperson      |
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| Assistant Commissioner | Member           |
| Administrative Officer | Member           |
| Finance Officer        | Member           |
| Section Officer        | Member Secretary |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2140 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-02
Subject: CSR Funds to Trusts
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: Rajesh Verma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2140 ANSWERED ON MONDAY THE 2ND DECEMBER, 2019 AGRAHAYANA 11, 1941 (SAKA)

## CSR FUNDS TO TRUSTS

## QUESTION

2140. SHRI RAJESH VERMA:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्री

be pleased to state:

(a)  the  details  of  the  companies  contributing  to  various  trusts  under  their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) fund during the years 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19; and

(b) the details of funds spent by the companies under the CSR during the said period?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS                                    (SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR)

वित्त एिं कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्रालर् में राज्र् मंत्री                                                                  (श्री अनुराग स ंह ठाक ु र)

(a): No such data is maintained by the Ministry.

(b): On the basis of filings made by the Companies in the MCA 21 registry, the Corporate  Social  Responsibility  (CSR)  expenditure  by  the  various  public  and private sector companies under the Companies Act, 2013 for the financial years 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18 are given below:

|                   | Year of Filing   | Year of Filing                  | Year of Filing   | Year of Filing                  | Year of Filing   | Year of Filing                  |
|-------------------|------------------|---------------------------------|------------------|---------------------------------|------------------|---------------------------------|
|                   | 2015-16          | 2015-16                         | 2016-17          | 2016-17                         | 2017-18          | 2017-18                         |
| Nature of Company | No. of Companies | Total Amount Spent (in Rs. Cr.) | No. of Companies | Total Amount Spent (in Rs. Cr.) | No. of Companies | Total Amount Spent (in Rs. Cr.) |
| PSUs              | 532              | 4,214.67                        |                  |                                 | 527              | 2,553.36                        |
|                   |                  |                                 | 546              | 3,295.98                        |                  |                                 |
| Private Companies | 17758            | 10,302.52                       | 18993            | 11,033.55                       | 20870            | 11,067.15                       |
| Total             | 18290            | 14,517.19                       | 19539            | 14,329.53                       | 21397            | 13,620.51                       |

(Data upto 30.06.2019) [Source: National CSR Data Portal]

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