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Lok Sabha Question No. 2082 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Logistics Sector
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: RAMDAS CHANDRABHANJI TADAS, SUMEDHANAND SARASWATI, BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO, CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI, NARANBHAI KACHHADIA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2082(H) TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 th  DECEMBER,2018

## LOGISTICS SECTOR

2082(H). SHRI RAMDAS C. TADAS:

SHRI SUMEDHANAND SARSWATI:

SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI:

SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA:

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

- (a) whether the investment in logistics sector is expected to reach 500 billion dollar by the year 2025;
- (b) if so, the details of the steps taken by the Government to meet the said target so far;
- (c) whether the Government is planning to formulate a National Logistics Policy and Multi-modal logistics policy;
- (d) if so, the details of the topics under priority on the basis of which the Government is going to formulate a National Logistics Policy and multi-modal logistics policy; and
- (e) the details of the works done by the Government to strengthen the supply chain and logistics management in the existing global environment during the last three years?

## ANSWER

okf.kT; ,oa m|ksx ea=ky; esa jkT; ea=h ¼Jh lh- vkj- pkS/kjh½

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

- (a) There  is  no  study  in  the  knowledge  of  the  Government  that suggests  logistics  sector  in  India  will  get  the  investment  of  US$  500 billion by the year 2025.
- (b) Does not arise.
- (c,  d  &  e)  Improving  logistics  efficiency  is  a  continuous  and  ongoing process. The Government regularly reviews and removes the bottlenecks.    The  National  Logistics  Policy  &  The  Multimodal  Logistics Park  Policy  will  promote  inter-modality  and  bring  in  greater  efficiency through asset and cost optimisation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2081 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Campus of IIMs
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: J. JAYASINGH THIYAGARAJ NATTERJEE

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2081 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.12.2018

## Campus of IIMs

## 2081.  SHRI J.J.T. NATTERJEE:

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

- (a) whether the Government has approved establishment and operationalisation of permanent campus of seven new Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs);
- (b) if so, the details thereof with locations selected and the criteria followed for selection;
- (c) whether these would provide education to students to enable them to become professional managers and they will also promote economic and industrial development; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. SATYA PAL SINGH)

- (a): Yes, Madam.
- (b) The locations were offered by the State Government concerned and after their appraisal by the Central Government, these were finalized and selected. The details of the approved cost and the location are as follows:
- (c) & (d): The lIMs are envisaged to impart best quality management education in line with the needs of the growing economy and prepare students for positions of responsibility and for leadership  positions  in  new  and  emerging  business  environment  and  fill  up  the  gap  in  the demand and supply of quality management personnel.

| Name of the Institution   | Location of the Permanent Campus            |   Approved cost of construction of permanent campuses in Rs. Cr. |
|---------------------------|---------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|
| IIM Amritsar              | Village Nijjarpura, District-Amritsar.      |                                                           348.31 |
| IIM Bodh Gaya             | Magadh University Campus, Bodh Gaya.        |                                                           411.72 |
| IIM Nagpur                | Village Dahegaon, District Nagpur.          |                                                           379.68 |
| IIM Sambalpur             | Village Basantpur, District Sambalpur.      |                                                           401.94 |
| IIM Sirmaur               | Village Dhaulakuan, District Sirmaur.       |                                                           392.51 |
| IIM Vishakhapatnam        | Village Gambheeram, District Vishakhapatnam |                                                           445    |
| IIM Jammu                 | Village Jagti Nagrota, District Jammu.      |                                                           424.93 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2080 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Identification of Tourism Circuits
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: MANOJ RAJORIA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2080 ANSWERED ON 24.12.2018

## IDENTIFICATION OF TOURISM CIRCUITS

## 2080. DR. MANOJ RAJORIA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to popularize the  15  identified  circuits  to  people  of  the  country  and  from abroad  so  that  it  can  be  beneficial  for  the  economy  of  the country; and
- details  of  the  major  criteria  being  taken  to  identify  these  15

## ANSWER

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

- (a): The Ministry of Tourism promotes India as a holistic destination in the domestic and international markets. The Ministry, as part of its on-going activities, regularly releases print, electronic, online  and  outdoor  media  campaigns,  under  the  'Incredible  India' brand-line, to promote various tourism destinations and products of various States/Union Territories in the country with the objective of showcasing  their  tourism  potential  and  promoting  tourism  in  the country. The Ministry also organizes and extends support to tourism related events, produces brochures, leaflets, maps, films, CDs, etc. on various themes, destinations and niche tourism products which are also part of the 15 identified circuits.
- (b): As  per  scheme  guidelines  of  the  Swadesh  Darshan  Scheme, the sanctioning of projects under the scheme is based on following criteria:
- i. Potential  to  be  showcased  as  world  class  destination with diverse tourism experiences.
- (b) circuits?
- ii. Proximity to existing destinations with connectivity and other infrastructure.
- iii. Job  creation  and  livelihood  enhancement  in  the  region, while  conserving and  promoting  the  local  arts,  cultural, handicrafts, cuisine etc. at the destination.
- iv. Ability  to  attract  investment  in  private  sector/PPP  with specific provisions.
- v. Follow a comprehensive area development approach for ensuring all the facilities required by the tourists in the identified circuits.
- vi. Robust  Operation  and  Management  plan  (O&M)  as  per pre-agreed  service  standards  evaluated  periodically  by an independent agency.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2079 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2079 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.12.2018

## Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

## † 2079. DR. RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY:

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

(a) whether the teachers appointed under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) have not been given permanent status till date due to which neglected areas are being deprived of educational facilities;

(b) if so, whether the Government proposes to give such teachers permanent status or grant funds for the salary of such teachers to the State Governments to enable the States to appoint them on permanent posts;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. SATYA PAL SINGH)

(a) to (d): Education being in the Concurrent List of the Constitution, a majority of the schools are under  the  jurisdiction  of  respective  States  and  Union  Territories  (UT).  Hence,  the  recruitment, service conditions and redeployment of teachers are primarily in the domain of respective State Governments and UT Administrations. The Central Government has been consistently pursuing the  matter  of  expeditious  recruitment  and  redeployment  of  teachers  with  the  States  and  UTs  at various fora. Advisories on this issue have also been issued to States and UTs from time to time. As per Section 23 (3) of the RTE Act, 2009, the salary and allowances payable to, and the terms and conditions of services of, teachers shall be such as may be prescribed. Further, Rule 18(1) of the Model RTE Rules, 2009, states that the State Government or the local authority, as the case may be, shall notify terms and conditions of service and salary and allowances of teachers in order to create a professional and permanent cadre of teachers.

The Integrated  scheme  for  School  Education-  Samagra  Shiksha,  which  subsumes  the  erstwhile Centrally sponsored schemes of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) and Teacher Education (TE) has been launched from 2018-19. The scheme has provision  for  providing  assistance  to  the  State  and  UTs  for  additional  teachers  to  maintain appropriate Pupil-Teacher Ratio(PTR). The Central Government has also issued advisories to the States & UTs for redeployment of teachers to ensure that appropriate PTR is maintained as per norms in all the schools.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2076 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Proposals to build Statues like the Statue of Unity
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: SUNIL KUMAR SINGH, RAJESH KUMAR DIWAKAR, SANTOSH AHLAWAT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2076 ANSWERED ON 24.12.2018

## PROPOSALS TO BUILD STATUES LIKE THE STATUE OF UNITY

2076. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SINGH: SHRI RAJESH KUMAR DIWAKER: SHRIMATI SANTOSH AHLAWAT:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has received any proposal/proposals from other states to build statues like Statue of Unity in their respective States and if so, the details of the proposals along with the action taken by the Government thereon; and
- (b) whether the Government has received any complaint regarding the construction of unregistered tourist hotels and ashram, if so, details thereof along with the action taken by the Government thereon?

## ANSWER

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

(a): Ministry of Tourism has not received any proposal from State Governments to build statues like Statue of Unity in their respective States.

(b): Ministry  of  Tourism  classifies  operational  hotels  under  its voluntary scheme of classification of hotels under various star/Heritage  categories.  The  construction  of  hotels  is  primarily a private sector activity and complaints, if any, received in this regard are forwarded to concerned authorities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2075 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Trade with BRICS Nations
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: ASADUDDIN OWAISI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2075 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 th  DECEMBER,2018

## TRADE WITH BRICS NATIONS

## 2075. SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

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

- (a) whether the trade among BRICS nations is less than 5% of their total global trade;
- (b) if so, the details of India's trade with BRICS countries at present, country-wise;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  discussed  with  different  BRICS  nations  to  increase trade and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether rice  export  to China  and  green  channel  for  pharmaceutical  products  also came up for discussion with China;
- (e) if so, the outcome thereof; and
- (f) the extent to which the trade has been affected due to UK exit from BRICS nations ?

## ANSWER

okf.kT; ,oa m|ksx ea=ky; esa jkT; ea=h ¼Jh lh- vkj- pkS/kjh½

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

(a) to (e): No Madam, as per the UN COMTRADE data for 2017, the share of intra BRICS trade is more than 10% of the global trade of BRICS countries. The details  of  India's  trade  with  BRICS  countries  during  2017-18  is  at  Annex-I. Through  the  established  Institutional  mechanisms  such  as  Joint  Commission Meetings  (JCMs) and Joint  Trade Committee (JTCs) the Government takes up market  access  issues  for  enhancing  trade  with  countries,  including  BRICS countries.    Through  the  bilateral  Joint  Committee  Group  with  China  market access issues including export of Indian rice and pharmaceuticals were taken up.

- (f) The United Kingdom (UK) is not part of the BRICS group.

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Annex-I

India's trade with BRICS countries in 2017-18 (in US$ million)

| Country      | Export    | Import    | Total Trade   | Trade Balance   |
|--------------|-----------|-----------|---------------|-----------------|
| China        | 13,333.53 | 76,380.70 | 89,714.23     | -63,047.16      |
| Russia       | 2,113.39  | 8,573.46  | 10,686.85     | -6,460.08       |
| South Africa | 3,825.21  | 6,834.70  | 10,659.91     | -3,009.49       |
| Brazil       | 3,063.49  | 5,498.22  | 8,561.71      | -2,434.73       |
| BRICS Total  | 22,335.62 | 97,287.08 | 1,19,622.70   | -74,951.46      |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2074 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Protection from Smog to School going Children
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: KAUSHAL KISHORE

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2074 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 TH  DECEMBER, 2018

## Protection from Smog to School going Children

## 2074.  SHRI KAUSHAL KISHORE:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government intend to provide protection to the school going young children who have to go to schools in early hours when the pollution levels are at its peak especially in cities like NCT of Delhi which pose a potentially dangerous health hazard to these school going children; (b) if so, the details thereof; and

- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. SATYA PAL SINGH)

(a) to (c): The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009 provides for free and compulsory education for children of the age 6-14 years for classes I to VIII. Section 29 of the RTE Act, 2009 provides that the academic authority, specified by the appropriate Government, while formulating  the  curriculum  shall  take  into  consideration  the  all  round  development  of  the  child  and development of physical and mental abilities to the fullest extent. The norms and standards for schools under RTE Act, 2009 provides for 200 working days for class I to V and 220 working days for class VI to VIII in an academic year.

Further, education is in the Concurrent List and majority of the schools are under the purview of State/UT Government. The values with respect to curriculum as enshrined in the RTE Act implies that the  safety  and  overall  development  of  children  is  at  the  topmost  priority  and  it  is  primarily  for States/UTs  to  take  appropriate  action  while  taking  into  account  the  regional/local  issues  like  air pollution/adverse  weather  conditions  to  regulate  the  curriculum  in  schools  and  declare  holidays accordingly.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2073 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: RCEP Agreement
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: (ADV.) JOICE GEORGE

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2073 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 th  DECEMBER,2018

## RCEP AGREEMENT

## 2073. ADV. JOICE GEORGE:

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

- (a) whether the State Governments have raised several issues before the Government in relation to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the State Government of Kerala has requested the Union Government to revisit and revise the RCEP objectives' so that external competition from developed countries can be prevented;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether the Government has conducted or planning any discussions with the State Governments before signing the RCEP; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

okf.kT; ,oa m|ksx ea=ky; esa jkT; ea=h ¼Jh lh- vkj- pkS/kjh½

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

- (a)  to  (f):    The  Government  holds  regular  stakeholders'  consultations  with  industry, exporters, trade experts, concerned Ministries/ Departments and State Governments for taking inputs for formulating India's position in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) negotiations. The State Government of Kerala, which has also been consulted,  has  provided  specific  inputs  that  have  been  taken  into  account  in  the negotiations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2072 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Export of Vegetables
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: UDIT RAJ

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2072 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 th  DECEMBER,2018

## EXPORT OF VEGETABLES

## 2072. DR. UDIT RAJ:

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

- (a) whether it is true that even after 2 years of withdrawal of temporary ban on bitter and  snake  gourd,  brinjal  &    colocasia  leaf  from  January,  2017  from  European Commission,  export  of  the  said  vegetables  to  the  EU  from  India  has  not  been possible and Business potential is remaining untapped, despite their huge demand;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether it is also true that till 2014,  huge quantities of leafy vegetables and betel leaves  were  exported  but  export  of  these  to  the  EU  has  stopped  due  to  fear  of suspension of Import Export Code of exporter, though it was never banned and betel farmers especially tribal farmers of the Northeast are being deprived of better prices for their produce;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether APEDA used to give an incentive of 10% on Free on Board (FoB) price of agricultural products to the Agri-exporters under Transport Assistance & Insurance benefits Component ECGC; and
- (f) if so, the actions which have been taken to find out a way to resume all?

## ANSWER

okf.kT; ,oa m|ksx ea=ky; esa jkT; ea=h ¼Jh lh- vkj- pkS/kjh½

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

- (a  &  b)  EU  had  banned  the  export  of  four  vegetables  namely  Bittergourd,  Aubergine, Snakegourd  and  Colocassia  Leaves  during  2014.  The  ban  was  lifted  from  January 2017.  Fresh vegetables are being exported to EU.  However, data relating to export of four  vegetables,  which  were  banned  by  EU,  is  not  available  separately  as  these vegetables are exported in mixed consignments. Currently, there is no ban on these products by EU.
- (c & d) There is no restriction on export of leafy vegetables and betel leaves to EU and the exports  are  taking  place.  The  exporters  of  agricultural  products  including  leafy vegetables and betel leaves, have to meet quality and phytosanitary standards of the importing countries, EU in this case.
- (e  &  f)  12 th Plan  Export  Promotion  scheme  of  APEDA  had  a  component  of  Transport Assistance wherein assistance upto 10% of the FOB cost was provided to mitigate the high  freight  cost  of  transport  of  perishable  products,  to  certain  markets.  This component was discontinued with effect from 1 st October 2016.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2071 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Gender Neutral Hostels
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: KONDA VISHWESHWAR REDDY

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2071 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.12.2018

## Gender Neutral Hostels

## 2071.  SHRI KONDA VISHWESHWAR REDDY:

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

(a)  whether  the  Government  plans  to  establish  gender  neutral  hostels  in  Central Universities; and

- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (Dr. SATYA PAL SINGH)

(a) to (c): No such proposal is under consideration.

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