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Lok Sabha Question No. 2108 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Ph.D. Course in IIMs
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: SUKENDER REDDY GUTHA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2108 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.12.2018

## Ph.D. Course in IIMs

## 2108.  SHRI GUTHA SUKENDER REDDY:

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

- (a) whether the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) in the country have made a proposal to the Ministry to accord approval for running two year Ph.D. Courses in IIMs;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the response of the Government to such request; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

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

- (a) & (b): Yes, Madam. Some of the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have made a request to accord approval for running two year Ph.D courses in IIMs.
- (c) & (d): Government has decided that the minimum duration for Ph.D., in IIMs shall be three years.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2103 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Proposals from Public Representatives of Jharkhand
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†2103

## LOK SABHA ANSWERED ON 24.12.2018

## PROPOSALS FROM PUBLIC REPRESENTATIVES OF JHARKHAND

## †2103. SHRI RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has received any proposal from the representatives  of  the  people  to  declare  areas  surrounding Getalsud dam, Rukka dam, Hundru falls and Gautam Dhara in Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand as tourist destinations;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  details  of  the  action  taken  by  the  Government  in  this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Identification and development of tourist sites/destinations  in  the  country  is  primarily  the  responsibility  of State  Governments/Union  Territory  (UT)  Administrations.  However, Ministry  of  Tourism  provides  Central  Financial  Assistance  to  the State Governments/UT Administrations under the schemes of Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD  for development of tourism infrastructure.

The projects for development under the schemes are identified in consultation with the State Governments/UT 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. Based on above, Ministry of Tourism  has  sanctioned  the  project  for  Development  of  DalmaChandil-  Getalsud-  Betla  National  ParkMirchaiya-  Netarhat  in Jharkhand under Eco- Circuit theme for Rs.52.72 Crores in the year 2018-19.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2100 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Funds for Opening New Kendriya Vidyalayas
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: DEEPENDER SINGH HOODA

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2100 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.12.2018

## FUNDS FOR OPENING NEW KENDRIYA VIDYALAYAS 2100. SHRI DEEPENDER SINGH HOODA:

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

- (a) the  fund  allocation  for  the  Kendriya  Vidyalaya  Sangathan  for  opening  new Kendriya  Vidyalayas  (KVs)  in  the  country  during  the  last  five  financial  years including the current financial year 2018-19, year-wise;
- (b) the number of new KVs opened during the last five financial years including the current year;
- (c) the number of new KVs have been made operational during the last five years including current financial year in all the States including Haryana; and
- (d) the number of new KVs have been approved by the Government during the last five financial years including the current year in all the States including Haryana?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): The Government of India allocates funds to Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan under the  heads  Grants-in-Aid-Salaries,  Grant-in-Aid-General  and  Grants-in-Aid-Creation  of Capital Assets. No separate allocation is made for opening of new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs).  The  fund  allocation  to  the  Kendriya  Vidyalaya  Sangathan  during  the  last  five financial years (including the current financial year) is as under:-
- (b)  &  (c):  During  last  five  financial  years  (including  the  current  year),  109  Kendriya Vidyalayas  have  been  opened  and  made  functional  including  5  KVs  in  the  State  of Haryana.
- (d): During  last  five  financial  years  (including  the  current  year),  50  new  KVs  have been approved by the Government including 1 in the State of Haryana.

| Year    |   Fund Allocation (Rs. in crores) |
|---------|-----------------------------------|
| 2014-15 |                           3243.15 |
| 2015-16 |                           3278.47 |
| 2016-17 |                           3987.25 |
| 2017-18 |                           4997.25 |
| 2018-19 |                           4425    |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2098 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: High Level Panel for Global Trade Challenges
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: ELUMALAI VELLAIGOUNDER

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2098 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 th  DECEMBER,2018

## HIGH LEVEL PANEL FOR GLOBAL TRADE CHALLENGES

2098. SHRI V. ELUMALAI:

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

- (a) whether the Government has approved the constitution of a High Level Advisory Group to look into the opportunities and ways to address the ongoing challenges in the global trade scenario;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether this High Level Advisory Group would meet regularly over the next two months and make specific implementable recommendations in the light of the terms of reference, including each of the areas to facilitate the formulation of future trade policies; and
- (d) 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 ): Yes, Madam.

(b): A High Level Advisory Group (HLAG) under the chairmanship of Dr. Surjit S. Bhalla, Director  of  Oxus  Research  and  Investments  and  11  other  members viz. Mr.  Subramaniam Jaishankar, Former Foreign Secretary & President, Global Corporate Affairs, TATA Group; Mr.  Rajeev  Kher,  Former  Commerce  Secretary  and  Member,  Competition  Appellate Tribunal;    Mr.  Sanjeev  Sanyal,  Principal  Economic  Advisor,  Ministry  of  Finance;  Mr. AdilZainulbhai, Chairman, Quality Council of India; Dr.HarshaVardhana Singh, Former Dy. Director General WTO; Dr.Shekhar Shah, Director General, NCAER; Dr. Vijay Chauthaiwale, Foreign Policy Advisor; Dr.Pulok Ghosh,  IIM  Bangalore; Mr. Jayant Dasgupta;  Former  Ambassador  of  India  to  the  WTO;  Mr.  Rajiv  K  Luthra,  Founder  & Managing Partner, Luthra&Luthra; and Mr. Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII, has been constituted by the Government to  make recommendations on pursuing opportunities, addressing challenges and findings a way forward amidst emergent issues in the contemporary global trade scenario.

- (c) & (d): HLAG is meeting regularly and has held six meetingsso far.It is deliberating upon wide range of issues related to international trade and investment in light of the given Terms of Reference.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2094 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Setting up of Inter-Faith Studies
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: C. MAHENDRAN

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2094 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.12.2018

## Setting up of Inter-Faith Studies

2094. SHRI C. MAHENDRAN:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a)  whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  set  up  Inter-Faith  Studies  to  promote brotherhood and diversity; (b) if so, the details thereof with the location selected for the purpose; (c) whether the Government will engage experts and form committees to oversee and finalise concept of this institute; and (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): The Government has decided to commemorate the 550 th Birth Anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji by establishing inter-faith study centre in the Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar for comparative study of religions, interfaith dialogue, conflict resolution,  languages,  archives,  theology,  religious  music  etc.  besides  travels  & teachings  of  Sri  Guru  Nanak  Dev  Ji.  The  Committee  consisting  of  experts  of  high academic standing and repute has been constituted by the University to oversee and finalise the concept of the Centre.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2093 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: RCEP Meeting
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: SUDHEER GUPTA, ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN, VIJAY KUMAR S.R., T. RADHAKRISHNAN, S. RAJENDRAN, KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2093 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 th  DECEMBER,2018

## RCEP MEETING

2093.   SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

SHRI ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN:

SHRI S.R. VIJAYAKUMAR:

SHRI T. RADHAKRISHNAN:

SHRI S. RAJENDRAN:

KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH:

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

- (a) the  details  of  the  countries  which  are  member  of  Regional  Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP);
- (b) the details of aims and objectives of RCEP;
- (c) whether RCEP meeting was held in Singapore recently;
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  number  of  countries  participated  in  the meeting;
- (e) the details of the points/matters that were raised by India along with the outcome thereof; and
- (f) the details of the issues discussed and the number of negotiations held in the said meeting?

## 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 (b):  The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a proposed comprehensive Free  Trade Agreement  between ten ASEAN member states and their six Free Trade Agreement (FTA) partners namely India, Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand and Republic of Korea with an objective to achieve a modern, comprehensive, high-quality and mutually beneficial economic partnership agreement.

(c) to (f):    Yes  Madam, the 2 nd RCEP Leaders' Summit was held on 14 November, 2018 in Singapore, which was preceded by the Trade Ministers' meeting and a meeting at the experts level. The Leaders of all 16 participating countries acknowledged the substantial progress made in the negotiations and reiterated their commitment to expedite RCEP negotiations. India underlined the importance of achieving balanced outcomes across key pillars of market access, namely Goods, Services and Investment, keeping in view the sensitivities and aspirations of member countries in RCEP.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2092 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Promotion of Mahakumbh
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: MAHEISH GIRRI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2092 ANSWERED ON 24.12.2018

## PROMOTION OF MAHAKUMBH

2092. SHRI MAHEISH GIRRI:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any special initiatives to promote the Mahakumbh in the foreign countries which is to be held in Prayag Raj; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) and (b): Promotion and development of tourism is primarily the responsibility of State Governments/Union Territories. However, the  Ministry  of  Tourism  under  its  Global  Media  Campaign  2018-19 has  undertaken  an  ongoing  promotional  campaign  for  Kumbh  on leading International and Indian Diaspora television Channels overseas, in addition to social and digital media.

Ministry has produced a TV commercial on Kumbh in collaboration with BBC to target the international audience and is being currently aired.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2091 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Central University Kashmir
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Farooq Abdullah

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.2091 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.12.2018

## Central University of Kashmir

## 2091.  Dr. FAROOQ ABDULLAH:

- Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a)  whether  the  work  on  Central  University  Kashmir  at  Tullmula  has  been  stopped  in  the designated/identified site with the result the campus is non-functional at Ganderbal and the Authorities are paying rent in crores to the rented buildings at Srignagr; (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c):  The  construction  work  on  Central  University  of  Kashmir  at  Tullmula  was stopped  but  it  has  now  been  resumed  at  the  identified  site.  Seven  departments  of  the University are functional at Ganderbal District.  Boys hostel and one girls hostel have also been  made  functional  at  Ganderbal.  University  was paying a  total  monthly  rent  of  Rs. 58,40,609/-  as  rent  for  the  hired  buildings  at  Srinagar  and  in  view  of  the  shifting  of  the University from Srinagar to Ganderbal, the monthly rent has come down to Rs. 32,90,300/only.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 2089 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Industrial Corridor in Punjab
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: RAVNEET SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

## DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY & PROMOTION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2089. TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE 24 TH  DECEMBER, 2018.

## INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR IN PUNJAB

## 2089.  SHRI RAVNEET SINGH:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state:

## वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री

- (a) whether the Government has considered constructing an industrial corridor in Punjab, particularly near the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor so as to facilitate trade between India and Pakistan;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the  Government  has  consulted  the  Government  of  Pakistan  or  the State Government of Punjab in this regard and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज् य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज् यमंत्री (श्री सी.आर. चौधरी) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI C.R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a) to (c): Amritsar  Kolkata  Industrial  Corridor  (AKIC)  Project  planned  by  the Government  of  India  covers  seven  States  including  Punjab.    In consultation with State Government, RajpuraPatiala has been identified as an Integrated Manufacturing Cluster (IMC) for development in the State of Punjab.   No other Industrial Corridor is planned in Punjab.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2088 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Exemptions for Social Security Schemes
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: GOWDAR MALLIKARJUNAPPA SIDDESHWARA

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2087 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Strengthening of MSMEs
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: CHHOTELAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2087 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 24.12.2018

## STRENGTHENING OF MSMEs

## 2087.     SHRI CHHOTE LAL:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Government had announced some measures to strengthen the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the last Budget;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the extent to which these measures have actually been proved to be beneficial to the MSME sector; and
- (d) whether these measures have provided employment opportunities and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH)

- (a): Yes, Madam.
- (b): In the last Budget, several initiatives aimed at development of the Micro, Small and  Medium Enterprises  (MSMEs)  sector  were  announced  and  these  include  credit support, capital and interest subsidy; reduced Corporate tax to companies; employment  generation;  incentivizing  employment  of  more  women  in  the  formal sector; improving financing of MSMEs' capital requirement etc.
- (c) & (d): These budget initiatives benefitted Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises  in  terms  of  access  to  finance,  technology,  market  etc.  and  creation  of conducive overall ecosystem for MSMEs. Schemes of the Ministry of MSME such as Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), Scheme for promotion of Khadi and Village Industries and Credit Guarantee Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) have paved the way for generation of employment opportunities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2085 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Software for Tea Auction System
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: VASANTHI M.

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2085 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 th  DECEMBER,2018

## SOFTWARE FOR TEA AUCTION SYSTEM

## 2085. SHRIMATI VASANTHI M.:

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

- (a) whether  the  Tea  Board  has  asked  the  Industry  to  devise  its  own  software  for reforming the present auction system for tea and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Tea  Board  would  not  interfere  in  the  process  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (c) whether the Tea Industry has been advised to go for product differentiation and rise in productivity to improve the industry's sustainability; and
- (d) 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): No, Madam.
- (b): Does not arise.
- (c) & (d): The Tea Board has been advocating and encouraging product diversification and  rise  in  productivity.    Under  the  'Tea  Development  and  Promotion  Scheme',  the  Tea Board is providing financial assistance for developmental activities like replanting, rejuvenation and irrigation for increasing productivity and sustainability.  Assistance is also extended for field mechanization, collectivization of small growers into self-help groups and farmer producer organizations, organic and quality certifications, value addition machinery etc. for ensuring the long term sustainability of the industry.   For product diversification, the producers are encouraged by extending financial assistance for manufacturing orthodox and green teas.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2084 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Boosting Tea Quality
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: K. GOPAL

2084. DR. K. GOPAL:

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

- (a) whether  the  Tea  Research  Association  (TRA)  is  planning  to  harness  front  line technologies based on artificial intelligence, chatbots and sensor based machinery to boost tea quality while equipping the age-old industry to face the ravages of climate change;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the TRA has tied up with two start ups that will show the way forward in these initiatives; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2084 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 th  DECEMBER,2018

## BOOSTING TEA QUALITY

## 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 (d): Yes,  Madam.    Tea  Research  Association  (TRA)  in  collaboration  with  Agnext Technologies  Pvt.  Ltd.  and  Alekos  Technologies  India  Pvt.  Ltd.  is  planning  to  use  new technologies such as artificial intelligence, chatbots and sensors to enhance tea quality and mitigate climate change related issues.

TRA has tied up with Agnext Technologies Pvt. Ltd. for the work on leaf counting machine and sprayer machine through use of artificial intelligence and chatbots.  Further, it has tied up with Alekos Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. for developing a digital platform for tea estates aimed at addressing soil moisture, planning irrigation and fertilizer application.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2083 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: NMC Programme
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: POONAM  MAHAJAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2083 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 24.12.2018

## NMC PROGRAMME

## 2083.     SHRIMATI POONAM MAHAJAN:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a)      whether  the  National  Manufacturing  Competitiveness  Programme  (NMCP)  is being  implemented in the country including Maharashtra; and
- (b) if  so,  the  details thereof including the current actual expenditure incurred and achievements  in all six components  of  NMCP  during  the  last  five years in Maharashtra?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH)

(a)&(b):      Yes,  Madam.  The  Ministry  of  Micro,  Small  &  Medium  Enterprises (MSME) implemented National Manufacturing Competitiveness Programme (NMCP) till 31.03.2018 with the following components:

- (i) Lean Manufacturing Competitiveness Scheme (Lean),
- (ii) Design Clinic Scheme (Design),
- (iii) Financial Support to MSMEs in ZED Certification Scheme (ZED),
- (iv) Support  for  Entrepreneurial  and  Managerial  Development  of  SMEs  through Incubators,
- (v) Building Awareness on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR),
- (vi) Digital MSME Scheme.

During  last  five  years  including  current  financial  year  an  expenditure  of Rs.  12.60  crore  has  been  made  on  implementation  of  the  above  programme  in  the State of Maharashtra.

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