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Lok Sabha Question No. 421 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-24
Subject: GST Evasion
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Raksha Nikhil Khadse

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

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## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 421 TO BE ANSWERED ON, 24 TH  JUNE, 2019/ ASHAD 3,1941(Saka) GST EVASION

## 421. SHRIMATI RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether the Government proposes to integrate a FasTag bank mechanism with e-way bill and Logistic Data Services to track movement  of goods and check GST evasion;
- (b) If so, the details thereof;
- (c) Whether the Government has formed a consultation committee to integrate this; and
- (d) If so the details of the committee constituted in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF FINANCE

## (SHRIMATI NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

(a) & (b) Yes, the Government is contemplating integration of E-Way Bill mechanism of GST with FASTag system of National Highway Authority of India (NHAI). The aspect of Logistic Databank integration with FASTag System is being examined. .

(c) & (d) Yes, a Committee of Officers  comprising of officers from Central Government, State Governments,  GSTN (Goods and Services Tax Network), NIC (National  Informatics  Centre), GST  Council,  to  examine  the  issue  of  use  of  RFID  data  for  strengthening  of  E-Way  Bill mechanism under GST, was formed by GST Council. The representatives of NHAI and NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India) were also co-opted in the committee. The Committee of Officers has submitted its report to the GST Council, recommending integration of FASTag system  with  E-Way  Bill  mechanism.  The  recommendations  of  the  Committee  are  under consideration   by GST Council.

Further,  with  regard  to  integration  of  FASTag  with  LDB,  a  committee  comprising  of Central Board and Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), NHAI & its associates, NPCI, GSTN, NIC, Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (DMICDC) & its associates was  formed  to  examine  the  feasibility  of  the  same.  The  committee  has  submitted  its  report, which is being examined.
Lok Sabha Question No. 420 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-24
Subject: NCERT Books
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Mohanbhai Kalyanji Kundariya

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 420 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.06.2019

## NCERT Books

## 420. SHRI MOHANBHAI KALYANJI KUNDARIYA:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  made  it  mandatory  for  all  CBSE  schools  in  the country to use NCERT books;
- (b) if so, the details and the objectives thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has made arrangements for online orders of NCERT books;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the modalities fixed therefor; and
- (e) the  steps  taken/to  be  taken  by  the  Government  to  ensure  easy  availability  of NCERT books in the remote areas of the country?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK')

(a) and (b): The Central Board of Secondary Education has informed that the affiliation byelaws of CBSE stipulates that the School may prescribe NCERT text books in the classes and subjects in which these have been published by the NCERT. It has been also highlighted that extreme care should be taken in the selection of books of private publishers so that there is no objectionable content that hurts the feeling of any class, community, gender or any religious group in society.

(c) and (d): Yes  Sir,  the  detailed  information  can  be  accessed  on  the  web  portal  of NCERT (https://ncertbooks.ncert.gov.in).

- (e): The following steps have been taken by NCERT:-
-  NCERT  has  empanelled  895  vendors  across  the  country  for  distribution  of NCERT books
-  For timely printing of books, NCERT has empanelled 140 printers.
-  NCERT books are also being distributed  through  its  sales  counters  located    at NCERT  headquarter,  New  Delhi,  regional  centres  at  Ahmedabad,  Bangalore, Kolkata and Guwahati, also from the sales counters located at its RIE's at Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysore and NERIE (Shillong).
-  NCERT books are also being supplied through online postal services at the door steps of the customers
-  All  NCERT  books  are  made  available  on  its  website  www.ncert.nic.in  for  free download across the country.
-  NCERT books are also available on e-pathshala mobile app.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 419 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-24
Subject: Identification of Heritage Sites for Development and Upgradation
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Naranbhai Bhikhabhai Kachhadiya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.419 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.06.2019

## IDENTIFICATION OF HERITAGE SITES FOR DEVELOPMENT AND UPGRADATION

## 419. SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of heritage sites identified by the Government for overall development from tourism point of view and the substantial amount of work which has been undertaken so far, State/UT-wise;
- (b) whether  the  Government  plans  to  revive  all the identified heritage sites  and also take up further upgradation of all such sites and if so, the details thereof including the action taken/proposed to be taken in this regard;  and
- (c) whether the Government had identified any of the heritage sites from Gujarat, 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,  conservation  and maintenance of  3691 monuments, archaeological sites and remains declared as of national importance in the country which is a continuous process, where essential work  is  executed  as  per  the  requirements  of  different  sites  and  availability  of resources and over all they are in good state of preservation. Further,  besides  conservation  and  maintenance  of    monuments,  archaeological sites  and  remains,  providing  basic  facilities/amenities  (e.g.  drinking  water,  toilet blocks, facilities for physically challenged, pathways, cultural notice boards/signage, vehicle parking, cloak rooms, etc.) to the tourists visiting centrally protected monuments/sites are regular activities which the Archaeological Survey of India undertakes, as per needs and resources.  Improvement and upgradation of these public amenities is a continuous process.
- (b)&(c) There are no such plan for revival of protected monuments as conservation work on  them  is  executed  as  per  archaeological  norms  and  principle  where  main requirement is maintaining its originality, authenticity and integrity.  There are 215 [including  12  in  Daman  &  Diu  (UT)]  number  of  protected  monuments/sites  of Archaeological  Survey  of  India  in  Gujarat.  The  essential  conservation  work  and tourist amenities of these monuments are also attended.
Lok Sabha Question No. 413 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-24
Subject: Endangered Tribal Languages
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Umesh G. Jadhav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS)

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 413

TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.06.2019

## ENDANGERED TRIBAL LANGUAGES

413. DR. UMESH G. JADHAV:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government has identified the endangered Tribal languages of India;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether the Government is planning to promote the use of these tribal languages; and
- (d)  if so, the details thereof?

## MINISTER TRIBAL AFFAIRS

(SHRI ARJUN MUNDA)

(a) to (d): Ministry  of  Tribal  Affairs  (MoTA)envisages  to  identify  and  enlist  endangered tribal languages across the country in consultation with the State Governments / Union Territories (UTs) with a view to preserve and promote the same. Presently, MoTA extends support to State Governments / UTs for development of bilingual Primers under the Scheme 'Support to Tribal Research Institutes'for enhancement of learning achievement level amongst the Scheduled Tribe Students.  So  far  82  language  primers  have  been  developed  by  various  State  Governments  as detailed below:

| State          | Primers Details   | Language/tribe covered                                                     |
|----------------|-------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Tripura        | 14 Primers        | Kokborak, halam, Mog, Garo, Kuki, Mizo                                     |
| Odisha         | 5 Primers         | Juang, Kisan, Koya, Oram, Saora                                            |
| Maharashtra    | 11 Primers        | Gondi, Halbi, Kokni, Kolami, Korku, Madiya, Mavchi, Pardhi, Pawari, Thakri |
| Madhya Pradesh | 15 Primers        | Halbi, Kudhukh, Bhili, Gondi, Korku,                                       |
| Kerala         | 6 Primers         | Kattunaikan, Paniyan                                                       |
| Chhattisgarh   | 5 Primers         | Kukudu, Praja, Halbi, Bharia                                               |
| Jharkhand      | 5 Primers         | Kukudu, Khadia, Khorat                                                     |
| Telangana      | 5 Primers         | Gondi, Koya, Kolami, Kondh, Banjara                                        |
| West Bengal    | 16 Primers        | Olchiki, Kuduk                                                             |

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## ANSWER
Lok Sabha Question No. 408 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-24
Subject: Policy for Enrollment of Students in Central Universities
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Ajay (Teni) Misra

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 408 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.06.2019

## Policy for Enrollment of Students in Central Universities

## †408. SHRI AJAY MISRA TENI:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a)  whether  any  clean  policy  has  been  formulated  or  proposed  to  be  formulated  to  amend  the enrollment process keeping in view the rising mental pressure among students due to enrollment of students on the basis of merit in Central Universities located in different parts of the country; (b) if so, the details thereof, along with the session during which it is likely to be implemented, University-wise; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (c):    No  such  decision  has  been  taken  so  far.  However,  University  Grants  Commission (UGC)  vide  its  letter  dated  09th  March,  2018  issued  instructions  to  create  the  Students Counselling Centre and guidelines to all Universities that all the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)  should  mandatorily  put  in  place  a  'Students  Counselling  System'  for  the  effective redressal of problems and challenges faced by students. It should be a unique, interactive and target-oriented  system,  involving  students,  teachers  and  parents  to  address  common  student concerns ranging from anxiety, stress, fear of change and failure to homesickness and a slew of other  academic  worries.  It  should  bridge  formal  as  well  as  communicative  gaps  between  the students  and  the  institution  at  large.  Teacher  counsellors,  trained  to  act  as  the  guardians  of students  at  the  college  level,  should  remain  in  close  touch  with  the  students  allotted  to  them throughout the year, cater to their emotional and intellectual needs and guide them to move up in their  career  at  regular  interval  of  time.  Teacher  counsellors  can  coordinate  with  wardens  of hostels and exchange pre-emptive or corrective action.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 407 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-24
Subject: Social Security to Women and Other Workers
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Prataprao  Jadhav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 407 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.06.2019

## SOCIAL SECURITY TO WOMEN AND OTHER WORKERS

†407. SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV:

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

(a)whether the Government has taken or proposes to take steps to provide daily wages, provident fund, ESI and other social security to women and other  workers  engaged  as  daily  wage  workers  under  Mahila  Evam  Bal Vikas Sewa Yojana and the National Health Mission;

(b)if so, the details thereof; and

(c)if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): In order to provide social security benefits to the workers in the unorganised sector, the Government has enacted the Unorganised Workers' Social Security Act, 2008. This Act stipulates formulation of suitable welfare schemes for unorganised workers on matters relating to: (i) life and disability cover, (ii) health and maternity benefits, (iii) old age protection and (iv) any other  benefit  as  may  be  determined  by  the  Central  Government.  Life  and disability cover is provided through Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)  and  Pradhan  Mantri  Suraksha  Bima  Yojana  (PMSBY)  to  the unorganised  workers  depending  upon  their  eligibility.  Government  of  India and State Governments pay the annual premium in equal share without any burden on the beneficiary. The health and maternity benefits are addressed through  Ayushman  Bharat  scheme.  For  old  age  protection  in  the  form  of monthly pension, Government of India has recently launched Pradhan Mantri Shram  Yogi  Maandhan  (PM-SYM).  Under  the  scheme,  minimum  assured monthly pension of  Rs.  3000/-  will  be  provided  to  the  unorganised  workers after attaining the age of 60 years. This scheme is based on the 50:50 basis where  50%  monthly  contribution  is  payable  by  the  beneficiary  and  equal matching contribution by the Central Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 406 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-24
Subject: Working Conditions of Domestic Workers
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Giridhari Yadav, Rama Devi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 406 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.06.2019

## WORKING CONDITIONS OF DOMESTIC WORKERS

†406. SHRI GIRIDHARI YADAV: SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI:

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

- (a)whether  there  are no  codified rules of service condition for domestic  workers  to  regulate  working  conditions  of  domestic workers;
- (b)if so, the reasons therefor;
- (c)the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (d)whether domestic workers are being exploited because of absence of  such  service  conditions  and  regulations  and  if  so,  the  details
- thereof; and
- (e)the remedial measures taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a) to (c): The central Government has not enacted any separate law to  protect  the  interest  of  domestic  workers.  However  the  central Government  has  enacted  the  Unorganized  Workers'  Social  Security Act,  2008  for  providing  social  security  to  all  unorganized  workers including  domestic  workers.  The  Act  provides  formulation  of  social security  schemes  viz.  life  and  disability  cover,  health  and  maternity benefits  &  old  age  protection  by  the  central  Government.  The  state Government  are  mandated  under  the  Unorganized  Workers'  Social Security  Act,  2008  to  formulate  suitable  welfare   schemes         for

unorganized  sector  workers  including  domestic  workers  relating  to provident fund, employment injury benefits housing, education schemes for children, skill up gradation of workers, financial assistance & old age homes.

- (d) & (e): A  draft  National  Policy  on  domestic  workers  is  under consideration of the Central Government. The salient features of the draft policy are as under:-
- i. Inclusion of Domestic Workers  in the existing legislations
- ii. Domestic workers will have the right to register as workers. Such registration  will  facilitate  their  access  to  rights  &  benefits accruing to them as workers.
- iii.
- Right to form their own associations , trade unions
- iv. Right to have  minimum  wages,  access  to  social security, protection from abuse, harassment, violence
- v.
- vi.
- vii.
- Right to enhance their professional skills
- Protection of Domestic Workers  from abuse and exploitation
- Domestic Workers to have access to courts, tribunals, etc.
- Establishment  of  a  mechanism  for  regulation  of  concerned

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- viii. placement agencies
Lok Sabha Question No. 404 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-24
Subject: Teaching through Native Language
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: H. Vasanthakumar, T.N. Prathapan

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 404 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.06.2019

Teaching through Native Language

## 404. SHRI H. VASANTHAKUMAR: SHRI T.N. PRATHAPAN:

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

- (a) whether the committee headed by Dr. K. Kasturirangan has submitted its report on Draft New Education Policy, 2019 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether an alternative version of NEP-2019 without the mandatory Hindi clause is likely to be made and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the action taken by the Government to allay the fears of non-Hindi speaking States and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether the Government is ready to make three language formula more flexible to avoid any sort of compulsions and if so, the details thereof;
- (e)  the  action  taken  by  the  Government  to  promote  learning  through  native  languages  in schools along with language learning in the foundation classes as more fun and interactive; and
- (f)  whether  the  Government  has  noticed  that  such  impositions  of  monolithic  culture  or language is likely to harm our pluralistic culture and legacy and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK')

- (a) & (b) : The Committee for the Draft National Education Policy under the Chairmanship of Dr. K. Kasturirangan has submitted the Draft National Education Policy 2019 (Draft NEP - 2019) to the Ministry on 31 st May 2019. There is no alternative version of NEP - 2019. Draft NEP 2019 is accessible at https://mhrd.gov.in/sites/upload\_files/mhrd/files/Draft\_NEP\_2019\_EN\_Revised.pdf and also at innovate.mygov.in platform at https://innovate.mygov.in/list-nep/.
- (c)  to  (f)  Of  the  many  recommendations  made  in  the  draft,  one  proposal  is  to  focus  on education in the local language/mother tongue; multilingualism and the power of language.

The  Government  is  committed  for  equal  development  and  promotion  of  all  Indian languages.  There  will  be  no  imposition  of  any  language  in  educational  institutions,  nor discrimination against any language. Further, the various sub-sections of Section 4.5 outline the importance of learning more languages for enhancing the cognitive abilities of children, bilingual  approach  for  those  whose  language  is  different  from  the  primary  medium  of instruction, exposure to three or more languages in schools and standardising sign language. Further, the draft proposes for flexibility within the same regarding the choice of languages.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 403 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-24
Subject: Number of Hostels
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Kirit Premjibhai Solanki

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.403 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.06.2019

## Number of Hostels

403. DR. (PROF.) KIRIT PREMJIBHAI SOLANKI:

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken any steps to increase the number of hostels in different  universities  across  the  country  and,  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  if  not,  the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether the Government has issued guidelines regarding the fees structure of hostels and Paying guests in university campuses in order to prevent exploitation of students, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c)  whether  there  has  been  any  circular  issued  on  prevention  of  sexual  harassment  in college hostels for girls, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): The Government has been continuously working towards improving the infrastructure in the Central Educational Institutions. The number of hostels in the Central Universities  has  increased  from  474  in  2015-16  to  559  in  2018-19,  thus  marking  an increase of 17.93%.
- (b): The University Grants Commission (UGC) has informed that the Central Universities, being autonomous bodies governed by their respective Acts, Statutes and Ordinances  are  competent  to  take  decision  for  prescribing  the  fee  structure  of  hostels with the approval of their respective statutory bodies.
- (c): The  UGC  has  notified  UGC  (Prevention,  prohibition  and  redressal  of  sexual harassment  of  women  employees  and  students  in  higher  educational  institutions) Regulations,  2015  on  2 nd May,  2016  for  prevention  of  sexual  harassment  in  campus including college hostels. Universities are mandated to follow this regulation.

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