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Lok Sabha Question No. 2242 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Merging of Central Labour Laws
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: MAUSAM NOOR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2242 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.12.2018

## MERGING OF CENTRAL LABOUR LAWS

## 2242. SHRIMATI MAUSAM NOOR:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  undertaken  an  initiative  to  merge about 40odd central labour laws into four codes towards designing a unified structure with a view to improve ease of doing business while upholding workers rights;
- (b) if so, the details and the status thereof;
- (c) whether there are reports of the trade unions opposing the same;
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (e) whether it is a fact that the proposed revised labour code does not cover  over  85  per  cent  of  the  country's  labour  market  who  are employed either in small companies deploying 10 or less workers, or in the informal sector; and
- (f)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  details  of  measures undertaken to address the lacunae issue?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to  (f): The Second National Commission on Labour has recommended  that  the  existing  Labour  Laws  should  be  broadly grouped into four or five Labour Codes on functional basis. Accordingly,  the  Ministry  has  taken  steps  for  drafting  four  Labour Codes on Wages; Industrial Relations; Social Security and Welfare; and Contd..2/-

Occupation  Safety,  Health  and  Working  Conditions  respectively,  by simplifying, amalgamating and rationalizing the relevant provisions of the  existing  Central  Labour  Laws.  Out  of  these,  the  Labour  Code  on Wages  was  introduced  in  Lok  Sabha  on  10.08.2017.  The  rest  of  the Codes  are  at  pre-legislative  stage.  The  proposed  codification  will make  the  existing  labour  laws  in  sync  with  the  emerging  economic scenario; reduce the complexity by providing uniform definitions and reduction in multiple authorities under various Acts and bring transparency and accountability in enforcement of labour laws. This in turn  would  lead  to  ease  of  compliance,  catalyzing  the  setting  up  of manufacturing units, enhancing employment opportunities as well as its  formalization  along  with  ensuring  safety,  social  security  and welfare of workers.

The  process  of  Legislative  reforms  on  Labour  includes consultation with stakeholders including Central Trade Unions, Employers' Association and State Governments in the form of tripartite consultation.  Besides,  the  draft  Labour  Codes  were  also  placed  on website  of the Ministry,  seeking  comments/suggestions  from  all stakeholders  including general public. The  draft legislations are finalised after considering comments/suggestions received from various stakeholders.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2241 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Budgetary Allocation for Kondareddy Buruju
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: RENUKA BUTTA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2241 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.12.2018

## BUDGETARY ALLOCATION FOR KONDAREDDY BURUJU

## 2241. SHRIMATI  BUTTA RENUKA:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Kondareddy Buruju in Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh is a heritage site and protected monument under the purview of ASI and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the  total  amount  of  budgetary  allocation  made  and  the  funds  utilised  for maintenance of the said monument during the last three years;
- (c) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  for  developing  the  said  monument  as a major tourist spot and providing basic amenities there; and
- (d) the  total  amount  of  budgetary  allocation  made  and  the  funds  utilised  for  the protected monuments in the state of Andhra Pradesh during the last three years; year-wise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CULTURE AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a) Yes,  Madam.  Gateways  and  Bastions  of  Old  Fort  at  Kurnool  are  Centrally protected monument including Bastion No.1 Beach Ghantaki Buruzu which is also popularly known as Kondareddy Buruju.
- (b) The expenditure incurred for conservation, preservation and maintenance of Kondareddy Buruju in Kurnool during the last three years is as under:

Rupees in lakhs

2015-16 5.10

2016-17 4.34

2017-18 20.73

- (c) The  monument  is  conserved  thoroughly  to  bring  it  into  a  maintainable condition. Drinking water facility, garden benches, beautification using plants, pathways  for  easy  approach,  safety  railing,  CC  TV  cameras  for  security, information boards are provided.
- (d) The expenditure incurred for conservation, preservation and maintenance of centrally protected monuments/sites in Andhra Pradesh during the last three years is as under:

Rupees in lakhs

2015-16

481.53

2016-17

524.61

2017-18 684.98
Lok Sabha Question No. 2239 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: VC of Manipur University
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: THOKCHOM MEINYA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2239 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.12.2018

## VC of Manipur University

## 2239. DR. THOKCHOM MEINYA:

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

- (a) whether the Manipur University is now functioning without a Vice Chancellor;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) the time by which a regular Vice Chancellor shall be appointed;
- (d) whether the University is now running by a retired bureaucrat; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## (Dr. SATYA PAL SINGH)

(a) to (e): The Hon'ble High Court of Manipur vide its Order dated 11.10.2018 in Public Interest Litigation (PIL) No. 49 of 2018, has appointed Shri Jarnail Singh, IAS Retd., and former Chief Secretary of Manipur as an Administrator for discharging the functions of the Vice Chancellor of Manipur University as provided under the Manipur University Act, 2005 and such other relevant Statutes and his primary duty and responsibility is to bring normalcy in Manipur University.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2238 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Issue of Reforming WTO
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVNTHI)

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2238

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 th  DECEMBER,2018

## ISSUE OF REFORMING WTO

2238. SHRI MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVANTHI) :

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

- (a) whether the issue of reforming the World Trade Organisation (WTO) was discussed in the G-20 Summit held in Buenos Aires and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the complex issues between the developed and the developing countries on the subject of agricultural subsidy, e-trade and e-commerce were discussed and any solution was found and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the details of concerns expressed by India and the reaction of the member countries in the meeting with regard to trade and subsidy in agricultural products?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): Yes  Madam.  The  G-20  Leaders  discussed  the  issue  of  reforming  the World Trade Organisation (WTO) with the Leader's Declaration referring to the  need  for  supporting  the  necessary  reform  of  the  WTO  to  improve  its functioning.
- (b) & (c): The G-20 Trade Ministers discussed the current international trade developments, trade and investment aspects of agro-food global value chains (GVCs)  and  trade  and  investment  aspects  of  the  new  industrial  revolution. India emphasized the need for urgently resolving differences amongst countries amicably and reiterated its sincere commitment to the rules-based multilateral trading system including its core principles of special & differential treatment, consensus building, transparency, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2237 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Gram Sabhas in Fifth Schedule Areas
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: JAGDAMBIKA PAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## (MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS) LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2237 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.12.2018

## GRAM SABHAS IN FIFTH SCHEDULE AREAS

## 2237.   SHRI JAGDAMBIKA PAL:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the steps taken by the Government to strengthen and empower Gram Sabhas in Fifth Schedule Areas regarding alienation and acquisition of tribal land under its jurisdiction;
- (b) whether the Union  Government  proposal  to give directions or recommendations  to  State Governments to empower Gram Sabhas in Fifth Schedule areas to approve or disapprove alienation or acquisition of tribal land under their jurisdiction, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) the number of States in which Gram Sabhas in Fifth Schedule areas have the power to approve or disapprove alienation or acquisition of tribal land under its jurisdiction and the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government believes that Gram Sabhas in Fifth Schedule areas should have the power to approve or disapprove alienation or acquisition of tribal land under their jurisdiction and if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI SUDARSHAN BHAGAT)

(a): As per provision under section 4(m) (iii) of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act 1996, (PESA), while endowing Panchayats in the Scheduled Area with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as institutions of self-government, a State Legislature shall ensure that the Panchayats at appropriate level and the Gram Sabha are endowed specifically with power to prevent alienation of land in the Scheduled Areas and to take appropriate action to restore any unlawfully alienated land of a Scheduled Tribe. There is no provision in PESA Act for making rules. However, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharastra, Himachal Pradesh and Telangana States have framed their State PESA Rules under their respective State Panchayati Raj Acts.

(b): All States having Fifth Schedule areas are empowered under PESA Act to ensure that the Panchayats at the appropriate level and the Gram Sabha are endowed specifically with power to prevent alienation of land in the Scheduled Areas and to take appropriate action to restore any unlawfully alienated land of a Scheduled Tribe.

(c): Under PESA Act, all States having Fifth Scheduled Areas have the power to approve or disapprove alienation or acquisition of tribal land in PESA areas.

(d):  The  power  to  Gram  Sabhas  in  Fifth  Schedule  areas  for  approving  or  disapproving  alienation  or acquisition of tribal land under their jurisdiction is a measure to help tribals to protect their land.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2236 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Unrest in NLU
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: DHARAM VIRA GANDHI

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No.2236 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.12.2018

## Unrest in NLU

2236. SHRI DHARAM VIRA: Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government is aware of the on-going unrest in the National Law Universities (NLU) regarding a proposal of nationalisation of the same and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government proposes to take any action regarding the nationalisation of the NLUs for better functioning of these institutes; (c) if so, the details thereof; and (d) 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 (d): The National Law Universities (NLUs) are State Universities incorporated by an

Act  of  the  State  Legislature  and  are  under  the  administrative  control  of  the  respective State Governments. At present, there is no proposal for change of status of NLUs under consideration in the Ministry of Human Resource Development.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2235 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Imposition of Tariff on Indian Imports
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2235 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 th  DECEMBER,2018

## IMPOSITION OF TARIFF ON INDIAN IMPORTS

## 2235. DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE:

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

- (a) whether the United States of America (USA) has imposed tariff on Indian imports into the USA and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the response of India to the USA imposition of tariff on Indian goods;
- (c) the impact of US imposition of tariff on India's trade and economy along with the response of India thereto; and
- (d) whether such imposition of tariff violates WTO and other agreements and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Every Country including the United States (US) and India impose import tariffs at the bound  rate  or  below  as  per  schedule  of  concessions  notified  to  World  Trade Organisation (WTO). However, in March 2018, the UShas imposed additional duties beyond their commitment to WTO through a global tariff of 25% and 10%on certain steel  and  aluminium  products,  respectively,  under  Section  232  of  the  US  Trade Expansion Act of 1962. The additional duties are applicable to Indian exports to US, as well.
- (b) Since  these  additional  duties  levied  by  the  US  are  potentially  WTO  noncompliant, India had challenged the same before the Dispute Settlement Body of WTO.
- (c) Based  on  the  export  value  in  the  calendar  year  2017  (Source:  United  Nations COMTRADE - WITS  data),  duty  likely  to  be  collected  by  the  US  Government  is estimated to be USD 241 million. India also imposed additional duties on US imports to that  extent  however, the  notification  is yet  to  be  brought  into  effect.  Though  the steel exports to US have declined partially due to additional dutiesand Countervailing Duties the exports of aluminium have increased in the current year.
- (d) The additional duties levied by the US are potentially WTO noncompliant and several countries including India  have challenged imposition before the Dispute Settlement Body of WTO.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 2234 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Gandhian Chairs
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: E. T. MOHAMMED BASHEER

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2234 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.12.2018

## Gandhian Chairs

## 2234. SHRI E.T. MOHAMMED BASHEER:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  activate  the  non-operational  Gandhian Chairs/Institutes in the Universities;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken by the Government in this regard; 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) : In  order  to  enrich  the  academic  resources  of  the  University  system,  the University Grants Commission (UGC) has formulated a scheme for establishment of Chairs in Universities in the name of Nobel Laureates, illustrious persons and persons of eminence in the areas of their outstanding contributions. Mahatma Gandhi Chair is one  of  the  Chairs  approved  by  the  UGC  in  the  subjects/areas  of  peace  and  nonviolence; freedom movement and National integration.

Further,  to  promote  the  study  and  research  on  Gandhian  Philosophy,  several steps have been initiated. As informed by the University Grants Commission (UGC), 139 Gandhian Study Centres are active in various Universities and Colleges and three Central Universities have Departments on Gandhian Studies.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2233 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Preservation of Konark Temple
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: NAGENDRA KUMAR PRADHAN, RAJESH KUMAR DIWAKAR, SUNIL KUMAR SINGH, SANTOSH AHLAWAT

## Preservation of Konark Temple

2233.    SHRI NAGENDRA KUMAR PRADHAN: SHRI RAJESH KUMAR DIWAKER: SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SINGH: SHRIMATI SANTOSH AHLAWAT:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Konark Temple (Black Pagoda) in Oidsha is at stake and if so, the details thereof during the last three years and the current year so far;
- (b) the funds allocated and expenditure incurred by ASI on the maintenance of Konark Temple;
- (c) the steps taken by the Government for the upkeep of Konark Temple; and
- (d) whether the  Government  has  received any complaint/complaints of irregularities by the Archaeological Survey of India during restoration of Konark Temple and if so, the details thereof along with the action taken by the Government against the quality?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CULTURE AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE.

## (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a) No Madam. The Sun Temple, Konark is a protected monument of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for which the essential conservation work is attended by the ASI regularly. However, for easy access to different locations of the Temple and to execute chemical conservation work the tubular scaffolding has been erected at the Jagmohana of the Temple.
- (b) The  details  of  funds  allocated  and  expenditure  incurred  for  conservation,  preservation  and environmental development of Sun Temple Konark are as under:-

## (Amount Rs. in Lakhs)

|   Sl. No | Year    |   Allocation |   Expenditure |
|----------|---------|--------------|---------------|
|        1 | 2015-16 |       357.59 |        352.82 |
|        2 | 2016-17 |       140.87 |        140.57 |
|        3 | 2017-18 |       203.26 |        145.52 |
|        4 | 2018-19 |       181.26 |        178.93 |

- (c) The  essential  conservation  and  maintenance  work  of  the  Temple  is  attended  continuously  by procurement of necessary materials and engagement of requisite manpower. Proper arrangements for security and visitors' amenities have also been made.
- (d) There are no such complaints of irregularities. However, a section of print media has expressed apprehensions about restoration through  plain stone  work. It has been clarified that  as per the study conducted by CBRI Roorkee, the temple is quite stable, the restoration work is attended as per the conservation policy of the ASI and International Charters.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2231 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Recognition to Private Universities
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: MANSHANKAR NINAMA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2231 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.12.2018

## Recognition to Private Universities

## †2231. SHRI MANSHANKAR NINAMA:

Will	the	Minister	of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be	pleased	to	state : (a)	the	State-wise	details	of	private	universities	granted	recognition	during	the	last	five years; (b)	 whether	 chancellor,	 vice-chancellor	 of	 these	 universities	 are	 appointed	 by	 the Government; (c)	 if	 so,	 the	 steps	 taken	 by	 the	 Government	 to	 improve	 the	 declining	 level	 of	 higher education	of	private	universities; (d)	whether	any	action	has	been	taken	by	the	Government	against	most	of	the	private universities	for	setting	up	of	distant	education	centres;	and (e)	if	so,	the	details	thereof?

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

(a):	 Private	 Universities	 are	 established	 by	 the	 Act	 of	 State	 Legislatures	 concerned. State-wise	 &	 year-wise	 details	 of	 all	 Private	 Universities	 are	 available	 on	 University Grants	Commission	(UGC)	website	www.ugc.ac.in. (b)	&	(c):	Private	Universities	are	governed	and	regulated	as	per	their	respective	State Acts.	 As	 such,	 Chancellors	 and	 Vice-Chancellors	are	appointed	as	per	the	provision	of the	respective	Act. (d)	 &	 (e):	 No,	 Madam.	 However,	 two	 Private	 Universities	 namely	 Sikkim	 Manipal University,	 Gangtok,	 Sikkim	 and	 MATS	 University,	 Raipur,	 Chhattisgarh	 have	 been visited	by	the	UGC	Expert	Committee	to	ensure	the	compliance	of	provisions	stipulated in	UGC	(Open	and	Distance	Learning)	Regulations,	2017.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2230 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Statue of Mother Teresa
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: (SMT.) RATNA DE(NAG)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2230 ANSWERED ON 24.12.2018

## STATUE OF MOTHER TERESA

2230. DR. RATNA DE (NAG):

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to establish statue of  Mother  Teresa  in  West  Bengal  to  promote  tourism  in  the State;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the  plan  outlay,  timeframe  and  nodal  agencies  regarding  the aforementioned proposal?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): No, Madam.
- (b): Does not arise.

(c): Ministry  of  Tourism  does  not  have  any  scheme  under  which such proposals could be considered.

(d): Does not arise.

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