opensansad/lok-sabha-qa huggingface dataset:
Lok Sabha Question No. 150 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-14
Subject: Extension of Dekho Apna Desh Scheme
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Anil Firojiya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†150 ANSWERED ON 14.09.2020

## EXTENSION OF DEKHO APNA DESH SCHEME

## †150. SHRI ANIL FIROJIYA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has launched the scheme called 'Dekho Apna Desh' to visit 15 tourist places in the country to promote tourism and the persons who can avail this facility along with the manner in which this facility can be availed;
- (b) whether the period of the said scheme is likely to be extended as the people  are  not  able  to  take  the  benefit  of  this  scheme  due  to  the corona pandemic;
- (c)
- if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the details of places included under the scheme along with the Statewise details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): The  Ministry  of  Tourism  has      launched  the Dekho  Apna  Desh (DAD)  initiative  in January  2020  with  the  objective  of  creating  awareness among  the  citizens  about  the  rich  heritage  and  culture  of  the  country, encouraging  citizens  to  travel  widely  within  the  country  and enhancing tourist footfalls   leading to development of local economy and creation of jobs  at  the local  level.  This  initiative  is  in  line  with the  15 th   August,  2019 address  of  the  Honourable  Prime  Minister  asking  every  citizen  to  visit  at least 15 destinations by the year 2022 to promote domestic tourism.

Under this initiative  Ministry  is  organizing  a  series  of  webinars  under the overall theme  of  DAD, showcasing  the  diverse culture, heritage, destinations  and  tourism  products  of  the  country.  As  on date  52  webinars covering  different  States/Union  Territories  have  been  organized  as  part of the initiative.

To  create  mass  awareness,  the  Ministry  has  also launched  an  online DAD pledge and Quiz on the MyGov.in platform. The online pledge and Quiz are open to all for participation.

DAD initiative is being promoted extensively on social media accounts and website of the Ministry and by Domestic India Tourism offices.

********
Lok Sabha Question No. 147 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-14
Subject: Final year examinations in Colleges, Universities
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Sunil Kumar Pintu

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 147 TO BE ANSWERED ON 14.09.2020

## Final year examinations in Colleges, Universities

## 147. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR PINTU:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state: the time and manner in which the final year examinations in colleges, universities and other educational institutions across the country which are pending due to lock down are likely to be conducted?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF EDUCATION (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK')

The  University  Grants  Commission  (UGC)  has  issued  guidelines  dated  29.04.2020 and revised guidelines dated 06.07.2020 on Examinations and Academic Calendar for the Universities in view of COVID-19 Pandemic. These guidelines are available on the website of the UGC. According to the revised guidelines dated 06.07.2020, the Universities are required to complete the examinations by the end of September, 2020 in offline (pen & paper)/ online/ blended  (online  +  offline)  mode  following  the  prescribed  protocols/  guidelines  related  to COVID-19  pandemic.  The  Ministry  has  also  issued  a  detailed  SOP  vide  OM  dated 06.07.2020 for conduct of examination , with precautions to be observed in view of COVID-19 pandemic.

Further, UGC revised guidelines and Ministry's OM dated 06.07.2020 were challenged before the Hon'ble Supreme Court. Hon'ble Supreme Court in its Judgment dated 28.08.2020 has disposed of the batch of cases and ordered that if any State/Union Territory in exercise of  its  jurisdiction  under  Disaster  Management Act, 2005 has taken a decision that it is not possible  to  conduct  the  final  year/terminal  semester  examination  by  30.09.2020,  such State/Union  Territory  has  the  liberty  to  make  an  application  to  the  UGC  for  extending deadline of 30.09.2020 for that State/Union Territory. The same shall be considered by UGC and rescheduled date communicated to such State/Union Territory, at the earliest.

******
Lok Sabha Question No. 146 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-14
Subject: New Education Polic
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Pinaki Misra

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 146 TO BE ANSWERED ON 14.09.2020

## New Education Policy

## 146. SHRI PINAKI MISRA:

Will the Minister of  EDUCATION be pleased to state:

(a)  the  estimated  additional  investment  required  to  implement  the  various  schemes  under  the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Centre and State-wise;

(b) the details of planned central assistance to States to implement the NEP, including to Odisha;

(c) the details of the likely impact implementation of NEP is going to have on existing funding to  States  under  the  Samagra  Shiksha,  Mid-Day  Meal  and  the  Rashtriya  Uchchatar  Shiksha Abhiyan schemes; and

(d) whether the funding to States will be adjusted according to performance under the NEP, and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF EDUCATION (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK')

(a): As per the National Education Policy 2020, implementation of the Policy requires multiple initiatives  and  actions,  which  will  have  to  be  taken  by  multiple  bodies  in  a  synchronized  and systematic manner. The Policy unequivocally endorses and envisions a substantial increase in public investment in education by both the Central government and all State Governments. The Centre and the States will work together to increase the public investment in Education sector to reach 6% of GDP at the earliest.

(b)  and  (c):  Since  education  is  a  concurrent  subject,  it  will  need  careful  planning,  joint monitoring,  and  collaborative  implementation  between  the  Centre  and  States.  Also,  timely infusion of requisite resources - human, infrastructural, and financial - at the Central and State levels will be crucial for the satisfactory execution of the Policy.

(d):  NEP 2020 has  recommended that a mechanism of performance-based funding to States / HEIs may be devised.

*******
Lok Sabha Question No. 139 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-14
Subject: Skill Development in School Education
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Rakesh Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 139 TO BE ANSWERED ON 14.09.2020

## SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN SCHOOL EDUCATION

## †139. SHRI RAKESH SINGH:

## Will  the  Minister  of  SKILL  DEVELOPMENT  AND  ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  Skill  Development  needs  to  be  included  in  the  curriculum  in  the country to make the schools education employment oriented;
- (b) whether there is no lack of infrastructure and the instructors for the purpose in the Government schools of the country;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has taken measures to overcome these shortcoming; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SHRI R. K. SINGH)

- (a) The National education Policy 2020 envisages that the school curricula and pedagogy will aim for holistic development of learners by equipping  them with the key  21 st   century  skills  and  reduction  in  curricular  content  to  enhance  essential learning and critical thinking.  The policy emphasises  integration between vocational and academic streams  in all schools and higher education Institutions in a phased manner.    As  per  the  policy  ,  vocational  education  will  start  in  school  from  the  6 th grade and will include internship.
- (b) to (e) The Ministry of Education has been implementing the SamagraShiksha Scheme  which  supports  States  for  strengthening  Government  schools  and  for creation and augmentation of infrastructure facilities based on the gap determined by Unified  District  Information  System  for  Education  (UDISE)  and  proposals  received from the respective State / UT. MSDE is also  focussing on using its infrastructure for skill training in schools.

*****
Lok Sabha Question No. 137 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-14
Subject: Promotion of Tribal Culture
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Jayant Sinha, Sudheer Gupta, Lallu Singh, Shrirang Appa Barne, Bidyut Baran Mahato, Gajanan Chandrakant Kirtikar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.137 TO BE ANSWERED ON 14.09.2020

## PROMOTION OF TRIBAL CULTURE

## 137..SHRI JAYANT SINHA:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state: -

- (a) whether there are any centers for tribal and related studies in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the details of the schemes, programs, and provisions to support the building and development of such centers;
- (c) the  steps  being  taken  by  the  Government  to  conserve  and  promote  tribal culture, archives, and artifacts; and
- (d) the details of key initiatives being run by the Ministry in Jharkhand, especially in Hazaribagh and Ramgarh Districts?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SMT. RENUKA SINGH SARUTA)

- (a) to (c) : Yes  Sir,  Ministry  of  Tribal  Affairs  is  administrating  the  schemes  of 'Support of Tribal Research Institute' and Tribal Festival, Research, Information and Mass Education' under which various activities like research studies/publication of books/documentation  including  audio  visual  documentaries  to  fill the gap  of research  studies  on  tribal  issues  and  Promotion  of  rich  tribal  cultural  heritage  as well as capacity building of tribal persons/institutions associated with tribal affairs, dissemination of information and creation of awareness are undertaken and identify and recognize institutes/organizations as Centre of Excellence (CoE) to undertake various research studies/publication of books/documentation including audio visual documentaries to fill the gap in research studies on tribal issues.
- (d) Government  has  approved  State  Government's  proposal  for  setting  up  a Tribal Freedom Fighters' Museum at Ranchi.78 EMRS have also been sanctioned for  Jharkhand.To  improve  the  return  on  the  efforts  of  the  tribal  beneficiaries  in gathering Minor Forest Produce 39 Van Dhan Vikas Kendra (VDVK) have also been sanctioned for Jharkhand of which 2 are in Hazaribagh and 1 in Ramgarh Districts.

*****
Lok Sabha Question No. 136 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-14
Subject: Per Child Expenditure on Education
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Maneka Sanjay Gandhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 136 TO BE ANSWERED ON 14.09.2020

## Per Child Expenditure on Education

## 136. SHRIMATI MANEKA SANJAY GANDHI:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is planning to formulate standardized framework for calculation of per child expenditure for uniformity and transparency?

- (b)  if  so,  the  details  of  the  current  framework  followed  by  States  to  calculate  per  child expenditure;
- (c)  whether  the  Government is  planning  to  create  a  mandate  for  States  to  revise  the  per  child expenditure on a continuous basis; and

(d) if so, the details of States where revisions have taken place in the per child expenditure since 2014-15?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF EDUCATION (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK')

(a) to (d): The Right to Education (RTE) Act under section 12 (2) provides for reimbursement of expenditure  to  schools  providing  free  and  compulsory  elementary  education  as  specified  in clause (c) of sub-section (l) of section 12. The schools are reimbursed expenditure incurred by them to the extent of per-child-expenditure incurred by the State, or the actual amount charged from the child; whichever is less, in such manner as may be prescribed.

Education is a subject in the concurrent list of the Constitution and majority of the schools in the country are under the administrative control of the State Governments and UT Administrations. Hence,  State/UT  governments  are  given  flexibility  to  devise  their  per  child  cost.  As  per  the information provided by the States, 12 States/UTs have revised their per child cost since 201415. Central Government in various meetings like State Education Secretaries conference, Joint Review Missions (JRM), Project Approval Board (PAB) Meetings, has been advising/guiding State/ UT Governments on implementation of the Section 12(1)(c) of the RTE Act 2009.

****
Lok Sabha Question No. 134 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-14
Subject: 2G Ethanol Plants
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Sunil Baburao Mendhe

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 134 TO BE ANSWERED ON 14 th  September, 2020

## 2G Ethanol Plants

134. SHRI SUNIL BABURAO MENDHE:

isVªksfy;e vkSj izkd`frd xSl ea=h

Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government has approved to set up new 2G ethanol plants using paddy straw especially in the State of Maharashtra and if so, the details and the status of the projects thereof; and
- (b)  the number of companies that have applied till date to set up these plants along with such plants that have been granted clearances till date, State/UTwise?

## ANSWER

isVªksfy;e vkSj izkd`frd xSl ea=h ¼Jh /kesZUnz iz/kku½

## MINISTER OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

- (a)   to  (b):  Government  has  allowed  procurement  of  ethanol  produced  from other  non  feed  stock  besides  molasses  like  cellulosic  and  lignocellulosic material including petrochemical route. In furtherance of this decision, companies  are  setting  up  2G  ethanol  plants  based  on  various  feed  stocks including paddy straw in the country. The 2G ethanol plants under construction with paddy  straw  as feed-stock are at Panipat (Haryana) by Indian Oil Corporation  Limited  (IOCL),  at  Bathinda  (Punjab)  by  Hindustan  Petroleum Corporation  Limited  (HPCL)  and  at  Bargarh  (Odisha)  by  Bharat  Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL).

****
Lok Sabha Question No. 133 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-14
Subject: Skill Development Centres in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Andimuthu Raja

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 133 TO BE ANSWERED ON 14.09.2020

## SKILL DEVELOPMENT CENTRES IN TAMIL NADU

## 133. SHRI A. RAJA:

## Will  the  Minister  of  SKILL  DEVELOPMENT  AND  ENTREPRENEURSHIP  be pleased to state :

- (a) whether the Government has proposed to setup any separate skill development training  for  unemployed  youths  who  recently  returned  from  foreign  countries  due  to lockdown especially in Tamil Nadu; (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; (c) the details of total number of the trained skilled persons who have been already recruited  in  public/  private  sector  in  Tamil  Nadu  during  the  last  three  years  and  the current year so far, District Wise; and
- (d) the details of the names of the trusts/ agencies engaged in the implementation of the aforesaid schemes in Tamil Nadu?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SHRI R. K. SINGH)

(a) and (b) There  is  no  separate  skill  development  training  for  unemployed  youths who recently returned from foreign countries due to lockdown. However, they can enroll under various existing schemes for the skill development. Under SWADES Government of India is facilitating skill mapping of interested overseas returning citizens to facilitate access to employment opportunities.

- (c) Under Skill India Mission, Ministry is implementing Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 2016-20 to impart Short Term Training (STT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) on pan-India basis including State of Tamil Nadu covering all districts.

In  the  State  of  Tamil  Nadu,  under  PMKVY  (2016-20),  as  on  17.03.2020,  2.25 lakh and 1.79 lakh candidates have been trained and certified, respectively, under Short Term Training (STT) courses. Out of these certified  candidates, 1.15 lakh  candidates have  been  provided  with  placement.  Also,  2.51  lakh  candidates  have  been  oriented under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) component of the scheme.

- (d) In the State of Tamil Nadu, PMKVY (2016-20) is being implemented by National Skill Development Corporation and State Skill Development Mission through empanelled training providers.
- ****
Lok Sabha Question No. 132 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-14
Subject: Kendriya Vidyalaya in Gopalganj
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Alok Kumar Suman

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 132 TO BE ANSWERED ON 14.9.2020

## KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA IN GOPALGANJ

## 132 DR. ALOK KUMAR SUMAN:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is fact that large number of Kendriya Vidalayas are functioning without their  own  building,  causing  lots  of  problem  to  the  students  in  Bihar  including District Gopalganj;
- (b)      if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the measures taken/ to be taken by the Government to solve the problem ; and
- (d) the  measures  taken/  to  be  taken  by  the  Government  to  provide  building  for Kendriya Vidalaya in District Gopalganj of Bihar?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF EDUCATION (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK')

(a) & (b) : Yes, Sir.    17  Kendriya  Vidyalayas  (KVs)  in  Bihar  namely  Bela,  Harnaut, Jhajha,  Lakhisarai,  Buxar,  Motihari,  Siwan,  Banka,  Chhapra,  AFS  (Purnia),  CRPF (Jhaphan),  Gopalganj,  Hajipur,  Darbhanga,  Baruni,  Aurangabad  and  Maharajganj  are running in temporary buildings.

- (c ) & (d) : Construction  of  permanent  buildings  for  KVs  in  a  continuous  process which depends upon various factors such as identification of suitable land, completion of lease  formalities  in  favour  of  Kendriya  Vidyalaya  Sangathan  (KVS)  by  the  sponsoring authorities,  submission  of  drawings/estimates  by  the  construction  agency,  as  well  as availability  of  funds  etc.    At  3  locations  where  land  has  been  transferred  in  favour  of KVS,  the  construction  work  has  already  commenced.    In  the  remaining  14  locations, including Gopalganj, the matter is regularly followed up with the concerned sponsoring authorities.  Despite persistent follow up through video conferences and through various communications sent to the State Government as well as the District Administration of Gopalganj  and  the  remaining  locations,  the  requisite  extent  of  land  has  not  been transferred in favour of KVS.

*****
Lok Sabha Question No. 129 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-14
Subject: Language Education
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Karti P. Chidambaram

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.129 ANSWERED ON 14.09.2020

## Language Education

## 129. SHRI KARTI P. CHIDAMBARAM:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:-

- (a) the  number  of  recognized  schools  in  the  country  offering  language  education  options besides Hindi, English, and the official State language(s), the details thereof, State-wise;
- (b) the  list  of  languages  to  be  defined  as  Indian  languages,  as  per  the  National  Education Policy 2020; and
- (c) the details of the criteria according to which languages are determined to be 'Indian' in the NEP 2020?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF EDUCATION (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK')

(a) Education is a subject in the Concurrent List of the Constitution of India and the majority of schools are under the jurisdiction of the State Governments, it is for the respective State  Government  to  decide  the  languages  to  be  taught  in  their  schools.The  requisite  data  is neither collected nor maintained centrally.

(b) & (c) National Education Policy (NEP),2020 addresses language holistically taking into consideration  all  the  Indian  languagesrecognisedin  the  Eighth  Schedule  of  the  Constitution  of India, namely, Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam,  Manipuri,  Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santhali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urduandalso  other  languages  spoken  by  any  group  in  the  country.  One  of  the  principles  of  the NEP, 2020 is 'promoting multilingualism and the power of language' in teaching and learning. The Central and State Governments are to encourage all regional languages around the country, and, in particular, all the languages mentioned in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India.

****
Lok Sabha Question No. 128 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-14
Subject: Merging School Boards
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Dibyendu Adhikari, Kani K. Navas

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 128 TO BE ANSWERED ON 14.09.2020 Merging School Boards

## 128. SHRI DIBYENDU ADHIKARI:

## Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  National  Education  Policy  2020  intends  to  bring  back  2  crore children into the school system, who are currently not in schools;

- (b) if so, the realistic overview and the detail thereof;

(c) whether it also a fact that in order to deliver the NEP 2020 curriculum effectively, there is a requirement of well trained teachers and also to understand the pedagogical needs therefor; and (d) if so, the possibilities to merge all school boards into single entity therein to achieve the goals of the policy and suggestions from the State Governments and other institutionals thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF EDUCATION (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK')

(a)  &  (b):  National  Education  Policy  (NEP),  2020,  emphasizes  to  bring  back  Out  of  School Children  to  schools.  It  envisages  to  achieve  100%  Gross  Enrolment  Ratio  from  pre-school  to secondary  level  by  2030  and  aims  to  ensure  universal  access  and  afford  opportunity  to  all children of the country to obtain quality holistic education including vocational education.

(c): NEP 2020 stresses upon holistic development of learners and it recommends in all stages to adopt  experiential  learning,  including  hands-on  learning,  arts-integrated  and  sports-integrated education,  story-telling-based  pedagogy,  among  others,  as  standard  pedagogy  within  each subject,  and  with  explorations  of  relations  among  different  subjects.  The  Policy  lays  focus  on enhancement  of  quality  of  teacher  education,  recruitment  and  deployment  of  well-qualified teachers and their continuous professional development. It further recommends development of National Professional Standard for Teachers (NPST) which will include the role that a teacher is expected to play at different levels of expertise/stage and the competencies required for that stage as also standards of performance appraisal.

(d):  NEP  does  not  recommend  merging  of  School  Boards,  as  Education  is  a  subject  in  the Concurrent List of the Constitution.

****