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Lok Sabha Question No. 3613 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-15
Subject: Cross Border Transaction Data
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Gajanan Chandrakant Kirtikar, Bidyut Baran Mahato, Sudheer Gupta, Sanjay Sadashivrao Mandlik

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-3613

ANSWERED ON MONDAY, JULY 15, 2019 / ASHADHA 24, 1941 (SAKA)

## CROSS BORDER TRANSACTION DATA

## 3613: SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR: SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO: SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA: SHRI SANJAY SADASHIV RAO MANDLIK:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- a) whether the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said/clarified that for cross border transaction data consisting of a foreign component, a copy of the domestic component may also be stored abroad, if required and if so, the details along with the aims and objectives thereof;
- b) whether the RBI clarification will change the data localisation norms and if so, the details thereof;
- c) whether the RBI has asked payment system operators to store data released payment in India for transaction  details  and  information  pertaining  to  payment  and  settlement  and  if  so,  the  details thereof; and
- d) the extent to which these regulations are likely to affect companies?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (FINANCE) (SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR)

(a)    to  (d):  The  Reserve  Bank  of  India  (RBI)  issued  a  directive  vide  circular  DPSS.CO.OD.No 2785 / 06.08.005/2017-18,  dated  April  06,  2018  on  'Storage  of  Payment  System  Data',    advising  all  system providers to ensure that the entire data relating to payment systems operated by them is stored in a system only in India, within a period of six months. It further provided that for the foreign leg of the transaction, if any, the data can also be stored in the foreign country, if required.   RBI, vide FAQs issued on June 26, 2019  have  clarified  that  for  cross  border  transaction  data,  consisting  of  a  foreign  component  and  a domestic component, a copy of the domestic component may also be stored abroad, if required.  In case the processing is done abroad, the data should be deleted from systems abroad and brought back to India not later than 24 hours from payment processing or 1 business day, whichever is earlier. However, there is  no  change  in  the  data  localization  norms  issued  by  RBI  on  April  06,  2018  on  'Storage  of  Payment System Data'.

The directions are applicable to all authorised / approved payment system providers, banks operating in India and also in respect of transactions through system participants, service providers, intermediaries, payment gateways, third party vendors and other entities in the payments ecosystem, who are retained or engaged  by  the  authorised  /  approved  entities  for  providing  payment  services.  The  responsibility  to ensure compliance with the provisions of these directions would be on the authorised / approved PSOs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3611 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-15
Subject: Oil Depots
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Arjunlal Meena, Ramcharan Bohra

3611 .

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3611 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15 TH      JULY, 2019

## Oil Depots

SHRI ARJUN LAL MEENA: SHRI RAMCHARAN BOHRA : पैट्रोल ियम और प्राक ृ तिक गैस मंत्री

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

- (a) the number of depots of various oil companies operating in Rajasthan;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to increase the said number;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government  has  formulated any action plan or framework to increase this  number in future?

## A N S W E R

पैट्रोल ियम और प्राक ृ तिक गैस मंत्री )श्री धमेंद्र प्रधान)

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

- (a) Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) namely, Indian Oil  Corporation  Limited  (IOCL),  Bharat  Petroleum  Corporation Limited  (BPCL)  and  Hindustan  Petroleum  Corporation  Limited (HPCL)  have  informed  that  there  are  12  Depots/Terminals (IOCL- 4, BPCL-4 and HPCL-4), in the State of Rajasthan.
- (b) to (d)  A new marketing terminal at Pachpadra, Barmer for evacuation of  HRRL  (HPCL  Rajasthan  Refinery  Limited)  products  is  part of the upcoming Refinery at Barmer.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3610 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-15
Subject: Special Tax and Tariff Exemptions to Multinational Players
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Anurag Sharma, Rebati Tripura, Santosh Kumar, Vijay Kumar Dubey

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3610

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, JULY 15, 2019 ASHADHA 24, 1941 (SAKA)

## SPECIAL TAX AND TARIFF EXEMPTIONS TO MULTINATIONAL PLAYERS

3610. SHRI ANURAG SHARMA: SHRI REBATI TRIPURA: SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR: SHRI VIJAY KUMAR DUBEY:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has any proposal to provide special tax and tariff exemptions to the  multinational  players  of  IT  sector  which  are  willing  to  invest  on  a  large  scale  in  the country;

(b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof,  State-wise  including  Bihar,  Uttar  Pradesh  and  Bundelkhand region;

(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and

(d) the details of mechanism being set up and monitor the said proposal?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR)

(a) to (d) In the Budget, 2019 presented before the Parliament on 5 th July, 2019 vide Para 111  of  the  Budget  Speech,  it  was  proposed  that,  in  order  to  boost  economic  growth  and Make in India, the Government will launch a scheme to invite global companies through a transparent  competitive  bidding  to  set  up  mega-manufacturing  plants  in  sunrise  and advanced technology areas such as Semi-conductor Fabrication (FAB), Solar Photo Voltaic cells,  Lithium  storage  batteries,  Solar  electric  charging  infrastructure,  Computer  Servers, Laptops, etc. and provide them investment linked income tax exemptions under section 35 AD of the Income Tax Act, and other indirect tax benefits.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3605 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-15
Subject: New Tourism Policy
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Prataprao Govindrao  Patil Chikhalikar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†3605 ANSWERED ON 15.07.2019

## NEW TOURISM POLICY

## †3605. SHRI PRATAPRAO PATIL CHIKHLIKAR:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has prepared a new tourism policy to promote tourism in the country;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the State-wise details of funds allocated while promoting the tourism policy in the country during the last three years; and
- (d)
- if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b) : A new draft National Tourism Policy has been formulated incorporating suggestions received from stakeholders, State Governments and Union Territory Administrations, eminent personalities in the field of tourism and general public.

Some of the salient features of the new draft National Tourism Policy include:

-  Focus of the Policy on employment generation and community participation in tourism development.
-  Stress on development of tourism in a sustainable and responsible manner.
-  An  all-encompassing  Policy  involving  linkages  with  various Ministries, Departments, States/Union Territories and Stakeholders.
-  The  Policy  enshrines  the  vision  of  developing  and  positioning India as a 'MUST EXPERIENCE' and 'Transformational' Destination for global travellers, whilst encouraging Indians to explore their own country.
-  Development and promotion of varied tourism products including the rich Culture and Heritage of the country, as well as  niche  products  such  as  Medical  &  Wellness,  Meetings, Incentives,  Conferences  and  Exhibitions  (MICE),  Adventure, Wildlife, etc.
-  Development of core infrastructure (airways, railways, roadways, waterways, etc.) as well as Tourism Infrastructure.
-  Developing quality human resources in the tourism and hospitality sectors across the spectrum of vocational to professional skills development and opportunity creation.
-  Creating an enabling environment for investment in tourism and tourism-related infrastructure.
-  Emphasis on technology enabled development in tourism.
-  Focus on domestic tourism as a major driver of tourism growth.
-  Focus on promotions in established source markets and potential markets, which are contributing significantly to global tourist traffic, with targeted and country specific campaigns.
-  Emphasis on Tourism as the fulcrum of multi-sectoral activities and dovetailing of activities of the Ministry with important/flagship schemes of the Government of India.

(c) & (d): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3604 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-15
Subject: Regular Vice Chancellor
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Ranjan Singh Rajkumar

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3604 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.07.2019

## Regular Vice Chancellor

## 3604. DR. RAJKUMAR RANJAN SINGH:

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

- (a) whether  the  Manipur  Central  University  is  still  functioning  without  a  regular  Vice Chancellor;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any enquiry is pendingagainst any former V.C. of the saidUniversity; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): 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  ShriJarnail  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.

(c)& (d): The  Committee  constituted  to  enquire  into  the  allegations  made  against  the Prof. Adya Prasad Pandey, Vice Chancellor, Manipur University has submitted its report to the Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3603 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-15
Subject: Vacant Posts in Delhi University
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Maneka Sanjay Gandhi

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3603 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.07.2019

## Vacant Posts in Delhi University

3603. SHRIMATI MANEKA SANJAY GANDHI: Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a) the number of vacant posts in Delhi University including those of Professors, Assistant Professors and Associate Professors;

(b) whether any measures are being taken to clear the pending appointment in Delhi University and if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the time by which the said appointments are cleared by the Government?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank')

- (a) to  (c):  University  of  Delhi  has  informed  that  165  posts  of  Professors,  428  posts  of Associate  Professors  and  263  posts  of  Assistants  Professors  are  vacant  and  the  University  is making efforts for filling up the vacant faculty positions in a time bound manner. The University has since advertised 263 posts of Assistant Professors on 02.07.2019.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3601 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-15
Subject: Publicity of Ular Temple
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Ram Kripal Yadav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†3601 ANSWERED ON 15.07.2019

## PUBLICITY OF ULAR TEMPLE

## †3601. SHRI RAM KRIPAL YADAV:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to develop remote villages and small as well as medium cities as tourist places;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  develop  the  ancient places  in  Bihta,  Paliganj,  Dulhin  Bazaar,  Masaurhi,  Bikram, Maner,  Naubatpur  and  Dhanarua  towns  of  Biharas  tourist spots; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government for publicity of famous Ular Temple and Bharatpura Library in Paliganj?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Identification and development of tourism destinations is primarily  the  responsibility  of  State  Governments/Union  Territory Administrations. However,  Ministry  of  Tourism  under  Swadesh Darshan Scheme is developing tourism infrastructure in the identified circuits, across the country. Remote villages and small/medium cities are covered under this scheme.

The  projects  under  the  above  schemes  are  identified  for development  in  consultation  with  the  State  Governments/Union Territory 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.  No project  has  been  received  from  Government  of  Bihar  for  the development  of  Bihta,  Paliganj,  Dulhin  Bazaar,  Masaurhi,  Bikram, Maner, Naubatpur and Dhanarua towns.

(d): The Ministry of Tourism promotes India as a holistic destination  under  the  Incredible  India  brand-line.  The  Ministry  of Tourism, as part of its on-going activities, releases print, electronic, online  and  outdoor  media  campaigns  in  the  international  and domestic  markets  to  promote  various  tourism  destinations  and products of the country including that in Bihar. Promotions are also undertaken through the Social Media accounts and website of the Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3600 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-15
Subject: Teaching/Non-Teaching Vacancies
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Keshari Devi Patel

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3600 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.07.2019

## Teaching/Non-Teaching Vacancies

†3600. SHRIMATI KESHARI DEVI PATEL:

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

- (a) whether a large number of posts of teachers and non-teaching staff are lying vacant in Central University, Prayagraj due to which teaching work is badly affected in the University;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to fill the said vacant posts in a time bound manner as per reservation provisions;
- (c) if so, the details thereof along with the time by which the said posts are likely to be filled; and
- (d)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  implement  the  teacher-student  ratio  fixed  by  the University Grants Commission (UGC), if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL  'NISHANK')

(a) to (c): The number of vacant teaching and non-teaching posts in the University of Allahabad, a  Central  University  in  Prayagraj,  is  550  and  519  respectively.  The  University  has  already advertised  all  the  vacant  teaching  posts  and  32  non-teaching  posts.    The  University  Grants Commission  (UGC)  has  prepared  the  Guidelines  for  Recruitment  of  Faculty  in  Universities, Colleges  and  Institutions  Deemed  to  be  Universities  outlining  the  selection  procedure  and  the time frame for recruitment which have been circulated vide its letter dated 4 th June, 2019 to all Universities to adhere to the guidelines.

(d):  In order to implement the teacher-student ratio, the additional teaching posts are sanctioned by UGC on the basis of workload of teaching through an expert committee.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3589 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-15
Subject: Kendriya Vidyalaya in Odisha
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Mahesh Sahoo

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3589 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.7.2019

## KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA IN ODISHA

## 3589. SHRI MAHESH SAHOO:

- Will  the  Minister  of  HUMAN  RESOURCE  DEVELOPMENT  be  pleased  to state: (a) whether the Government is planning to open Kendriya Vidyalayas at Talcher in Odisha; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): Opening of Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) is a continuous process. Proposals for opening  of new  KVs  are  considered  only  if  sponsored by Ministries or Departments  of  the  Government  of  India  /  State  Governments  /  Union  Territories Administrations thereby committing resources for setting up a new KV as well as the availability  of necessary sanction of the Government. The proposals received from various sponsoring authorities for opening of new KVs also have to compete among other proposals under the 'Challenge Method'.

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan has informed that the proposal for opening of a  new  KV  at  Talcher,  District  Angul,  Odisha  was  received  from  the  Principal Secretary to the Government of Odisha in July, 2018 and the discrepancies noticed during  the  scrutiny  were  communicated  to  the  State/District  Administration  in November, 2018. The proposal can be processed further only after removal of the discrepancies by the sponsoring authorities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3587 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-15
Subject: Profit from Tax on Petrol/Diesel
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Prasun Banerjee

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3587 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15 TH  JULY, 2019

## Profit from Tax on Petrol/Diesel

## 3587. SHRI PRASUN BANERJEE:

पेट्रोल ियम और प्राक ृ तिक गैस मंत्री

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

- (a)  the  details  and  quantum  of  tax  collected  by  the  Government  from  the  sale  of  petrol  and  diesel during the last five years and the current year, year-wise; and
- (b) the details of profit earned by the Oil Companies from it?

## ANSWER

## पेट्रोल ियम और प्राक ृ तिक गैस मंत्री

## (श्री धमेन्द्र प्रधान)

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

- (a) & (b) Prices of petrol and diesel have been made market-determined by the Government with effect from 26.06.2010 and 19.10.2014 respectively. Since then, the Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) take appropriate decision on pricing of petrol and diesel in line with international product prices and other market conditions.

The total contribution to Central and State Exchequer from petroleum sector during the last five years is given as under:-

( ` in crore)

| Particulars                                         | 2014-15   | 2015-16   | 2016-17   | 2017-18   | 2018-19 (P)   |
|-----------------------------------------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|---------------|
| Contribution to Central Exchequer                   | 172,065   | 254,297   | 335,175   | 345,249   | 365,113       |
| Contribution to State Exchequer                     | 160,554   | 160,209   | 189,770   | 209,155   | 230,325       |
| Total Contribution of Petroleum Sector to Exchequer | 332,619   | 414,506   | 524,945   | 554,404   | 595,438       |

The details of profit earned by PSU OMCs from all activities during the last five years are given as under:-

( ` in crore)

| Companies   | 2014-15   | 2015-16*   | 2016-17   | 2017-18   | 2018-19   |
|-------------|-----------|------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| IOCL        | 5,273     | 11,242     | 19,106    | 21,346    | 16,894    |
| HPCL        | 2,733     | 3,725      | 6,209     | 6,357     | 6,029     |
| BPCL        | 5,085     | 7,056      | 8,039     | 7,919     | 7,132     |
Lok Sabha Question No. 3586 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-15
Subject: Foreign Companies
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Rekha Arun Verma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3586 TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, 15th JULY/ ASHADHA 24,1941 (SAKA)

## FOREIGN COMPANIES

## 3586. SHRIMATI REKHA VERMA

## QUESTION

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

- (6): the details of revenuelprofit earned and tax given by the said companies during the last three years and the current year;
- (a): the details of foreign companies functioning in the country, State-wise including Andhra Pradesh;
- (c): whether the said companies have defaulted in the payment of taxes during the said period;
- (e): the action taken by the Government against these companies for the recovery of outstanding taxes along with the steps taken to such practice? penal stop
- (d): if s0, the details of such companies, company-wise and year-wise along with the loss incurred by the exchequer during the said period; and

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR)

- (a), (b), (c) (d) & (e): The information is being collected and shall be laid on the table of the House.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3585 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-15
Subject: Working Conditions of Workers in Unorganised Sector
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Virendra  Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3585 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.07.2019

## WORKING CONDITIONS OF WORKERS IN UNORGANISED SECTOR

†3585. DR. VIRENDRA KUMAR:

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

- (a)the steps taken by the  Government  to  improve  the  working condition of the workers engaged in unorganised sector across the country including Madhya Pradesh;
- (b)whether the welfare schemes like Provident Fund and Employee's State Insurance are available for the workers engaged in unorganized sector;
- (c)if not, whether the Government has taken any steps to provide the benefits of schemes to the said workers; and
- (d)if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to  (d): 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, implemented across India  including  Madhya  Pradesh.  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. The 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. The health and  maternity  benefits  are  addressed  through  Ayushman  Bharat scheme.  For  old  age  protection  in  the  form  of  monthly  assured 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.  Prescribed  monthly contribution is payable by the beneficiary and equal matching contribution is paid by the Central Government. Welfare schemes like Provident  Fund  and  Employees'  State  Insurance  are  usually  not available  to  the  workers  in  unorganised  sector.  This  have  been  the constant endeavour of the Central Government to provide the equivalent  benefits  to  the  unorganised  workers  as  available  to  the workers in the organised sector.

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