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Lok Sabha Question No. 1809 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-02
Subject: Kendriya Vidyalaya in Bansgaon
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Kamlesh  Paswan

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1809 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.03.2020

## KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA IN BANSGAON

## † 1809. SHRI KAMLESH PASWAN:

Will  the  Minister  of  HUMAN  RESOURCE  DEVELOPMENT  be  pleased  to state: (a) whether  there  is  any  scheme  at  present  under  which  a  Kendriya  Vidyalaya can be opened in Bansgaon Parliamentary constituency as there is not even a single Kendriya Vidyalaya till date due to which the meritorious students are deprived of good education; and

- (b) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) & (b) Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) are opened primarily to cater to the educational needs  of  the  wards  of  transferable  Central  Government  Employees  including Defence personnel by providing a common programme of education. 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  it  has  not  received  any proposal, in the prescribed performae from the State Government of Uttar Pradesh for opening of a new KV in Bansgaon Parliamentary Constituency.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1808 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-02
Subject: Kendriya Vidyalayas in Rural Areas
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Girish Bhalchandra Bapat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1808 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.03.2020

## KENDRIYA VIDYALAYAS IN RURAL AREAS

## 1808. SHRI GIRISH BHALCHANDRA BAPAT:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  intends  to  provide  education  to  the  rural  children  in Kendriya Vidyalayas;
- (b) if so, by when Kendriya Vidyalayas are likely to be opened in all the Development Blocks of the country; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK')

(a)  to  (c)  Kendriya  Vidyalayas  (KVs)  are  opened  primarily  to  cater  to  the  educational needs of the wards of transferable Central Government employees including Defence personnel  on  receipt  of  the  proposal  in  the  prescribed  proformae  from  Ministries/ Departments of Government of India / State Governments / Union Territory Administrations  committing  thereby  availability  of  requisite  resources  for  setting  up  a new  KV  as  well  as  on  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'.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1807 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-02
Subject: Wage Revision of Bank Employees
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: D. Ravikumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1807

TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 nd MARCH, 2020(MONDAY)/ PHALGUNA 12, 1941 (Saka)

## Wage Revision of Bank Employees

1807. SHRI RAVIKUMAR D.: Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: (a) whether a wage revision settlement for more than 10 lakh bank employees and officers has been stuck for more than two years; (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and (c) whether the Government proposes to settle the wage negotiation in amicable manner and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR) (a) to (c): Wages in PSBs are settled every five years through bipartite settlement between the Indian Banks' Association (which negotiates on behalf of bank managements on their specific mandate) and unions/associations of bank employees. PSBs had been requested by the Government to expedite steps for wage revision. Indian Banks' Association (IBA) has informed that it has been in negotiations for wage revision in respect of 8.47 lakh PSB employees due since 1.11.2017. IBA has also informed that one month's ad hoc salary has been paid to PSB employees in October 2019.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1804 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-02
Subject: Inclusion under Finance Commission
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Vaithilingam Ve.

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1804 TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY 2 ND  MARCH, 2020 [12 PHALGUNA, 1941 (SAKA)]

## 'INCLUSION UNDER FINANCE COMMISSION'

## No. 1804. SHRI VE. VAITHILINGAM:

Will the MINISTER OF FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is true that the Union Territory (UT) of Puducherry is yet to be included under the  terms  of  reference  of  Finance  Commission,  despite  repeated  requests  from  the Government of Puducherry and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether it is also true that the Government of UT of Jammu and Kashmir which is also a UT with Legislature has been included under the ambit of 15th Finance Commission and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Union Government will come forward to include the UT of Puducherry under the terms of Reference of 15th Finance Commission and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Union Government is aware of the financial constraint due to non-devolution of funds to the local bodies in UT of Puducherry and if so, the reaction of Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Finance  Commissions  are  constituted  under  Article  280(1)  of  the  constitution.  They  are obliged to make recommendations to the President as to '(a) the distribution between the Union  and  the  States  of  the  net  proceeds  of  taxes  which  are  to  be,  or  may  be,  divided between  them  and  the  allocations  between  the  States  of  the  respective  shares  of  such proceeds [Article 280 (3)]. Therefore, all Union Territories, including Union Territory of Puducherry fall outside the purview of the Terms of References of the Fifteenth Finance Commission.
- (b) The Terms of References of the Fifteenth Finance Commission does not include reference to the Jammu and Kashmir within its ambit.
- (c) The  Terms  of  References  of  the  Fifteenth  Finance  Commission  does  not  contain  a reference to the Union Territory of Puducherry.
- (d) Union  Territory  of  Puducherry,  being  a  Union  Territory  with  Legislature,  has  its  own source of funds which it uses for meeting its requirements including requirements of its Local Bodies. Union Government, in its budget, however, augments the resources of the Union Territory of Puducherry by way of provisioning funds under the Grant, 'Transfer to Puducherry'.  In  Budget  Estimates  2020-21  an  amount  of  Rs.  1703.02  crore  has  been provided  to  Union  Territory  of  Puducherry.  In  addition,  Union  Government  implements Centrally Sponsored Schemes in Union Territory of Puducherry, for which central share is provided.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1803 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-02
Subject: Development of New Tourism Circuit in Goa
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Francisco Cosme Sardinha

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1803 ANSWERED ON 02.03.2020

## DEVELOPMENT OF NEW TOURISM CIRCUIT IN GOA

## 1803. SHRI COSME FRANCISCO CAITANO SARDINHA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  develop  any  new tourism circuit in Goa like churches apart from the proposed Eco-circuit under its Swadesh Darshan Scheme; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (b): The  Ministry  of  Tourism,  under  the  Swadesh  Darshan scheme  is  developing  thematic  circuits  in  the  country  in  planned and  prioritized  manner.  The  projects  for  development  under  the scheme are identified in consultation with the State Governments/Union Territory  Administrations/Central  Agencies  and are sanctioned  subject  to  availability  of  funds,  submission  of suitable detailed project reports, their adherence to relevant scheme guidelines and utilization of funds released earlier. Ministry has sanctioned following two projects in Goa:

-  Development of Sinquerim-Baga, Anjuna-Vagator, Morjim-Keri, Aguada  Fort  and  Aguada  Jail  during  2016-17  for  Rs.99.99 crore.
-  Development  of  Rua  De  Orum  Creek  -  Don  Paula  -Colva  Benaulim during 2017-18 for Rs.99.35 crore.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1800 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-02
Subject: Norms and Standards of Skill Development
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Anurag Sharma

## भारत सरकार कौशल  वकास और उ यमशीलता मं ालय लोक सभा अतारां कत न सं   या 1800 उ तर देने क" तार#ख 2 माच', 2020 सोमवार, 12 फा*गुन, 1941 (शक)

## कौशल  वकास क े  1लए  3तमान और मानक

## †1800. 6ी अनुराग शमा'ः

यह बताने क  क ृ पा कर गे  कः

8या कौशल  वकास और उ य1मता मं ी

- (क) अभी तक मं ालय क  कौशल  वकास पहल क े  अंतग त पंजीक ृ त सं"थान$ क  सं%या  कतनी है;
- (ख)  ऊपर  उि,ल-खत  उन  सं"थान$  का  .यौरा  /या  है  जो  पूर2  तरह  से  काया 3मक  ह4  तथा 56तमान$/मानक$ क े  अनुसार अपे9:त 5;श:ण 5दान कर रहे ह4; और
- (ग) मं ालय उ?य;मता 5;श:ण 5दान करने क े   कस 5"ताव पर  वचार कर रहा है ता क रोजगार
- सृजन क े  दायरे म  वृ A क  जा सक े  तथा यBद हां, तो इस Bदशा म  /या कदम उठाए गए ह4?

## उ   तर

## कौशल  वकास और उ यमशीलता मं ालय म9 रा:य मं ी (6ी राज क ु मार 1संह)

- (क) कौशल   वकास  और  उ?यमशीलता  मं ालय  समूचे  देश  म   अ, पावHध  5;श:ण  (एसट2ट2) पाKयLम$ और पूव  ;श:ण माM  यता (आरपीएल) क े  अंतग त कौशल  वकास 5;श:ण 5दान करने क े ;लए अपनी मांग संचा;लत योजना 5धानमं ी कौशल  वकास योजना (पीएमक े वीवाई) 2016-20 का काया M वयन कर रहा है। एसट2ट2 5;श:ण सूचीबA 5;श:ण क   V$ (ट2सी)/5;श:ण 5दाताओं (ट2पी) क े माX  यम से 5दान  कया जा रहा है। 5;श:ण गुणव3  ता को सु 6निY चत करने क े  ;लए "वतं  तृतीय प:  आकलन  एज ;सय$  ?वारा   कए  गए  6नर2:ण  क े   साथ  एक  ऑनलाइन  पोट ल;  " माट   (कौशल 5बंधन  और  53  यायन  5;श:ण  क   V)  क े   माX यम  से  ट2सी/ट2पी  का  सूचीकरण   कया  जाता  है। 17.01.2020 तक, एसट2ट2 पाKयLम योजना क े  तहत 13,209 ट2सी/ट2पी को सूचीबA  कया गया था।
- (ख) इस योजना क े  अंतग त सभी सूचीबA ट2सी/ट2पी (अथा त 13,209) को 5;श:ण Bदया गया है।
- आज क  तार2ख म  1,264 ट2सी/ट2पी म  5;श:ण Bदया जा रहा है।
- (ग) पीएमक े वीवाई  (2016-20)  क े   अंतग त  उ' मीदवार$  म   उ?यमशीलता  को  बढ़ाने  क े   ;लए पाKयLम क  मूल पाKयचया  क े  अ6तbर/  त 155 घंटे का अंeेजी, रोजगार और उ?यमशीलता (ईईई) मॉgयूल म  5;श:ण Bदया जा रहा है। इसक े  अलावा ट2पी माग दश न करने तथा परामश  सहायता देने के  साथ-साथ ब4क ;लंक े ज क  सु वधा देकर उ?यमशीलता  वकास म  सहायता 5दान करते ह4।

इसक े   अलावा,  पीएमक े क े   को  उ?यमी  ;म   पोट ल  (एसआईडीबीआई)  पर मुVा  ऋण  क े  ;लए ह4ड-होि,डंग  एज ;सय$  क े   jप  म   ना;मत   कया  गया  है।  साथ  ह2,  " व-रोजगार  5;श:ण  तथा  ह4डहोि,डंग को बढ़ावा देने क े  ;लए राkl2य कौशल  वकास 6नगम और राk l2य आरएसईट2आई उ3  क ृ k  टता क  V (एनएसीईआर) क े  बीच एक समझौता nापन पर ह"  ता:र  कए गए ह4।

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1799 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-02
Subject: Conservation of Konark SunTemple
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Anubhav Mohanty

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO. 1799 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.03.2020

## CONSERVATION OF KONARK SUN TEMPLE

## 1799.  SHRI  ANUBHAV MOHANTY:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  fact  that  the  World  Heritage Monument  the  Konark  Sun  Temple  of  Odisha  is  facing  conservation problems  like  saline  ingress,  water  logging,  erosion  and  other  vegetative intrusions;
- (b) if  so,  whether  the  Government    has  come  up  with  a  master  plan  for comprehensive preservation of the Konark Sun temple; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government in this  regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Yes,  Sir.  Archaeological  Survey  of  India  (ASI)  is  well  aware  about  these problems,  which  have  been  addressed  appropriately  such  as  chemical preservation  to  counter  the  effect  of  saline  ingress  as  well  as  micro vegetation growth, effective drainage system to prevent water logging and plantation of trees around the monument to check the effects of erosion.
- (b) & (c) Conservation work of protected monuments including Sun Temple, Konark is  a  continuous  process  and  ASI  is  taking  due  care  regularly  for  its conservation, preservation and environmental development. Due to regular efforts of ASI it is in a good state of preservation.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1798 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-02
Subject: Five-Year Plan to Revamp ASI
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: S.R. Parthiban

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1798 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.03.2020

## FIVE-YEAR PLAN TO REVAMP ASI

## 1798. SHRI PARTHIBAN S.R.:

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

- a) whether  the  Ministry  has  prepared  five-year  plan  to  revamp  Archaeological  Survey  of India and setting up of museums etc.;
- b) if so, the details thereof and the amount to be budgeted for each year;
- c) whether there is any proposal to provide training in Archaeology, Museology, Conservation etc. and if so, the details thereof; and
- d) whether  any  funds  have  been  specifically  provided  for  excavations  in  Keeladi,  Tamil Nadu where rich deposits were found and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- a) No, Sir. No ASI-specific plan is proposed.
- b) Does not arise.
- c) Training in Archaeology, Museology and Conservations is being provided by the following organizations:
- d) The  Archaeological  Survey  of  India  conducted  excavations  at  Keeladi.  The  details  of expenditure incurred by ASI for excavation at Keeladi during the years 2014-15 to 201718 are as under:

| Archaeology   | Pt. Deendayal Upadhya Institute, Greater Noida                                  |
|---------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Museology     | National Museum Institute of History, Arts, Conservation & Museology, New Delhi |
| Conservation  | National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property, Lucknow     |

| Financial Year   | Amount (in Rs.)   |
|------------------|-------------------|
| 2014-15          | 7,70,010/-        |
| 2015-16          | 48,50,798/-       |
| 2016-17          | 35,50,000/-       |
| 2017-18          | 22,50,000/-       |
Lok Sabha Question No. 1796 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-02
Subject: Social Security to Workers
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Imtiaz Jaleel Syed, Asaduddin Owaisi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1796 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.03.2020

SOCIAL SECURITY TO WORKERS

1796. SHRI SYED IMTIAZ JALEEL: SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

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

- (a)whether  it  is  a  fact  that  millions  of  labourers  in  the  unorganized sector  like  app  based  cab  drivers,  home  delivery  riders  are  not covered under the social security scheme of his Ministry;
- (b)if  so,  whether  to  give  social  security  cover  like  ESIC  facilities, pension scheme etc. the Government proposes to amend laws or by notification propose  to give these facilities to the organized workers in these sectors; and
- (c)if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  time  by  which  such facilities are
- likely to be provided to these workers?

## 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,  (including  app  based  cab  drivers,  home delivery riders, as per their eligibility)  Government  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. The health and maternity benefits are addressed through Ayushman Bharat scheme.

For  old  age  protection  in  the  form  of  monthly  pension, Ministry of Labour & Employment  has launched Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan Yojana which is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme for providing monthly minimum assured pension of Rs. 3000/on attaining the age of 60 years. The unorganised workers in the age group of 18-40 years whose monthly income is   Rs.15,000/- or less and not  a  member  of  EPFO/ESIC/NPS  can  join  the  scheme.  Under  the scheme, 50% monthly contribution is payable by the beneficiary and equal matching contribution is paid by the Central Government.

A draft code on Social Security 2019 has been prepared by amalgamating simplifying and rationalizing the relevant provisions of the  existing  Nine  Central  Labour  Acts  relating  to  social  security  for organised and unorganised sector workers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1793 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-02
Subject: Machinery for Right Use of Loans
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Poonamben Hematbhai Maadam

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.+1793

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, March 02, 2020/PHALGUNA 12, 1941(SAKA)

## Machinery for Right Use of Loans

## +1793. SHRIMATI POONAMBEN MAADAM:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  machinery  for  the  right  and  appropriate  use  of  loans  received from the foreign countries;
- (b) the details of works being undertaken under this machinery;
- (c) the details of findings of the said machinery in its review during the last three years; and
- (d) the  action  taken  by  the  Government  on  facts  so  far  as  reported  in  the  said findings?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## (SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR)

(a)  to  (d)  :  The  project  proposals  received  from  the  State  Governments  /  Central Ministries  seeking  external  financial  assistance  are  first  screened  by  a  Screening Committee  in  Department  of  Economic  Affairs  and  are  subsequently  posed  to external agencies depending on the preparedness, relevance and in keeping with the developmental priorities of the Government.

Government  of  India  has  developed  various  mechanisms  to  ensure  that  the objectives of foreign loans for various developmental projects are achieved in a timely manner.  The  monitoring  of  disbursements/  projects  is  done  periodically  through mechanisms,  which,  inter-alia, include  Annual  Negotiations/  Consultations  and Review Meetings. Measures, based on these reviews, are also taken from time to time for effective management of flow of funds and better utilization of foreign loans.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1792 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-02
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.1792 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.03.2020 KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA IN ODISHA 1792. SHRI MAHESH SAHOO:

- Will  the  Minister  of  HUMAN  RESOURCE  DEVELOPMENT  be  pleased  to state: (a) whether there is a proposal to open a new Kendriya Vidyalaya in Talcher in Angul District of Odisha; (b) if so, whether that will function this year or not; and (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

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

(a) to (c) Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan has informed that a proposal for opening of a new Kendriya Vidyalaya at Talcher, District Angul, Odisha was received from the State Government of Odisha 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. 1791 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-02
Subject: Pravasi Bhartiya Bima Yojana
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: C. R. Patil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1791

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020/PHALGUNA 12, 1941 (SAKA)

## PRAVASI BHARTIYA BIMA YOJANA

†1791. SHRI C.R. PATIL:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of insurance policies sold under the Pravasi Bhartiya Bima Yojana so far;
- (b) the details regarding the number of the claims made by the policy buyers under the above scheme so far;
- (c) the number of such claims accepted and those rejected and number of death claims out of the rejected claims; and
- (d) whether the Government has established any mechanism for appeal or review of dismissed death claims and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c): Ministry of External Affairs(MEA) has informed as under:

(Period from 1.4.2014 to 31.12.2019)

|   S.No. | Details of policy and claims                                             | Number    |
|---------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|
|       1 | Number of insurance policies sold under the Pravasi Bhartiya Bima Yojana | 33,32,497 |
|       2 | Number of the claims made by the policy buyers                           | 1190      |
|       3 | Number of claims accepted                                                | 540       |
|       4 | Number of claims rejected                                                | 604       |
|       5 | Number of death claims out of the rejected claims                        | 433       |

- (d) : MEA has informed that in case of non-acceptance of any claim by any insurance agency due to any reason such as non-submission of claim in time, or lack of documents, the complainant can approach Protector of Emigrants in his/her area, or Protector General of Emigrants (PGE) or Indian Missions/ Posts abroad. On being approached by the complainant, MEA takes up the matter with the concerned Mission/ Posts abroad for obtaining the missing documents and also takes up the matter with the concerned insurance companies for early settlement of claims.

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