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Lok Sabha Question No. 4531 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-23
Subject: Production of Paan Methi
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Hanuman Beniwal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, COOPERATION & FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4531

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 23 RD  MARCH, 2021

## PRODUCTION OF PAAN METHI

4531.  SHRI HANUMAN BENIWAL

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state :-

- (a) whether considering the production of Paan Methi (fenugreek), acreage for sowing and the quality of fenugreek in Nagaur, Rajasthan, the Government proposes to formulate any policy to set up processing unit for fenugreek and for procurement of fenugreek from farmers at fair price;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the time by which the said policy is likely to be formulated ?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

(a) to (c): The  State  Government  of  Rajasthan  has  formulated  a  policy  named  as 'Rajasthan  Agro-processing,  Agri-business  and  Agri-export  Promotion  Policy  2019'  for establishment of processing units for Horticulture crops including Fenugreek/ Paan Methi.

The Spices Board under Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India has established a Spices Park in Jodhpur which is a neighboring district of Nagaur, Rajasthan. The Spices Park has processing facilities exclusively for Seed Spices like Coriander and Fenugreek.

Further,  assistance  is  also  available  for  setting  up  of  Primary/  Mobile/  Minimal processing  unit  under  Post  Harvest  Management  component  of  Mission  for  Integrated Development of Horticulture, a centrally Sponsored Scheme, which is being implemented w.e.f. 2014-15 for holistic growth of horticulture sector in the country which includes spices also.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4529 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-23
Subject: Areas under Sixth Schedule in NER
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Naba (Hira) Kumar Sarania

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4529

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 23 RD  MARCH, 2021/ CHAITRA 2, 1943 (SAKA)

AREAS UNDER SIXTH SCHEDULE IN NER

†4529. SHRI NABA KUMAR SARANIA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  names of the areas in the North Eastern States which come under sixth schedule;
- (b)  whether it is  fact  that there  is no  Panchayat system in sixth  schedule areas of Assam and if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether there is any proposal to implement Panchayat system in sixth schedule area of Assam and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the names of the schemes being run by the Government in the said area and  the  details  of  funds  released  for  this  purpose  during  the  last  three years;
- (e)  whether BTC area of Assam comes under sixth schedule and if so, the details of special Government schemes being run in this area; and
- (f) whether the Government has taken any special initiative for the people of this  region  so  that  tribal  people  of  this  area  could  be  brought  in  the mainstream of the country and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

- (a) Paragraph  20  of  the  sixth  schedule  to  the  Constitution  of  India specifies tribal areas as below:

Assam

- (i) The North Cachar Hills District

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 4529 FOR 23.03.2021

- (ii) The Karbi Anglong District
- (iii) The Bodoland Territorial Areas District

## Meghalaya

- (iv) Khasi Hills District
- (v) Jaintiya Hills District
- (vi) The Garo Hills District

## Tripura

- (vii) Tripura Tribal Areas District

## Mizoram

- (viii) The Chakma District
- (ix) The Mara District
- (x) The Lai District
- (b): There is no Panchayat system in sixth schedule areas of Assam.
- (c): Presently,  there  is  no  proposal  to  implement  Panchayat  system  in sixth schedule areas of Assam.

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 4529 FOR 23.03.2021

- (d): Various  schemes  are  being  run  by  the  Central/  State  Government  in these  areas.  No  such  list  of  schemes  is  maintained  by  Ministry  of Home Affairs.
- (e  &  F):  BTC  area  of  Assam  comes  under  sixth  schedule.    Besides  the schemes run by the Central/ State Government, special development package  of  Rs.1500  Crores  (Rs.750  Crores  each  by  the  Central Government  and    State  Government  of  Assam)  has  been  agreed  for BTC area.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4528 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-23
Subject: Residential Schools for SCs
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Arun Sao

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4528 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.03.2021

## RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS FOR SCs

## t4528. SHRI ARUN SAO:

Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

- Scheduled Castes (SCs) majority blocks in the country;
- (6) if so, the details thereof; State, district and block-wise including Chhattisgarh State;
- whether there is any proposal to set up a residential school each in SCs dominated block Masturi in district Bilaspur and block Mungeli of district Mungeli in Chhattisgarh State; and
- (d) if so, the details and the present status thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA)

(a): This Department   has not formulated any scheme to establish residential schools in Scheduled Castes (SCs) majority Blocks in the country.  Department of School Education Literacy, Ministry of Education establishes residential schools, viz  Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBVs) and  Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalyas (JNVs) in Scheduled Castes (SCs) majority/concentrated Districts. Further, KGBVs are set up in Educationally Backward Blocks, but not in SC majority Blocks Therefore, decision to establish residential schools is not made on the basis of SC majority Blocks As such, this ministry has not formulated any scheme to establish residential schools in Scheduled Castes (SCs) majority Blocks in the country. and

- (b) to (d): Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4527 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-23
Subject: Hostels for SC and OBC Students
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Ashok Mahadeorao Nete

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. +4527 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.03.2021

## HOSTELS FOR SC AND OBC STUDENTS

t4527. SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE:

Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has taken/proposes to take any steps to increase the capacity of hostels for the students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and poor children in the backward and tribal areas of the country including the Parliamentary Constituency of Gadchiroli-Chimur in Maharashtra; and

- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA)

(a) & (b): The Department of  Social  Justice & Empowerment implements throughout  the country, Centrally  Sponsored  Schemes for  construction/expansion of hostels   for  Scheduled Caste (SC) students,  namely 'Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas   Yojana (BJRCY), and Other Backward Class (OBC) students, namely the 'Scheme for Construction of Hostels for OBC and Girls' especially those hailing from  rural and remote areas and from pOor   families, to facilitate the continuation of their education: The Schemes are implemented through the State Govts /UTs and Central Institutions Boys

The schemes are demand driven, and on receipt of complete proposals from the implementing agencies; are provided eligible central  assistance as per provisions of the  scheme This Department has not received any complete proposal for construction/expansion of hostels for SCIOBC students in the Parliamentary Constituency of Gadchiroli-Chimur in Maharashtra they

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4526 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-23
Subject: Sports Centre for Divyangs
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Anil Firojiya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWEMENT DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4526 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.03.2021

## Sports Centre for Divyangs

## 4526. SHRI ANIL FIROJIYA:

Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased state: to

- (a) whether the Government has any scheme to set up Divyang Sports Center in Ujjain;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the time by which it is likely to be opened?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

(SHRI KRISHANPAL GURJAR)

- (a) Sir. No;
- (b) to (c): At present; a Centre for Disability Sports is being set up at Gwalior; Madhya Pradesh

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4525 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-23
Subject: Report of Misuse of PMGKAY
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Harsimrat Kaur Badal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY  OF CONSUMERAFFATRS, FOOD &  pUBLIc  DTSTRIBUTTON DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4525

## TO BE ANSWERED  ON 23'd MARGH,2O2{

## REPORT OF MISUSE OF PMGKAY

## 4525. SHRIMATI HARSIMRAT  KAUR BADAL:

Will the Minister of GONSUMER AFFAIRS,  FOOD AND PUBLIG DISTRTBUTION  sqsi-rdr arr&, qr sit{ srfufrfi fufr(ur  d* be pleased  to state:

- (a)  whether the reports of misuse of PM Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY) have come to Governmentrs  attention from Punjab;
- (b)  whether the food security  ration provided  to poor under the Yoiana did not reach the concerned beneficiary and was being diverted or distributed to only selected families;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government has taken or proposes to take any action in this regard; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

M|NISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY  OF GONSUMER  AFFAIRS,  FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (sHRl DANVE RAOSAHEB DADARAO)

- (a) to (c): As per information received  from Government of Punjab, there is no report of misuse of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yoiana (PM-GKAY)  in the State, except in Gurdaspur. As per State, the District Controller of Gurdaspur had received 12 complaints  against depot holders for giving less ration to beneficiaries.
- (d) & (e): State Government has done the enquiry and had suspended the supply to these depot holders and four FlRs were registered against them.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4519 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-23
Subject: Glacial Burst
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Behanan Benny, D. M. Kathir Anand

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4519

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 23 RD  MARCH, 2021/ CHAITRA 2, 1943 (SAKA)

GLACIAL BURST

4519. SHRI BENNY BEHANAN: SHRI D.M. KATHIR ANAND

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  National  Disaster  Management  Authority  recognises 'glacial lake bursting' as a Natural Disaster;

(b) if so, the specific steps taken by the Government to protect susceptible areas from such an occurrence;

(c)  whether  the  Government has  constituted  any committee  to  look  into the reasons for the recent Glacial Lake outburst of Uttarakhand and the number  of  human  casualties  and  wildlife  casualties  and  the  measures taken for rehabilitation; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

(a) and (b):       Yes,  Sir.  National  Disaster  Management  Authority  (NDMA) has  prepared  the  revised  National  Disaster  Management  Plan  (NDMP)2019  which  addresses  Glacial  Lake  Outburst  Floods  (GLOF)  issues  in detail.  NDMA has also issued guidelines on Management of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods in October, 2020.  The guidelines, inter-alia, contain roles and responsibilities, including actions to be taken by various stakeholders,

## L.S.US.Q.NO.4519 FOR 23.03.2021

which include agencies of Central and State Governments, for disaster risk management for  GLOF.    State  Government  of  Uttarakhand  has  informed that  Early  Warning  Systems,  Automatic  Weather  Station  are  installed  at various locations to protect the susceptible areas.

(c) and (d):       NDMA  has  constituted  a  joint  study  team  of  experts  from different Institutes and organizations of Central and State Governments to understand  the  causes  of  the  flash  floods  in  River  Rishiganga  and Dhauliganga and to suggest Mitigation/Preparedness measures to prevent such  future  events.    Government  of  Uttarakhand  has  also  constituted  a Committee  to  review  the  Glacial  Natural  Lakes  and  its  effects.    As  per information received from the State Government of Uttarakhand, 74 dead bodies  have  been  recovered  so  far  and  130  persons  are  still  reported missing.  State Government has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 4 lakh each for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to the incident.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4518 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-23
Subject: Works under PMAGY
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Santosh Pandey

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4518 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.03.2021

## WORKS UNDER PMAGY

## +4518. SHRI SANTOSH PANDEY:

Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

- a) the details of works to be carried out under Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAGY);
- b) the names of the States where the said  scheme are implemented along with the conditions for the approval of the works; being
3. the name of the authoritylindividual on whose recommendation works are being approved and the fund sharing ratio between the Centre and States for these works;
4. (d) the funds released to Chattisgarh by the Government in the year 2019-20 and 2020-21 for the said works;
5. whether the Government proposes to make the recommendations of local MPs mandatory for the approval and monitoring of the said works; and (e)
6. the details thereof and the time by which order is likely to be issued in this regard? SO,

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA )

(a): The Government is implementing the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram   Yojana(PMAGY) since 2009-10 for integrated  development of Scheduled Castes (SCs) majority villages. The scheme was started on pilot basis in 1000 villages and further extended to 1500 villages in 2014-15. Since 2018-19, PMAGY is being implemented as a continuous scheme with revised implementation guidelines. Prior to 2018-19, the works were selected to be carried out in the selected villages as per their needs and priority of the village. Since 2018-19, the works are to be carried out to saturate the infrastructure gaps against predefined socio-economic monitorable indicators; identified through a comprehensive need assessment exercise in the selected villages.

(b) (c): The  scheme is being implemented in the   States/Union  Territory of Andhra & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Kerala, Karnataka, Meghalaya; Manipur; Madhya Pradesh; Maharashtra, Odisha; Punjab,   Puducherry, Rajasthan,   Telangana, Tamil Nadu; Tripura, Uttar Pradesh and Uttrakhand.  The District Level Convergence Committee, headed by the District Collector with members   from other   concerned Departments, is the final  authority to approve the Village Development Plans (VDPs) which have details of works to be carried out in the released from the Central Government:  However, the State Governments  are expected to converge at least 3 to 4 times of filling funds from other Centrally Sponsored schemes and State schemes or even as State   share, SO as to saturate the villages with basic infrastructure and services. Gap

(d): An amount of Rs.45.82 cr: in 2019-20 and Rs.40.08 cr. in 2020-21, have been released to Chhattisgarh by the Government:

(e): No, Sir:

Does not arise, in view of part (e) above:

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4516 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-23
Subject: Farming of Fox Nut
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Dulal Chandra Goswami

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, COOPERATION & FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4516

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 23 RD  MARCH, 2021

## FARMING OF FOX NUT

4516.  SHRI DULAL CHAND GOSWAMI

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government is aware that the farming of foxnut is done on a large-scale particularly in North Eastern parts of Bihar;
- (b) if so, whether the fox nut produced in Bihar is available in the whole country and also exported to foreign countries;
- (c) if so, the details of the same;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to set up any industry for fox nut farmers and to promote its scientific farming, so that farmers could be benefitted; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a): Yes, the farming of Fox Nut (Makhana) is being undertaken in North Eastern parts of Bihar  including  districts  of  Darbhanga,  Madhubani,  Purnia,  Arariya,  Supaul,  Saharsa, Katihar,  Kishanganj  and  Madhepura  in  an  area  of  around  25000  Ha  with    production  of around 1,20,000 MT in the State.
- (b) & (c): The Makhana produced in Bihar is sold in various States of India like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and Gujarat etc.  However, it is also exported in other countries like USA, UAE, Nepal, UK, Australia,  Qatar,  Bangladesh,  Saudi  Arab,  Maldives,  Canada,  Oman,  Kuwait,  Sri  Lanka, Singapore, Bhutan, Malaysia, Bahrain and Pakistan etc.
- (d) & (e): Yes, State Government of Bihar has formulated a State sponsored scheme i.e. Makhana  Vikas  Yojana  which  supports  Seed  Production,  Demonstration,  Area Expansion, Capacity Building, Research & Development, Integrated facilities for Processing &  Packaging  and  market  linkages  for  product  promotion.  Government  of  Bihar  has  also launched Bihar Agri Investment Promotion policy which covers establishment of units for Makhana also.  In addition,  ICAR-National  Research  Centre for  Makhana,  Darbhanga  is working  towards  Development  of  better  technology  for  harvesting  and  processing  of Makhana to promote scientific farming in the region.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4514 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-23
Subject: Information through SMS for Ration Delivery
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Subhash Chandra Baheria

## MtNtsTRy oF GONSUMER AFFAIRS,  FOOD &  pUBLtC  DTSTRIBUTTON

## GOVERilMEI{T OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRTBUTION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 45{4 TO BE ANSWERED  Ot{ 23'd MARCHT 2O2{

## INFOFIMATION THROUGH SMS FOR RATION DELIVERY

## 14514.  SHRI STUBHASH GHANDRA BAHERTA:

Will the Minister of GONSUMER AFFAIRS,  FOOD AilD PUBLIC

DISTRIBUTION  JcriFr err*, vr6t sit( srffi6. frtr{q t'*  be pteased  to state:

- (a)  whether the consumers are informed through messages sent on their mobile about delivery  of items to the ration dealer for distribuflon to beneficiaries;
- (b)  if  not, whether  the Govemment is regard;  and making any efforts in this
- (c)  if  so, the time implemented? by which the said system is likely to be

## ANSWER

MIN|STER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY  OF GONSUMER  AFFA|RS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTIOI{

(sHR! DANVE RAOSAHEB DADARAO)

(a) to (c): As part of the Public Distribution  System  (pDS) reforms undertaken by this Department in collaboration  with all States/UTs,  3{ States/UTs have so far computerised the Supply Ghain Management (SCM)  operations for the supply of foodgrains  up to the Fair  price  Shops. This involves online monitoring  of the receipts and issuance of foodgrains  in godowns/depots,  online generation of delivery orders, truck chatlans, gate passes, etc. The facility for sending SMS alerts to FPS dealerc and some beneficiaries on their registered mobile numbert, for informing the dispatch of foodgrains from godowns, is also enabled in many States/UTs.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4513 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-23
Subject: Sub-Categorisation of OBCs
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Gangasandra Siddappa Basavaraj

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4513 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.03.2021

## SUB-CATEGORISATION OF OBCs

Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

- a) whether the tenure of Justice G Rohini Commission set up to examine the sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) has been extended till the end of July 2021 and if the details thereof; SO,
2. (b) whether the Commission has made use of data contained in the Socio-Economic and Caste Census 2011 and whether relevant portions of SECC 2011 report on findings of the Census 2011 on four sub-categories of OBCs have been made public;
3. if so, the details thereof;
4. (d) whether   there is a feeling that  sub-categorisation of OBCs  should be made to ensure equitable distribution of representation among all OBC communities; and
5. (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI KRISHAN PAL GURJAR)

- st (a): Yes, Sir. The tenure of the Commission has been extended for the tenth time upto 31= July 2021.
- (b) to (e): The Commission to  examine sub-categorization of OBCs (CESOB) has been entrusted with the task of examining the need for Sub-categorization of OBCs and give its recommendations. The Commission is yet to submit its report to the Government Therefore, the details of the data being used by it are not available at present: The portion of SECC 2011 report containing Caste wise data has not been made public.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4511 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-23
Subject: Higher Education Loan to SC Students
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Bholanath (B.P. Saroj)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4511 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.03.2021

## HIGHER EDUCATION LOAN TO SC STUDENTS

## 4511. SHRI BHOLANATH (B.P. SAROJ):

Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is providing higher education loan for various courses like MBA, MBBS, BTech etc. to Scheduled Castes(SCs) students at zero interest rate;
- (b) if s0, the details and the number of students belonging to SCs who applied for loan with the National Banks to pursue education sector-wise; during
- the details of the students who and loan to study abroad during the said period, State/UTwise and sector-wise; applied got
- whether the Government is aware that the SC students as   well poor categories are facing lots of difficulties in getting such education loan, particularly in rural areas; and
- (e) if SO, the details   thereof and the   steps   taken by the Government said grievances?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA )

- (a): No Sir: No loan is being provided to SC students at zero interest  rate. The National Scheduled Castes Finance Development Corporation (NSFDC) and National Safai Karamcharis Finance & Development Corporation (NSKFDC) the corporations under the aegis of Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment are providing education loan to Scheduled Castes students for pursuing higher studies at concessional rate of interest of 4% p.a  for male and 3.50% p.a: for female beneficiaries: and
- (6) & (c): Not applicable in view of (a) above.
- (d) & (e): No such specific information has been received s0 far:

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