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Lok Sabha Question No. 2300 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-08
Subject: Misuse of Liberalised Remittance Scheme
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Kunhalikutty P.K.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2300

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, JULY 8, 2019/ ASHADHA 17, 1941 (SAKA)

## MISUSE OF LIBERALISED REMITTANCE SCHEME

## 2300: SHRI P K KUNHALIKUTTY

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Indian residents can send upto $ 2,50,000 per year to their relatives/ friends under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS);

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  the  RBI  and  the  Enforcement  Directorate  have  received  complaints  of  misuse  of scheme by sending money under LRS but used for business purposes abroad; and

(d) if so, details thereof and the action taken against Indian nationals for misusing LRS under FEMA and other Money Laundering Laws?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): Yes Sir. In terms of Foreign Exchange Department Master Direction No. 7/2015-16 dated  January  01,  2016  (updated  as  on  June  20,  2018)  on  Liberalised  Remittance  Scheme (LRS), residential individuals are allowed to remit up to USD 2,50,000 per financial year under LRS  for  various  permitted  capital  and  current  account  transactions  viz.  opening  of  foreign currency account abroad, purchase of property abroad, making investment abroad, setting up Wholly  Owned  Subsidiaries  and  Joint  Ventures  abroad,  extending  loans  in  rupees  to  NRI relatives,  private  visits,  gift,  donation,  employment  abroad,  emigration,  maintenance  of  close relatives abroad, business trips, medical treatment abroad and studies abroad.

(c)  &  (d):  Foreign  Exchange  Department,  Reserve  Bank  of  lndia,  has  not  received  any  such specific  complaint  as  per  records.  Enforcement  Directorate  has  registered  10  cases  under Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA). Disclosure of details of these cases may not be in larger public interest as the same may adversely impact the ongoing investigation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2298 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-08
Subject: Languages in Integrated in Educational Institutions
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Manoj Kishorbhai Kotak

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2298

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.07.2019

## Languages in Integrated in Educational Institutions

## 2298.    SHRI MANOJ KOTAK:

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

- (a) whether the Government  is planning for development of Indian Languages in an integrated manner in educational institutions;
- (b)   if so, details thereof;
- (c )  whether there is shortage of teachers of regional languages; and
- (d)   if so, the steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard ?

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

- (a)  &  (b)  :    The  policy  of  the  Government  is  to  promote  all  Indian Languages. Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysore works for the promotion of all Indian languages including classical languages and there are  separate  Institutions  for  development  and  promotion  of  Hindi,  Urdu, Sindhi and Sanskrit languages.

(c)  &  (d)  :    As  per  Unified  District  Information  System  for  Education language  teachers  in  Government  Secondary  Schools  are  20.65%  of  total teachers  which  is  higher as compared  to  other  subject  teachers  like Mathematics,  Science  &  Social  Studies.    The  Central  Government  issues advisories  to  State  Governments  to  fill  up  vacancies  in  teaching  posts including  those  of  language  teachers,  from  time  to  time  and  for  proper deployment of existing teachers.  A Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Financial Assistance for 'Appointment of Language Teachers' was brought in Xth Plan Period  by  merging  three  schemes  pertaining  to  language  teachers  which continued upto 2016-17.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2297 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-08
Subject: Ethanol in Petrol
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Rajendra Agrawal

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2297

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 8 th  JULY, 2019

## Ethanol in Petrol

## 2297. SHRI RAJENDRA AGRAWAL:

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

- (a) whether the Government is working on to achieve the target of blending 10 per cent ethanol in petrol by the year 2022 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  amended/proposes  to  amend  the  prices  of ethanol for achieving the said target;
- (c) whether the Government is aware that some States are recovering tax on the  sale  of  ethanol  in  other  States  which  is  a  violation  of  the  Industries (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  action  taken  by  the  Government  in  this regard?

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

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(a): Government is implementing Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme through  Oil  Marketing  Companies  (OMCs).  At  present,  Public  Sector  OMCs are  selling  upto  10%  ethanol  blended  petrol.  Government  has  notified  the National Policy on Biofuels-2018 on 8.6.2018 which indicates a target of 20% blending of ethanol in petrol by 2030.

- (b): Yes Sir. Government has fixed prices for ethanol procurement under EBP Programme.
- (c) & (d): Subsequent to amendment in Industries (Development & Regulation) Act, 1951, Central Government has been regularly interacting with the State/ UT Governments for implementing the amended provisions. Till date, twelve States, viz., Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana have implemented the amended provisions.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2295 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-08
Subject: Seats in Higher Educational Institutions
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Adoor Prakash

## MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.2295

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.07.2019

## Seats in Higher Educational Institutions

2295. ADV. ADOOR PRAKASH:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  proposing  to  increase  the  number  of  seats  in  the  higher educational institutions in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has prepared a master plan for this purpose; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

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(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. In accordance with the provisions of the Constitution (One Hundred and Third  Amendment)  Act  2019,  the  Ministry  of  Human  Resource  Development  has  issued instructions  for  providing  10%  reservation  in  admissions  to  the  Economically  Weaker Sections (EWS) in the Central Educational Institutions. An amount of Rs. 4315.15 Crores has been sanctioned for creation of additional 2,14,766 seats (1,18,983 additional seats during 2019-20 and 95,783 additional seats during 2020-21) in 158 Central Educational Institutions.

- These funds would be made available in two years 2019-20 and 2020-21.
- (c) & (d): Instructions have been issued to the institutions for increasing the total number of seats,  over  a  period  of  two  years,  to  provide  for  10%  EWS  reservation,  without  adversely affecting the proportionate seats of Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Class categories.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2294 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-08
Subject: Changes in Price of Petrol/Diesel
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Prasun Banerjee

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2294 TO BE ANSWERED ON 8 TH  JULY, 2019

## Changes in Price of Petrol/Diesel

2294. SHRI PRASUN BANERJEE:

पेट्रोलियम और प्राक ृ लिक गैस मंत्री

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

- (a) the details of changes in the prices of petrol and diesel on daily basis during 1st February to 1st June, 2019; and
- (b) the details of prices of international crude oil during the said period?

## ANSWER

## पेट्रोलियम और प्राक ृ लिक गैस मंत्री (श्री धमेन्द्र प्रधान)

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

- (a) The details of prices of petrol and diesel are available on the website of Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) i.e. www.ppac.org.in.
- (b) The details of monthly average price of Indian basket of crude oil for the period February 2019 to June 2019 are given below:-

| Months   |   Indian Basket |
|----------|-----------------|
| Feb-19   |           64.53 |
| Mar-19   |           66.74 |
| Apr-19   |           71    |
| May-19   |           70.02 |
| Jun-19   |           62.39 |

Note:The Indian basket of Crude Oil represents a derived basket comprising of sour grade (Oman & Dubai average) and sweet grade (Brent Dated) of Crude oil processed in Indian refineries.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2293 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-08
Subject: PRASAD Scheme in Bihar
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Giridhari Yadav, Rama Devi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†2293 ANSWERED ON 08.07.2019

## PRASAD SCHEME IN BIHAR

## †2293. SHRI GIRIDHARI YADAV: SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spirituality Augmentation Drive (PRASAD) scheme of Central Government has been implemented in Bihar;
- (b) if so, the location-wise details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  of  Bihar  has  submitted  any  proposal under the PRASAD scheme;
- (d) if so, the location-wise details along with the actions taken by the Government so far in this regard and the outcome thereof; and
- (e) the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): Details of Project approved by the Ministry of Tourism under the scheme 'Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive' (PRASHAD) in Bihar is as follows:

- (i) 'Development of basic facilities at Vishnupad temple, Gaya, Bihar', sanctioned  in  2014-15  at  the  cost  of  Rs.4.27  Crore.  The  amount Rs.2.91 Crore has been released so far.
- (ii) 'Development at Patna Sahib' sanctioned in 2015-16 at the cost of Rs.41.54 Crore. The amount Rs.33.23 Crore has been released so far.

(c): No new proposal has been received from the State Government of Bihar under the scheme.

- (d) & (e): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2290 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-08
Subject: New Education Policy
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Ajay (Teni) Misra

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2290 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.07.2019

## New Education Policy

## †2290. SHRI AJAY MISRA TENI:

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

- (a)  whether  any  provision  has  been  made  to  make  teachers  informed  about  futuristic  modern technologies under the New Education Policy;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  make  categorization  of  teachers  considering  the increasing importance of teachers in modern education; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK')

(a) to (d): The Committee for the Draft National Education Policy under the Chairmanship of Dr. K. Kasturirangan has submitted its report to the Ministry on 31 st May  2019.  Para 19.3.1  titled 'Teacher preparation in the use of educational technology' of the Draft NEP 2019 proposes that ' To  skill  teachers  at  all  levels  in  the  use  of  educational  technology,  all  teacher  preparation programmes will include hands-on training in leveraging technology-based resources, including addressing  common  problems  related  to  connectivity,  maintenance  of  equipment  and  its  safe operation, pedagogical strategies for utilising e-content (including conducting classes effectively in  a  flipped  mode  and  leveraging  MOOCs),  and  using  appropriate  tools  to  enhance  teaching learning processes'. Para  19.3.2  titled  'Use  of  educational  technology  for  continuous  teacher professional development ' also proposes that an online training platform - linked to appropriate mechanisms  to  certify  trainees  in  specific  areas  -  will  be  developed  to  empower  in-service teachers at all levels of education to stay at the cutting edge of pedagogical techniques.

The Draft NEP 2019 states that the high respect for teachers and the high status of the teaching profession must be revived and restored for the very best to be inspired to enter the profession.

The  Draft  NEP  2019  has  been  uploaded  on  MHRD's  website  and  also  at  innovate.mygov.in platform to elicit suggestions/comments from all stakeholders including the public, Government of India Ministries and State Governments. The Government will finalize the National Education Policy only after considering the inputs/suggestions and comments of all stakeholders.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2289 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-08
Subject: Renting of Heritage Sites for Film Shooting
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Raksha Nikhil Khadse

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2289 TO BE ANSWERED ON 8.7.2019

## RENTING OF HERITAGE SITES FOR FILM SHOOTING

## 2289. SHRIMATI RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is renting out our old heritage structures & monuments for the photography & film shooting purposes;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the details of the rules framed up for this purpose;
- (c) the  list  of  the  sites  State-wise  which  the  Government  is  considering  for  renting out;
- (d) whether  the  use  of  drones  especially  at  night  in  these  archaeological  sites  is permitted for films photography; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CULTURE AND TOURISM

## (PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)

- (a) Photography is permitted at monuments.  Though, monuments are not rented out, filming is permitted within premises of monument on payment of fee.
- (b Filming  permissions  are  governed  under  Ancient  Monuments  and  Archaeological Sites and Remains Rules, 1959.  The details are given at Annexure.
- (c) Photography and filming could be taken up at all centrally protected monuments.
- (d) No, Sir.
- (e) Does not arise.

## ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (b) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2289 FOR 8.7.2019

Rules for filming operation: -

1. Interested person shall submit an application to the Director General, Archaeological Survey of India in Form IX indicating date of filming and name of monument;
2. Applicable fee for filming is as under:
3. (a) for  filming  of  World  Heritage  monument  Rs.1,00,000/-  per  day  (sunrise  to sunset)  with Rs.50,000/- refundable security deposit;
4. (b)  for  filming  of  other  monuments  Rs.50,000/-  per  day  (sunrise  to  sunset)  with Rs.10,000/- refundable security deposit.
3. The script of filming, is required to be submitted with application;
4. On examination of application, permission is granted with following conditions:
7. (a)  the  licence  shall  not  be  transferable  and  shall  be  valid  for  the  period specified therein;
8. (b) nothing  shall  be  done  by  the  licensee  or  any  member  of  his party  which has,  or  may  have,  the  effect  of  exposing  any  part  of  the  monument  or attached lawn or garden to the risk of damage;
9. (c) the  filming  operation  shall  be  restricted  to  that  part  of  the  monument  in respect of which the licence has been granted;
10. (d) no  extraneous  matter,  such  as  water,  oil,  grease  or  the  like,  shall  be applied on any part of the monument;
11. (e) the generating plant for electric power, wherever required, shall be placed away from the monument or the attached lawn or garden;
12. (f)  the filming operation shall not obstruct or hamper the movement of persons who may lawfully be within the precincts of the monuments and
13. (g)  any other condition which the Director-General may specify in the licence.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2285 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-08
Subject: Development of Ancient Sites at Abu Road
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Sudhakar Tukaram Shrangre, Devji Mansingram Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†2285

## LOK SABHA ANSWERED ON 08.07.2019

## DEVELOPMENT OF ANCIENT SITES AT ABU ROAD

## †2285. SHRI SUDHAKAR TUKARAM SHRANGARE: SHRI DEVJI M. PATEL:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to develop remote villages and small and medium cities as tourist destinations and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the  name  of  the  tourist  destinations  in  Latur  district of Maharashtra proposed to be developed;
- whether the Government proposes to develop ancient sites at
- (c) Abu Road, Rajasthan as tourist destinations;
- (d) whether  the  remains  of  old  civilizations  have  been  found during excavation at Abu Road including the information about lifestyle  at  that  time  but  tourists  are  not  able  to  reach  there due  to  lack  of  information  about  historical  significance  of Chandravati; and
- (e) the steps taken by the Government for its publicity?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Identification,  development  and  promotion  of  tourism destinations is primarily the responsibility of State Governments/Union Territory Administrations. However, Ministry of Tourism under Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD  Schemes is developing tourism infrastructure in the identified circuits/sites/villages,  across  the  country,  having  tourism  potential in a planned and prioritized manner.

The  projects  under  the  above  schemes  are  identified  for development  in  consultation  with  the  State  Governments/  Union Territory Administrations. No  project has been received from respective State Governments for the development of Latur district of Maharashtra and Abu Road in Rajasthan. (d): Chandravati near Abu Road is a State protected archaeological  site  in  Rajasthan.  The  Department  of  Archaeology and  Museums,  Government  of  Rajasthan  has  informed  that  the remains  of  old  civilization  have  been  found  which  belong  to  the Parmar rulers of Chandravati (9 th  to 14 th  century). It has also been informed that an enormous entrance gate has been constructed at the entry/arrival of the Chandravati Village which is visible from the National Highway. (e): The Ministry of Tourism promotes India as a holistic destination including archaeological sites of the country as part of its  on-going  activities  under  the  Incredible  India  brand-line,  to promote  tourism  products  and  destinations  of  the  country.    The State Government has informed that the information on Chandravati is  included  in  the  brochure  on  Mount  Abu  prepared  by  the  State Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2282 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-08
Subject: Shortage of Professionals in Tourism Sector
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: H. Vasanthakumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2282 ANSWERED ON 08.07.2019

## SHORTAGE OF PROFESSIONALS IN TOURISM SECTOR

## 2282. SHRI H. VASANTHAKUMAR:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is shortage of professionals in the tourism sector;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  set  up  Skill  Development Centres  for  the  tourism  sector  including  pilgrimage  places  in  the country; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (b): As per a study conducted by Ministry of Tourism to Assess the Requirement of Manpower in Hospitality and Travel Trade Sector in 2012, there is a demand and supply gap in manpower in tourism and hospitality sector  especially  in  the  non-managerial  level.  As  per  this  study,  the  gap will  be  7.55  lakh  in  non-  managerial  level  and  1.09  lakh  in  managerial cadre by 2020-21.
- (c) to (d): The  Ministry  of  Tourism  does  not  propose  to  set  up  Skill Development Centres for the tourism sector including pilgrimage places in the  country.  However,  this  Ministry  is  conducting  skill  development  and capacity building courses across the country including pilgrimage places through  the  Central  Institutes  of  Hotel  Management/State  Institutes  of Hotel  Management/Food  Craft  Institutes/Indian  Institute  of  Tourism  and Travel Management  (IITTM)/ India Tourism Development  Corporation (ITDC)/Kerala  Institute  of  Tourism  and  Travel  Studies  (KITTS)/Private affiliated Institutes/Institutes identified by State Governments, Hotels/equivalent  establishments  under  the  State  Tourism  Development Corporations.

Ministry  of  Tourism  has  also  launched  a  Pan  India-  Incredible  India Tourist Facilitators Certification Programme (IITFC) to enable creation of a pool of well trained and professional Tourism Facilitators.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2281 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-08
Subject: Holistic Study of Origin and Evolution of Indian Culture
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: L.S. Tejasvi Surya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2281 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08/07/2019

## HOLISTIC STUDY OF ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION OF INDIAN CULTURE

## 2281. SHRI L.S. TEJASVI SURYA :

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

- (a) whether the Government has accepted the report submitted by a Committee for holistic study of origin and evolution of Indian culture chaired by Shri K.N. Dikshit and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  report  submitted  has  been  forwarded  to  the  Ministry  of  Human Resource Development for due consideration; and
- (c) if so, the outcome thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Sir, the said committee has not submitted any report.

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- (c)