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Lok Sabha Question No. 2281 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Renovation of Jharkhand Dham
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†2281

## LOK SABHA ANSWERED ON 24.12.2018

## RENOVATION OF JHARKHAND DHAM

## †2281. DR. RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  renovate  Jharkhand Dham,  the  famous  pilgrimage  of  Jharkhand  and  a  place  of attraction for the tourists on the lines of shrine board;
- (b)
- (c)
- if so, the details thereof; and
- if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI K.J. ALPHONS)

(a) to (c): Development of Pilgrimage Centres is  the  responsibility of respective State Governments/Union Territories. However, Ministry of Tourism, under the scheme 'Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive' (PRASHAD) provides Central Financial Assistance for infrastructure development and beautification  of  Pilgrimage  Centres  on  receipt  of  suitable  DPRs submitted by State Governments/Union Territories, subject to availability  of  funds,  liquidation  of  pending  utilisation  certificate against  the  fund  released  earlier  and  adherence  to  the  relevant scheme guidelines. Identification of more destinations under these schemes is a continuous process, which is to be considered only on receipt of request from respective State Governments/UTs. However, funds for renovation of structures are not admissible as per the Guidelines for the scheme.

Ministry of Tourism has not received any proposal for infrastructure  development  at  Jharkhand  Dham  from  the  State  of Jharkhand.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2265 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Growth of e-Commerce
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: NALIN KUMAR KATEEL, DODDAALAHALLI KEMPEGOWDA SURESH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

## DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY & PROMOTION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2265.

## TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE 24 TH  DECEMBER, 2018. GROWTH OF e-COMMERCE

## 2265.  SHRI NALIN KUMAR KATEEL: SHRI D.K. SURESH:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state:

## वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री

- (a) whether it is true that e-commerce is growing very fast in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has collected data of e-business development in the country and if so, the details thereof during each of the last three years;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  put  in  place  any  mechanism  to  monitor  the e-commerce related issues in the country and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the  details  of  the  total  contribution  of  e-commerce  to  the  Indian  economy during the said period?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

## वाणिज् य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज् यमंत्री (श्री सी.आर. चौधरी) (SHRI C.R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a),(b)&(d): As  per  the  Economic  Survey  2017-18,  the  electronic  commerce  (ecommerce) market in India is estimated at USD 33 billion, with a 19.1 percent  growth  rate  in  2016-17.  As  per  'National  Association  of Software  and  Services  Companies'  (NASSCOM)  'Propelling  India towards  global  leadership  in  e-commerce'  2018  report,  Indian  ecommerce market was USD 11 billion in 2012 and reached USD 36 billion with 'Compound Annual Growth Rate' (CAGR) ~27% in the FY 2017. Further, it is estimated that it will reach USD 105 billion by 2022
- with CAGR ~24%.
- (c): e-Commerce activities  are  governed  by  relevant  Acts/  Regulations  in the  country  including  Information  Technology  Act,  2000,  Companies Act, 2013, Consumer Protection Act, 1986 and Competition Act, 2002. E-Commerce  companies  with  Foreign  Direct  Investment  are  also governed by Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2261 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: IIT Kharagpur
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: T. RADHAKRISHNAN, SUDHEER GUPTA, ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN, VIJAY KUMAR S.R., S. RAJENDRAN, KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH

## MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2261 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.12.2018

## IIT Kharagpur

2261. SHRI T. RADHAKRISHNAN:

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

SHRI ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN:

SHRI S.R. VIJAYAKUMAR:

SHRI S. RAJENDRAN:

KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH:

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

- (a) whether the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has decided to set up 'Rekhi' Centre;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  aims  and  objectives  of  the  said Centre;
- (c) the time by which it is likely to be made functional;
- (d) whether IIT, Kharagpur has also offered a certificate course on happiness and positive psychology; and
- (e) if  so, the details thereof and the time by which the course is likely to be started?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. SATYA PAL SINGH)

(a) to (e): Yes, Madam. With a view to promote science and practice of positivity for fostering meaningful life, happiness, well-being and holistic self-development, 'Rekhi'  Centre  was  set  up  by  Indian  Institute  of  Technology  (IIT)  Kharagpur  in July-August, 2016. The Centre currently offers courses to its own Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) students.  However, no certificate courses are being offered to outsiders at present.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2260 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Centre for Yogic Sciences
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: VIJAY KUMAR S.R., SUDHEER GUPTA, ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN, T. RADHAKRISHNAN, S. RAJENDRAN, KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2260 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.12.2018

## Centre for Yogic Sciences

## 2260. SHRI S.R. VIJAYAKUMAR:

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

SHRI ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN:

SHRI T. RADHAKRISHNAN:

SHRI S. RAJENDRAN: KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH:

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

- (a)  whether  the  University  Grants  Commission  (UGC)  has  any  plans  to  establish  an inter-University Centre for Yogic Sciences in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the purpose for which centre is being established;
- (c)  whether  UGC  had  constituted  a  panel  to  assess  the  feasibility  of  establishing  an inter-University Centre for Yogic Sciences and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the panel has submitted its report to the Government and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. SATYA PAL SINGH)

(a)  &  (b):  The  University  Grants  Commission  (UGC)  has  approved  the  proposal  for establishment of an Inter-University Centre for Yogic Sciences (IUC-YS) at Bengaluru. The purpose/objectives of the IUC-YS are (i) to strengthen the knowledge base of yoga and yogic sciences by generating new knowledge in yoga education; (ii) to develop a strong resource base on Yogic Sciences, using general and specialized research; (iii) to build information bank about the policies and practices in yoga education in India and abroad;    (iv)  to  develop  strategies  for  academic  empowerment  and  appraisal  of teachers,  instructors  and  institutions  involved  in  yoga  education;  (v)  to  make  the facilities of the Centre accessible to researchers from all over the country; (vi) to provide on-line  guidance  and  assistance  to  researchers  in  yoga  education;    (vii)  to  develop networking arrangements with other institutions working in the field of yoga education;

(viii)  to  promote  and  support  yoga  activities  in  the  country  through  seminars  and workshops;  (ix)  to  disseminate  the  benefits  of  yoga  and  its  practices  arrived  at  by scientific means.

(c)  &  (d):  Yes,  Madam.  The  UGC  had  constituted  a  Committee  on  establishment  of Inter-University  Centre  for  Yogic  Sciences  under  the  chairmanship  of  Prof.  Mihir  K Chaudhuri,  former  Vice-Chancellor,  Tezpur  University.    The  Committee  submitted  its report on 18.09.2017 and recommended for establishment of Inter-University Centre for Yogic Sciences.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2258 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Central Universities Act
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI, RAMDAS CHANDRABHANJI TADAS, BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO, NARANBHAI KACHHADIA, SUMEDHANAND SARASWATI

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2258 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.12.2018

## Central Universities Act

†2258. SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI: SHRI RAMDAS C. TADAS: SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO: SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA: SHRI SUMEDHANAND SARSWATI:

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

- (a) whether the Government has given approval for making amendments in the Central Universities Act, 2009 to set up a Central Tribal University in Andhra Pradesh at present;
- (b) if so, the details of and the amendment made in the Central Universities Act, 2009;
- (c) the number of Central Tribal Universities functioning in the country, at present, State-wise; and
- (d) the number of tribes who have got education in Central Tribal Universities during the last three years and the current year?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. SATYA PAL SINGH)

- (a) to (d) The Cabinet has given approval for setting up of a Central Tribal University by the name of Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh in Vizianagaram District of Andhra Pradesh and for that purpose introduction of a Bill in the Parliament, namely, the Central Universities (Amendment), Bill, 2018. The Bill has been introduced in the Lok Sabha on 14.12.2018. A Central Tribal University i.e. Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak is functioning in state of Madhya Pradesh. The number of tribal  students  enrolled  in  this  Central  University  during  the  last  three  and  current years are as under:-

| Year    |   Total Students enrolled |   No. of Scheduled Tribes students |
|---------|---------------------------|------------------------------------|
| 2018-19 |                      3016 |                                876 |
| 2017-18 |                      3380 |                               1103 |
| 2016-17 |                      2925 |                               1065 |
| 2015-16 |                      2730 |                               1106 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 2255 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Development of Tourist Sites as Iconic Tourism Destinations
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: SRIRAM MALYADRI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2255 ANSWERED ON 24.12.2018

## DEVELOPMENT OF TOURIST SITES AS ICONIC TOURISM DESTINATIONS

## 2255. SHRI MALYADRI SRIRAM:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government plans to develop 10 prominent sites as iconic tourist destinations in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the stage of identification and  development  of  the  10  tourism  sites  as  iconic  tourism destinations;
- (c) the criteria adopted for inclusion of locations in iconic list; and
- (d) the  fund  allocated  and  expenditure  incurred  in  this  regard during the budget 2018-19?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI K.J. ALPHONS)

(a) and (b): Pursuant  to  Budget  Announcements  of  2018-19, Ministry of Tourism has identified following 17 sites in 12 clusters in the country for development under Iconic Tourist Sites Development Project:  Uttar  Pradesh-  Taj  Mahal  &  Fatehpur  Sikri;  MaharashtraAjanta  &  Ellora;  Delhi-  Humayun's  Tomb,  Red  Fort  &  Qutub  Minar; Goa-  Colva  beach;  Rajasthan-  Amer  Fort;  Gujarat-  Somnath  & Dholavira;  Madhya  Pradesh-  Khajuraho;  Karnataka-  Hampi;  Tamil NaduMahabalipuram; AssamKaziranga; KeralaKumarakom; Bihar- Mahabodhi.

The Ministry shall be developing the above sites in a holistic manner  with focus on issues concerning connectivity to the destination, better facilities/experience for the tourists at the site, skill  development,  involvement  of  local  community,  promotion  & branding and by bringing private investment. The  Ministry  has  appointed  consultants  for  developing  the Master  plan  and  shelf  of  projects  for  the  above  sites  except Dholavira.  The  consultants  are  in  the  process  of  submitting  final reports for the sites. (c): The  sites  for  development  were  selected  on  the  basis  of Tourist Footfall, Geographical Distribution, Potential for Development and Ease of Implementation. (d): The  development  of  Iconic  Tourist Destinations is being implemented  under  the  ongoing  Swadesh  Darshan  Scheme  of Ministry of Tourism. There is no separate allocation of funds for this project. Till date, an expenditure of Rs.1.28 crore has been incurred by the Ministry on Development of Master Plan and shelf of projects by the consultants under the project.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2252 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Mandatory Social Security Scheme for Workers
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: HARI BABU KAMBHAMPATI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2252

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.12.2018

## MANDATORY SOCIAL SECURITY SCHEME FOR WORKERS

2252. DR. KAMBHAMPATI HARIBABU:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  introduce  Mandatory Social  Security  Scheme  for  workers  in  the  country  and  if  so,  the details therof;
- (b)  the  benefits  in  terms  of-  retirement,  health,  old-age,  disability, unemployment  and  maternity  benefits  likely  to  accrue  to  the workers therefrom; and
- (c)  the  manner  in  which  the  Scheme  will  classify  different  types  of workers - poor, medium and moderate workforce and the details of financial  burden  likely  to  fall  on  the  workers  by  opting  this scheme?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Government of India has enacted 'Unorganised Workers' Social Security Act, 2008' for the welfare of unorganised workers. The Act provides for  formulation  of  suitable  welfare  schemes  for  unorganised  workers  on matters relating to:

- 
- 
- 
- Life and Disability Cover;
- Health and Maternity Benefits;
- Old Age Protection and;
-  Any other benefit as may be determined by the Central Government.

## :: 2 ::

Some of the social security schemes for unorganized workers as mentioned in the Schedule I of the said Act, are as follows:

- 1) National Old Age Pension Scheme
- 2) National Family Benefit Scheme
- 3) Janani Suraksha Yojana
- 4) Handloom Weavers' Comprehensive Welfare Scheme
- 5) Handicraft Artisans' Comprehensive Welfare Scheme
- 6) Pension to Master craft persons
- 7) National Scheme for Welfare of Fishermen and Training and Extension
- 8) Aam  Admi  Bima  Yojana  -  now  converged  with  Pradhan    Mantri Jeevan  Jyoti  Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2250 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Oil and Gas Recovery Methods
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: BHARATENDRA SINGH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2250 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 th  December, 2018

## Oil and Gas Recovery Methods

2250. KUNWAR BHARATENDRA:

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

- (a) the  details  of  measures  being  undertaken  to  implement  the  policy  framework  to promote and incentivize enhanced recovery methods for oil and gas;
- (b) the details of progress in screening of the fields for enhanced recovery methods of oil and gas; and
- (c) whether the Enhanced Recovery Committee has been set up/proposed to be set up by the Government and if so, the details thereof along with the composition of the said committee and the time by which it is likely to be constituted?

## ANSWER

पेट्रोलियम एवं प्राक ृ लिक गैस मंत्री ( धमेन्द्र प्रधान ) MINISTER OF PETROLEUM& NATURAL GAS (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

(a)  to  (c)  :  Government,  on  10 th October,  2018,  has  notified  the  Policy  framework  to promote and incentivize Enhanced Recovery (ER)/ Improved Recovery (IR)/ Unconventional Hydrocarbon (UHC) production Methods/techniques to improve recovery factor of existing hydrocarbons reserves for augmenting domestic production of oil and gas.      A  workshop  with  Exploration  &  Production  (E&P)  companies  and  technical institutions was held on 28 th November, 2018 to sensitize and activate screening of the fields. The screening of fields for Enhanced Recovery method is yet to commence.  The process to constitute an Enhanced Recovery (ER) Committee has been started.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2247 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Change in Books and Syllabus
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Nagendra Pratap Singh Patel

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2247 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.12.2018

## Change in Books and Syllabus

## †2247. SHRI NAGENDRA PRATAP SINGH PATEL:

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

(a) the steps being taken to make improvement in the books and courses of NCERT and UPT;

(b) whether the Government proposes to constitute a commission or expert committee to attract the children towards education and to make it accessible;

(c) whether the bookish education being given to the children in our country is matching with the education of other developed countries and if so, the details thereof and if not, the action being taken in this regard; and

(d) the  changes  being  carried  out  in  the  books  and  course  to  improve  the  talent  of children?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. SATYA PAL SINGH)

(a) The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) have informed that they have undertaken a review of all of its textbooks in the year 2017-18.  The review broadly  pertained  to  rectification  of  factual  errors,  if  any,  and  updation  of  data.  This  is  a continuous and regular process.

- (b) No, Madam.

(c) The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) sets the guidelines and direction for the development of  syllabi and  textbooks  at  all  the  school  stages.  As  a  follow  up  to  the  NCF, model  curriculum,  syllabi,  text-books  and  other  supplementary  material  are  developed  by NCERT.  During the exercise of  the  making  of  the  NCF-2005,  21  National  Focus  Groups were constituted on different aspects of school education such as teaching of science, teaching of mathematics, arts education, etc. Each of the Focus Group had brought out research based position paper taking into consideration curriculum researches conducted at the national and international level. The NCF-2005 has been developed drawing insights from these National Focus Groups' position papers.

(d) The  NCERT's  textbooks  aim  for  the  holistic  development  of  children  along  with nurturing  talents.      The  NCERT  has  regularly  been  updating  its  course  and  textbooks  to improve  the  quality  of  education.    The  updation  of  textbooks  enables  the  students  to  be updated in knowledge, talent and skills, related to different areas.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2246 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Production of Crude Oil
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: GOPAL CHINAYYA SHETTY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2246 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 th  December, 2018

## Production of Crude Oil

## 2246. SHRI GOPAL SHETTY:

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

(a) the time since when the production of crude oil was started in Mumbai High;

(b) whether the production of crude oil has been decreased in Mumbai High due to old Oil Wells;

(c) if so, the details thereof along with the percentage of decline in the production level; and

(d) the corrective measures taken or being taken to enhance the production of Crude Oil in Mumbai High?

## ANSWER

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

(a) Mumbai  High  (erstwhile  Bombay  High)  field  was  discovered  by  Oil  &  Natural  Gas Corporation (ONGC) in 1974 and production of crude oil from the field was started in May 1976.

(b) & (c) Details of crude oil production from Mumbai High Fields during last three years i.e. 2015-16 to  2017-18 are as under:-

| Year    |   Crude oil Production (in MMT) | Year to Year Production variation in%   |
|---------|---------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|
| 2014-15 |                           9.211 | --                                      |
| 2015-16 |                           9.116 | -1.03%                                  |
| 2016-17 |                           8.947 | -1.85%                                  |
| 2017-18 |                           9.091 | +1.61%                                  |

MMT- Million Metric Tons

(d) To  ensure  longevity  and  enhance  production  of  crude  oil  from  Mumbai  High  field, redevelopment schemes were launched by ONGC in 2000-01. Phase-I of redevelopment projects  of  Mumbai  High  North  and  South  was  completed  in  2006-07.  Additional development  of  Mumbai  High  North  was  completed  in  March,  2008.  The  Phase-II  of Mumbai  High  North  and  South  redevelopment  project  was  completed  in  June,  2014. Another project for development of Western Periphery of Mumbai High South field was completed  in  February,  2018.  Phase-III  of  Mumbai  High  North  redevelopment  was completed in May, 2018.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2243 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Recruitment of Skilled and Unskilled Labourers
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: SHARAD BANSODE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2243 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.12.2018

## RECRUITMENT OF SKILLED AND UNSKILLED LABOURERS

## 2243. ADV. SHARADKUMAR MARUTI BANSODE:

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

- (a)  whether  any  arrangements  have  been  made  for  the  recruitment  of Skilled and Unskilled Labour during the last one year;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Ministry has any future plans for appointing and filling of vacant posts in various departments; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## ANSWER (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

- (a) & (b): All recruitments in the Ministry of Labour & Employment are made through the recruitment agencies, i.e., Staff Selection Commission,  Union  Public  Service  Commission.  Officers  of  the  Central Secretariat  Service  (CSS),  Central  Secretariat  Stenographer  Service (CSSS),  Indian  Economic  Service  (IES),  Indian  Statistical  Service  (ISS), etc.  are  posted  in  this  Ministry  by  the  respective  Cadre  Controlling Authorities. Apart from this, the Ministry has engaged a few Stenographers,  Drivers,  Data  Entry  Operators  and  Multi-Tasking  Staff through  outsourcing  as  per  the  provisions  of  General  Financial  Rules (GFRs).
- (c) & (d): Ministry  of  Labour  &  Employment  has  no Department under it.

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