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Lok Sabha Question No. 2532 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-14
Subject: Construction of Stadium
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Basanta Kumar Panda

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2 532 ANSWERED ON 14.12.2021

## Construction of Stadium

## †2532. SHRI BASANTA KUMAR PANDA:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government has any proposal to construct stadium in the parliamentary  constituency,  Kalahandi  (Odisha)  in  order  to  empower  the youth in the field of sports; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS { SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR }

- (a) 'Sports'  being  a  State  subject,  the  responsibility  to  construct stadium rests  primarily  with  the  State/Union  Territory  Governments.  The  Union Government  supplements  their  efforts.  This  Ministry  has  sanctioned  267 sports  infrastructure  projects  of  various  categories  across  the  country under the Khelo India Scheme on the basis of proposals received from the respective State/UT Governments and other eligible entities. Out of these, four projects are located in Odisha. There is no proposal under consideration  in  this  Ministry  to  construct  stadium  in  the  parliamentary constituency, Kalahandi (Odisha).
- (b) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 220 (STARRED), answered on 2021-12-13
Subject: Privatisation of PSBs
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Chandeshwar Prasad, Manne Srinivas Reddy

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

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO. *220

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 13 TH  DECEMBER/ AGRAHAYANA 22, 1943 (SAKA) Privatisation of PSBs

*220. SHRI CHANDESHWAR PRASAD: SHRI MANNE SRINIVAS REDDY:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has selected various public sector banks for privatisation; and
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  reasons  therefor  along  with  the  criteria  of  their selection?

## ANSWER

The Finance Minister (SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

(a) and (b): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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Statement  for  Lok  Sabha  Starred  Question  no.  *220  for  13 th   December  2021, regarding 'Privatisation of PSBs' by SHRI CHANDESHWAR PRASAD and SHRI MANNE SRINIVAS REDDY, Members of Parliament

(a)  and  (b):  Government,  in  the  Union  Budget  for  the  financial  year  (FY)  2021-22, announced its intent to take up privatisation of two Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in the year 2021-22 and approval of a policy of strategic disinvestment of Public Sector Enterprises. Consideration of various issues related to disinvestment, which inter alia , include selection of the bank(s) is entrusted to the Cabinet committee designated for this purpose. Decision by the Cabinet committee concerned for privatisation of PSBs has not been taken in this regard.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 218 (STARRED), answered on 2021-12-13
Subject: Social Security for Taxpayers
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Mohanbhai Kalyanji Kundariya, Dipsinh Shankarsinh Rathod

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*218

## TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, 13 TH  DECEMBER, 2021/Agrahayana 22, 1943 (SAKA)

## SOCIAL SECURITIY FOR TAXPAYERS

## QUESTION

## *218. SHRI  MOHANBHAI KALYANJI  KUNDARIYA : SHRI DIPSINH SHANKARSINH RATHOD :

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a)    whether  the  Government  has  received  any  representations  to  provide  social security to taxpayers by way of launching health/medical insurance to all income tax  assesses  above  60  years  of  age  according  to  the  Assesee's  total  income  tax contribution till reaching 60 years of age and they are to be pooled under group insurance;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof along with the action taken in this regard; and
- (c)  if   no action has   been taken so far by the Government, the timeline by which it is likely to be approved?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF FINANCE (SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

- (a) to (c):  A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT   REFERRED TO   IN   THE REPLY  TO   PARTS (a) TO  (c) OF STARRED    QUESTION    NO *218   BY    SHRI MOHANBHAI KALYANJI KUNDARIYA  AND   SHRI DIPSINH  SHANKARSINH RATHOD TO BE ANSWERED  IN  LOK  SABHA  ON 13.12.2021  REGARDING   'SOCIAL SECURITIY FOR TAXPAYERS'.

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- (a) :     Sir, no such representation has been received

- (b)&(c):    Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 217 (STARRED), answered on 2021-12-13
Subject: Committee to Promote Indian Languages
Ministry: Education
Asked by: T. R. Paarivendhar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.217 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.12.2021

## Committee to Promote Indian Languages

## * 217.    DR. T.R. PAARIVENDHAR:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  constituted  a  high-powered  committee  to explore and recommend pathways for promotion and growth of Indian languages as envisaged in the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  the  total  number of members nominated in the said committee along with their qualifications; and
- (d)  the  time  by  which  the  said  committee  is  likely  to  submit  its  report  to  the Government?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF EDUCATION (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

- (a)  to (d) :     A statement is laid on the table of the House.

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (d)  OF  LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.217 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.12.2021 ASKED BY DR.T.R.PAARIVENDHAR, HON'BLE M.P. REGARDING 'Committee to Promote Indian Languages'

(a)  to  (d):      Yes  Sir.    Government  of  India  has  constituted  a  High  Powered Committee  under  the  Chairmanship  of  Padmashri  Chamu  Krishna  Shastry    to explore and recommend pathways for the holistic and multidisciplinary growth of Indian Languages as envisaged in the National Education Policy, 2020.    The Committee's  mandate  is,  inter -alia,  to  advise  the  Ministry  on  all  matters pertaining  to  revitalization  of  existing  language  teaching  and  research  and  its extension in various institutions in the country.   Director, Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysuru, Vice Chancellor,      Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National  Sanskrit  University,  New  Delhi  and  Joint  Secretary  in  the  Ministry  of Education are made as ex-officio members of the High Powered Committee.  The Committee has been asked to submit a road map and periodic reports from time to time.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 213 (STARRED), answered on 2021-12-13
Subject: Inclusion of Dhangar Community in ST List
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Sadashiv Kisan Lokhande

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO- †*213

TO BE ANSWERED ON- 13/12/2021

## INCLUSION OF DHANGAR COMMUNITY IN ST LIST

## †*213 SHRI SADASHIV KISAN LOKHANDE :

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-

- (a) the names of the States in which Dhangar community has been included in the list of Scheduled Tribes as on date;
- (b) whether Maharashtra is also included therein;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether the Government has received any request from the public representatives regarding inclusion of Dhangar community in the list of Scheduled Tribes; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI ARJUN MUNDA )

- (a) to (e):       A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## Statement referred to in reply to Part (a) to (e) of Lok Sabha Starred Question No. † *213 for answer on 13.12.2021 regarding Inclusion of Dhangar Community in ST list

(a)  As  on  date,  Dhangar  community  is  included  in  the  list  of  Scheduled  Tribes  of  Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha.

(b) Dhangar community is not included in the Scheduled Tribe list of Maharashtra.

(c)   The Government of India on 15.6.1999, and further amended on 25.6.2002, has approved the modalities for deciding the claims for inclusion in, exclusion from and other modifications in the Orders specifying lists of Scheduled Tribes. According to these modalities, only those proposals  which  have  been  recommended  and  justified  by  the  State  Government/UT Administration concerned, can be processed further. Thereafter, it has to be concurred with by the  Registrar  General  of  India  (RGI)  and  the  National  Commission  for  Scheduled  Tribes (NCST) for consideration for amendment of legislation. All actions are taken  as per these approved modalities.

(d) & (e) Yes, sir. All representations received in this regard have been forwarded to State Government of Maharashtra as recommendation of State Government is a pre-requisite for processing further as per extant modalities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 206 (STARRED), answered on 2021-12-13
Subject: Swadesh Darshan Scheme
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Kunwar Danish Ali

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. †*206. ANSWERED ON 13.12.2021

## SWADESH DARSHAN SCHEME

## †*206. KUNWAR DANISH ALI:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the  number  of  sites  identified  under  the  Swadesh  Darshan Scheme in Uttar Pradesh so far; (b) whether Shree Vasudev Teerth Sthal Temple and Syed Sharafuddin Shah Wilayat Dargah in Amroha district have been covered under the said scheme; (c) if so, the details thereof; and (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF TOURISM (SHRI G.KISHAN REDDY)

(a) to (d):   A statement is laid on the table of the House.

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STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (d)  OF  LOK  SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO †*206 ANSWERED ON 13.12.2021 REGARDING SWADESH DARSHAN SCHEME. (a): The  Ministry  of  Tourism  has  sanctioned  8  projects  for  an amount of  Rs.  491.51 Crore under its Swadesh Darshan Scheme in the state of Uttar Pradesh. In addition, one more project 'Development of Wayside Amenities in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar' at Varanasi-Gaya; Lucknow-Ayodhya -Lucknow; GorakhpurKushinagar;  Kushinagar  -  Gaya-  Kushinagar  routes  has  also  been sanctioned  in  collaboration  with  Ministry  of  Road  Transport  and Highways under this scheme for  an  amount of  Rs. 17.93 Crore. (b) to (d): Shree Vasudev Teerth Sthal Temple and Syed Sharafuddin Shah Wilayat Dargah in Amroha  district are not included  in  the  list  of  sanctioned  projects  in  Uttar  Pradesh  under Swadesh Darshan scheme.  Development of Tourism infrastructure is primarily the responsibility of the  State Government.  However, the    Ministry  of    Tourism  under    its    'Swadesh  Darshan'  scheme provides    financial    assistance  to  the    State  Governments/  Union Territory  Administrations  /  Central  Agencies  for    development  of tourism  infrastructure.    The  projects  under  the  schemes    are identified for development in consultation with the State Governments/(UTs)  and  are  sanctioned  subject  to  availability  of funds,  submission  of  suitable  Detailed  Project  Reports,  adherence to scheme guidelines,  utilization of funds released earlier etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 202 (STARRED), answered on 2021-12-13
Subject: Gender Equality in Education Sector
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Naranbhai Bhikhabhai Kachhadiya, Parbatbhai Savabhai Patel

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*202 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.12.2021

## Gender Equality in Education Sector

†*202. SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA: SHRI PARBATBHAI SAVABHAI PATEL:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Ministry is making  appropriate/necessary efforts  for  women empowerment and gender equality in the field of education particularly in Gujarat and if so, the details thereof; and

(b) the  efforts  being  made  by  the  Ministry  for  increasing  women  participation  in higher education institutes, particularly induction of more female teachers in educational institutes as well as higher education institutes in Gujarat?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF EDUCATION

## (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

(a) and (b):  A statement is laid on the table of the House.

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  and  (b)  OF  THE  LOK SABHA  STARRED  QUESTION  NO.202  FOR  REPLY  ON  13.12.2021  ASKED  BY SHRI  NARANBHAI  KACHHADIYA  AND  SHRI  PARBATBHAI  SAVABHAI  PATEL, HON'BLE  MEMBERS  OF  PARLIAMENT  REGARDING  GENDER  EQUALITY  IN EDUCATION SECTOR (a)  and  (b):    Education  is  in  the  concurrent  list  of  the  Constitution.    The  Ministry  of Education  has  taken  a  number  of  initiatives  for  women  empowerment  and  gender equality  in  the  field  of  education  sector  across  the  country  including  Gujarat.    The Ministry is implementing Samagra Shiksha Scheme under which there are provisions of  gender  segregated  toilets  in  all  schools,  Teachers'  sensitization  programmes  to promote girls' participation, Rani Laxmi Bai Atmaraksha Prashikshan, stipend for Girl Children  With  Special  Needs,  etc.  In  addition,  Kasturba  Gandhi  Balika  Vidyalayas (KGBVs) have been opened in Educationally Backward Blocks for girls belonging to disadvantaged  groups.  Out  of  5615  sanctioned  KGBVs,  170  KGBVs  have  been sanctioned in the State of Gujarat. Similarly,  University  Grants  Commission  (UGC)  and  All  India  Council  for  Technical Education  (AICTE)  are  implementing  various  fellowship/scholarship  schemes.    159 Women  Studies  Centres,  including  4  Centres  in  Gujarat,  have  been  established  in various Universities and Colleges to undertake research and develop curricula in the areas of gender equity, economic self-reliance of women, girls' education, etc.  In order to improve Gender Balance in Undergraduate Programmes in IITs, 5039 supernumerary seats for female students have been created since 2018-19. Under  Samagra  Shiksha  Scheme,  assistance  is  provided  to  the  States  and  UTs including Gujarat for deployment of additional teachers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2530 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-13
Subject: NDPS Act, 1985
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Sajda Ahmed, K. Shanmuga Sundaram

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2530 TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE 13 th  DECEMBER, 2021 AGRAHAYANA 22, 1943 (SAKA)

## Amendment to the NDPS Act, 1985

## 2530. SHRIMATI SAJDA AHMED: SHRI SHANMUGA SUNDRAM K:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has proposed to revamp the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government is aware of the Tripura High Court judgment regarding the amendment to NDPS Act, 1985 with reference to Section 27A of the NDPS Act and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Section 2(viiia) sub-clause i-v which decides the catalog of offences, does not exist after the 2014 amendment and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government is taking steps to rectify the error pointed out by the Tripura High Court and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI PANKAJ CHOUDHARY)

- a) The  Government  has  introduced  a  Narcotic  Drug  and  Psychotropic  Substances Amendment Bill, 2021 in the Lok Sabha on 6.12.2021.
- b) Yes,  the  Hon'ble  court  had  directed  to  take  appropriate  steps  for  amendment  as required in Section 27A to rectify the anomaly .
- c) The  provisions  of  Narcotic  Drugs  and  Psychotropic  Substances  Amendment  Act, 2014  came  in  to  effect  from  01.05.2014.  Prior  to  the  amendment,  clause  (viiia)  of section  2  of  the  said  Act,  contained  sub-clauses  (i)  to  (v),  wherein  the  term  'illicit traffic'  has  been  defined.  This  clause  was  re-lettered  as  clause  (viiib)  by  the  NDPS (Amendment)  Act,  2014  as  a  new  clause  (viiia)  in  Section  2  defining  'essential narcotic drugs' was inserted. However, inadvertently, consequential change was not carried out in Section 27A of the NDPS Act, which cause an anomaly. Though in the matter  of  Julie  Singh  Vs  Union  of  India  in  the  High  Court  of  Bombay  at  Goa  the hon'ble court with regard to Section 27A of the NDPS Act had held that object behind the legislation and the purpose for enacting the same is clearly discernible. Therefore, the legislative intent of the statute, has always been to read clause: (viiib) in section 27A, and already stood therein
- d) The Hon'ble President has already promulgated the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021 (8 of 2021) on 30.09.2021 to rectify the aforesaid anomaly  and  to  carry  out the legislative intent of the statute.  The Government has introduced a Narcotic Drug and Psychotropic Substances Amendment Bill, 2021 in the Lok Sabha on 6.12.2021.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2529 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-13
Subject: Wrong Doings of Bank Employees
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: S. Muniswamy

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2529

TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 th   DECEMBER, 2021(MONDAY)/ AGRAHAYANA 22, 1943(SAKA)

## Wrong Doings of Bank Employees

2529. SHRI S. MUNISWAMY:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is a necessity of having uniform laws for punishments for any wrong doings to the employees of the pubic sector banks as some employees have suffered beyond limit and are just running from pillar to post for justice in a few of the public sector banks;
- (b)  if  so,  whether  the  Government  has  taken  cognizance  of  the  cases  where  the employees have suffered due to the mistakes of the competent authorities for taking a call on any violations of the laws and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  inclined  to  consider  and  revive  the  punishments given  in  such  cases  including  Union  Bank  of  India  and  Canara  Bank  and  if  so,  the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DR. BHAGWAT KARAD)

(a) to (c): Banks are statutory entities established under the Act and their employees are  governed  by  the  provisions  of  the  respective  Act/Rules/Regulations  and  policy decisions approved by the Board of respective banks, inter-alia , conditions of service, including  punishment  awarded  against  banks  employees.  Banks  also  have  a  welldefined  procedure,  approved  by  their  respective  Boards,  related  to  imposition  of penalties against lapses / irregularities /wrong doings to the employees, treating them at  par  without  discrimination.  Further,  the  Government,  in  consultation  with  Central Vigilance Commission, has finalized a consolidated Staff Accountability Framework for Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) accounts upto Rs. 50 crores, other than fraud cases. Public Sector Banks (PSBs) have been advised to suitably revise their respective Staff Accountability  Policy  and  other  relevant  policies,  as  required,  within  this  framework with approval of their respective Boards. The staff accountability framework is aimed at protecting bona-fide decisions taken by the Bank officers/workmen while ensuring accountability for wrongdoing or inaction. It is meant to identify and punish only those Bank  officers/workmen  who  are  prima  facie  responsible  for  the  lapses  of  noncompliance  with  laid  down  systems  and  procedures  or  misconduct  and/or  nonadherence to the 'due- diligence' norms.

Any aggrieved employee, in view of Central Vigilance Commission's vigilance manual, 2017, irrespective of caste or any other factors, may prefer an appeal against the  order  of  punishment,  to  Disciplinary  /  Review  /  Appellate  authority  to  take independent decision based on the facts and merit of the case.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2528 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-13
Subject: Sanction of Circuit in Kerala to Connect Temples
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: N.K. Premachandran

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2528

## ANSWERED ON 13.12.2021

## SANCTION OF CIRCUIT IN KERALA TO CONNECT TEMPLES

## 2528. SHRI N.K. PREMACHANDRAN:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to sanction more schemes under PRASAD and if so the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Sabarimala Sreedharma Sastha Temple is one of the most important pilgrim centre in our Country and if so, the action taken for sanctioning a circuit under PRASAD connecting the other three Ayyappa Temples such as Aryankavu, Kulathupuzha and Achenkovil;
- (c) whether the Government proposes the development of Aryankavu,  Kulathupuzha  and  Achenkovil  Ayyappa  Temples closely  connected  with  the  Sabarimala  pilgrimage  and  the PRASAD Scheme and if so, the action taken thereon;
- (d) whether the Government has conducted any study regarding the pilgrim tourism potential and spiritual tourism potential of Aryankavu, Kulathupuzha and Achenkovil Ayyappa Temples in connection  with  the  Sabarimala  pilgrimage;  and  if  so,  the details there of;
- (e) whether the Government proposes to conduct a study in this regard and if so, the details thereof?

## Answer

(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

MINISTER OF TOURISM

(a) to (c): Identification of the destinations / places for development of pilgrimage tourism infrastructure and approval of projects under PRASHAD  Scheme  of  the  Ministry  of  Tourism  is  a  continuous process, which is done on receipt of suitable proposals / requests from the respective State Government / Union Territory Administration in line with the scheme  guidelines.  PRASHAD Scheme of the Ministry of Tourism is a destination based scheme. Projects  under  the  scheme  are  not  sanctioned  in  the  form  of circuits.  Ministry of Tourism has approved following projects under its  Swadesh  Darshan  scheme  covering  Sabarimala  Temple  for

- development of pilgrimage tourism infrastructure:  Development of Sabarimala -Erumeli-Pampa-Sannidhanam under Spiritual Circuit at the cost of Rs. 99.99 Cr in the year 201617.  Development of Sree Padmanabha Arnamula- Sabrimala under Spiritual Circuit at the cost of Rs. 87.20 Cr in the year 2016-17. (d)  &  (e):  No  Sir.  Projects  under  PRASHAD  and  Swadesh  Darshan Schemes of Ministry of Tourism are considered and approved on the State Governments/  Union  Territories.    The  onus  to  get  such  studies conducted  and  prepare  suitable  projects  lies  with  the  concerned

requests/ proposals received from the respective State Governments / Union Territory Administrations only.

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