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Lok Sabha Question No. 163 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-18
Subject: Declaration of Qila Rai Pithora as Protected Monument
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Annasaheb Shankar Jolle

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 163

TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2022

## DECLARATION OF QILA RAI PITHORA AS PROTECTED MONUMENT

## 163. SHRI  ANNASAHEB SHANKAR JOLLE:

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

- (a) whether  Qila  Rai  Pithora  or  Lal  Kot  in  Delhi  represents  the  earliest  fortified settlement and is dated to early medieval period;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  including its historical and archaeological importance in the reconstruction of history of Delhi based upon the excavations conducted in the 1960s and 1990s by ASI which had resulted in interesting structural remains and archaeological findings;
- (c) whether  only  a  small  portion  of  the  fortified  settlement  of  Lal  Kot  is  under  the protection  of  Government  and  fairly  a  large  part,  prone  to  encroachments,  still unprotected; and
- (d) whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  to  declare  the  entire  settlement  as  protected including the impressive fortification wall?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF CULTURE, TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION

## (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

- (a) Yes, Sir. Archaeological excavation conducted by the Archaeological Survey of India
- & during 1960s and 1990s revealed a sequence of two cultural period i.e., Rajput period
- (b) (middle  of  eleventh  century  to  the  end  of  twelfth  century  CE)  and  Sultanate  period (end of the twelfth century to the middle of the fourteenth century CE).
- (c) Ancient settlement was spread at a fairly large area. Part of the fortified settlement is protected through three notifications under AMASR Act 1958.
- (d) The Government has identified 'Ancient mound including Anang Tal' to declare it as archaeological site and remains of national importance.
Lok Sabha Question No. 161 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-18
Subject: Honorarium for MDMS Workers
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Nusrat Jahan Ruhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 161 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2022

## Honorarium for MDMS Workers

## 161.  SHRIMATI NUSRAT JAHAN RUHI:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that the Government is contemplating to increase the honorarium of Mid Day Meal cooks/ workers in the country;
- (b) if so, by when it is likely to be increased; and
- (c) if not, the reason therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (SMT. ANNPURNA DEVI)

- (a) to  (c):  Under  the  PM  POSHAN  Scheme  (earlier  known  as  Mid  Day  Meal Scheme), Cook-Cum-Helpers (CCHs) are engaged for preparing and serving hot cooked meals at schools. They are honorary workers who have come forward for rendering  social  services.  In  recognition  of  their  services,  the  CCHs  are  paid Rs.1000  per  month  as  honorarium  for  10  months  in  a  year  and  this  is  being continued.  Honorarium  is  also  provided  to  CCHs  for  preparing  and  serving  hot cooked meals in elementary schools during summer vacation in drought affected areas notified by the concerned State Governments. The honorarium expenditure is shared between the Central Government and States and UTs as per the approved sharing pattern. The State Governments and UT Administrations also supplement the honorarium by providing additional funds from their own resources.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 159 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-18
Subject: D-SIB Banks
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shyam Yadav Singh

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.

## 159

To be answered on the 18 th  July 2022/Ashadha 27, 1944 (Saka)

## D-SIB Banks

## 159. SHRI SHYAM SINGH YADAV:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIB) in India;
- (b) whether the Government intends to categorise more Banks in the D-SIB category; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof including the criteria fixed for a bank to be categorised as a DSIB along with the time by which it is likely to be done?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has informed that, based on the data collected from banks as on 31.3.2021, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank Limited and HDFC Bank Limited have been identified as Domestic Systemically Important Banks(D-SIBs).

The banks are designated as D-SIBs by RBI and it has issued Framework for dealing with D-SIBs on 22.7.2014. RBI has informed that, the process of assessment of systemic importance of banks is a two-step process. In the first step, a sample of banks is identified. After that a detailed study to compute their systemic importance is initiated. Based on a range of indicators including size, interconnectedness, substitutability and complexity, a composite score of systemic importance for each bank in the sample is computed. The banks having systemic importance above a threshold are designated as D-SIBs.

The computation of systemic importance scores is performed annually based on the end-March data.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 157 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-18
Subject: Employability Enhance Scheme
Ministry: Education
Asked by: E. T. Mohammed Basheer

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 157 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2022

## Employability Enhance Scheme

## 157.   SHRI E.T. MOHAMMED BASHEER:

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

(a) whether it come to the notice of the government that the employability enhance scheme should be practiced during the education period itself ;

- (b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

## (DR. SUBHAS SARKAR)

(a) to (c)  The National Education Policy (NEP), 2020 lays emphasis on providing internships, imparting  education  in  areas  of  cutting  edge  technologies  like  Artificial  Intelligence,  3-D machining, Big Data Analysis and Vocational Education to enhance the employment potential of the students. It also envisages that the school curricula and pedagogy will aim for holistic development of learners by equipping them with the key 21st century skills and reduction in curricular content to enhance essential learning and critical thinking.

Aligning itself with the vision of NEP, AICTE has formulated its internship policy for students of Technical institutions which mandates internship for all UG/ Diploma students. Also, all AICTE approved  institutions  shall  run  Skill  Development  Courses,  student  developmental activities such as Research Park, Start-up Centre, Innovation Club, Entrepreneurship, Industry institute cell etc. As a part of the government's response to bring down unemployment amongst youth  of  the  country,  AICTE  is  implementing  the  following  programmes  to  improve employability of students:

1. Entrepreneurial Degree/Diploma Program under National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF)
2. National Employability Enhancement Mission (NEEM)
3. Employability Enhancement Training Program (EETP)
4. Opening of ITIs in spare capacity of AICTE approved institutes
5. The Urban Learning Internships Program (TULIP)

Ministry  of  Skill  Development  and  Entrepreneurship  (MSDE)  through  National  Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is supporting the University Grant Commission for three schemes namely Community College, Bachelor of Vocational course (BVOC) & Deen Dayal Upadhyaya (DDU) Kaushal Kendras.

The  Ministry  of  Education  has  been  implementing  the  Samagra  Shiksha  Abhiyan  which supports States for strengthening Government schools and for creation and augmentation of infrastructure facilities based on the gap determined by Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE) and proposals received from the respective State / UT. MSDE is also focusing on using its infrastructure for skill training in schools.
Lok Sabha Question No. 149 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-18
Subject: Inclusion of Pilgrimage Sites of Mithila Region under PRASAD Scheme
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Gopal Jee Thakur

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†149 ANSWERED ON 18.07.2022

## INCLUSION OF PILGRIMAGE SITES OF MITHILA REGION UNDER PRASAD SCHEME

†149. SHRI GOPAL JEE THAKUR:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Shyama Mandir Darbhanga,  Nawada Bhagwati Sthan  and Baba Kusheshwar Sthan Darbhanga are ancient historical religious pilgrimage sites of Mithila region;
- (b) whether  new  employment  opportunities  are  to  be  created  and tourism  is  likely  to  be  developed  by  including  such  pilgrimage places under the PRASAD scheme and developing them as tourist places;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  include  the  said  pilgrimage sites  in  the  PRASAD  scheme  for  the  promotion  and  protection  of the said pilgrimage sites; and
- (d) if  so,  the  time  by  which the said pilgrimage  sites are likely to be included in the PRASAD scheme and the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM

(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a) to (d): Ministry  of  Tourism  has  not  received  any  proposal  from  the State  Government  of  Bihar  for  development  of  pilgrimage  Tourism infrastructure under its PRASHAD Scheme at Shyama Mandir Darbhanga, Nawada  Bhagwati  Sthan  and  Baba  Kusheshwar  Sthan  Darbhanga  in Mithila region of the State.  Under PRASHAD scheme of Ministry projects are selected on receipt of suitable requests/project proposals from the willing  State  Governments/Union  Territory  Administrations  in  line  with the scheme Guidelines.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 146 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-18
Subject: Revenue Deficit of Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Reddeppa Nallakonda Gari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 146

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, July 18, 2022/Ashadha 27, 1944 (Saka)

## REVENUE DEFICIT OF ANDHRA PRADESH

## 146. SHRI N. REDDEPPA:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  total  revenue  deficit  of  Andhra  Pradesh  for  2014-15 financial year was Rs. 22,949 crore;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the amount released to the state was only Rs. 4,118 crore; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  time  by  which  the  Government  intends  to disburse the remaining Rs. 18,831 crore to the State?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (d):  No Sir. The State Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) had reported Revenue Deficit  as  Rs.  16,079  crore  for  the  year  2014-15  (2 nd June,  2014  to  31 st March,  2015). Audited figures as reflected in State Finance Accounts for 2014-15 published by AG (A&E), Andhra Pradesh and Telangana mentioned a Revenue Deficit of Rs. 13,775.76 crore for the reference  period.  This  amount  was  arrived  at  after  taking  into  account  Rs.  2,303  crore released  by  the  Union  Government  during  2014-15.  Further,  AG  (A&E)  informed  that launching  of  new  schemes  by  the  GoAP  viz.  Agriculture  Debt  Redemption  Scheme, assistance  to  DISCOMS  for  taking  over  Financial  Restructuring  Plan  Bonds,  assistance  to APTRANSCO, incentives for industrial promotion and enhanced expenditure on INDRAMMA old age  and  disabled  pension  schemes  by  way  of  broadening  the  base  and monthly pension rate have contributed to Revenue Deficit of Rs. 13,872.44 crore.

Following Section 46(2) of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act (APRA), 2014, the then Vice Chairman NITI Aayog's report on 'Developmental Support to the Successor State of Andhra Pradesh under APRA, 2014 dated 1 st December, 2015' and in order to arrive at a realistic estimate of Resource Gap for the year 2014-15, an amount of Rs. 11,960.87 crore was  disallowed  which  included  expenditure  on  new  schemes  and  impact  of  increase  in monthly pension rate and broadened base of pensioners. However, arrears of Rs. 91.27 crore pertaining  to  2013-14  and  paid  in  2014-15  were  included  in  the  Resource  Gap.  Thus,  the amount of the Resource Gap for the year 2014-15 (2 nd June, 2014 to 31 st March, 2015) was arrived at Rs. 4,117.89 crore, of which entire amount has been released to the Successor State of Andhra Pradesh. Further, based on the request of the State Government of Andhra Pradesh and recommendations of the Committee constituted by the Union Government, assistance to DISCOMS for taking  over  FRP  bonds  amounting  to  Rs.  1,500  crore  was  allowed  and  an amount of Rs. 1,500.00 crore was released to the State of Andhra Pradesh on 31.03.2022.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 145 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-18
Subject: Conversion of Craft Based Tourist Places into Craft Village
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Ganesh Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †145 ANSWERED ON 18.07.2022

## CONVERSION OF CRAFT BASED TOURIST PLACES INTO CRAFT VILLAGE

†145. SHRI GANESH SINGH:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to convert craft based tourist places into craft village;
- (b) if so, whether such proposal of Uchehra village of district Satna in Madhya Pradesh aiming to provide rural employment opportunity through handicraft is lying pending with the Government since year 2020;
- (c) whether it  is  true  that  the  revised  DPR  of  the  said  project  had been sought by the Union Government from the State Government in February, 2022 which has been submitted by the State Government; and
- (d) the time by which the said proposal is likely to be sanctioned?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF TOURISM

(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a):    No,  Sir.  No  such  proposal  has  been  made  by  the  Ministry  of Tourism.

However, Ministry of Tourism has formulated a National Strategy and Roadmap for Development of Rural Tourism in India- An initiative towards Atmanirbhar Bharat. The strategy document inter-alia focuses on conservation and promotion of local art, culture and craft of rural areas.

(b)  to  (d):  Ministry  of  Tourism  has  not  received  any  proposal  of Uchehra village of district Satna in Madhya Pradesh aiming to provide rural employment  opportunity through handicraft  under  Swadesh

Darshan Scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 144 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-18
Subject: Sree Narayana Guru Open University
Ministry: Education
Asked by: N.K. Premachandran

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 144 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2022

## Sree Narayana Guru Open University

## 144. SHRI N.K. PREMACHANDRAN

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the University Grants Commission has received application for conducting distance education in Sree Narayana Guru Open University Kollam Kerala;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

- (c) the details regarding the approval and permission given by the UGC for conducting distance education in Sree Narayana Guru Open University;
- (d)  the  details  regarding  the  courses,  programmes,  projects  approved  by  UGC  on  the  basis  of application submitted by Sree Narayana Guru Open University;
- (e) whether the UGC permitted other universities in Kerala to delink distance education;
- (f) if so, the details thereof;
- (g)  whether  the  UGC  or  the  Government  has  received  request  from  Government  of  Kerala  or other  Universities  in  Kerala  to  delink  the  distance  education  programmes  and  permit  Sree Narayana Guru Open University to conduct such courses; and

(h) if so, the details there of?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (Dr. SUBHAS SARKAR)

(a): Yes, Sir.

(b) to (d): University Grants  Commission (UGC) has received the online application of Sree Narayana Guru Open University Kollam Kerala on 28-05-2022. The application had deficiencies. The  deficiencies  have  been  communicated  to  Sree  Narayana  Guru  Open  University  Kollam Kerala on 23-06-2022 by the UGC.

(e) to (h): The  UGC  has  not  permitted  other  universities  in  Kerala  to  delink  distance education, also the UGC or the Government has not received request from Government of Kerala or  other  Universities  in  Kerala  to  delink  the  distance  education  programmes  and  permit  Sree Narayana Guru Open University to conduct such courses.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 143 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-18
Subject: Rating of Health Insurance Companies
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Sajda Ahmed

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 143

ANSWERED ON - 18.7.2022

## RATING OF HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES

143. SHRIMATI SAJDA AHMED:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has formulated any policy for rating of the Health Insurance companies on the basis of their performance and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government has lifted the regulations for the approval-seeking process to launch new products by the insurance company under use and file system and if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has taken note that the policies introduced under the use and file system lack sustainability and affordability for the targeted customers and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the  number  of  health  insurance  schemes  suspended  or  withdrawn  due  to  noncompliances during the last three Years?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DR. BHAGWAT KARAD) (a):  Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has informed that currently no proposal for performance-based rating of the health insurance companies is under consideration. (b) and (c): IRDAI has informed that, vide circular dated 1.6.2022, they have permitted all general  and  health  insurance  companies  to  introduce  or  modify/revise  all  categories  of products  and  add-ons  offered  under  health  insurance  business  through  'Use  and  File' include having in place a Board approved policy of such products, premium rates appropriately reflecting the benefits and terms and conditions of the underlying products/add-ons, based on the generally accepted actuarial principles, while ensuring self-sustainability and affordability of procedure, subject to complying with certain norms. These norms inter alia these products to the targeted market.

(d):  IRDAI  has  informed  that  no  health  insurance  schemes  have  been  suspended  or withdrawn due to non-compliances during the last three years.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 139 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-18
Subject: Cutting of Trees without Permission
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Kunwar Danish Ali

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 139

TO BE ASWERED ON 18.07.2022

## Cutting of Trees without Permission

## 139. SHRI KUNWAR DANISH ALI

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of trees that have been cut in the country especially in Uttar Pradesh and also  for  construction  of  National  Highway  (NH),  NH-66  Karwar-  Goa  and  Karwar Naval  Port  (Karnataka)  and  the  number  of  trees  that  have  been  planted  as  their replacement;
- (b) whether complaints have been received regrading cutting of trees without permission for above mentioned works; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the action taken against the culprits?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

- (a) Permission  for  felling  of  trees  is  accorded  by  the  concerned  State/UT  Government authorities  as  per  the  State  Specific  Acts,Rules,Guidelines  and  the  orders  of  Hon'ble courts. However, the permission for diversion of forest land for non -forestry purpose is accorded with a condition that the minimum number of trees should be felled.

The  number  of  trees  that  have  been  cut  and  number  of  trees  planted  for  their replacement for the projects is as below:

|   Sl. No. | Name of project/State                              | No. of tees cut   | No. of trees planted   |
|-----------|----------------------------------------------------|-------------------|------------------------|
|         1 | National Highways in Uttar Pradesh in year 2021-22 | 1,09,647          | 13,03,978              |
|         2 | NH-66 Karwar to Goa stretch, Karnataka             | 4,616             | 69,561                 |
|         3 | Karwar Naval Port, Karnataka                       | 22,300            | 9,59,952               |

- (b) As  per  information  provided  by  the  concerned  States,  no  complaints  in  the  above mentioned works was received.
- (c) Does not arise

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Lok Sabha Question No. 135 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-18
Subject: GST on Educational Material
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: D. Ravikumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

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## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.135

## TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, JULY 18 TH  2022/ASHADHA 27, 1944 (SAKA)

## GST ON EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL

## 135.  SHRI RAVIKUMAR D.:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any plan to reduce the Goods and Services Tax(GST) slapped on educational material like pencil, eraser, pen, notebooks etc;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the stand of the Government over the demand of the people to reduce GST on equipments used by differently-abled persons;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  to  increase  the  cess  and  surcharges  slapped  on petrol and diesel; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (b): . GST rates are prescribed on the basis of the recommendations of the GST Council, which  is  a  Constitutional  body  comprising  members  of  the  Central  and  State  Governments. Presently, there is no such recommendation by the GST Council.
- (c): Hearing aids already attract a 'Nil' GST rate, while orthopaedic appliances like crutches, surgical belts and trusses attract a GST rate of 5%.
- (d) to (e): The excise duty rates (including cesses and surcharges) on petroleum products are calibrated  time  to  time  with  the  objective  of  generating  resources  for  infrastructure  and  other developmental  items  of  expenditure,  taking  into  account  all  relevant  factors  like  international product prices, exchange rate, tax structure, inflation and keeping in view the prevailing fiscal situation. At present there is no such proposal.

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