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Lok Sabha Question No. 593 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-06
Subject: Sites identified for Eco-Tourism Development in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Kanimozhi Karunanidhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 593

## ANSWERED ON 06.02.2023

## SITES IDENTIFIED FOR ECO-TOURISM DEVELOPMENT

## IN TAMIL NADU

## 593.  SHRIMATI KANIMOZHI KARUNANIDHI:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  sites  identified  for  eco-tourism  development  in Tamil Nadu;
- (b) the details of financial assistance given by the Government for the development of these sites;
- (c) the details of approved projects and the funds sanctioned for Eco-Tourism in Tamil Nadu;
- (d) whether  the  Government  is  providing  any  incentives  to  the private sector to promote ecotourism in Tamil Nadu; and
- (e)     if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM

(a) to (e): Development of Tourism is primarily the responsibility of the State Governments/UT Administrations. However, the Ministry of Tourism under  its  scheme  of  'Swadesh  Darshan'  provides  central financial assistance to State Governments/UT Administrations etc. for  development  of  tourism  infrastructure  in  the  country  and  the projects under the scheme are sanctioned in consultation with the State Governments/UTs subject to availability of funds, submission of suitable detailed project reports, adherence to scheme guidelines and utilization of funds released earlier etc.

The Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned ₹73.13 crore for the project Development  of  (Chennai-  Mamamallapuram -Rameshwaram -Manpadu -Kanyakumari) in the year 2016-17 under Coastal Circuit theme  of  its  Swadesh  Darshan  scheme.  ₹69.48  crore  has  been released and the project is complete.

The  Ministry  of  Tourism  under  its  scheme  of 'National  Mission  on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASH AD)' has sanctioned two projects in the State of Tamil Nadu as per detail below:

(Amt. in ₹crore)

| Name of the Project       | Year of Sanction /sanction amount.   | release amount/Status   |
|---------------------------|--------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| Development of            | 2016-17/13.99                        | 13.99                   |
| Kanchipuram               |                                      |                         |
| Development of Vellankani | 2016-17/4.86                         | 4.86                    |

Presently, there is no scheme in the Ministry of Tourism to provide incentive  to  the  private  sector  to  promote  ecotourism  in  Tamil Nadu.  However,  the  Ministry  of  Tourism  as  part  of  its  Domestic Promotion and Publicity including Hospitality (DPPH) scheme promotes various tourism destinations and products including those related to Eco-Tourism in the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 592 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-06
Subject: Development of Libraries
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Adala Prabhakara Reddy, M V V Satyanarayana

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.592 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.02.2023

## DEVELOPMENT OF LIBRARIES

## 592. SHRI ADALA PRABHAKARA REDDY: SHRI M.V.V. SATYANARAYANA:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to undertake a Quantitative & Qualitative Survey of Libraries to prepare a baseline data of libraries in India;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefore; and
- (d) the details of other proposed measures to be taken by the Government to promote development of libraries in the country?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a)&(b) Quantitative & Qualitative Survey of Public Libraries was undertaken under the National  Mission  on  Libraries  (NML)  in  all  major  States  /  Union  Territories  of  India  to collect statistics about the public Libraries, for assessing the existing infrastructure of the libraries, to study the pattern of library usage and also to take feedback from the citizens regarding services required etc.

Data were collected from 5140 Libraries and 7120 citizens. The Survey report has been uploaded on the website of RRRLF (www.rrrlf.nic.in) - a nodal agency for the National Mission on Libraries.

- (c) Not applicable

(d)  Ministry  of  Culture  through  its  scheme  called  National  Mission  on  Libraries  (NML), provides  financial  assistance  to  1  State  Central  Library  and  1  District  Library  in  each State / UT for up-gradation of infrastructure & modernization of libraries.

Also, Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation, an autonomous organisation under the Ministry  of  Culture  provides  financial  assistance  under  Matching  &  Non-Matching schemes for development of public library services in collaboration with State / UT library authorities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 591 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-06
Subject: Malviya Mission for Teacher Training
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Gautham Sigamani Pon

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 591 ANSWERED ON 06.02.2023

## Malviya Mission for Teacher Training

## 591. DR. PON GAUTHAM SIGAMANI:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  University  Grants  Commission  (UGC)  has  issued  draft  guidelines  on  Indian Knowledge System training for faculty under the Malviya Mission for Teacher Training which is linked to the Career Advancement Scheme for University and college teachers;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the said training includes learning Chemistry through Ayurveda, Mathematics in the Vedas, and the history of the Indian economy in the Mahabharata and the Arthashastra, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the UGC has invited comments from stakeholders in this regard; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof??

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (e):  Yes  Sir.  In  pursuance  to  the  National  Education  Policy  (NEP-2020),  which  lays special emphasis on the promotion of Indian Languages, Arts and Culture, UGC has circulated the  draft  'Guidelines  for  Training  of  Faculty  on  Indian  Knowledge  Systems'  to  facilitate  a seamless  integration  of  Indian  traditional  knowledge  with  modern  subjects.  The  draft  IKS guidelines has been considered as part of the training modules under 'Malviya Mission' which will also be linked with Career Advancement Scheme as per the UGC regulations.

The draft guidelines inter-alia includes learning Chemistry through Ayurveda, Mathematics in the Vedas, and the history of the Indian economy in the Mahabharata and the Arthashastra.

The draft guidelines are in public domain seeking comments from stakeholders.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 590 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-06
Subject: Pradhan Mantri Innovating Learning Programme-DHRUV
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Malook Nagar

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.590 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.02.2023

Pradhan Mantri Innovating Learning Programme-DHRUV

†590. SHRI MALOOK NAGAR:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has launched Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Programme-DHRUV;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the aims and objectives of the programme and any guidelines issued by the Government in this regard; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

## (SHRIMATI ANNPURNA DEVI)

- (a)  to  (d)    The  Pradhan  Mantri  Innovative  Learning  Programme'DHRUV'  was  launched  by the Government  on  10 th   October,  2019  at  Bengaluru  with  active  participation  &  consultation  of  State Governments to mentor and nurture talented children to enrich their skills and knowledge so that they can realize their full potential and contribute to society. Under this Programme, 30 students of Science group and 30 students of Performing Arts group were selected from class 9 to 12.

Selection of 30 students of Science group and 30 students of Performing Arts group has been made by an Advisory Committee headed by the Principal Scientific Advisor in consultation with the  Department  of  Science  and  Technology,  Atal  Innovation  Mission,  NITI  Aayog  and  National Council  for  Education  Research  and  Training  (NCERT),  Centre  for  Cultural  Resources  and Training (CCRT) and Sangeet Natak Akademi, Ministry of Culture.

During the 14 days programme, structured activities were carried out for students of Performing Arts group at National BalBhavan, New Delhi and for students of Science group at IIT-Delhi and during evenings,  combined  activities  for  both  groups  were  organized.  The  students  were  mentored  and nurtured by renowned mentors from IIT- Delhi, Atal Innovation Mission, NCERT, CCRT etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 588 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-06
Subject: National Lake Conservation Plan
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Mahabali Singh

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 588

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.02.2023

## National Lake Conservation Plan

## 588. SHRI MAHABALI SINGH:

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

- (a) the  details  of  the  lakes  selected  in  the  State  of  Bihar  under  the  National  Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP), district-wise; and
- (b) the  details  of  the  amount  released  and  spent  in  Bihar  under  the  National  Lake Conservation Plan along with its progress report?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b) Motijheel at Motihari in East Champaran District of Bihar was selected under National  Lake  Conservation  Plan  (NLCP)  during  2019-20.  Central  Government approved and sanctioned for 'Renovation, Rehabilitation and Conservation of Motijheel' under NLCP programme at a total cost of Rs 21.99 Crores on cost sharing basis between central and state government of Bihar.Till now, an amount of Rs 9.89 Cr  has  been  released  for  various  activities  such  as  'Deweeding,  Desilting,  Sewage Treatment  Plant,  Peripheral  Drain,  improving  bunds,  Pathways,  Bathing  Ghats, Development of Parks, Water Supply, Sanitary and Plantation works.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 587 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-06
Subject: Devolution of Revenues and Control of Inflation
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Raghu Ramakrishna Raju Kanumuru

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO\_ 587 TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY 6th FEBRUARY, 2023 [MAGHA 17, 1944 (Saka)]

'Devolution of Revenues and Control of Inflation=

## No.587 Shri Kanumuru Raghu Rama Krishna Raju:

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether the Government has taken note of the reported complaints by some States that under the devolution of taxable revenues, of revenues compared to what contribute to the economy of the country and if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto; they get they
- b) Whether the Government has evaluated the approach taken by State Governments to control inflation in their respective States and if so, the details and the outcomes thereof; and
- c) The corrective steps taken by the Government to rein the inflation in the country?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) The Central Government transfers resources to States under Finance Commission Transfers (including devolution from the divisible of Central taxes and duties) and other Grants-in-Aid including Centrally Sponsored Schemes, Central Sector  Schemes etc. as per the allocations  provided in the Union Budget: Net Proceeds of Central Taxes including Central Goods and Service Tax, are devolved to States on monthly basis, as per recommendations of Finance Commission accepted by the Government of India\_ Such net proceeds are ascertained and certified by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, in terms of Article 279 of the Constitution of pool
- (b) & (c): Price situation of major essential commodities in the country is periodically monitored and corrective action is taken as may be necessary. These include supply side measures such as reduction in excise duty on and diesel (May 21, 2022) , prohibition of export of wheat products, imposition of export duty on rice, etc. These measures are aimed at managing inflation across the country. petrol
Lok Sabha Question No. 583 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-06
Subject: Cesses and Surcharges
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Andimuthu Raja

## Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 583

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2023 MAGHA 17, 1944 (SAKA)

## CESSES AND SURCHARGES

583. SHRI A. RAJA:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  beefed  up  its  revenue  in  the  last  few  years  by  levying cesses  and  surcharges  which  are  not  shareable  with  the  States  thereby  considerably reducing their share in gross tax revenues and if so,  the details thereof;
- (b)  whether various State Governments have demanded for cess on crude oil to be included in the divisible pool; and
- (c)  if so, the details thereof and the response of the Government in this regard?

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

- (a) to (c) : The details of collection of major Cess & surcharges are as under:-

(Rs. In crore)

| Financial Year   |   Collection of major Cess and surcharges |
|------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| 2017-18          |                                    218553 |
| 2018-19          |                                    298229 |
| 2019-20          |                                    303646 |
| 2020-21          |                                    401605 |
| 2021-22          |                                    481217 |
| 2022-23 (RE)     |                                    510549 |

Cess  and  Surcharges  are  levied  by  levied  by  the  Central  Government  for  the purposes of the Union under Article 271 of the constitution of India. The proceeds of such surcharge and cess go towards meeting certain specific needs such as financing of Centrally sponsored Schemes.  The benefit of such expenditure also percolates to the States.

Article  270  of  the  Indian  Constitution  excludes  the  surcharge  on  taxes  and  duties referred to in Article 271 and any cess levied for specific purposes under any law made by parliament from the distribution between the Union and the States.
Lok Sabha Question No. 581 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-06
Subject: Role of Cultural Enterprises
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: S. Gnanathiraviam

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No.581 ANSWERED ON 06.02.2023

## ROLE OF CULTURAL ENTERPRISES

## 581. SHRI S. JAGATHRAKSHAKAN:

Will the Minister of Culture be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is cognizant that our cultural enterprises can play a powerful role in evoking an emotional connection with their consumers who would take pride in taking a piece of Indian heritage back home; and
- (b) if so, the initiatives that are proposed to be taken by the Government keeping in view the fact that these enterprises also have greater brand recall value?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF CULTURE, TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

- (a) Yes  Sir,  Archaeological  Survey  of  India  works  according  to  the  provisions  of  the
- & Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act,1958 which mandates
- (b) it to survey, excavate, protect, conserve  and  preserve  archaeological  sites  and monuments  in  the country. However,  along with other amenities for visitors, publication counter with well researched source material, wherever feasible are also set up for better understanding and connection to monument / site.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 579 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-06
Subject: Centre for Excellence
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Sanjeev Kumar Singari

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 579 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.02.2023

## CENTRE FOR EXCELLENCE

## 579. DR. SANJEEV KUMAR SINGARI:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has designated Centre for Excellence for developing India specific knowledge in urban planning and design in existing institutions;

(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(c) whether  the  Government  has  designated  any  institutions  in  Andhra  Pradesh  in  this regard; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d):   In the Union Budget 2022-23 speech, it has been announced that 'For developing India  specific  knowledge  in  urban  planning  and  design,  and  to  deliver  certified  training  in these areas, up to five existing academic institutions in different regions will be designated as centres of excellence'. In this regard, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is handling  the  exercise  to  identify  five  academic  institutions  in  different  regions  imparting knowledge  in  urban  planning  and  design  for  their  designation  as  Centres  of  Excellence (CoEs).

In  order  to  steer  the  process  of  identifying  and  designating  institutions  as  CoEs,  a committee comprising of officials from Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Education), NITI Aayog and leading domain experts was constituted by Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs.

Request for Proposal has been issued, inviting proposals from academic institutes of urban  planning  for  identification  and  subsequent  designation  of  CoEs  from  amongst  these institutions. Proposals have been received which are under scrutiny in Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 578 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-06
Subject: Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana (ABRY)
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Sanjay(Kaka) Ramchandra Patil, Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu, Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy, Balashowry Vallabbhaneni

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 578

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06 TH  FEBRUARY, 2023

## ATMANIRBHAR BHARAT ROJGAR YOJANA (ABRY)

578.  SHRI SANJAY KAKA PATIL:

SHRI BALASHOWRY VALLABHANENI:

SHRI MAGUNTA SREENIVASULU REDDY:

SHRI LAVU SRI KRISHNA DEVARAYALU:

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

- (a) the  details  of  the  targets  and  timelines  under  the  Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana (ABRY);
- (b) the  progress  made  thus  far  in  respect  of  the  said  targets  and timelines;
- (c) whether it is true that many employers and employees are deprived of  the  benefits  under  ABRY  due  to  lack  of  awareness  as  well  as complexities involved;
- (d)
- if so, the steps taken by the Government to address these issues;
- (e) whether the Government proposes to revise the eligibility conditions under ABRY to make it more streamlined; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI RAMESWAR TELI)

(a)  to  (f):  The  Aatmanirbhar  Bharat  Rojgar  Yojana  (ABRY)  was  launched with effect from 1st October, 2020 to incentivize employers for creation of new employment and restoration  of  loss  of  employment  during  Covid-19 pandemic.  The  scheme  was  intended  to  benefit  a  total  of  71.80  lakh members. The terminal date for registration of beneficiaries was 31.03.2022 and the total registration under the scheme till the last date of registration is 75.11 lakh.

Every  establishments/  New-employees  registered  under  ABRY  who were fulfilling the eligibility criteria were benefited under the scheme. As on  24.01.2023,  benefits  have  been  provided  to  60.26  lakh  beneficiaries through 1.51 lakh establishments.

Further, to  increase  awareness  among  employers  and  employees, following measures have been undertaken from time to time:

- i. Employers  not  registered  under  ABRY  were  informed  through messages on EPFO's Employer portal.
- ii. Webinars conducted through Zonal & Regional offices of EPFO with employers / employer associations.
- iii. Awareness via social media outreach.
- iv. Targeted attempts made to educate/encourage the establishments which  have  fulfilled  the  required  criteria  in  past,  but  have  not registered under ABRY.
- v. SMS   to  employers  to  intimate  the  last  date  of  registration  under ABRY and to motivate them for registration.
- vi. Publicity through creatives on website.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 577 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-06
Subject: RGI and National Commission for ST
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 577

TO BE ANSWERED ON- 06/02/2023

## RGI AND NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR ST

## 577. SHRI SAPTAGIRI SANKAR ULAKA:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the list of communities recommended by various State Governments for inclusion in the list of Scheduled Tribes pending with the Union Government; .

(b) whether the Registrar General of India (RGI) and the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes has concurred with recommendation of various State Governments for inclusion of above recommended communities in the Scheduled Tribes list;

(c) if so, the details thereof and the current status of application especially from Odisha; and

(d)  if  not,  the  reasons  for  non-inclusion  and  the  process  by  which  these  communities  will  be included in the list of Scheduled Tribes?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI BISHWESWAR TUDU)

(a) to (d): The Government of India on 15.6.1999 (further amended on 25.6.2002 and 14.9.2022) has laid down the modalities for deciding the claims for inclusion in, exclusion from and other modifications  in  Orders  specifying  Scheduled  Castes  and  Scheduled  Tribes  lists.  As  per  the modalities, only those proposals which have been recommended and justified by the concerned State Government / UT Administration and concurred with by Registrar General of India (RGI) and  National  Commission  for  Scheduled  Tribes  (NCST)  are  to  be  considered  and  legislation amended. All action on the proposals is taken as per these approved modalities.

The  proposals for inclusion in the list of Scheduled Tribes of a State or Union Territory follow certain processes as per the modalities.  This is a continuous process.  Proposals received from the State Government should be accompanied by an ethnographic report.   The proposals are  examined  by  the  Office  of  the  RGI  and  then  by  the  NCST.   In  case  the  proposal  is  not recommended  by the RGI, the State Governments are communicated the points raised by the RGI, so that additional information, if any, maybe furnished by the State Government.  Many such proposals may therefore remain under examination at different levels.