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Lok Sabha Question No. 1227 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-06
Subject: Special Campaign for Registration of Antiquities
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Hibi Eden

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1227

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 06/12/2021

## Special Campaign for Registration of Antiquities

1227. SHRI HIBI EDEN:

## Will the Minister of Culture

संèक ृ ित मंğी

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has been asked to probe the validity of the antiques found at the residence of fake antiquities dealer Monson Mavunkal an accused in the antique fraud case and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the ASI has found that the copper plate manuscript on Sabarimala recovered from the residence is fake and  if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the ASI has conducted any special campaign for registration of antiquities in the possession of private entities in the country and if so, the details including the outcome of the campaign; and
- (d) whether a campaign is also being carried out to ensure that the antiquarian treasures are protected in the form of antiquity and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

- (a) & (b) Yes Sir, the Archaeological Survey of India has been asked by the Crime Branch Central Unit-II, Ernakulam to examine the objects which were in the possession of Monson Mavunkal, the process for which has been initiated.

(c)  &  (d)  The  Archaeological  Survey  of  India  had  conducted  a  special  campaign  for registration  of antiquities from 13th to 28th September 2019. Since then, a total of 4,509 antiquities have been registered till date. Registering Officers have been nominated at each Circle offices of ASI to register the antiquities. Registration of antiquities by ASI is a regular process.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1224 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-06
Subject: Implementation of Sivagiri Tourism Circuit Project
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Adoor Prakash

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1224

## ANSWERED ON 06.12.2021

## IMPLEMENTATION OF SIVAGIRI TOURISM CIRCUIT PROJECT

## 1224. ADV. ADOOR PRAKASH:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the  present  status  of  the  implementation  of  Sivagiri  Tourism Circuit project in Kerala;
- (b) whether the Government has released any funds for the same; and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not whether the Government is considering to release funds for the implementation of project without delay; and
- (d) whether  the  project  will  be  completed  within  the  targeted period?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF TOURISM

(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a) to (b): The    Ministry  of    Tourism  under  its    Swadesh  Darshan scheme    has    sanctioned    the  project    'Development  of  Spiritual Circuit  :  Sivagiri  Sree  Narayana  Guru  Ashram  -  Arruvipuram  Kunnumpara  Sree  Subrahmania  -  Chembazhanthi  Sree  Narayana Gurukulam in Kerala' for total cost of Rs. 6947.00 lakh. The Ministry of  Tourism  has  sanctioned  release  of  Rs.  388.40  lakh  to  India Tourism Development Corporation Ltd., the implementing agency of the project, as per the scheme guidelines.

- (c):
- (d):
- Does not arise.
- The date of completion of this project is 31.12.2022.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1222 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-06
Subject: Brain Drain Phenomena
Ministry: Education
Asked by: E. T. Mohammed Basheer

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1222 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.12.2021

## Brain Drain Phenomena

## 1222. SHRI E.T. MOHAMMED BASHEER:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has studied  the  root  cause  of  the  'Brain  Drain Phenomena';
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to  stop  this  tendency  and motivate students?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) : The Government is committed to not only retain the students passing out of the  premier  educational  institutions  in  the  country,  but  also  attract  the  non-resident Ind ians back to the Country. Under the Prime Minister's Research Fellowship scheme, attractive  fellowship  is  offered  to  selected  students  to  pursue  their  Ph.  D.  in  Indian Universities/  Institutions.  The  Government  has  sanctioned  establishment  of  Research Parks  at  IITs-  Madras,  Bombay,  Kharagpur,  Kanpur,  Delhi,  Guwahati,  Hyderabad, Gandhinagar and IISc Bangalore to augment the research ecosystem in the Country to enable the students to pursue their R&D interests in India, through innovative research. Incubation  Centres  (IC)  at  educational  institutions  seek  to  nurture  technology  and knowledge  based  ventures  through  their  start-up  phase  by  providing  the  necessary support to help entrepreneurs survive in the competitive market and reach a stage where they  can  scale-up  their  ventures  further.  This  Ministry  had  also  launched  Global Initiative  for  Academic  Network (GIAN) which seeks to tap the talent pool of scientists and  entrepreneurs  from  abroad,  including  those  of  Indian  origin,  to  augment  the country's e xisting academic resources.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1220 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-06
Subject: Upper Jonk Irrigation Project
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Basanta Kumar Panda

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1220

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.12.2021

## Upper Jonk Irrigation Project

## 1220.   SHRI BASANTA KUMAR PANDA:

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

- (a) whether  the  Upper  Jonk  Irrigation Project in Nuapada  district of  the  Kalahandi parliamentary constituency is being considered for forest clearance;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c) The Ministry had approved a proposal for Upper Jonk Irrigation Project in the state  of  Odisha  involving  339.523ha  of  forestland  under  Section-2  of  Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 on 07.03.1986.

However, the proposal for additional forest area of 142.699 ha was not approved and  vide  letter  No.  8-88/2000-FC  dated  24.01.2002  the  State  Government  was intimated that the proposal be treated as rejected/closed. The proposal was also rejected by the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1217 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-06
Subject: JNV in Jharkhand
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Chandra Prakash Choudhary

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1217 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6.12.2021

## JNV in Jharkhand

## 1217. SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH CHOUDHARY:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNV) are not being constructed at some locations despite being sanctioned especially in Jharkhand and if so details thereof;
- (b) the details of the schools running on temporary buildings or not fully functional in Jharkhand;
- (c) whether  the  Government  is  taking  cognizance  for  restarting  the  construction work of the said Vidyalayas; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) The Navodaya Vidyalaya Scheme envisages opening of one Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya  (JNV)  in  each  district  of  the  country.  As  on  date,  661  JNVs  have  been sanctioned  in  the  country,  out  of  which  580 JNVs  have  permanent  campus  and construction work is in progress at different stages in 64 JNVs. 17 JNVs (including 01 JNV at Palamu-I district of Jharkhand) could not be constructed due to non-receipt of land from concerned State Government.

(b) 05 JNVs at Pakur - II, Ramgarh, Palamu - I, Palamu - II and Khunti in the State of Jharkhand are functional from temporary buildings provided by the State Government.

(c) & (d): Construction  of  permanent  buildings  for  JNVs  is  a  continuous  process, which depends upon the willingness of the concerned State Government/UT Administration  to  make  available  requisite  suitable  land,  free  of  cost,  in  favour  of

Navodaya  Vidyalaya  Samiti  (NVS)  for  construction  of  the  permanent  building.  For opening  of  JNVs,  the  concerned  State  Government/District  Administration  has  to provide  30  acres  of  land  free  of  cost  and  free  from  all  encumbrances  along  with sufficient  temporary  accommodation  to  run  the  Vidyalayas  for  3-4  years  or  till  own permanent  buildings  are  constructed.  Regular  follow-up  is  being  made  with  the concerned State Governments for providing suitable land, free of cost for construction of the 17 JNVs. Further, the progress of construction work is also monitored regularly with construction agencies to expedite the on-going construction work.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1209 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-06
Subject: Agreement Signed with World Bank
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Anil Firojiya

- (a)  No Sir.
- (b)  Does not arise.
- (c) & (d) Yes Sir. An amount of Rs. 922.80 crores has been released to Madhya Pradesh for local bodies in health sector for FY 2021-22.

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

## LOK SABHA UN-STARRED QUESTION No. 1209

## TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 06, 2021/AGRAHAYANA 15, 1943 (SAKA)

## 'AGREEMENT SIGNED WITH WORLD BANK'

## † 1209. SHRI ANIL FIROJIYA:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- a)  whether any agreement has been signed between India and the World Bank to strengthen the health system in Madhya Pradesh;
- b) if so, the details thereof;
- c) whether  grants  for  local  bodies  in  health  sector  have  been  released  to Madhya Pradesh; and
- d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (FINANCE) (PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)
Lok Sabha Question No. 1196 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-06
Subject: Regulation of Fee Structure
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Arvind Dharmapuri

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1196

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.12.2021

## Regulation of Fee Structure

## 1196.   SHRI ARVIND DHARMAPURI:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  there  is  any  law  that  regulates  the  fee  structure  of  both  the  private  and Government Indian educational institutions;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if  not,  whether  the  Government  is  contemplating  on  the  creation  of  national legislation for the regulation of fees in India; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (d): Education is a subject in the Concurrent List of the Constitution and schools, other than  those  owned  /  funded  by  Central  Government,  are  under  the  jurisdiction  of  the  State Governments. Thus, the matter relating to fees and its components in schools are regulated in terms  of  Rules  and  Instructions  of  the  State  Government  concerned.So  far  as  schools affiliated  to  Central  Board  of  Secondary  Education  (CBSE)  are  concerned,  Rule  7.6  of Affiliation  Bye-Laws, 2018 states thatthe acts and regulations  of the Central and State/UT Governments enacted/framed in connection with regulation of fee in respect of the various categories  of  the  schools  situated  in  the  State  are  applicable  to  the  school  affiliated  with CBSE.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has not prescribed any fee structure for the universities. Fee is decided either by the State Government or by the university concerned in accordance with the provisions of their Act and Statutes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1183 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-06
Subject: Meeting with CMs and FMs
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Kotha Prabhakar  Reddy, Geetha Viswanath Vanga

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1183

TO BE ANSWERED ON: Monday, December 6, 2021/Agrahayana 15, 1943 (Saka)

## MEETING WITH CMs AND FMs

## QUESTION

## 1183. SHRI SHRI KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY: SHRIMATI VANGA GEETHA VISWANATH:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has held any meeting with the Chief Ministers (CMs), Finance Ministers (FMs) and other bankers to sustain economic recovery and spurring investment flows to take stock of concers of critical sectors of the economy; and
- (b) if so, the details and outcome thereof, Statewise?

## ANSWER

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

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

STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO. 1183 RAISED  BY  SHRI  KOTHA  PRABHAKAR  REDDY: SHRIMATI VANGA GEETHA VISWANATH: HON'BLE MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT FOR REPLY ON 06 TH  DECEMBER, 2021 REGARDING MEETING WITH CMs AND FMs

(a)  &  (b): With  a  view  to  enhance  the  investment  climate  in  the  country  post  pandemic, Union Finance Minister (FM) had consultation with Chief Ministers and Finance Ministers of States/Lt. Governors of UTs on 15.11.2021. Government of India has taken concrete steps to increase capital spending and drive an infrastructure and investment-led growth which will lead to  employment  opportunities,  access  to  market  and  materials,  improved  quality  of  life  and empowerment of vulnerable sections. During the interaction, it was also discussed that there is a monetizable asset base in states, which can be leveraged to enhance the capital available for new infrastructure creation and other social sector pressing priorities.

States/UTs  also  raised  few  issues  such  as  need  for  Standard  Operating  Procedure  on environment/forest clearances and enhanced powers to States; Uniform coastal zone regulations framework;  Strengthening  of  Dispute  Resolution  Mechanism  to  strengthen  PPP ecosystem; Strengthening of banking infrastructure to address gaps in banking penetration & credit-deposit ratio in states; Need of State-specific trade policy in North East region of India and Development of Agri-specific infrastructure  throughout the country.

A  two-day  conference  on 'Creating  Synergies  for  Seamless  Credit  Flow  and  Economic Growth' was held on 17th & 18th November 2021 with participation of various industries, banks & financial institutions. The conference discussed flow of credit into different sectors and need to push lending in the productive sectors of the economy.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1181 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-06
Subject: Loans for Restructuring of Co-opeative Banks
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: S. Gnanathiraviam

## Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Economic Affairs Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1181

To be answered on 06.1 2 .2021/ AGRAHAYANA 15, 1943 (SAKA)

## Loans for Restructuring of Co-operative Banks

## 1181. SHRI GNANATHIRAVIAM S.:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has finalised loans from the World Bank and Asian Development Bank to restructure the Co-operative Banks in order to boost credit flow to agriculture sector;
- (b) if so, the details and the terms and conditions thereof;
- (c) the ratio of expenditure likely to be borne by the Centre and the States in the restructuring process; and
- (d) the time by which this process is likely to be completed?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) No Sir.
- (b) to (d) Questions do not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1180 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-06
Subject: Vacant Post of Chancellor
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Abdul Khaleque

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1180 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.12.2021

## Vacant Post of Chancellor

1180. SHRI ABDUL KHALEQUE: Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state: (a) whether the post of Chancellor of North East Hill University is lying vacant for years; (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; (c) whether the Chancellor is also the President of the University court;
2. (d) if so, the methodology by which court meeting are being held without the president?

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

- (a)  &  (b):    Yes,  Sir.    The  post  of  the  Chancellor  of  North  Eastern  Hill  University  (NEHU)  is vacant since 12.09.2017.  The process of appointment of the next Chancellor of the University by the Visitor under the Provisions of Statute 1 of the NEHU Act, 1973 is in advanced stage.
- (c)  &  (d):    As  per  the  Statute  10A  of  the  NEHU  Act,  1973,  the  Chancellor,  if  present,  shall preside over the meetings of the Court.   As per Statute 11(5) of the NEHU Act, 1973, Special meetings of the Court may be convened by the Executive Council or the Vice-Chancellor, or, if there is no Vice-Chancellor, by a Pro-Vice-Chancellor, or if there is no Pro-Vice-Chancellor, by the Registrar.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1173 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-06
Subject: Covid-19 Vaccinated Students
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Ramdas Chandrabhanji Tadas

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1173 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.12.2021

## Covid-19 Vaccinated Students

## 1173. SHRI RAMDAS C. TADAS:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether as per the University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines only partially or fully Covid-19 vaccinated students are/will be allowed to attend colleges physically; and
- (b)  if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) & (b): The University Grants Commission (UGC) has informed that UGC has issued letters  to  Vice-Chancellors  of  all  Universities  and  Principals  of  all  colleges  requesting them  for  coordinated  and  collective  efforts  on  spreading  awareness  about  COVID-19 appropriate behavior and vaccination. These letters are available at https://www.ugc.ac.in/pdfnews/2644226\_Letter-reg-Covid-vaccine.pdf and https://www.ugc.ac.in/pdfnews/Hoarding/UGC\_covid\_letter.pdf.

UGC has further informed that Higher Educational Institutions have been advised through  guidelines  issued  from  time  to  time,  to  carry  out  academic  activities  following necessary  protocols  /  guidelines  /  directions  /advisories  issued  by  Central  /  State Government or competent authorities, in view of COVID-19 Pandemic.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1171 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-06
Subject: Amendment to SFCs Act
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA

## UN-STARRED QUESTION NO. 1171

TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 th  DECEMBER, 2021 / 15 AGRAHAYANA, 1943 (SAKA)

## AMENDMENT TO SFCs ACT

1171 : SHRI SAPTAGIRI SANKAR ULAKA

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Moratorium period for PMEGP loans would be provided in near future and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to amend SFCs Act giving more leverage to the SFCs  with  diversification  of  activities  commensurating  the  present  competitive business scenario and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government proposes to the Central Government to give any budgetary grant to SFCs against their NPAs and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): The  guidelines of Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) already  include  provision  regarding  moratorium.  As  per  Clause  8.6  of  the  guidelines, repayment schedule may range between 3 and 7 years after an initial moratorium as may be prescribed by the concerned bank/financial institution.
- (b) & (c): No such proposal is under consideration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1169 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-06
Subject: HS Codes and Tariff Rates
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Srinivas Kesineni

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

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## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1169

## TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY THE 6 TH   DECEMBER, 2021 AGRAHAYANA 15, 1943 (SAKA)

## HS CODES AND TARIFF RATES

## 1169.   SHRI KESINENI SRINIVAS:

Will the Minister of FINANCE  be pleased to state:

- (a) the HS Codes and the tariff rates of the products for which the tariffs have been raised during the last five years;
- (b) the segregation of the HS Codes of these products according to the BEC (Rev 5) classification and for which category of products tariffs have been raised the most;
- (c) whether these tariff increases have catered to correct the inverted-tariff structure problem; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  other  non-tariff  measures  that  the Government is taking in this direction?

## ANSWER

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

(a), (b), (c) and (d): Tariff rates have been increased in the ranges of 2.5% to 70% for 1170 Harmonized System (HS) Codes at 8-digit level in the last 5 years. Tariff rates are based  on  the  Harmonized  System  Nomenclature  (HSN)  codes  prescribed  by  World Customs  Organization  (WCO).  These  are  not  based  on  BEC  (Rev  5)  classification. These  tariff  increases  and  non-tariff  measures  have  multiple  objectives  such  as correcting inverted duty structure, encouraging domestic manufacturing etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1165 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-06
Subject: Central University in Jharkhand
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Sanjay Seth

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1165 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6.12.2021

## Central University of Jharkhand

†1165. SHRI SANJAY SETH:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) the  number  of  foreign  subjects  which  are  taught  in  Central  University  in Jharkhand;
- (b) the details of the subjects related to skill development which are taught in the Central University in Jharkhand;
- (c) the details of the number of subjects on which research facility is available in the Central University in Jharkhand and the total number of students enrolled therein;
- (d) whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  to  expand  the  Central  University  in Jharkhand in future; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) As  informed  by  Central  University  of  Jharkhand,  the  foreign  subjects  which are  taught  in  the  University  are  Korean,  Chinese  and  Tibetan  language courses.
- (b) Central  University  of  Jharkhand  is  offering  M.Tech  and  Ph.D  programme incorporating  skill  development  courses  in  05  (five)  Engineering  disciplines namely  1.  Nanoscience  and  Technology  2.  Energy  Engineering  3.  Water Engineering and Management 4. Transport Science and Technology and 5. Computer Science and Technology.
- (c) There  are  23  subjects  on  which  research  facility  is  available  and  118  Ph.D Students are enrolled in Academic year 2020-21.
- (d) & (e): No such proposal is under consideration at present.

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