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Lok Sabha Question No. 4016 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-28
Subject: Scholarship to Young Artists
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Dileshwar Kamait, Jugal Kishore Sharma, Geeta Kora, Riti Pathak

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4016 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.03.2022

## SCHOLARSHIP TO YOUNG ARTISTS

4016.     SHRI DILESHWAR KAMAIT:

SHRI JUGAL KISHORE SHARMA: SHRIMATI RITI PATHAK:

SHRIMATI GEETA KORA:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  providing  scholarships  to  the  young  artists  through  the Centre for Cultural Resource and Training (CCRT);
- (b)  the number of young artists who are to be provided scholarships in Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand,  Bihar  and  Madhya  Pradesh  including  the  amount  allocated  in  this  regard during the last three years; and
- (c) the number of young artists who have been provided the said scholarship in Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh during the last three years?

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

## (G. KISHAN REDDY) ANSWER

- (a) Yes sir, Government is providing scholarships to the young artists through the Centre for Cultural Resource and Training (CCRT). In this scheme, a scholarship of Rs. 5,000/- per month  is  provided  to  selected  scholars  for  a  period  of  02  years  in  four  equal  six monthly installments.
- (b)&(c)  The scholarships are decided and given as per the eligibility of the applicant only. No separate State-wise quota is fixed for scholarships. The number of young artists who have been selected for scholarships under the scheme from the States of Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh during the last three years are given below:-

| State           |   Number of selected scholars |
|-----------------|-------------------------------|
| Jammu & Kashmir |                             9 |
| Jharkhand       |                            14 |
| Bihar           |                            38 |
| Madhya Pradesh  |                            89 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 4015 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-28
Subject: Funds from Religious Institutions
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Dhal Singh Bisen

Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue

## LOK SABHA

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, MARCH 28,2022 Chaitra 7, 1944 (Saka)

## UN-STARRED QUESTION NO.4015

## FUNDS FROM RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

- (a) whether funds are received by the Government from various religious institutions;
- (b) if so, the names of such religious institutions/spots wherefrom these funds have been received during the last three years;
- the amount of these funds received during the said period, State/UT-wise; and
- (d) the details of the utilisation of funds received from these religious institutions?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): Religious Institutions pay tax and non tax revenues to the Government as per the existing legal  framework. However, the information about the total amount by them to Government under various heads is not maintained separately. paid

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4013 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-28
Subject: Third Phase of PMJDY
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Dayakar Pasunoori, Venkatesh Netha Borlakunta, Gaddam Ranjith Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4013

ANSWERED ON MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2022/ CHAITRA 7, 1944 (SAKA)

## Third Phase of PMJDY

## 4013.  SHRI PASUNOORI DAYAKAR:

## SHRI VENKATESH NETHA BORLAKUNTA:

DR. G. RANJITH REDDY:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details the third phase of Prime Minister Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) including the manner in which it is different from the first two phases;
- (b) the details of the schemes of the Government that have linkages with PMJDY accounts; and
- (c) whether the Government is planning to add some more to the said accounts and if so, the details thereof?

## Answer

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

(a) With a view to increase banking penetration, promote financial inclusion and to provide at least one bank account per household across the country, a National Mission on Financial Inclusion (FI) known as Pradhan Mantri Jan DhanYojana (PMJDY) was announced on 15 th  August, 2014. The scheme was formally launched on 28 th August, 2014 at National level by the Hon'ble Prime Minister. Comprehensive financial inclusion was proposed to be achieved by 14 th August, 2018 in 2 phases as under:

## Phase I (15 th August, 2014  -  14 th August, 2015):

- Universal access to banking facilities in all areas, except those with infrastructural and connectivity constraints.
- Providing Basic Banking Accounts and RuPay Debit card with inbuilt accident insurance cover of Rs. 1 lakh.
- Financial Literacy Programme.

## Phase II (15 th August, 2015  -  14 th August, 2018):

- Overdraft (OD) facility upto Rs. 5,000 after six months of satisfactory operation/history.
- Creation of Credit Guarantee Fund for coverage of defaults in overdraft accounts.
- Unorganised sector pension schemes like Swavlamban.

## Extension beyond 2018:

- PMJDY has been extended beyond 14.8.2018 with the focus on opening of accounts shifting from 'every household' to 'every unbanked adult'; and
- Making the scheme more attractive with upward revision in (i) OD limit from Rs.5,000 to Rs.10,000 and (ii) accident insurance cover on RuPay card holders from Rs.1 lakh to Rs.2 lakh.

(b) & (c) Benefits under various Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes of the Government are remitted to the bank account numbers indicated by the eligible beneficiaries. The indicated account may be a Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) account or a normal saving bank account.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4011 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-28
Subject: OCEANS 2022 Conference and Exposition
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Kotha Prabhakar  Reddy, Geetha Viswanath Vanga

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4011 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.03.2022

## OCEANS 2022 Conference and Exposition

## 4011. SHRI KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY: SHRIMATI VANGA GEETHA VISWANATH:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and the National Institute of Ocean  Technology  are  jointly  hosting,  OCEANS  2022  conference,  a  biannual event  of  global  marine  researchers,  technologists,  engineers,  students  and policymakers;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the outcome thereof; and
- (c) whether  delegates discussed  on  topics related to climate change,  global warming, vagaries of weather, combating coastal erosion, marine pollution and micro-plastics with the theme as 'Inspire-Innovate Sustain along with Observations of the U.N. Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development' which is attempting to reduce the impact of climate change through renewable energies and if so the details thereof along with the outcome thereof?

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

(a)  &  (b):  The  OCEANS  2022  conference  was  jointly  organised  from  21 st   to  24 th February,  2022  on  a  hybrid  mode  by  IIT  Madras  and  National  Institute  of  Ocean Technology. The Conference paved a platform for engineers, scientists and academicians  to  come  together  along  with  industry  to  formulate  solutions  for betterment of humankind with sustainable development on ocean resources.

c): A Panel Discussion with special address by Executive Secretary of Intergovernmental  Oceanographic  Commission  of  UNESCO  (IOC-UNESCO)  on  the topic of ' Climate change solutions & the Ocean Decade ' was held with moderators from  National  Oceanic  and  Atmospheric  Administration  (NOAA)  and  Department  of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. The presentations and discussions were made on issues pertaining to ocean environment and engineering including climate change, coastal  erosion,  marine  pollution  and  micro  plastics.  The  discussions  brought  out recommendations for sustainable solutions driving the blue economy, protecting the oceans  from  over  exploitation,  importance  of  bilateral  or  multilateral  collaborations, science-based decisions for sustainable management of ocean resources, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4010 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-28
Subject: Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Asaduddin Owaisi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.4010

TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.03.2022

## Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980

## 4010.  SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

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

- (a) whether  to  streamline  green  clearance  process  and  to  speed  up  key  projects  the Government has released consultation paper on proposed amendments to the Forest (Conservation) Act 1980 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether suggestions sought from stake holders have been received by the Government and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the  projects  related  to  strategic  importance  including  those  of  defence  and security needs are proposed to be exempted from obtaining prior green approval;
- (d) if so, whether stake holders have objected to the exemptions in some fields; and
- (e) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  time by  which the Forest (Conservation) Act 1980 - is likely to be amended?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (e) Based  on  concerns  and  suggestions  received  from  State  Governments,  Union territories, Union Ministries and various organizations, Ministry of Environment,  Forest  and  Climate  Change  had  sought  comments  of  the  State Governments,  Union  Territory  Administrations  and  other  stakeholders  by circulating a Public Consultation Paper. Besides in Hindi and English languages,  the  consultation  paper  was  placed  in  public  domain  in  vernacular languages  also.  The  paper  invited  views,  comments  and  suggestions  from various  stakeholders  including  the  State  Governments  and  Union  territory Administrations, with a view to incorporate appropriate suggestions in the draft amendment. The proposed amendment is intended to strengthen the efforts of forest  conservation  and  to  make  the  implementation  of  the  provisions  of  the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 more effective.

The Ministry has also written to the Chief Ministers of the State Governments, Administrators/Lt. Governors of the Union Territories and Chief Secretaries of the States and UTs requesting to send comments of their respective Governments/Administrations. More than 5600 comments have been received in  the  Ministry  from  various  stakeholders,  including  those  in  vernacular languages. The comments received are being examined and the further course of action would be taken accordingly as per prescribed procedure.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4009 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-28
Subject: Extension of Loan Moratorium
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Bhartruhari Mahtab

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4009

To be answered on the 28 th  March 2022/ Chaitra 7, 1944 (Saka)

## Extension of Loan Moratorium

## 4009. SHRI BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has issued any instructions/guidelines to the banks and other lenders  to  provide  extension  of  loan  moratorium  due  to  the  COVID-19  pandemic  in  the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof including the number of beneficiaries who availed the moratorium on payment of loans between 1st August, 2021 and 1st December, 2021 in Odisha;
- (c) whether the banks charge compound interest after the moratorium period and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government has taken any decision for waiving of interest on various loan repayments including agricultural, small scale industry, education and self help group loans during the current COVID-19 crisis in the country and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): To mitigate the debt servicing burden on account of the COVID-19 pandemic and to ensure continuity of viable businesses, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), vide circular dated 27.3.2020  (COVID-19  Regulatory  Package)  had  permitted  lending  institutions  to  grant  a moratorium of three months on payment of all instalments falling due between 1.3.2020 and 31.5.2020, in respect of all term loans, and to defer the recovery of interest in respect of working capital  loans  for  the  same  period,  which  was  further  extended  by  three  months, i.e. up  to 31.8.2020, vide RBI's circular dated 23.5.2020. As per the said circulars, interest was to continue to  accrue  during  the  moratorium  period, i.e. from  1.3.2020  to  31.8.2020.  As  per  RBI, 8,06,59,105  borrowers,  including  those  in  the  state  of  Odisha,  had  availed  of  benefit  of moratorium, as on 31.8.2020.

The Government, in view of the unprecedented and extreme COVID-19 situation, provided ex-gratia relief  to  eligible  borrowers,  by  way  of  payment  of  difference  between  compound interest and simple interest, on the outstanding as on 29.2.2020, for the moratorium period, i.e. from 1.3.2020 to 31.8.2020. Under this, approx. 19.92 crore borrowers have been benefitted with an aggregate ex-gratia amount of Rs. 6,474 crore approx.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4008 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-28
Subject: Fund for Digital Education
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Anurag Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No- 4008

ANSWERED ON-  28/03/2022

## FUND FOR DIGITAL EDUCATION

4008. SHRI ANURAG SHARMA:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  there  has  been  any  endeavour  to  earmark  a  separate  fund  for  digital education and awareness of our Tribal fraternity so that their lives may be made easier in the changed scenario; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SMT. RENUKA SINGH SARUTA)

(a) and (b): Yes Sir.   Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) through Education  and  Research  Network  of  India  (ERNET  India),  an  autonomous  scientific society  under  (MeitY),  is  executing  a  project   entitled  'Establishment  of  Intelligent Educational Infrastructure (SMART) in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs)'.   The 2  year project aims at setting up of digital classrooms in 175 Eklavya schools which are functioning from their own buildings. The project is being funded jointly under  Schedule  Tribe  Component  (STC)  of  MeitY  (90%  contribution)  and  Ministry  of Tribal  Affairs  (MoTA) (10% contribution). The total outlay of  the project is Rs.3629.75 lakh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4005 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-28
Subject: Funds Allocated for Promotion of Rural Tourism
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Bheemrao Baswanthrao Patil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4005 ANSWERED ON 28.03.2022

## FUNDS ALLOCATED FOR PROMOTION OF RURAL TOURISM

4005 SHRI B. B. PATIL:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has formulated any scheme to bring improvement in various sectors to promote rural tourism in the country;
- (b) If so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the funds allocated during the last three years for promotion of rural tourism, State-wise and year-wise?

## ANSWER

(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

MINISTER FOR TOURISM

(a) to (c):  Yes, Sir. Recognising the potential of rural tourism in the country, the Ministry of Tourism had identified Rural Circuit as one of  the  thematic  circuits  for  release  of  funds  to  States/UTs  for development  of  tourism  related  infrastructure  under  the  Swadesh Darshan Scheme.

The  details  of  the  projects  sanctioned  by  the  Ministry  of Tourism under the Rural Circuit theme of Swadesh Darshan Scheme in the country are given below:

(in Rs. Crore)

| State/ Year of sanction   | Details                                                          |   Amount Sanctioned |   Amount Released |
|---------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|-------------------|
| Bihar 2017-18             | Development of Gandhi Circuit: Bhitiharwa- Chandrahia- Turkaulia |               44.65 |             35.72 |
| Kerala 2018-19            | Development of Malanad Malabar Cruise Tourism Project            |               80.37 |             23.77 |

Apart from the above, Ministry of Tourism has also formulated a National Strategy and Roadmap for Development of Rural Tourism in  India  -  An  initiative  towards  Atmanirbhar  Bharat.    The  strategy document focuses on the following key pillars:

i Model policies and best practices for rural tourism ii Digital technologies and platforms for rural tourism iii Developing clusters for rural tourism iv Marketing support for rural tourism v Capacity building of stakeholders

- vi Governance and institutional framework

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4001 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-28
Subject: Health and Education Cess
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Y. S. Avinash Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4001

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2022/CHAITRA 7, 1944 (SAKA)

## HEALTH AND EDUCATION CESS

4001. SHRI Y.S. AVINASH REDDY:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has given any clarification in relation to 'Health and Education cess' as business expenditure proposal on extending tax benefits to manufacturing companies and start-ups reaffirms the commitment to Atmanirbhar Bharat,
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) and (b): Through the Finance Bill, 2022, it has been proposed to amend sub-clause (ii) of clause (a) of  section  40  of  the  Income-tax  Act,  1961  to  clarify  that  any  surcharge  or  cess,by  whatever  name called, paid on tax amount shall not be allowed as business expenditure.

- (c)  In view of (a) and (b), this does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4000 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-28
Subject: Annual Programmes on Important Persons
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Ramya  Haridas

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4000 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28 MARCH 2022

## ANNUAL PROGRAMMES ON IMPORTANT PERSONS

## 4000. Ms. Ramya Haridas:

WILL THE MINISTER OF CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) the State-wise details of annual programmes organised by the Government on saints, celebrities, great personalities, inspirational freedom fighters, revolutionaries and important persons along with the measures adopted to include the related anecdotes for their contribution towards the country's culture in postIndependence era? and
- (b) the details of proposals sent by the Kerala Government for the construction of the buildings for the cultural centres in different parts of the State, and details of the approval  accorded  in  this  regard  and  current  status  of  the  construction  work thereon?

## ANSWER

## Minister of Culture, Tourism and Development of North Eastern Region (Shri G. Kishan Reddy)

- (a)  No  such  programmes  are  organized  other  than  Gandhi  jayanti.    However, Ministry of Culture commemorates birth centenaries and special anniversaries like 125th/150th/175th etc. of eminent Indian personalities and important historical events of our country.
- (b)    The  details  of  proposals  received  from  Govt.  of  Kerala  under  the  scheme  of Tagore Cultural Complexes (TCC) are as under:

|   Sl. No. | Name of the State Govt. Projects                         | Recommended Amount   | Released Amount   | Current Status                                                                                                          |
|-----------|----------------------------------------------------------|----------------------|-------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|         1 | Renovation of Tagore Theatre, Thiruvanathap uram, Kerala | Rs. 24.60 crore      | Rs.5.803 crore    | Letter issued to the project authority for sending requisite documents for release of balance amount of approved grant. |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3999 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-28
Subject: Skill Hub Initiative Programme
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Kripanath Mallah

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3999 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.03.2022

## SKILL HUB INITIATIVE PROGRAMME

## 3999.  SHRI KRIPANATH MALLAH:

Will  the  Minister  of  SKILL  DEVELOPMENT  AND  ENTREPRENEURSHIP  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is proposing to launch Skill Hub Initiative program within the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of the estimated amount under this program;
- (d) the details of the target set;
- (e) whether the Government has planned to cover Assam under this program; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefore?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SHRI RAJEEV CHANDRASEKHAR)

(a) to (d) Ministry of Skill development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) in co-ordination with  Ministry  of  Education has  launched  the  Skill  Hubs  Initiative  (SHI) as  a  pilot  on 01.01.2022 under central component of PMKVY 3.0.

SHI aims  at  creating  shared  infrastructure,  aligning  with  the  needs  of  the  local economy  and  addressing  the  needs  of  all  target  segments  for  vocational  training.  It focuses  on  introduction  of  skill  training  programme  in  the  education  ecosystem  as envisioned in the National Education Policy, 2020 (NEP, 2020).  Skill Hubs are nodal skill centres  identified  to  provide  skill  development  and  vocational  training  opportunities  to target  population  segments  from  class  6 th to  8 th (introduction  to  world-of-work  through orientation, industry visits, bag-less days), Class 9 th to 12 th (aimed at exposing students to skill  development  avenues),  school  dropouts,  and  out-of-education  (aimed  for  academic credit, mainstreaming back to education and or apprenticeship and employment linkages).

The  estimated outlay of SHI is Rs. 700 crore. As on 23.03.2022, a total target of around  9.3  lakh  students  has  been  earmarked  under  SHI.  Out  of  which,  1.56  lakh candidates have been enrolled so far.

- (e)  and (f)        SHI  is  being  implemented  in  the  State  of  Assam. Till  23.03.2022,  22,600 targets have been allocated in State of Assam.

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