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Lok Sabha Question No. 842 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-07
Subject: Monetary Policy and Financial Inclusion
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Komati Reddy Venkat Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 842 TO BE ANSWERED ON 7 th  FEBRUARY 2022

## MONETARY POLICY AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION

## 842. SHRI KOMATI REDDY VENKAT REDDY:

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the two-way relationship between monetary policy and financial inclusion;
- (b) whether it is a fact that financial inclusion is able to dampen inflation and output volatility which can be achieved by smoothing consumption/by enabling people to draw down financial savings in difficult times for everyday needs and in the process, it makes people interest sensitive;
- (c) if so, whether it is also a fact that inflation targeting monetary policy ensures that even those at the fringe of financial inclusion are secured from adverse income shocks that hit them when prices rise unconscionably, and the financial inclusion appeared to have increased, with the level of the RBI's financial inclusion; and
- (d) if so, the details and the present status thereof, State-wise in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh?

## ANSWER

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

(a), (b), (c) & (d): The relationship between monetary policy and financial inclusion and its  impact  on  inflation  and  various  other  indicators  has  been  mentioned  in  published empirical research conducted on the experience of several countries.

Reserve Bank of India has constructed a composite Financial Inclusion Index to capture the extent of financial inclusion across the country covering various dimensions, using 97 indicators. The annual Financial Inclusion Index increased from 43.4 for the period ending March 2017 to 53.9 for the period ending March 2021.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 839 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-07
Subject: Ban on Firecrackers
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Jagdambika Pal

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 839

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 07.02.2022

## Ban on Firecrackers

## 839. SHRI JAGDAMBIKA PAL:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes a completeban on firecrackers across the country, if so, the detailsthereof;
- (b) the data depicting the number of labourersassociated with the firecracker industry;
- (c) whether there is any study to analyse the DelhiPollution and its causes; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE

(SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

- (a) No Sir,  there  is  no  proposal  from  the  Government  regarding  complete  ban  on  firecrackers

across the country.

The Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, vide Order dated 23.10.2018 in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 728 of 2015 had banned the production and sale of crackers other than Reduced Emission firecrackers (with 20-30% reduction in pollution).

In addition, Hon'ble National Green Tribunal vide Orders dated 09.11.2020 and 01.12.2020 in  Tribunal on its Own Motion Vs. Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change & Others had directed the following:

1. 'There will be total ban against sale or use of all kinds of fire crackers in the NCR from midnight of November, 9 -10, 2020 to the midnight of November 30 - December 1, 2020, to be reviewed thereafter.' (also applicable to all cities/towns in the country where the average of ambient air quality during November (as per available data of last year) fall under 'poor' and above category.)
2. 'There will be total ban on sale and use of all kinds of fire crackers during Covid-19 pandemic in the NCR and all cities/towns in the country where the ambient air quality falls under the 'poor' and above category.'
3. 'During Christmas and New Year, green crackers can be used from 11:55 pm to 12:30 am only at places where air quality is 'moderate' or below as directed by the Hon'ble Supreme Court.'

(b)

In Tamil Nadu, there are 1433 Fireworks Industries in which 58597 workers are working. (c)& (d) The major cause of air pollution in Delhi are due to unfavourable meteorological conditions (October-February  period)  including  industrial  pollution,  vehicular  pollution,  dust  from construction  and  demolition  activities,  road  and  open  areas  dust,  biomass  burning,  stubble burning, municipal solid waste burning, fires in sanitary landfills, burning of firecrackers etc. Source apportionment study has been carried out for Delhi-NCR by TERI-ARAI in the year 2018 which reveals that during winter months, Industries contribute 27% and 30% to PM10 and PM2.5 respectively, Dust (soil, road, and const.) contributes 25% and 17% to PM10 and PM2.5  respectively,  and  Transport  contributes  24%  and  28%  to  PM10  and  PM2.5 respectively.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 837 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-07
Subject: Domestic Workers
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Dulal Chandra Goswami

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 837 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.02.2022

## DOMESTIC WORKERS

†837. SHRI DULAL CHAND GOSWAMI:

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

- (a)whether the Government  has  decided  to  conduct  the  survey regarding  domestic  workers  in  the  country  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (b)whether the Government has prepared any database with regard to domestic  workers  (migrant  and  non-migrant)  and  their  wages  and
- other socio-economic conditions at State level; and (c)if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c): Yes,  Sir.  Labour  Bureau  under  the  Ministry  of  Labour  and Employment,  has  launched  the  fieldwork  for  the  All  India  Survey  on Domestic  Workers  on  22  November  2021.  The  Survey  has  been launched along with release of instruction  manual & schedules. The Survey  Covers  sample  size  from  All  India  (37)  States  /UTs  and    742 Districts.

The objective of the Survey on Domestic Workers (DW) are as follows:

- (i)  To  estimate  the  number/proportion  of  DWs  at  National  and  State level.

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- (ii)  To  estimate  percentage  distribution  of  DWs  Estimates:  Live-in/ Live-out;  Formal/  Informal  Employment;  Migrant/  Non-Migrant; their wages and other socio-economic characteristics.
- (iii)  Household Estimates of Live-in/ Live-out DWs.
- (iv)  Average number of DWs engaged by different types of households.

Ministry of Labour & Employment has developed e-SHRAM portal  which  is  a  National  Database  of  the  Unorganised  Workers seeded with Aadhaar. It has been launched on 26.08.2021 and made available to the States/UTs for the registration of unorganised workers on e-SHRAM portal. As on 1 st  February, 2022, 24.75 crore workers have been registered on the portal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 832 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-07
Subject: Revenue generated from GST Collection
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Kanimozhi Karunanidhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 832

ANSWERED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2022/ MAGHA 18, 1943 (SAKA)

## Revenue generated from GST Collection

832. SHRIMATI KANIMOZHI KARUNANIDHI:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  details  of  revenue  generated from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection from students for obtaining certificates from the central universities, State-wise;
- (b) the details of allocation of revenue collected by charging GST from college students;
- (c) whether the Government has considered to remove GST for obtaining certificates from the central universities; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a):  Services  provided  by  an  'educational  institution'  (which  provides  services  by  way  of, education as a part of a curriculum for obtaining a qualification recognised by any law; or as a part of an approved vocational education course) to its students, faculty and staff are exempt from GST.
- (b), (c) & (d): Does not arise in view of (a) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 831 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-07
Subject: Linking of PAN with Aadhaar
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Vivek Narayan Shejwalkar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.- 831

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2022 / MAGHA 18, 1943 (SAKA)

## LINKING OF PAN WITH AADHAAR

## 831 . SHRI VIVEK NARAYAN SHEJWALKAR :

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the total number of Permanent Account Number (PAN) linked with Aadhaar so far ;
- (b) the time-limit fixed by the Government for linking all PAN cards with Aadhaar cards ;
- (c)  whether  the  income  taxpayers  are  facing  difficulties  in  linking  PAN  cards  with  their Aadhaar cards;
- (d) if so, the details thereof ; and
- (e) the steps taken by the Government to resolve the said problems?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

- (a)  As on 24-01-2022, the total number of Permanent Account Numbers (PANs) linked with Aadhaar is 43,34,75,209.
- (b) The time-limit as extended by the Government for linking all PAN cards with Aadhaar cards is 31-03-2022.
- (c), (d) & (e) There could be different reasons for difficulties in linking PAN card with Aadhaar card faced by the taxpayers. These inter alia may be on account of mismatch between PAN and Aadhaar details in respect of information regarding name, date/year of birth, mobile number for receipt of OTP for linking of PAN, etc. If the mismatch is on account of Aadhaar Card details, the  taxpayer  may  get  the  Aadhaar  details  corrected  by  concerned  authority.  Wherever  the mismatch  or  difficulty  regarding  PAN  card  itself  is  brought  to  notice,  action  is  taken  and resolution is provided to the taxpayer.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 830 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-07
Subject: Uniform Applicability of CCS(RP) Rules, 2008
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Gowdar Mallikarjunappa Siddeshwara

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 830

## TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 07, 2022 MAGHA 18, 1943 (SAKA)

"UNIFORM APPLICABILITY OF CCS(RP) RULES, 2008"

830: SHRI G.M: SIDDESHWAR:

## QUESTION

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is true that in explanation given by the Department of Expenditure through note dated 14/12/2009 to DoPT about methodology adopted in pay fixation in Grade of 4600/- in AssistantIPAs of CCS Cadre, it was mentioned that this methodology is in terms of CCS(RP)Rules 2008; Pay
- (C whether Rule 7 or Rule 11 or any other specific Rule of CCS (RP) Rules 2008 was used in fixation methodology in 2(c) of the said note and if so, the specific details thereof; point
- (b if so, the details of specific reply in this regard;
- (d) whether Section 2 of CCS (RP) Rules 2008 allows its uniform applicability to all government servants appointed in Various Services;
- if so, the reasons for violating Section 2 of CCS (RP) Rules in this regard?
- (e) if so, whether the said methodology is not applicable to employees other than Assistants/PAs; and

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

(a) to (c): On reference from DOPT , during the course f implementation of revised pay structure under the CCS(RP) Rules 2008, this Department vide U.O. Note No 10/1/2009-IC dated 14.12.2009 provided clarifications to DOPT on certain points with regard to the mannerslmethodology of fixation of pay of Assistants/PAs consequent upon the grant of revised pay structure of Grade of Rs. 4600 in the Band 2(Rs. 9300-34800) to them on the basis  of this Department' s OM No. 1/1/2008-IC dated 16.11.2009. Pay Pay

In the case of Government servants who were promoted as Assistants/PAs between 01.01.2006 and 31.08.2008, their pay will be fixed as per the exercised by them. In terms of CCS(RP) Rules, 2008\_ they have the option to () either have their pay fixed We.f. 01.01.2006 to the lower scale which were holding as on 01.01.2006, or (ii) from the date of promotion which took place after 01.01.2006; in such cases, their pay will be fixed with reference to the Fitment Table of the higher pay scale, however, will not be entitled to arrears of pay from 01.01.2006 till the date of option: option they they

(d) to (f): Section-II mentioned in Part A, Part B & Part C of the First Schedule of CCS (RP) Rules 2008, are applicable to respective categories in fixation of pay in revised pay structure as mentioned in the said Section-II of Part A, Part B & Part C of the First Schedule of CCS(RP) Rules 2008.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 829 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-07
Subject: Indian Institute of Management, Visakhapatnam
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Beesetti  Venkata Satyavathi, M V V Satyanarayana

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 829 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.02.2022

## Indian Institute of Management, Visakhapatnam

## 829. DR. BEESETTI VENKATA SATYAVATHI: SHRI M.V. V. SATYANARAYANA:

Will the Minister of Education be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  completed  the  construction  of  campus  as envisaged in Government approved Detailed Project Report (DPR) for establishment of Indian Institute of Management, Visakhapatnam;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  if  not,  the  reasons  thereof  indicating  the  details  and  percentage  of  unfiished work;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  has  set  any  deadline  to  finish  the  said  construction under Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 in this regard; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## A N S W E R MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (DR. SUBASH SARKAR)

- (a) to (e): The construction of campus for Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Visakhapatnam,  as  envisaged  in  Government  approved  Detailed  Project  Report (DPR) for phase-1, has been completed to the extent of about 40% so far. Majority of  the  remaining  work  comprises  equipment  installation  and  commissioning, Mechanical,  Electrical  and  Plumbing  (MEP)  services,  interiors,  furniture  and fixture, etc. The project got delayed by about four months because of disruption on account of second wave of COVID-19. The completion of this phase stands to be as September 2022 considering the testing, commissioning and handing over.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 827 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-07
Subject: Yuwaah Skill Programme
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Asaduddin Owaisi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 827 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.02.2022

## Yuwaah Skill Programme

## 827. SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

Will the Minister of Education be pleased to state:

(a) whether UNICEF has started Passport to Earning (P2E) initiative in collaboration with Microsoft  for  empowering  children  with  entrepreneurial  employment  and  social  skills named 'Yu Waah Skills';

(b) if so, whether this initiative has been taken in 10 countries including India;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether CBSE's 24,000 schools are likely to join this initiative of UNICEF;

(e)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  number  of  children  likely  to  be  benefited  under  this initiative; and

(f) the schools identified by CBSE for this purpose State-wise?

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

(a) to (c):  As informed by UNICEF, it has started Passport to Earning (P2E) program with Microsoft  for  empowering  children  with  entrepreneurial  employment  and  social  skills.  It has  also  been  informed  by  UNICEF  that  Passport  to  Earning  (P2E)  program  has  been branded 'YuWaah Skills' in India.

'YuWaah Skills' (Passport to Earning India) is an e-learning solution that aims to empower  youth  with  free,  job-relevant  skills  and  provide  pathways  to  opportunities  in apprenticeship, entrepreneurship, employment and social impact.

As  per  UNICEF,  India  is  the  first  country  to  pilot  Passport  to  Earning  (P2E) program.  Following  this,  it  will  be  locally  adapted  and  rolled  out  to  several  countries globally, with a potential goal of being in 10 countries within the next 3 years with focus on providing  access  to  quality  content  and  training  on  essential  21st  Century  Skills  for employability and future-readiness.

(d) to (f): CBSE, in collaboration with UNICEF, is making available 'YuWaah Skills' to the students of all its affiliated schools free of cost in a phased manner.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 826 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-07
Subject: DIKSHA Initiative
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Adoor Prakash, K. Muraleedharan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

## DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION AND LITERACY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 826

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 07 TH  FEBRUARY, 2022

## DIKSHA Initiative

## 826. ADV. ADOOR PRAKASH: SHRI K. MURALEEDHARAN:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  number  of  course  completions  and  enrolment  of  students  under  the  DIKSHA Initiative from inception to till date, year-wise;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  maintains  gender-based  data  of  students  under  the DIKSHA initiative;
- (c) if so, the details thereof, gender-wise from inception of the said initiative to till date and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d)  whether  the  existing  programmes  administered  through  DIKSHA  application  and SWAYAM PRABHA have any impact on evaluation strategy to monitor the performance of the programmes; and
- (e)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  if  not,  the  reasons  therefor  along  with  the  steps taken/likely to be taken by the Government to ensure the effectiveness of knowledgedissemination through these platforms?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

## (DR. SUBHAS SARKAR)

(a)to (c) DIKSHA has an  average  page  hit  of  5+  crores  spanning  across  5340+ crores minutes of learning with 2.44 lakh e-contents hosted live as of date. The page hits on DIKSHA from 1st April 2020 is 2,821+ crores, making the total learning sessions of  449+  crores.DIKSHA  is  an  open  access  repository,  free  for  all  citizens.  Student registration is not mandatory on DIKSHA platform to access resources.

(d) & (e) Curriculum  &  textbook  linked  digital  content  are  disseminated  through DIKSHA via QR (Quick Response) codes called Energized Textbooks (ETBs). Several states  conduct  periodic  assessments  to  track  child-wise  improvement  in  the  learning levels and also the achievement of learning outcomes. Based on the data received, an

evaluation strategy is designed and implemented to monitor performance by States. For continuous capacity development, programs of teachers such as NISHTHA integrated  teacher  training  has  been  initiated  (Elementary,  Secondary  and  FLN)  on DIKSHA.  To  ensure  the  effectiveness  and  learning  of  the  participants,  merit-based certificates  are  provided  only  to  participants  who  score  70%  or  above  in  the  course assessment.  To  understand  the  user  behavior  and  also  improve  on  the  content dissemination, several states analyze the average time spent on the content and also the  rating  &  feedback  comments  by  the  user.  To  ensure  time  bound  reach  and effectiveness of the courses, states circulate data dashboards with on-ground coordinators at district & block levels to reach the last mile.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 825 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-07
Subject: Compensatory Afforestation Scheme
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTIO N NO. 825

TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.02.2022

## Compensatory Afforestation Scheme

## 825. SHRI RAM MOHAN NAIDU KINJARAPU:

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

- (a)  the steps taken by the Government to ensure correction of inaccurate implementation of the Compensatory Afforestation Scheme;
- (b) whether the files uploaded to the e-Green Watch portal are not accessible and if so, the steps taken to resolve this issue;
- (c)  whether the Ministry has taken up any steps to follow up on afforested land and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the proportion of incorrect data in the afforestation taken up in Andhra Pradesh;
- (e)   whether any steps are being taken to improve the correctness of data on afforestation in Andhra Pradesh and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (f)   the steps taken to resolve incorrect implementation of compensatory afforestation in Andhra Pradesh?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c) Compensatory Afforestation are being taken up by the State Forest departments as per Annual Plan of Operation approved under Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act and  Rules.  Plantations  raised  under  CAMPA  fund  are  regularly  monitored  by  State Forest  Departments  through  internal  monitoring  and  evaluation  mechanism  of  the States,  by  Forest  Survey  of  India  (FSI)  through  analysis  of  polygons  uploaded  on  eGreen watch portal and also through third party monitoring by external agencies. The polygons uploaded by States/ UTs are verified after  ground truthing. The analysis  of plantations is available on e-Green Watch portal (www.egreenwatch.nic.in). Moreover, no incidences of inaccurate implementation of Compensatory Afforestation have been reported so far.
- (d) to  (f)    As  per  information  received  from  Andhra  Pradesh  State  CAMPA  Authority, there  is  no  incorrect  data  regarding  afforestation  taken  up  in  Andhra  Pradesh.  State Forest  Department  through  training  and  capacity  building  of  field  functionaries,  and also  through  Geomatic  center  and  IT  Wing  ensure  the  correctness  of  data  on afforestation.

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