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Lok Sabha Question No. 2450 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-03
Subject: Ration Allocation
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Sanjay Kumar Bandi

## GOVERI{MENT  OF IND!A

## MtNtsTRy OF CONSUMER  AFFAIRS,  FOOD &  puBl.tc  DtsTRtBUTtON DEPARTME}IT  OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2450

## TO BE ANSWERED  ON 3RD AUGUST,  2021

## RATION ALLOCATION

## 2450. SHRI BANDI SANJAY KUMAR:

Will the Minister  of  GONSUMER  AFFAIRS,  FOOD  AND  pUBLtc

DrsrRrBUTrON  svsffir errd, ur<-u sih Trffif,fi'fuarur  **  be preased  to state:

- (a)
- whether the Union Government  had aflocated  ration to at! the states to distribute to  BpL famiries during Govid-{g pandemic period under Pradhan Mantri Garib Katyan Anna  yoiana  (pMGKAy),  if so, the detaits thereof in specific  to the State of Telanganal
- (b)  the manner in which the Government  of rerangana had distributed the same to BPL famitiesl and
- (c) whether any un.distributed amount Government, if so, the details thereop of  ration left  with  State

## ANSWER

MIT{ISTER  OF STATE FOR MINTSTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMEilT AND coNsuMER AFFAIRS,  FOOD &  puBl.tc  DtsTRtBUTtON (SADHV!  NTRANJAN  JYOTT)

- (a): Yes sir, Under the  pradhan  Mantri Garib Katyan  Anna  yoiana,  Govt of lndia has made allocation of foodgrains  @ 5 kg per person per month free of cost for around 80 crore beneficiaries  of at! the 36 states/urs covered under NFSA (Antyodaya Anna  yojana  (AAy) &  priority  Househotds (pHH)) including  those covered  under Direct Benefit rransfer (DBT)  for " p"ioa of 8 months i.e Aprir'November,  2o2o and again simirarry during the period May -Novemberr 20.21. During the year, 2O2O, aboul, Z22 Lakh Metric Tons (LMT) of food'grains  and during the year 2c,21, about 27a LMT foodgrains have been atrocated  free of cost under  pMGKAy  scheme  to approxiriatery 8O Grore NFSA beneficiaries.

ln regard to Telangana,  During the year 2O2Or 7.66 Lakh Metric Tons (LMT) of food-grains  and during the year 2021, ab,oul 6.7{ LMT foodgrains have been allocated free of cost under  pMGKAy  scheme.

- (b): The Targeted Pubric Distribution  system under the National Food security Act (NFSA), 2o{3 is operated under the joint responsibility  of Gentral and state/UT  Governments.  lt is the responsibility of the state/UT Governments  to identifyr eligible households/beneficiaries  covered under NFSA namely Antyodaya  Anna  yojana  (AAy) and priority  househords  (pHH) as per criteria evolved by the concemed  state/ur Government.  lssuance of their ration cards and distribution  of foodgrains  to them as per their entitlement through fair price shops, is also the responsibility of the respective  State/UT Govt.
- (c): A quantity  of t{833.OO MT under  pMGKAy-t,  a quantity  ot 256i27.21 MT under PMGKAY-I! and a quantity  of 675{.45 MTs under  pMGKAy-lll  are left undistributed in regard to state of retangana. Distribution under PMGKAY-IV (July-Novemberr2O2l) is not yet over.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2448 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-03
Subject: Compensation to Farmers Owning Land in Border Area
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Ravneet Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2448

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 03 RD  AUGUST, 2021/ SRAVANA 12, 1943 (SAKA) COMPENSATION TO FARMERS OWNING LAND IN BORDER AREA 2448.  SHRI RAVNEET SINGH BITTU:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that the farmers of around 220 villages in Punjab who own land between the barbed wire fence and the zero line at the India-Pakistan  border  have  not  been  paid  their  due  compensation  for the last few years;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is taking any measures to resolve this issue, in the interest of the poor agitating farmers who are badly impacted by this  impasse,  and  release  the  due  compensation  amount  to  the affected farmers;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NISITH PRAMANIK)

(a) to (e): Farmers having agricultural land between fence and International border  are  paid  compensation  by  the  State  Government  at  a  fixed  rate. Funds towards central share of the compensation are released to the State Government promptly on receipt of demand from the State Government.  The Government of India communicates regularly with the State Government for timely submission of utilization certificates and requirement of funds so that farmers are duly compensated.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2446 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-03
Subject: Fair Price to Farmers for Green Vegetables
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Dharambir Singh

## Government of India

## Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2446

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2021

## FAIR PRICE TO FARMERS FOR GREEN VEGETABLES

2446.  SHRI DHARAMBIR SINGH: (OIH)

## Will  the  Minister  of CONSUMER AFFAIRS,  FOOD  AND  PUBLIC  DISTRIBUTION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that a farmer has to sell his vegetables produce for Rs. one or two per kilogram and when the same produce is sold in the market by retailer it is sold at Rs. sixty to hundred per kilogram;
- (b) if so, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government has contemplated any plan to give fair price to the farmer for green vegetables (tomato and onion);
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether the Government has prepared any plan to check the black marketing on onions and tomatoes, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

(a) to (d)   :      Prices of vegetables are determined by the normal market forces of demand and supply as  well  as  production/harvest  season.  The  prices  of  vegetables  are  also  influenced  by  other  factors such as disruptions in supply chain, functioning of mandis, rainfall, labour, transportation etc.  The Government is implementing market information system where the prices of vegetables are collected through Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) mandis and disseminated for its use by the farmers through Agmarknet portal, Mobile applications etc. for better price realization.

To give fair price to the farmers for green vegetables, the Government is implementing the scheme of 'Operation Greens' for integrated development of Tomato, Onion and Potato (TOP) value chain  since  2018-19.  The  major  objectives  of  the  scheme  inter  alia  include  enhancing  value realization of TOP farmers; Price stabilization for producers and consumers; reduction in post-harvest losses; increase in food processing capacities and value addition in TOP value chain by creating firm linkages  with  production  clusters.  Further,  the  Government  has  extended  the  Short  Term  Price Stabilization  Measures  from  Tomato,  Onion  and  Potato  to  another  41  notified  crops-fruits  and vegetables w.e.f 11.06.2020. As on 19.07.2021, total subsidy of ₹47.66 crore has been released as part of Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan under Operation Greens scheme.

- (e)      :  No report of black marketing of onions and tomato have been received from the States/UTs. State Governments as well as Central Government continue to exercise powers under the Prevention of Black Marketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980 for preventing such practices.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2445 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-03
Subject: Blatant Violations of COVID-19 Norms
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Vellalath Kochukrishnan Nair. Sreekandan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2445

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 03 RD  AUGUST, 2021/ SRAVANA 12, 1943 (SAKA)

BLATANT VIOLATIONS OF COVID-19 NORMS

2445.     SHRI V.K.SREEKANDAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government had asked the States and Union Territories to make  the  officials  concerned  personally  responsible  for  an  laxity  in  the strict enforcement of COVID-19 appropriate behaviour;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether it is a fact that blatant violations of Covid 19 norms had been observed in many parts of the country, if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether it is also true that the State governments have been asked to take steps to prevent any probable future surge; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

(a)  to  (e):    For  effective  containment  of  COVID-19  in  the  country,  the Ministry  of  Home  Affairs  (MHA)  has  been  issuing  Orders/  Guidelines/ advisories  from  time-to-time.    On  noticing  violation  of  COVID  norms  and non-adherence to COVID Appropriate Behaviour in several parts of  the  country,  Ministry  of  Home Affairs on 14 th  July, 2021, requested all

## L.S.US.Q. NO.2445 FOR 03.08.2021

the  State  Governments  /Union  Territory  (UT)  administrations  to  issue directions  to  the  district  and  all  other  local  Authorities  concerned  to regulate the crowded places and take necessary measures for management  of  COVID-19.  It  was  also  communicated  therein  that  the officers concerned should be made personally responsible for any laxity in strict enforcement of COVID Appropriate Behaviour.

State/UT Governments were also requested for stepping up efforts to prevent  any  future  surge  during  the  period  of  low  positivity  of  COVID-19 cases.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2444 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-03
Subject: Benefits of NMMS App
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2444

ANSWERED ON 03/08/2021

## BENEFITS OF NMMS APP

## 2444.   SHRI JASWANT SINGH BHABHOR:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of objectives of the recently launched National Mobile Monitoring software (NMMS) App by the Ministry;
- (b) whether transparency and accountability can be fixed through this App; and
- (c) whether people from rural areas of Gujarat, especially tribal areas will also get benefit through this App?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

- ( a) & (b)  National Mobile Monitoring Software (NMMS) App  was launched by the Hon'ble Minister  of  Rural  Development  on  May,  21  2021.  This  app  is  aimed  at  bringing  more transparency and ensure proper monitoring of the schemes. The NMMS App permits taking real time  attendance  of  workers  at  Mahatma  Gandhi  NREGA  worksites  along  with  geo-tagged photograph. The app helps in increasing citizen oversight of the programme.
- (c) The  National  Mobile  Monitoring  App  is  applicable  for  the  Mahatma  Gandhi  NREGA workers for all the States/ Union Territories.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2438 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-03
Subject: Special Colleges for Blind, Deaf And Dumb
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: P. Ravindhranath

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

## LOK SABHA

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

## (SUSHRI PRATIMA BHOUMIK)

(a) to (c): The National Education 2020 focuses on continuity of common approach of equity and inclusion of persons with disabilities across school and higher education. Further;, the seats in Government/Government   aided   higher educational   institutions for persons with   benchmark disabilities (disability of 40% or more) including persons with visual and hearing impairment;

This Ministry implements a  scheme to provide financial assistance for deaf in five regions of the country; There is no proposal in the Ministry for establishing special colleges for persons with visual impairment and persons with hearing impaired. existing colleges

Under Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme of the Ministry, financial assistance is provided to special schools for persons with hearing/visual/intellectual disabilities to enable them to pursue higher education in colleges in an inclusive

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2438 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2021

Special Colleges for Blind, Deaf and Dumb

## 2438. SHRI P RAVINDHRANATH:

## Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Union Government is aware that blind, deaf and dumb Students are struck down, after completing their schooling  owing to non-existence of adequate Special Colleges for Persons with Disabilities, in the country; being

(b) if whether the Government is having any proposal to establish Special College for blind, deaf and dumb students, under\_Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS) , across the country, including the State of Tamil Nadu; and SO,

(c) if so, the details thereof?
Lok Sabha Question No. 2437 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-03
Subject: Promotion of Cold Chain Scheme
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Abhishek Banerjee

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2437

ANSWERED ON 03 RD  AUGUST, 2021

## PROMOTION OF COLD CHAIN SCHEME

## 2437.   SHRI ABHISHEK BANERJEE:

Will the Minister of Food Processing Industries be pleased to state:

- (a) whether any septs are being taken to promote cold chain which is an important enabler in minimizing post-harvest losses in the food processing sector, if so, details thereof:
- (b) whether any budget has been allotted and funds disbursed for the same so far;
- (c) whether there is any data on multiplier effect in wastage of inputs like water and fertilizers; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)

- (a): In  order  to  minimize  the  post-harvest  losses  and  enhance  value  addition  in  the agricultural produce, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI)  has been implementing the 'Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure Scheme' which a component of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojna (PMKSY). A total of 353 projects have been approved under the scheme till date for various States/UTs.
- (b):  The details of funds allotted and expanded during 2016-17 to 2021-22 is as under:

| Year    |   Budget Estimate (Rupees in Crores) | Revised Estimate (Rupees in Crores)   | Expenditure (Rupees in Crores)   |
|---------|--------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|----------------------------------|
| 2016-17 |                               158.23 | 185.21                                | 184.88                           |
| 2017-18 |                               180    | 198.68                                | 196.15                           |
| 2018-19 |                               400    | 271.59                                | 244.74                           |
| 2019-20 |                               290    | 326.16                                | 271.12                           |
| 2020-21 |                               349.71 | 252.58                                | 207.40                           |
| 2021-22 |                               227.6  | -                                     | 53.45 (as on 30.06.2021)         |

(c) & (d): Soil, water, fertilizer etc.  affect the quality and losses but no quantified data available.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2436 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-03
Subject: Chain Referral Schemes
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: P. C. Mohan

## Government of India Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2436

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2021

## CHAIN REFERRAL SCHEMES

2436.  SHRI P.C. MOHAN:

Will  the  Minister  of CONSUMER  AFFAIRS,  FOOD  AND  PUBLIC  DISTRIBUTION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  frauds  taking  place  in  Chain  Referral  Schemes  or Pyramid Schemes as reported by the media;
- (b) if so, whether the Government is taking any measures to contain such frauds; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

(a) to (c) : The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 defines 'direct selling' as marketing, distribution and sale of  goods  or  provision  of  services  through  a  network  of  sellers,  other  than  through  a  permanent  retail location. Further, the Act provides for the measures to be taken for preventing unfair trade practices in direct selling. The Act is in force w.e.f. 20.07.20.

The  Consumer  Protection  Act  provides  for  a  three  tier  Quasi-Judicial  mechanism  namely, District  Commission,  State  Commission  and  the  National  Commission.  The  Consumers  can  file complaints  regarding  unfair  trade  practices,  including  in  matters  relating  to  direct  selling,  in  the Consumer Commission of appropriate pecuniary jurisdiction, in respect of defective product or deficiency in services.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2434 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-03
Subject: Fertilizer Points in Maharastra
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Vinayak Bhaurao Raut

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO\_ 2434,TO BE ANSWERED ON: 03.08.2021

## Fertilizer points in Maharashtra

## 2434: SHRI VINAYAK RAUT:

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether any infrastructural augmentation is required at the currently operated Fertilizer Points in Maharashtra?
- (b) if so, by what time the work of the said augmentation would be done; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor;

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

## (SHRI MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

(a) to (c): With  regard to the fertilizer retail points  in Maharashtra the State Government has reported that augmentation of infrastructure is required. However, with regard to Railway Rake points for handling fertilizers , Ministry of Railways has informed that Infrastructural augmentation is a need based ongoing process subject to operational and technical feasibility along with resource availability. In Maharashtra, following are the ongoing projects in this regard:

- Improvements of goods shed circulating area at Jalgaon.
- (ii) goods handling facility at Kalamboli. 2nd
- Goods shed line Kalumna:

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2433 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-03
Subject: Violence against Civilians by Police
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Karti P. Chidambaram

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2433

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 RD  AUGUST, 2021/ SRAVANA 12, 1943 (SAKA)

VIOLENCE AGAINST CIVILIANS BY POLICE

2433.     SHRI KARTI P. CHIDAMBARAM:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  note  of  various  reports  of  police violence against civilians in enforcing COVID lockdowns;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, action taken against offending officers and if not, reasons therefore, State and UT-wise;
- (c) whether there has been a sharp increase in the incidents of custodial deaths and torture in police custody in the country;

(d) if so, the details thereof, action taken against offending officers and if not, reasons therefore, State and UT-wise;

- (e)  whether  there  is  a  large  number  of  unreported  cases  of  custodial violence and sexual harassment in the country;
- (f) if so, the details of measures being taken to improve reporting;

(g)  whether  the  effectiveness  of  sensitization  exercises  for  the  police  is being measured in any way; and

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

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

(a) to (b): As  per  seventh  schedule  to  the  Constitution  of  India,  'Police'

and 'Public Order' are state subjects and the responsibilities of maintaining law and  order, including  investigation,  registration/prosecution of crimes,

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conviction  of  accused,  protection  of  life  and  property  etc.  rest  primarily with  the  respective  State  Governments.  Such  information  is  not  being maintained separately.

(c ) to (d):  Based on the information received from National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the details of reported incidents of deaths and torture in Police Custody during the three  years are as under:-

| Item                      |   2018- 19 |   2019- 20 |   2020- 21 |
|---------------------------|------------|------------|------------|
| Deaths in Police Custody  |        136 |        112 |        100 |
| Torture in Police Custody |        542 |        411 |        236 |
| TOTAL                     |        678 |        523 |        336 |

As per information made available by NHRC no such increase has been noticed.

(e) to (f): As per seventh schedule to the Constitution of India, Police and Public Order are state subjects and the State Governments are empowered to deal with such offences which come to their notice as per the extant provisions of the law.

(g) to (h): Sensitization exercise for the police on various aspects of the law is an ongoing process.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2431 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-03
Subject: Central Educational Insititutions (Reservation in Admission) Act, 2006
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: S. Venkatesan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2431 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2021

CENTRAL   EDUCATIONAL INSITITUTIONS   (RESERVATION IN ADMISSION) ACT, 2006

2431. SHRI S. VENKATESAN:

## Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the official(s) of the Government who are tasked with monitoring the implementation of reservation provisions as mandated by the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Act; 2006 (CEI) and the CEI Act; 2019 at the CEIs under various Ministries and the redressal of complaints regarding their violations;
- (b) the time by when last reports about reservation compliance were submitted by each of them; and the details thereof; and
- (c) the total  number of students  admitted in undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD. level programmes at each CEIs as defined in the CEI Act;  2006, along with their SCIST/OBC/EWS/Foreign composition from 2016 onwards?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI A. NARAYANASWAMY)

- (a) to (c): This information is collected by the Ministry of Education; and no details are available in this Ministry:

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