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Lok Sabha Question No. 1124 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-26
Subject: Dip in GST Collections
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Prasun Banerjee

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 1124

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, JULY 26, 2021/ SRAVANA 4, 1943 (SAKA)

## DIP IN GST COLLECTIONS

## 1124. SHRI PRASUN BANERJEE:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that collections of Goods and Services Tax(GST) has dipped over five per cent in the consecutive quarters of July-September and October-December, 2019 and 13 per cent during April-June and October-December 2020 and 28 per cent in first quarter of 2021-2022;
- (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (c)  the  status  of  economy  along  with  the  reasons  as  to  why  it  is  not  performing  in  full potentiality?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  Gross  GST  collection  including  CGST,  SGST,  IGST  and  GST  compensation  cess  before settlement and refund:
- i. rose by 2.57 per cent during July-September, 2019 QoQ
- ii. rose by 3.06 per cent during October-December, 2019 QoQ
- iii. dipped by 41 per cent during April-June 2020 QoQ
- iv. rose by 7.7 per cent during October-December 2020 QoQ and
- v. rose by 81 per cent in first quarter of 2021-2022 QoQ
- (b) Does not arise in view of (a) above.
- (c)  As  per  the  latest  estimates  released  by  National  Statistical  Office  (NSO),  Ministry  of Statistics and Program Implementation (MoSPI), India's real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is estimated  to  contract  by  7.3  per  cent  during  Financial  Year  (FY)  2020-21.  This  reflects  the unparalleled effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and the containment measures that were taken to control  the  pandemic.  The  contraction  was  consistent  with  India's  enforcement  of  stringent lockdowns  as  reflected  in  the  Government  Response  Stringency  Index  measured  by  Oxford University. The stringent lockdown at the very onset of the pandemic enabled flattening of the pandemic curve  and,  thereby,  provided  the  necessary  time  to  ramp  up  the  health  and  testing infrastructure during the first wave when the uncertainty regarding the pandemic was very high. The fundamentals of the economy remained strong as gradual scaling back of lockdowns, along with the astute support of Atmanirbhar Bharat Mission placed the economy firmly on the path of recovery from the second half of FY 2020-21.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1122 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-26
Subject: Minimum Wages
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: S. Muniswamy, Gajendra Singh Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1122

TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2021

## MINIMUM WAGES

1122. SHRI S. MUNISWAMY: SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH PATEL:

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

- (a)whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  to  put  minimum  wages  to Labour including that in private sector and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)the  time  by  which  it  is  likely  to  be  introduced  and  whether  any category has been fixed for minimum wages in private sector;
- (c)whether the Government has any proposal in this regard and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)the time by which it is likely to be implemented?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): The Minimum Wages Act, 1948, provide for fixing minimum rates  of  wages  in  scheduled  employments  including  those  in  the private sector. Both the Central Government and the State Governments  are  appropriate  Governments  to  fix,  review  and  revise the minimum  wages  and  responsible  for implementation of the provisions of the Act under their respective jurisdictions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1116 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-26
Subject: Eligibility for NET
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Arvind Kumar Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1116 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2021

## Eligibility for NET

1116. DR. ARVIND KUMAR SHARMA:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has prescribed minimum percentage of marks in post graduate  degrees  to  appear  in  National  Eligibility  Test  (NET)  as  a  benchmark  for competence of students for being a lecturer;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  note  that  this  limit  of  minimum  percentage has deprived many students to appear in NET;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF EDUCATION (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

(a)  to  (d):  Under  the  provisions  of  the  University  Grants  Commission  (UGC)  Act, 1956, the UGC is mandated  to take all steps for the promotion and co-ordination of University  education  and  for  determination  and  maintenance  of  standards  of teaching, examination and research in Universities.

The  UGC  has  informed  that  General/Unreserved/General-EWS  candidates who have secured at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in Master's degree or equivalent examination from universities/institutions recognized by UGC in Humanities  and  Social  Science  (including  languages),  Computer  Science  and Applications, Electronic Science etc. are eligible to appear in UGC-NET. Relaxation of 5% is allowed for candidates belonging to Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer),  Scheduled  Castes,  Scheduled  Tribes,  Persons  with  Disability  and  Third gender.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1115 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-26
Subject: Loans to Fake Companies
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Keshari Devi Patel

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1115

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 TH  JULY 2021/ SRAVANA 4, 1943 (SAKA)

## Loans to Fake Companies

## †1115. SHRIMATI KESHARI DEVI PATEL:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the incidents of borrowing loans from the banks and not repaying the same by fake companies is increasing day by day in the country, if so, the details thereof;

(b) the details of the steps taken by the Government to keep a check on the fake companies from borrowing loans;

(c) whether the Government has developed any  mechanism by which fake companies are prevented from borrowing the loans; and

- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): Reserve Bank of India (RBI), vide Master Direction - 'Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction,  2016,  dated  25.2.2016  has  issued  directions  requiring  banks  to  follow  certain customer identification procedures while opening an account of the company. As per the laid down procedure, for opening an account of a company, banks are required to obtain a certified copy each of the following documents, or the equivalent e-documents thereof:

- (i) Certificate of incorporation
- (ii) Memorandum and Articles of Association
- (iii) Permanent Account Number of the company
- (iv) A resolution from the Board of Directors and power of attorney granted to its managers, officers or employees to transact on its behalf
- (v) Documents,  as  specified  for  individuals  in  the  said  directions, relating  to  beneficial owner, the managers, officers or employees, as the case may be, holding an attorney to transact on the company's behalf

In addition to the above, RBI has advised banks to have appropriate Board-approved policies, to carry out necessary due diligence before arriving at a credit decision and to ensure proper assessment of credit application of borrowers. It may thus be seen a well-developed mechanism is in place to prevent fake companies from borrowing from banks.

With regard to details of incidents of borrowing loans from the banks without repayment by fake companies, RBI has informed that the information in this regard, is not maintained with it.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1113 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-26
Subject: Promotion of Cultural Development Programmes
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shankar Lalwani

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1113

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 TH  JULY, 2021

## PROMOTION OF CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES

## †1113 SHRI SHANKAR LALWANI:

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

- (a)    whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  steps  to  promote  cultural  development programmes in various states of the country including Madhya Pradesh;
- (b)    if so, the details thereof;
- (c)   whether the Government proposes to promote the cultural development programmes of the country;
- (d)   whether Sindhi Culture is included in it; and
- (e)   if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e) To protect, promote and preserve various forms of art and culture including Sindhi culture  throughout  the  country,  the  Government  of  India  has  set  up  seven  Zonal  Cultural Centres  (ZCCs).  Madhya Pradesh is  a  member  State  of North  Central  Zone  Cultural  Centre (NCZCC), Prayagraj  and  South  Central  Zone  Cultural  Centre,  Nagpur.  These  ZCCs  engage artists from the State of Madhya Pradesh to showcase their art/talent at Pan India level. ZCCs also  implement a number of schemes viz. Award to Young Talented Artistes, Guru Shishya Parampara  Scheme,  Theatre  Rejuvenation  Scheme,  Research  &  Documentation  Scheme, Shilpgram Scheme, OCTAVE, J & K Festivals and National Cultural Exchange Programme (NCEP) for promotion of cultural development programmes in the country.

The  Ministry  of  Culture  also  organizes  cultural  programmes  like  Rashtriya  Sanskriti Mahotsavs (RSMs) & regional festivals through its Zonal Cultural Centres in various parts of the country, in which Sindhi Culture is also showcased.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1111 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-26
Subject: Privatisation of Vizag Steel Plant
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Kuruva Gorantla Madhav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF INVESTMENT AND PUBLIC ASSET MANAGEMENT (DIPAM)

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.1111 TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, JULY 26, 2021 SRAVANA 4, 1943 (SAKA)

## Privatisation of Vizag Steel Plant

1111.   SHRI KURUVA GORANTLA MADHAV:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether the Government is having any second opinion on Vizag Steel in Andhra Pradesh rather than Privatisation; and
- (b)  if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): No, Sir.
- (b): Does not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1101 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-26
Subject: Relaxation in Vehicle Loans
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: A.K.P. Chinraj

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1101

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 TH  JULY 2021/ SRAVANA 4, 1943 (SAKA)

## Relaxation in Vehicle Loans

## 1101.SHRI A.K.P. CHINRAJ:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is considering to give relaxation to small scale truck owners in interest payment to banks who took vehicle loan;

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

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (c):  Reserve  Bank  of  India  (RBI), vide circulars  dated  6.8.2020  and  5.5.2021,  has already  permitted  lending  institutions  to  implement  resolution  plan  /  restructuring  in respect of eligible loans having stress on account of the COVID-19 pandemic. Such loans also  include  loans  for  vehicles  purchased  for  business  purpose.  These  RBI  circulars empower  banks  to  customize  relief  to  eligible  borrowers  through  grant  of  various concessions in terms of -

- (i) alteration in the rate of interest;
- (ii) sacrifice by lending institution on the amount payable to it as interest;
- (iii) waiving penal interest and charges; and
- (iv) converting  accumulated  interest  into  a  fresh  loan  with  a  deferred  payment schedule.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1100 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-26
Subject: Skill Development Training
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Khagen Murmu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1100 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2021

## SKILL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

## 1100.  SHRI KHAGEN MURMU:

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

- (a) the  details  of  the  number  of  institutes,  which  are  currently  functioning  in Maldaha Uttar parliamentary constituency to provide skill Development Training; Uttar
- (b) the number of youths, who have been benefited in Maldaha parliamentary constituency area by undergoing the said training?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

- (a) Under  Pradhan  Mantri  Kaushal  Vikas  Yojana  (PMKVY),  52  training  centres including  1  Pradhan  Mantri  Kaushal  Kendra  (PMKK)  have  been  empanelled  for imparting short term training courses in the Maldaha district of West Bengal. Out of

which, 16 are operational.

- (b)        Under  PMKVY,  10,460  candidates  have  been  trained  under  short  term training  courses  and  8,547  candidates  have  been  oriented  under  Recognition  of Prior Learning (RPL) component in the Maldaha district of West Bengal.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 1099 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-26
Subject: Criteria to Include Ancient and Historical Sites as Tourism Spots
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Omprakash Bhupalsinh alias Pawan Rajenimbalkar, Sanjay Haribhau Jadhav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†1099

## ANSWERED ON 26.07.2021

## CRITERIA TO INCLUDE ANCIENT AND HISTORICAL SITES AS TOURISM SPOTS

†1099.SHRI OMPRAKASH BHUPALSINH alias PAWAN RAJENIMBALKAR: SHRI SANJAY JADHAV:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the criteria for inclusion of any ancient and historical site in the list of tourist sites as a tourist spot;
- (b) the  total  number  of  ancient  and  historical  sites  included  as  a tourist spot in various States including Maharashtra;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to include Shri Tulja Bhavani temple situated in Osmanabad in the list of cultural and central tourist places;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be included  in  the  central  list  of  tourist  places  and  if  not,  the reasons therefor; and
- (e) whether Shri Tulja Bhavani temple fulfils all the criteria and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

MINISTER OF TOURISM

(a) and (b): The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India has not set any criteria for declaring a site as a tourist site or a tourist spot. Any site, which attracts or has potential to attract tourists, whether it is  a  pilgrimage  site,  historical  or  cultural  site,  or  a  place  related  to wild life, wellness, adventure etc., is termed as tourist spot/ site.

The Ministry of Culture (Archaeological Survey of India) notifies certain  sites  as  protected  sites  and  undertake  the  work  of  their renovation and conservation. Similarly, respective State Governments notify their own list of the State protected heritage monuments / sites.

(c) to (e): At present, there is no such proposal under consideration of the Ministry.

The  development  and  promotion  of  Tourism  is  primarily  the responsibility of the State Government/ Union Territory Administration. The Ministry of Tourism, under the scheme of Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive) provides financial assistance to state Government/ Union Territory Administration    for the development of Tourism Infrastructure in consultation with them. The projects under these schemes  are  sanctioned  subject to availability of funds, submission of suitable Detailed Project Reports, adherence to scheme guidelines and utilization of funds released earlier etc., sanctioning of projects under these schemes is a continuous process.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1098 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-26
Subject: Tax Relaxations for Women Entrepreneurs
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Sukhbir Singh Jaunapuria

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1098

TO BE ANSWERED ON JULY 26, 2021

## TAX RELAXATIONS FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

1098. SHRI SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNAPURIA:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the world ranking of India in the field of women entrepreneurship and the details and names of those women entrepreneurs who have empowered themselves in enterprises in rural and urban areas;
- (b) whether the Government has made provisions for providing special relaxation to women entrepreneurs in income tax;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government in this regard along with the number of women who have applied for entrepreneurs in Rajasthan during the last three years?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  The details of world ranking of India in the field of women entrepreneurship are not available with the government.
- (b)  to  (d)  The  Government  has  taken  several  taxation  measures  to  support  the  industries  and entrepreneurs including women entrepreneurs such as reduction in corporate tax rates, reforms in personal income tax, and abolition of Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT). However, Government has not made any provisions for providing special relaxation to women entrepreneurs in income tax. Information on number of women who have applied for entrepreneurs in Rajasthan during the last three years is not centrally maintained.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1093 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-26
Subject: Electronic Vehicle Charging Points
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: M. K. Raghavan

## Electronic Vehicle Charging Points

1093. SHRI M.K. RAGHAVAN:

## पेोिलयम और ाकृितक गैस मंी

## Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  employees  and  workers  of  oil  producing  companies  are  adequately compensated in the case of occurance of a natural disaster;

(b) if so, the details regarding the same; and

(c) whether the Government plans to install electronic vehicle charging points at all petrol outlets of our country and if so, the details regarding the same?

## ANSWER

पेोिलयम और ाकृितक गैस मंालय म राय मंी ( ी रामेर तेली )

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI RAMESWAR TELI)

(a)  &  (b).  The  employees  of  oil  producing  companies  are  covered  by  various insurance  policies  or  schemes  depending  upon  the  individual  policies  of  the companies and statutory requirements such as Workmen's Compensation Act 1923. The compensation  under  such policies/ insurance schemes may  vary from company to company depending upon nature of work, perceived risks in the area of operations and location of operations.

(c) As  per  the  resolution  dated  08.11.2019  issued  by  Ministry  of  Petroleum  and Natural  Gas  regarding  authorisation  to  market  transportation  fuel,  the  authorised entities  are  required  to  install  facilities  for  marketing  at  least  one  new  generation alternate fuels including electric vehicle charging points at their proposed retail outlets (RO) within  three  years of operationalization of  the  said  outlet  subject  to  the  entity complying with various other statutory guidelines. As on 01.07.2021 the Oil Marketing Companies  (OMCs)  have  installed  418  vehicle  charging  stations  and  41  Battery Swapping Stations across the Country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1091 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-26
Subject: National Overseas Scholarship for ST Students
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: D. Ravikumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS)

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No.1091

TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2021

## NATIONAL OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIP FOR ST STUDENTS

## 1091.  SHRI RAVIKUMAR D.:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-

- (a) the details of the annual allocation of funds to the National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) for Scheduled Tribe (ST) Students in the last three years;
- (b) the number of ST students who have been annually awarded the NOS in the last three years;
- (c) the total annual strength of ST applicants for NOS in the last three years;
- (d) the reason to fix only 20 slots for Scheduled Tribes students;
- (e) the rationale behind fixing the income limit to Rs.6 lakhs per annum and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)       The  details  of  annual  allocation  and  expenditure  of  funds  under  the  scheme  of  National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) for ST students in the last three years is as below:-

(Rs. in Lakhs)

| 2018-19   | 2018-19   | 2018-19     | 2019-20   | 2019-20   | 2019-20     | 2020-21   | 2020-21   | 2020-21     |
|-----------|-----------|-------------|-----------|-----------|-------------|-----------|-----------|-------------|
| BE        | RE        | Utilization | BE        | RE        | Utilization | B.E.      | RE        | Utilization |
| 200.00    | 200.00    | 200.00      | 200.00    | 200.00    | 200.00      | 200.00    | 476.00    | 476.00      |

- (b)      During  the last  three years 20 ST students annually have been awarded provisional award under the NOS Scheme.
- (c)      The year-wise number of applications received under the NOS Scheme during the last three years is as below:-

| Year                                     |   2018-19 |   2019-20 |   2020-21 |
|------------------------------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| Total Application Received               |       138 |       162 |       215 |
| Eligible candidates called for interview |       124 |       127 |       203 |

(d)    The  current  guidelines  provide  for  20  slots  under  the  scheme.  The  number  of  eligible applicants  who  participated  in  the  selection  process  were  fewer  than  the  number  of  eligible applicants.  Suitable candidates were selected for the 20 slots.  However, it was found that even the selected  students  were  not  able  to  avail  of  the  scholarships  for  various  reasons  including  their inability to obtain admission in Universities abroad.

(e)    The rationale behind fixing the income limit to Rs.6.00 lakhs per annum is to cover majority of poorer scheduled tribepopulation for pursuing higher studies abroad.

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