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Lok Sabha Question No. 1881 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-19
Subject: Digital Banking Service
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Nishikant  Dubey

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1881

ANSWERED ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2022/AGRAHAYANA 28, 1944(SAKA)

## DIGITAL BANKING SERVICES

## 1881. DR. NISHIKANT DUBEY:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that most of the rural population are not well versed with digital banking;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has taken steps to educate the rural population with regard to digital banking services; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

The Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance (DR. BHAGWAT KARAD)

(a) to (d) A pan-India Financial Literacy and  Inclusion survey has been conducted by Reserve Bank  of  India  (RBI),  based  on  3  parameters  namely,  financial  knowledge,  attitude  and behaviour. As per the survey done by RBI on a total score of 21, the average urban & rural score for different zones is provided below:

| Zone    |   Urban |   Rural |
|---------|---------|---------|
| North   |    11.5 |    11.5 |
| East    |    12.1 |    12.1 |
| Central |    12.5 |    12.1 |
| West    |    12.6 |    12.5 |
| South   |    11.2 |    10.3 |

Government, RBI and Banks have taken various measures to promote and create awareness about digital banking services such as:

- i) The Digital Finance for Rural India - Creating Awareness and Access (DFIAA) Scheme for conducting awareness sessions on digital finance options available for rural citizens;
2. ii) Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyaan Scheme is implemented as a Central Sector Scheme by Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology through CSC e  - governance services India Ltd. with active collaboration of all the State governments and UTs;
3. iii) RBI conducts  Electronic  Banking  Awareness  and  Training  Programmes  through  its  regional offices to create awareness about digital payments;
4. iv) RBI has been carrying out multi channel public awareness media campaigns to sensitise public about how to be vigilant while using digital banking.  RBI has also carried out multi lingual media campaigns on themes like 'Convenience of Digital Banking', Safety of Digital Banking etc.;
- v) RBI conducts Financial Literacy Week every year since 2016 to propagate financial education;
6. vi) Banks conduct special camps through their Financial Literacy Centres (FLCs) on 'Going Digital' through Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and *99# (USSD);
7. vii) Rural  Branches  of  Banks  conduct  camps  covering  all  the  messages  of  Financial  Awareness Messages Booklet and two digital platforms i.e. UPI and *99# USSD; and
8. viii) Banking Correspondents also create awareness while facilitating transactions in the rural areas because of their familiarity with local population.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1880 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-19
Subject: Construction of Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan Memorial
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Sanjay Bhatia

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No.†1880

TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.12.2022

## CONSTRUCTION OF SAMRAT PRITHVIRAJ CHAUHAN MEMORIAL

†1880 Shri Sanjay Bhatia:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the measures proposed to be taken by the Government to remove the hurdles  in  the  way  of  construction  of  Samrat  Prithviraj  Chauhan   Memorial  and  research Centre  at  Taravadi  in  Karnal  where  Samrat  Prithviraj  Chauhan  encountered  Mohammad Shahabuddin Ghauri;
- (b) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  invoke  intervention  of  the  higher  ups  in  the Archaeological Survey of India in this regard; and
- (c) if so, the details in the regard ?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF CULTURE, TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION

(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

- (a) to (c):   There is no such proposal under consideration of Government of India
Lok Sabha Question No. 1875 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-19
Subject: Complaints against Ansal Group of Companies
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Anil Firojiya, Andimuthu Raja

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 1875 ANSWERED ON 19-12-2022

## COMPLAINTS AGAINST ANSAL GROUP OF COMPANIES

## 1875: SHRI A. RAJA:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a)   Whether any complaints have been received against Ansal Group of Companies or their family members, promoters, Directors and Associates by the Government;
- (b)   If so, the action taken by the Government thereon;
- (c)    Whether  any  action  has  been  taken  by  the  Government  to  investigate  against  the  said company either through Serious Frauds Investigation Office (SFIO) or the Department of Income Tax or any other agency; and
- (d)   If so, the details thereof ?

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

(a) Yes, certain agencies of the government have received complaints against some entities of Ansal Group.

(b) to (d): The Directorate of Enforcement has recorded 03 cases under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 and has initiated investigation in 01 case under Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA).

CBI  has  registered  a  regular  case  against  M/s.Ansal  Properties  and  Infrastructure Limited  in  2019,  wherein  chargesheet  was  filed  on  31.12.2020  in  the  Hon'ble  Court  of Special  Judge,  CBI  cases,  Panchkula,  Haryana.  However,  no  action  was  recommended against M/s.Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Limited on conclusion of investigation. Also, CBI  has  registered  2  complaints  against  M/s.Ansal  Properties  and  Infrastructure  Limited during the year 2022, out of which one complaint was closed after due verification.

Registrar  of  Companies,  Delhi  has  received  several  complaints  from  depositors against  M/s.  Ansal  Properties  &  Infrastructure  Limited  and  M/s.Ansal  Housing  Limited (formerly known as M/s. Ansal Housing and Construction Limited). Further, the Ministry of Corporate  Affairs  has  directed  Regional  Director  (Northern  Region)  for  inspection  of  the records of the companies namely M/s. Ansal Properties &  Infrastructure  Limited and M/s. AnsalBuildwell Limited under section 206 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013.

The Income Tax Department (ITD) conducts suitable action, including search and survey operations, scrutiny assessment as per law in relevant caseswhere any credible information is received about violation of provisions of Income Tax Act, 1961. Reassessment proceedings u/s 147 read with the section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 are being carried out in certain cases  of  the  group.  Further,  disclosure  of  information  regarding  specific  taxpayers  is prohibited except as provided under Section 138 of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1874 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-19
Subject: Plastic Recycling Targets
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Debasree Chaudhuri

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1874

TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.12.2022

## Plastic Recycling Targets

## 1874.   MS. DEBASREE CHAUDHURI:

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

- (a)  the details of categories of plastic packaging and the details of harmful impact of plastic packaging on environment and earth;
- (b)  whether it is a fact that Government announced plastic waste recycling targets and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)    the  details  of  stringent  steps  Government  proposes  to  take  if  entities  fail  to  follow the mandated recycled target?

## ANSWER

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

(a):  Unmanaged  and  littered  plastic  waste  including  plastic  packaging  waste  has  adverse impacts  on  terrestrial  and  aquatic  ecosystems.  The  Ministry  of  Environment,  Forest  and Climate Change has notified the guidelines on Extended Producer Responsibility for plastic packaging  under  Plastic  Waste  Management  Rules,  2016,  in  the  Gazette  of  India  on  16th February 2022.

As per guidelines, plastic packaging has been covered under the following categories:

- i. Category- I : Rigid plastic packaging
- ii. Category-II: Flexible plastic packaging of single layer or multilayer (more than one layer with different types of plastic), plastic sheets or like and covers made of plastic sheet, carry bags, plastic sachet or pouches
- iii. Category-III: Multilayered plastic packaging (at least one layer of plastic and at least one layer of material other than plastic);
- iv. Category IV: Plastic sheet or like used for packaging as well as carry bags made of compostable plastics
5. (b):  The  targets  for  minimum  level  of  recycling  (excluding  end  of  life  disposal)  as  per Guidelines, are given below

## Minimum level of recycling (excluding end of life disposal) of plastic packaging waste (% of Extended Producer Responsibility Target)

| Plastic Packaging Category   |   2024-25 |   2025-26 |   2026-27 |   2027-28 onwards |
|------------------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-------------------|
| Category I                   |        50 |        60 |        70 |                80 |
| Category II                  |        30 |        40 |        50 |                60 |
| Category III                 |        30 |        40 |        50 |                60 |
| Category IV                  |        50 |        60 |        70 |                80 |

- (c):  Environmental  Compensation  shall  be  levied  based  upon  polluter  pays  principle,  with respect to non-fulfilment of Extended Producer Responsibility targets by Producers, Importers & Brand Owners, for the purpose of protecting and improving the quality of the environment and preventing, controlling and abating environment pollution.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1873 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-19
Subject: Migrant Labourers from Neighbouring Countries
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shardaben Anilbhai Patel, Jagannath Sarkar, Mitesh Rameshbhai (Bakabhai) Patel

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1873 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.12.2022

## MIGRANT LABOURERS FROM NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES

†1873. SHRIMATI SHARDABEN ANILBHAI PATEL: SHRI MITESH RAMESHBHAI PATEL (BAKABHAI): SHRI JAGANNATH SARKAR:

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

- (a)whether  any  scheme  is  being  implemented  by  the  Government  to regulate migrant labourers coming from neighbouring countries like Bangladesh, Nepal etc.;
- (b)whether  the  Government  has  a  list  of  the  exact  number  of  such migrant labourers of neighbouring countries; and
- (c)if  so,  the  details  of  employment  provided  during  each  of  the  last three years, State/UT-wise?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Government  of  India  is  not  implementing  any  specific scheme  for  regulating  the  migrating  labourers  from  neighbouring countries such as Bangladesh, Nepal etc.

However,  the  data  related  to  Employment  Visa  issued  to foreigners belonging to neighbouring countries during the period from 01.01.2019 to 08.12.2022 is enclosed at Annexure

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Annexure referred to in reply to Part (a) to (c) of Lok Sabha Un-starred question no. 1873 for answer on 19.12.2022 regarding  Migrant Labourers from Neighbouring  Countries

## Employment Visa issued to foreigners belonging to neighbouring Countries during the period from 01.01.2019 to 08.12.2022 .

|   Sl. No. | Nationality   |   2019 (Full Year) |   2020 (Full Year) |   2021 (Full Year) |   2022 (Upto 08.12.2022) |
|-----------|---------------|--------------------|--------------------|--------------------|--------------------------|
|         1 | Afghanistan   |                 15 |                  4 |                  4 |                        1 |
|         2 | Bangladesh    |                431 |                141 |                155 |                      373 |
|         3 | China         |               9878 |               1151 |               1836 |                     2118 |
|         4 | Myanmar       |                216 |                 59 |                 18 |                       42 |
|         5 | Sri Lanka     |               2528 |                750 |                577 |                     1210 |

Nepal and Bhutan nationals do not require Indian Visa to enter India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1872 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-19
Subject: Funds allocated to Odisha for various Projects
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Mahesh Sahoo

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1872

## ANSWERED ON 19.12.2022

## FUNDS ALLOCATED TO ODISHA FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS

## 1872.SHRI MAHESH SAHOO:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  allocated  any  funds  to  the  State  of Odisha over the last five financial years under Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) and 'Integrated Development of Theme Based Tourist Circuit';
- (b) if so, the details thereof, year-wise;
- (c) the  names of the projects and the present status for which funds have been allocated; and
- (d) whether  the  State  Government  has  submitted  any  new  Detailed Project Report of new sites for consideration under the scheme in Odisha?

## ANSWER

(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM

(a) to (c): Details of the projects approved for the State of Odisha under Pilgrimage Rejuvenation  and  Spiritual,  Heritage  Augmentation  Drive (PRASHAD) and 'Integrated Development of Theme Bases Tourist Circuit Swadesh Darshan ' Schemes of the Ministry of Tourism are given below:

PRASHAD Scheme: Project viz. ' Infrastructure Development at Puri, Shree Jagannath Dham -Ramachandi - Prachi River front at Deuli under Mega Circuit ' was approved in the year 2014-15 with the approved cost of Rs. 50.00 Cr. with release of an amount of Rs.10.00 Cr. On 03.06.2022 the Ministry  of  Tourism  declared  the  project  complete  to  the  extent  it  was executed.  Formal project closure report along with Utilization Certificate are  awaited  in  the  Ministry  of  Tourism  from  the  State  Government  of Odisha.

Swadesh Darshan Scheme:  Project viz. ' Development of Gopalpur, Barkul,  Satapada  and  Tampara  under  Coastal  Circuit ' was  approved  in the year 2016-17 at the cost of Rs.70.82 Cr.  Amount of Rs.63.56 Cr has been  released  for  the  project.    Physical  progress  of  91.24  %  has  been recorded under the project. (d): Receipt  of  the  proposals  from  the  State  Governments  and  Union Territory Administrations for identification of destinations and approval of projects under the schemes of the Ministry of Tourism, is a continuous process.  The proposals received are examined in the light of respective scheme guidelines before taking any decision.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1871 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-19
Subject: Excavation of Port City to establish Maritime Heritage Complex
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: S. Ramalingam

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1871

ANSWERED ON 19.12.2022

## EXCAVATION OF PORT CITY TO ESTABLISH MARITIME HERITAGE COMPLEX

1871. SHRI RAMALINGAM S.

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the Government has taken  any recent steps to further excavate and document the important port city and major trading centre of Chola Era, such as Poompuhar/Kaveripoompattinam and to establish National Maritime Heritage; and

- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a) & (b)  No, Sir. There is no such proposal to excavate any port city of Chola Era by the Archaeological  Survey  of  India  (ASI).  However,  ASI  is  working  with  the  Ministry  of Shipping to develop National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal in Gujarat.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1869 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-19
Subject: Government Degree College in Rajahmundry, A.P.
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Margani Bharat

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1869

ANSWERED ON 19.12.2022

## GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE IN RAJAHMUNDRY, A.P.

## 1869. SHRI MARGANI BHARAT:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  approved  funds  for  enhancing  quality  and  excellence  in  the Government Degree College in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh under the Rashtriya Uchchtar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA);

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the status of works that have been taken up and completed in the above said college?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (c)  Under  the  scheme of Rashtriya  Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA), Government Degree College in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh has been approved central support under two components. Under the component of 'Infrastructure Grants to colleges', central share amounting to Rs. 1.20 crores has  been  approved  and  under  the  component  of  'Enhancing  Quality  and  Excellence  in  Select Autonomous Colleges' central share amounting to Rs. 3.00 crores has been approved.

Under  RUSA,  subsequent  to  approval  of  an  institution  by  the  Project  Approval  Board  of RUSA, the release of  central  share  for  the  institute  is  dependent  on  timely  submission  of  complete proposal along with the requisite documents by the State. Due to non-submission of complete proposal of  Government  Degree  College,  Rajahmundry  under  the  component  of  'Enhancing  Quality  and Excellence in Select Autonomous Colleges', funds could not be released for the same. Since the period of  the  second  phase  of  the  scheme  is  over,  it  has  been  decided  not  to  carry  forward  the  central committed liability of this college under this component. However, with respect to the component of 'Infrastructure Grants to colleges', the full approved central share amounting to Rs. 1.20 crores for the college has been released. As informed by the State, the works undertaken by the college such as new construction of classrooms building, renovation of existing facilities and procurement of equipment are complete.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1864 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-19
Subject: RGI and National Commission for ST
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - 1864

TO BE ANSWERED ON- 19/12/2022

## RGI AND NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR ST

## 1864. SHRI SAPTAGIRI SANKAR ULAKA:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the list of communities recommended by the Odisha Government for inclusion in the list of Scheduled Tribes during the last three years;
- (b) whether the Registrar General of India (RGI) and the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes  has  concurred  with  recommendation  of  Odisha  Government  for  inclusion  of  above recommended communities in the Scheduled Tribes list;
- (c)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  current  status  of  application  especially  Jhodia,  Durua  and Dora tribes of Odisha; and
- (d)  if  not,  the  reasons  for  non-inclusion  and  the  process  by  which  these  communities  will  be included in the list of Scheduled Tribes?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI BISHWESWAR TUDU)

- (a) to (d) : Proposals have been received from State Government of Odisha for inclusion in the list  of  Scheduled  Tribes  including  communities,  Jhodia,  Durua  and  Dora.  However,  no  new proposal has been received during last three years.

The Government of India has approved the modalities for deciding the claims for inclusion in, exclusion  from  and  other  modifications  in  the  Orders  specifying  lists  of  Scheduled  Tribes. According to these modalities, only those proposals which have been recommended and justified by the State Government/UT Administration concerned, can be processed further. Thereafter, it has to be concurred with by the Registrar General of India (RGI) and the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) before being considered for amendment legislation. All actions on the proposals are taken as per these approved modalities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1858 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-19
Subject: Grants to Central Institute of Classical Tamil and Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan
Ministry: Education
Asked by: S. Jothimani

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 1858

ANSWERED ON - 19/12/2022

## GRANTS TO CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF CLASSICAL TAMIL AND RASHTRIYA SANSKRIT SANSTHAN

1858.  MS. S. JOTHIMANI:

Will the Minister of Education be pleased to state:

(a)  the  details  of  the  number  of  Indian  Chairs  abroad  (in  classical  languages) established by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations; (b)  whether  the  Government  intends  to  establish  an  Indian  Chair  on  the  Tamil Language, and if not, the reasons therefor; (c)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  or  intends  to  take  to  promote  Tamil  as  a classical language; and (d)  the  data  on  the  grants  released to  the Central Institute  of  Classical Tamil and Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan since 2014, year-wise?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b) : The Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) has signed Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) with eight International Universities for establishment of Indian Chairs abroad in classical languages comprising of Sanskrit and Tamil. The ICCR has  established a Tamil Chair in Poland.

(c):    The  Government of India has established a separate institute namely Central Institute  of  Classical  Tamil  (CICT),  Chennai  which  works  for  the  development  and promotion of Classical Tamil.  For promotion of Classical Tamil, the CICT conducts seminars,  workshops,  short  term  projects  and  translation  of  Tirukkural  and  other classical texts into Scheduled Languages and other languages.

(d):  Grants released to CICT for promotion of Classical Tamil and grants released to Central  Sanskrit  University  (CSU),  New  Delhi  for  promotion  of  Sanskrit  language alongwith Pali and Prakrit languages and their literatures, which is as follows:

(Rs.in lakhs)

| Year    |    CICT |     CSU |
|---------|---------|---------|
| 2014-15 |  827.36 | 12580   |
| 2015-16 | 1199.68 | 16147.4 |
| 2016-17 |  510.44 | 14919.7 |
| 2017-18 | 1067.63 | 19831.1 |
| 2018-19 |  465.25 | 21438   |
| 2019-20 |  980.78 | 24699.3 |
| 2020-21 | 1173    | 19285.1 |
| 2021-22 | 1186.15 | 19883.2 |

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