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Lok Sabha Question No. 5265 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-04-04
Subject: Assessment of Forest
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Kalyan Banerjee

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 5265

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 04.04.2022

## Assessment of Forest

## 5265.   SHRI KALYAN BANERJEE:

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

- (a) whether the Niti Aayog's strategy for new India @ 75 report 2019 reported that the current  forest  cover  is  only  24.62%  against  the  target  of  33%  by  2022,  if  so,  the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether it is a fact  that the official method of identification and definition of forest land includes agro forestry  entities  like  orchards,  bamboo  and  palm  fields  and  other tree crops thereto; and
- (c) if so, the rationale therefor along with the justification on the accuracy of the claimed and scientific assessment of quantifying forest land and carbon stocks thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) The National Forest Policy  1988  envisages  to  have  a  minimum  of  one-third  of  the total land area of the country under forest or tree cover. Continuous efforts are being made to achieve the  goals  as  envisaged  in  the  National  Forest  Policy  and  over  the years the Forest and Tree cover of the country has been showing a positive trend. This increase  may  be  attributed  to  plantation/  afforestation  activities,  better  conservation and protection measures, natural regeneration and enhancement of existing forests.
- (b) The  Forest  Cover  reported  in  India  State  of  Forest  Report  does  not  make  any distinction  between  the  origin  of  tree  crops  (whether  natural  or  manmade)  or  tree species, and encompasses all types of lands irrespective of their ownership, land use and  legal  status.  Thus  all  the  tree  species  along  with  bamboos,  fruit  bearing  trees, coconut  palm  trees  etc.  on  all  the  areas  including  forest,  private,  community, government or institutional land where coverage is more than one hectare and canopy density is more than 10% are termed as Forest Cover.
- (c) As per decision 19/Conference of Parties (CoP) 9-Kyoto Protocol, the forest can be defined by any country depending upon the capacities and capabilities of the country as follows:-

Forest- Forest is defined structurally on the basis of

-  Crown cover percentage: Tree crown cover- 10 to 30% (India 10%)
-  Minimum area of stand: area between 0.05 and 1 hectare (India 1.0 hectare) and
-  Minimum height of trees: Potential to reach a minimum height at maturity in situ of 2 to 5 m (India 2m)

India's definition of forest for India State of Forest Report (ISFR) purposes has been taken  on  the  basis  of  above  three  criteria  only  and  very  well  accepted  by  United Nations  Framework  Convention  on  Climate  Change  (UNFCCC)  and  Food  and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for their reporting/communications.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5264 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-04-04
Subject: Tribal University in Rajasthan
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Kanakmal Katara

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5264 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.04.2022

## Tribal University in Rajasthan

†5264.  SHRI KANAKMAL KATARA :

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to establish a Tribal University in Banswara, Rajasthan to teach tribal language, culture and history; and
- (b) the names of the schemes under implementation to attract foreign students who come to India to study the ancient culture ?

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

(a) & (b) Setting up of a Central University is a continuous process.  There is a Central  University  at  Kishangarh,  Rajasthan  beside  other  institutions  of  higher education  like  Indian  Institute  of  Technology (IIT),  Jodhpur,  National  Institute  of Technology  (NIT),  Jaipur  and  Indian  Institute  of  Management (IIM),  Udaipur  which also  cater  to  the  need  of  tribal  students.  The  Central  Government  has  already established two Central Tribal Universities namely the Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak and Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh, Vizianagram  with  a  view  to  provide  avenues  of  higher  education  and  research facilities primarily for the tribal population of the country. However, at present there is no  proposal  under  consideration  in  the  Ministry  for  setting  up  of  a  Central  Tribal University  in  the  State  of  Rajasthan.  In  order  to  attract  foreign  students  to  Indian higher educational institutions, the Government is running Study in India scheme. In addition, research collaboration between Indian and foreign institutions are promoted under SPARC (Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5263 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-04-04
Subject: Reduction in Customs and Excise Duties
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Ravindra Kushawaha

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

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## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5263

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY THE 4 TH  APRIL, 2022 CHAITRA 14, 1944 (SAKA)

## REDUCTION IN CUSTOMS AND EXCISE DUTIES

## 5263. SHRI  RAVINDRA KUSHWAHA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has reduced customs and excise duties on various items after the announcement of demonetisation;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the estimated shortfall in revenue caused in the financial year 2017-18 as a result thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to    (c): Rates  of  customs  and  excise  duties  are  reviewed  periodically  as  part  of Union Budget exercise, taking into account relevant factors including revenue, interest of  domestic  producers  and  user  industry,  export  promotion  etc.  Indirect  tax  revenue collection has grown consistently since 2017-18.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5262 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-04-04
Subject: Introduction of Rhinoceroses in Corbett Tiger Reserves
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: K. Shanmuga Sundaram

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 5262

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 04.04.2022

## Introduction of Rhinoceroses in Corbett Tiger Reserves

## 5262.  SHRI SHANMUGA SUNDARAM K.:

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

- (a) whether  the  Uttarakhand  State  Wildlife  Board  has  cleared  a  proposal  by  the  Wildlife Institute of India (WII) to introduce Rhinoceroses in the Corbett Tiger Reserve to boost tourism and revive the habits of species that survive on low-height grass;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the status of proposal;
- (c) whether  the  Government  will  take  similar  steps  for  providing  wild  life  animals  to Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) located in Tamil Nadu since poaching incidents are zero or nil; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reason therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b) As  reported  by  the  State,  the  Uttarakhand  State  Wildlife  Board  has  approved introduction  of  Rhinoceros  in  the  Corbett  Tiger  Reserve  which  requires  due statutory clearances.
- (c) & (d) No proposal in this regard has been received from the State Government of Tamil Nadu.  For introduction of wild species in tiger reserves, a feasibility as well as habitat  suitability  studies  will  have  to  be  undertaken.  Based  on  the  outcome  of these studies, appropriate decision is taken for introducing a species.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5261 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-04-04
Subject: Proposal to Include Hoysala Temple in UNESCO’s List
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Prajwal Revanna

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 5261 ANSWERED ON - 04.04.2022

## PROPOSAL TO INCLUDE HOYSALA TEMPLE IN UNESCO'S LIST

## 5261.  SHRI PRAJWAL REVANNA:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state :-

- (a) whether  the  hoysala  temples  of  Karnataka  belur,  halebidu  in  Hassan district  and  somanathapur  in  Mysore  are  proposed  to  be  listed  under UNESCO's world heritage sites;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  detailed  benefits  and  funds  likely  to  be  extended  by  the  Centre  and UNESCO to such sites for  better conservation?

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  CULTURE,  TOURISM  AND  DEVELOPOMENT  OF  NORTH EASTERN REGION

(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

- (a) & (b) Yes, Sir. Government of India has submitted the nomination dossier of the serial property 'Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala' comprising 1) Chennakeshava Temple, Belur 2) Hoysaleshvara Temple, Halebidu and 3) Keshava Temple, Somnathpura; to the World Heritage Centre, Paris for consideration for the year 2022-23.
- (c) All three are Centrally Protected Monuments and are conserved and maintained by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The inscription of the property as World Heritage  Site  enhances  tourism  and  development  of  the  adjoining  areas  and provides employment opportunity to the local population.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5258 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-04-04
Subject: Smart Cards to Labourers
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Anubhav Mohanty

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5258

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.04.2022

## SMART CARDS TO LABOURERS

## 5258. SHRI ANUBHAV MOHANTY:

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

- (a)the  total  number  of  labourers  in  the  unorganized  sector  in  the Country;
- (b)the  total  number  of  smart  cards  that  have  been  issued  to  the labourers in the unorganized sector under the Rashtriya Swasthya Beema Yojana;
- (c)whether in the absence of the smart cards the labourers are unable to  use  the  facilities  of  the  schemes  that  the  Government  has launched for their benefit; and
- (d)if so, the time by which the Government proposes to complete the process  of  issuing  the  smart  cards  to  each  one  of  the  labourers from the unorganized sector and the details of the plan to complete the process with the deadline?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): As per the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2017-18 carried out  by  the  National  Sample  Survey  Organisation  of  the  Ministry  of Statistics  &    Programme  Implementation,  estimated  38  crore  people are working as unorganised workers in the country.
- (b): Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri - Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) was launched on 23rd  September,  2018  subsuming  the  Rashtriya  Swasthya Beema Yojana to provide Rs. 5 lakh health coverage per family for secondary and tertiary hospitalization  free of  cost to the  eligible  labourers  in   the

unorganised  sector  as  per  the  criteria  identified  from  the  Socio-Economic Caste  Census  (SECC)  of  2011.  This  scheme  is  being  implemented  in  all States/UTs except Delhi, Odisha and West Bengal.  As on 29.03.2022, a total of 17.90 crore individuals have been verified and issued with smart cards.

(c): All eligible beneficiaries are entitled to free healthcare services under AB PM-JAY from the day of the implementation of the scheme in their  State/UT.  Beneficiaries  can  visit  the  empanelled  hospitals  to verify  their  eligibility  and  avail  healthcare  services.  The  empanelled hospitals subsequently raise pre-authorization requests for the treatment proposed to be given to the verified beneficiaries.

(d): Issuance  of  AB  PM-JAY  smart  card  is  a  continuous  process based on the demand for services and eligibility criteria identified from the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) of 2011. However, Government  is  making  all-out  efforts  to  scale-up  the  issuance  of Ayushman cards across the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5257 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-04-04
Subject: Students taken Higher Education
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Satyadev Pachauri

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †5257 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.04.2022

## Students taken Higher Education

## †5257.   SHRI SATYADEV PACHAURI:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  cognizance  of  the  fact  that  the  students  taken  higher education at the cost of public funds are serving no good to country but reaping individual gains;
- (b)    if  so,  whether  the  Government  is  likely  to  make  any  such  provision  which  mandates students receiving such education from a Government institution would have to serve the country at least 10-15 years after completing their studies in the country; and
- (c)  if so, the details thereof?

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

(a)  to  (c)  Higher  Education  play  an  extremely  important  role  in  promoting  human  as  well  as societal  well-being.  It  significantly  contributes  towards  sustainable  livelihood  and  economic development of the nation.

Higher Education enables personal accomplishment and productive contribution to the society. It prepares students for more meaningful and satisfying lives and enable economic independence. Students passing from the public as well as private higher educational institutions are contributing in the development of the country.

There is no proposal for mandating students receiving education from Government institution to serve the country at least 10-15 years after completing their studies in the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5252 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-04-04
Subject: Share in Central Taxes
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Kuruva Gorantla Madhav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5252 TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY 04 th  April, 2022 [Chaitra 14, 1944 (Saka)]

'Share in Central Taxes'

## No. 5252.  Shri Kuruva Gorantla Madhav:

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that Andhra Pradesh lost Rs. 7,780 crores on account of State's share in central taxes in 2021-21 due to Covid-19 pandemic;
- (b) If so, whether the Government has decided to take steps to make up for the lost share in central taxes for Andhra Pradesh; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Government releases States' Share/Tax Devolution of the shareable Net Proceeds as per the  accepted  recommendations  of  Finance  Commission  during  its  award  period. Accordingly, Tax Devolution to the extent of Rs. 24,460.59 crore was made during the financial year 2020-21 to Government of Andhra Pradesh. Hence, there is no shortfall to Government of Andhra Pradesh due to Covid-19 pandemic.
- (b) No, Sir.
- (c) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5251 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-04-04
Subject: Allocation of Funds for Reconstruction of Shakti Peeth Temples
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Queen Oja

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5251 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.04.2022

## ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF SHAKTI PEETH TEMPLES

5251  SHRIMATI QUEEN  OJA:

Will the Ministry of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether any scheme and fund has been determined by the Union Government for  the  reconstruction  of  the  Shakti  Peeth  (temples),  ancient  temples,  already located  in  every  State  of  the  country  including  Assam  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (b) Whether  any  plan  and  fund  has  been  determined  and  Shakti  Peeth  (temple), ancient temples located in the all the North-Eastern States including Assam have been identified for the reconstruction and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) The  amount  of  fund  fixed  by  the  Government  for  the  reconstruction  of  Shakti Peeth   (temple), ancient temples located in all the North-Eastern States including Assam; and
- (d) The details of funds provided by the Government  as on date for the reconstruction of Shakti Peeth (temple), ancient temples located in all the NorthEastern States including Assam?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

- (a) Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), an attached office of Ministry of Culture is mandated with the responsibilities of conservation and development of Centrally Protected  Monuments  and  Sites.  However,  ASI  has  no  specific  scheme  for reconstruction of the Shakti Peeth (temples) which are not declared as monuments of national importance.
- (b) Does not arise, in view of above.

to

(d)

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5250 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-04-04
Subject: Smart Class in KV and JNV
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Santosh Kumar

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5250 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.04.2022

## SMART CLASS IN KV AND JNV

## † 5250. SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  smart  class  systems  set  up  in  Kendriya  Vidyalayas(KVs)  and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas(JNVs) in Bihar; (b) the number of classrooms of KVs and JNVs in Bihar equipped with the above mentioned smart class systems; (c) whether KVs and JNVs are taking steps to introduce smart class system in all
- classes of science subjects and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  &  (b)  At  present,  49  Kendriya  Vidyalayas  (KVs)  and  39  Jawahar  Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) are functioning in the State of Bihar. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti have informed that smart class systems (e-classrooms) facilities  have  been  set  up  in  the  form  of  desktop  /  Tablet  based  system,  Interactive board displays, etc.

There  are  393  e-classrooms  &  10  personalized  learning  labs  with  smart  class provision  in  34  KVs  and  65  e-classrooms  &  47  Computer  Labs  with  smart  class provision  in  39  JNVs  in  the  State  of  Bihar.  Approval  of  the  Government  has  been accorded to Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti for setting up of 02 smart classrooms each in 550 JNVs including 34 JNVs in the State of Bihar.

(c) Setting  up  of  smart  class  system  (including  science  stream  classes)  is  a continuous  process  which  depends  upon  various  factors  such  as  opening  of  new schools, addition of higher classes, availability of funds, availability of Internet connectivity, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5249 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-04-04
Subject: Tribal Museums
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Suresh Pujari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 5249

TO BE ANSWERED ON- 04/04/2022

## TRIBAL MUSEUMS

## 5249.     SHRI SURESH PUJARI:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is planning for new Tribal Museums in the coming financial year like the previous  year  in different heritage locations of  the  country  where  freedom  fighters  from  tribal communities contributed to the cause of the Motherland in a glorious way;
- (b) if so, whether the Government considers the establishment of a Tribal Museum in village Ghens of Bargarh district where the tribal zamindar Saheed Madhab Singh and his sons namely Kunjel Singh, Airi Singh, BairibSingh, Hatee Singh, son in law Gobinda Singh and many others were either hanged or shot or were deported for life; and
- (c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  consider  Tribal  Museum  and  heritage  centres  as  a  mark  of respect to all those who fought long before 1857 and died for the Nation in Ghens Bargarh and Kolabira, Lakhanpur and other places of Jharsuguda, both in Bargarh Parliamentary Constituency in Odisha?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (b) : Ministry of Tribal Affairs, under the scheme 'Support to Tribal Research Institutes', provides funds to the State Government for setting up of Tribal Museums to acknowledge the heroic and patriotic deeds of tribal people who struggled against the Britishers. The State Tribal Welfare Departments have been  asked  to  submit  detailed  proposal  with  budgetary  requirement  for  setting  up  of  Tribal  Freedom Fighters Museum in their states.  The proposals are examined and approved by National Level Committee (NLC) chaired by Secretary, Tribal Affairs.  As of now, Ministry has sanctioned Tribal Freedom Fighters Museums in 10 States under the scheme 'Support to TRIs' viz. Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala and Goa.

As regards the establishment of a Tribal Museum in village Ghens of Bargarh district, no such proposal has been received from Government of Odisha.

- (c): At present, no specific proposal has been received from Government of Odisha for establishment of a  Tribal  Museum  and  heritage  centres  in  Ghens  Bargarh  and  Kolabira,  Lakhanpur  and  other  places  of Jharsugudain Odisha.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5248 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-04-04
Subject: Faceless Appeal Scheme
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Sajda Ahmed

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

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## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5248

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, 4th APRIL, 2022 CHAITRA 14, 1944 (SAKA)

## 'FACELESS APPEAL SCHEME'

## 5248. SHRIMATI SAJDA AHMED:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether the Government proposes to ease norms for Faceless Appeal Schemes, 2021;
- (b) If so, the details thereof;
- (c) Whether the Government has exempted the National Skill Development Corporation from Income Tax; and
- (d) If so, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

- (a)  Yes,  the  Government  has  notified  the  Faceless  Appeal  Scheme,  2021  on 28.12.2021 which has eased the norms for faceless appeal proceedings vis-à-vis the earlier Faceless Appeal Scheme, 2020.
- (b)  The  following  norms  have  been  eased  in  the  new  Faceless  Appeal  Scheme 2021:
- (i)  The provision of risk analysis and review of the appellate orders by another Commissioner  (Appeals)  has  been  withdrawn  in  the  new  scheme.  This reduces the time for the completion of the proceedings.
- (ii)  In  the  new  scheme,  the  provision  of  approval  by  CCIT  (Regional Faceless Appeal Centre) for the grant of personal hearing has been done away with. Commissioner (Appeals) has to grant opportunity of personal hearing upon request from the appellant.
- (c) and (d)  Specified income of National Skill Development Corporation ('NSDC') has been exempted under section 10(46) of the Income Tax Act 1961 as NSDC fulfils the conditions prescribed for the purposes thereof.

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