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Lok Sabha Question No. 2067 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-14
Subject: Actual Revenue and Revenue Targets
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Mimi Chakraborty

Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue *****

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2067

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2022

Phalguna 23, 1943 (Saka)

## Actual Revenue and Revenue Targets

## 2067. MS. MIMI CHAKRABORTY:

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of actual revenue and revenue targets of the Government during the financial years 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22;
- (b) the contributions of the increased fuel prices and increase in the Goods and Services Tax(GST) rates to the revenue during the said period;
- (c) whether the Government intends to reconsider the extension of GST compensation cess from two to five years, as per the demands from various States; and
- (d) if so, the details of the suggestions made by the GST Council in this regard?

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

| (a):   | Financial   | Revenue Receipts (In Rs. Crores)   | Revenue Receipts (In Rs. Crores)   |
|--------|-------------|------------------------------------|------------------------------------|
|        | year        | Revised Estimates                  | Actuals                            |
|        | 2019-20     | 18,50,100.37                       | 16,84,059.05                       |
|        | 2020-21     | 15,55,153.17                       | 16,33,920                          |
|        | 2021-22 *   | 20,78,936                          | 18,38,921                          |

- (b): The actual revenue collection as mentioned in reply of part (a) is inclusive of the contribution of variations in fuel prices and GST rates.
- (c) & (d): Section 18 of the Constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016 states that Parliament shall, by law, on the recommendation of the Goods and Services Tax Council, provide for compensation to the States for loss of revenue arising on account of implementation of the goods and services tax for a period of five years.

Central  Government  is  committed  for  GST  compensation  to  States/UTs  for  5  years  as  per  the Constitutional provision. The issue of compensation to States/UTs was also discussed in detail in the 45 th GST Council Meeting held in Lucknow. The issue of augmenting resources under GST was also discussed in the said meeting. As a result of the decision by the Council, a Group of Ministers has been framed to look into the issue of rationalisation of GST rates.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2064 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-14
Subject: Loans under PMMY
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: R.K. Singh Patel

## Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Financial services

## LOK SABHA UN-STARRED QUESTION No. 2064

ANSWERED ON MARCH 14, 2022/ Phalguna 23, 1943 (SAKA)

## Loans under PMMY

2064. SHRI R. K. SINGH PATEL: Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:. (a)   the present status of disbursal of loans under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) in Bundelkhand of Uttar Pradesh including Banda and Chitrakoot districts; (b) the number of beneficiaries under the scheme till January, 2021; (c)   whether any specific target for the same has been set regard to Uttar Pradesh;
2. (d)   if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance (DR. BHAGWAT KARAD) (a)  and  (b) As  per  data  uploaded  by  Member  Lending  Institutions  (MLIs)  on  Mudra  portal,  as  on 29.01.2021, over 4.20 lakh loans have been sanctioned with a disbursed amount of Rs. 2,596.95  crore under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) in Bundelkhand region  of Uttar Pradesh (comprising seven districts viz. Banda, Chitrakoot, Hamirpur, Jalaun, Jhansi, Lalitpur and Mahoba), since 01.04.2016. (NBFCs) and Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs) under PMMY. For the current financial year (FY) 2021-

- (c) and (d)  The Government allocates annual targets for the amount to be sanctioned by the MLIs i.e. Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs), Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), Non-Banking Financial Companies 22, a target of Rs. 3.00 lakh crore has been fixed for MLIs, under the Scheme. State/UT-wise targets are not allocated by Government under PMMY.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2063 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-14
Subject: Special Efforts to Promote Medical Tourism
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Sudarshan Bhagat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.+2063

## ANSWERED ON 14.03.2022

## SPECIAL EFFORTS TO PROMOTE MEDICAL TOURISM

- +2063. SHRI SUDARSHAN BHAGAT:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is making special efforts to promote medical tourism in the country;
- (b)
- (c)

MINISTER OF TOURISM

- if so, the details thereof; and
- the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

- (a) to (c): Ministry of Tourism has taken several steps to promote India as a Medical tourism destination, which are as follows:-
- (i) In  order  to  create  a  robust  framework  and  synergy  amongst the Central Government Ministries, State Governments and Private Sector  for  promoting  India  as  a  Medical  and  Wellness  Tourism destination, Ministry of Tourism has formulated a National Strategy and  Roadmap  for  Medical  and  Wellness  Tourism.  The  strategy document focuses on the following key pillars:
- (a)
- Model policies and best practices for rural tourism
- (b) Digital technologies and platforms for rural tourism
- (c) Developing clusters for rural tourism
- (d)
- Marketing support for rural tourism
- (e)
- Capacity building of stakeholders
- (f) Governance and institutional framework
- (ii) In  order  to  provide  dedicated  institutional  framework to take forward  the  cause  of  promotion  of  Medical  Tourism,  Ministry  of

Tourism has constituted a National Medical and Wellness Tourism Board with the Hon'ble Minister (Tourism) as its Chairman. (iii) As part of its on-going activities, Ministry of Tourism, releases global  print,  electronic  and  online  media  campaigns  in  important and potential markets overseas, under the 'Incredible India' brandline,  to  promote  various  tourism  destinations  and  products  of  the country.  Digital  promotions  are  also  regularly  undertaken  through the  Social  Media  accounts  of  the  Ministry  on  different  themes including the theme of Medical Tourism. (iv) 'Medical  Visa'  has  been  introduced,  which  can  be  given  for specific  purpose  to  foreign  travellers  coming  to  India  for  medical treatment.  'E-  Medical  Visa'  and  'E-Medical  Attendant  Visa'  have also been introduced for 156 countries. (v) Ministry of Tourism provides financial Assistance under Market Development Assistance Scheme to Medical Tourism Service  Providers  accredited  by  National  Accreditation  Board  for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) for participation in Medical/ Tourism Fairs, Medical Conferences, Wellness Conferences, Wellness Fairs and allied Road Shows.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2062 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-14
Subject: Teachers Training under New Education Policy
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Chandan Singh

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2062 TO BE ANSWERED ON 14 TH  MARCH, 2022

## Teachers Training under New Education Policy

## †2062. SHRI CHANDAN SINGH:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state: (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  train  teachers  of  far-flung,  rural  and  backward  areas  for effective teaching after the implementation of New Education policy 2020; (b) if so, the training method adopted for the purpose; and (c) the details of the time line set for the said purpose?

## A N S W E R MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (SMT ANNPURNA DEVI)

(a) to  (c)  Yes  Sir.  As  per  NEP  2020,  each  teacher  is  expected  to  participate  in  Continuous Professional  Development  (CPD)  for  minimum  50  hours  in  a  year.  The  Central  Government  has launched an integrated teacher training programme for the holistic development of school heads and teachers named NISHTHA. The program aims at capacity building of Teachers, Head of Schools and Key Resource Persons (KRPs) from all parts of the country including remote areas, rural areas and backward  villages.  In  view  of  the  impediments  arising  due  to  Covid-19  pandemic,  the  training program  was  made  100  percent  online  as  per  the  requirements  of  learning  and  teaching.  Since Education falls in the Concurrent List of the Constitution of India, States & UTs are also required to plan and implement in-service training of all teachers as per vision of NEP. Moreover, teacher training is a continuous process.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2060 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-14
Subject: Status of Tea Tribes
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Kirit Premjibhai Solanki

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 2060

TO BE ANSWERED ON- 14/03/2022

## STATUS OF TEA TRIBES

2060. DR. (PROF.) KIRIT PREMJIBHAI SOLANKI:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  pass  the  Consitution  (Scheduled  Tribes)  order (Amendment) Bill 2019 in the current session;
- (b) if so, the status of the bill and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the measures taken/being taken by the Government to accord Scheduled Tribe status to Tea Tribes communities in the Assam?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (c): The recommendation for inclusion of Tea-tribes has been received from the State Govt. of Assam. The Government of India on 15.6.1999 (further amended on 25.6.2002), has laid down the modalities for determining the claims for inclusion in, exclusion from and other modifications in  the  Orders  specifying  list  of  Scheduled  Tribes.  According  to  these  modalities,  only  those proposals which have been recommended and justified by the concerned State Government/ Union Territory  Administration  and  concurred  with  by  the  Registrar  General  of  India  (RGI)  and  the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes are to be considered for amendment of legislation. All actions are taken as per these modalities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2059 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-14
Subject: Employees of Jet Airways
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Imtiaz Jaleel Syed

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2059 TO BE ANSWERED ON 14.03.2022

## EMPLOYEES OF JET AIRWAYS

## 2059. SHRI SYED IMTIAZ JALEEL:

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

- (a)whether it has come  to  the notice of the  Government  that thousands of employees of Jet airways have not been paid Gratuity and shut down their operations, if so, the detail thereof, if not, the reasons therefor;
- (b)whether  the  Government  has  initiated  any  inquiry  on  the  Jet Airways, if so, the details thereof, if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c)whether the Government has taken any action for the Violation of
- the rule as per labour law; and
- (d)whether the Government will create a new precedent in this regard
- and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): Some of the employees of M/s. Jet Airways have filed the claim  applications  under  the  Payment  of  Gratuity  Act,  1972  before various controlling authorities.  However, no notice has been received by the office of Chief Labour  Commissioner  (Central) regarding shutting down of their operations.
- (b) to (d): The  claim  applications  for  non-payment  of  gratuity  filed under  the  Payment  of  Gratuity  Act,  1972  are  dealt  as  per  the provisions  of  the  Act.  No  separate  inquiry  has  been  initiated  by  the Government with regard to payment of gratuity.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2056 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-14
Subject: Central Sector Scheme for Bonded Labourers
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Hasmukhbhai Somabhai Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2056

TO BE ANSWERED ON 14.03.2022

## CENTRAL SECTOR SCHEME FOR BONDED LABOURERS

2056. SHRI PATEL HASMUKHBHAI SOMABHAI:

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

(a)the details of Central Sector Scheme  for  Rehabilitation  of  Bonded Labourer-2021;

(b)the  details  of  funds  proposed  for  the  said  scheme  during  the  next  three years and the current year in the country; and

(c)the steps taken/being taken by the Government for effective implementation of such schemes in the country?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Details of the Funds Proposed for the Central Sector Scheme for rehabilitation of Bonded Labourer are as under:-

|   Sl. | Year Proposed funds (Rs. in crore)   |
|-------|--------------------------------------|
|     1 | 2021-22 10.00                        |
|     2 | 2022-23 10.00                        |
|     3 | 2023-24 10.00                        |
|     4 | 2024-25 10.00                        |

There exists an institutional mechanism to address the issue of bonded labour. Standard operating procedure for identification and rescue of bonded labourers and prosecution of offender has been framed and issued to all  the  State  Governments  for  strengthening  the  prosecution  machinery. Regular  sensitization  programmes  and  coordination  with  the  field  level functionaries  such  as  District  Magistrate/Superintendent  of  Police/Labour Department officials at the district and State level are held under the aegis of National Human Rights Commission and State Human Rights Commissions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2055 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-14
Subject: Institutional Lending by PSBs
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Sajda Ahmed

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2055

To be answered on the 14 th  March 2022/ Phalguna 23, 1943 (Saka)

## Institutional Lending by PSBs

2055. SHRIMATI SAJDA AHMED:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the lending by Public Sector Banks (PSBs) has declined during last two years;
- (b) the details of the institutional and Infrastructural lending by PSBs during the said period;
- (c) whether the largest business groups are exiting the borrowing system of PSBs and preferring lending from foreign sources; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) and (b): No sir, lending by PSBs has actually increased during last two years as under:

(Amount in crore Rs.)

| As on      | Credit outstanding   | Corporate credit (including Institutional and infrastructural credit)   | Infrastruct ural credit   |
|------------|----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------|
| 31.3.2020  | 59,72,320            | 29,90,141                                                               | 8,10,624                  |
| 31.3.2021  | 61,64,424            | 28,57,984                                                               | 8,56,277                  |
| 31.12.2021 | 64,16,646            | 30,32,679                                                               | 9,00,087                  |

Source: RBI Domestic Returns

(c) and (d): Though all borrowers including large business groups keep churning their debt portfolio based on their requirement and offers from various lenders which is a continuous  process,  PSBs  have  informed  that  no  large  borrowing  group  has  exited borrowing system of PSBs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2051 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-14
Subject: FDI Policy
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: K. Shanmuga Sundaram

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2051

ANSWERED ON - 14.3.2022

## FDI POLICY

2051. SHRI SHANMUGA SUNDARAM K.:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  having  any  proposal  to  amend  the  Foreign  Direct Investment policy to accommodate Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC);
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the existing FDI ceiling of 74% in insurance sector will be modified to 100% FDI  for  private  insurance  companies  also  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof,  if  not,  the reasons therefor, if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) the extent of the shortfall in achieving the disinvestment programme and the expected amount to be reaped by 100% FDI for LIC against the shortfall; and
- (e) whether the proposed amendment will affect the existing policy holders and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) and (b): The Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade has conveyed that a decision has been taken to amend the Foreign Direct Investment Policy to permit foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).
- (c): No proposal to modify the existing foreign investment ceiling of 74% in Indian insurance companies  is  under  consideration  of  the  Government  as  the  same  has  been  recently effected  through  amendments  made  to  the  Insurance  Act,  1938  by  the  Insurance (Amendment) Act, 2021, on the basis of recommendations made by the insurance regulator after consultation with the industry.
- (d): The Revised Estimate for disinvestment receipts for the financial year 2021-22 is Rs. 78,000 crore. Till 9.3.2022, Rs. 12,423.67 crore has been received by way of disinvestment receipts. Further disinvestment receipts during the financial year are contingent on market conditions and investors' interest.
- (e): The FDI Policy embodies the policy framework on FDI, subject to which a non-resident entity can invest in India in permitted sectors, and the amendments proposed thereto do not envisage any condition relating to policy holders.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2047 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-14
Subject: Privatisation of PSBs
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Haji Fazlur Rehman

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.

## †2047

To be answered on the 14 th  March 2022/ Phalguna 23, 1943 (Saka)

## Privatisation of PSBs

†2047. SHRI HAJI FAZLUR REHMAN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken any decision to privatise the Public Sector Banks (PSBs) recently and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether the said privatisation of Banks shall affect the availability of loans for the small traders, farmers and weaker sections and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) and (b): In the Union Budget for the financial year 2021-22, Government's intent to take up privatisation of two Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and approval of a policy of strategic disinvestment of Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) was announced. As per the highlights of the policy, the objectives of the policy include enablement of growth of public  sector  enterprises  through  infusion  of  private  capital,  thereby  contributing  to economic  growth  and  new  jobs,  and  financing  of  social  sector  and  development programmes of the Government. With regard to the privatisation of Banks affecting availability  of  loans  to  small  traders,  farmers  and  weaker  sections,  all  the  domestic commercial banks, including the private sector banks (PVBs), are presently, extending benefits  of  credit  to/for  the  above  mentioned  sections/segment.  Further,  all  the commercial  banks  including  PVBs  also  extend  credit  to  small  traders,  farmers  and weaker sections under the mandated priority sector lending guidelines of Reserve Bank of India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2043 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-14
Subject: Closure/ Merger of Government Schools
Ministry: Education
Asked by: D. Ravikumar, Rakesh Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2043

TO BE ANSWERED ON 14.03.2022

## Closure/ Merger of Government Schools

2043. SHRI RAVIKUMAR D.:

SHRI RAKESH SINGH:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of Government schools closed/ merged between 2019-2021 in various States in the country, including number of children impacted, State/ UT-wise ;
- (b) whether the learning abilities of the children has also been affected due to closure of schools and if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  launch  any  programme  at  school  level  to compensate the educational loss suffered by the children and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has undertaken or planning to undertake any evaluation of the impact of past school closures/mergers and the extent to which children were able to access adequate and timely last mile transportation after closure of the schools;
- (e) the number of children dropped out due to school merger and closures; and
- (f)  the  steps taken/ being taken by the Government for mapping of the children in the catchment area of the schools closed/merged ?

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

- (a)  to  (f):  Education  is  in  the  Concurrent  list  of  the  Constitution  and  the  opening  and merger/closing of schools are within the purview of respective State Government and UT Administration. The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act,

2009 provides children's access to elementary schools within the defined area or limits of  neighbourhood. In pursuance to Section 6 of the RTE Act, all States have notified area or limits of their neighbourhood norms. Further, Section 8 of the RTE Act, 2009 also  mandates  that  the  appropriate  government  shall  provide  free  and  compulsory elementary  education  to  every  child  and  will  ensure  availability  of  neighbourhood schools.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2041 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-14
Subject: Kendriya Vidyalayas in Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Rodmal Nagar

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2041 TO BE ANSWERED ON 14.03.2022

## KENDRIYA VIDYALAYAS IN MADHYA PRADESH

## † 2041. SHRI RODMAL NAGAR:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that a new Kendriya Vidyalaya has been approved by the  Government  in  Narsinghgarh,  Madhya  Pradesh  but  due  to departmental apathy classes have not been started there till date; (b) if so, the details thereof; and the steps taken/ being taken by the Government to start new session in the above  mentioned  KV  so  that  the  residents  of  that  area  may  get  a  new
- (c) institution to improve the quality of education?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) New Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) in Narsinghgarh, Madhya Pradesh has not been approved by the Government. However, a proposal for opening of new KV at Narsinghgarh, District Rajgarh has been received from the State Government of Madhya Pradesh which has been found fulfilling the mandatory pre-requisites as per norms of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan. Accordingly, the proposal has been considered by the 'Challenge Method' Committee. The  proposals received from various  sponsoring  authorities  found  fulfilling  the  mandatory  pre-requisites  for opening  of  new  KVs  are  required  to  compete  with  other  proposals  under  the 'Challenge Method' and are subject to approval of the competent authority.

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