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Lok Sabha Question No. 4263 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-27
Subject: Revival of Underwater wing of ASI
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Dr. T. Sumathy (a) Thamizhachi Thangapandian

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4263

ANSWERED ON 27.03.2023

## REVIVAL OF UNDER WATER WING OF ASI

## 4263. DR. T. SUMATHY (a) THAMIZHACHI THANGAPANDIAN:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  prepared  a  blueprint  for  reviving  the  Underwater  Archaeology Wing (UAW) of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI);

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

- (c) the details of the projects that are in pipeline for the underwater excavation and study;

- (d) whether the Government has approved the proposals to conduct an archaeological investigation in the Cauvery Delta in Tamil Nadu; and

- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

- (a) Archaeological  Survey  of  India  (ASI)  has  an  Underwater  Archaeology  Wing  (UAW)  since

- & 2001. Recently an Assistant Archaeologist has been posted in ASI Headquarter specifically to

- (b) handle matter related to underwater archaeology.

- (c) There is no such proposal under consideration.

&

(d)

- (e) Question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4256 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-27
Subject: Translocation of African Cheetahs
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Gautham Sigamani Pon

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 4256

TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.03.2023

## Translocation of African Cheetahs

## 4256.  DR. PON GAUTHAM SIGAMANI:

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

- (a) whether the Kuno National Park which currently hosts 20 Cheetahs brought in from Africa, does not have enough prey to sustain all the animals according to a wildlife scientist, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether there are tiger reserves which are well equipped for the said purpose, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether it  is  also  true  that  a  State  Government  had  offered  to  host  some  Cheetahs brought in from Africa, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government is considering to utilise the tiger reserve offered by the said State Government and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) No Sir.  As per the scientific Action Plan for Introduction of Cheetah in India, Kuno  National  Park  holds  potential  to  sustain  up  to  21  cheetahs  based  on existing prey base.
- (b), (c) & (d) A detailed scientific action plan has been prepared as per IUCN Guidelines for introduction of Cheetah in India.  As per the Action Plan, Kuno National Park, Nauradehi wildlife sanctuary and Gandhi Sagar wildlife sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh  and Shahgarh Bulge, Bhainsrorgarh wildlife sanctuary and enclosure in  Mukundara  Hills  Tiger  Reserve  in  Rajasthan  are  the  potential  sites identified  for  cheetah  introduction.    Cheetah  introduction  in  these  sites depends upon the continued availability of cheetahs from African countries for sourcing as well as the status of habitat, prey base and protection mechanism on the ground.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4253 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-27
Subject: Registration of Adani Group Companies
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: Manish Tewari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UN-STARRED QUESTION NO.4253

ANSWERED ON MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2023/CHAITRA 6, 1945(SAKA)

## REGISTRATION OF ADANI GROUP COMPANIES QUESTION

4253. SHRI MANISH TEWARI:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  reports  stating  that  the  Adani Group has 126 companies registered to a single address in London, United Kingdom and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government is aware that 56 of these companies are active subsidiaries of a parent company called Adani Energy Holdings and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is aware that the aforesaid companies have a sole director named Sanjay Newatia whose name figures in the Pandora Papers investigations and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government intends to inquire into the aforesaid UK-based companies  linked  to  the  Adani  Group  in  order  to  investigate  the  Adani Group for alleged stock manipulation and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

Minister  of  State  (Independent  Charge)  of  the  Ministry  of  Statistics  and Programme Implementation; Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Planning and Minister of State in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

(Rao Inderjit Singh)

- (a) to (c): Matters related to registration of companies in foreign countries do not fall within the domain of Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

(d): The matter relating to investigation into alleged stock manipulation of certain entities belonging to the Adani Group is under consideration of the Hon'ble  Supreme  Court  in  W.P.  (C)  No.  162/2023.  Vide  order  dated 02.03.2023, the Hon'ble Supreme Court has directed SEBI to investigate inter-alia, whether  there was  any  manipulation  of stock prices in contravention of existing laws and conclude its investigation within two months and file a status report. The Hon'ble Supreme Court has further constituted an expert committee for inter-alia making an assessment of the  regulatory  framework  and  investigating  whether  there  has  been regulatory  failure  in  dealing  with  the  alleged  contravention  of  laws pertaining to the securities market in relation to the Adani Group or other Companies.  The  Hon'ble  Supreme  Court  has  directed  the  committee  to submit the report before the court within two months. Hence, the matter is subjudice before the Hon'ble Supreme Court.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4249 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-27
Subject: Loan Write Off of Essar Group
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: A.K.P. Chinraj

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-4249

ANSWERED ON- 27/03/2023

## LOAN WRITE OFF OF ESSAR GROUP

4249. SHRI A.K.P. CHINRAJ

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:-

- (a) the  amount  of  write  off  loans  of  Essar  GROUP  ENTITIES,  especially  Essar Investments which have been recovered till date; and
- (b) the reasons for not maintaining recovery data on write off loans by RBI or Ministry as it involves larger public interest?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

(DR. BHAGWAT KARAD)

- (a)  and  (b):  Reserve  Bank  of  India  (RBI)  has  informed  that  under  the  provisions  of section 45E of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, RBI is prohibited from disclosing borrower-wise credit information.

RBI has further informed that the information in respect of recovery in written-off loan accounts  is  maintained  bank-wise,  and  details  of  recovery  in  written-off  loans  by scheduled commercial banks during the last five financial years (FYs) are as under:

| FY      | Amounts (in crore Rs.)   |
|---------|--------------------------|
| 2017-18 | 12,881                   |
| 2018-19 | 25,501                   |
| 2019-20 | 30,106                   |
| 2020-21 | 30,104                   |
| 2021-22 | 33,534                   |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4247 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-27
Subject: License for Insurance Companies
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: M. K. Raghavan

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4247

ANSWERED ON - 27.3.2023

## LICENSE FOR INSURANCE COMPANIES

## 4247. SHRI M.K. RAGHAVAN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  introduce  composite  licensing  for  insurance companies in India, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether composite insurance can lead to monopolies of certain companies, if so, the details of steps and measures taken to ensure that such an issue does not happen;
- (c) whether the Government plans to revamp insurance laws in the country, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether insurance companies in India are following strict investment rules that ensures their liquidity ratios are within prescribed limits, if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether  the  Government  has  observed  that  recent  policy  interventions  in  insurance industry  badly  affects  insurance  agency  work  force  and  promotes  brokers,  if  so,  the details of steps taken to promote the interests of individual agents?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): With a view to deepen penetration, accelerate growth and development of the insurance sector and enhance ease of doing business, a draft Insurance Law (Amendment) Bill has been put out for public consultation. The draft Bill includes provisions for an insurer to  seek  registration  for  one  or  more  classes  or  sub-classes  of  insurance  business  from Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), which would be subject to IRDAI regulations.

(d): Investment of assets of insurance companies is governed by provisions of sub-sections (1) to (7) of section 27 and sections 27A to 27E of the Insurance Act, 1938, which, inter alia, detail the manner, mode and classification of investments in various approved securities or approved investments. Investment by insurance companies are also subject to provisions of IRDAI (Investment) Regulation, 2016.

(e): IRDAI has informed that they have not come out with any policy interventions that affect insurance agency force and promote brokers. Further, IRDAI while amending or issuing new regulations, conducts wide public consultations with all the stakeholders, including insurance agents

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4246 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-27
Subject: Dekho Apna Desh Campaign
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Mahabali Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. † 4246 ANSWERED ON 27.03.2023

## DEKHO APNA DESH CAMPAIGN

## † 4246.  SHRI MAHABALI SINGH:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to start  'Dekho  Apna  Desh' campaign to promote domestic tourism;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  names  of  the  tourist  places  identified  in  Bihar  under  the  said campaign/initiative?

## ANSWER

(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM

- (a): Ministry of Tourism had launched the Dekho Apna Desh initiative in January  2020.    'Dekho  Apna  Desh'  is  being  emphasized  and  promoted extensively  on  social  media  accounts,  website  of  the  Ministry  and  by Domestic India Tourism offices.
- (b): Under  this  initiative,  Ministry  has  been  organizing  webinars,  quiz, pledge,  etc  in  order  to  encourage  citizens  to  travel  within  the  country. Ministry of Tourism launched Dekho Apna Desh Pledge regarding "visiting 15 destinations by the end of 2022" on MyGov platform which was taken by 2,51,089 citizens. More than 175 webinars have been conducted so far under Dekho Apna Desh for promotion of domestic tourism in the country.
- (c): Under this initiative, tourist places in the country including the lesser known  destinations  are  extensively  promoted  through  webinars.  The following  webinars  have  been  conducted  covering  the  tourist  places  in Bihar.
1. Webinar on "Nalanda: the ancient Seat of learning".
2. Webinar on "In the Footsteps of the Buddha".
3. Webinar on "Exploring Buddhist Circuit by Train".
4. Webinar on "Folk Paintings of India".

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4245 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-27
Subject: New Companies Registered in Odisha
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: Chandrani Murmu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UN-STARRED QUESTION NO. 4245

ANSWERED ON MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2023/CHAITRA 6, 1945(SAKA)

NEW COMPANIES REGISTERED IN ODISHA

## QUESTION

4245. MS. CHANDRANI MURMU:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  the  number  of  new  companies  registered  in  Odisha since the Financial Year 2011-12 in all categories;
- (b)  out  of  the  above  companies how many companies are still in the business, category-wise; and
- (c) whether the Government conducts audit to determine the closure of companies and if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation; Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Planning and Minister of State in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

( Rao Inderjit Singh)

(a) As per data available on MCA-21 portal, the Category-wise details of number of new companies registered in Odisha since the Financial Year 2011-12 to 2021-22 and for the Financial Year 2022-23 (till 20.03.2023) is mentioned below:

| Sl. No   | Category                     |   Number of companies registered |
|----------|------------------------------|----------------------------------|
| 1        | Company Limited by Guarantee |                              104 |
| 2        | Company Limited by Shares    |                            23094 |
| 3        | Unlimited Company            |                               02 |
|          | Total                        |                            23200 |

## (b) Category-wise number of companies still in business:

| Sl. No   | Category                     |   Number of companies registered |
|----------|------------------------------|----------------------------------|
| 1        | Company Limited by Guarantee |                              100 |
| 2        | Company Limited by Shares    |                            17524 |
| 3        | Unlimited Company            |                               01 |
|          | Total                        |                            17625 |

(c): Under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (The Act) no audit is conducted to determine the closure of companies. However, Section 248 of the Act, inter-alia provides for removal of name of company from the  Register  of  Companies,  if  it  is  not  carrying  on  any  business  or operation for a period of two immediately preceding financial years and has not made any application within the said period for obtaining the status  of  a  Dormant  Company  under  Section  455  of  the  Act.  While removing name of company from Register of Companies, provisions of Section 248 of the Act read with the Companies (Removal of Names of Companies  from  the  Register  of  Companies)  Rules,  2016  are  being followed.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4235 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-27
Subject: Global Level Summit in Tourism Sector
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Balashowry Vallabbhaneni, Vinayak Bhaurao Raut

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4235 ANSWERED ON 27.03.2023

## GLOBAL LEVEL SUMMIT IN TOURISM SECTOR

## 4235.SHRI BALASHOWRY VALLABHANENI: SHRI VINAYAK RAUT:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whet her the Government proposes to utilize India's  G -20 Presidency and project the country as a popular tourist destination in the world;
- (b) whether  the  Ministry  is  likely  to  invite  all  the  G-20  Tourism Ministers and other stakeholders under the Chairmanship of India and  contemplating  to  organize  a  global  summit  in  the  tourism sector; and
- (c) if so, the details of the policy of the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM

(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

- (a): Yes, Sir. India is hosting more than 200 meetings in 55 selected cities throughout the country. All these cities are prepared for hosting the  meetings.  Tourism  offerings  are  being  highlighted  in  run  up  to these meetings.  Excursion of Delegates is also organized to nearby tourist  attractions.  Soft  skills  training  of  tour  guides,  taxi  drivers, hoteliers, travel agents and other stakeholders is being done at these destinations.  The  infrastructure  at  these  cities  are  being  augmented and  upgraded  for  the  G20  meetings.  Renovation  and  upgradation  of archaeological monuments, heritage sites on national and international importance sites are being done.

(b): Yes, Sir. The Ministry has approved to invite all the G20 Tourism Ministers and other stakeholders under the Chairmanship of India. The Ministry  is  organising  Tourism Ministerial Meeting at Goa from 21-22 June, 2023. World Travel & Tourism Council is organizing CEO Forum on 21 st  June, 2023 on the side lines of Ministerial Meet in which main stakeholders of tourist sector will interact with Tourism Ministers. (c): G20 is the premium forum for international economic cooperation. India has assumed G20 presidency on 1 st  December 2022. As part of international cooperation, Tourism has been included as one of the track. During G20's Presidency, all the stakeholders are involved in making India as tourist destination.  India has launched campaign VISIT INDIA 2023. Ministry of Tourism is also conducting Mega events like:    Global  Tourism  Investors  Summit  (17 th -19 th   May  2023),  MICE

conference.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4231 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-27
Subject: Schemes for Socio-Economic Development of Tribals
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Sanjay Seth, Durga Das Uikey

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- †4231

TO BE ANSWERED ON- 27/03/2023

## SCHEMES FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF TRIBAL

† 4231. SHRI SANJAY SETH: SHRI DURGA DAS (D.D.) UIKEY:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the names/types of the schemes being implemented by the Government/NITI Aayog to encourage investment in tribal areas along with details thereof;
- (b) the details of schemes out of these for Jharkhand;
- (c) the target being fixed by NITI Aayog for the development of tribal areas;
- (d) the types of schemes being run by the Ministry for the economic and social development of the people of tribal community; and
- (e) the number of schemes out of these for Jharkhand, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (c): Government  is  implementing  Development  Action  Plan  for  Scheduled  Tribes (DAPST)  as  a  strategy  for  the  development  of  Scheduled  Tribes  and  areas  having  tribal concentration. Besides Ministry of Tribal Affairs, 41 Ministries/Departments are allocating certain  percentage  of  their  total  scheme  budget  every  year  for  tribal  development  under DAPST for  various  tribal  development  projects  relating  to  education,  health,  agriculture, irrigation,  roads,  housing,  electrification,  employment  generation,  skill  development,  etc. Schemes related to infrastructure development in areas with tribal habitations generate local investment.  The  schemes  under  DAPST  grants  of  various  Ministries  and  Departments including  Ministry  of  Tribal  Affairs  are  implemented  to  achieve  development  in  tribal habitations and for tribal communities.

- (d) to (e): Ministry of Tribal Affairs is implementing following  major schemes/programmes for welfare and  socio economic development of the Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the country including Jharkhand.
- (i) Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAAGY)
- (ii) Grants under Article 275(1) of the Constitution
- (iii) Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)
- (iv) Grant-in Aid to Voluntary Organizations working for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes
- (v) Pre-Matric Scholarships to ST students
- (vi) Post Matric Scholarship to ST students
- (vii) National Overseas Scholarships for ST Candidates
- (viii) National Fellowship &Scholarship for Higher Education of ST students
- (a)National Scholarship- (Top class) Scheme [Graduate level]
- (b) National Fellowship for ST students
- (ix) Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS)
- (x) Pradhan Mantri Jan Jatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM)
- (xi) Support to Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs)
- (xii) Tribal Festivals, Research Information and Mass Education

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4226 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-27
Subject: North East Road Sector Development Scheme
Ministry: DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION
Asked by: Badruddin Ajmal

Government of India Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4226

To be answered on Monday, March 27, 2023/Chaitra 6, 1945 (Saka)

## QUESTION North East Road Sector Development Scheme

4226.   SHRI M. BADRUDDIN AJMAL: Will  the  Minister  of  DEVELOPMENT  OF  NORTH  EASTERN  REGION    be pleased to state: (a) whether the proposal for upgrading and improvement of MankacharMahendraganj road (with the total length of 30 kms) under the North East Road Sector Development  Scheme  (NERSDS)  was  listed  for  consideration  at  the  meeting  of Empowered Inter-Ministerial Committee held on 10th Feb., 2023 in Delhi; (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons for non approval of the project despite the fact  that  it  is  the  most  needful  and  the  only  road  which  is  connecting  Mankachar (Assam) with Meghalaya; (c) whether the Government will take up the matter at the next meeting and get it approved  as  State  Government  of  Assam,  local  MP  and  local  MLA  have  already submitted their request to the Government for this road; and

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

## ANSWER The Minister of the Ministry of  Development of North Eastern Region [Shri G. Kishan Reddy ]

(a) & (b) The project  'Improvement and  upgradation of  Mankachar Mahendraganj (Hallidayagani to Jhanjhani) Road'  listed  for  consideration  at  Empowered  InterMinisterial Committee (EIMC) meeting of 10.02.2023 could not be taken up in light of clarification  from  Government  of  Assam  that  schemes  submitted  earlier  by  the  State Government under North East Road Sector Development Scheme (NERSDS) may be taken up only if they are posed afresh by the State Government.

(c) & (d) Does not arise in view of (a) & (b) above. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 4224 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-27
Subject: Mid Day Meal Scheme in Madrasas
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Ashok Mahadeorao Nete

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-4224

ANSWERED ON- 27.03.2023

## Mid Day Meal Scheme in Madrasas

## †4224. SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to implement Mid-day Meal scheme in Madrasas;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the above scheme is proposed to be implemented in only those Madrasas which are imparting mainstream education;
- (d) whether the Government has received several proposals regarding modernisation of Madrasas; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

## (SMT. ANNPURNA DEVI)

- (a) to (c): PM POSHAN Scheme covers all school children studying in Classes I-VIII and Balvatika (just  before  class  I)  of  10.84  lakh  Government,  Government  aided  schools  including  those Madrasas supported under Samagra Shiksha.
- (d) to (e):A Centrally Sponsored Scheme 'Scheme For Providing Education in Madrasas/Minorities' (SPEMM)  is implemented to encourage traditional  institutions  like  madrasas  and  maqtabs  to introduce modern education in subjects such as science, mathematics, social studies, Hindi and English in their curriculum through support for teachers, books, teaching learning materials and computer labs. No proposal has been received from State Governments under the Scheme during the year 2022-23.

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