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Lok Sabha Question No. 3608 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-11
Subject: Data Privacy and Protection of Customers
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: Dr. T Sumathy Alias Thamizhachi Thangapandian

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UN-STARRED QUESTION NO. 3608 ANSWERED ON Monday, August 11, 2025 Sravana 20, 1947 (Saka)

## DATA PRIVACY AND PROTECTION OF CUSTOMERS

3608. Dr. T Sumathy Alias Thamizhachi Thangapandian

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has conducted any inspections or issued advisories to companies in Tamil Nadu regarding data privacy and protection of customer information in the light of recent major data leaks by large fintech, e-commerce, or health institutions;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the number of companies in the region found non-compliant with statutory disclosure obligations under the Companies Act, 2013; and
- (c)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  strengthen  compliance reporting  requirements  for  listed  companies  to  ensure  the  timely disclosure of data breaches and privacy risks

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs; Minister of State in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

(Shri Harsh Malhotra)

- (a) to (b): Inspection of Books of Accounts have not been conducted nor  any  advisory  issued  under  the  Companies  Act,  2013  on  data privacy and for protection of consumer information of the Companies incorporated in Tamil Nadu, by this Ministry.
- (c): SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ('LODR Regulations'), mandates listed entities to maintain  corporate  governance  structures  and  ensure  adequate disclosures of material events, including those relating to cybersecurity and data privacy. Regulation 27 of the LODR Regulations  2015,  requires  listed  entities  to  submit  a  report  as follows:

(i)  To  the  recognised  stock  exchange(s),  a  quarterly  compliance report  on  corporate  governance  in  the  format  and  within  the timelines, as may be specified by the Board from time to time. (ii) Details of cyber security incidents or breaches or loss of data or documents  shall  be  disclosed  along  with  the  report  mentioned  in clause (a) of sub-regulation (2). (iii) The report mentioned in clause (a) of sub-regulation (2) shall be signed either by the compliance officer or the chief executive officer of the listed entity.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3604 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-11
Subject: Reciprocal Tariff Threat of USA  on Indian Goods
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri M K Raghavan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3604

## TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2025/ SRAVANA 20, 1947(SAKA)

## RECIPROCAL TARIFF THREAT OF USA ON INDIAN GOODS

3604. SHRI M K RAGHAVAN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has made any assessment on impact of USA's reciprocal tariff threat on Indian goods;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  the  specific  goods  or  sectors  of  the  country  expected  to  be affected  by  the  implementation  of  the  USA's  reciprocal  tariff
- threat; and
- (d) the action taken by the Government to address the concerns of
- affected sectors?

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## ANSWER (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

- (a)  and  (b)  Reciprocal  tariff  at  the  rate  of  25%  is  proposed  to  be imposed on certain goods exported from India to the USA starting from  August  07 th ,  2025.  It  is  estimated  that  around  55%  of  total value  of  India's  merchandise  exports  to  the  US  will  be  subject  to this  reciprocal  tariff.  It  may  be  noted  that  reciprocal  tariffs  at varying  rates  have  been  imposed  by  the  US  on  imports  from  all countries. Combination of different factors such as product differentiation,  demand,  quality,  contractual  arrangements  would determine the impact on India's exports.
- (c)  and  (d)  The  Department  of  Commerce  is  engaged  with  all stakeholders including exporters and industry for taking feedback of their  assessment  of  the  situation.  The  Government  attaches  the utmost importance to protecting and promoting the welfare of our farmers,  entrepreneurs,  exporters,  MSMEs  etc.  and  will  take  all necessary steps to secure our national interest.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3601 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-11
Subject: Green India Mission
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Shri Vishnu Datt Sharma

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3601

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.08.2025

## Green India Mission

## 3601.   SHRI VISHNU DATT SHARMA:

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

- (a) whether the Government is implementing the Green India Mission to increase forest cover and improve biodiversity in the country, especially in Madhya Pradesh, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the  Government has  undertaken afforestation  activities  in  Katni  and  Panna districts and Khajuraho town in Khajuraho Lok Sabha constituency;
- (c) if  so,  the  details  thereof and the measures taken to achieve the mission's objectives; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor and the steps being taken to address the issue

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

- (a) National Mission for a Green India (GIM) is one of the eight Missions outlined under  the  National  Action  Plan  on  Climate  Change.  It  aims  at  protecting, restoring, and enhancing India's forest cover and responding to Climate Change by  undertaking  plantation  activities  in  the  forest  and  non-forest  areas  in  the selected  landscapes.  In  Madhya  Pradesh,  the  implementation  of  GIM  activities commenced in 2018-19. Till date, ₹ 123.26 Crore have been released to the State of Madhya Pradesh for taking up afforestation/eco-restoration activities in 32831 ha under different sub-missions of the Green India Mission.
- (b)  to  (d)      As  per  the  information  provided  by  the  State  of  Madhya  Pradesh  afforestation activities  have  been  undertaken  in  the  districts  of  Katni  and  Panna  through various schemes and implementing agencies. Under the Working Plan Implementation Scheme, afforestation is being carried out on forest land in Katni, North Panna, and South Panna Forest Divisions.

In  the  Katni  Forest  Division,  14,946  saplings  have  been  planted  under  the  City Forest Scheme. The Madhya Pradesh State Forest Development Corporation Ltd., through  its  Kundam  Project  Division,  has  undertaken  plantation  activities  in Katni  district,  covering  a  total  of  254  compartments  over  a  net  area  of  11,910 hectares from the year 1978 to 2021.

Additionally, afforestation works  are  also  being  undertaken  with  CAMPA funding, specifically under the Compensatory Afforestation and Net Present Value (NPV) components, in Katni, North Panna, and South Panna Forest Divisions. In the South Panna Forest Division of Panna district, afforestation and treatment of forest land over an area of 2,814.54 hectares have been carried out under various sub-missions of the Green India Mission during the period 2018-19 to 2024-25.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3589 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-11
Subject: Mera Bharat Portal in Dahod District
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †3589 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.08.2025

Mera Bharat Portal in Dahod District

†3589. Shri Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  number  of  youth  registered  on  Mera  Bharat  Portal  in  Dahod district;
- (b) the types of pilot programmes organised at Jan Aushadhi Kendras, post offices and hospitals;
- (c) whether the 'Viksit Bharat Padyatra' has been organised in Dahod;
- and
- (d) the participation of youth therein and social impact thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

- (a)    A  total  of  11,811  youth  from  Dahod  district  in  Gujarat  have registered on the Mera Yuva Bharat portal.
- (b) Following pilot programmes were conducted across the country including Dahod district in the following area:
-  Jan Aushadhi Kendras: A total of 1,207 Experiential Learning Programmes  (ELPs)  were  created.  Youth  were  engaged  in promoting  generic medicines, understanding supply chain processes, maintaining accounts, etc.
-  Post Offices: 1.38 lakh ELPs were created across the country by the Department of Posts. Youth learned about post offices services by getting involved in tasks such as enrolling customers  in  savings  accounts,  understanding  Dak  &  Parcel system, getting involved in Dak-Chaupals, managing documents, and helping with customer queries.
-  Hospitals:  551  ELPs  were  conducted  in  the  health  sector, involving 6,444 youth volunteers. Their tasks included helping patients  in  OPDs,  manning  help  desks,  assisting  in  health insurance work, supporting use of the ABHA app, data entry, and record management.

(c)  The  Viksit  Bharat  Constitution  Day  Padyatra  was  organised  in Dahod on 26 November 2024 with participation of 158 youth.

(d) So far, 3.81 Lakh youth have participated in 12 padyatras across the country including Dahod. The padyatras encouraged local youth to  remember freedom fighters and local role models, helping build awareness and participation at the community level.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3585 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-11
Subject: National Coastal Scheme
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Shri Y S Avinash Reddy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3585

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.08.2025

## National Coastal Scheme

## 3585.  SHRI Y S AVINASH REDDY

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

- (a) the details of the funds provided for Andhra Pradesh under the externally aided component and the non - externally aided component of the National Coastal Scheme;
- (b) the number of projects approved for implementation under the said scheme in the State of Andhra Pradesh during the last five years;
- (c) the progress of these projects and the utilisation certificates submitted during the last five years, year-wise; and
- (d) whether new projects will be implemented under the said scheme in the State of Andhra Pradesh and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a) to (d): National Coastal Mission (NCM) under the National Coastal Management Program is Central Sector Scheme with the following components:

- i. Management Action Plan on Conservation of Mangroves and Coral Reefs
- ii. Research & Development in Marine and Coastal ecosystem
- iii. Sustainable Development of Beaches under Beach Environment & Aesthetic Management Service
- iv. Capacity Building / Outreach Programme of Coastal States/UTs on conservation of marine and coastal ecosystem including beach cleaning drive.

The implementing agencies of NCM are the State Governments of Coastal States and Union Territory (UT) Administrations. The funds are released to the coastal States/Union Territories based on the proposals received from the States/UTs in this Ministry.

A  sum  of  ₹2.22 crore  was  provided  in  FY  2020-21  for  the  development  of environmental sound beach infrastructure and management services for Rushikonda Beach, Vishakapatnam. Rushikonda Beach has been accorded Blue Flag Certification since 2020.

Further, a total of Rs 2.6 lakhs was provided under NCM   for beach cleaning cum awareness drive at Ramakrishna beach and Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao beach during FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25. The utilisation certificate for all the releases have been received.

This Ministry has not received any new proposal under NCM from the State of Andhra Pradesh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3582 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-11
Subject: CCTV Cameras for Safety of Students
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri  Selvaganapathi T.M.

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3582 ANSWERED ON 11.08.2025

## CCTV Cameras for Safety of Students

## 3582.  Shri Selvaganapathi T.M.:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it  is  a  fact  that  the  Central  Board  of  Secondary  Education  (CBSE)  had directed all affiliated schools to install Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras with high resolution and with audio-visual recording capabilities at crucial points in the school to ensure the safety of students;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether it is a fact that the CBSE has updated its affiliation bylaws of 2018; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (d) : As  per  the  provisions  in  National  Commission  For  Protection  of  Child Rights (NCPCR) Manual at Clause 1(X) on safety and security of children in schools, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) vide Notification No. CBSE/AFF./Notification/2025/01310 dated 21.07.2025 has directed all  the  heads  of  its affiliated schools to install high resolution CCTV Cameras with audio-visual facility in school's premises.

The  Board  vide  Notification  No.  CBSE/AFF./Notification/2025/01310  dated 21.07.2025  has  made  the  following  amendment  in  its  Affiliation  Bye  Laws-2018  by adding Clause 4.7.10 in Chapter 4 (Physical Infrastructure):

" The  school  should  install  high  resolution  CCTV  Cameras  with  audio  visual facility at all the entry and exit points of the school, lobbies, corridors, Staircases, all the classrooms, labs, library, Canteen Area, store room, playground and other common  areas  except toilets and washrooms  with real time audio-visual recording. These CCTV Cameras must be equipped with a storage device with the capacity of holding footage of at-least 15 days. It shall be ensured that a backup of a  minimum 15  days  be  preserved,  which  may  be  accessed  by  the  authorities,  if required.'
Lok Sabha Question No. 3580 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-11
Subject: Pirated NCERT Textbooks
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Dr. Hemang Joshi, Smt. Mahima Kumari Mewar, Ms Kangna Ranaut, Shri Trivendra Singh Rawat, Shri Godam Nagesh, Shri Basavaraj Bommai, Shri Vishnu Dayal Ram, Dr. Bhola Singh, Shri Kanwar Singh Tanwar

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3580 ANSWERED ON 11.08.2025

## Pirated NCERT Textbooks

†3580. Dr. Bhola Singh:

Smt. Mahima Kumari Mewar:

Shri Vishnu Dayal Ram:

Shri Basavaraj Bommai:

Dr. Hemang Joshi:

Shri Godam Nagesh:

Shri Trivendra Singh Rawat:

Ms Kangna Ranaut:

Shri Kanwar Singh Tanwar:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the increasing number of pirated National Council of Education Research and Training (NCERT) textbooks in various parts of the country, if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  any  action  has  been  taken  by  the  Government  to  prevent  the  illegal  printing, distribution and sale of pirated NCERT textbooks;
- (c) the details of textbooks or materials seized along with the action taken against publishers, distributors and retailors of pirated textbooks;
- (d) whether NCERT has taken any initiatives to curb the menace of such pirated textbooks; and

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

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (e) The  National  Council  of  Educational  Research  and  Training  (NCERT)  has informed that the instances of piracy of NCERT textbooks have been reported from different parts of the country. During the years 2024 and 2025, approximately 4.71 lakh pirated copies of NCERT textbooks have been seized in various operations across different states. Piracy is driven primarily due to commercial motives of unscrupulous elements. The main objective of

NCERT is to provide quality textbooks at an affordable price to all the students across the country. The following steps have been taken by NCERT to curb piracy:

- i. In the last one-year NCERT has raided a record number of 29 premises belonging to the  manufacturers  and  sellers  of  pirated  NCERT  textbooks,  manufacturer  of  illegal NCERT watermarked paper, and confiscated stock and machinery worth more than Rs 20.00 crores.
- ii. NCERT has also taken several proactive measures to hit at the very  root  of  piracy business viz. 20% price  reduction of NCERT textbooks, improved quality of paper and printing (using modern machines), promotion of online sale of textbooks through reputed e-Commerce platforms.
- iii. NCERT has also conducted a pilot trial of a technology based anti-piracy solution, on 01  (one)  million  copies  of  a  Grade  6  textbooks.  This  tech-based  solution  has  been developed and patented by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur.

The result of these steps has been very positive. The sale figures of NCERT textbooks during the year 2024-25 have reached Rs 526.00 crore in contrast to Rs 232.00 crore in 2023-24.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3577 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-11
Subject: Dormant Cashew Processing Companies in Kerala
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Kodikunnil Suresh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3577 ANSWERED ON Monday, August 11, 2025

Dormant Cashew Processing Companies in Kerala

3577. Shri Kodikunnil Suresh:

## Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  a  significant  number  of registered private limited cashew processing companies in Kerala, particularly in the districts of Kollam and Alappuzha have become dormant or non-operational due to severe financial constraints, lack of working capital and diminishing export competitiveness;
- (b) whether the Government maintains detailed data on such inactive or non-filing private cashew companies;
- (c) if so, the number of such entities identified in Kerala along with the action taken or proposed to facilitate their revival and reintegration into the formal economy; and
- (d) whether the Government is considering any targeted interventions to revive such dormant cashew processing units, including but not limited to special credit restructuring mechanisms,  simplified compliance  relief  for  reactivation  or  leveraging  Corporate  Social Responsibility  (CSR)  funds  of  larger  industries  for  cluster-based development;

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs; Minister of State in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

(Shri Harsh Malhotra)

- (a) :  Registration  of  Companies  of  Cashew  processing  is  not specifically captured under incorporation of Companies code maintained  under  MCA-21.  However,  details  of  number  of

Companies which are registered under the incorporation codes for 'Growing of Edible Nuts' and 'Processing of Edible Nuts' in the MCA 21 Portal, in Kerala and particularly in the districts of Kollam and Alappuzha are tabulated as under: -

| Description               |   Kerala |   Kollam District |   Alappuzha District |
|---------------------------|----------|-------------------|----------------------|
| Total Registered          |      129 |                 8 |                    9 |
| Active                    |       62 |                 5 |                    1 |
| Inactive for e- filing    |        1 |                 0 |                    1 |
| Strike-Off                |       58 |                 3 |                    1 |
| Dormant under section 455 |        1 |                 0 |                    0 |
| Under Liquidation         |        2 |                 0 |                    1 |
| Dissolved (Liquidated)    |        5 |                 0 |                    5 |

(b) to (d): Does not arise in view of above reply.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3573 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-11
Subject: Tiger Outside Tiger Reserve
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Adv Dean Kuriakose

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3573

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.08.2025

## Tiger Outside Tiger Reserve

## 3573.  ADV DEAN KURIAKOSE:

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

- (a) whether the Government has issued any guidelines, policy documents, or operational frameworks with regard to the "Tigers Outside Tiger Reserve" (TOTR) scheme, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether any legal or administrative special status  is conferred/to be conferred upon areas designated as TOTR, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to publish comprehensive guidelines for identification,  management  and  monitoring  of  TOTR  regions,  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (d) whether  the  Government  has  received  any  proposal  from  the  State  Government  of Kerala  or  any  agency  therein  for  translocation  of  tigers  from  high-density  tiger habitats within Kerala to low-density habitats in other States; and
- (e) whether any proposal has been received from the said State for seeking modifications or  simplifications to the Standard  Operating  Procedures (SOPs) for tigers or related guidelines  for  other  wild  animals,  with  the  objective  of  reducing  the  intensity  and frequency of attacks on people in Kerala?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

- (a) to (c) The  National  Tiger  Conservation  Authority  has  formulated  a  project  for management of Tigers outside Tiger Reserves, which is a preventive strategy to  deal  with  human-wildlife  conflict.    The  Project  document  is  based  on scientific data collected from the 5 th  cycle of the All  India Tiger Estimation exercise as well as data of human-wildlife conflict collated from the States.

The project is under active consideration of the Ministry.

- (d) & (e) No such proposal for translocation of tigers has been received from the State of Kerala by the National Tiger Conservation Authority.

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