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Lok Sabha Question No. 1089 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-10
Subject: National Summit on Indian Infrastructure for Viksit Bharat-2047
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Eatala Rajender, Smt. D K Aruna, Shri Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy

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

## LOK SABHA

## UN-STARRED QUESTION NO. 1089

ANSWERED ON MONDAY, 10 th  FEBRUARY, 2025/Magha 21, 1946 (Saka)

## NATIONAL SUMMIT ON INDIAN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR VIKSIT BHARAT-2047

1089. SMT. D K ARUNA; SHRI EATALA RAJENDER; SHRI CHAMALA KIRAN KUMAR REDDY:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- a) whether the Government held National Summit on Indian Infrastructure and if so, the details and outcome thereof;
- b) whether  the  Government  has  suggested  that  banks  and  Non-Banking  Financial  Companies (NBFCs)  increase their participation in financing large-scale infrastructure initiatives particularly in rural areas which are crucial for country's ambition to achieve developed nation (Viksit Bharat) status by 2047; and
- c) if so, the details and the present status thereof especially in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

(SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

- (a)  to  (c):  National  Summit  on  Indian  Infrastructure  was  not  held  under  the  aegis  of  the Government.

As informed by RBI, data on  outstanding  credit  for  Infrastructure  Construction  by  Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs), including Regional Rural Banks, in the states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh is as below:

(INR in Crores)

| States         | Outstanding as on 31.03.2024   |
|----------------|--------------------------------|
| Bihar          | 4,113.00                       |
| Uttar Pradesh  | 38,071.00                      |
| Telangana      | 47,409.00                      |
| Andhra Pradesh | 15,306.00                      |
Lok Sabha Question No. 1087 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-10
Subject: NIRF Ranking of IISER  Kolkata
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Jagannath Sarkar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1087 ANSWERED ON 10.02.2025

## NIRF Ranking of IISER Kolkata

1087.  Shri Jagannath Sarkar:

Will the Minister of Education be pleased to state:

(a) the reasons for the drop in ranking of  Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER)  Kolkata  from  43rd  in  2023  to  61st  in  2024  as  per  National  Institutional  Ranking Framework (NIRF);

(b) the  details  of  the  sanctioned   intake   capacity   and   actual   enrollment  for  UG   and  PG programmes in IISER Kolkata during the last five years;

(c) whether  the  Government  has any  data of  placement and  higher  studies  of  IISER Kolkata graduates, including salaries and students pursuing higher studies during last five years;

(d) the  number  of  students   enrolled  and  completed   graduation  from  Ph.D.  programmes  at IISER Kolkata during last five years; and

(e)  the    number    of    sanctioned    strength  and  current  faculty  members  and  the  reasons  for changes during the last five years?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

## (DR. SUKANTA MAJUMDAR)

(a) Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata is one of the seven IISERs that have been envisaged and established as premier institutions to impart education and research in the field of basic sciences. All the IISERs have been declared as Institutes of National Importance. In the last five years, from 2019 to 2023, IISER Kolkata has been ranked in the top 50 in the overall NIRF ranking and in the top 40 in the Research category. In the overall rankings for  2024,  the  institute  has  improved  its  score  on  the  Peer  Perception  parameter  over  2023, reflecting a positive outlook amongst the academic peers and employers.

(b) to (e) The total student strength as on date under the UG, PG and Ph.D. programmes in IISER Kolkata is 1825. The sanctioned faculty strength for the institute is 162, out of which 127 are in position. Further, during the last five years, 289 Ph.D. students have graduated from the institute. IISERs being research institutes, majority of the students opt for higher studies.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1086 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-10
Subject: Development and Beautification of Garh Mukteshwar
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Kanwar Singh Tanwar

## †1086

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## †1086

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. ANSWERED ON 10.02.2025

## DEVELOPMENT AND BEAUTIFICATION OF GARH MUKTESHWAR . SHRI KANWAR SINGH TANWAR:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is a need for development and beautification of Garh Mukteshwar as lakhs of devotees visit this place every year to take a holy dip in Maa Ganga river;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  of  the  schemes  or  projects  launched  by  the Government for the development and beautification of Garh Mukteshwar, including providing adequate amenities for the devotees;
- (c) the steps being taken by the Government to ensure cleanliness and hygienic condition at the above place along with providing adequate facilities  such  as  drinking  water,  sanitation  and  parking  for  the devotees visiting there;
- (d) the time-limit fixed for completion of the said projects and schemes;
- and
- (e) the budget allocation made for the said projects and schemes?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF TOURISM            (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a) to (e): The  development  and  promotion  of  tourism  destinations  and products  are  primarily  undertaken  by  the  concerned  State  Government (SG)/Union Territory Administration (UT). However, the Ministry of Tourism through its central  sector  schemes  of  Pilgrimage  Rejuvenation  and Spiritual,  Heritag e  Augmentation  Drive  (PRASHAD)',  'Swadesh  Darshan (SD)',  and  'Assistance  to  Central  Agencies  for  Tourism  Infrastructure Development' complements the efforts of tourism infrastructure development in the country by extending financial assistance to the State Governments/UT Administrations including the State of Uttar Pradesh.

Receiving  proposals  from  the  State  Governments/UT  Administrations  for financial  assistance  for  tourism  projects  is  a  continuous  process.  The proposals received are examined  with reference to the prescribed guidelines and financial assistance is extended for such projects subject to  fulfilment  of  the  stipulated  conditions  and  availability  of  funds.  No proposal  is  under  consideration  of  the  Ministry  for  development  and beautification of Garh Mukteshwar.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1084 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-10
Subject: Skill Development Centres in Rajasthan
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Shri Kuldeep Indora

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1084

ANSWERED ON 10.02.2025

## SKILL DEVELOPMENT CENTRES IN RAJASTHAN

1084.  SHRI KULDEEP INDORA:

Will the Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any plan to set up skill development centres in Rajasthan providing high-level skills to the youth of the State;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  in  this  regard  with  a  particular  reference  to  Sriganganagar  and Hanumangarh districts; and
- (c) the details about such existing centres in the said districts?

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

(SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)

- (a) to (c)          Under the Government of India's Skill India Mission (SIM), the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) delivers skill, re-skill and up-skill training through an  extensive  network  of  skill  development  centres   under  various  schemes,  viz.  Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Jan Sikshan Sansthan (JSS), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), to all the sections of the society across the country including in the State of Rajasthan. The SIM aims at enabling youth of India to get future ready equipped with industry relevant  skills.  The  schemes  of  MSDE  for  skill  development  are  demand  driven  and  the training  centres  (TCs)  are  set  up/engaged  on  need  basis  to  impart  the  training  across  the country.

The number of Training Centres (TCs) under these Schemes across the country and in Sriganganagar and Hanumangarh districts is as under:

| Scheme      | Number of Skill Development Centres   | Number of Skill Development Centres   | Number of Skill Development Centres   |
|-------------|---------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|
| Scheme      | All India                             | Sriganganagar                         | Hanumangarh                           |
| PMKVY       | 12,251                                | 45                                    | 66                                    |
| JSS         | 289                                   | 0                                     | 0                                     |
| NAPS*       | 48,721                                | 37                                    | 28                                    |
| CTS (ITIs)^ | 14,619                                | 34                                    | 32                                    |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1078 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-10
Subject: Beneficiaries of MCA V3.0 Portal
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: Dr. D. Purandeswari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1078

## ANSWERED ON MONDAY, February 10, 2025 MAGHA 21, 1946 (SAKA)

## Beneficiaries of MCA V3.0 Portal QUESTION

1078. Dr. D. Purandeswari

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether the Government has undertaken any measures for the establishment of a digital corporate compliance infrastructure and if so, the details thereof; (b)  the  details  of  the  MCA  V3.0  portal  launched  by  the  Government  for  enhancing  eGovernance; (c) the number of beneficiaries of the MCA V3.0 portal; (d) whether the Government has undertaken any market study to understand the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in anti-competitive practices and if so, the details thereof; and (e) the steps taken by the Competition Commission of India to reduce down the ill-use of
- Artificial Intelligence in conducting anti-competitive practices?

## 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), (b)  & (c): The MCA21 portal was launched in 2006 to digitise corporate filings, improve compliance and provide stakeholders with secured access to MCA services. Version-3 of MCA21 has been launched to further strengthen  enforcement,  promote  Ease  of  Doing Business  and  enhance  user  experience.  Through  MCA21  V3,  functionalities  like  Web filings,  e-Adjudication,  e-Consultation,  e-Book,  Learning  Management  System  etc  have been introduced. Around 21.40 lakh Companies & LLPs are availing the Services of MCA21 portal.  Additionally,  more  than  60  lakh  individual  users  including  Directors,  Practicing Professionals, Company Nodal Officers are directly using MCA21 services.

(d)  &  (e)  The  Competition  Commission  of  India  (CCI)  has  commissioned  a  study  on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Competition. Further appropriate action would depend on the findings of the study.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1075 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-10
Subject: Quality and Integrity for Projects outsourced for "Adopt A Heritage" Scheme
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1075

ANSWERED ON 10.02.2025

## QUALITY AND INTEGRITY FOR PROJECTS OUTSOURCED FOR 'ADOPT A HERITAGE' SCHEME

## 1075.  SHRI SAPTAGIRI SANKAR ULAKA :

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the safeguards to maintain the quality and integrity of projects outsourced to State  Archaeological  Departments,  universities  and  private  entities  under  the  "Adopt  a Heritage" scheme;
- (b) the  criteria  used  to  select  states  and  universities  for  undertaking  such  projects  and  the details of funding allocated for the said collaborations in the current financial year; and
- (c) the manner by which transparency is ensured in the said collaborations?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER FOR CULTURE AND TOURISM (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a) & (b) Under the Adopt A Heritage 2.0 Program, there is no provision for engagement with the state archaeological departments, and universities.

The  Adopt  A  Heritage  2.0  Program  was  launched  to  create  a  framework  for  engaging with private/public sector companies and NGOs/ Trusts/ Societies, etc. to develop/provide defined amenities at protected monuments to enhance visitors' experience  and  make  them  visitor-friendly,  through  their  own  funds.  No  funds  are allocated by the Government to such entities for this purpose.

The work of providing amenities is carried out by the partnering entities only with the approval of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and under its close supervision so as to ensure the quality.

- (c) The list of monuments available for adoption under the Adopt A Heritage 2.0 programme is displayed on a dedicated portal, where interested entities are required to register.

The programme has a provision whereby the proposals received from interested entities are  evaluated  by  an  'Approval  and  Implementation  Committee'.  The  execution  of  the work is carried out by the partnering entities only when approval is received from the said committee,  and  the  work  is  executed  under  close  supervision  of  the  Archaeological Survey  of  India  (ASI).  Further,  under  the  programme,  all  revenues  generated  through semi-commercial activities are required to be deposited in a dedicated account which is utilize  to  sustain,  develop,  operate  and  maintain  the  adopted  monument  only.  The partnering entities are required to produce on half-yearly basis, a duly audited statement of account for the same.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1074 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-10
Subject: Development of Sports Infrastructure in the Country
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Smt. Vijaylakshmi Devi

†1074 .

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1074 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.02.2025

Development of Sports Infrastructure in the Country

SMT. VIJAYLAKSHMI DEVI:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  steps  for  the  development  of sports infrastructure across the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  the  details  of  proposals  received  and  status  of  approvals  for  the  said infrastructure in the State of Bihar during the last five years; and
- (d)  the  details  and  status  of  the  approved  said  projects  in  the  country particularly in Bihar, State-wise and district-wise?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS { DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA }

(a) to (d) 'Sports' being a State subject, the responsibility of development of sports,  including  development of sports infrastructure across the country, rests  primarily  with  the  State/Union  Territory  Governments.  The  Union Government supplements their efforts by bridging critical gaps. Further, the Khelo India Scheme  and  National Sports  Development  Fund  (NSDF), implemented by this Ministry, under which financial assistance for development of sports infrastructure is provided, are demand-driven schemes.  The  receipt  of  proposals  from  eligible  entities  under  these schemes is a continuous process. The proposals received from the State/UT Governments  and  other eligible entities are considered for financial assistance, subject to their completeness, technical feasibility and availability  of  funds  under  these  schemes.  The  details  of  the  sports infrastructure projects approved and their sanctioned cost, funds released and  their  physical  and  financial  progress,  under  Khelo  India  Scheme  and NSDF, across the country, including in the State of Bihar, are available in

public domain on the dashboards of the Ministry at https://mdsd.kheloindia.gov.in and http://www.nsdf.yas.gov.in/nsdfglance.html.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1073 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-10
Subject: Modernization of JNVs
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Arvind Dharmapuri

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1073 ANSWERED ON 10.02.2025

## Modernization of JNVs

1073.  Shri Arvind Dharmapuri:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken any steps to improve and modernise the Jawahar  Navodya  Vidyalayas  (JNVs)  across  the  country  to  meet  global standards;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  of  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  particularly  for Telangana;
- (c) whether any budget has been sanctioned for modernising and upgrading the JNVs, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the  details  of  the  funds  allocated  and  utilised  by  the  Government  for  this purpose; and
- (e) the  details  of  the  budget  sanctioned  for  the  setting  up  of  the  JNVs  in Nizamabad, Telangana?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b) The upgradation/modernization of Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVs) buildings  across  the  country,  including  in  the  State  of  Telangana,  is  a  continuous process.  As  per  information  received  from  Navodaya  Vidyalaya  Samiti  (NVS),  in order to improve and modernise the NVs, the specifications of construction of NVs campus  have  been  upgraded.  Further,  PM  SHRI  Scheme  aims  to  establish  more than  14500  schools,  including  NVs,  by  strengthening  the  existing  schools  from amongst those managed by Central Government/State/UT Government/local bodies. These schools are to showcase all the initiatives of National Education Policy 2020 and emerge as exemplar schools over a period of time, and also offer leadership to other schools in the neighbourhood. The Scheme also focus on further strengthening/improvements  the  infrastructure  and  other  amenities  such  as  ICT Labs,  Science  Labs,  Digital  Libraries,  Lab  equipments,  Smart  classrooms,  LED lighting, etc. in the existing schools.

- (c) to (e) The budgetary support is provided to NVS every year as Grants-in-Aid under three distinct Heads of Account viz. Salaries, General and Creation of Capital Assets for opening and functioning of NVs. Funds  are not allocated to NVS State/

UT/District/NV-wise. The funds allocated to NVS during the last three years and the current year, are as under:

(Rs. in crore)

| Financial Year   |   Funds allocated |
|------------------|-------------------|
| 2021-22          |           3740    |
| 2022-23          |           4920.3  |
| 2023-24          |           5470    |
| 2024-25          |           5305.23 |

Further, budget provisions for an amount of Rs. 260.72 crore and Rs. 567.25 crore have been made under PM SHRI scheme in the year 2023-24 and 2024-25 respectively for upgradation/modernization of NVs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1072 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-10
Subject: Exemption of GST on Health & Life Insurance Premium
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri M K Raghavan

## TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2025

## EXEMPTION OF GST ON HEALTH & LIFE INSURANCE PREMIUM

## 1072. SHRI M K RAGHAVAN :

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government has any plan to exempt health and life insurance premiums from GST to encourage insurance penetration among the middle and lower-income groups;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government conducted any studies to assess the impact of GST on the affordability and accessibility of insurance policies; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

(a) & (b): GST rates and exemptions on all services and goods are prescribed on the recommendations of the  GST  Council  which  is  a  Constitutional  body  comprising  of  members  from  both  the  Union  and State/UT Governments.

The issue of GST on health and life insurance was placed before the GST Council in its 54th Meeting held on 09th September 2024 at New Delhi. After detailed deliberations, the GST Council recommended to  constitute  a  Group  of Ministers (GoM) to holistically look into the issues pertaining to GST on life insurance and health insurance. Accordingly, a Group of Ministers (GoM) on Life and Health Insurance was constituted under the Convenorship of Sh. Samrat Chaudhary, Hon'ble Deputy CM, Bihar.

During the 55th meeting of the GST Council held on 21st December 2024 in Jaisalmer, the Convener of the Group of Ministers (GoM) on Life and Health Insurance sought more time for finalizing the GoM's recommendations and placing the same before the GST Council. The Council agreed to give more time to GoM to finalize its recommendations.

(c) & (d): Health insurance policies catering to the needs of economically weaker sections of the society and  differently  abled  persons,  such  as  Ayushman  Bharat  PM-JAY,  Rashtriya  Swasthya  Bima  Yojana (RSBY), Universal Health Insurance Scheme, Jan Arogya Bima Policy, and Niramaya Health Insurance Scheme are given exemption from GST. These schemes cover a large number of people who benefit from the  GST  exemption.  E.g.  more  than  36.5  crore*  Ayushman  cards  have  already  been  created  since  the inception of the Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) scheme. Similarly, various life insurance policies such as Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, and Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandan Yojana are also exempt from GST. These schemes cover a large  number  of  people  who  benefit  from  the  GST  exemption.  E.g.  More  than  20  crore**  gross enrolments have happened under the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana.

These  policies  are  primarily  providing  insurance  coverage  to  the  economically  weaker  sections  of  the society.

* Source: PMJAY dashboard (https://dashboard.pmjay.gov.in)

** Source: DFS dashboard (https://dfs.dashboard.nic.in)