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Lok Sabha Question No. 2456 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-15
Subject: Setting up of Sports Centres under KIS
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Kuldeep Indora

## Government of India Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Department of Sports

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2456 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2025

Setting up of Sports Centres under KIS

†2456. Shri Kuldeep Indora:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that the proposals for setting up of sports centres in Sriganganagar, Bharatpur, Jhunjhunu, Jaipur, Nagaur, Pali, Banswara and Rajsamand districts of Rajasthan under Khelo India Scheme (KIS) are pending for a long time;
- (b)  whether  proposals  for  construction  of  synthetic  football  ground  at Srivijaynagar at a cost of Rs. 6.00 crore, athletic track at Sadulshahar at a cost of Rs. 9.50 crore, multi-purpose indoor hall at a cost of Rs. 5.00 crore,  renovation  of  handball  ground  at  a  cost  of  Rs.  19  lakh  and construction of indoor hall and ground at Lalgarh Jatan at a cost of Rs. 5.75  crore  are  pending  in  Sriganganagar  district  under  Khelo  India Scheme (KIS); and
- (c) if so, the reasons for the delay in the approval of these proposals by the Government, along with the estimated timeframe for approval of the said proposals?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS [ DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA ]

- (a)  At  least  one  Khelo India  Centre (KIC) has been established in each district of Rajasthan under the Khelo India Scheme, thereby covering all the  districts,  including  Sriganganagar,  Bharatpur,  Jhunjhunu,  Jaipur, Nagaur,  Pali,  Banswara  and  Rajsamand  districts,  as  per  the  scheme's provision of one centre per district.

(b) and (c) Yes, Sir. The Khelo India Scheme is a demand driven scheme. The proposals received from the State/ UT Government and other eligible entities are considered for financial support, subject to their completeness,  technical  feasibility  and  availability  of  funds  under  the scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2455 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-15
Subject: ESIC Facilities in Assam
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Md. Rakibul Hussain

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2455 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2025

## ESIC FACILITIES IN ASSAM

2455. MD. RAKIBUL HUSSAIN:

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

- (a) whether  Employees'  State  Insurance  Corporation  (ESIC)  facilities  in Assam are inadequate to meet the requirements of insured persons and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the details of the key services and infrastructure that are lacking in the State;
- (c) the details of the funds sanctioned and released for ESIC expansion or upgradation during the last three years and the current year; and
- (d) the details of proposed plans of the Government to enhance ESIC service coverage in Assam?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)

(a) to (d): In Assam, a total of 3,42,000 Insured Persons (IPs) are covered under the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Scheme. The Scheme has been notified in all 35 districts of the State.  ESI Corporation presently operates an  85-bedded  hospital  at  Beltola  and  a  20-bedded  hospital  at  Tinsukia. Further, 33 ESIS dispensaries are also functional in the State to provide primary healthcare services to the IPs.

For  strengthening  medical  services  in  the  State,  ESIC  has sanctioned upgradation of the existing 85-bedded hospital at Beltola to a 220-bedded  Medical  College  and  Hospital  and  the  existing  20-bedded hospital at Tinsukia to a 100-bedded hospital.

The  details  of  funds  released  during  the  since  2021  for expansion  and  upgradation  of  220  bedded  ESIC  Medical  College  and Hospital, Beltola are as under

|   Sr. No. |   Year |   Fund Released (Rs. in crore) |
|-----------|--------|--------------------------------|
|         1 |   2021 |                          14.32 |
|         2 |   2024 |                          37.45 |
|         3 |   2025 |                          42.64 |

Apart from above, ESIC also released Rs. 13.59 Crore in 2024 for upgradation of 20 bedded ESI hospital Tinsukia to 100 - bedded hospital.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2443 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-15
Subject: Constitution and Functioning of PMCCC
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Shri Pradyut Bordoloi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2443

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2025

## Constitution and Functioning of PMCCC

## 2443. SHRI PRADYUT BORDOLOI:

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

- (a) whether  the  Prime  Minister's  Council  on  Climate  Change  (PMCCC)  has  been constituted;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  including  the  date  of  constitution,  composition  of  members, functions and terms of reference;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor and the steps being taken by the Government to operationalise the Council; and
- (d) the details of the number of meetings held during the last five years along with the dates, agenda items and key decisions taken, meeting-wise?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d)    The Prime Minister's Council on Climate Change (PMCCC) was initially constituted by  the  Government  of  India  on  6  June  2007  and  was  finally  reconstituted  with  further amendments to membership on  14 th   July,  2015.  The  terms  of  reference  (ToR)  of  PMCCC involves evolving a coordinated response to issues related to climate change at the national level; provide oversight for formulation of action plan in assessment, adaptation, technology support, and mitigation of climate change; and periodic monitoring of key policy decisions.

The PMCCC is chaired by the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, and comprises of Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Minister of External Affairs, Minister of Finance, Minister of Jal Shakti, Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Minister of Science and Technology, Minister of Power, Minister of Coal and Minister  of  New  and  Renewable  Energy,  Cabinet  Secretary,  Foreign  Secretary,  Secretary (Environment,  Forest,  and  Climate  Change)  and  four  experts  as  members.  The  Principal Secretary to Hon'ble Prime Minister is the member convenor of the PMCCC.

Meetings of PMCCC are convened on a need basis. The last meeting was convened on 25 th April  2025.  The  discussions,  decisions  and  guidance  provided  in  the  meeting  focused  on climate scenarios in the Global and Indian context, various initiatives and climate action taken by India, including target of achieving Net Zero by 2070, especially in the context of the last decade, deliberation and review of action taken under National Action Plan on Climate Change and accomplishments under the associated Missions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2441 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-15
Subject: Kendriya Vidyalayas in Bihar
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Dr. Alok Kumar Suman

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2441 ANSWERED ON 15.12.2025

## Kendriya Vidyalayas in Bihar

## 2441.  Dr. Alok Kumar Suman:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that the Central Government is paying huge amount for rented accommodation of Kendriya Vidyalayas in Bihar; and
- (b) if so, the total amount paid for rented accommodation of Kendriya Vidyalayas in Bihar during the last ten years, year-wise?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

## (SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)

(a) & (b) Proposals for opening of new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) may be sponsored by Ministries  or  Departments  of  the  Government  of  India/State  Governments/  Union Territories Administrations, with commitment to provide requisite extent of suitable land, free of cost, for construction of the permanent building and suitable rent-free temporary accommodation to run the Vidyalaya till the permanent building is constructed.

As per information received from Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), at present, 51 KVs are functioning in the state of Bihar out of which 17 KVs are functioning from the rent-free  temporary  building/accommodation  provided  by  the  Government  of  Bihar/ sponsoring authorities. No rent for building/accommodation is being paid by KVS for any KV in the state of Bihar. Government of Bihar is repeatedly reminded regarding providing land for construction of Kendriya Vidyalayas.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2438 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-15
Subject: No Sports No Employment Policy
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Imran Masood

## Government of India Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Department of Sports

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2438

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2025

No Sports No Employment Policy

†2438.     SHRI IMRAN MASOOD:

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

- (a) whether the Government is considering any incentive policy such as "No Sports No Employment" so that sports can be recognized as a career option;
- (b) if so, the details of the sports that are likely to be prioritized in the said policy;
- (c)  whether  the  Government has chalked out any proposal to give preference to the sportspersons for reservation or promotion in jobs;
- (d) if so, the provisions thereof; and
- (e) whether the Government has laid down a timebound implementation  programme  for  this  policy  and  if  so,  the  details thereof?

## THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

## ANSWER [DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA]

- (a) to (e): No such proposals are under consideration. However, the recruitment  of  meritorious  sports  persons  against  sports  quota vacancies in Central Government Offices is done in accordance with the consolidated instructions issued by the Department of Personnel

& Training (DoP&T) vide their O.M No. 14034/01/2013-Est(D) dated 3rd October, 2013 (further consolidated vide OM dated 18.11.2022 and 04.03.2024). These instructions are available at https://doptcirculars.nic.in.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2433 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-15
Subject: Plans to Establish F1 Circuit for Racing in India
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Smt. June Maliah

## Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports

## Government of India Department of Sports

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2433

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2025

Plans to Establish F1 Circuit for Racing in India

2433. SMT. JUNE MALIAH:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  intends  to  build  a  grade  one  level Formula  One  (F1) circuit as per Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) in the country, if so, the details thereof and if not, reasons therefor;
- (b) whether the Government intends to engage with FIA to host a F1 race in the near future, if so, the details thereof and if not, reasons therefor;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  conducted  any  survey  on  the growing popularity of F1 in the country, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) whether it is a fact that F1 drivers like Kush Maini have stated that  "real  karting  started  when  I  moved  to  Europe"  depicting  low Karting infrastructure in India, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS [DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA]

(a)  to  (d)  'Sports',  being  a  state  subject,  the  responsibility  for development of sports infrastructure for various sports including that

for  motor  sports  rests  primarily  with  the  State/Union  Territory Governments,  while  the  Central  Government  supplements  their efforts.  Further,  FIA  grade  1  Karting  Track,  Madras  International Karting Arena (MIKA), exist in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. For promotion and development of any sport discipline in the country, the Ministry recognizes  the  sports  association/federation  as  National  Sports Federation (NSF), which is mandated, inter alia, to organize national championships, conduct international sports events in India and their State  level  affiliated  units  being  responsible  for  organizing  sports competitions  at  State  level, so as  to  promote  the  culture  of competitive sports. At present, the Government has not recognized any federation as a National Sports federation (NSF) for the sport of Motor Sports.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2431 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-15
Subject: Vacancies in National Council for Teacher Education
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Smt. Bag Mitali

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO:- 2431

ANSWERED ON-15/12/2025

## Vacancies in National Council for Teacher Education

## 2431. Smt. Bag Mitali:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  number  of  sanctioned  posts  and  vacancies  including  reserved  posts  in  the  National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), categories-wise;
- (b) the number of staff engaged on deputation and contractual basis to fill vacancies since 2014 therein, year-wise; and
- (c)  the  number  of  permanent  staff  recruited  since  2014  including  reserved  posts  therein, category and year-wise?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) has a total of 123 sanctioned posts, out of which 50 regular vacancies exist presently. The category-wise details of reserved vacancies are: SC-13, ST-5 and OBC-14.

The number of staff engaged on deputation and contractual basis to fill vacancies since 2014 therein, year-wise:

| Year                                              | 2014   |   2015 |   2016 | 2017   |   2018 |   2019 | 2020   |   2021 |   2022 |   2023 |   2024 |   2025 |
|---------------------------------------------------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|
| Number of Staff Engaged (Deputation/ Contractual) | -      |     01 |     01 | -      |     01 |     05 | -      |     02 |     03 |     01 |     02 |     06 |

The  Department  of  School  Education  &  Literacy  had  requested  NCTE  to  carry  out  an assessment of the requirement of staff at every level and to consider implementation of Mission Recruitment  in  the  organisation.  In  pursuance  of  the  above  communication,  NCTE  has completed the assessment of staff requirement.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2420 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-15
Subject: Conservation and Maintenance of Protected Monuments
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Balya Mama Suresh Gopinath Mhatre

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†2420 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2025

## CONSERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PROTECTED MONUMENTS

## †2420.  SHRI BALYA MAMA SURESH GOPINATH MHATRE:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  the  number  of  National  Monuments  (Protected  Monuments)  which  are currently in a dilapidated conditions along with the State/UT-wise;
- (b) whether the Archaeological Survey of India (ASl) has sufficient budget and staff for the conservation of all monuments;
- (c) whether the Government is reviewing the 'Adopt a Heritage' scheme to hand over the maintenance of monuments to private companies or trusts; and
- (d) whether the Government is planning to renovate and digitize the Central Museums, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF CULTURE AND TOURISM (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a) There are 3685 centrally protected monuments/sites under the jurisdiction of Archaeological  Survey  of  India  (ASI)  in  the  country.  Conservation,  preservation  and maintenance  of  these  monuments/sites  is  a  regular  process  and  is  taken  up  as  per  the requirement and availability of resources subject to the National Policy for Conservation. All these monuments/sites are in a good state of preservation.
- (b) ASI has sufficient budget and staff for conservation of all centrally protected monuments/sites which are under the jurisdiction of ASI.
- (c) The Adopt A Heritage 2.0 program for protected monuments of national importance was launched  in  September  2023  to  create  a  framework  for  engaging  with  private/public sector  companies  and  NGOs/  Trusts/  Societies,  etc.,  to  develop/provide  a  group  of amenities at protected monuments to enhance visitors' experience and make them visitorfriendly. The work is performed by such agency under the supervision of ASI.
- (d) Ministry of Culture operates Museums Grant Scheme under which financial assistance is provided for setting up of New Museums/development of the existing museums/digitisation of museums and training of professionals of museums managed by Central/State  Governments,  Societies,  Autonomous  Bodies,  Local  Bodies,  Academic Institutions and Trusts registered under the societies Act. The digitization of antiquities of selected museums under Ministry of Culture is processed under JATAN Portal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2419 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-15
Subject: ESIC Hospital at Ezhukone (Kollam)
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri Kodikunnil Suresh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2419 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2025

## ESIC HOSPITAL AT EZHUKONE (KOLLAM)

2419. SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH:

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

- (a) the details of the present developmental of the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Hospital at Ezhukone in Kollam district, Kerala including infrastructure,  bed  strength,  available  medical  facilities  and  manpower position;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to upgrade or expand the said hospital to meet the increasing healthcare demands of insured persons and beneficiaries in the region and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the  Government  has  examined  the  possibility  of  designated  ESIC Hospital at Ezhukone as a satellite campus of the proposed ESIC Medical College  at  Kollam  in  order  to  optimize  resources  and  strengthen  tertiary medical care in southern Kerala;
- (d) if  so,  the  details  of  any  feasibility studies,  proposals  or  inter-departmental consultations undertaken in this regard; and
- (e) the details of the time frame and financial outlay proposed by the Government for  upgradation  or  integration  of  the  Ezhukone  ESIC  Hospital  with  the upcoming ESIC Medical College at Kollam?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)

(a) & (b): There were 1,69,410 Insured Persons (IPs) in Kollam district as on 31.03.2025.  Employees'  State  Insurance  Corporation  (ESIC)  operates  a  150 -bedded Hospital at Ezhukone in Kollam district, Kerala to provide healthcare services  to  ESI  beneficiaries.  The  major  medical  facilities  available  in  this hospital  include  medicine,  surgery,  paediatrics,  orthopaedics,  gynaecology  & obstetrics,  dental,  ophthalmology,  radiology,  chemotherapy,  ENT  and  other supporting services. The hospital has 233  medical  manpower  and  161 administrative manpower in position.

In  addition,  ESIC  also  operates  a  200-bedded  ESIC  Hospital  at Asramam, Kollam, along with 55 ESIS dispensaries in the district to cater to the healthcare needs of the IPs.

- (c) to (e): Presently, no such proposal has been considered.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2413 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-15
Subject: Higher Educational Institutions without Regular Directors
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Prof. Sougata Ray

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2413

ANSWERED ON 15.12.2025

## HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS WITHOUT REGULAR DIRECTORS

2413 . PROF. SOUGATA RAY :

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

(a) whether a large number of Higher Educational Institutions in the country such as Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) are functioning without regular Directors;

(b) if so, the number of IITs functioning without regular directors along with the reasons for not appointing regular directors in such institutes;

(c)  the  number  of  Central  Universities  functioning  without  regular  Vice  Chancellors  in  the Country;

(d) the reasons for not appointing regular Vice Chancellors in such Central Universities;

(e) the details of Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) functioning without regular Directors in the country; and

(f) the reasons for not appointing regular Directors in such IIMs of the country?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (DR. SUKANTA MAJUMDAR)

(a)  to  (f):  Centrally  funded  Higher  Educational  Institutions  such  as  Indian  Institute  of Technology (IITs), Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) and Central Universities (CUs) are autonomous  institutions  established  by  an  Act  of  Parliament  and  governed  by  respective Acts/Statutes/Rules framed thereunder from time to time. The occurring and filling of vacancies to  the  post  of  Director  and  Vice-Chancellor  is  an  ongoing  process,  which  is  periodically undertaken as per the defined term of the post or mid-term when the vacancy arises. The post of Director/ Vice-Chancellor is a statutory post and the appointment and term of office thereto is governed by the provisions given in the respective Acts/Statutes/Rules. The relevant Acts, Statutes contain the provision for performance of the duties of Director/VC in the event of vacancy to the post. The process of appointment of Director/VC is initiated well in advance before the completion of the term of the incumbent as per the provisions given in respective Acts/Statutes/Rules.

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