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Lok Sabha Question No. 2149 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-15
Subject: Establishment of Port Security
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Dr. T. Sumathy (a) Thamizhachi Thangapandian

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2149

ANSWERED ON 15.12.2023

## ESTABLISHMENT OF PORT SECURITY

2149. DR. T. SUMATHY (a) THAMIZHACHI THANGAPANDIAN:

Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state:

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- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to develop Hydrogen Hubs across both the Central Government and State Government ports;
- (b) if so, the details of the establishment of the Bureau of Port Security, State-wise and the specific measures it plans to implement to enhance security across all ports in the country;
- (c)  if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e)   the  manner in which the elements of the Port Master Plans for 2047 and these plans aligned with the overall vision for the maritime sector's development?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

- (a) Three Major Ports i.e. Deendayal Port Authority in Gujarat, V.O.Chidambaranar Port Authority in Tamil Nadu and Paradip Port Authority in Odisha are working on the development of these Ports as Hydrogen Hubs.
- (b) to (d) The development of Hydrogen Hubs is not related to the establishment of the Bureau of Port Security.

All  the  12  Major  Ports  and  51  of  the  239  Non-Major  Ports  are  International Ships  and  Port  Facility  Security  (ISPS)  Code  compliant.  ISPS  is  an  international requirement  for  ships  and  ports  dealing  with  international/EXIM  trade.  Ministry  of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is working on notifying the Merchant Shipping (ISPS) Rules, 2023 as per the provisions of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 to provide the legal  mandate  to  the  Directorate  General  of  Shipping  (DGS)  to  conduct  a  security audit of all thePorts as per ISPS code.

(e) The Major Port Master Plans have been aligned with the overall vision for the maritime  sector's  development  including  cargo  projections  i.e.  considering  future industrialization  in  the  hinterland,  land  use  planning  and  optimization,  connectivity gaps, hinterland multi-modal connectivity,  future  fuels  such  as  LNG/Hydrogen, warehousing,  etc.  forthe  achievementof  efficient  logistics  and  enhancing  economic development.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2145 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-15
Subject: Scheme for Fertilizers
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Balashowry Vallabbhaneni

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2145 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 15.12.2023

## Scheme for Fertilizers

## 2145:  SHRI BALASHOWRY VALLABHANENI:

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  it  is  true  that  the  Government  has  announced  Rs.  3.7  lakh  crores scheme for fertilizers in the country;
- (b)      if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  said  scheme  is  exclusive  of  the  subsidy  that  the  Government provides on fertilizers in the country; and
- (d)      if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

## (SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA)

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(a) & (b):  Yes, Sir. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on 28 th June 2023 approved for the  Continuation  of  the  existing  Urea  Subsidy  Scheme  upto  31 st March,  2025  (FY  2022-23  to  2024-25)  and  introduction  of  following  additional components for 3 years (FY 2023-24 to FY 2025-26):

- (i) PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness Generation, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother-Earth (PM  PRANAM):  The  initiative aims to complement the efforts initiated by States/UTs to save the health of Mother Earth  by  promoting  sustainable  and  balanced  use  of  fertilizers,  adopting alternate fertilizers,  promoting  organic farming  and  implementing  resource conservation technologies.
- (ii) Market Development Assistance (MDA):This component has been introduced to promote Organic Fertilizers. Support  under  MDA  @₹ 1,500/MT  will  be  given  only  for  the  manure  produced  at  plants  under umbrella  GOBARdhan  initiative  covering  different  Biogas/CBG  support schemes/programmes of stakeholder Ministries/Departments such as Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT) scheme of  M/o  P&NG,  'Waste  to  Energy'  programme  of  MNRE,  Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) of DDWS, etc.

- (iii) Launching of Sulphur Coated Urea with the name of 'Urea Gold'.

(c) & (d):  The scheme is continuation of the existing Urea Subsidy Scheme upto 31st March,  2025  (Financial  Year  2022-23  to  2024-25)  and  introduction  of  3  additional components  for  3  years  (FY  2023-24  to  2025-26)  that  is  PM-PRANAM,  Market Development Assistance and Sulphur Coated Urea as detailed out in (a) & (b) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2143 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-15
Subject: Ordnance Clothing Factory
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Arun Kumar Sagar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF   MILITARY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2143

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15 th  December, 2023

## ORDNANCE CLOTHING FACTORY

2143. SHRI ARUN KUMAR SAGAR:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken any steps to place orders for newly designed digital army uniform, blanket and other products with the Ordnance Clothing Factory (TCL Group) based in Parliamentary Constituency of Shahjahanpur in Uttar Pradesh for the year 2023-24;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has also received requests from the public representatives in this regard; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken in the regard?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

- (a) & (b):  Yes, Sir.
- (c):  No, Sir.
- (d):  Does not arise.

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(SHRI AJAY BHATT)
Lok Sabha Question No. 2139 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-15
Subject: Fake University Admissions in Canada
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Harsimrat Kaur Badal

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

ANSWERED ON- 15/12/2023

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-2139

## FAKE UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS IN CANADA

2139. SHRIMATI HARSIMRAT KAUR BADAL

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state :-

(a) whether the Government has taken note of the fact that Government of Canada is deporting thousands of students to India for their alleged involvement in submitting fake University admission and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government have taken up this matter diplomatically for resolving this issue;

(c) whether the Government has noticed that students are protesting for a long time for resolving the issue; and

(d) if so, the steps taken by the Government along with the status of diplomatic talks, if initiated?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## (SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN)

(a   to   d)   The   Government   is   aware   that   some   Indian   nationals   including   students   are   facing deportation from Canada for allegedly submitting fraudulent letters of admission to Canadian academic institutions.

It was found that many of these students were sent by unscrupulous agents in India. The Ministry has taken up the matter, including with the Government of Punjab, to identify and bring to justice the concerned unscrupulous agents/entities involved in these cases.

The Government proactively took up the matter with the concerned Canadian authorities, to facilitate their stay in Canada as per local law and regulations. Canadian authorities were urged to be fair and take a humanitarian approach since the students were not at fault.

As a result of these efforts, some affected Indian nationals received stay orders on their deportation notices or Temporary Resident Visas.

The Government is engaged with the Government of Canada through diplomatic channels on the issue.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2137 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-15
Subject: Shortage of Resources for Setting up of Hospitals
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Hanuman Beniwal

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2137 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 15 th DECEMBER, 2023

## SHORTAGE OF RESOURCES FOR SETTING UPOFHOSPSITALS

## 2137. SHRI HANUMAN BENIWAL :

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is shortage of resources such as beds, land vis-a-vis the requirements of hospitals in various States including Rajasthan;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to implement any action plan to address the said loopholes on mission mode;
- (d) if so, the time by which the said action plan is likely to be implemented; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

(a) to (e) : Health is a State subject. Central Government provides assistance to the State Governments in their efforts to provide better health care facilities to people through various schemes such as National Health Mission (NHM), PM-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) and Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna (PMSSY).

PM-ABHIM was launched by Hon'ble Prime Minister in October 2021with an outlay of Rs 64,180 Crore for the scheme period i.e. from FY 2021-22 to 2025-26. The PM-ABHIM is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with some Central Sector Components. The measures under the scheme are aimed at strengthening health systems and institutions in order to provide a continuum of care at all levels, namely primary, secondary, and tertiary, as well as preparing health systems to respond effectively to current and future pandemics and disasters.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2127 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-15
Subject: Robust Healthcare System for Elderly Population
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: S. Jagathrakshakan

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2127 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 15TH DECEMBER, 2023

## ROBUSTHEALTHCARE SYSTEM FOR ELDERLY POPULATION

## 2127: SHRI S. JAGATHRAKSHAKAN

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state :

- (a) Whether the Government agrees with the view that it is essential to develop a robust healthcare system to meet the demands of the elderly population in times of crises and disasters;
- (b) If so, the details of the initiatives that are proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard; and
- (c) If not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (PROF. S. P. SINGH BAGHEL)

- (a) to (c) The National Health Policy 2017 commits to meet the health needs of the elderly population and recognizes the growing needs for pallative and rehabilitative care for all geriatric illness by advocating continuity of care across all levels.

The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has launched the 'National Programme for the Health Care of the Elderly' (NPHCE) during 2010-11 to address various health related problems of elderly people. 18 Regional Geriatric Centres (RGCs)/National Centre of Ageing (NCA) have been assisted with grants-in-aid to provide dedicated health care facilities to the senior citizens (>60 year of age) at various levels of primary, secondary and tertiary health care.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2124 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-15
Subject: Protests in Long Island
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Gautham Sigamani Pon

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

ANSWERED ON- 15/12/2023

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-2124

## PROTESTS IN LONG ISLAND

2124. DR. PON GAUTHAM SIGAMANI Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state :(a) whether  a group of protestors tried to heckle India's Ambassador to the United States of America at a gurdwara in Long Island in New York on Sunday the 26 th of November, 2023; (b) if so the details thereof; (c) whether the Government took up the issue with the Government of US; and

(d) if so the response received from the U.S. authorities thereon?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN) (a to d) As part of regular and ongoing outreach to various sections of the Indian Diaspora, Ambassador of India to USA visited Sri Guru Ravidass temple in New York on 25 November 2023  and   Guru   Nanak   Darbar   of  Long   Island   in   New   York   on  26   November   2023. Ambassador was received with courtesy by the leadership at both Gurudwaras and addressed the gathering, including members of the Indian community. At Guru Nanak Darbar, on conclusion of the event, a few persons shouted slogans. They were asked to leave the premises by the Gurudwara leaders. Overall, the  Ambassador's visit to both Gurudwaras was positively received by the community. The Government of India has taken up the matter with the US authorities, who have responded that our security concerns are being taken into consideration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2122 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-15
Subject: Use of LLM to access Health Information
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: S. Jagathrakshakan

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2122 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2023

## USE OFLLM TO ACCESS HEALTH INFORMATION

## 2122 SHRI S. JAGATHRAKSHAKAN:

Will the Minister of HEALTHAND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has taken cognizance of the statement issued by the World Health Organization (WHO), wherein it had cautioned that the risks be examined carefully when using Large Language Models (LLMs) to improve access to health information, as a decision-support tool, or even to enhance diagnostic capacity in under- resourced settings to protect people's health and reduce inequity;

- (b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the initiatives taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard keeping in mind that LLMs include some of the most rapidly expanding platforms that imitate understanding, processing, and producing human communication?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (PROF. SATYA PAL SINGH BAGHEL)

(a) to (c) Artificial intelligence (AI) generated Large language model tools (LLMs) include some of the most rapidly expanding platforms such as ChatGPT, Bard, Bert and many others that imitate understanding, processing, and producing human communication.

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has recently designated AIIMS Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh and AIIMS Rishikesh as Centres of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence with an aim to promote creation and use of AI based solutions in Health.

NITI Aayog has published two approach documents on AI for India, 'Responsible AI' approach documents in February 2021 and 'Operationalizing Principles for Responsible AI' in August 2021.

Government of India has undertaken various measures to ensure robust data security and privacy. These include:

-  The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), enacted on 11 th August 2023, provides for the processing of digital personal data in a manner that recognizes the need to process personal data for lawful purposes by the data fiduciaries. In addition, the Act also provides for the rights of the individuals to protect their personal data.
-  The Information Technology Act, 2000 provides legal recognition for transactions carried out by means of electronic data interchange and other means of electronic communication, commonly referred to as-'electronic commerce', which involve the use of alternatives to paper-based methods of communication and storage of information, to facilitate electronic filing of documents with the Government agencies.
-  Several guidelines and notifications have been issued under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), which set out the minimum standards for data privacy and protection. These include Health Data Management Policy, Data Privacy Policy and ABDM Health Records (PHR), Mobile App Privacy Policy.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2116 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-15
Subject: Rescue Operations by Armed Forces
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Pradeep Kumar Singh, Janardan Mishra, Pushpendra Singh Chandel, Gopal Jee Thakur, Anto  Antony, B. Y. Raghavendra, Prathap Simha, Lallu Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF   MILITARY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2116

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15 th  December, 2023

## RESCUE OPERATIONS BY ARMED FORCES

2116. SHRI PRADEEP KUMAR SINGH:

SHRI JANARDAN MISHRA:

SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL:

SHRI GOPAL JEE THAKUR:

SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

SHRI B.Y. RAGHAVENDRA:

SHRI PRATHAP SIMHA:

SHRI LALLU SINGH:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the rescue operations carried out by various wings of the Indian Armed Forces both domestic and abroad this year;
- (b) whether the Government had sent Army to conduct rescue operation for 41 workers trapped in a tunnel in Uttarakhand;
- (c)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  including  the  number  of  army  persons  involved  in  the  rescue operations;
- (d) whether it is a fact the Army personnel reached the location but could not take part in the rescue operations; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE

(SHRI AJAY BHATT)

IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

- (a):  Rescue operations carried out by various wings of the Indian Armed Forces both domestic and abroad this year are as tabulated below:-

| Service          |   Domestic |   Abroad | Remarks                                 |
|------------------|------------|----------|-----------------------------------------|
| Indian Army      |         18 |       02 | Humanitarian                            |
| Indian Navy      |         46 |      139 | Assistance, Disaster Relief and Medical |
| Indian Air Force |         09 |       04 | Assistance.                             |

(b) to (e):  Yes, Sir. An Engineer Column of one Officer, four Junior Commissioned Officers and 44 Other Ranks was deployed.  The Indian Army acted upon the requisition received from civil administration, Uttarakhand.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2115 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-15
Subject: AIIMS, Madurai
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: M. Selvaraj, Dayanidhi Maran

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2115 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15 TH DECEMBER, 2023

## AIIMS, Madurai

## 2115. SHRI M. SELVARAJ: SHRI DAYANIDHI MARAN:

Will the minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) the present status of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Madurai project and details therof along with the timeline of activities;
- (b) whether the Government has taken steps to expedite the construction of AIIMS at Madurai and if so, the details thereof along with the reasons for inordinate delay in its completion;
- (c) the details of the funds provide by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Government for the project along with the details of its utilization;
- (d) the details of the funds spent so far for the construction of AIIMS, Madurai along with the timeline for completion of project;
- (e) the manner in which the classes are functioning for students who have been admitted into AIIMS Madurai without completion of infrastructure; and
- (f) the details of other institutes functioning in such manner in the country?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

- (a) to (f) For setting up of AIIMS Madurai, pre-investment activity including the construction of boundary wall has been completed. Project Management Consultant (PMC) has been appointed. Master Plan has been finalized. Tender for main work has been issued to the pre-qualified bidders.

The project was decided to be taken under Extra Budgetary Resource (EBR) Funding through

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The Loan Agreement was signed between Government of Japan and Government of India on 26.03.2021. The revised cost of the project was approved by this Ministry on 11.10.2022. Out of total project cost of Rs. 1977.8 crore, 82% of the cost will be covered by loan from JICA and remaining will be funded by Government of India. Government of India has released Rs.12.35 crore for pre-investment activity; and Rs 6.02 core towards payment for the consultancy services. As per loan agreement signed with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the targeted date of completion of AIIMS Madurai is October, 2026.

MBBS Classes for 50 students have started since April 2022 from a temporary campus in Government Medical College, Ramanathapuram. Currently a total of 147 students are enrolled in three batches in AIIMS, Madurai and a total of 49 faculty are in place.

In AIIMS, Vijaypur, Jammu, presently teaching learning is conducted from a temporary campus in assosiation with Government Hospital, Gandhinagar, Jammu and Government Medical College, Jammu.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2114 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-15
Subject: Girl Sainik School
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Goddeti Madhavi, Beesetti  Venkata Satyavathi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF   DEFENCE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2114

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15 th  December, 2023

## GIRL SAINIK SCHOOL

## 2114. SHRIMATI GODDETI MADHAVI: DR. BEESETTI VENKATA SATYAVATHI:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposes to open Sainik schools for girls to enrol more girls;

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the budget allocated for the same;

- (c) whether there is a decline in standard of education in sainik schools and if so, the details thereof along with the reasons for the same;

(d)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  steps  to  improve  the  standard  of  emoluments provided to the teaching and non-teaching staff of sainik schools; and

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

## A  N  S  W  E  R

## MINISTER OF STATE

## IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(a) & (b):  All 33 Sainik Schools established under the erstwhile pattern in the country are co-educational. Establishment of an all-girls Sainik School under the erstwhile pattern is not under consideration.

Under the initiative of setting up of 100 new Sainik Schools in partnership mode with NGOs/Private/State Government Schools in all States/UTs, there is no restriction for setting up of an all-girls Sainik School. In this regard, one schools, i.e., Samvid Gurukulam Senior Secondary School, Mathura, in the State of Uttar Pradesh has been approved as an all-girls Sainik School.

(c):    No,  Sir.  Sainik  Schools  are  imparting  quality  education  to  the  cadets,  and  various initiatives have been undertaken by the Schools to enhance academic performance of cadets including  introduction  of  smart  classes  with  latest  teaching  technologies/Aids.  The  Sainik Schools have evolved over the years as a model in imparting quality education and training to cadets to prepare them as good citizens and excel in all walks of life.

(d) & (e):  Pay & Allowances are already being paid to the employees of Sainik Schools based on 7 th  Central Pay Commission recommendations and instructions issued by the Sainik Schools Society from time to time as per Rules & Regulations governing the Sainik Schools.

(SHRI AJAY BHATT)