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Lok Sabha Question No. 122 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-03
Subject: Status of ESI Hospitals in Kerala
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri V K Sreekandan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 122

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.02.2025

## STATUS OF ESI HOSPITALS IN KERALA

## 122.  SHRI V K SREEKANDAN:

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

- (a)whether the Government is considering to set up Employee State
- Insurance hospitals in the State of Kerala;
- (b)if so, the details thereof;
- (c)whether the Government has received any proposals in this regard from various stakeholders, if so, the details thereof;
- (d)whether the Employees State Insurance Corporation has any plan to increase the bed of the hospitals in the State of Kerala and/or
- expand the facilities at the existing ESI hospital in Palakkad; and (e)if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## (SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)

- (a) to (c): Employees State Insurance (ESI) Corporation has accorded 'in -principle' approval for setting up of two 100 bedded ESI hospitals  i.e.  one  each  at  Perambavoor  (District:  Ernakulam)  and Kattappana (District: Idukki) after receiving proposal from the State Government of Kerala.
- (d) & (e): ESI  Corporation  has  given  approval  for  upgradation  of State-run ESIS Hospital, Ernakulam from 65 to 100 beds and ESIC Hospital, Udyogmandal from 100 to 150 beds to improve delivery of medical  services  to  ESI  beneficiaries.    In  case  of  ESI  hospital, Palakkad, no proposal has been received from State Government for upgradation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 116 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-03
Subject: Mountaineering and Skiing Institute in Kargil
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Mohmad Haneefa

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AFFAIRS)

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 116 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.02.2025

Mountaineering and Skiing Institute in Kargil

116.  SHRI MOHMAD HANEEFA:

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

- (a) whether there is huge potential for mountaineering and skiing in Kargil  District  of  UT  Ladakh  and  there  is  need  for  establishing mountaineering and skiing institutes;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  to  establish  the  said institutes in Kargil along with the initiatives taken in this regard?

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

- a)  to  c):  Jawahar  Institute  of  Mountaineering  and  Winter  Sports (JIM&WS), Pahalgam, under the aegis of Ministry of Defence has its training centres at Sonmarg, Gulmarg, Sanasar, Bhaderwah and Shey Leh (Ladakh) for conducting mountaineering and skiing courses. The participants  from  all  over  the  country,  including  from  the  Union Territories  of  J&K  and  Ladakh,  subscribe  to  these  courses.  The Institute is co-funded by Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports and Government of Jammu & Kashmir. Currently, there is no proposal  for  establishing  Mountaineering  and  Skiing  Institute  in Kargil.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 114 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-03
Subject: 7th UGC Pay Revision Arrears for College Teachers in Kerala
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Adv Dean Kuriakose

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-114

ANSWERED ON- 03/02/2025

## 7TH UGC PAY REVISION ARREARS FOR COLLEGE TEACHERS IN KERALA

## 114. ADV DEAN KURIAKOSE:

- Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state: (a)  whether  the  State  Government  of  Kerala  initially  submitted  a  proposal  to  the Government  within  the  stipulated  time  frame  for  claiming  the  7th  UGC  pay  revision arrears for college teachers; (b)  if  so,  whether  the  proposal  submitted  by  the  State  Government  of  Kerala  was complete and in accordance with all conditions required for financial assistance from the Government; (c)  if  not,  the  specific  aspects  or  conditions  of  compliance  that  were  not  met  in  the proposal; and (d)  whether  there  is  any  possibility  to  reconsider  or  make  provisions  for  sanctioning these arrears to ensure that the college teachers receive the entitled pay benefits as per
- the 7th UGC pay revision?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): The State Government of Kerala had submitted proposal to this Ministry for reimbursement of 50% central share on implementation of the scheme of revision of pay of teachers and equivalent cadres in universities and colleges following the revision of pay  scales  of  Central  Government  employees  on  the  recommendations  of  the  7 th Central Pay Commission (CPC). The reimbursement of 50% central share is subject to implementation of the scheme along with the conditions stipulated in the guidelines of the scheme. The proposal received from the State Government of Kerala was examined in this Ministry and it was found to be incomplete as per the guidelines of the scheme. The  State  Government  of  Kerala  was  asked  to  furnish  undertaking  of  the  amount released by the State Government  to  the  teachers, duly authenticated revised calculation sheet, check list and proforma for additional information and details of the universities/  colleges  for  which  the  reimbursement  is  claimed,  as  per  scheme's guidelines issued vide this Ministry's letters dated 02.11.2017 & 26.07.2018. The  last  date  for  submission  of  complete  proposal  under  the  scheme  by  the  State Governments was 31.03.2022 and all States, including Kerala, were asked to submit complete  proposal  as  per  the  scheme's  guidelines  to  this  Ministry  on  or  before 31.03.2022. The complete proposal, containing above mentioned requisite documents, from the State Govt. of Kerala was not received on or before the last date of the scheme i.e. 31.03.2022, hence, its proposal could not be considered for release of funds under this scheme. The scheme of reimbursement of central share to the State Government has been closed with effect from 01.04.2022.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 113 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-03
Subject: PPP Model in Hotel Management Institutes
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Dushyant Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.113 ANSWERED ON 03.02.2025

## PPP MODEL IN HOTEL MANAGEMENT INSTITUTES

## 113.  SHRI DUSHYANT SINGH:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  acknowledges  the  potential  of  PublicPrivate  Partnership  (PPP)  models  in  addressing  skill  development challenges in the hospitality sector, particularly through collaboration  between  Central  Institutes  of  Hotel  Management (CIHMs) and hospitality industry leaders, if so, the details thereof, if not, the reasons therefor;
- (b) the  details  of  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  enhance  skill development  programmes  in  the  hospitality  sector  through  the partnership between CIHMs  and leading national and global hospitality groups;
- (c) the  details  of  the  specific  activities  and  areas  of  collaboration under this model;
- (d) whether the Government plans to expand the PPP model for skill development in hospitality and tourism across the country including  additional  partnerships  with  more  hospitality  groups  to support student engagement, faculty development and institutional growth and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the  measures  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to  foster innovation  and  entrepreneurship  in  the  hospitality  sector  through these partnerships?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM         (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a) to (e): Yes Sir,  the  Ministry  of  Tourism  acknowledges the  potential of  Public  Private  Partnership  (PPP)  in  addressing  skill  development challenges in the hospitality sector and has taken the following steps:

- i. The  Ministry  of  Tourism  constituted  a  Task  Force  comprising  of industry leaders and IHM academia to review the courses

curriculum  of  Hospitality  Institutes  and  other  matter  related  to branding and marketing of hospitality courses.

- ii. For achieving the objective of developing individuals & professionals who become practitioners of the highest standards of hospitality,  service,  and  care,  Memorandum  of  Understanding (MOU) were signed between 21 Central Institute of Hotel Management  with  08  leading  hospitality  groups,  these  groups included  Indian  Hotels  Company  Ltd,  IHG  Hotels  and  resorts, Marriott Hotels, Lalit Hotel Group, ITC group of Hotels, Lemon Tree Hotels, Apeejay Surender Park Hotels and Radisson Hotel group.

The  industry-academia  collaboration  is  a  pilot  project  with  intent  to expand it further including more hospitality chains as part of MOU. The MOU includes the component of supporting innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives within the institutes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 110 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-03
Subject: General Verification of Trade Unions Membership
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri Subbarayan K, Com. Selvaraj V

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 110 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.02.2025

## GENERAL VERIFICATION OF TRADE UNIONS MEMBERSHIP

110.  SHRI SUBBARAYAN K: COM. SELVARAJ V:

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

- (a)the  details  of  status  of  the  general  verification  of  trade  union membership which was commenced in 2012-13 by the Government; (b)the details of the verification exercise which has been completed; and
- (c)the time by which the exercise is to be completed and the result of verified membership declared?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (c):  The  process  of  general  verification  of  trade  unions membership which started in 2012-13, was put on hold in view of the formulation  of  new  Labour  Codes  containing  various  provisions, including recognition of the Trade Unions at Central and State level.
Lok Sabha Question No. 103 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-03
Subject: Reservation in Private Universities
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Shafi Parambil

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 103 ANSWERED ON - 03/02/2025

## Reservation in Private Universities

103. Shri Shafi Parambil: Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state: (a) the community-wise list of Faculty members in private universities in the country; (b) whether the Government is cognizant of the fact that OBC and SC/ST communities are not represented adequately in private universities across the country; (c) if so, the details thereof; (d) whether the Government is planning to expand the scope of reservation to private higher

education institutions; and

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

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): The Central Government notified the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in  Teachers  Cadre)  Act,  2019  on  09.07.2019  to  provide  for  the  reservation  of  posts  in appointments  of  persons  belonging  to  the  Scheduled  Castes,  the  Scheduled  Tribes,  the socially  and  educationally  backward  classes  and  the  economically  weaker  sections,  to teachers' cadre in these CHEIs. The reservation is provided in teachers cadre to the extent of 15% for SCs, 7.5% for STs, 27% for socially and educationally backward classes and 10% for Economically weaker sections, as per notification dated 12.7.2019 issued in pursuance of the said Act. Private Universities are not covered under the definition of CEIs as per the CEIs (Reservations in Teachers' Cadre) Act, 2019. The  subject  'Education'  is  placed  under  Concurrent  List  of  Seventh  Schedule  of  the Constitution of India. The Private Universities are self financing and established by the Act of the concerned State legislature, and they are governed by their respective State Act. (d) & (e): At present, there is no such proposal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 99 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-03
Subject: Sports Science Infrastructure in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Thiru Dr. S Jagathratchakan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 99

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.02.2025

Sports Science Infrastructure in Tamil Nadu

## 99. SHRI S JAGATHRATCHAKAN:

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

- (a)  whether the Central Government is aware of the need for wellequipped sports science centres in the country, particularly in the fields of biomechanics, nutrition, and psychology, which are essential for the training and development of athletes;
- (b) if so, the steps being taken by the Central Government to assist Tamil Nadu in the establishment of additional said centres, to meet
- the growing demand for such services;
- (c)  whether financial support or incentives are available under the Khelo  India  Programme  or  any  other  central  schemes  for  the establishment  and  operationalization  of  said  centres  in  the  said State;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  whether  the  Central  Government  has  any  plans  to  encourage public-private  partnerships  for  the  development  of  sports  science infrastructure in the said State?

## THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

## ANSWER [DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA]

(a) to (e) Yes  Sir,  Athlete  performance  is  closely  tied  to  sports science,  which  enhances  skills,  prevents  injuries,  and  ensures overall  physical  and  mental  well-being.  The  scheme  of  National Centre  of  Sports  Sciences  and  Research  (NCSSR),  run  by  the Ministry  of  Youth  Affairs  &  Sports,  Government  of  India,  aims  to support  high-level  research  education  and  innovation  with  respect to  the  high  performance  of  elite  athletes.  Under  the  Scheme,  this Ministry set up the NCSSR at Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, Sports Authority  of  India  (SAI),  New  Delhi  as  the  Hub  and  support  in providing sports science equipment to SAI's 11 National Centres of Excellence and 2 High-Performance Centres, act as Spokes. Further, this  Ministry  also  supports  (funding)  the  setting  up  of  the  Sports Sciences  Department  in  the  six  selected  Universities/Institutions across the country including Annamalai University from Tamil Nadu. These  selected  Universities/Institutions  are  conducting  Master's Degree/Ph.D  programs  in  the  field  of  sports  science  subjects  like Sports Biochemistry, Sports Biomechanics & Performance Analysis, Sports Nutrition, Sports Physiology, Sports Psychology, Sports

Training Methods/Fitness Management and Sports Physiotherapy. Jawaharlal  Nehru  Stadium,  Chennai,  Tamil  Nadu  has  also  been identified  as  the  Khelo  India  State  Centre  of  Excellence  (KISCE) where  financial support provided to them  for sports science equipment.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 97 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-03
Subject: Rising Prices and Wage Stagnation
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Muhammed Hamdullah Sayeed

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 97

TO BE ANSWERED ON 3.02.2025

## Rising Prices and Wage Stagnation

## 97. SHRI MUHAMMED HAMDULLAH SAYEED:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  concern  over  rising  prices  and  wage  stagnation affecting consumption growth; and

(b) if so, the specific measures being taken to control inflation in key sectors, improve wage growth  and  promote  fair  competition  in  the  market  to  support  consumption  and  economic growth?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

(a)  As  per  the  first  advance  estimates  of  GDP  for  2024-25,  the  private  final  consumption expenditure (PFCE) is estimated to achieve a growth rate of 7.3 per cent at constant prices and 12.4 per cent at current prices, compared to 2023-24.

(b)  The Government has taken many measures to control inflation, which include building buffers of key food items, periodically releasing these items into the open market, adopting trade  policies  to  enhance  domestic  food  availability,  preventing  hoarding  by  setting  and revising stock limits, and distributing select food items at subsidised prices through designated retail outlets. The Government's focus on creation of infrastructure, skilling, human resource development  and  employment  generation  is  likely  to  promote  employment  and  economic growth and thereby improve household income and consumption. The measures taken for ease of doing business and support for micro, small, and medium enterprises are likely to promote business enterprises and greater competition. Under the provisions of the Minimum Wages Act 1948, the Central Government fixes, reviews and revises the minimum wages of the employees in  the  scheduled  employments  in  the  central  sphere.  Apart  from  this,  the  focus  of  the government on employment and growth strengthens labour market conditions in general.
Lok Sabha Question No. 96 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-03
Subject: Discrepancies in Hostel Allotment of Central Universities
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri M K Raghavan

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No.96 ANSWERED ON 03.02.2025

## Discrepancies in Hostel Allotment of Central Universities

## 96 Shri M K Raghavan:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government has noticed any discrepancy in the allotment of hostels to students in Central Universities as several complaints suggest that universities  are  prioritizing  students  from  the  same  State  or  region  thereby side-lining those from distant locations;
- (b) if so, the details including steps taken to alleviate/address such complaints;
- (c) whether there are any norms  for allotment of Hostels in Central Universities; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (d)  No  discrepancy  in  the  allotment  of  hostels  to  students  in  Central Universities  has  come  to  the  notice  of  the  Government.  Central  Universities are autonomous bodies, established by Acts of Parliament and governed by provisions of their respective Act, Statues and Ordinances made thereunder. The  allotment  of  hostels  is  done  by  the  Universities  as  per  their  respective Rules/Regulations/  Ordinances.  There  are  established  norms  and  guidelines for hostel allotment in Central Universities, ensuring a transparent, merit-based and equitable allocation process. Priority is given to students based on factors such  as  distance  of  residence,  academic  performance,  social  category  and special needs of differently abled students.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 92 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-03
Subject: Centralized Coaching Centre at Coimbatore
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Dr. Ganapathy Rajkumar P

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 92 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.02.2025

## Centralized Coaching Centre at Coimbatore

92. Dr. Ganapathy Rajkumar P:

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

(a) whether the Sports Authority of India has any proposal to start a centralized training centre based at Coimbatore for the development  of  sports  persons  and  coaches  from  Southern  India; and

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

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

(a) to (b):   No proposal to start a centralized training centre based at Coimbatore for the development of sports persons and coaches from  Southern  India  is  under  consideration  in  Sports  Authority  of India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 91 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-03
Subject: Setting up of New Paper Machine in Narmadapuram, Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Darshan Singh Choudhary

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 91 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.02.2025

## Setting up of New Paper Machine in Narmadapuram, Madhya Pradesh

†91. Shri Darshan Singh Choudhary:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has any proposal/plan for the development of securities printing press along with setting up of a new paper machine in Narmadapuram district of Madhya Pradesh; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

(a) & (b):         The Security Paper Mill (SPM), Narmadapuram, Madhya Pradesh, a unit of Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Ltd (SPMCIL)  is engaged in manufacture/production of paper for currency notes and other security products.  SPMCIL is a  wholly-owned company of Government of India.    Besides SPM, Narmadapuram, Bank Note Paper Mill India Private Limited (BNPMIPL), Mysuru is also engaged in manufacture of  paper  for bank  notes.   BNPMIPL  is  a  joint  venture  between  SPMCIL  and  Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited (BRBNMPL), a subsidiary of Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

No decision has been taken for setting up of a new paper machine in SPM, Narmadapuram. Any decision on capacity augmentation of an existing mill is dependent on various factors viz.,  feasibility and viability of the project, condition of the existing plant and machinery, future  requirement  of  currency  notes,  trend  of  digital  transactions,  suitability  vis-à-vis expansion  of  other  mill,  etc.  The  Government,  in  consultation  with  RBI  and  other stakeholders, takes these factors into account to take a holistic view in the matter.

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