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Lok Sabha Question No. 1354 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-11
Subject: Separate Toilets for Girls in Government Schools in Bihar
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Janardan Singh Sigriwal

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - 1354

ANSWERED ON 11 th  DECEMBER, 2023

## SEPARATE TOILETS FOR GIRLS IN GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS IN BIHAR

1354. SHRI JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal for the construction of separate toilets for girls in Government schools of Bihar;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the number of separate toilets constructed for girls in all the primary, middle and high schools so far in Bihar;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  has  conducted  any  survey  about  the  functioning  of  the toilets constructed so far;
- (e) if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) if not, the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (SMT. ANNPURNA DEVI)

(a) & (b): Under the Centrally sponsored scheme of Samagra Shiksha, financial support is provided to States and UTs including the State of Bihar for creation and augmentation of infrastructure facilities including separate toilets for boys and girls. A provision of Rs. 997.92 lakh has been made for construction of 462 separate toilets for girls in Bihar, for F.Y.  2023-24.    The  Samagra  Shiksha  scheme  provides  for  an  annual  recurring composite  school  grant  varying  up  to  Rs.  1,00,000/-  per  annum  depending  upon  the number of students, for all government schools, out of which at least 10% is meant for activities related to the Swachhata Action Plan (SAP) for hygiene and sanitation. (c): The Number of Girls Toilets in Girls and Co-Ed Schools at Primary, Upper Primary, Secondary and Higher Secondary level in the state of Bihar is 46978, 59067, 10167 and 23388 respectively. (Source UDISE+ 2021-22) (d)  to  (f):  As  per  information  provided  by  the  State  Government  of  Bihar,  a  survey conducted  in  August  2023  revealed  that  25,688  toilet  units  in  15,701  schools  were dysfunctional.  State  Government  has  also  informed  that  they  have  an  action  plan  in place  to  address  this  issue  and  has  a  housekeeping  service  to  ensure  regular cleanliness of toilets.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1352 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-11
Subject: Town/Cities Identified in Andhra Pradesh for New Kendriya Vidyalayas
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

## DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1352 ANSWERED ON 11.12.2023

## TOWN/CITIES IDENTIFIED IN ANDHRA PRADESH FOR NEW KENDRIYA VIDYALAYAS

## 1352. SHRI RAM MOHAN NAIDU KINJARAPU:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has undertaken any study to determine the number of families belonging to transferable Central Government Employees including Defence and para-military personnel, Central Autonomous  Bodies,  Central  Public  Sector  Undertakings  (PSUs) and  Central  Institutes  of  Higher  Learning  (IHL)  in  a  district  to determine the number of Kendriya Vidyalayas to be set up to cater to their educational needs;
- (b) if so, the details of towns/cities in Andhra Pradesh that have been identified  by  the  Government to increase the number of the KV's district-wise;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) whether  the  Government  of  Andhra  Pradesh  has  submit  any proposal to increase the number of KVs in the State and if so, details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (SMT. ANNPURNA DEVI)

- (a)  to  (c)  Opening  of  new  Kendriya  Vidyalayas  (KVs)  is  a  continuous process. KVs are opened primarily to cater to the educational needs of

the  wards  of  transferable  Central  Government  Employees  including Defence & Para-military personnel, Central Autonomous Bodies, Central Public  Sector  Undertakings  (PSUs)  and  Central  Institute  of  Higher Learning (IHL) by providing a common  programme  of  education throughout  the  country.  Proposals  for  opening  of  new  KVs  may  be sponsored by Ministries or Departments of the Government of India / State Governments / Union Territories (UTs) Administrations, with commitment to provide requisite resources including land and temporary accommodation for setting up a new KV as per norms. The proposals for establishment  of  new  KVs  are  subject  to  approval  of  the  competent authority as per extant procedures.

(d) At  present,  1252  KVs  including  35  KVs  in  the  State  of  Andhra Pradesh are functioning across the country. As per information received from Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, 8 proposals have been received in KVS from the State Government of Andhra Pradesh and the same are subject to approval of the competent authority as per extant procedures.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1351 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-11
Subject: Preventive Measures to Stop Smuggling of Artifacts
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Kanimozhi Karunanidhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-1351

ANSWERED ON- 11/12/2023

## PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO STOP SMUGGLING OF ARTIFACTS

## 1351. SHRIMATI KANIMOZHI KARUNANIDHI:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:-

- (a) the  details  regarding  the  number  of  artifacts  belonging  to  Tamil  Nadu  that  have  been recovered from abroad during the past ten years;
- (b) the country-wise details regarding the number of artifacts belonging to Tamil Nadu which are yet to be recovered from different countries; and
- (c) the details of the measures taken to prevent the smuggling of artifacts and the measures taken to recover the smuggled artifacts?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF CULTURE, TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION

## (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

- (a) Among the antiquities recovered  from  abroad  during  the  past  ten  years,  31  antiquities retrieved from Australia, Singapore, UK and USA belong to Tamil Nadu.
- (b) & (c)  Repatriation  of  Indian  antiquities  exported  illegally  is  carried  out  irrespective  of states.  Whenever,  theft  of  an  antiquity  is  reported,  FIR  is  lodged  in  concerned  police station and 'Look Out Notice' is issued to law enforcement agencies including Custom Exit Channels to keep vigil to trace stolen antiquity and prevent its illegal export. In case, antiquity is traced, case is pursued by concerned law enforcement agency in coordination with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for recovery.
- Government is committed to bring back the antiquities of Indian origin which were taken away  from  India.  Whenever  any  such  antiquity  of  Indian  origin  surfaces  abroad,  ASI takes  up  the  matter  with  the  Indian  Embassies/Missions  abroad  through  Ministry  of External  Affairs  for  their  retrieval.  ASI  has  retrieved  357  antiquities  from  foreign countries from the year 1976 to 2023, of which 344 antiquities have been retrieved since 2014.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1348 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-11
Subject: Salient Features of Prime Minister’s Museum
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Mukesh Rajput

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1348 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH  DECEMBER, 2023

## SALIENT FEATURES OF PRIME MINISTER`S MUSEUM

## †1348.      SHRI MUKESH RAJPUT:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) the salient features of the Prime Minister's Museum in New Delhi;
- (b) the specific facilities being extended by the Prime Minister's Museum to its visitors;
- (c) the details of the beneficiaries of each State and Section in this regard; and
- (d) the total Government expenditure made from the budget allocated for this scheme?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF CULTURE, TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION

## (G. KISHAN REDDY)

- (a) Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya was inaugurated by the Hon'ble Prime Minister on 14 th April, 2022. It recognizes  the  contribution  of  all  the  Prime  Ministers  of  India  and  shows  how  our  democracy  has provided  an  opportunity  for  leaders  from  every  class  and  tier  of  society  to  contribute  to  nation building. It is a new digital museum spread over two buildings. Building 1 comprises the old Teen Murti building, gallery of Shri Jawaharlal Nehru, Constitution galleries, Toshakhana and the private wing of Shri Jawaharlal Nehru. Building 2 showcases the personal life along with the social, political and  economic  reforms  of  the  succeeding  Prime  Ministers  from  Shri  Lal  Bahadur  Shastri  to  Dr. Manmohan Singh. Each gallery highlights the contributions made by them during their tenure as the Prime Minister of India.
- (b) Pradhanmantri  Sangrahalaya  is  equipped  with  a  visitor  engagement  zone  named  'Anubhuti'  where visitors  can  opt  for  'Selfie  with  Prime  Minister',  'Walk  with  Prime  Minister',  'Letter  from  Prime Minister' and a virtual helicopter ride showcasing the architectural and technological marvels of the nation. Visitors can choose the Prime Minister with whom they wish to engage in the engagement zone. The visitors can lodge their inspirational message on the vision 2047 feedback wall as well as record their presence on a big wall in group in the 'Unity Chain'. The Sangrahalaya also has golf carts and  wheel  chairs  for  smooth  movement  of  people,  guides/audio  guides,  Cafeteria  and  a  Souvenir shop.
- (c) The Museum showcases the journey of Independent India guided by its Prime Ministers. It does not focus on the history of different states in particular.
- (d) An  expenditure  of  Rs.305.36  crore  has  been  made  till  30.11.2023  from  the  allocated  budget  of Rs.340.33 crore for this project.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1347 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-11
Subject: Scholarship to Young Artists
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Vijay Kumar Dubey

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1347 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 th DECEMBER, 2023

## SCHOLARSHIP TO YOUNG ARTISTS

## 1347. SHRI VIJAY KUMAR DUBEY:

Will the MINISTER OF CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that a large number of young artists are getting benefits from the Government across the country since the last five years under the scheme 'Scholarships to Young Artists';
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF CULTURE, TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

- (a)&(b)Yes, Sir. The Ministry of Culture is implementing the scheme component of 'Scholarships to Young  Artists  in  Different  Cultural  Fields  (SYA)'  to  grant  Scholarship  to  Young  Artists  in different cultural fields including traditional arts forms for undergoing advanced training in their respective  fields.  Under  this  scheme  component,  a  Scholarship  of  Rs.  5,000/-  per  month  is provided to selected Scholars for a period of 02 years in four equal six monthly instalments. The selected scholars should be in the age group of 18 years to 25 years and have been undergoing training under any Guru or Institution for a minimum of 5 years. The Scholars are selected on the basis of their performance in a personal interview / interaction before an Expert Committee for Scholarship constituted by the Ministry.

Details  of  young  artists  benefited  and  expenditure  incurred  on  awarding  scholarships  to  these artists under the scheme component of 'Scholarships to Young Artists in Different Cultural Fields (SYA)' during the last five years are given as under:-

Rs. in lakhs)

(

| Financial Year   |   Total No. of Young Artists benefited |   Expenditure against Scholarships awarded |
|------------------|----------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|
| 2018-19          |                                   1151 |                                      345.3 |
| 2019-20          |                                   1086 |                                      325.8 |
| 2020-21          |                                   1265 |                                      379.5 |
| 2021-22          |                                   1293 |                                      390.3 |
| 2022-23          |                                    396 |                                      118.8 |

The  disbursement  depends  on  the  submission  of  the  six  monthly  reports  by  the  scholar/artist which is a continuous process.

- (c)   Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1346 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-11
Subject: NCERT - Divisional of Education Kits
Ministry: Education
Asked by: T.R.V.S. Ramesh

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1346 ANSWERED ON 11.12.2023

## NCERT - Divisional of Education Kits

1346. SHRI T.R.V.S. RAMESH:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

(a) whether the authorities empanelled by the Division of Educational Kits (DEK) NCERT are smoothly distributing the education kits in time;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the number of kits that have been distributed and supplied along with the details of the parties who distributed them, State-wise and school-wise;

(d) the criteria fixed by the Government to monitor the quality of educational kits which are being delivered to the end user;

(e) whether any special team has been appointed to monitor the criteria is being followed;

(f) whether the educational kits developed and designed by NCERT are being inspected by any authorised authority; and

(g) if so, the details of the authority who inspects the school kits?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION ( SMT. ANNPURNA DEVI )

(a)  to  (c)  The  National  Council  of  Educational  Research  and  Training  (NCERT)  has empanelled 23(twenty three) firms for supply of different type of NCERT Educational Kits through open e-tender process (through CPP Portal) in November 2021 and these firms are smoothly distributing the education kits in time except in case of force majeure, etc. As per Terms & Conditions (T&C) of empanelment and procedure for procurement of Kit, all the ordered Kits were distributed equally amongst all the firms for the supply of a particular Kit. In  general,  the  buyer  States  ask  to  supply  the  Kits  at  the  Block/District  Level  and  further distribution  to  the  Schools  is  done  by  the  States  itself. The  details  of  the  Kits  supplied  by empanelled  firms  to  different  states,  details  of  the  empanelled  firms,  etc.  is  available  on NCERT website at following link:

https://ncert.nic.in/division/dek/details-of-kits-supplied.php

(d) to (g) There are specifications for all the items contained in the Kits including the Kits box  and  detailed  User ' s  manual  is  provided  in  each  Kit . The  Joint  Inspection  Team ( JIT ) including the team of experts of NCERT and team of experts from respective States / UTs does the inspection of the ordered Kits at the factory site of the firms . The delivery locations are given to the firms only if the ordered quantity of Kits is found as per the specifications by the JIT . After the delivery of Kits, the Buyers are supposed to verify the Kit items at their endas per the guidelines given in the User ' s manual and if there is any discrepancy, they report the matter to supplier firm as well as the Division of Educational Kits (DEK) . There is warranty of 12 months for all Kits and a Warranty Certificate is provided by the firm along with each Kit .

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1345 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-11
Subject: Centre Processing Accelarated Corporate Exit (C-PACE)
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: Dharmendra Kumar Kashyap, Kuruva Gorantla Madhav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1345

ANSWERED ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2023

AGRAHAYANA 20, 1945 (SAKA)

## CENTRE PROCESSING ACCELARATED CORPORATE EXIT (C-PACE) QUESTION

1345. SHRI DHARMENDRA KASHYAP: SHRI KURUVA GORANTLA MADHAV:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  objective  and  vision  behind  the  establishment  of  the  Centre  for Processing Accelerated Corporate Exit (C-PACE);
- (b) whether the Centre for Processing Accelerated Corporate Exit (C-PACE) has been set-up as announced in this year's budget;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) the details of the number of companies which have availed the exit process
- through C-PACE;
- (e)  the  details  of  the  steps  undertaken  by  the  Ministry  to  ensure  easy  exit process for the companies and improve the ease of doing business;
- (f) the number of cases that have been solved as part of the C-PACE since its
- inception and delay in setting up of the C-PACE; and
- (g) if so, the details thereof and the reasons for the same?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)  OF THE MINISTRY OF STATISTICS  AND  PROGRAMME  IMPLEMENTATION;  MINISTER  OF  STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

[RAO INDERJIT SINGH]

(a) to (g): Centre for Processing Accelerated Corporate Exit (C-PACE) has been set  up  and  operationalised  w.e.f.  01.05.2023  to  facilitate  and  expedite  the applications filed for voluntary exit under the provisions of Section 248(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 (Act). The applications for voluntary closure under C-PACE are  being  processed  in  a  centralised  manner  for  an  efficient  and  uniform outcome. Since the setting up of C-PACE, 7721 companies have been struck off till 05.12.2023, under section 248(2) of the Act.

In order to ensure easy exit process for the companies and improve the ease of doing business, para 77 of the Budget Speech (2022-23) of Finance Minister had envisioned that through C-PACE the time taken to process the application for closure of companies would be reduced from 2 years to less than 6 months. The time taken under C-PACE for voluntary exit has reduced to around 110 days during the current year.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1344 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-11
Subject: Revenue Earned from Foreign Tourists
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Haji Fazlur Rehman

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†1344 ANSWERED ON 11.12.2023

## REVENUE EARNED FROM FOREIGN TOURISTS

†1344. SHRI HAJI FAZLUR REHMAN:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the steps taken or proposed by the Government to attract foreign tourists  and  to  encourage  the  related industries; and
- (b) the number of foreign tourists visited India during each of the last  four  years  and  the  current  year  as  well  as  the  revenue
- earned from tourism?

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM

## ANSWER

(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a): Ministry of Tourism promotes India as a holistic destination in the  tourism  generating  markets to promote various Indian tourism products and tourism destinations of the country to increase India's share of the global tourism market.

The above objectives are met through an integrated marketing and promotional strategy, and a synergized campaign in association with the Travel Trade, State Governments and Indian Missions. The Government continuously engages with industry experts and other relevant stakeholders and take their suggestions and feedback for promotion  of  varied  tourism  products  of  India.    In  order  to  boost visitor arrival, Ministry of Tourism, Government  of India has declared 'Incredible India! Visit India Year 2023'.

In  order  to  increase  the  footfall  of  international  tourists  in India,  Ministry  of  Tourism,  participated  in  various  International travel fairs during the Year 2023 such as FITUR 2023, Madrid, Spain

(18-22  January  2023);  ITB  Berlin  (7-9  March  2023);  Arabian  Travel Market 2023, Dubai (1-4 May 2023); IMEX Frankfurt (17-19 Oct 2023); OTDYKH  Leisure,  Moscow,  Russia  (12-14,  September  2023);  TOP Resa, Paris, France (3 - 5 October 2023); PATA Travel Mart 2023 (4-6 October 2023) in New Delhi; ITB, Asia, Singapore (25 - 27 Oct 2023); JATA,  Osaka,  Japan  (26-29  October  2023);  WTM  London  (6-8  Nov 2023).

## (b): Foreign Tourists Arrival (FTAs)

| Year            |   FTAs in India (in million) |
|-----------------|------------------------------|
| 2019            |                        10.93 |
| 2020            |                         2.74 |
| 2021            |                         1.52 |
| 2022            |                         6.44 |
| 2023 (Jan -Sep) |                         6.43 |

## Foreign Exchange Earning (FEEs)

| Year            | Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEEs) (in crore)   |
|-----------------|-----------------------------------------------|
| 2019            | 216467                                        |
| 2020            | 50136                                         |
| 2021            | 65070                                         |
| 2022            | 139935                                        |
| 2023 (Jan -Sep) | 1,66,660                                      |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1341 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-11
Subject: States Preparing their Own School Curriculum
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Andimuthu Raja, A. Ganeshamurthi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1341 ANSWERED ON 11.12.2023

## States Preparing their Own School Curriculum

1341. SHRI A. RAJA:

SHRI A. GANESHAMURTHI:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  National  Council  for  Education Research  and  Training  (NCERT) has been notified as academic authority to frame national curriculum for schools in the country;

(b) if so, the reason therefor;

(c) the timeline by which the subject 'School Education' will be in the concurrent list;

(d) the number of States who rejected national curriculum of NCERT and have prepared their own curriculum through State agencies such as SCERT and State Institutes of Education;

(e) the reason for insisting on NCF by the Government for the States to develop their syllabi and textbooks based on NCF; and

(f) the reason for which the education policy of the Central Government is imposed on the States which have different cultures, traditions and ethos?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION ( SMT. ANNPURNA DEVI )

(a) to (f) In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 29 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, the Central Government has authorized the National Council of Educational Research and Training as the academic authority to lay down the  curriculum  and  evaluation  procedure  for  elementary  education,  and  to  develop  a framework of national curriculum under clause (a) of sub-section (6) of Section 7 of the Act. NCF is not a prescriptive document and is suggestive/ recommendatory in nature.

Since Education is a subject in the Concurrent List of the Constitution; it is for the respective State Government to either adopt or adapt NCERT textbooks or develop their own textbooks based on the NCF. The NCF enables the federal structure of school education, with States ultimately setting their State or regional curricula, easily incorporating local elements. Further,  National  Education  Policy  (NEP)  2020  provides  that  States  will  prepare  their  own curricula (which may be based on the NCF for School Education (NCF-SE) prepared by the NCERT to the extent possible), incorporating state flavour and material as needed.

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