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Lok Sabha Question No. 90 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-03
Subject: Donations in Charitable Organisation
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Arun Kumar Sagar

## (a), (b) & (d)

The number of charitable organisations, in the sub-category of 'Religious' under the category of 'Charitable & Religious' in respect of which various donors have claimed deduction u/s 80G of the Income-tax Act, 1961 as available from the ITRs filed in the last three years are as under:

|   AY | Count of Donee (Charitable Organisations)   |   Amount of donation (in Rs. Crores) |
|------|---------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|
| 2022 | 2,067                                       |                               294.29 |
| 2023 | 2,557                                       |                               311.83 |
| 2024 | 1,974                                       |                               227.87 |

For  Income  Tax  purpose  the  charitable  organisations  are  not  classified  as  Temples, Churches, Gurudwaras, Mosques etc.

## (c)

Since,  there  is  no  specific  item-wise  classification  of  expenditure  captured  in  the return of income, therefore, no such data is available.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 90

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE 3 rd   FEBRUARY, 2025/14 MAGHA, 1946(SAKA)

## DONATIONS IN CHARITABLE ORGANISATION

## 90.  Shri Arun Kumar Sagar

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:-

- (a) the  details  of  charitable  organisations  such  as  Temples,  Churches,  Gurudwaras, Mosques etc. as on date in the country where donations are exempted under section 80-G of the Income Tax Act, State-wise;
- (b) the  details  of  the  amount  received  as  donation  by  the  said  religious  organisations during the last three years and the current year, year-wise;
- (c) the details of the items on which the said charitable organisations spent the money received as donations during the said period, State-wise; and
- (d) the details of amount of exemption provided by the Government under Section 80-G of the  Income  Tax  Act  on  the  amount  received  as  donation  by  religious  organisations during the said period, year-wise and organisation-wise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)
Lok Sabha Question No. 87 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-03
Subject: Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri Amrinder Singh Raja Warring

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 87

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 03 RD  FEBRUARY, 2025

## OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

## 87. SHRI AMRINDER SINGH RAJA WARRING:

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

- whether any measures have been adopted by the Government to encourage  employers  in  the  Public  and  Private  Sectors  across States,  particularly  in  Punjab  to  provide  more  opportunities  for
- (a) persons with disabilities;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has initiated any training programme for such establishments and their staff towards disability; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## (SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)

(a) to (d): Employment generation coupled with improving employability is  the priority of the Government. Government has taken various steps for generating employment across the country including State of Punjab and  to  encourage  employers  in  both  public  and  private  sectors  to provide more opportunities for persons including those with disabilities(PwD)  through  different  employment  generation  schemes/ programmes, such as Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), Aatmanirbhar  Bharat  Rojgar  Yojana  (ABRY),  Stand-UP  India  Scheme, Startup  India,  Prime  Minister's  Employment  Generation  Programme (PMEGP), Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY), Rural  Self  Employment  and  Training  Institutes  (RSETIs),  Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), Production  Linked  Incentive,  etc.  The  details  of  various  employment generation schemes/ programmes being implemented by the Government of India may be seen at https://dge.gov.in/dge/schemes\_programmes.

Further, to enhance skills of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and to  enable  them  to  have  gainful  employment,  to  become  self-reliant, productive members of society, Government has launched the National Action Plan for Skill Development of Persons with Disabilities (NAP-SDP) in March 2015. Since launch of NAP-SDP scheme, skill training has been provided to 1.42 lakhs PwDs till date, across the country. The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities has also signed 20  MoUs  (non-financial)  with  various  companies/  Job aggregators  to  create  and  enhance  the  employment  opportunities  for persons with disabilities. Ministry  of  Labour  &  Employment  has  established  24  National Career Service Centres for Differently Abled (earlier known as Vocational  Rehabilitation  Centres  for  Handicapped).  These  Centres provide Vocational Guidance, Career Counselling, Non-formal Vocational Training, extend Referral Services. These Centres also conduct Outreach  Activities,  and  assists  PwDs  in  the  process  of  Vocational

Rehabilitation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 85 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-03
Subject: Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri K C Venugopal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-85

ANSWERED ON- 03/02/2025

## ILLICIT TRAFFICKING OF CULTURAL PROPERTY

85.SHRIK C VENUGOPAL:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:-

- (a)    whether  Government  has  taken  necessary  steps  to  reduce  illicit  trafficking  of cultural property by 2030, regulate online trading platforms and raise public awareness about restitution laws and conventions;

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

(c)    the  efforts  made/being  made  by  the  Government  to  protect  and  restore  cultural property?

## ANSWER

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

- (a & b)   The Government is taking necessary steps towards the prevention of illicit trafficking of cultural property. Besides regular watch and ward staff, Private Security Guards and Central Industrial Security Force have been deployed as per requirement at monuments, sites  and  museums. Whenever  any  theft  of  antiquity  is  reported,  FIR  is lodged and 'Look Out Notice' is issued to law enforcement agencies including Custom Exit Channels to keep vigil to trace stolen antiquity and prevent its export. A Cultural Property Agreement (CPA) has also been signed with USAon 26 th July  2024  that  will make easy retrieval of antiquities.

Exhibitions  and  workshops  are  organized  for  public  awareness.  Recently,  exhibitions titled,  'Re(ad)dress:  Return  of  Treasures'  was  held  during  the  46 th Session  ofWorld Heritage  Committee  Meeting  at  New  Delhi  and  exhibition  titled,  'Journey  beyond  the Borders: Return of Treasures' was organized in Chennai as a part of the workshop on 'Antiquities Trafficking Prevention'.  India  was  also  represented  during  UNESCO Regional Capacity Building Workshop on 'Fighting Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property'.

(c)  Archaeological  Survey  of  India  is  committed  to  the  protection  of  cultural  property. Government has retrieved 655 antiquities from foreign countries from the year 1976 to 2024, of which 642 antiquities have been retrieved since 2014.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 84 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-03
Subject: National Centres of Excellence for Women
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Tharaniventhan M S

## Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports

## Government of India Department of Sports

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 84

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.02.2025

## National Centres of Excellence for Women

84. Shri Tharaniventhan M S:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  planned  to  establish  National Centres of Excellence especially for women across the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of the funds estimated for these centres;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  has  identified  the  locations  for  these centres across the country;
- (e) if so, the details thereof including Tamil Nadu; and
- (f) the time by which these are likely to be established?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c):   Presently, there is no plan to establish National Centres of Excellence  (NCOEs)  especially  dedicated  for  women  across  the country.  However,  the  already  existing  NCOE  in  Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, is exclusively catering to women athletes.

(d) to (f): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 83 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-03
Subject: Strengthening Sports Infrastructure in Raebareli
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Rahul Gandhi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 83 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.02.2025

Strengthening Sports Infrastructure in Raebareli

83. SHRI RAHUL GANDHI:

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

- (a) whether any initiatives are being taken by the Government to strengthen the sports infrastructure in Raebareli;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  any  proposals  are  under  consideration  of  the  Government  to augment sports facilities in Raebareli and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether any initiatives are being taken by the Government to promote sports  among  school-children,  women  and  differently  abled  persons  in Raebareli; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) and (b) 'Sports' being a State subject, the responsibility of development of  sports,  including  strengthening  of  sports  infrastructure  in  the  country, rests  primarily  with  the  State/Union  Territory  Governments.  The  Union Government supplements their  efforts  by  bridging  critical  gaps.  However, one  project,  namely,  Construction  of  Multi-Purpose  Hall  at  Jaitpur  Police line road District Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, has been sanctioned under the Khelo  India  Scheme  in  Financial  Year  2020-21.  The  details  of  the  sports infrastructure  sanctioned  under  Khelo  India  Scheme  across  the  country, including in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, are available in public domain on the dashboard of the Ministry at https://mdsd.kheloindia.gov.in.

- (c) There is no such proposal is under consideration in this Ministry.

(d) and (e) The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports implements the following schemes to promote sports in the country, including among school-children, women and differently abled persons in Raebareli:

(i) Scheme of 'Khelo India- National Programme for Development of Sports'; (ii)  Assistance  to  National  Sports  Federations;  (iii)  Special  Awards  to Winners  in  International  Sports  Events  and  their  Coaches;  (iv)  National Sports Awards;  (v) Pension to Meritorious Sportspersons; (vi) Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Sports Welfare Scheme; (vii) National Sports Development  Fund;  and  (viii) Sports Training  Centres  through Sports Authority of India.

Details  of  the  above  schemes  are  available  in  the  public  domain  on  the websites of this Ministry and the Sports Authority of India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 75 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-03
Subject: Outstanding Loans towards Students
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Thiru Arun Nehru

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 75

ANSWERED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2025, MAGHA, 14, 1946 (Saka)

## 'OUTSTANDING LOANS TOWARDS STUDENTS'

## 75 SHRI THIRU ARUN NEHRU:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to bring a one time settlement policy for student loans;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the action taken by the Government on outstanding loans taken by students who are not able to repay?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (b) Currently, no such proposal is under consideration.

(c) All Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) have been advised by Reserve Bank of India vide circular  RPCD.PLNFS.BC.NO.83/06.12.05/2000-01  dated  April  28,  2001  to  adopt  Model Education  Loan  Scheme  (MELS),  formulated  by  Indian  Banks'  Association  (IBA).  The Scheme has since been revised by IBA from time to time and its latest revision is MELS, 2022. The  scheme  inter-alia  provides  Moratorium  period  upto  study  period  plus  one  year  and repayment period (after moratorium) is available upto 15 years.

In addition, the scheme provides that Banks may also:

- i. extended moratorium  period taking into account spells of  under-employment/ unemployment, say two or three times (maximum of 6 months at a time) during the life cycle of the loan;
- ii. consider 'Telescoping of repayment with stepped up instalments with passage of time', in certain cases (e.g. professionals like doctors).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 74 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-03
Subject: Circulation of Ten Rupee Note and Coin
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Smt. Mala Roy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 74

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.02.2025

## Circulation of Ten Rupee Note and Coin

74. SMT. MALA ROY:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the total amount of ten-rupee note and ten-rupee coins in circulation in the country as on 31.12.2024;
- (b) whether it is true that printing of twenty-rupee note has been stopped; and
- (c) if so, the details and the reasons thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a):  As  per  Reserve  Bank  of  India,  the  volume  and  value  of  ₹10  banknotes  and  coins  in circulation as on December 31, 2024 are as under:
- (b): No, Sir.
- (c): Does not arise.

|               | Volume (in lakh pieces)   | Value (in ₹ crore)   |
|---------------|---------------------------|----------------------|
| ₹10 banknotes | 2,52,886                  | 25,289               |
| ₹10 coins     | 79,502                    | 7,950                |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 73 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-03
Subject: Development of Nevasa Pilgrimage Site
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Bhausaheb Rajaram Wakchaure

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.73 TO BE ANSWERED ON 3.2.2025

## DEVELOPMENT OF NEVASA PILGRIMAGE SITE

- +73. SHRI BHAUSAHEB RAJARAM WAKCHAURE:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Nevasa in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra is a holy place, which is the birthplace of great sage Saint Gyaneshwar of Marathi literature & culture and is a centre of historical and cultural importance of Maharashtra;
- (b) whether Saint Gyaneshwar born in 1275 AD in Nevasa, was a great sage, poet and  philosopher  who  composed  devotional  literature  in  Marathi  language  and whose most famous work 'Gyaneshwari' is best on the life and teachings of Lord Krishna;
- (c) whether the Samadhi of Gyaneshwar is situated in Nevasa village, is a place of pilgrimage for his followers and his statue is installed here which is worshipped and there are several other temples and monuments in the said village which are associated with the life and works of Gyaneshwar;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether  the  Government  has  taken  or  proposes  to  take  any  steps  to  ensure allocation  of  Central  funds  for  cultural  and  religious  development  of  Nevasa pilgrimage sites; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF CULTURE AND TOURISM

(SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a) There are local belief about Nevasa.  Further, the ancient site locally known as  Ladmod,  Newasa,  District  Ahmednagar  was  declared  as  of  national importance  under  the  Ancient  Monuments  and  Archaeological  Sites  and Remains Act, 1958.
- (b) The tradition and local belief says so.
- (c)&(d) The  Samadhi  of  Gyaneshwar  and  other  temples  are  located  in  Alandi, District Pune, which are not under the protection of Archaeological Survey of India.
- (e)&(f) The  Ancient  site  locally  known  as  Ladmod,  Newasa,  is  looked  after  by Archaeological Survey of India and expenditure incurred on its maintenance during the last three years is as under:

2021-22 Rs.369400

2022-23 Rs.635412

2023-24 Rs.321268

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Lok Sabha Question No. 70 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-03
Subject: GST on Insurance Premium
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri S Venkatesan, Shri Sachithanantham R

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.70

## TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2025

## GST ON INSURANCE PREMIUM

## 70. SHRI S VENKATESAN: SHRI SACHITHANANTHAM R :

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: (a)  the  recommendations  of  GoM  constituted  by  GST  Council  on  the  issue  of  insurance premiums which endangers social security of the ordinary people and  insurance penetration to the common masses; (b) whether any decision has been taken in the last meeting of the GST Council on this issue; and

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

## ANSWER

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

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

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Lok Sabha Question No. 68 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-03
Subject: Khelo India Centre in Raipur
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Brijmohan Agrawal

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †68

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.02.2025

Khelo India Centre in Raipur

- †68. SHRI BRIJMOHAN AGRAWAL:

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

- (a)  the  details  of  total  number  of  athletes  classified  on  the  basis  of  sport and age group currently being trained at Khelo India Centres (KICs) across the country;
- (b) the details of Khelo India Centres including the number of district and State-level centres operational in each State, State-wise;
- (c)  the  number  of  trainers  and  support  staff  working  in  KICs  across  the country;
- (d)  the  annual  budget  allocated  for  operation  and  maintenance  of  KICs  in the current financial year and its present status as compared to that of the last two years;
- (e)  whether  the  Government  has  any  plans  to  open  said  Centre  in  Raipur district of the State of Chhattisgarh and if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) if not, the reasons therefor and whether the Government is contemplating  on  any  alternative  sports  development  initiatives  for  the region, if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a)  A  total  of  27911  athletes  have  been  classified  on  the  basis  of  sport disciplines  who  are  currently  being  trained  at  Khelo  India  Centres  (KICs) across the country. Details of the same are available in public domain on the  dashboard  of  the  Ministry  at  https://dashboard.kheloindia.gov.in/statewise-khelo-india-centers.

(b)  State-wise  details  of  KICs  including  the  number  of  district  and  Statelevel centres operational in each State are available in public domain on the dashboard of the Ministry at https://dashboard.kheloindia.gov.in/state-wisekhelo-india-centers.

(c) A total of 926 Past Champion Athletes (PCAs) are working as trainers in KICs across the country.

(d)  Year-wise  details  of  annual  budget  allocated  for  KICs  in  the  current financial year and the last two years are available in public domain on the dashboard of the Ministry at https://dashboard.kheloindia.gov.in/state-wisekhelo-india-centers.

(e)  and  (f)  Yes,  Sir.  One  KIC  for  weightlifting  has  already  been  notified  in Raipur district of the State of Chhattisgarh. As per the Khelo India Scheme, only one sports discipline per district in each State/UT is permitted for KICs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 66 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-03
Subject: PF Pensions on Higher Wages
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Adv. Adoor Prakash

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 66 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.02.2025

## PF PENSIONS ON HIGHER WAGES

## 66.    ADV. ADOOR PRAKASH:

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

- (a)whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  majority  of  employees  and pensioners across the country who opted for PF pensions on higher wages that  have  not  been  granted  the  higher  pension  by  the  Employees' Provident Fund Organization;
- (b)if so, the reasons for delay even after lapse of two years after Supreme
- Court ordered for higher EPF pension in proportion to salary;
- (c)the number of applications received for higher pension and granted as on date, State-wise; and

(d)whether the Government has taken any immediate measures to process

- the pending applications without delay?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## (SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)

- (a) to (d):  The cases of Pension on Higher Wages are being processed on the basis of the decision of the Hon'ble Supreme  Court dated 04.11.2022.
- A Functionality  was  developed  by  EPFO  for  filing online applications for validation/joint option. The online facility was extended to members/pensioners/employers  on  26.02.2023  which  was  extended  till 11.07.2023. The date for employers for forwarding the joint application for higher pension was extended 30.09.2023 and subsequently till 31.05.2024. Further,  a  last  chance  was  provided  to  all  employers  to  forward  the applications for pension on higher wages by 31.01.2025.

A total of 17,48,768 applications were submitted by Members/ Pensioners. Out of these, as on 28.01.2025, demand notices i.e. intimation to members to deposit balance amounts for higher pension eligibility, have been issued in 1,65,621 cases and 21,885 Pension Payment Orders (PPO)

have been issued out of the said number of applications.

The disposal of the outstanding cases is being closely monitored and  clarifications  to  Field  Offices  to  dispose  cases  have  been  issued  to expedite the process.

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