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Lok Sabha Question No. 3806 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-24
Subject: Third Language  in NEP
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Matheswaran V S

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3806 ANSWERED ON 24.03.2025

Third Language in NEP

3806. Shri Matheswaran V S:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

(a) whether as per National Education Policy (NEP), 2020 it is mandatory for the States to have third language who have Hindi as their First Language, if so, the details thereof; and (b) the details of options of third language in the States like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  The  National  Education  Policy  (NEP),  2020, inter-alia ,  at  para  4.13,  provides  that  the three-language  formula  will  continue  to  be  implemented  while  keeping  in  mind  the Constitutional provisions, aspirations of the people, regions, and the Union, and the need to promote multilingualism as well as promote national unity. However, there will be a greater flexibility in the three-language formula, and no language will be imposed on any State. The three languages learned by children will be the choices of States, regions, and of course the students  themselves,  so  long  as  at  least  two  of  the  three  languages  are  native  to  India.  In particular, students who wish to change one or more of the three languages they are studying may do so in Grade 6 or 7, as long as they are able to demonstrate basic proficiency in three languages (including one language of India at the literature level) by the end of secondary school.

- (b) The details of third language in the States of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar are as under:

|   Sl.No. | States         | Third Language                            |
|----------|----------------|-------------------------------------------|
|        1 | Uttar Pradesh  | Urdu/Sanskrit                             |
|        2 | Madhya Pradesh | Sanskrit, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi or Marathi |
|        3 | Bihar          | Urdu/Sanskrit                             |
Lok Sabha Question No. 3804 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-24
Subject: Creation of Additional Posts in PSBs
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Bunty Vivek Sahu, Ms. Bansuri Swaraj

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. † 3804

ANSWERED ON MONDAY, 24 th  MARCH, 2025 / 3 CHAITRA, 1947 (SAKA)

## Creation of Additional Posts in PSBs

## † 3804. SHRI BUNTY VIVEK SAHU: MS. BANSURI SWARAJ:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has approved for creation of additional posts at AGM, GM and ED levels in Public Sector Banks (PSBs);
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the manner by which it is likely to help in better functioning of PSBs;
- (d) whether it is likely to provide better promotional avenues in PSBs; and
- (e) the details of recruitment plan being contemplated to fill these positions?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): The Government has approved the introduction of Chief General Manager (CGM) level post in five Nationalised Banks (NBs) (i.e.) Bank of Maharashtra, Central Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank and UCO Bank in October 2024. The said post is already available in the remaining Public Sector Banks.

The Government has also revised the methodology of computation of number of senior level posts i.e. CGMs/  General  Manager  (GMs)/  Deputy  General  Manager  (DGMs)  and  Assistant  General  Manager (AGMs), in Nationalised Banks based on the business mix as on 31.03.2023.

Accordingly,  the  number  of  senior  level  posts  in  the  Nationalised  Banks  after  adoption  of  revised methodology, shall be as under:

| Name of the Bank      |   CGM |   GM |   DGM |   AGM |
|-----------------------|-------|------|-------|-------|
| Punjab &Sind Bank     |     4 |   16 |    48 |   144 |
| Bank of Maharashtra   |     8 |   32 |    96 |   288 |
| UCO Bank              |     8 |   32 |    96 |   288 |
| Indian Overseas Bank  |     8 |   32 |    96 |   288 |
| Central Bank of India |     8 |   32 |    96 |   288 |
| Bank of India         |    12 |   48 |   144 |   432 |
| Indian Bank           |    11 |   44 |   132 |   396 |
| Union Bank of India   |    20 |   80 |   240 |   720 |
| Canara Bank           |    21 |   84 |   252 |   756 |
| Punjab National Bank  |    22 |   88 |   264 |   792 |
| Bank of Baroda        |    22 |   88 |   264 |   792 |

The  additional  vacancies  created  due  to  revision  in  number  of  officers,  were  made  effective  from 01.04.2025 and the banks have been advised to release the same in a staggered manner (equal distribution up to extent possible) in three years for proper cadre management.

The increase  of  such  posts,  will  enhance  the  administrative  structure  in the  form  of  better  control  and supervision and result in improved asset management and operational efficiency. It will also augment the capability  of  banks  to  better  monitor  critical  positions,  thereby  leading  to  more  targeted  strategies  and improved overall performance.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3797 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-24
Subject: Forest Conservation
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Shri Dhaval Laxmanbhai Patel

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3797

TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.03.2025

## Forest Conservation

## 3797.   SHRI DHAVAL LAXMANBHAI PATEL

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

- (a) the details of measures taken to balance infrastructure development  with forest conservation under the amended Forest Conservation Act, 2023;
- (b) the  total  forest  land  diverted  for  development  projects  in  the  last  one  year  and  the compensatory afforestation undertaken; and
- (c) the  monitoring  mechanisms  in  place  to  ensure  that  Compensatory  Afforestation  is effectively implemented?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE

(SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

- (a) In  order to  strike  a  balance  between development and forest conservation, the diversion of forest land is allowed with adequate mitigation measures including the  raising  of  Compensatory  Afforestation  (CA)  and  payment  of  Net  Present Value  (NPV).  The  additional  mitigation  measures  in  the  form  of  Soil  and Moisture Conservation works, Catchment Area Plan and Wildlife Management plan etc. are also stipulated on case-to-case basis.
- (b) & (c) During the financial year 2023-24, the forest area measuring 23436.23ha has been approved to be used for various non-forest purposes under the provisions of Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980. The Compensatory Afforestation as applicable is to be taken up by the concerned State/UT after the issue  of  the  order  for  diversion  and  as  per  the  approved  scheme  for  the compensatory afforestation.

As far as the monitoring of Compensatory Afforestation is concerned, the internal and  third-party  monitoring  is  undertaken  to  monitor  utilisation  of  funds  and quality of afforestation and other activities to evaluate the works implemented in the States and Union Territories. Internal monitoring is carried out by the officials of State Forest Department and Third-party monitoring is conducted by engaging a professional entity. A Monitoring Group at the level of National Compensatory Afforestation  Fund  Management  and  Planning  Authority  (CAMPA)  besides Steering Committee at the level of State CAMPA as per the provisions of CAF Act, 2016, devise measures for transparency and accountability for monitoring. The assessment of various activities helps in identifying shortcomings and gaps in  implementation,  which  are  addressed  from  time  to  time  for  improving  the quality of afforestation and other eco-restoration works beside proper utilisation of funds.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3795 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-24
Subject: Decrease in Grants to States by 16th Finance Commission
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Adv Dean Kuriakose

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

## LOK SABHA

## UN-STARRED QUESTION NO. 3795

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE 24 th  MARCH, 2025 CHAITRA 3, 1947 (SAKA)

## Decrease in Grants to States by 16th Finance Commission

## 3795. Adv Dean Kuriakose:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the 16th Finance Commission has decided to bring down the percentage share of devolution of funds from the Centre to the States from 41% to 40%;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the number of States had requested to increase the share of Centre from 41% to 50% and if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  the  percentage  of  taxes  that  are  contributed  from  the  State  of  Kerala  and  the subsequent amounts collected from Kerala during the last five years; and
- (e) the total amount  of  funds sanctioned by the Government  to  the  State Government of Kerala during the last five years as a part of the devolution?

## ANSWER

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

(a to c): The 16 th Finance Commission has not submitted its report .

(d to e): The details of direct tax collection from the State of Kerala are as under:

| Financial Year              | Percentage of taxes contributed from the State of Kerala   | Amount of taxes collected from Kerala during last 5 years (₹ crore)   |
|-----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 2019-20 *                   | 1.44%                                                      | 15,164.10                                                             |
| 2020-21 *                   | 1.53%                                                      | 14,515.59                                                             |
| 2021-22 *                   | 1.38%                                                      | 19,562.02                                                             |
| 2022-23 *                   | 1.44%                                                      | 23,983.26                                                             |
| 2023-24 #                   | 1.22%                                                      | 23,966.92                                                             |
| 2024-25 (upto 28.02.2025) # | 1.27%                                                      | 22,738.10                                                             |

* Source: Pr. CCA, CBDT (based on NSDL data), # Source: DGIT (Systems), Provisional figures

With  respect  to  tax  devolution,  total  amount  of  ₹  1,10,557.52  crore  has  been devolved to the  State Government of Kerala during the period FY 2019-20 to FY 2024-25 (till 10.03.2025).
Lok Sabha Question No. 3791 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-24
Subject: Encroachment in ASI protected Forts and Monuments
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Anil Yeshwant Desai

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3791

ANSWERED ON 24.03.2025

## ENCROACHMENT IN ASI PROTECTED FORTS AND MONUMENTS

## 3791. SHRI ANIL YESHWANT DESAI:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details along with the number of forts and monuments that are under the protection of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in the country, location-wise;
- (b) the number of forts and monuments that are under illegal and unauthorised occupation;
- (c) the  details  of  the  steps  that  have  been  taken  by  the  Government  to  remove  such encroachment; and
- (d) the  details  of  forts/monuments  where  the  Government  is  unable  and  to  remove  the encroachments?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) There are 3698 monuments and archaeological sites and remains including forts declared as  of  national  importance  in  the  country.  The d etails  are  available  at  Archaeological Survey of India's web site http://asi.nic.in.
- (b) Some  of  the  monuments  and  sites  including  forts  are  under  encroachment.    The
- & encroachments in the protected  monuments and protected areas are removed as per the
- (c) provisions  contained  in  the  Ancient  Monuments  and  Archaeological  Sites  and  Remains Act,  1958  and  Rules  framed  there  under.  In  order  to  contain  the  encroachments  and remove them, the Superintending Archaeologist in charge of the Circles have been vested with the powers of an Estate Officer to issue eviction notices/orders to the encroachers under  Public  Premises  (Eviction  of  Unauthorised  Occupants)  Act,  1971.  They  are  also authorised to issue show cause notices under the provisions of Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 and Rules 1959, followed by a direction to the  District  Collector/Magistrate  by  Central  Government  to  remove  such  encroachment. Assistance in containing and removing encroachments is also sought from the respective State Government/police authorities from time to time. Further, in addition to the regular watch and ward staff, private security personnel and CISF have also been deployed for the safety and security of selected monuments/sites across the country.
- (d) The procedures mentioned above are being implemented. However, complexities involved in the matter and legal issues, sometimes, prolong the process of removal of encroachments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3787 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-24
Subject: ESIC Dispensary in Nagaur
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri Hanuman Beniwal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3787 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.03.2025

## ESIC DISPENSARY IN NAGAUR

†3787. SHRI HANUMAN BENIWAL:

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

- (a)whether the Government has received any proposal to approve a dispensary of 3 doctors for Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) in Nagaur, if so, the details thereof;
- (b)whether the Government proposes to approve such a dispensary/aushadhalaya, if so, the details thereof;
- (c)whether the Government proposes to approve a branch office and dispensary  of  ESIC  at  Deedwana  headquarters  in  DeedwanaKuchaman district of Nagaur Lok Sabha Constituency; and (d)if so, the details thereof along with the Government's action plan regarding the same?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): Employees  State  Insurance  Corporation  (ESIC)  accords approval  for  opening  of  new  dispensaries  with  the  consent  of  the respective State Governments as the operation and management of dispensaries is done by the concerned State Government as per the provision of Section 58 of the Employees State Insurance Act 1948. The proposal, received in May 2022, to open ESI dispensary at Nagaur was sent to State Government of Rajasthan for consent.

At present, there is no proposal to open Branch office or Dispensary cum Branch office (DCBO) at Deedwana Headquarters in Deedwana - Kuchaman district of Nagaur Lok Sabha Constituency.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3784 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-24
Subject: World Bank Report on Viksit Bharat
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Dhairyasheel Sambhajirao Mane, Shri  Selvaganapathi T.M., Shri Sudheer Gupta, Shri Chavan Ravindra Vasantrao

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3784

TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 MARCH 2025

## WORLD BANK REPORT ON VIKSIT BHARAT

## 3784. Shri Dhairyasheel Sambhajirao Mane:

Shri Sudheer Gupta:

Shri Chavan Ravindra Vasantrao:

Shri Selvaganapathi T.M.:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- a) whether World Bank has published any report emphasizing that India can achieve its 'Viksit Bharat' dream by 2047 only through accelerated reforms and raising its annual growth rate;
- b) if so, the details thereof along with the reaction of the Government thereto;
- c) whether as per the report India's growth is expected to slow down to 6.4 percent from current 7.2 percent due to reconfiguration of trade barriers and other factors across the world and if so, the details thereof; and
- d) the details of measures taken/being taken by the Government to achieve the target of 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047?

## ANSWER

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

- a &b)  As per World Bank Report titled 'India Country Economic Memorandum: Becoming a HighIncome Economy in a Generation' published in February 2025, the scenario of accelerated reforms will lead  India to  achieve  high  income  country  status  by  2047.  The  Government's initiatives and reforms in areas like financial sector, labour market, land record modernisation, ease of doing business, tax administration, service delivery, regulatory framework, digitisation  and  investment  and  innovation  ecosystem  are  expected  to  stimulate  economic growth.
- c) As per World Bank Report titled 'Global Economic Prospects', published in January 2025, India's real GDP growth rate is estimated to be 6.5 per cent in 2024-25 and 6.7 per cent each in 2025-26 and 2026-27.
- d) The  Union  Budget  2025-26  has  outlined  the  measures  and  the  path  of  development  for achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat. The proposed development measures span across ten key  areas  including  agricultural  growth  and  productivity,  building  rural  prosperity  and resilience, fostering inclusive growth, boosting manufacturing, supporting MSMEs, enabling employment-led development, investing in people, economy and innovation, securing energy supplies,  promoting  exports  and  nurturing  innovation.  The government  has  identified agriculture, MSMEs, investment and exports as engines of growth, and, reforms in taxation, financial sector, regulations and other areas as fuelling inclusive development.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3779 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-24
Subject: Institutes of Eminence
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Smt. Jyotsna Charandas Mahant, Adv Dean Kuriakose, Dr. Kirsan Namdeo, Dr. Dharamvira Gandhi, Shri Benny Behanan

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-3779 ANSWERED ON 24/03/2025

## Institutes of Eminence

3779.  Smt. Jyotsna Charandas Mahant:

Adv Dean Kuriakose:

Shri Benny Behanan:

Dr. Kirsan Namdeo:

Dr. Dharamvira Gandhi:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  number  and  name  of  institutions  which  have  been  granted  Institute  of Eminence status along with the details of their public-private distribution;
- (b) whether any high-performing Indian Universities is setting up their campuses; and

(c) the name of Universities from top 100 foreign Universities in the world which are setting up their campuses in India as mentioned in NEP, 2020?

## ANSWER

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

(a): There are 12 institutions that have been granted Institute of Eminence (IoE) status by the Ministry of Education. Among them, eight are public institutions namely, IIT Bombay,  IIT  Delhi,  IIT  Madras,  IIT  Kharagpur,  IISc  Bangalore,  BHU  Varanasi, University  of  Hyderabad  and  University  of  Delhi  and  four  are  private  institutions namely,  BITS  Pilani,  Manipal  Academy  of  Higher  Education,  O.P.  Jindal  Global University and Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida.

(b)  and  (c):  IIT  Madras  and  IIT  Delhi  have  set  up  their  campuses  in  Zanzibar, Tanzania and Abu Dhabi, UAE, respectively. Letter of Intent (LoI) has been issued to University of Southampton, United Kingdom for setting up a campus in Gurugram, Haryana  under  UGC  (Setting  up  and  Operation  of  Campuses  of  Foreign  Higher Institutions in India) Regulations 2023. Two Australian universities, namely - Deakin University  and  University  of  Wollongong  have established their campuses in GIFT City, Gujarat under International Financial Services Centres Authority (Setting up and Operation  of  International  Branch  Campuses  and  Offshore  Education  Centres) Regulations 2022.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3778 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-24
Subject: My Bharat Portal
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Baijayant Panda

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3778 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24/03/2025

My Bharat Portal

3778. Shri Baijayant Panda:

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

(a) whether the Government has conducted any assessment of the My Bharat Portal in terms of its effectiveness in empowering youth;

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

(c) whether the Government has any plans to launch similar portals aimed at facilitating youth empowerment; and

(d) if so, the details of such initiatives, including their objectives?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

(a) & (b) As the MY Bharat Portal has been newly launched in October, 2023  only,  assessment  of  the  impact  of  the  portal  in  terms  of  its effectiveness in empowering youth is yet to be made.

(c) & (d) No Sir. *****