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Lok Sabha Question No. 1027 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-02
Subject: KLEMS Report
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Smt. Pratima Mondal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1027 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02 ND  DECEMBER, 2024 KLEMS REPORT

1027.     SMT. PRATIMA MONDAL:

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

- (a) the  methodology  and  rationale  behind  the  claim  in  the  India "Capital,  Labour,  Energy,  Materials  and  Service"  (KLEMS)  Report that employment grew by 8 crore (80 million) between 2020-21 and 2022-23, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, in light of the ILO's  report  that  employment  stagnated  in  East  and  South-east Asia, including India; and
- (b) whether  there  is  a  significant  discrepancy  between  the  KLEMS Report  and  the  Periodic  Labour  Force  Survey,  which  shows  an increase of only 3 crore in employment during the same period and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (b): The official data source on Employment and Unemployment is Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) which is conducted by the Ministry of  Statistics  and  Programme  Implementation  (MoSPI)  since  2017-18. The survey period is July to June every year.

As  per  the  latest  available  Annual  PLFS  Reports,  the  estimated Worker Population Ratio (WPR) indicating employment, on usual status for persons of age 15 years and above increased from 52.6% in 2020-21 to 56% in 2022-23.

The  positive  trend  in  employment  is  also  seen  in  the    KLEMS "Capital, Labour, Energy, Materials and Service' database, released by RBI which covers 27 industries comprising of the entire Indian economy and provides employment estimates at all India level. As per the latest data of this database, employment in the country increased from 56.56 crores in 2020-21 to 59.67 crores in 2022-23. The detailed methodology behind the KLEMS database may be seen at https://m.rbi.org.in/Scripts/PublicationReportDetails.aspx?UrlPage=&ID= 1275.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1025 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-02
Subject: Financial Grant to Universities by UGC
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Ummeda Ram Beniwal

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1025

ANSWERED ON 02/12/2024

## Financial Grant to Universities by UGC

† 1025.Shri Ummeda Ram Beniwal:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state: (a) whether the UGC provides financial grants to the universities across the country including Rajasthan; and

- (b) if so, the financial grant provided to the Jai Narayan Vyas University along with the details of the utilization thereof during the last five years and the current year?

## ANSWER

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

(a):  Yes  sir.  The  University  Grants  Commission  (UGC)  provides  financial  grants  to  the universities across the country, including Rajasthan. (b): A total Grant of Rs.1314.23 lakh has been provided/released by the UGC to Jai Narayan

- Vyas University from 2019-20 to 2024-25 (upto 31-10-2024).
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Lok Sabha Question No. 1024 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-02
Subject: Tribal Home Stay Scheme under SDS 2.0
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Raja Ram Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1024

## ANSWERED ON 02.12.2024

## TRIBAL HOME STAY SCHEME UNDER SDS 2.0

## 1024.SHRI RAJA RAM SINGH:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether any consultation has been done with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs  regarding  the  Swadesh  Darshan  Scheme  2.0  (SDS  2.0) scheme, if so, the details of remarks and recommendations of the said Ministry concerning the safety, security and privacy of tribal areas regarding the Tribal Home-Stay scheme under SDS 2.0;
- (b) whether  any  consultation  has  been  done  with  the  Ministry  of Environment, Forest and Climate Change with regards to protection  and  preservation  of  the  eco-sensitive  zones,  if  so,  the details  of  the  remarks  and  recommendations of  the  said  Ministry concerning the protection of eco-sensitive zones; and
- (c) whether  the  State  Governments  with  high  tribal  population  have been consulted regarding the revamped scheme, if so, the details
- of the views of State Governments?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c):   Government  has  approved  the  initiative  to  develop  tribal home-stays under Swadesh Darshan scheme of the Ministry of Tourism as  part  of  'Pradhan  Mantri  Janjatiya  Unnat  Gram  Abhiyan'.    The  said intervention includes development of 1000 home-stays with support of upto ₹5 Lakh per unit (for new construction), upto ₹3 Lakh (renovation) and  ₹5  Lakh  for  village  community  requirement.  Necessary  steps  are being taken for implementation of the initiative.

The implementation of the schemes  is done as per the extant Guidelines, Rules and Regulations issued by Government of India from time to time, including consultations with Central Ministries and State Governments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1020 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-02
Subject: Rewilding of Stray Animals
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Shri Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1020

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.12.2024

## Rewilding of Stray Animals

## 1020.  SHRI SUKANTA KUMAR PANIGRAHI:

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

- (a) whether the Government is exploring the feasibility of rewilding of stray animals in suitable  wildlife  sanctuaries  with  a  view  to  providing  a  humane and  sustainable solution for animal welfare and enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem balance in the State of Odisha;
- (b) whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  collaborate  with  animal  welfare organizations and wildlife experts to develop rewilding programs, if so, the details thereof; and;
- (c) the steps proposed by the Government  to provide funding for sanctuary infrastructure and animal care in the State of Odisha?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

- (a), (b) and (c)

As per information received from the State of Odisha, there is no specific proposal for rewilding of stray animals in wildlife sanctuaries in Odisha. The State keeps rescued wild animals in different treatment/animal care centres for treatment and those found suitable are released to their natural habitats.

The  Wild  Life  (Protection)  Act,  1972  empowers  the  Chief  Wild  Life Warden for capture and translocation of wild animals to alternate suitable habitats as part of scientific management of wildlife.

The Ministry provides financial assistance to States/UT's, including the State  of  Odisha,  for  conservation  and  protection  of  wildlife  under  the Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  of  'Project  Tiger  and  Elephant'  and 'Development of Wildlife Habitats'. Funds are released to the States/UT's  based  on  the  Annual  Plan  of  Operation  submitted  by  the Chief Wild Life Warden of the State/UT.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1019 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-02
Subject: Promotion of Sports in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Robert Bruce C

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1019

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.12.2024

Promotion of Sports in Tamil Nadu

## 1019.     SHRI ROBERT BRUCE C:

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

- (a) the amount of funds allocated, disbursed and utilised for promotion of sports in the State of Tamil Nadu, district-wise; and
- (b)  the  steps  taken  to  identify  and promote  talents  to  represent  the country?

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

- (a):  Funds  are  allocated  by  this  Ministry  Scheme-wise,  not  Statewise/District-wise. However, under the component 'Creation and Upgradation  of  Sports  Infrastructure'  of  the  Khelo  India  Scheme,  323 sports  infrastructure  projects,  including  05  projects  in  the  State  of Tamil Nadu have been sanctioned at cost of Rs.29.50 Crore. Details of these projects are available at https://mdsd.kheloindia.gov.in/.
- (b): Sports being a State subject, the responsibility of development of sports rests primarily with the State/Union Territory Governments, and the Central Government only supplements their efforts. However, the Government  has  launched  the  revamped  Khelo  India  Scheme  with mandate  for  identification  of  talents  and  nurturing  them  to  attain highest levels of achievement at International levels. Under the vertical of 'Talent Search and Development', athletes are selected from across the  country. Further,  the  Government  is  also  implementing  various Sports Promotional Schemes across the country to identify talented sportspersons and nurture them to excel at national and international levels.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1018 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-02
Subject: Archaeological Sites in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Dr. Rajkumar Sangwan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 1018

ANSWERED ON 02.12.2024

## Archaeological Sites in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh

1018. Dr. Rajkumar Sangwan:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether Baghpat district is included in important archaeological sites of Uttar Pradesh, if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether the survey of important archaeological sites in the said district have been carried out;
- (c)  if so, the details of the sites thereof;
- (d)  whether the Government has found any evidence of important archaeological items in Sinauli village of Baghpat district;
- (e)  if so, the details thereof and whether any scheme has been formulated for protection, conservation and research of the above-mentioned items; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  Three archaeological sites located in Baghpat District, namely Mound known as Lakhamandap at Barnawa; Ancient mound at Kasuri, Bamnauli; and excavated site and remains at Sadikpur Sinauli, have been declared as of national importance.
- (b) and (c)  Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has conducted archaeological excavation at Sinauli during 2005-07 and 2017-18.
- (d) to (f)   During the excavation conducted at Sinauli in 2017-18, burials containing important archaeological objects along with evidence of chariots have been found. For the protection of the site, it has been declared of national importance under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958, and the excavated remains are preserved by the ASI.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1017 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-02
Subject: Unique Cultural and Religious Practices of Tribal Population
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABНА

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1017

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02ND DECEMBER, 2024

## UNIQUE CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS PRACTICES OF TRIBAL POPULATION

## 1017.   SHRI JASWANTSINH SUMANBHAI BHABHOR:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether any study has been conducted to understand the unique cultural and religious practices followed by various tribal populations across the country, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the details of the geographical areas where such study was conducted;
- (c) the present status of the study along with the details of the time limit stipulated for completion of the study; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF CULTURE AND TOURISM

## (GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a) & (b) : Yes, Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI), a Subordinate Office under the Ministry of  Culture,  has  conducted  several  studies  to  understand  the  unique  cultural  and  religious practices  followed  by  various  tribal  populations  across  the  country,  under  the  following national projects :
- (i)  People  of  India  Project  AnSI  conducted  extensive  fieldwork  among  4,635  communities including all the tribal communities of India. The findings of this comprehensive study were compiled  into  43  state-wise  volumes,  documenting  the  cultural,  social,  and  religious practices of these communities.
- (ii) Anthropological Study of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) AnSI undertook detailed  studies  of  75  Particularly  Vulnerable  Tribal  Groups,  focusing  on  their  socioeconomic  conditions,  development  status  and  other  ethnographic  aspects.  A  concise ethnographic profile for each PVTG was prepared and findings were published in the book "The Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups in India : Privileges and Predicaments" in 2016.
- (iii)  Ethnographic  Study  of  De-Notified,  Nomadic,  and  Semi-Nomadic  Communities  -  AnSI conducted  an  ethnographic  study  of  280  De-Notified,  Nomadic,  and  Semi-Nomadic communities.  A  detailed  report  was  submitted  to  the  Ministry  of  Social  Justice  and Empowerment  and  NITI  Aayog.  Ethnographic  notes  on  many  tribal  groups  were  also prepared as part of this project.

These studies have been conducted across the country.

- (c) & (d) : The aforementioned studies have been completed.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1016 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-02
Subject: Time-bound Delivery of Services by ESIC
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri Dileshwar Kamait

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1016

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.12.2024

## TIME-BOUND DELIVERY OF SERVICES BY ESIC

1016. SHRI DILESHWAR KAMAIT:

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

- (a)whether  the Employees'  State  Insurance  Corporation  (ESIC) proposes  to  set  up  societies  across  the  country  for  time-bound delivery of services to its beneficiaries;
- (b)if so, the details thereof along with financial cost involved; and
- (c)the  steps  taken  by  Government  to  transfer  the  reimbursement amount  to  beneficiaries  with  due  diligence  in  a  time-bound manner?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) encourages the States to set up the State ESI Societies for timebound delivery of services to its beneficiaries. The Government has accorded approval for formation of Societies in 8 States viz. Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Tripura, Punjab, Nagaland,

Arunachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir.

Formation  of  Society  gives  the  advantage  of  availing incentive of 100% expenditure to the States up to the ceiling, as fixed from time to time, which is at present Rs. 3,000 per Insured Person

(IP) per year, without their having to share the 1/8th cost.

ESIC has been regularly monitoring timely settlement of medical reimbursement claim bills of Insured Persons. Field offices have  been  instructed  to  settle  the  medical  re-imbursement  claim within 30 days from the receipt of the bill.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1012 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-02
Subject: Revenue from GST
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri K Sudhakaran

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1012

## TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 02, 2024 /AGRAHAYANA 11, 1946 (SAKA)

## REVENUE FROM GST

## 1012. SHRI K SUDHAKARAN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of annual Goods and Services Tax (GST) collected in each slab rate (5%, 12%, 18%, and 28%) from the year 2017 onwards, year-wise;
- (b) the details of the top 10 product categories based on  GST collection for each year from 2017 onwards along with the revenue collected from each category; and
- (c) the revenue collected from services taxed at the standard rate of 18% GST from the year 2017 onwards, year-wise?

## ANSWER

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

- (a):  From  the  data  collected  from  the  tax  payers  through  the  returns,  the  amount  of  GST collected  at  different  tax  rate  cannot  be  calculated.  However,  it  is  estimated  that  the proportion  of  GST  collected  (excluding  Compensation  Cess  and  other  payments)  under various tax slabs in the financial year 2023-24 is as follows:

| Rate Slab   | Percentage (2023-24)   |
|-------------|------------------------|
| 5%          | 6-8%                   |
| 12%         | 5-6%                   |
| 18%         | 70-75%                 |
| 28%         | 13-15%                 |
| Others      | 1-2%                   |

Moreover, as per GST Council Meeting dated 18-19th October, 2016, the amount of tax to be collected in 2017-18 was estimated as follows:

( Amount in Rs .Lakh Crores)

| Rate Slab   | Tax Collected (2017-18)   |
|-------------|---------------------------|
| 5%          | 0.22 ##                   |
| 12%         | 1.76                      |
| 18%         | 2.9                       |
| 28%         | 3.34                      |

- (b): The disaggregated product wise data is not available as HS Code beyond four digits is not mandatory.
- (c): Such data is not available.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1008 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-02
Subject: Opportunities for Retired Sportspersons
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Smt. Poonamben Hematbhai Maadam

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1008 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.12.2024

Opportunities for Retired Sportspersons

1008. SMT. POONAMBEN HEMATBHAI MAADAM:

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

- (a) whether the Government is taking steps to provide opportunities for retired sportspersons to actively participate in the growth of sports in India;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  is  implementing  specific  initiatives  to engage retired sportspersons in community outreach programs aimed at promoting sports and fitness among youth; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

(a) to (d) The Ministry has launched the Retired Sportsperson Empowerment Training (RESET) Programme on 29.08.2024, which aims at facilitating retired athletes' career development by providing them tailor-made education for their academic enhancement supplemented with internship and empowering them with the necessary knowledge and skills for their transition into a suitable career option.  The RESET Programme also aims at addressing the existing human resource gap in

The athletes, who have retired from an active sports career and are aged  between  20-50  years  and  who  have  been  winners  of an International Medal/participants in  international events or have been National medallists/State medallists/participants in competitions recognized by National Sports Federations/Indian Olympic Association/Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports are eligible to undergo

In the initial phase, sixteen courses/programmes, namely, Strength & Conditioning  Trainer,  Sports  Nutritionist,  Sports  Event  Management, Corporate Wellness Trainer, Sports Masseur, Sports Entrepreneurship, Store  Manager,  Fitness  Centre  Manager,  Physical  Education  Trainer, Fitness Trainer, Yoga Trainer, Venue Supervisor, Self-Defence Trainer, Community  Sports  Trainer,  Camping  &  Trekking  Guide  and  Facility the sports sector. courses being offered under RESET Programme. Caretaker have been included in RESET Programme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1004 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-02
Subject: Draft Notification on ESA
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Shri V K Sreekandan

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION N0. 1004

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.12.2024

## Draft Notification on ESA

## 1004.     SHRI V K SREEKANDAN:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  many  Gram  Panchayat  Authorities  have expressed  dissent  over  the  exclusion  of  field  level  data  submitted  to  the  State Government for preparation of the final draft notification on Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESA);
- (b) whether  as  per  Gram  Panchayat  Authorities,  the  State  Government  is  trying  to challenge  farmers  and  landholders  in  upland  areas  by  issuing  the  latest  draft notification carrying only outdated details from the Oommen V. Oommen Report;
- (c) whether the Gram Panchayat Authorities have claimed that no data were taken from the comprehensive report that they had filed four months ago after painstaking field level study done with the support of Revenue and Forest Department officials;
- (d) whether  as  per  the  Authorities  the  two  maps  recently  published  by  the  State Government  were  full  of  confusing  facts  and  it  would  mislead  people  without answering their concerns; and
- (e) if  so,  whether  the  Government  have  sought  any  clarifications  from  the  State Government on this issue?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a) to (e) In order to protect the rich biodiversity of Western Ghats region, this Ministry has re-published the draft notification on Ecologically Sensitive Area of Western Ghats, vide S.O. 3060(E) dated 31.07.2024 with an area of 56,825 square kilometer spread across six States, namely, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, based on the report submitted by the High Level Working Group (HLWG).

The Government of Kerala has submitted revised proposal on 02.11.2024, requesting for declaring 8590.69 sq. km. area in 98 villages spread across 29 talukas in 12 districts as Ecologically  Sensitive  Area  based  on  the  verification  of  the  suggestions  received  from  the Local Self Government Department. The Ministry has received comments/objections/suggestions on the draft notification from stakeholders on the aforesaid draft  notification  dated  31.07.2024.  Further,  in  order  to  address  the  issues  raised  by  the stakeholders including the respective State Governments, while finalizing the draft notification, the  Ministry  has  constituted  a  Committee  to  examine  the  suggestions  of  the  six  State Governments in a holistic manner including issues related to the inclusion/exclusion of villages and keeping in mind the conservation aspects of the disaster prone pristine ecosystem, and the rights,  privileges,  needs  and  developmental  aspirations  of  the  region  and  to  give  its recommendations.

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