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Lok Sabha Question No. 171 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-03
Subject: Establishment of IIT in Nashik
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Rajabhau Parag Prakash Waje

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 171 ANSWERED ON-03/02/2025

## Establishment of IIT in Nashik

## 171. Shri Rajabhau Parag Prakash Waje:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government will consider establishing an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Nashik, given its location, cultural heritage and growing industrial base;
- (b) the manner in which the Government views the potential impact of an IIT in Nashik on local job creation, entrepreneurship and the economy enhancing Nashik's status as an educational and innovation hub in Maharashtra;
- (c) whether the Government has conducted/proposed to conduct any study to assess the benefits  of  sitting  up  an  IIT  in  Nashik,  aligning  with  the  Government's  focus  on education and innovation growth;
- (d) whether there is any criteria in terms of numbers of IITs and IIMs set up in a State, if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether the size of the State in terms of area and population is considered in deciding this number?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (e):  16  IITs  were  functioning  in  the  country  till  2014.  In  pursuance  to  Budget Announcement 2014-15 and 2015-16, six new IITs have been established in the States/UT of Andhra Pradesh (IIT Tirupati), Kerala (IIT Palakkad), Chhattisgarh (IIT Bhilai), Jammu & Kashmir (IIT Jammu), Goa (IIT Goa) and Karnataka (IIT Dharwad). Further, in pursuance to the  Budget  announcement  2015-16,  the  Indian  School  of  Mines,  Dhanbad  (ISM  Dhanbad) was accorded the status of IIT in the year of 2016. At present there are 23 IITs and 21 IIMs functioning in the Country including IIT Bombay, IIM Mumbai and IIM Nagpur in State of Maharashtra.

IIT  Bombay  (Indian  Institute  of  Technology  Bombay)  is  one  of  India's  most prestigious engineering and research institutions, established in 1958. Institute has consistently  been  a  leader  in  academics,  research,  and  innovation  with  more  than  14200 student  strength.  In  the  QS  World  University  Rankings  2025,  IIT  Bombay  has  achieved notable position and placed at 118 th Rank.

With an aim to ensure high quality education in  Maharashtra , Government  of India has established several premier Institutes like Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur  (VNIT  Nagpur);  Indian  Institute  of  Management,  Nagpur  (IIM  Nagpur);  Indian Institute  of  Information  Technology,  Nagpur  (IIIT  Nagpur);  Indian  Institute  of  Information Technology,  Pune  (IIIT  Pune);  Mahatma  Gandhi  Antarrashtriya  Hindi  Viswavidyalaya, Wardha and Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune (IISER Pune). Further, National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE) in Mumbai has been converted into the Indian Institute of Management Mumbai (IIM Mumbai), in 2023.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 165 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-03
Subject: Arogya Plus Health Insurance Policy
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri N K Premachandran

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 165

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

## Arogya Plus Health Insurance Policy

165. Shri N K Premachandran:

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the SBI General Insurance Company approached the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) for permitting them to stop Arogya Plus Health Insurance Policy and top-up;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  of  application  submitted  by  SBI  General  Insurance  company,  the process made by the IRDA and the decision taken thereon;
- (c) whether the Government has given permission to SBI General Insurance Company to withdraw the policy and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether it comes to the notice of Government that the SBI General Insurance Company promised  to  the  policy  holders  that  they  will  cover  the  insured  amount  without increasing the premium and if so, the action taken by the Government to comply with the promise given by SBI General Insurance; and
- (e) whether the Company is denying renewal of the Arogya Plus Health Insurance Policy and if so, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): As per regulations issued by Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) the Product Management Committee (PMC), a board constituted committee of the insurance company is authorized to take the decision to withdraw the product, based on the review and recommendations of the Appointed Actuary. The PMC then takes decision of  withdrawal  of  a  product  after  duly  recording  the  reason.  Wherever  insurers  wish  to withdraw any product, the same is to be informed to IRDAI within 30 (thirty) days from the date  of  withdrawal.  The  PMC  of  insurer  need  not  obtain  permission  from  IRDAI  for  this purpose.

In line with the above procedure, the SBI General Insurance Company Ltd informed IRDAI about the withdrawal of Arogya plus health Insurance policy on 14 th  October, 2024.

The premium and benefits available under the policies cannot be altered during the term of the  policy.  Therefore,  the  terms  and  conditions,  scope  of  coverage  and  the  premiums payable under policies issued before withdrawal of a product remain unchanged till the end of the term.

Further,  in  case  of  withdrawal  of  a  product,  with  a  view  to  protect  the  interest  of  the policyholders, IRDAI has directed the insurers to provide the following options to the existing customers of the withdrawn product:

- a. A one-time option to renew the existing product, if renewal falls within the 90 days from the date of withdrawal of the product; or
- b. Migrate to any other suitable product as per the choice of the policyholder.
Lok Sabha Question No. 161 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-03
Subject: Education Loan to Needy Students
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Rajeev Rai

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 161

ANSWERED ON- 03/02/2025

## EDUCATION LOAN TO NEEDY STUDENTS

## 161 SHRI RAJEEV RAI:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- a) the details of the steps taken by the Government to facilitate education loan to the needy students;
- b) the total number of Students who applied for education loan and the total amount sanctioned during the financial year 2023-24;
- c) the average time taken in the sanction of these education loans; and
- d) the details of reason for rejecting the remaining loan request?

## ANSWER

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

(a) : Loan is a subject matter of the Department of Financial Services (DFS). As per information provided by the DFS, all Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) have been advised by Reserve Bank of India 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 key features of the scheme are as under:

- i. The scheme provides need-based education loan.
- ii. No collateral security/third-party guarantee is required for loans amount up to Rs. 7.50 lakhs.  The  credit  guarantee  coverage  is  extended  under  the  `Credit  Guarantee  Fund Scheme for Education Loan' (CGFSEL).
- iii. No Margin for loans up to Rs. 4 lakhs.
- iv. Moratorium period is allowed up to study period plus one year in all cases.
- v. Repayment period (after moratorium) is available up to 15 years for all loans.

Public sector banks also provide collateral-free education loans beyond ₹ 7.5 lakhs, on case to case basis.

In  addition,  the  PM  Vidyalaxmi,  a  new  central  sector  scheme  has  been  launched  on  6th November  2024.  Under  the  scheme,  collateral-free  and  guarantor-free  education  loan  is provided  to students getting  merit-based  admission  in  top  Quality  Higher  Education Institutions (QHEIs). The NIRF 2024 ranking has been considered to prepare the list QHEIs for academic year 2024-25 and 860 QHEIs have been selected for this. All the students who get merit-based admission in the QHEIs and who desire to avail the education loan are eligible to get it.

(b) to (d): As per information provided by the Public Sector Banks, in the year 2023-24, there were about 4.66 lakh applicants  of  education  loans  and  amount  sanctioned  was  more  than ₹41,600  crore.  As  informed  by  the  IBA,  in  normal  course,  sanction/  rejection  is  to  be communicated  within  15  days  of  receipt  of  duly  completed  application  with  supporting documents  in  the  Bank.  Further,  as  per  Model  Education  Loan  Scheme,  rejection  of  loan application,  if  any,  shall  be  done  with  the  concurrence  of  the  next  higher  authority  and conveyed to the student stating reason for rejection.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 160 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-03
Subject: Benefits accorded to Classical Language
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Ms. Mahua Moitra

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NUMBER 160

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.02.2025

## BENEFITS ACCORDED TO CLASSICAL LANGUAGE

## 160. MS MAHUA MOITRA:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of benefits accorded to "classical languages";
- (b)  the  details  of  list  of  said  benefit  that  has  been  already  implemented  and  under implementation  for  Bengali  language  which  has  been  recently  declared  as  "classical language"; and
- (c) the details of the list of benefits accorded to other "classical languages" as well, languagewise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF CULTURE AND TOURISM

## (GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a) to (c) The support available to the languages notified as classical languages includeawards in Classical Languages, centres of excellence for studies in classical languages, and creation of professional chairs in central universities.

The  Government  of India had earlier notified the following languages as Classical Languages:

- Tamil, 2004
- Sanskrit, 2005
- Telugu, 2008
- Kannada, 2008
- Malayalam, 2013
- Odia, 2014

The  Ministry  of  Education,  through  the  Central  Institute  of  Indian  Languages  (CIIL), Mysuru, works towards the promotion and development of all Indian languages, including Classical Languages. Various institutions and Centres of Excellence have been established to support research, documentation, and scholarly activities related to these languages:

- Tamil: The Central Institute of Classical Tamil (CICT), Chennai, established in 2008, is dedicated to the promotion and development of Classical Tamil.
- Sanskrit: The Government of India promotes Sanskrit through three Central Universities-Central  Sanskrit  University  (New  Delhi),  Shri  Lal  Bahadur  Shastri National Sanskrit University (New Delhi), and National Sanskrit University (Tirupati). These universities were granted Central University status in 2020 to strengthen Sanskrit education and research.
- Telugu: The Centre of Excellence for Studies under the in Classical Telugu functions at Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.
- Kannada: The  Centre  of  Excellence  for  Studies  in  Classical  Kannada  is  located  in Mysuru, Karnataka.
- Malayalam: The Centre of Excellence for Studies in Classical Malayalam operates from Tirur, Malappuram, Kerala.
- Odia: The Centre of Excellence for Studies in Classical Odia is based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

Furthermore, very recently, The Government notified 5 more languages such as Marathi, Pali, Prakrit,  Assamese,  and  Bengali  as  Classical  Languages  vide  Gazette  Notification  dated 04.10.2024.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 159 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-03
Subject: ESI Hospital in Murshidabad Parliamentary Constituency
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Md Abu Taher Khan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 159

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.02.2025

ESI HOSPITAL IN MURSHIDABAD PARLIAMENTARY CONSTITUENCY

159. MD ABU TAHER KHAN:

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

(a)whether the Government has any plan to set up a fully equipped ESI Hospital in Murshidabad Lok Sabha constituency as there are many workers working in various industries; and (b)if so, the details thereof, if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): At present, there is no such proposal under consideration of  Employees  State  Insurance  Corporation  (ESIC)  as  ESIC  has  not received proposal from State Government of West Bengal for setting up of ESI hospital at Murshidabad in prescribed proforma.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 158 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-03
Subject: Financial Support under PM Vidya-lakshmi Scheme
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 158

ANSWERED ON- 03/02/2025

## FINANCIAL SUPPORT UNDER PM VIDYA-LAKSHMI SCHEME

## 158 SHRI RAJIV PRATAP RUDY:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

a)  the  details  of  numbers  of  meritorious  students  provided  financial  support  under  the  PM Vidya-lakshmi Scheme in the State of Bihar, particularly in the Saran Commissionerate and the State-wise details thereof;

b) whether it is a fact that very few students have been provided financial assistance under the scheme, if so, the reasons for the low outreach;

c) whether the lack of awareness about the scheme among students and educational institutions is one of the primary reasons for low participation, if so, the steps being taken to address the issue; and d) the measures undertaken by the Government to improve awareness, simplify the application process and ensure better access to the scheme for students in rural and underprivileged areas?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (d):  The  PM  Vidyalaxmi,  a  new  central  sector  scheme  has  been  launched  on  6th November  2024.  Under  the  scheme,  collateral-free  and  guarantor-free  education  loan  is provided  to  all  the  students,  including  students  in  the  state  of  Bihar  who  get  merit-based admission in top Quality Higher Education Institutions (QHEIs) and who desire to avail the education loan. Further, for students with annual family income up to ₹ 8 lakh, the scheme provides 3% interest subvention on loans up to ₹ 10 lakhs. Up to one lakh fresh students not getting any other scholarship or interest subvention on education loan will get this interest subvention. In case number of fresh applicants for availing the benefit of interest subvention exceeds one lakh, all-India slots will be distributed across States based on population to ensure equitable inter-state representation, which translates to 10,302 slots for Bihar.

To improve awareness, the scheme guidelines have already been provided in the website of Ministry of Education at https://www.education.gov.in/sites/upload\_files/mhrd/files/documentreports/PM\_Vidyalaxmi\_Scheme\_Guidelines.pdf.

The Indian Banks Association has been requested to circulate the guidelines to all the member banks.  A  dedicated  online  platform,  PM  Vidyalaxmi  portal  is  being  developed  on  which students will be able to apply for the education loan as well as interest subvention, through a simplified application process to be used by all banks. The Portal is for all Public Sector Banks, Private Banks, Regional Rural Banks and Cooperative banks. All these measures aim to create widespread awareness about the scheme and help eligible students, including those from rural and underprivileged areas to avail the benefits of PM-Vidyalaxmi.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 153 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-03
Subject: Sahitya Akademi Seminar
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Jagdambika Pal, Shri Devusinh Chauhan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 153 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.02.2025

## SAHITYA AKADEMI SEMINAR

## 153.SHRI DEVUSINH CHAUHAN: SHRI JAGDAMBIKA PAL:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

(a)  the  main  objective  of  the  Sahitya  Akademi  Seminar  on  "Literary  and  Ideological Periodicals" held in December 2024;

(b) the manner in which the Government proposes to support future initiatives for the growth of regional literature in the country especially through platforms like Sahitya Akademi; and

(c) whether there would be any follow-up events or publications resulting from the seminar to further explore the themes discussed and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF CULTURE AND TOURISM

## (GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a)  Sahitya  Akademi's  Symposium  titled  'Literary  and  Ideological  Journals  in  Marathi' MarathitilVangmayin  Aani  VaicharikNiyatkalike was  held  on  28th  December  2024  in Nagpur, Maharashtra in collaboration with Vidharbh Sahitya Sangh.  The main objectives of the  Symposium  was  to  discuss  history  and  tradition,  present  situation  and  challenges,  and new avenues and future of literary journals in Marathi.
- (b)  The  Government  of  India  is  engaged  in  preserving,  promoting  and  enriching  the literatures  of  India.   The  Sahitya  Akademi  publishes  large  volumes  of  material,  confers  a number  of  awards  and  grants,  conducts  numerous  programmes,  seminars,  workshops, lectures, symposia, readings, discussions and performances in all the 24 languages recognized by it.
- (c) The decision on events/ publications in connection with the Symposium on Literary and Ideological Journals in Marathi , is taken by the Marathi Advisory Board of Sahitya Akademi which is a continuous activity of the Sahitya Akademi

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Lok Sabha Question No. 151 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-03
Subject: Objective of Entrepreneurship Development Conclave
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Smt. Kamlesh Jangde

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 151

ANSWERED ON 03/02/2025

## OBJECTIVE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT CONCLAVE

- † 151.   SMT. KAMLESH JANGDE:

Will the Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state

- (a)        the objective of 'Entrepreneurship Development Conclave' and the manner in which the said conclave aligns with the broader vision of the Government regarding entrepreneurship development at the rural and grassroot level;
- (b)        whether the Government is formulating any scheme to leverage the Panchayati Raj system to facilitate skill development and capacity building programmes for rural entrepreneurs particularly  in  light  of  the  discussions  in  the  conclave  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (c)    whether any specific measures are being taken to empower the rural entrepreneurs in Chhattisgarh through the Panchayati Raj system; and
- (d)        if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

(SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)

- (a) The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, organized the Entrepreneurship Development Conclave, on 13th January 2025 with the objective to promote two schemes, namely, National Livestock Mission (NLM) and Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Scheme (AHIDF).

The said conclave had participation from the State Governments and Entrepreneurs who have established their facilities through investment after taking benefit under NLM and AHIDF.

In the conclave, the best performing States were given encouragement by providing felicitation.  Similarly,  projects  of  entrepreneurs  who  have  taken  benefit  under  the  NLM scheme,  were  launched  in  the  said  conclave.  Further,  the  Banks  were  also  felicitated  for their participation in the schemes and for extending credit.

- (b), (c) & (d) There is no such scheme under formulation at present.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 149 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-03
Subject: Impact of IBC Framework on Loss of Tax Revenue
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: Ms Iqra Choudhary, Shri Shyamkumar Daulat Barve

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 149 ANSWERED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY  03, 2025/ MAGHA 15, 1946 (SAKA)

## IMPACT OF IBC FRAMEWORK ON LOSS OF TAX REVENUE

## QUESTION

149. MS IQRA CHOUDHARY: SHRI SHYAMKUMAR DAULAT BARVE:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has undertaken any assessment to evaluate the impact of the current Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) framework on the loss of tax revenue;

(b) whether the Government is aware that under section 53 of the IBC, Government dues including indirect taxes collected from consumers have very low priority during insolvency processes;

(c) whether the Government is aware that such indirect taxes paid by consumers to businesses must become a part of the Consolidated Fund of India;

(d) whether the Government is considering any amendments to the IBC to ensure that taxes passed on to the consumers are given higher priority; and

(e) whether the Government collects data on the amount of total tax revenue forgone and the proportion of indirect tax therein on account of tax waivers given under IBC law?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

[HARSH MALHOTRA]

(a):  No such assessment has been undertaken by the Government.

(b) & (c): As per Section 53 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, Government dues  are  positioned  below  the  dues  pertaining  to  secured  creditors,  workmen, employees, and unsecured financial creditors.

(d): No such proposal, as of now, is under consideration of the Government.

(e): No such data is collected/maintained by the Government as there is no provision of tax waivers under IBC law.

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