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Lok Sabha Question No. 2102 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-05
Subject: ESI Benefits to Cashew Workers
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri Kodikunnil Suresh

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

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2102 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.08.2024

## ESI BENEFITS TO CASHEW WORKERS

## 2102. SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH:

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

- (a)whether  the  Government  is  intending  to  provide  ESI  treatment benefits to cashew workers irrespective of their present employment status of minimum attendance requirement as they are impacted by closure of cashew processing factories in Kerala State;
- (b)if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## (SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)

(a) to (c): All the cashew workers along with their family members, covered  under  the  Employees'  State  Insurance  (ESI)  scheme,  are eligible  to  receive  the  benefits  available  under  the  ESI  Act,  1948 including medical benefits as per their eligibility conditions.    The Act  is  applicable  to  all  factories  and  establishments,  other  than seasonal factories, having ten or more employees, drawing wages up to Rs 21,000/- (Rs. 25,000/- for persons with disability).

The ESI scheme provides medical care and other benefits, termed as cash benefits, to insured workers.  The cash benefits are linked with the certain contributory and other eligibility conditions such as minimum period of employment, minimum contribution  payable  or  active  employment  status  etc.,  as  per provisions under the ESI (General) Regulations, 1950.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2099 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-05
Subject: Funds for Development of Sports in Rajasthan
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Ummeda Ram Beniwal

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2099 ANSWERED ON 05.08.2024

Funds for Development of Sports in Rajasthan

†2099.     SHRI UMMEDA RAM BENIWAL:

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

the details of funds released by the Government for sports development works in Rajasthan during the last five years, work-wise?

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

Funds  are  released  by  this  Ministry  Scheme-wise,  not  State-wise. However, under the component 'Creation and Up-gradation of Sports Infrastructure' of  the Khelo India Scheme,  12 infrastructure projects were  sanctioned  in  Rajasthan  in  the  last  5  years.  Details  of  the projects are available at https://mdsd.kheloindia.gov.in/ .

Further, Rs. 8.60 Crore and Rs. 11.72 Crore were released under National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) and by Sports Authority of India (SAI) respectively during the last 5 years for creation of sports infrastructure,  procurement  of  sports  equipment,  development  of playfields etc. in Rajasthan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2098 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-05
Subject: Centrally Protected Monuments
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Pradyut Bordoloi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2098

ANSWERED ON 05.08.2024

## CENTRALLY PROTECTED MONUMENTS

## 2098. SHRI PRADYUT BORDOLOI:

Will the Minister of CULTURE  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has created a centralised database of the notifications of Centrally Protected Monuments and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether the Government has prepared the criteria for classification of monuments as those of national importance and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor and whether the Government has set a deadline for the preparation of the criteria; and
- (d) whether the Government has conducted a comprehensive survey of monuments to identify  those  which  are  of  national  importance  and  those  which  have  lost  their stature of national importance?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) The  Archaeological  Survey  of  India  (ASI)  maintains  database  with  respect  to notifications of the protected monuments.
- (b) Action for declaring any ancient monument or archaeological sites and remains as
- & of  national  importance  is  done  as  per  provision  in  the  Ancient  Monuments  and
- (c) Archaeological  Sites  and  Remains  Act,  1958  (AMASR  Act,  1958)  considering  its historical, archaeological or artistic interest and which has been in existence for not less than 100 years.
- (d) Conducting survey and exploration to identify/locate ancient sites and monuments by the ASI for protection is a regular activity. Exercising powers conferred under section 35 of  the  AMASR  Act,  1958  the  Central  Government  has  issued notifications giving notice of its intention that 19 monuments have ceased to be of national importance.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2097 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-05
Subject: Data of Loan Pledged against Gold
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Khalilur Rahaman

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2097

Answered on the August 5, 2024/ 14 Shravana, 1946 Saka

## Data of Loan Pledged against Gold

## 2097.   SHRI KHALILUR RAHAMAN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any data of loan pledged against gold in the country;
- (b) the details of the amount of loan taken by individuals by pledging gold across the country during the last five financial years, year-wise;
- (c) whether the number of individuals who took loan against gold has been increased and if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the quantum of profit made by banking and nonbanking financial institutions during the last five years, year-wise?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

- (a)  to  (c):  The  Reserve  Bank  of  India  has  informed  that  data  on  'Gold  Loans -  Advances Outstanding' for banks is collected from FY2022 -23 onwards only, and information on 'Number of Accounts- Gold Loans' of the banks is not maintained by it. However, the Gold loans outstanding of Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs), as on 31.3.2023 and 31.3.2024, are ₹ 6,15,341 crore and ₹ 7,73,248 crore, respectively. Further, advances to individuals against gold by Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) as on 31.3.2020 to 31.3.2024 are provided at Annex.

(d): The amount of aggregate net profit of the SCBs and NBFCs * during last five years is as below:

(Amount in ₹ crore)

| Financial Year   | SCBs     | NBFCs *   |
|------------------|----------|-----------|
| 2019-20          | 11,322   | 43,700    |
| 2020-21          | 1,22,339 | 50,991    |
| 2021-22          | 1,82,140 | 87,980    |
| 2022-23          | 2,63,286 | 1,38,023  |
| 2023-24          | 3,53,369 | 1,84,511  |

(Source: RBI)

* Data is for NBFCs in the Upper Layer and Middle Layer as per new classification

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## Outstanding Advances to individuals against gold by Non-Banking Financial Companies

(amount in ₹ crore)

|                                   | As on   | As on    | As on    | As on    | As on    |
|-----------------------------------|---------|----------|----------|----------|----------|
|                                   | Mar-20  | Mar-21   | Mar-22   | Mar-23   | Mar-24   |
| Non-Banking Financial Companies * | 75,451  | 1,12,898 | 1,19,311 | 1,31,173 | 1,53,803 |

Source: RBI
Lok Sabha Question No. 2095 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-05
Subject: Tourism Statistics
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri K E Prakash

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2095

## ANSWERED ON 05.08.2024

## TOURISM STATISTICS

## 2095 SHRI K E PRAKASH:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has released the tourism statistics for May 2024,  highlighting  foreign  tourist  arrivals  and  foreign  exchange earnings;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  of  the  key  figures  and  trends  observed  in  these statistics compared to the previous year; and
- (c) the  manner  in  which  these  trends  impact  the  overall  economic growth and development of the tourism sector in the country?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c):  Yes. The Ministry of Tourism has released the tourism statistics for May. The highlights of which is given below:
- (i) Foreign  Tourist  Arrivals  (FTAs)  in  May, 2024  were  6.00  lakh  as compared to 5.98 lakh in May, 2023 registering a growth of 0.3% with respect to 2023.
- (ii) FTAs  during  the  period  January-  May, 2024  were  40.72  lakh  as compared to 37.32 lakh in January-May 2023 registering a growth of 9.1% with respect to 2023.
- (iii) Foreign  Exchange  Earnings  (FEEs)  during  the  month  of  May  2024 were Rs.17,762 crores as compared to Rs.17,206 crores in May 2023 registering a growth of 3.23% with respect to 2023.
- (iv) FEEs during the period January- May 2024 were Rs.1,08,362 crores as compared  to  Rs.88,441  crores  in  January-May  2023  registering  a growth of 22.52% with respect to 2023.

The trends highlighted indicate a positive impact on the overall economic growth  and  development  of  the  tourism  sector  in  the  country.  The  data shows a consistent increase in Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) and Foreign Exchange  Earnings  (FEEs)  suggesting  a  robust  and  expanding  tourism industry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2094 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-05
Subject: GST on Fertilizer Raw Material
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Balashowry Vallabhaneni

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2094

## TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2024

## GST ON FERTILIZER RAW MATERIAL

## 2094. SHRI BALASHOWRY VALLABHANENI:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the constraints that the Government has to bring down GST on fertilizers raw material;
- (b) whether it is not true that GST Council has many times discussed this issue but no decision has been taken;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether it is also true that the Standing Committee on Chemicals & Fertilizers of Parliament also  recommended  reduction  of  GST  from  18%  to  5%  on  fertilizers  raw  material,  if  so,  the details thereof; and
- (e) whether it is true that GST Council has forwarded this issue to the Group of Ministers and, if so, the details thereof along with the findings and outcome of the Group of Ministers?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (c):  GST  rates  are  prescribed  on  the  recommendation  of  GST  Council,  which  is  a constitutional body comprising of representatives from States/UTs and Centre.

The issue of reduction of GST on fertilizer raw materials has been discussed by the GST Council in its 25 th , 28 th , 31 st , 45 th 47 th and 53 rd .

In  its  25 th meeting,  the  GST  Council  recommended to reduce GST on 12 Bio-pesticides from 18% to 12%. In its 28 th meeting,  the  GST  Council  recommended  to  reduce  GST  on  fertilizer grade  Phosphoric  Acid  from  12%  to  5%.  These  recommendations  were  implemented  by  the Government.

- (d): Yes, the Standing Council on Chemicals & Fertilizers of Parliament in its 43 rd Report had interalia recommended  reduction  of  GST  on  fertilizer  raw  materials  like  Sulphuric  Acid  and Ammonia.
- (e): The GST Council in its recent 53 rd meeting held on 22 nd June, 2024 has referred the matter to Group of Ministers on Rate Rationalisation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2093 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-05
Subject: Proposal for World Heritage Sites
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Lumbaram Choudhary

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2093 ANSWERED ON 05.08.2024

## PROPOSAL FOR WORLD HERITAGE SITES

†2093.      SHRI LUMBA RAM:

## Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to declare the historical Citadels forts like Swarn Giri Fort of Lohiya  Nagar,  Kotkasta  Fort, Topkhana  (Sanskrit  Pathshala)  of Anchalgarh Fort, Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple of Mount Abu, Varaha Temple of Bhinmal  and  Narmadeshwar  Ghat  Temple  of  Silu  Sanchore  located  in  Jalore  and Sirohi district as world heritage sites;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has formulated any scheme for the renovation of such old temples and forts; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) No Sir, none of these properties have been proposed for inclusion in the World Heritage
- & List.  Inclusion  of  any  site  in  the  World  Heritage  List  depends  upon  its  Outstanding
- (b) Universal Value, Authenticity and Integrity, and fulfillment of the criteria as defined in the UNESCO's Operational Guidelines 2023. Moreover, the proposed property must remain in the UNESCO's Tentative List for at least one year prior to submitting its nomination dossier. None of the properties have been included in the Tentative List.
- (c) Swarnagiri fort, Lohiyanagarh, Kot Kasta Fort, Topkhana (Sanskrit Pathshala), Achalgarh
- & Fort, Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple-Mount Abu, Varaha Temple of Bhinmal,
- (d) Narmadeshwar  Ghat  Temple,  Silu-Sanchore  are  not  under the jurisdiction of the Archaeological  Survey  of  India.  However,  the  monuments  including  temples  and  forts which are under the protection of the Archaeological Survey of India are in good state of conservation and preservation. Regular works are carried out based on requirements and Annual Conservation Plan of the monument.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2091 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-05
Subject: Awareness/Promotion of Fitness among Citizens
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Suresh Kumar Kashyap

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2091 ANSWERED ON 05.08.2024

Awareness/Promotion of Fitness among Citizens

2091. SHRI SURESH KUMAR KASHYAP:

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

(a) whether the Government has taken any initiative for creating awareness and promotion of fitness among the citizens;

- (b) if so, the details thereof along with initiatives taken by the Government; and
- (c)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  motivate  the  sports  at  village level?

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

(a) and (b) Yes, Sir. The Fit India Movement, a component of the Khelo India Scheme,  aims  to  encourage  citizens  to  adopt  an  active  lifestyle  and integrate physical activities into their daily routine. This initiative includes various  programs,  events,  and  awareness  campaigns  focused  on  fitness, sports,  and  overall  well-being  for  people  of  all  age  groups.  The  Fit  India Movement promotes physical activities through initiatives like the Fit India Quiz,  Fit  India  Week,  Cyclothon,  and  Freedom  Run.  These  events  engage citizens in exercise and raise awareness about fitness, fostering a national culture of well-being. The Ministry is committed to promoting a culture of fitness and  well-being that is inclusive and  accessible to everyone, regardless of age, gender, or socio-economic status.

- (c)  Ministry  of  Youth  Affairs  &  Sports  (MYAS)  implements  the  following schemes for the development of sports, to promote sports in the country, including at village level:

(i) Khelo IndiaNational 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 Welfare Program for Sportspersons; (vii) National Sports Development  Fund;  and  (viii)  Running  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. 2090 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-05
Subject: National Monetisation Pipeline
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Subbarayan K, Com. Selvaraj V

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2090 TO BE ANSWERED ON 5 th  August, 2024

## NATIONAL MONETISATION PIPELINE

2090 .  Com. Selvaraj V  : Shri Subbarayan K:

## Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

that  the  details  of  the  funds  that  has  been  mobilized  through  National  Monetisation Pipeline since its inception along with the sector -wise break-up of the funds mobilized?

## ANSWER

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

During the period 2021-22 to 2023-24, transactions with aggregate monetisation value of Rs.3.86 lakh crore in terms of accruals or private investment were completed. The sector wise breakup is provided in Annex-I.

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## Annex-I ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2090 ON 5 TH  AUGUST, 2024 Sector wise break up of achievement under NMP:

(Rs  crore)

| SN   | Sector                    | Funds Mobilized during FY 2021-22 to 2023-24   |
|------|---------------------------|------------------------------------------------|
| 1    | Roads                     | 81,556                                         |
| 2    | Railways                  | 20,417                                         |
| 3    | Power                     | 33,512                                         |
| 4    | Petroleum and Natural Gas | 28,587                                         |
| 5    | Telecom                   | 1,452                                          |
| 6    | Warehousing               | 8,033                                          |
| 7    | Coal                      | 1,54,078                                       |
| 8    | Civil Aviation            | 2,663                                          |
| 9    | Shipping                  | 12,979                                         |
| 10   | Mines                     | 32,651                                         |
| 11   | Urban                     | 9,800                                          |
|      | Total                     | 3,85,728                                       |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2087 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-05
Subject: Data on Subsidies to Labourers
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Dr. Shrikant Eknath Shinde, Shri Naresh Ganpat Mhaske, Shri Praveen Patel

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2087 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.08.2024

## DATA ON SUBSIDIES TO LABOURERS

2087. DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE: SHRI PRAVEEN PATEL: SHRI NARESH GANPAT MHASKE:

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

(a)whether the Government provides subsidies to the labourers; as the eligibility criteria;

(b)if so, the details thereof indicating the data on labourers who have benefited from Government subsidies during the last three years; (c)the types of subsidies that are available to the labour class, as well (d)the details of the total funds for subsidies disbursed during the last year; and (e)the measures taken/being taken by the Government to ensure the efficient distribution of these subsidies?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): Ministry  of  Labour  and  Employment  grants  subsidy  to Beedi/Cine/Non-Coal Mine workers for construction of houses.

The details of data on labourers who have benefited from Government subsidies in the past three years is as under :-

|   Sl.No. | Financial Year   |   No. Of beneficiaries under Housing Scheme |
|----------|------------------|---------------------------------------------|
|        1 | 2021-22          |                                        4636 |
|        2 | 2022-23          |                                        7462 |
|        3 | 2023-24          |                                        8406 |

(c): Under  revamped  housing  scheme  known  as  Revised Integrated Housing Scheme introduced in December, 2016, a subsidy of  Rs.1,50,000  per  beneficiary  is  given  in  three  instalments  in  the ratio of 25:60:15.  Workers engaged in Beedi/Cine/Non-Coal mine i.e. Iron Ore, Manganese Ore & Chrome Ore (IOMC)/Limestone, Dolomite (LSDM)  /Mica  Mines  workers  registered  with  the  Labour  Welfare Organization  (LWO)  are  eligible  for  getting  the  subsidy.  However Revised Integrated Housing Scheme (RIHS) 2016 has been converged with Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in the year 2018.

- (d): Rs.41,27,90,200/- have been disbursed as subsidy to 8406 Beedi/Cine/Non-Coal mine workers in the financial year 2023-24.
- (e): Under  this  scheme  subsidy  is  released  through  Direct Benefit  Transfer  (DBT).  The  scheme  has  been  converged  with Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in the year 2018. After 2018 only residuary installments of the subsidies already sanctioned have been released till 31.03.2024.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2076 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-05
Subject: Foreign University Campuses in India
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Adv. Adoor Prakash

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

## LOKSABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2076

ANSWERED ON 05/08/2024

## Foreign Universities Campuses in India

2076 Adv. Adoor Prakash :

Will the Minister of Education be pleased to state:

(a) whether the guidelines have been finalised for setting up foreign university campuses in the country, if so, the details thereof; and

(b) whether any foreign university has communicated their interest to set up their campuses in the country, if so, the details thereof along with location identified and the time by which foreign university campus will be functioning?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (b): World-Class Foreign Universities and Institutions have been allowed to establish their campus in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) and offer courses in Financial Management, FinTech, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Foreign Universities and Institutions can set up their Branch Campuses in GIFT City as per the criteria and standards laid down in the International Financial Services Centers Authority (Setting up and Operation of International Branch Campuses and Offshore Education Centers) Regulations, 2022, issued in October, 2022. These regulations are available at https://ifsca.gov.in/Document/Legal/ifsca-ibc-and-oec-regulations-202213102022113639.pdf

Two universities i.e. Deakin University and University of Wollongong from Australia have established their campus in GIFT City. The first batch of Deakin University has commenced on 3 rd July, 2024 with 41 students. The admissions for University of Wollongong's first batch are still open.

Further, in line with the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued University Grants Commission (Setting up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India) Regulations, 2023 in November, 2023 to facilitate the establishment of campuses of the Foreign Higher Education Institutions (FHEIs) in India and to lay down criteria for their admission and fee structure. These regulations are available at https://fhei.ugc.ac.in/Downloads/Regulations.pdf.

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