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Lok Sabha Question No. 1308 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-28
Subject: Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan and e-Shram
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri E T Mohammed Basheer

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1308 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.07.2025

## PRADHAN MANTRI SHRAM YOGI MAANDHAN AND E-SHRAM

1308. SHRI E T MOHAMMED BASHEER:

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

- (a)the  details  of  the  number  of  agricultural  labourers  currently  enrolled under schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan and eShram;
- (b)the details of the steps taken by the Government to raise awareness and
- ease enrolment; and
- (c)whether  there  is  a  proposal  to  introduce  additional  social  security measures for farm labourers and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

The  total  number  of  agricultural  labourers  registered  under Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PMSYM) and eShram is 13,53,600 and  16,07,92,977  respectively  as  on  10.07.2025.  On  a  Self-declaration

(a) to (c): basis.

The  measures  taken  by  the  Government  to  make  PM-SYM

scheme more effective and accessible are as under:

- (i) Holding periodic review meeting with States/ UTs.
- (ii)  Common  Services  Centres  (CSCs)  are  given  an  incentive  on  every
- eligible person enrolled in PM-SYM.
- (iii) Launch of new features such as Voluntary Exit, Revival Module, Claim Status and Account Statement.
- (iv) Extension of revival of dormant accounts from 1 year to 3 years.
- (v) Two-way integration of PM-SYM and eShram.
- (vi) SMS campaign to create awareness.
- (vii) Addressing Chief Secretaries of States regarding enrolment under PMSYM scheme.

PM-SYM  scheme  is  already  integrated  with  eShram  portal. Enrolment in the Scheme is done through the Common Service Centres, with  its  network  of  about  4  lakh  Centres  across  the  country.  Eligible unorganised workers can also self-enroll through the portal www.maandhan.in.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1307 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-28
Subject: Promotion of Green and Eco-Tourism
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Rajesh Naranbhai Chudasama

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1307 ANSWERED ON 28.07.2025

## PROMOTION OF GREEN AND ECO-TOURISM

## 1307. SHRI RAJESH NARANBHAI CHUDASAMA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is  taking  any  steps  towards  promotion  of green and ecotourism, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether any assessment of tourist capacity of various tourist places is  being  done,  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  if  not,  whether  the Government plans to put such a system in place; and
- (c) whether any monitoring mechanism has been put in place to assess the inflow of tourists in real time across major tourist places to keep law and order and infrastructural requirements under control, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM             (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a)  to  (c):  The  Ministry  of  Tourism  promotes  India  in  a  holistic  manner, through  various  initiatives.  As  part  of  on-going  activities;  promotion  of Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism is also taken up. In order to provide impetus  for  development  of  Ecotourism  and  Sustainable  Tourism  in  the country, Ministry of Tourism formulated National Strategies for Ecotourism and  Sustainable  Tourism  and  initiated  Travel  for  LiFE  programme  to promote sustainable tourism in the country and to encourage the tourists and tourism businesses to adopt sustainable tourism practices.

The Ministry of Tourism provides financial assistance to State Governments/Union  Territory  Administrations/Central  Agencies  for  the development  of  tourism  related  infrastructure  in  the  country  under  its schemes. The Ministry has identified Eco Circuit as one of the thematic circuits under its Swadesh Darshan Scheme.  With the efforts of Ministry of Tourism, the State Governments/UT Administrations of Andhra Pradesh, Delhi,  Goa,  Karnataka,  Kerala,  Maharashtra,  Himachal  Pradesh,  Jammu and  Kashmir,  Madhya  Pradesh,  Odisha,  Punjab,  Rajasthan,  Sikkim  and Uttar Pradesh have deployed tourist police in one form or the other.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1303 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-28
Subject: Social Security of Gig Workers
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Smt. Mala Roy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1303

TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.07.2025

## SOCIAL SECURITY OF GIG WORKERS

1303. SMT. MALA ROY:

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

(a)whether the Government has any plan about gig workers for their social security;

(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): For  the  first  time,  the  definition  of  'gig  workers'  and 'platform  workers'  and  provisions  related  to  the  same  have  been provided  in  the  Code  on  Social  Security,  2020  which  has  been enacted by the Parliament.

The Code provides for framing of suitable social security measures for gig workers and platform workers on matters relating to life and disability cover, accident insurance, health and maternity benefits, old age protection, etc.

The Government in its Budget Announcement for financial year 2025-26 has announced several key measures for the welfare of Gig workers  of online platforms (platform workers) viz. their registration on the e-Shram portal, issuance of identity cards, and extension of health care benefits under Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1302 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-28
Subject: Great Nicobar Infrastructure Project
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Shri Eatala Rajender

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1302

TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.07.2025

## Great Nicobar Infrastructure Project

## 1302.  SHRI EATALA RAJENDER:

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

- (a) whether the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) study has been carried out for the Rs.72,000 crore Great Nicobar Infrastructure Project (GNIP); and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the present status thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  and  (b)  Environmental  Impact  Assessment  (EIA)  Report  along  with  Environmental Management  Plan  (EMP)  is  a  prime  requirement  for  the  grant  of  prior  environmental clearance for the projects and/or activities listed in the Schedule of EIA Notification, 2006. Regarding Great Nicobar Island Development  project, detailed Environment  Impact Assessment  studies  were  carried  out  and  the  EIA/EMP  report  was  submitted  along  with application  for  seeking  prior  Environmental  Clearance  (EC)  and  Coastal  Regulation  Zone (CRZ) Clearance.

A detailed appraisal of the EIA/EMP report of the project was undertaken by an independent Expert  Appraisal  Committee  (EAC)  comprising  of  domain  experts  in  the  field  of  science, marine ecology and engineering. The Environmental Clearance was accorded on 11.11.2022 and it contains as many as 42 specific conditions dealing with each component of the project for  safeguarding  the environment including marine and terrestrial biodiversity. Besides, the specific conditions include the formation of 3 specific committees related to pollution related matters,  biodiversity  related  matters  and  the  issues  related  to  welfare  of  Shompen  and Nicobarese tribes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1300 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-28
Subject: Establishment of new College/Institute in Delhi University
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Ramvir Singh Bidhuri

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1300 ANSWERED ON 28.07.2025

## Establishment of new College/Institute in Delhi University

## †1300. Shri Ramvir Singh Bidhuri:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

(a) the average number of applications received/seeking admission in University of Delhi and the number of students deprived of admission;

(b) whether the Government proposes to open new colleges under Delhi University in Delhi; and (c)  if  so,  the  number  of  colleges  proposed  to  be  opened  along  with  the  locations  where  these colleges are likely to be opened?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): University of Delhi is a statutory autonomous organization established under an Act of Parliament and governed by the Delhi University Act, 1922 and the Statutes and the Ordinances made thereunder. In the year 2024 a total of 246194 applications were received for undergraduate admission  out  of  which  70422  students  were  admitted.  The  University  is  spread  across  entire region of Delhi with its large number of associated institutions including recent campuses/colleges such  as  Delhi  University  Western  Campus  at  Dwarka;  Delhi  University  Eastern  Campus  at Surjmal Vihar and Veer Savarkar College at Roshanpura, Najafgarh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1299 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-28
Subject: Amendments in Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: Dr. Mallu Ravi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1299

ANSWERED ON MONDAY THE 28 TH  JULY, 2025/ SRAVANA 6, 1947 (SAKA)

AMENDMENTS IN INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE (IBC)

## QUESTION

1299. DR. MALLU RAVI:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  the key amendments recently finalized to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) and their expected timeline for notification and implementation;

(b) whether the Prime Minister's Office reviewed these amendments and if so, the major concerns or modifications highlighted during the review; and

(c) the safeguards being introduced to ensure the amendments improve insolvency resolution timelines and reduce backlog in tribunals?

## 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): The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Code/IBC) has undergone six legislative interventions since its enactment aimed at strengthening the insolvency framework and enhancing procedural efficiency in sync with the evolving market dynamics. The key amendments to the Code are given below:-

First  Amendment (2017): Introduced section 29A to prohibit persons, who do not have  credible  antecedents,  from  submitting  resolution  plans  or  taking  over companies in stress.

Second Amendment (2018): Lowered voting threshold to 66% for resolution  plan approval and 51% for routine decisions. Allowed closure of CIRP with 90% approval of CoC, streamlined section 29A, and provided a one-year grace period for RAs.

Third  Amendment  (2019):  Provided  clarifications  regarding  restructuring  through mergers,  amalgamations,  and  demergers.  Addressed  voting  impasses  among creditors and made resolution plans binding on government entities.

Fourth Amendment (2019): Facilitated continuation of critical goods and services, introduced section 32A regarding ceasing of liabilities for offenses before CIRP, and protected property under approved resolution plans.

Fifth Amendment (2020): Introduced section 10A suspending insolvency applications for defaults from March 25, 2020, for period up to one year due to COVID-19. Sixth Amendment (2021): Introduced Pre-packaged Insolvency Resolution Process for corporate MSMEs. The Government has invited suggestions via a discussion paper released on 18 th January, 2023 from public with a view to further strengthen the functioning of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.  A final decision has not been taken on the same. (b) & (c): In view of the answer to part (a), the question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1298 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-28
Subject: Contractual Staff in BHU
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Rakesh Rathor

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1298 ANSWERED ON 28.07.2025

## Contractual Staff in BHU

## †1298. Shri Rakesh Rathor:

- Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state: (a) the total number of contractual staff working in Banaras Hindu University as on April 2025, department-wise; (b)  the  details  of  total  number  of  contractual  employees  regularized  by  BHU  administration between 2003 and 2015;
- (c) whether the Government or University Administration proposes to evolve any procedure or plan to regularize the employees currently working in BHU on contract basis; and (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (d) As per information provided by Banaras Hindu University (BHU) as on April 2025, a total  of  703  contractual  staff  were  working in  Banaras Hindu  University. Total 93 contractual employees had been regularized by BHU administration between 2003 to 2015.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1289 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-28
Subject: Development of Tourist Destinations
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Captain Brijesh Chowta

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1289 ANSWERED ON 28.07.2025

## DEVELOPMENT OF TOURIST DESTINATION

## 1289. SHRI CAPTAIN BRIJESH CHOWTA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the initiative announced in Budget 2025 to develop the top  50  tourist  destination  sites  in  the  country  through  a  challenge mode in partnership with the State Governments;
- (b) the criteria and process adopted for selection of these destinations, and the role of State Governments in providing land and facilitating infrastructure;
- (c) whether the identified destinations include hotel infrastructure under the Harmonised Master List (HML) of infrastructure and the incentives associated therewith and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government has received any proposals from the State Government  of  Karnataka  under  this  initiative  and  if  so,  whether Mangaluru or any site in Dakshina Kannada proposed or shortlisted, along with the current status of such proposals?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): The  Union  budget  for  the  year  202526  mentions  that  'Top  50 tourist destination sites in the country will be developed in partnership with states through a challenge mode. Land for building key infrastructure will have to be provided by states. Hotels in those destinations will be included in the infrastructure Harmonized Master List (HML). Discussions have been held with the State Governments/UTs and other stakeholders with regard to the criteria.

The  criteria  for  selection  of  destination  under  the  initiative  would broadly encompass the potential of the destinations, preparedness of the State/Local Governments, the possibility of private investment etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1288 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-28
Subject: Recognition of Governing Body for MMA in India
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Dr. Angomcha Bimol Akoijam

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1288 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28-07-2025

## RECOGNITION OF GOVERNING BODY FOR MMA IN INDIA

1288.    DR. ANGOMCHA BIMOL AKOIJAM:

Will the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that in the country, multiple bodies such as Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) India, the Federation of MMA India  (FMMAI)  and  the  All  India  MMA  Federation  (AIMMAF)  are claiming to be the official governing body for the sport;
- (b) whether the Government and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA)  have  officially  recognized  any  one  federation  to  govern  and represent India in MMA at international competitions, including the Asian Games;
- (c) if so, the steps taken/being taken by the Government to resolve the dispute among these federations and ensure proper representation of India at the 20th Asian Games in MMA;
- (d) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  allow  the  professional athletes to represent India in the MMA competition at the 20th Asian Games; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS [SHRI MANSUKH MANDAVIYA]

(a) to (c) This Ministry has not recognized any federation as National Sports Federation (NSF) for the sport of Mixed Martial Art (MMA)  though  there  are  multiple  bodies  claiming  to  be  the governing body for MMA sport. Recognition by the Ministry of a sports federation as a National Sports Federation for a particular sport  is  done  in  accordance  with  the  criteria  laid  down  in  the National Sports Development Code of India, 2011 and subsequent guidelines issued from time to time. Entries of athletes/teams for participation in Asian Games is done by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), in terms of the criteria and guidelines prescribed by the Olympic Council of Asia and the concerned International and Asian federations of the

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(d) & (e) respective sports disciplines.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1287 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-28
Subject: Ethical Culling/Sterilization Policy for Overpopulated Wild Species
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Dr. M P Abdussamad Samadani

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1287

TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.07.2025

## Ethical Culling/Sterilization Policy for Overpopulated Wild Species

## 1287.   DR. M P ABDUSSAMADSAMADANI :

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

- (a) whether the Government is implementing or supporting ethical culling or scientific sterilization  programmes  to  control  the  overpopulated  species  of  animals  such  as monkeys and neelgai in conflict-affected districts of Kerala and other States and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the number of animals sterilized or relocated under such programmes during the last three years and the current year;
- (c) whether any comprehensive policy has been formulated in this regard especially in areas with high incidence of crop depredation; and
- (d) if  so,  the details thereof along with the criteria used to identify species and conflict zones eligible for such interventions?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (d) Management  of  wildlife  including  mitigation  of  human-animal  conflicts  is primarily the responsibility of the concerned State Government/Union Territory administration.

The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, contains adequate provisions to address matters related to the control of wildlife populations and the overall management of wild animals in the country. In particular, Section 11 of the Act empowers the Chief Wildlife Warden of a State/UT to take necessary measures for managing situations arising from human-wildlife conflict.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1285 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-28
Subject: Financial Irregularities in procurement of Computers in BHU
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Sudhakar Singh, Shri Rajeev Rai

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1285

## ANSWERED ON 28.07.2025

## Financial Irregularities in procurement of Computers in BHU

## 1285. Shri Rajeev Rai: Shri Sudhakar Singh:

- Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state: (a)  whether  the  Government  has  received  a  complaint  regarding  financial  irregularities  in computer  procurement  at  Computer  Centre  of  Banaras  Hindu  University  during  the  year 2017-18; (b) if so, the details thereof along with action taken thereon; (c) whether an Inquiry Committee was constituted to examine discrepancies in specifications of delivered computers; (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (e) the details of internal review or administrative action pending for alleged lapses?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (e) Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has informed that no complaint regarding financial irregularities  in  Computer  procurement  at  the  Computer  Centre  of  BHU  was  received  during 2017-18.  Further,  no  computers  were  purchased  for  the  Computer  Centre  in  BHU  during  the period.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1281 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-28
Subject: Status and Expansion of Tribal Cultural Centres in India
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-1281 ANSWERED ON 28.07.2025

## STATUS AND EXPANSION OF TRIBAL CULTURAL CENTRES IN INDIA

## 1281. SHRI SAPTAGIRI SANKAR ULAKA:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the number of functional Tribal Cultural Centres currently operational in the country, State/UT-wise;
- (b) the status of existing infrastructure and staff in these centres, and whether these centres are fully functional with full strength of staff, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  these  centres  are  actively  engaged  in  the  documentation,  preservation,  and promotion  of  tribal  languages,  literature,  performing  arts  and  intangible  cultural heritage and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government  has  any plans to expand Tribal Cultural Centres to underserved regions or areas with significant tribal populations; and
- (e) if  so,  the  details  thereof,  along  with  proposed  locations,  timelines,  and  initiatives  to support tribal language and cultural revitalisation?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b) The  Government  of  India  has  set  up  seven  Zonal  Cultural  Centres  (ZCCs) with headquarters at Patiala (Punjab), Nagpur (Maharashtra), Udaipur (Rajasthan), Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), Kolkata (West Bengal), Dimapur (Nagaland) and Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu) to protect,  promote  &  preserve  various  forms  of  folk  art  &  culture  including  tribal  culture. These  ZCCs  organize  various  cultural  activities  and  programmes  on  regular  basis  in  the country  for  which  they  engage  folk/  tribal  artists  from  all  over  India  who  showcase  their talent during these programmes.

All  theZCCs  are  fully  functional  with  dedicated  infrastructure  viz.  auditorium, exhibition  galleries,  libraries  and  Shilpgram/  Kalagram  facilities  to  host  artists  and  craft displays.

(c) All the ZCCsare actively undertaking the following activities to keep tribal languages, stories, crafts andperforming arts alive:-

-  Recording  &  documenting  of  endangered  tribal  languages  &  dialects  with  the help of locals and language experts;
-  Printing books, reports and stories about tribal folklore and oral history,
-  Conducting training and demonstration workshops on tribal crafts, folk theatre, music and dance.
-  Organising annual Tribal Festivals, Craft Melas and Art Camps.
-  To share the unique tribal culture, artists are engaged to perform in other parts of India.
-  Supporting  tribal researchers, writers &  young  artists  by  providing  them fellowships, grants and performance opportunities.

(d) & (e) No such proposal is under the consideration of Government of India.

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