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Lok Sabha Question No. 3406 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-16
Subject: Schemes to Facilitate CSR
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Gajendra  Singh Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3406

ANSWERED ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2024/AGRAHAYANA 25, 1946 (SAKA)

## SCHEMES TO FACILITATE CSR

## QUESTION

†3406. SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH PATEL:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there are any schemes to facilitate Corporate Social responsibility (CSR);
- (b) if so, the salient features and present status of the said schemes;
- (c) whether there is any specific scheme for CSR in backward and aspirational districts and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the details of the amount released under CSR in backward and aspirational districts?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  CORPORATE  AFFAIRS      AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS [SHRI HARSH MALHOTRA]

(a) to (d): There is no scheme to facilitate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and further no specific scheme for CSR in backward and aspirational districts. However, the legal framework for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has been provided under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 ('Act'), Schedule VII  of  the  Act  and  Companies  (CSR  Policy)  Rules,  2014.  The  details  of  the amount spent under CSR in Aspirational Districts for the last three financial years (FYs) i.e. 2020-21 to 2022-23 is attached as Annexure.

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Annexure

## ANNEXURE REFERED TO IN REPLY OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3406 FOR 16.12.2024

| CSR Expenditure in Aspirational Districts for FY 2020-21 to 2022-23   | CSR Expenditure in Aspirational Districts for FY 2020-21 to 2022-23   | CSR Expenditure in Aspirational Districts for FY 2020-21 to 2022-23   | CSR Expenditure in Aspirational Districts for FY 2020-21 to 2022-23   |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Financial year                                                        | 2020-21                                                               | 2021-22                                                               | 2022-23                                                               |
| Amount in Rs. Cr.                                                     | 651.43                                                                | 1046.43                                                               | 1402.89                                                               |

(Data upto 31.03.2024) (Source: Corporate Data Management Cell)

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3404 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-16
Subject: New KVs in Uttar Pradesh
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Lalji Verma

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3404 ANSWERED ON 16.12.2024

## NEW KVs IN UTTAR PRADESH

## † 3404. SHRI LALJI VERMA:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to open the number of new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) in Uttar Pradesh;
- (b) the time by which the proposed KVs are likely to be started;
- (c) whether the Government has any proposals to open a KV in Ambedkar Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh;
- (d) if so, the time by which the said KV is likely to be started; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e) Opening of new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) is a continuous process. KVs are opened primarily to cater to the educational needs of the wards of transferable Central Government Employees including Defence & Para-military personnel,  Central  Autonomous  Bodies,  Central  Public  Sector  Undertakings (PSUs) and Central Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) by providing a common programme of education throughout the country. Proposals for opening of new KVs may be sponsored by Ministries or Departments of the Government of India / State Governments / Union Territories (UTs) Administrations, with commitment  to  provide  requisite  resources  including  land  and  temporary accommodation for  setting  up  a  new  KV  as  per  norms.    The  proposals  are subject to approval of the competent authority as per extant procedure. KVs are not opened on the criteria of State/ UT/ District/Parliamentary Constituency.

In December 2024, the Government of India has sanctioned 85 new KVs including  05  new  KVs  in  the  state  of  Uttar  Pradesh  i.e.  Payagpur,  District Jaunpur, Maharajganj, District Maharajganj, Bijnor, District Bijnor, Chandpur, District Ayodhya and Kannauj District Kannauj. Further, as per information received from KVS, 04 proposals for opening of new KVs in Uttar Pradesh have been received from the State Government/district administrations. However, no proposal has been received for opening of new KV in Ambedkar Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh.

The proposals received from the sponsoring authorities for opening of new KVs are examined / processed at various levels before approval of the competent authority is sought as per extant procedure.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3399 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-16
Subject: National Teachers Award
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Ravindra Shukla Alias Ravi Kishan, Shri Satish Kumar Gautam

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - 3399 ANSWERED ON - 16/12/2024

## National Teachers Award

3399.   Shri Satish Kumar Gautam:

Shri Ravindra Shukla Alias Ravi Kishan:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) the objectives of National Teachers Award; and
- (b) the number of teachers from different departments are conferred National Teachers Award, 2024?

## ANSWER

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

- a) The  objectives  of  National  Teachers  Awards  are  to  celebrate  the  unique contribution of some of the finest teachers/faculty members/trainers in the country and to honour them who through their commitment and industry have not only improved the quality education but also enriched the lives of their students.
- b) Following  are  the  number  of  teachers  from  different  departments  who  are conferred National Teachers Award 2024:-

Department of School Education and Literacy -

Department of Higher Education -

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship    -

Total    -

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3397 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-16
Subject: UGC Guidelines for Pay Fixation of Teachers and Administrative Officers
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Smt. Manju Sharma

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-3397

ANSWERED ON- 16/12/2024

## UGC GUIDELINES FOR PAY FIXATION OF TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS

## †3397. SMT. MANJU SHARMA:

- Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state: (a) whether the University Grant Commission (UGC) has issued any guidelines to all the States  with  regard  to  pay  fixation  of  teachers  and  administrative  officers  (Registrar, Assistant Registrar, Controller of Examination etc.) working in universities and colleges in continuation with recommendations made in 7th CPC; (b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this regard; (c) the action taken by the Government for issuing ordinance with regard to teachers and above said administrative officers; (d) whether it is a fact that the benefits of pay fixation as per the pay scale recommended by  UGC  have  already  been  provided  to  teachers  working  in  various  universities  in Rajasthan State; (e)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  reasons  for  not  applying  the  same  to  the administrative officers; and
- (f)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  issue  ordinance  with  regard  to  providing  pay and promotion opportunities to the said administrative officers working in universities and if so, the time by which it is likely to be issued and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

## (DR.SUKANTA MAJUMDAR )

(a) to (f): Education being a subject in the Concurrent List, enhancing the quality of education  is  the  responsibility  of  both  the  Central  and  State  Governments.  The Central Government has implemented the recommendation of 7 th  CPC in the Central Universities and Colleges thereunder and the Institutions Deemed to be universities whose maintenance expenditure is met by the University Grants Commission (UGC), as  conveyed  vide  this  Ministry's  letter  dated  02.11.2017  and  08.11.2017  to  UGC. UGC further  informed  to  all  the  State  Governments  on  31.01.2018,  that  the  State Governments may take action to adopt the above Government of India scheme for State Universities and Colleges. These letters are available at https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/8887925\_UGC-letter-to-State-Govt-reg-payrevision-7CPC.pdf.

Government of Rajasthan has informed that concerned universities have extended the due benefits of pay fixation as per pay scale recommended by UGC.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3394 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-16
Subject: Revision of B.Ed Courses
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri E T Mohammed Basheer

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO:- 3394

ANSWERED ON-16/12/2024

## Revision of B.Ed Courses

## 3394. SHRI E T MOHAMMED BASHEER:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has revised the duration of B.Ed courses from 2 years to 4 years as per New Education Policy;

- (b) if so, the details and the status of B.Ed colleges who are conducting the 2 years course as of now;

(c) whether the Government has made NAAC compulsory for colleges to start/run B.Ed courses; and (d) if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

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

(a) & (b): In pursuance of the recommendations of the National Education Policy, 2020, the National Council  for  Teacher  Education  (NCTE)  has  notified  four  (04)  year  Integrated  Teacher  Education Program  (ITEP).  The  ITEP,  as  notified  on  26  October  2021,  is  a  4  Year  dual-major  holistic undergraduate degree offering B.A. B.Ed./ B. Sc. B. Ed. and B.Com. B.Ed. This course aims to prepare teachers comprehensively for the 4 stages of the new school structure i.e. Foundational, Preparatory, Middle and Secondary (5+3+3+4) as per demands of the 21 st century.

NCTE has not put any bar on the regular B.Ed courses being offered by recognized teacher education institutions (TEIs) across the country. The details of B.Ed colleges conducting the 2 year course are available in Annexure-I at https://www.education.gov.in/parl\_ques.

(c) & (d): NAAC has not been made compulsory to start/run B.Ed courses. However, the pilot phase of ITEP was introduced in NAAC 'A' accredited select eminent Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) across the country. The details of HEIs running ITEP pilot are given in Annexure-II at https://www.education.gov.in/parl\_ques.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3392 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-16
Subject: ICT Labs, Smart Classrooms and Digital Empowerment
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Ms. Bansuri Swaraj

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3392 ANSWERED ON 16/12/2024

## ICT Labs, Smart Classrooms and Digital Empowerment

3392. Ms. Bansuri Swaraj:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

(a)  the  details  of  ICT  Labs  and  Smart  Classrooms  in  Government/Aided  Schools  since  its inception; and

(b) the steps being taken by the Government to bridge the digital divide due to lack of connectivity and to provide the same during this period?

## ANSWER

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

(a): 1,42,745 ICT Labs and 1,30,536 Smart Classrooms have been approved in the Government and Government Aided Schools since its inception.

(b): Education is in the Concurrent list of the Constitution and majority of the schools are under the  administrative  control  of  respective  State  Government  and  UT  Administration.  The Department of School Education and Literacy is implementing Samagra Shiksha - an Integrated Scheme for School Education from 2018-19. For internet connectivity, an advisory has been issued by the Department of School Education and Literacy, Government of India to all the States and UTs to enter into an MoU/ Agreement with BSNL and provide FTTH Internet connection to all the Government Schools which have computing devices.

To achieve the objectives of NEP 2020, a comprehensive initiative called PM e-VIDYA is in place which unifies all efforts related to digital/online/on-air education to enable multi-mode access to  education,  with  a  target  to  benefit  nearly  25  crore  school  going  children  across  the country. The key components of this initiative are DIKSHA - the nation's digital infrastructure, 200 PM e-VIDYA DTH TV Channels to provide supplementary education in various Indian languages for classes 1-12, ePathshala initiative to disseminate Digital Books and eContents, a vertical on Virtual Labs created on DIKSHA platform where 280 Virtual Labs for Science and Mathematics for subjects Class 6 th to 12 th have been made available.

The above digital initiatives of Department of School Education & Literacy especially 'ICT and Smart Classroom component' provide basic infrastructure to the students and transform the classroom into tech-driven class. The students increase engagement with multimedia content and interactive activities, while availing wider range of resources. This fosters deeper understanding, collaboration, and digital literacy for students, enriching their overall educational experience.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3391 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-16
Subject: Economic activity in MSEs
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Ramashankar  Vidharthi Rajbhar

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3391 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 DECEMBER 2024

## ECONOMIC ACTIVITY IN MSEs

## † 3391 Shri Ramashankar Rajbhar:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is investing for economic growth and stability;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is increasing economic activity in micro and small enterprises; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof at rural and urban level?

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

(a)  &  (b):  The  Government is  taking various steps to promote economic growth and stability. The focus of the Government on capital expenditure and infrastructure build-up, gradual fiscal consolidation  and  price  stability  gives  a  thrust  to  economic  growth  and  macro-economic stability. The stress laid by the Union Budget 2024-25 on employment, skill development, innovation,  resilience  in  agriculture,  inclusive  human  resource  development, energy transition and support for micro, small, and medium enterprises is also likely to catalyse growth.

(c) & (d): The Government has taken a number of initiatives for the development of the micro and  small  enterprises.  Udyam  Assist  Platform  was  launched  on  11.1.2023  to  bring  informal micro enterprises under the formal ambit for availing benefits under priority sector lending. PM Vishwakarma  Scheme,  launched  on  17.09.2023,  provides  end-to-end  support  to  artisans  and craftspeople of 18 trades who work with their hands and tools. The total number of registered beneficiaries  under  this  scheme  as  on  11.12.2024  in  rural  and  urban  areas  are  20.41  lakh  and 5.47 lakh respectively. The micro and small enterprises also benefit from initiatives and support aimed at facilitating procurement, payment and e-governance including grievance redressal, as well  as  targeted  measures  for  the  North  Eastern  region  related  to  credit  guarantee  of  such enterprises.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3386 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-16
Subject: Linking of UPI with Fast Payment Systems of other Countries
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Dr. Mallu Ravi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3386

ANSWERED ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2024/AGRAHAYANA 25, 1946 (SAKA)

## LINKING OF UPI WITH FAST PAYMENT SYSTEMS OF OTHER COUNTRIES

## 3386. Dr. Mallu Ravi:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) or the Government is planning to connect the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with fast payment systems in other countries to facilitate cross-border payments;
- (b)  if so, the way by which these initiatives are likely to benefit individuals and the financial sector in terms of payment convenience;
- (c) whether linking UPI with fast payment systems abroad is expected to strengthen the country's remittance economy; and
- (d)   if so, the specifics of this impact?

## Answer

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

(a) to (d) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been working towards linking Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with the Fast Payment Systems (FPSs) of other countries to facilitate cross-border payments. Such facility has already been made live with Singapore w.e.f. February, 2023. This has helped Indian customers to send and receive money directly through UPI which in turn brings down the average cost of these cross-border remittances from Singapore to India and vice-versa.

Interlinking of UPI with fast payment systems of other countries may aid in strengthening the remittance  economy  of  India.  It  provides  a  24x7  real-time,  transparent,  accessible,  and  costeffective  mobile  app-based  alternative  for  making  remittance  payments  to  India,  thereby enhancing the convenience compared to the traditional modes of making remittance payments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3382 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-16
Subject: Upgradation of ESIC Facilities
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri Jagadish Shettar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3382

TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.12.2024

## UPGRADATION OF ESIC FACILITIES

3382. SHRI JAGADISH SHETTAR:

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

(a)whether the existing ESIC facilities being provided to the beneficiaries of the scheme have been upgraded, if so, the details thereof and the estimated impact thereon; (b)whether the Government has approved new ESIC projects; and (c)if so, the number of new Jobs are expected to be created?

## ANSWER

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

(a): The  major  steps  taken  by  Employees'  State  Insurance Corporation (ESIC) to upgrade and improve the facilities provided to its beneficiaries are as under:

- i) ESIC has collaborated with Ayushmaan Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (PMJAY) to provide secondary and tertiary care medical services to ESI beneficiaries through PMJAY empanelled hospitals in the country at places where ESI medical services are not adequately available.
2. ii) Rates of benefits have been enhanced for Permanent Disablement Benefit (PDB) / Dependents' Benefits (DB) Beneficiaries.
3. iii) A new scheme has been approved to cater medical care [including Super  Specialty  Treatment  (SST)]  for  superannuated  beneficiaries who  have  contributed  in  ESIC  but  went  out  of  coverage  before superannuation.
4. iv)  Online  module  has  been  launched  for  updation  /  editing  the particulars of Insured Persons (IPs) and their family details.

v)  Aadhar  based  authentication  of  Insured  Persons  &  their  family members on voluntary basis has been adopted for providing social security benefits, including medical and cash benefits to beneficiaries.

vi) For providing hassle-free services to Insured Persons (IPs)/Insured Women (IW), an online portal/facility has been started for submission of cash benefit claim under ESI scheme.

The above upgradation will help to cater medical needs of ESI beneficiaries more effectively and efficiently.

(b) & (c): Setting up of ESI hospitals / dispensaries is a continuous process. ESI Corporation accords approval for setting up of new ESI Hospitals / dispensaries based on certain norms / Insured Person (IP) population  criteria  within  a  particular  area.  In  ESIC  hospitals, vacancies are created as per HR Norms based on the bed strength of the hospital.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3381 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-16
Subject: Cultural Mapping under NMCM
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3381

TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.12.2024

## CULTURAL MAPPING UNDER NMCM

## 3381.  Shri Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state :

- (a) the details of the number of villages and artists that have been mapped to date along with percentage of the original target has been achieved since the launch of the National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM) in 2017.
- (b) whether the Government has assessed the reasons for the delay in achieving the goal of mapping 5,000 villages by 2022 and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) the details of amount of fund that have been utilized so far out of  89 crore allocated to  NMCM  along  with  the  breakdown  of  funds  spent  on  mapping,  outreach  and  the development of cultural database;
- (e) the details of key findings of the Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar survey, and the manner in which this data has been utilized to preserve the cultural identity of local communities; and
- (f)  the  details  of  numbers  of  artisans  and  craftsmen  that  have  received  direct  benefits through the cultural mapping initiative since its inception?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  So  far,  4.5  lakh  villages  have  been  mapped  and  uploaded  on  the  Mera  Gaon  Meri Dharohar  (MGMD)  Web  Portal  (https://mgmd.gov.in/)  which  is  69%  of    the  original target 6.5 lakh villages.
- (b) No Sir, there has been no delay in achieving the goal of mapping 5,000 villages by 2022 since more than 5000 villages were mapped by 2022.
- (c) Not applicable in view of Para (b) above.

(d) The funds utilized for NMCM from  Financial Year 2020-21to 2024-25 is Rs. 75.48 Crore. (e) Through MGMD portal, the mission covers wide range of cultural elements, including oral  traditions,  beliefs,  customs,  historical  significance,  art  forms,  traditional  food, prominent artists, fairs and festivals, traditional dress, ornaments and local landmarks. NMCM aims to preserve and promote India's rich cultural heritage, the Ministry of Culture has setup the National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM) implemented by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA). (f) Not applicable as there is no provision of direct benefits for artisans and craftsmen.

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