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Lok Sabha Question No. 1078 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-02
Subject: Permanent Appointment to Employees of LIC
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Amra Ram

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1078

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

## Permanent Appointment to Employees of LIC

## †1078. SHRI AMRA RAM:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- a) whether the temporary employees of Life Insurance Corporation of India are not being given permanent appointment even after the decision of the Supreme Court;
- b) whether the Government is considering making such appointments;
- c) if so, the time by which the appointments are likely to be made; and
- d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- a)   In terms of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India order dated 18.1.2011 in LIC v. D V Anil Kumar, LIC framed a scheme to regularize Class IV workers who were engaged for 5 years or more and consequently, 4770 persons were appointed on regular posts.

Further, the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is proceeding as per order dated 27.04.2022 of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in in Contempt Petition (Civil) No. 1921 of  2017  In  Civil  Appeal  No.  6950  of  2009  titled  as Ranbir  Singh  Versus  SK  Roy, Chairman, Life Insurance Corp. of India & Anr. The Hon'ble Supreme Court ordered that the task of verification of eligibility shall be carried out by a Committee consisting of former Judge of Allahabad High Court, and a former District Judge and member of Uttar Pradesh Higher Judicial Service (UPHJS). The claims of those workers who are duly  found  eligible  upon  verification  to  meet  the  threshold  conditions  of  eligibility would be resolved by the award of monetary compensation in lieu of absorption and in full and final settlement of all claims and demands.

The aforesaid Verification Committee constituted on 27.4.2022, is currently engaged in verifying the individual claims independently. As per the order of the Hon'ble Supreme Court payment of compensation shall be effected by LIC within stipulated time after submission of report by the Committee.

- b) to d) No such proposal is under consideration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1075 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-02
Subject: Permanent Status to Workers
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri Sudama Prasad

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1075 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.12.2024

## PERMANENT STATUS TO WORKERS

1075. SHRI SUDAMA PRASAD:

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

- (a)whether it is a fact that no legislation has been enacted to confer permanent status to daily wage, contract or casual workers who have been in continuous service for a period of 180 days in a period of 12 months;
- (b)if so, whether the Government plans to enact any such legislation, if so, the details thereof;
- (c)the details of steps being taken by the Government to ensure the compliance  with  the  principle  of  equal  pay  for  equal  work  as directed by the Supreme Court in State of Punjab vs Jagjit Singh, AIR 2016 SC 5176; and
- (d)the details of steps being taken/to be taken by the Government to stop the widespread violation across sectors including the public sector of the fundamental right to equality in pay for the work done between  a  contract/casual/daily  wage  worker  and  a  permanent worker?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## (SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)

- (a) to (d): Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) had notified one  time  scheme  on  10.09.1993  to  confer  temporary  status  and subsequent regularization of casual labourers/workers who were in Government  for  more  than  240  days  (206  days  in  case  of  offices observing 5 days week) on the date of issue of the scheme.

DoPT  had  issued  instruction  on  the  subject  matter  of 'Equal Pay for Equal Work for Casual Workers' for general compliance and  also  specific  to  Directions  of  the  Supreme  Court  in  State  of Punjab vs Jagjit Singh, AIR-2016 SC 5176, vide Office Memorandum dated 04.09.2019 to all the Ministries/Departments of Government of

India for compliance.

Government has issued the Contract Labour (Regulation and  Abolition)  Central  Rules  1971,  under  the  Contract  Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970, which requires inter-alia, that contract  workers  is  to  be  paid  wages  as  applicable  to  workers directly employed for same and similar work.

The Government has set-up the Central Industrial Relations  Machinery  (CIRM)  which  is  the  country-wide  network  of Deputy Chief Labour Commissioners (Central) and Regional Labour Commissioners  (Central)  under  the  control  of  the  Chief  Labour Commissioner (Central) to ensure enforcement of the Labour Laws in the Central Sphere.  Inspections are carried out to ensure compliance and appropriate action is being taken in case of any violation/contravention.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1067 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-02
Subject: Yuva Sangam Programme
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Radheshyam Rathiya, Shri Kanwar Singh Tanwar

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1067 ANSWERED ON 02.12.2024

## YUVA SANGAM PROGRAMME

†1067.  Shri Radheshyam Rathiya:

Shri Kanwar Singh Tanwar:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

(a) the details of the Yuva Sangam Programme, a life changing multidimensional experience for the students and other programmes organized in various parts of the country, particularly in Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh, district-wise;

(b) the details of the specific areas covered under the said programmes; and

(c) the total number of institutions identified for the Phase-V of the said programme in various States of the country, particularly district-wise details for Uttar Pradesh?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): Yuva  Sangam  is  an  initiative  of  Government  of  India  which  focuses  on conducting  exposure  tours  of  the  youth  in  the  age  group  18-30  years,  comprising  mainly students studying in Higher Educational institutions (HEIs) & some off-campus youths from one state to other states & vice versa. It provides an immersive experience of various facets of life, development landmarks, recent achievements and a youth connect in the host state. During their  visits,  the  youths  will  have  a  multi-dimensional  exposure  under  five  broad  areas  Paryatan  (Tourism),  Parampara  (Traditions),  Pragati  (Development),  Paraspar  Sampark (People-to-people  connect),  and  Prodyogiki  (Technology). The programme aligns  with  the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 by focusing on experiential learning and imbibing first-hand knowledge of the rich diversity of India. Till now, pilot phase and four phases of Yuva Sangam have been completed. Uttar Pradesh has been covered in all the phases and Chhattisgarh has been a part under Pilot phase and Phase II, III and IV.

(c): Twenty HEIs have been identified in the country for Phase V of the Yuva Sangam, in which IIIT Allahabad is the Nodal HEI from Uttar Pradesh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1064 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-02
Subject: Khelo India in Rajasthan
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Hanuman Beniwal

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1064

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.12.2024

## Khelo India in Rajasthan

†1064.  SHRI HANUMAN BENIWAL:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  the  development  of  required sports facilities and infrastructure has not taken place up to the expected level under Khelo India in Rajasthan, if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  concrete  steps  in  this  regard  to improve the situation, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  the  details  of  the  budget  approved  and  spent  for  construction  and upgradation  of  sports  infrastructure  under  Khelo  India  in  Rajasthan  and other States in the country?

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

- (a) and (b) 'Sports' being a State subject, the responsibility of development of sports, including development of sports facilities and infrastructure, rests primarily with the respective State/Union Territory Governments. The Union Government  only  supplements  their  efforts by bridging critical gaps. Further, the Khelo India Scheme is a demand-driven scheme. The proposals received  from  the  State/UT  Governments  and  other  eligible  entities  are considered  for  financial  support,  subject  to  their  completeness,  technical feasibility  and  availability  of  funds  under  the  Scheme.  As  per  the  existing guidelines  of  the  Khelo  India  Scheme,  the  timeline  of  completion  of infrastructure projects sanctioned under the Scheme is two years from the date  of  its  sanction.  The  responsibility  of  executing  the  projects  rests with the grantee.
- (c) The details of the sports infrastructure projects approved and sanctioned cost, funds released and their physical and financial progress,

under  Khelo  India  Scheme,  across  the  country,  including  Rajasthan,  are available in public domain on the dashboard at https://mdsd.kheloindia.gov.in

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1063 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-02
Subject: Surrogate Audit work by Multinational Companies
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Eswarasamy K

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1063 ANSWERED ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2024 AGRAHAYANA 11, 1946 (SAKA) SURROGATE AUDIT WORK BY MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES

## QUESTION

1063.  SHRI ESWARASAMY K:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

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- (a)  whether  multinational  companies  are  doing  surrogate  audit  work  in  the country;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  cases  that  came  to  the  notice  of Government;
- (c) the action taken on such companies;
- (d) the details of foreign companies allowed to do the audit work in the country;
- (e) whether the Government has reviewed their working recently; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE  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):-  As per Section 25 of the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949, and Section 141 of the Companies Act, 2013, no Company, whether incorporated in India or elsewhere shall practice as Chartered Accountants or do audit work in India.

(e)& (f): Does not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1061 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-02
Subject: Sports Infrastructure Development in UP
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Ms Iqra Choudhary, Shri Praveen Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1061 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.12.2024

Sports Infrastructure Development in UP

1061.   SHRI PRAVEEN PATEL: MS IQRA CHOUDHARY:

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

- (a)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  for  the  development  of  sports infrastructure in the State of Uttar Pradesh;
- (b)  the  details  of  sports  infrastructure  projects  sanctioned  along  with  the status of the projects of Uttar Pradesh;
- (c)  the  quantum  of  funds  released  to  the  State  of  Uttar  Pradesh  for  the development  and  maintenance  of  sports  infrastructure  since  2019,  yearwise;
- (d)  whether  any  proposal  is  pending  with  the  Government  to  construct synthetic athletics tracks in districts of Uttar Pradesh; and
- (e)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  construct  a  synthetic  athletics track  in  the  Kairana  Parliamentary  Constituency  and  if  so,  the  details
- thereof?

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

- (a) to (c) 'Sports' being a State subject, the responsibility of development of sports,  including  the  development  of  sports  infrastructure  in  the  State  of Uttar Pradesh, rests primarily with the State/Union Territory Governments. Central Government only supplements their efforts by bridging critical gaps. Under the 'Creation and upgradation of sports infrastructure' component of the Khelo India Scheme, this Ministry renders financial support for creation of  basic  sports  infrastructure  such  as  sports  complex,  synthetic  athletic tracks, synthetic hockey fields, synthetic turf football grounds, multipurpose  halls,  swimming  pools,  etc.  along  with  sports  equipment.

Further,  under  National  Sports  Development  Funds  (NSDF),  Government supports various institutions and individuals for creation and upgradation of sports facilities across the country. The details of the sports infrastructure sanctioned under Khelo India Scheme and NSDF, including funds released, across  the  country,  including  in  Uttar  Pradesh,  are  available  in  public domain  on  the  dashboard  of  the  Ministry  at  https://mdsd.kheloindia.gov.in and http://www.nsdf.yas.gov.in/nsdf-glance.html, respectively. The responsibility of maintenance of these sports infrastructure rests with the grantee.

(d) and (e) No, Sir. No such proposal is under consideration in this Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1060 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-02
Subject: Incentives for Technology Sector
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Manish Tewari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1060

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

## INCENTIVES FOR TECHNOLOGY SECTOR

## 1060. SHRI MANISH TEWARI:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  increase  the  current  limit  of  Rs.  200  crore  for  a  tech company to apply for a safe harbour margin for international transactions, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  to  introduce  new  tax  incentives  or  benefits  for  startups  and emerging companies in the tech sector; and
- (c) the  details  of  specific  measures  taken/to  be  taken  by  the  Government  to  ensure  the  growth  and development of the technology industry in the country?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)      At  present,  there  is  no  specific  proposal  for  enhancement  of  the  limit  for  a  safe  harbour  margin  for international transactions for a tech  company. However, the Government has announced in paragraph 151 of Budget Speech, 2024 that with a view to reduce litigation and provide certainty in international taxation, the scope of safe harbour rules will be expanded to make them more attractive.
- (b)   Tax incentives or benefits to start-ups is already provided under section 80-IAC of the Income-tax Act, 1961. There is no further proposal for new tax incentives or benefits for start-ups and emerging companies in the tech sector.
- (c)      Specific  measures  taken  by  the  Government  to  ensure  the  growth  and  development  of  the  technology industry in the country are as following -
-  Technology  Development  Board  under  Department  of  Science  and  Technology  has  supported technology development in different industry segments. Also, technology business incubators have supported science and technology start-ups to have small businesses in tech industry domain.
-  The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (IT), Government of India is making continuous efforts to promote IT industry across the country and has initiated multiple schemes and programmes for growth of IT industry. Today India is recognized as IT Hub worldwide. The Software Technology Park (STP) is the one of  the  most  important  scheme  in  this  effort.  Under  this  scheme,  Software  Technology  Parks  have  been established  in  65  cities  across  India  with  57  centres  in  Tier-2  and  Tier-3  cities.  The  STP  centres  provide incubator  facility  which  help  entrepreneurs  to  convert  their  innovative  ideas  into  start-ups.  The  incubator facility provides opportunity of meeting with investors like Venture Capitalists, mentors from Indian Institutes of  Technology  (IITs)/National  Institutes  of  Technology  (NITs)/Industry  and  networking  opportunity  with  IT professionals etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1058 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-02
Subject: Exclusion of Villages from ESA
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Shri Captain Viriato Fernandes

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION N0. 1058

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.12.2024

## Exclusion of Villages from ESA

## 1058. SHRI CAPTAIN VIRIATO FERNANDES:

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

- (a) the details of reasons cited by the State Government of Goa to justify exclusion of villages from the Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESA);
- (b) the  mandate  of  the  Committee  regarding  retaining  the  villages  mentioned  in  the notification or to exclude villages from those already notified;
- (c) whether the activities cited to exclude villages meant to allow the mining activity in these sensitive areas;
- (d) the details of the reasons Mangal Village in Quepem which meets all the criteria has not been identified as ESA; and
- (e) the details of the water bodies identified in the State of Goa under different categories, location-wise or KML/KMZ files along with the copy of the final report?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) The State Government of Goa, vide their proposal dated 30.09.2024 have proposed to declare 1247.72 sq. km. in 87 villages as part of Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Area, by excluding 21 villages with an area of 226.16 sq. km. from the draft notification on Ecologically Sensitive Area of Western Ghats. The State Government has informed that the villages, which have been proposed for exclusion do not meet the criteria, laid down by the Committee,  which  has  been  constituted  by  the  Government  of  Goa.  Besides,  the  State Government has sought exclusion of villages to ensure livelihood, employment and economic development of the people. The Ministry has republished draft notification on Ecologically Sensitive Area of Western Ghats on 31 st  July 2024 regarding which claims/objections were to be submitted by the Stakeholders including State Governments by 29 th  September 2024.

(d) In order to address the issues raised by the stakeholders including the respective State Governments while finalizing the draft notification, the Ministry has constituted a Committee to examine the suggestions of the six State Governments in a holistic manner including issues related to the inclusion/exclusion of villages and keeping in mind the conservation aspects of the disaster  prone pristine  ecosystem, and  the  rights, privileges,  needs and  developmental aspirations of the region and to give its recommendations.

(e) As per the information provided by the State Government of Goa, 44 wetlands have been identified for notification under Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017, of which 15 have been notified so far.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1056 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-02
Subject: Intervention of RBI in Taming the Food Inflation
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Durai Vaiko

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1056 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.12.2024

## Intervention of RBI in Taming the Food Inflation

1056. SHRI DURAI VAIKO:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the intervention of RBI in taming the food inflation in the country during the last one year; and
- (b) the details of Government agencies associated with the RBI to control food inflation?

## ANSWER

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

(a): The Reserve Bank of India kept the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent after February 2023  and  continued  with  the  disinflationary  stance  of  withdrawal  of  accommodation,  as  food price  pressures  affected  overall  inflation  in  2023-24.  In  the  bi-monthly  review  of  October  9, 2024, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) noted that with better prospects for both kharif and rabi crops  and  ample  buffer  stocks  of  food  grains,  there  is  now  greater  confidence  on  the disinflation path later in the current financial year. In view of this, the MPC decided to change the monetary policy stance from 'withdrawal of accommodation' to 'neutral' and remain focused on a durable alignment of inflation with the target, while supporting growth.

(b) Apart from the monetary policy actions of the RBI, the Government has independently taken various  measures  to  control  food  inflation.  These  included  procurement,  buffer  stocking,  open market operations and subsidized distribution of select essential food items  involving agencies like the Food Corporation of India, National Agricultural Co-operative Marketing Federation of India,  Kendriya  Bhandar  and  National  Co-operative  Consumers  Federation  of  India.  The Government has also taken trade policy measures to improve domestic availability of essential items and imposed, revised and monitored stock limits to prevent hoarding.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1055 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-02
Subject: Beneficiaries of MCA V3.0 Portal
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Arun Bharti

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1055 ANSWERED ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 02, 2024 AGRAHAYANA 11, 1946 (SAKA)

## Beneficiaries of MCA V3.0 Portal QUESTION

1055. SHRI ARUN BHARTI

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) Whether the Government has undertaken any measures for the establishment of a digital corporate compliance infrastructure and if so, the details thereof; (b)  the  details  of  the  MCA  V3.0  portal  launched  by  the  Government  for  enhancing  egovernance along with the number of beneficiaries of the MCA V3.0 portal; (c)  whether  the  Government  has  undertaken  any  study  to  understand  the  impact  of Artificial Intelligence in anti-competitive practice and if so, the details thereof; and (d) the details of the steps taken by the Competition Commission of India to reduce the ill-use of Artificial Intelligence in conducting anti-competitive practices?

## ANSWER

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

[SHRI HARSH MALHOTRA]

(a) & (b): The MCA21 portal was launched in 2006 to digitise corporate filings, improve compliance and provide stakeholders with secured access to MCA services. Version-3 of MCA21 has been launched to further strengthen  enforcement,  promote  Ease  of  Doing Business  and  enhance  user  experience.  Through  MCA21  V3,  functionalities  like  Web filings,  e-Adjudication,  e-Consultation,  e-Book,  Learning  Management  System  etc  have been introduced. Around 21.40 lakh Companies & LLPs are availing the Services of MCA21 portal.  Additionally,  more  than  60  lakh  individual  users  including  Directors,  Practicing Professionals, Company Nodal Officers are directly using MCA21 services.

(c) &  (d):  The  Competition  Commission  of  India  (CCI)  has  commissioned  a  study  on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Competition by Management Development Institute Society, Gurugram (MDIS).

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