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Lok Sabha Question No. 2559 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-19
Subject: Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Bhola Singh, Sukanta Majumdar, Vinod Kumar Sonkar, Raja Amareshwara Naik

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2559

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 19-12-2023)

BROADCASTING SERVICES (REGULATION) BILL, 2023

## 2559. SHRI BHOLA SINGH:

DR. SUKANTA MAJUMDAR:

SHRI VINOD KUMAR SONKAR:

SHRI RAJA AMARESHWARA NAIK:

Will  the  Minister  of  INFORMATION  AND  BROADCASTING  be  pleased  to state:

- (a) whether the Government has proposed to bring Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023,  with  a  consolidated  regulatory  framework  for  the  broadcasting  sector,  extending  to (Over-the-Top) OTT content and digital media;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the proposed bill has arrangement of the establishment of aBroadcast Advisory Council and the apex decision-making body;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the other steps taken by the Government for effective regulatory framework in keeping with the technological advancements in the sector?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING AND MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR)

(a)  to    (e):With  the  advent  of  new  technologies  and  platforms,  various  categories  of broadcasting  services  have  emerged  such  as  internet  based  services  like  IPTV,  OTT platforms  etc.  and  also  existing  technologies  like  DTH  and  cable  television  have  gone through substantial change. Central Government has amended the relevant existing laws and Rules  made  thereunder  and  issued/modified  policy  guidelines  governing  broadcasting services  to  keep  pace  with  technological  changes.  The  Ministry  has  prepared  the    draft Broadcasting  Services  (Regulation)  Bill,  2023,  which  seeks  to  replace  the  existing  Cable Television  Networks  (Regulation)  Act,  1995.  The  Bill  streamlines  regulatory  processes, extends its purview to cover the Over-the-Top (OTT) content and digital news, introduces contemporary definitions and provisions for emerging technologies and seeks to strengthen the self-regulatory regime through Broadcast Advisory Council for content regulation, etc. The draft Bill is  available  on  the  Ministry's  Website  along with the  explanatory notes for comments till 15.01.2024.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2555 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-19
Subject: Population of SCs
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Mala Roy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2555 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.12.2023

POPULATION OF SCs

2555. SHRIMATI MALA ROY:

## Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the efforts made to understand the current demographics of Schdeuled Castes (SCs) in the country; and

(b) the total number of SCs in the country?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI RAMDAS ATHAWALE)

(a) & (b): As per Census 2011,total population of India is 1,210,854,977,of which 201,378,372 are SCs, The population of total SCs at India/States & UTs/District level is available online at website  www.censusindia-gov.in in the Table *PCA (SC): Primary census abstract data for Scheduled Castes State, District" The URL link to access the data is state distt sc xls:

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2549 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-19
Subject: Nationwide Naming Format
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Mohanbhai Kalyanji Kundariya, Dipsinh Shankarsinh Rathod

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2549

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 TH  DECEMBER, 2023/ AGRAHAYANA 28, 1945 (SAKA)

NATIONWIDE NAMING FORMAT

2549.      SHRI MOHANBHAI KALYANJI KUNDARIYA: SHRI DIPSINH SHANKARSINH RATHOD:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  discrepancies  in  names  and naming  conventions  among  different  States  in  the  country  particularly when names on passports, educational certificates and identity documents  do  not  align  can  sometimes  create  precarious  situations  for citizens;

(b)  whether  the  Government  intend  to  resolve  this  by  introducing  a mandatory naming format nationwide; and

(c) if so, the details regarding the proposed compulsory name format and if not, the expected timeframe for such an initiative?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

(a) to (c):  The draft Model Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Rules, 2023 framed under the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2023 provides for capturing name in the format as first name, middle name and last name, in that order, without abbreviation, for uniformity in registration of births and deaths.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2547 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-19
Subject: Reservation for ex-Agniveers in CAPFs
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Sunil Kumar Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2547

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 TH  DECEMBER, 2023/ AGRAHAYANA 28, 1945 (SAKA)

RESERVATION FOR EX-AGNIVEERS IN CAPFs

†2547.      SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SINGH:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government has decided to provide reservation for ex-agniveers for appointment in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs);

(b) if so, the percentage of reservation fixed;

(c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  provide  any  exemption  to ex-agniveers for recruitment in CAPFs;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e)  the  steps  taken  by  Government  to  enforce  reservation  benefitted exemption prescribed for re-appointment of ex-agniveers in CAPFs?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

(a) to (e): The  Government  has  created  new  category  of  Ex-Agniveer  in the  recruitment  to  the  post  of  Constable  (General  Duty)/  Rifleman  in Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles (CAPFs & AR) respectively with the following provisions for them:

- (i) Reservation of 10% of vacancies.
- (ii) 3 years relaxation in prescribed upper age limit. Further age relaxation of 5 years beyond the prescribed upper age limit will be given to the candidates of the first batch of Agniveer; and
- (iii) Exemption from the Physical Efficiency Test (PET).

Accordingly,  necessary  amendments  by  incorporating  the  aforesaid provisions for Ex- Agniveers in the Recruitment Rules of Constable (GD) in Central  Armed  Police  Forces  and  Assam  Rifles  (CAPFs  &  AR)  have  been notified.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2546 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-19
Subject: Adoption of Villages for Development of Animal Husbandry
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Keshari Devi Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2546

TO BE ANSWERED ON 19 TH  DECEMBER, 2023

## ADOPTION OF VILLAGES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY

2546. SHRIMATI KESHARI DEVI PATEL:

## Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government plans to adopt villages for the development of animal husbandry in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the details of the estimated funds needed for the said initiative and target fixed in this regard;
- (c) whether the Government has identified villages across the country for the said purpose;
- (d) if so, the details thereof including Uttar Pradesh; and
- (e) the time by which it is likely to be implemented?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

(SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a) to (e) No Sir. The Government has no such plan to adopt villages for the development of animal husbandry in the country. However, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India is implementing various schemes to supplement the efforts of States/UTs for promotion and development of animal husbandry and dairying across the country including Uttar Pradesh such as:

1. Rashtriya Gokul Mission,
2. National Programme for Dairy Development,
3. Dairy Processing and Infrastructure Development Fund,
4. Supporting Dairy Cooperatives and Farmer Producer Organizations engaged in dairy activities
5. National Livestock Mission,
6. Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund
7. Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme
8. Livestock Census and Integrated Sample Survey

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2544 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-19
Subject: Foreign Contribution Regulation Act
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Naba (Hira) Kumar Sarania

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2544

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 TH  DECEMBER, 2023/ AGRAHAYANA 28, 1945 (SAKA)

FOREIGN CONTRIBUTION REGULATION ACT

†2544.      SHRI NABA KUMAR SARANIA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  the  number  of  Non-Government  Organisations  (NGOs)  in  the  country which  are  registered  under  FCRA  from  abroad  along  with,  State-wise including  the  number  of  NGOs  of  the  North  Eastern  States  along  with details thereof;

(b) the number of NGOs which applied for registration under FCRA during the last two years;

(c) the number of such NGOs who have been registered as well as rejected along with the reasons of their rejections with details; and

(d) the number of NGOs received funds from abroad under FCRA NGO-wise during the last three years and if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

(a): In order to accept foreign contribution, the associations/NGOs have to  obtain  registration  or  prior  permission  under  the  Foreign  Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA, 2010). State-wise details of associations/NGOs  including associations/NGOs  of  the North Eastern States registered under FCRA, 2010 are available in public domain on the web portal of FCRA i.e. https://fcraonline.nic.in.

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 2544 FOR 19.12.2023

(b) & (c): A total of 1615 applications for registration under FCRA, 2010 were  received  in  last  two  years  i.e.  2021  and  2022.  Out  of  these,  722 applications have been granted and 225 applications have been rejected as on 14.12.2023. The refusal of these applications was due to not fulfilling the eligibility criteria in accordance with the provisions of the FCRA, 2010 and rules made thereunder.

(d): A total of 13520 associations/NGOs have received total Rs. 55741.51 crores foreign contribution in last three financial year (F.Y.) i.e. F.Y. 20192020 to F.Y. 2021-2022.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2536 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-19
Subject: OTT Market
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: D.K. Suresh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2536 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.12.2023

## OTT MARKET

2536. SHRI D.K. SURESH:

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is true that India emerges as the world's fastest growing Over-the-Top (OTT) market;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether the Government has introduced any new rules to regulate the OTT service providers and digital content providers in the country;
- (d)  if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (e)  whether the Government has any proposal to introduce a regulation on the OTT; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be introduced?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR):

- (a) & (b): Rapid adoption and expansion of Internet infrastructure, alongwith low internet prices, has led to rapid growth of Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms and their viewership in India in recent years.
- (c) to (f): The Government has notified Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 on 25th February, 2021 under Information Technology Act, 2000 which inter alia provides for publishers of online curated content (OTT platforms) to adhere to a Code of Ethics laid down in the Rules..

The Rules also provide for a three-tier grievance redressal mechanism to look into grievances! complaints relating to violation of the Code of Ethics by the publishers (OTT platforms).
Lok Sabha Question No. 2535 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-19
Subject: Tapping the Potential of Youth
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Dharambir Singh, Ranjanben Dhananjay Bhatt, Mitesh Rameshbhai (Bakabhai) Patel, Shardaben Anilbhai Patel

## Government of India Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2535

TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.12.2023

Tapping the Potential of Youth

## 2535. SHRI DHARAMBIR SINGH:

SHRIMATI RANJANBEN DHANANJAY BHATT: SHRI MITESH RAMESHBHAI PATEL (BAKABHAI): SHRIMATI SHARDABEN ANILBHAI PATEL:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that the country has the largest youth population in the world; and
- (b) if  so,  the  strategies  implemented  to  tap  this  potential  for  the development of the nation?

## THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

## ANSWER (SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR)

- (a) Yes,  Sir.  As  per  'Youth  In  India  2022'  report  published  by  Social Statistics  Division,  National  Statistical  Office,  Ministry  of  Statistics  & Programme Implementation, India has the largest youth population in the world.
- (b) In  order  to  harness  this potential  and  to  optimally  tap  constructive and creative energies of the youth, the Department of Youth Affairs under the  Ministry  of  Youth  Affairs  and  Sports,  pursues  the  twin  objectives  of personality-building and nation-building, that is, developing the personality of youth and involving them in various nation-building activities through its field  organizations  and  various  schemes.  For  example  National  Service Scheme (NSS) is engaged in developing the personality and character of

the student youth through voluntary community  service. 'Education through Service' is the purpose of the NSS. Similarly, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) through its various programmes and interventions is reaching out to the rural youth for their empowerment  and  civic  engagement.  The  existing  network  of  3.04  lakh village based Youth Clubs with youth membership of 52.11 lakh shows its expanding outreach among youth. Moreover, recently, an overarching enabling mechanism- Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), an autonomous body under the Department of Youth A ff airs  has  been  established,  which  is  powered  by  technology,  for  youth development  and  youth  led  development  through  'Kartavya  Bodh'  and 'Seva  Bhaav',  during  the  Amrit  Kaal.  This  mechanism  would  provide equitable access to opportunities for youth to actualize their aspirations and build an Amrit Bharat by 2047.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2533 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-19
Subject: Central Empowered Committee
Ministry: PANCHAYATI RAJ
Asked by: Jagannath Sarkar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2533

ANSWERED ON 19/12/2023

## CENTRAL EMPOWERED COMMITTEE

## 2533. SHRI JAGANNATH SARKAR:

Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the Annual Action Plan submitted regarding Panchayati Raj by the States/UTs for consideration and approved by Central Empowered Committee under the Programme; and
- (b) the quantum of funds released to the States under the programme so far?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR PANCHAYATI RAJ

## (SHRI KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL)

- (a) Ministry is implementing the revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) scheme from 2022-23 to 2025-2026 with the main objective for capacitating Panchayati Raj institutions (PRIs) through imparting training to all the Elected Representatives (ERs) and other stakeholders to develop their governance capabilities for leadership roles to enable the Gram Panchayats to function effectively  and  to  deliver  on  Sustainable  Development  Goals  through  Localization  at grassroot level.  Under the scheme, the funding pattern for State components is in the ratio of 60:40 among Centre and State, except NE, Hilly States and UT of Jammu & Kashmir where Central and State Share is in the ration of 90:10. For the Union Territories, Central Share is 100%.  Annual Action  Plan  of  all  States/  UTs  except  Puducherry  &  Lakshadweep  have  been  considered  and approved by the Central Empowered Committee (CEC).
- (b) Under the scheme, an amount of Rs. 1238.34 cr. has been released to States/ UTs during the F.Y. 2022-23 and 2023-24 (as on 15.12.2023).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 220 (STARRED), answered on 2023-12-18
Subject: Filling of ITRs from Telangana
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Gaddam Ranjith Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.220

ANSWERED ON - 18/12/2023

## 'FILING OF ITRs FROM TELANGANA'

## *220. DR. G. RANJITH REDDY:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether the  filing  of  Income  Tax  Returns  (ITRs)  from  Telangana  have  gone  up  from 21.58 lakhs in 2019-20 to 26.92 lakhs in 2022-23 registering a growth of 25 per cent in four years when compared to national average of 15 per cent and if so, the details thereof.
- (b) the details of inference that is likely to be drawn by the Government from filing of more ITRs from Telangana; and
- (c) the manner in which Telangana is likely to be helped and pushed by the Government to contribute more to the economy of the country and become growth engine of the country .

## ANSWER THE FINANCE MINSTER

(SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMN)

- (a), (b) & (c): A statement is laid on the table of the house:

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *220 FOR ANSWER ON 18 th  DECEMBER 2023 REGARDING 'FILING OF ITRs FROM TELANGANA'

(a)      The filing of Income Tax Returns (ITRs) from Telangana have gone up from 21.58 lakhs in F.Y. 2019-20 to 26.92 lakhs in F.Y. 2022-23 registering a growth of 24.75 per cent in four years. At national level ITRs has gone up from 6.78 Crore in F.Y. 2019-20 to 7.78Cr. in F.Y. 2022-23 registering a growth of 14.75 per cent.

(b) The increase in filing of ITRs in Telangana would be due to a combination of factors such  as  economic  growth,  employments  opportunities,  technological  developments,  better  tax compliance etc.

(c)  The  government  accords  great  importance  to  the  growth  of  all  state  economies  including Telangana and growth in filing in ITRs, as highlighted in answer to part (a), reflects success of economic policies implemented.

The Government has undertaken various measures to incentivize the States, including Telangana, to increase their capital expenditure and contribute more to the economic growth of the  country.  The  Union  Government  has  provided  50-year  interest-free  loans  to  the  state governments under the 'Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment' for the last  three  years to enhance their capital expenditure. An overall sum of Rs. 1.3 lakh crore has been budgeted for the Scheme during the ongoing financial year 2023-24.

In addition, tax devolution installments to the State Governments have been frontloaded to enable them to speed up capital spending, finance their development related expenditure and also to make available resources for priority projects.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 212 (STARRED), answered on 2023-12-18
Subject: Subsuming Fuels under GST
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shyam Yadav Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *212

## TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2023/AGRAHAYANA 27, 1945 (SAKA)

## SUBSUMING FUELS UNDER GST

## *212. SHRI SHYAM SINGH YADAV:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  intends  to  subsume  fuels  like  petrol,  diesel,  natural  gas  and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) under GST;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  made  any  estimate  as  to  how  much  revenue  would  be generated by subsuming or the amount of revenue forgone by not subsuming fuels mentioned above under GST; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF FINANCE SHRIMATI NIRMALA SITHARAMAN

- (a), (b), (c) and (d): A statement is placed on the Table of the House.

## STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  THE  LOK  SABHA  STARRED QUESTION  NO.  212  RAISED  BY  SHRI  SHYAM  SINGH  YADAV  FOR  18 th DECEMBER, 2023 ON SUBSUMING FUELS UNDER GST

(a) and (b): Article 279 A (5) of the Constitution prescribes that the Goods and Service Tax Council  shall  recommend  the  date  on  which  the  goods  and  services  tax  be  levied  on petroleum crude, high speed diesel, motor spirit (commonly known as petrol), natural gas and aviation turbine fuel (ATF). Also, as per the section 9(2) of the CGST Act, inclusion of these products in GST will require recommendation of the GST Council. So far, the GST Council, in which the states are also represented, has not made any recommendation for inclusion of these goods under GST.

(c) and (d): Revenue Generation will depend on the GST rate. At present, these products are not  covered  in  GST  and  no  recommendation  has  been  made  so  far  by  the  GST  Council. Therefore,  it  is  not  possible  to  assess  the  revenue  generated  or  revenue  foregone  by  not subsuming these fuels in GST.

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