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Lok Sabha Question No. 1018 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-29
Subject: Skill Development Training to Youth under PMKVY in Bihar
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Dr. Alok Kumar Suman

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - 1018

ANSWERED ON - 29/07/2024

## SKILL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING TO YOUTH UNDER PMKVY IN BIHAR

1018. DR. ALOK KUMAR SUMAN :

Will the Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether it is a fact that youth are getting skill development training from Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) under Skill India Mission;
- (b) whether  it  is  also  a  fact  that  Bihar  State  has  got  allocation  of  Rs.  128.65  crore  under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana to give training to youth and only Rs. 36.82 crore has been released, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the specified time for release of remaining amount to Bihar State?

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

(SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)

- (a) Under the Govt. of India's Skill India Mission (SIM), the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship  is  implementing  its  flagship  scheme,  Pradhan  Mantri  Kaushal  Vikas  Yojana (PMKVY).  PMKVY  has  two  training  components,  namely,  Short  Term  Training  (STT)  and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Under PMKVY-STT, candidates, including youth, are being trained in short duration courses through empanelled training centres (TCs) across the country, whereas, under PMKVY-RPL component, individuals with prior learning experience or skills are assessed and certified through orientation or bridge courses.
- (b) and (c) The PMKVY Scheme (except PMKVY 1.0 (2015-16) and PMKVY 4.0(2022-26)) had two  components,  namely  Centrally  Sponsored  Centrally  Managed  (CSCM)  component  being implemented through National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Centrally Sponsored State Managed (CSSM) component being implemented through State Skill Development Mission of the States/UTs. There is no provision of state wise funds allocation under central component (CSCM).

Under State component of PMKVY during PMKVY 2.0 (2016-20) and PMKVY 3.0 (2020-22), funds and corresponding physical targets have been allocated State-wise. For the State of Bihar, Rs. 128.66 crore was allocated under PMKVY 2.0 and 3.0. Out of which, Rs. 36.82 crore was released. Out of total released funds (Rs. 36.82 crore), Rs. 5.96 crore have been spent by the State of Bihar and the unspent amount has been deposited back to the Consolidated Fund of India

However,  under  Central  component  of  PMKVY,  Rs.  516.39  crore  has  been  disbursed  to training centres in the State of Bihar since 2015 for the implementation of the scheme.

Under PMKVY4.0, the current version of the scheme under implementation from FY 202223  onwards,  there  is  no  state  managed  component  as  it  is  being  implemented  as  a  Central Sector Scheme. Accordingly, there is no direct allocation/disbursement of any funds to States.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1017 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-29
Subject: National Action Programme to Combat Desertification
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Shri G Lakshminarayana

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1017

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.07.2024

## National Action Programme to Combat Desertification

## 1017.   SHRI G LAKSHMINARAYANA:

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

- (a) the details of the implementation status of the National Action Programme to Combat Desertification (NAPCD) in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh State, including specific projects undertaken and current status thereof;
- (b) the  total  funds  allocated  and  disbursed  under  NAPCD to  Anantapur district  during  the last five years, along with the sources of funding;
- (c) the details of funds utilized during the specified period;
- (d) the measures taken to address desertification and land degradation issues in said district under  the  NAPCD,  including  details  of  community  involvement,  sustainable  land management practices and ecological restoration efforts; and
- (e) whether any challenges encountered in the implementation of NAPCD initiatives in the said district, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) India  is  a  party  to  the  UN  Convention  to  Combat  Desertification  (UNCCD)  and  the National Action Plan to Combat  Desertification, 2023  was  prepared taking due consideration  of  the  country's  commitments  for  restoration  of  26  million  hectares  of degraded  land  by  2030,  initiative  for  enhanced  South-South  Cooperation  that  aims  to share experiences  on Sustainable  Land  Management  (SLM)  strategies  and  create additional  carbon  sink  of  2.5  -  3  billion  tonnes  of  CO2  equivalent  by  2030  through additional  forest  and  tree  cover.  The  plan  further  suggests  indicative  models  under  the categorization  of  remedial  and  preventive  models for  combating  land  degradation  and desertification  and  details  about  the  new  initiatives  to  address  the  issues  of  land degradation.

The National Action Plan to Combat Desertification, 2023 highlights the need for a synergistic, efficient planning and implementation of the eco-restoration initiatives in the country by converging all afforestation schemes in the country to provide the muchneeded impetus and focus on addressing the sustainable management of forest and natural resources  available  in  the  specific  landscape,  and  an  effective  planning  and  a  wider selection of vulnerable and potentially vulnerable sites capable of supporting progressive and sustainable eco-restoration interventions. The Plan emphasizes on convergence of the various schemes for restoration of the degraded land and does not have any provision for financial assistance.

- (b) to (e)  Does not arise in view of (a) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1016 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-29
Subject: Comprehensive Employment Policy
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri Rahul Kaswan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1016

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 TH  JULY, 2024

## COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT POLICY

## 1016. SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government has formulated/envisaged a comprehensive employment policy for the country in view of the grave problem of unemployment in the country; and
- (b) if so, its brief outline and time frame for its implementation in key areas particularly in the areas of skill development and entrepreneurship, micro, small and medium enterprises?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  &  (b):  In  order  to  study  various  facets  of  the  employment  & unemployment scenario in the country, the Government has launched surveys on both supply side (i.e. Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) and demand side ( i.e. Quarterly Employment Survey (QES), Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) etc. ).

Employment generation coupled with improving employability is the priority of the Government. Accordingly, the Government of India has taken various steps by implementing various programmes in key areas like Skill development and entrepreneurship, micro, small and medium enterprises etc.  for generating employment in the country.

Ministry  of  Micro,  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises  (MSME) implements  various  schemes/programmes  for  the  promotion  and development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector across the country which inter alia include Prime Minister's Employment  Generation  Programme  (PMEGP),  Micro  and  Small Enterprises-Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP), Scheme of Fund  for  Regeneration  of  Traditional  Industries  (SFURTI),  Credit Guarantee  Scheme  for  Micro  and  Small  Enterprises  (CGTMSE),  A Scheme for Promotion of Innovation, Rural Industries and Entrepreneurship (ASPIRE), Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme (ESDP), National Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe Hub (NSSH) etc.

Under the Govt of India's Skill India Mission (SIM), the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) delivers skill, reskill  and  up-skill  training  through  an  extensive  network  of  skill development centres/colleges/institutes etc. under various schemes, viz.  Pradhan  Mantri  Kaushal  Vikas  Yojana  (PMKVY),  Jan  Sikhshan Sansthan (JSS), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and  Craftsman  Training  Scheme  (CTS)  through  Industrial  Training Institutes (ITIs).

Startup  India  is  an  initiative  of  Department  of  Promotion  of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The Government with an intent to  build  a  strong  ecosystem  for  nurturing  innovation,  startups  and encouraging investments in the startup ecosystem of the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1014 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-29
Subject: Promotion of Sustainable Tourism
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Anurag Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1014 ANSWERED ON 29.07.2024

## PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM

## 1014 SHRI ANURAG SHARMA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the initiatives taken/being taken by the Government to  promote  sustainable  tourism  and  protect  our  natural  and cultural heritage;
- (b) whether the Government has any plans to support and promote tourism in underdeveloped or less-visited regions in the country; and
- (c)
- if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM      (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a): The  Ministry  of  Tourism  promotes  India  in  a  holistic  manner, through various initiatives. As part of on-going activities, promotion of Sustainable  Tourism,  natural  and  cultural  heritage  and  lesser-known destinations, is also taken up.

The  Ministry  of  Tourism  has  formulated  a  National  Strategy  for 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  Swadesh  Darshan  2.0  scheme  has  been  initiated  with  the objective of developing sustainable and  responsible destinations following a tourist & destination centric approach. (b) to (c): Dekho Apna Desh initiative of the Ministry creates awareness about the rich heritage and culture of the country as well as to promote the lesser-known destinations of the country. The Ministry of Tourism also regularly promotes various lesser-known tourist destinations through its website and social media promotions, as also events and festivals.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1012 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-29
Subject: National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) for  Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Daggumalla Prasada Rao

## Government of India Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Department of Sports

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1012

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.07.2024

National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) for Andhra Pradesh

1012. SHRI DAGGUMALLA PRASADA RAO:

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

(a) the details of athletes from the State of Andhra Pradesh who have received support under the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) during the last five years, sports- wise;

(b) the details of proposals received from the State of Andhra Pradesh for the development of Sports Infrastructure under the NSDF during the last five years;

(c)  the  details  of  such  proposals  approved  and  pending  under  the NSDF alongwith the reasons for their pendency; and

(d) the details of funds disbursed and the status of their utilization?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS [DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA]

(a) The details of athletes from the State of Andhra Pradesh who have received support under the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) during the last five years, sports-wise are attached at Annexure-I.

(b) to (d): No proposal has been received from the State of Andhra Pradesh for the development of Sports Infrastructure under the NSDF during the last five years.

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Annexure I

ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (a)  OF  THE  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1012 FOR REPLY ON 29.07.2024 ASKED BY SHRI DAGGUMALLA PRASADA RAO REGARDING 'NATIONAL SPORTS DEVELOPMENT FUND (NSDF) FOR ANDHRA PRADESH'

|   S. No. | Name                           | Discipline    |
|----------|--------------------------------|---------------|
|        1 | Jyoti Surekha                  | Archery       |
|        2 | Dhiraj Bommadevora             | Archery       |
|        3 | K. Srikanth                    | Badminton     |
|        4 | Ranki Reddy                    | Badminton     |
|        5 | Garga Krishna Prasad           | Badminton     |
|        6 | Sai Charan Koya                | Badminton     |
|        7 | Shikha Gautam                  | Badminton     |
|        8 | RanglaVenkat Rahul             | Weightlifting |
|        9 | Kolli Varalaxm I Pavani Kumari | Weightlifting |
|       10 | Dhiraj Bommadevara             | Archery       |
|       11 | Dandi Jyothika Sri             | Athletics     |
|       12 | Jyothi Yarraji                 | Athletics     |
|       13 | Satwaiksairaj Rankireddy       | Badminton     |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1009 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-29
Subject: Mental Exploitation and Harrasment of the Workers
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri Arun Kumar Sagar

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

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1009 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.07.2024

## MENTAL EXPLOITATION AND HARRASMENT OF THE WORKERS

†1009 . SHRI ARUN KUMAR SAGAR:

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

- (a)whether the Government is aware of the mental exploitation and harassment being inflicted upon the workers by the Directors of the Private Enterprises and Companies in utter violation of labour laws in Shahjahanpur Parliamentary Constituency of Uttar Pradesh;
- (b)if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)the action taken/likely to be taken by the Government so far in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Labour being under the Concurrent List, the enforcement of  labour  laws  is  done  by  the  State  Governments  and  the  Central Government  in  their  respective  jurisdictions.  While  in  the  Central Sphere, the enforcement is done through the Inspecting Officers of Central Industrial Relations Machinery, the compliance in the State Sphere is ensured through the State Labour Enforcement Machinery.

As per the information received from the State Government  of  Uttar  Pradesh,  no  such  incidence  regarding  the mental exploitation and harassment being inflicted upon the workers by  the  Directors  of  the  Private  Enterprises  and  Companies  in Shahjahanpur Parliamentary Constituency of Uttar Pradesh has been reported.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1007 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-29
Subject: Functioning of Khelo India Centres in Bihar
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Sunil Kumar

(a) Yes, Sir.

- (b) State-wise number of KICs functioning in the country, including the State of Bihar, are available at https://dashboard.kheloindia.gov.in/.
- (c)  to  (e)  One  Khelo  India  Centre  for  Football  has  been  notified  at  High School Amain, Parasbigha, Pashchim Champaran, in Valmiki Nagar Parliamentary Constituency of Bihar, under the Khelo India Scheme.

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1007

## ANSWERED ON 29.07.2024

Functioning of Khelo India Centres in Bihar

†1007 . SHRI SUNIL KUMAR:

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

- (a) whether the Government is imparting training to the athletes by setting up Khelo India Centres (KICs);
- (b) if so, the number of KICs functioning in the country, State-wise including Bihar State;
- (c) the number  of KICs functioning in Valmiki Nagar Parliamentary Constituency of Bihar;
- (d) if not, whether the Government proposes to set up KICs therein; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS { DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA }
Lok Sabha Question No. 1005 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-29
Subject: New Transfer Policy in  Kendriya Vidyalayas
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri M K Raghavan, Shri M K Raghavan

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1005 ANSWERED ON 29.07.2024

## NEW TRANSFER POLICY IN KENDRIYA VIDYALAYAS 1005   SHRI M K RAGHAVAN:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  observed  that  the  new  transfer  certificate  policy offered to students in Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) largely affects in the mid-term transfers of the children and their parents, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the details on the rationale behind such transfer certificate policy for children;
- (c) whether  the new  policy affects a large number  of  employers  of  Central Government,  Defence  and  Paramilitary  Force  employees  who  are  frequently transferred and needs their wards to be moved to a nearby schools close to their place of posting; and
- (d) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

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

(a)  to  (d)  Kendriya  Vidyalayas  (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. At present, 1253 KVs are functioning across the country.

As per information received from Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), in KVS Admission Guidelines 2024-25, the class strength of all classes has been re-worked as per mandate of National Education Policy-2020 and also as per Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act, 2009) and demand of affiliating body, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for attainment of learning outcomes and to  maintain  healthy  pupil-  teacher  ratio.  Further,  admissions  on  the  basis  of  transfer certificate have been permitted up to the class strength of 50 for classes II to VIII and even beyond 50 for classes IX to XII.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1004 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-29
Subject: Technical Glitches in the IT Portal
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri  Selvaganapathi T.M.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1004

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE 29 th  JULY, 2024 SHRAVAN 7, 1946 (SAKA)

## 'TECHNICAL GLITCHES IN THE IT PORTAL'

## 1004. SHRI  SELVAGANAPATHI T.M.:

- Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that many employers are not able to issue Form 16 certificates to staff  due to processing  delays  and  technical  glitches  in  the  IT  portal  as  well  as  challenges  arising  from    new norms related to the PAN-Aadhaar link, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether it is also a fact that similar glitches in the IT portal were noticed during last year  too; (c) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken in this regard; (d) whether it is also true that the TRACES portal is taking more than 30-35 days to process returns,
- if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether it is true that in case where PANs are inoperative or the salaries are below the threshold limit, the system is raising Tax demand towards employers, if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) No, Sir. (b) No, Sir. (c) In view of answer to (a) & (b), the question does not arise. (d) No, Sir.

- (e) In case of inoperative PANs, tax demands are being raised as per the provisions of section 206AA of the Income-tax Act, 1961 and CBDT Circular No. 3 of 2023 dated 28.03.2023 and Circular No. 6/2024 dated 23.04.2024. In case where salary is below threshold limit, no tax demands are being raised.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1003 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-29
Subject: Bi-annual Admission Process
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1003

ANSWERED ON 29.07.2024

## BI-ANNUAL ADMISSION PROCESS

## 1003 SHRI LAVU SRI KRISHNA DEVARAYALU:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has conducted any research/survey/study for allowing educational institutions to implement a bi-annual admission process as seen in foreign institutions; (b)  If  so,  the  details  thereof  indicating  the  commencement  of  such  bi-annual  admission processes in educational institutions across the country; (c) the details of the educational institutions that have been authorised to carry out bi-annual admissions, State-wise especially from Andhra Pradesh; (d)  whether the Government has carried out any promotional/awareness campaign for this purpose, if so, the details thereof including the funds allocated and utilised for the same; and (e) whether the Government has considered setting up any mechanism to overview institutions

- allowed to take students via bi-annual admissions, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (e):  The  National  Education  Policy  (NEP),  2020  acknowledges  that  as  India  moves towards becoming a knowledge economy and society, more and more young Indians are likely to aspire for higher education. The policy also envisions to achieve 50% Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education, by 2035. As  per  the  information  received  from  the  University  Grants  Commission  (UGC),  the Commission in it's 580 th  meeting held on 15 th  May, 2024 has approved the policy of allowing Higher  Educational  Institutions  (HEIs)  to  admit  students  twice  a  year,  in  July/August  and January/February.  However,  admitting  students  twice  a  year  is  optional  for  the  HEIs, depending on their preparedness to handle such biannual admissions. Willing HEIs have to carefully plan to admit students twice a year, with the approval of the institutional statutory bodies, based on the availability of infrastructure, teaching resources, and support systems. The  mode  of  admission  process,  quality  of  education,  access  to  support  systems  and adherence to the academic calendar have to be the same for all the students, regardless of the cycle in which they are admitted. This aims to increase GER, improve access to higher education, provide more flexibility for both students and HEIs, make better use of infrastructure, attract international students, and foster collaboration with Foreign Universities.

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