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Lok Sabha Question No. 1137 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-29
Subject: Adivasi Jeevan Auditorium
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Chintamani Maharaj

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1137 ANSWERED ON 29.07.2024

## ADIVASI JEEVAN AUDITORIUM

†1137. SHRI CHINTAMANI MAHARAJ:

Will the Minister of CULTUREbe pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Adivasi Jeevan Auditorium can be provided in Surguja Parliamentary Constituency in the State of Chhattisgarh to protect the items, customs and other symbols associated with tribal customs, traditions and culture; and
- (b)  if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)& (b) There  is  no  such  proposal  under  the  consideration  of  Government  of India to provide Adivasi Jeevan Auditorium in Surguja Parliamentary Constituency in the  State  of  Chhattisgarh.  However,  the  State  Government  can  send  the  proposal under  Article  275  through  State  Level  Executive  Committee  chaired  by  Chief Secretary  for  consideration  of  Project  Approval  Committee  chaired  by  Secretary, Tribal Affairs wherein grants are given to the State.

Further, Ministry of Culture administers a scheme by the name of 'Scheme of Financial Assistance for Construction of Tagore Cultural Complexes (TCC)' with the objective  to  provide  financial  support  to  NGOs,  Trusts,  Societies,  Government Sponsored  Bodies,  State/  UT  Government  Universities,  Central/State  Government Agencies/Bodies,  Municipal  Corporations  etc.  for  creation  of  new  large  Cultural Spaces such as Auditorium with facilities and infrastructure for stage performances (dance, drama and music), exhibitions, seminars, literary activities, green rooms, etc. The Scheme also provides support for restoration, renovation, extension, alteration, upgradation, modernization of existing cultural facilities (Rabindra Bhawans, Rangshalas, Multipurpose Cultural Complexes) etc. Under this scheme, grant of upto Rs. 15.00crore is provided.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1133 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-29
Subject: Accounting Standards for Insurance Sector
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Sudheer Gupta, Shri Dhairyasheel Sambhajirao Mane

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1133

ANSWERED ON - 29.07.2024

## ACCOUNTING STANDARDS FOR INSURANCE SECTOR

1133.  SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA and SHRI DHAIRYASHEEL SAMBHAJIRAO MANE

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government along with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) proposes to aggregate accounting and auditing firms and have accounting standards for the insurance sector and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) in the country;
- (b)  if  so,  the  manner  in  which  it  will  help  in  improving  the  corporate  governance  in  the country;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  held  any  discussion  with  Reserve  Bank  of  India  and Insurance Companies regarding proposed accounting standards for banks and insurance companies; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the time by which these standards will be implemented?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): In order to remain converged with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Ministry of Corporate Affairs has notified the Indian Accounting Standards under Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 in compliance with Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013. Insurance companies are following the same.

Recently, IFRS 17 - Insurance Contracts has been issued internationally which provides a single accounting model that measures insurance contracts using current estimates so that investors  across  the  globe  can  understand  and  compare  the  financial  positions  and performances of companies that issue insurance contracts in any country.

A  discussion  with  respect  to  Ind  AS  117,  which  is  in  line  with  IFRS  17,  has  been  held between Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). IRDAI has held discussions with Insurance Companies for implementation of IFRS/IND AS in insurance sector. There is no proposal for such standard to be notified for LLPs at this stage.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1131 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-29
Subject: Funds allotted for civic amenities in Delhi
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Ramvir Singh Bidhuri

## Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Economic Affairs

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1131

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, JULY 29, 2024/7 SHRAVAN, 1946 (Saka)

## FUNDS ALLOTTED FOR CIVIC AMENITIES IN DELHI

## 1131. SHRI RAMVIR SINGH BIDHURI:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the funds allocated by the Government for construction of Pragati Maidan Tunnel, Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan and Yashobhumi in Dwarka; and
- (b)  the  total  expenditure  incurred  by  the  Government  on  Housing,  Road  and  Transport, Education, Police, Health, NDMC, DDA, Cantonment Board in Delhi and pensions of Delhi Government Staff during the years 2022-23 and 2023-24?

## A N S W E R

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

- (a) Details of fund allocated so far by the Union Government are in table below:
- (b) For  National  Capital  Territory  of  Delhi,  various  support  is  provided  by  the  Union Government every year. These inter-alia include:-

| Pragati Maidan Tunnel                        | ₹ 923.16 crore*                              |
|----------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------|
| Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan            | NIL                                          |
| Yashobhumi in Dwarka                         | ₹ 2442.39 crore                              |
| * ₹ 923.16 crore includes 20% share of ITPO. | * ₹ 923.16 crore includes 20% share of ITPO. |

| Particular ( ₹ crore)              |   Actuals 2022-23 |   RE 2023-24 |
|------------------------------------|-------------------|--------------|
| Demand No. 57 (Transfers to Delhi) |            960.49 |      1168.01 |
| Delhi Police                       |          11786.1  |     12267.8  |
| Pensions of Delhi Government Staff |           4182.8  |      4403.05 |

For other functions, data on the support provided is not centrally maintained.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1130 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-29
Subject: Functioning of ESIC Hospitals and Dispensaries
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri Kamakhya Prasad Tasa

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1130 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.07.2024

## FUNCTIONING OF ESIC HOSPITALS AND DISPENSARIES

1130. SHRI KAMAKHYA PRASAD TASA:

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

- (a)the  details  of  the  Employees  State  Insurance  Corporation  (ESIC) hospitals and dispensaries functioning in the North-Eastern Region, along with the number of doctors deployed to provide proper health
- facilities therein, State-wise;

(b)the steps taken/being taken for improving the doctor-patient ratio in the ESIC hospitals and dispensaries in North-Eastern Region; and (c)the details of hospitals empanelled with ESIC in North Eastern Region

- and their validity?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): There  are  2  Employees'  State  Insurance  Corporation  (ESIC)  run hospitals,  one  at  Beltola  (Guwahati)  and  the  other  at  Tinsukia  in  the state of Assam, where total 41 doctors have been deployed.  In addition, there  are  3  ESIC  run  Dispensary-cum-Branch  Offices  (DCBOs)  in  the North  Eastern  region,  one  each  at  Papumpare  (Arunachal  Pradesh), Darrang (Assam) and Imphal West (Manipur), where one doctor at each location has been deployed.

In  addition,  there  are  41  ESI  dispensaries  which  are  run  by  the states under the ESI Scheme (ESIS).

- (b): ESIC  has  taken  steps  for  expansion  of  medical  services  and infrastructure  in  North  Eastern  region.    It  has  issued  necessary instructions in this regard on 24.06.2024 for upgrading all the ESIC run one  doctor  dispensaries  to  two  doctor  dispensaries  with  a  view  to strengthen the primary care services and designate these dispensaries as hub facilities to provide medical services.  It also includes reducing the threshold limit of Insured Persons due to low population density in order to improve the doctor-patient ratio.

Contd..2/-

:: 2 :: (c): The empanelment of hospitals/health facilities for providing super speciality medical services to ESI beneficiaries is done by the ESIC for two years.  This includes 29 hospitals/ health facilities in Assam and 1 (one) each in Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1129 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-29
Subject: Atal Pension Yojana
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri Ramasahayam Raghuram Reddy

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1129 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.07.2024

## ATAL PENSION YOJANA

1129. SHRI RAMASAHAYAM RAGHURAM REDDY:

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

- (a)the details of pension provided under Atal Pension Yojana (APY), State-wise and yearwise;
- (b)whether  the  Government  has  reviewed  the  functioning  of  the scheme as the number of beneficiaries has remained miniscule; and
- (c)if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Atal Pension Yojana (APY) was launched on 9th May, 2015, and was operationalised w.e.f. 1st June, 2015. Minimum age of joining APY is 18 years and maximum age is 40 years. As per the Scheme, subscriber shall receive a government guaranteed minimum pension of Rs. 1000 per month, Rs. 2000 per month, Rs. 3000 per month, Rs. 4000 per month or Rs. 5000 per month, after the age of 60 years until death, depending on the contribution chosen by the beneficiary.  The pension benefit under APY is expected to start from 2035 onwards.

The enrolment under APY has grown steadily with a total of 6,71,84,348 subscribers enrolled as on 20.07.2024, since inception.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1127 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-29
Subject: Regarding the New Labour Codes
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri Manish Tewari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1127 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.07.2024

## REGARDING THE NEW LABOUR CODES

## 1127. SHRI MANISH TEWARI:

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

- (a)whether  the  Government  has  undertaken  any  study/discussion with  labour  groups  and  other  bodies  to  understand  the  issues presented by the Act, if so, the details thereof;
- (b)whether the Government has proposed to make changes to the code based on discussions, if so, the details thereof;
- (c)the details of tentative date for notifying the implementation of the
- new labour codes and the cause of the delay in implementation;
- (d)whether the Government  has  proposed to re-introduce the amended labour codes in Parliament, after discussions with the relevant stakeholders; and
- (e)whether the Government has conducted any study to analyze the impact  of  the  new  codes  on  the  income  of  factory/industry workers and the unorganized sector, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): The Government has undertaken nine tripartite consultations on all the four Codes  on  10.03.2015,  13.04.2015, 06.05.2015, 14.07.2015,  06.10.2015,  04.10.2017,  22.11.2018,  27.11.2018  and 05.11.2019 inviting all Central Trade Unions, Employers' Associations and State Governments.

The 4 Labour Codes were also placed on the website for inviting comments  from  all  stakeholders  including  general  public.  All  the Codes were referred  to  the  Parliamentary  Standing  Committee  on Labour for examination which, in the process of examination of the Codes,  had  invited  the  views/  suggestions  from  Trade  Unions/ Organizations/ Individuals/ Stakeholders and also took oral evidence of  the  representatives  of  Central  Trade  Unions  and  various  other Associations/ Organisations/ Stakeholders.

(b): No.

(c): 'Labour' as a subject is in the Concurrent  List of the Constitution of India and under the Codes, the power to make rules has  been  entrusted  to Central Government  as  well  as  State Governments. As a step towards implementation of the four Labour Codes,  the  Central  Government  has  pre-published  the  draft  Rules, inviting comments of all stakeholders. As per available information, 32, 30, 31 and 31 State/Union Territories have pre-published the draft Rules under the Code on Wages, 2019, the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, the Code on Social Security, 2020 and the Occupational Safety Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 respectively.

(d):    No.

(e):   No.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1122 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-29
Subject: Vacancies in IIT, Tirupati
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Balashowry Vallabhaneni

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1122 ANSWERED ON-29/07/2024

## Vacancies in IIT, Tirupati

## 1122 Shri Balashowry Vallabhaneni:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is true that there are 15 vacancies of faculty out of sanctioned posts of 120 in Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT), Tirupati;
- (b) if  so,  the  manner  in  which  the  Government  is  managing  the  vacancies  -  part-time, contract or re-employment of teachers;
- (c) whether the above vacancies are due to enhancement of students' strength, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has directed all Central Higher Educational Institutions to fill vacancies in a Mission Mode within a period of one year starting from September, 2021; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof along with the status of filling up of above 15 vacancies?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): The  current strength of regular full-time faculty at Indian Institute of Technology, Tirupati is 114. Occurring of vacancies and filling thereof is a continuous process. The vacancies arise due to retirement, resignation and additional requirements on account of enhanced students' strength.

Conducting recruitments of faculty and non-faculty in Mission Mode by Central Higher Education Institutions (CHEIs) is an ongoing effort. In August 2021, all CHEIs were requested to undertake special drive to fill backlog vacancies in their institution in Mission Mode. From September 2022 also, CHEIs have undertaken  Mission Mode Recruitment drive to fill the vacancies, in which a total number of 22,286 posts have been filled-up till 12.02.2024. Out of these,  IITs  have  filled  more  than  1900  faculty  and  3100  non-faculty  positions  during  this period.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1121 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-29
Subject: Loan to MSME Companies
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Matheswaran V S

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1121

ANSWERED ON 29 th  JULY, 2024/ 7 SHRAVAN, 1946 (SAKA)

## LOAN TO MSME COMPANIES

1121. SHRI MATHESWARAN V S: Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: (a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  sanction  loan  at  2.5  percent  interest  rate  to  MSME companies who are involved in business of Export and if so, the details thereof; (b)  whether  the  Government has any proposal  to  provide  other subsidies to  MSME companies who  are involved in business of Export; and (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): To ensure availability of credit at affordable rates to MSME exporters, Ministry of Commerce and Industry in the Government of India is presently providing interest equalisation at 3% for MSME sector on their pre and post shipment rupee export credit. The scheme is in operation upto 31.8.2024.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1118 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-29
Subject: PM SHRI Scheme In Punjab
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - 1118 ANSWERED ON - 29/07/2024

## PM SHRI Scheme In Punjab

1118 Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal: Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state: (a) whether the logjam between the Government and the State Government of Punjab over the PM SHRI Scheme will adversely impact the education in the State of Punjab; (b) whether opting out of Government schemes such as PM SHRI, the State Government of Punjab is depriving its people from the crucial school upgradation as per NEP 2020; (c) the reasons for opting out of the PM SHRI by the State Government of Punjab; and (d) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government so that crucial financial help is not deprived to the schools?

## ANSWER

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

(a): The Cabinet has approved a Centrally Sponsored Scheme Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising  India  (PM  SHRI)  on  7th  September,  2022  to  showcase  the  implementation  of  the National Education Policy 2020 and emerge as exemplar schools over a period of time, and also offer leadership to other schools in the neighbourhood.

Under PM SHRI Scheme, 34 States/UTs including KVS/NVS have signed the MoU. The  State  of  Punjab  had  also  signed  the  MoU  on  28.10.2022  and  participated  in  the transparent challenge method for selection of schools. After that, 241 PM SHRI schools were selected  on  28.03.2023  through  the  selection  process  on  the  recommendation  of  Punjab Government.

Later on, the state of Punjab opted out of PM SHRI Scheme on 18.07.2023. However, now  the  state  of  Punjab,  on  the  repeated  requests  of  Department  of  School  Education  & Literacy, Ministry of Education, has communicated on 26.07.2024 that they will implement PM SHRI Scheme.

Therefore, there is no logjam between the Government and the State Government of Punjab over the PM SHRI Scheme.

(b) to (d): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1117 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-29
Subject: Sanction of ESI Hospital
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri Prabhakar Reddy Vemireddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1117 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.07.2024

## SANCTION OF ESI HOSPITAL

1117. SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDY VEMIREDDY:

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

- (a)whether  it  is  a  fact  that  a  new  100-beded  ESI  hospital  was sanctioned  in  Sri  City,  Nellore  district  in  the  State  of  Andhra Pradesh more than 3 years ago;
- (b)if so, the details thereof and the present status of the project;
- (c)the name of Department which is likely to be started in the said Hospital;
- (d)whether  it  is  also  a  fact  that  the  work  is  not  progressing  as
- expected;
- (e)if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (f)the time by which it is likely to be completed?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (f): The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has given  in-principle  approval  on  05.03.2019  for  setting  up  of  a  100bedded ESI hospital in Sri City of district Nellore (Andhra Pradesh).

This  ESI  hospital  had  been  planned  to  provide  primary, secondary  &  tertiary  care  medical  services  to  ESI  beneficiaries including preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative services, etc.

The construction work of the hospital could not be started for want of suitable land from the State Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1115 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-29
Subject: SAMADHAN Portal
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Smt. Smita Uday Wagh, Shri Rajesh Naranbhai Chudasama, Shri Bidyut Baran Mahato, Shri Jagdambika Pal, Shri Mukesh Rajput

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1115 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.07.2024

## SAMADHAN PORTAL

†1115. SMT. SMITA UDAY WAGH:

SHRI CHUDASAMA RAJESHBHAI NARANBHAI:

SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

SHRI JAGDAMBIKA PAL:

SHRI MUKESH RAJPUT:

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

- (a)whether the SAMADHAN Portal, initiated by the Government will enhance  the  userfriendliness,  transparency,  and  efficiency  of grievance resolution for workmen, management, trade unions and other stakeholders;
- (b)if  so,  the  details  thereof,  particularly  the  extent  of  benefits accrued in the State of Maharashtra;
- (c)the other initiatives the Government has taken to make it Labourfriendly Portal;
- (d)whether  the  Government  have  formulated  any  plan  to  provide
- maximum benefits through SAMADHAN Portal in future; and (e)if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): SAMADHAN Portal was launched for facilitating filing of industrial  disputes  by  the  workmen,  employers  and  trade  unions under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. It also has facilities for filing of claim cases by workers under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 & the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.

The portal has user friendly interface and has enhanced transparency and efficiency of grievance resolution for all stakeholders in the following manner: -

- (i) Online Filing:  The workmen / trade unions / management can file their disputes and claims by logging into the portal through computer,  UMANG  app  round  the  clock  and  also  by  visiting nearest Common Services Centres.
- (ii) Tracking: The workmen can track the status of its disputes/claims on the portal itself.
- (iii) Transparency: All the notices and other such documents issued during the grievance redressal process are sent online through SMS and email.
- (iv) Faster Disposal: online mechanism has helped in faster disposal of cases.
- (v) Monitoring:  The  portal  also  helps  in  increasing  efficiency  by providing tools for internal monitoring of grievances.
- (vi) Improvement: From time to time the features and services on the Samadhan portal are improvised as per the requirement of the users.

Since inception, the number of beneficiaries of SAMADHAN Portal in the State of Maharashtra is as under:

|                     |   Total |   Resolved |   Pending |
|---------------------|---------|------------|-----------|
| Claims              |    1642 |        486 |      1156 |
| Complaints          |    1352 |        735 |       617 |
| Industrial Disputes |    2107 |       1371 |       736 |
| Total               |    5101 |       2592 |      2509 |

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