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Lok Sabha Question No. 737 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-25
Subject: Creation of Police Complaints Authority
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Margani Bharat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 737

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 25 TH  JULY, 2023/ SRAVANA 3, 1945 (SAKA)

CREATION OF POLICE COMPLAINTS AUTHORITY

737.      SHRI MARGANI BHARAT:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Union Government is considering to work with the States to compose a Police Complaints Authority (PCA) independent of the police force at the district and State level;

(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(c) the measures taken to incorporate women representation in PCA;

(d)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  steps  to  ensure  timely processing of complaints and their redressal received by the PCAs; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): 'Police'  is  a  State  subject  falling  in  List-II  (State  List)  of  the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India. It is primarily the responsibility  of  the  State  Governments/UT  Administrations  to  make  the police  force efficient  and capable and its functioning more effective and transparent.  Police Forces of the States work within the existing legal and institutional framework in the matter.

The  Supreme  Court  in  its  judgement  in  the  matter  of  Writ  Petition (Civil) 310 of 1996 titled  Prakash  Singh and Ors Vs Union of India and Ors

directed to constitute Police Complaints Authority at the district level to look  into  complaints  against  police  officers  up  to  the  rank  of  Deputy Superintendent  of  Police  and  at  the  State  level  to  look  into  complaints against  officers  of  the  rank  of  Superintendent  of  Police  and  above.  The district  level  Authority  may  be  headed  by  a  retired  District  Judge  out  of panel of names proposed by the Chief Justice or a Judge of the High Court nominated  by  him  and  the  State  level  Authority  may  be  chosen  by  the State Government out of a panel of names proposed by the Chief Justice. These  authorities  may  be  assisted  by  three  to  five  members  depending upon the volume of complaints in different States/districts.

'Police' being State subject, the aforesaid judgement was forwarded to State Governments/UT Administrations for its implementation. As per available information, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand,  Karnataka,  Kerala,  Madhya  Pradesh,  Maharashtra,  Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu,  Tripura,  Uttar  Pradesh,  Uttarakhand,  West  Bengal,  Andaman  and Nicobar  Islands,  Chandigarh,  Dadra  &  Nagar  Haveli  and  Daman  &  Diu, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Lakshadweep and Puducherry have constituted  the  Police  Complaints  Authorities.  Bihar  has  constituted  the District Accountability Authority for each District.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 730 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-25
Subject: FAME-II Scheme in Delhi
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Parvesh Sahib Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 730

ANSWERED ON 25.07.2023

## FAME-II SCHEME IN DELHI

## 730. SHRI PARVESH SAHIB SINGH VERMA:

Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES भारी उद्योग मं त्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is implementing Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid & Electric Vehicles in India FAME India-II Scheme in Delhi for boosting electric vehicles and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has provided electric buses in Delhi through State Government or directly to people of Delhi and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government is working to create charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in Delhi under FAME-II Scheme and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES (SHRI KRISHAN PAL GURJAR)

- (a): Yes, Sir. The Ministry of Heavy Industries formulated Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase II (FAME India Phase II) Scheme for a period of five years commencing from 1 st April, 2019 with a total budgetary support of Rs. 10,000 crore on pan India basis including Delhi.  This phase mainly focuses on supporting electrification of public & shared transportation, and aims to support through demand incentive 7090 e-buses, 5 lakh e-3 Wheelers, 55000 e-4 Wheeler Passenger Cars and 10 lakh e-2 Wheelers.  In addition, creation of charging infrastructure is also supported under the Scheme.
- (b): Yes Sir, under FAME-II scheme, 1321 electric buses have been sanctioned in Delhi.
- (c): Yes  Sir,  for  creating  Charging  Infrastructure  for  electric  vehicles  in  Delhi,  MHI  has sanctioned  119  charging  stations  under  FAME-II  to  be  setup  by  Oil  Marketing  Companies (OMCs).  In addition, there are 21 charging stations have been commissioned by other entity in Delhi, sanctioned under FAME-II.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 718 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-25
Subject: Traffic Rule Enforcement by Delhi Police
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Bholanath (B.P. Saroj)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 718

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 25 TH  JULY, 2023/ SRAVANA 3, 1945 (SAKA)

TRAFFIC RULE ENFORCEMENT BY DELHI POLICE

†718.      SHRI BHOLANATH (B.P. SAROJ):

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether beat constables/officers of Delhi Police have been directed to forcefully confiscate vehicles of those scooty/motorcycles riders at checking posts or roadside who are without helmets at night and if so, the details thereof; and

(b) the guidelines issued to the Delhi Police to adhere during checking of vehicles  at  the  checking  posts  at  night  in  absence  of  traffic  police especially due to lack of documents of vehicles for any other reasons in this regard?

ANSWER

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

(a) No such directions have been issued to the Delhi Police officers/personnel.

(b) Checking of vehicles at Police pickets during night is done by Delhi Police  in  accordance  with  the  Standing  Order  No.  L&O  23/2022  and Circular No. 4/2023, issued by Delhi Police.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 717 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-25
Subject: Challans issued by Delhi Traffic Police
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Upendra Singh Rawat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 717

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 25 TH  JULY, 2023/ SRAVANA 3, 1945 (SAKA)

CHALLANS ISSUED BY DELHI TRAFFIC POLICE

717.      SHRI UPENDRA SINGH RAWAT:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the details of the directions given by the Delhi Traffic Police to issue challan of vehicles;

(b)  whether  the  Ministry  of  Home  Affairs  has  issued  instructions  to  the Delhi Traffic police to challan the vehicles not on red lights but standing away  from  red  lights  particularly  behind  the  trees  near  by  Dr.  Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, creating lot of inconvenience for the patients and visitors who are visiting the hospitals and residences of public representatives;

(c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

(d)  whether  the  Government  is  taking  any  measures  to  stop  such unhealthy practices by Delhi Traffic Police; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a) The offences related to traffic are dealt under the provisions of the

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and the rules framed thereunder.

(b) & (c) No such directions have been issued.

(d) & (e) The question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 712 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-25
Subject: Increase in Minimum Size of Houses under PMAY-G
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 712 ANSWERED ON 25/07/2023

## INCREASE IN MINIMUM SIZE OF HOUSES UNDER PMAY-G

712.  SHRI LAVU SRI KRISHNA DEVARAYALU:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  increase  the  minimum area  size  of  the  houses  provided  through  Pradhan  Mantri Awaas Yojana - Gramin (PMAY-G); and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

(a)  &  (b):  The  Pradhan  Mantri  Aawas  Yojana-  Gramin  (PMAY-G),  is being  implemented   with  effect  from  1 st   April  2016  to  provide assistance  to  eligible  rural  households  with  an  overall  target  to construct  2.95  crore   pucca  houses  with  basic  amenities  by  31 st March  2024.   Under  PMAY-G,  the  minimum  prescribed  area of  the houses  is  25  sq.  meters  including  a  dedicated  area  for  hygienic cooking.  However,  the  beneficiaries  are  free  to  construct  their houses on more than the minimum unit area prescribed under the scheme.  At present, there is no proposal under consideration by the Ministry for increasing the minimum prescribed area.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 709 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-25
Subject: AIF Scheme
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Ratansinh Magansinh Rathod, Hasmukhbhai Somabhai Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & FARFMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 709

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 25 th  JULY, 2023

## AIF SCHEME

709.   SHRI  RATANSINH MAGANSINH RATHOD : SHRI PATEL HASMUKHBHAI :

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state :

- (a) the objectives of Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) Scheme;
- (b) the  details  of  funds  allocated  for  such  scheme  in  Gujarat  State,  district-wise; and ;
- (c) the criteria for selection of the eligible borrowers?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्री (SHRI  NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a): Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme was launched with an objective to mobilize a medium - long term debt financing facility for investment in viable projects for post-harvest management  Infrastructure and community farming assets through incentives  and  financial  support  in  order  to  improve  agriculture  infrastructure  in  the country.
- (b)              AIF  Scheme  does  not  have  any  provision  to  allocate  funds  district-wise. However,  Gujarat  has  been  tentatively  allocated  Rs.7282  Crores  which  shall  be disbursed as a loan to eligible borrowers by the landing institutions.
- (c)                Agricultural  Produce  Market  Committee  (APMC),  Agri-Entrepreneur,  Central sponsored Public-Private Partnership Project, Farmer, Farmer Producers Organization (FPO),  Federation  of  Farmer  Produce  Organisations,  Joint  Liability  Groups  (JLGs), Local Body  sponsored  Public-Private Partnership Project, Marketing  Cooperative Society,  Multipurpose  Cooperative  Society,  National  Federations  of  Cooperatives, Primary Agricultural Credit Society (PACS), Self Help Group (SHG), Federations of Self Help  Groups,  Start-Up,  State  Agencies,  State  Federations  of  Cooperatives,  State sponsored  Public-Private  Partnership  Project  are  eligible  for  the  benefits  under  AIF scheme.  However,  participating  lending  institutions  decide  criteria  for  selection  of eligible borrower as per their own policy, keeping in mind the viability of the projects.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 704 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-25
Subject: PLI Scheme for EV Makers
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Ritesh Pandey

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 704

ANSWERED ON 25.07.2023

## PLI SCHEME FOR EV MAKERS

## 704. SHRI RITESH PANDEY:

Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES भारी उद्योग मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government will provide an update on the current status of the Production Linked Incentives (PLI) Scheme for Electric Vehicle (EV) makers including the total amount of funds disbursed or utilized till date;
- (b) the details of specific reasons behind the failure of any firm to qualify for the incentives under the PLI scheme;
- (c) whether the Government has undertaken any steps or initiatives to facilitate and expedite the process of selecting qualified firms and disburse the incentives under the PLI scheme and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government has any plan to review and revise the criteria or guidelines of the PLI scheme to have better alignment with the objectives of promoting domestic manufacturing and job creation in the EV sector and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES (SHRI KRISHAN PAL GURJAR)

- (a): PLI Scheme for Automobile and Auto Components industry in India incentives Advanced Automobile Technology (AAT) Products.  EV is one of the AAT Products.  As reported by the approved applicants under this PLI Scheme, Investment up to 31 st March, 2023 is ₹8,898crore. However, no claim has been received for the FY 2022-23 and therefore there is no disbursement.
- (b): Companies are in the process of making investment and getting their products certified by Testing  Agencies  of  Ministry  of  Heavy  Industries  (MHI).  Post  certification,  companies  are expected to submit claims after meeting criteria for threshold investment and threshold sales of eligible products.
- (c): Yes Sir. Under PLI-Auto Scheme selection of applicants have been completed by March, 2022.  Companies are in the process of making investment and getting their products certified by Testing  Agencies  of  Ministry  of  Heavy  Industries  (MHI).    Post  certification,  companies  are expected to submit claims after meeting criteria for threshold investment and threshold sales of eligible products.
- (d): Yes Sir.  Based on wide stakeholder consultations with all approved applicants under this PLI Scheme, Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) have been issued by this Ministry from time to time to address the concerns of the applicants and meet the objective of promoting domestic manufacturing and Job creation in Auto Industry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 702 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-25
Subject: Status of Andhra Pradesh Reorganization
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Srinivas Kesineni

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 702

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 25 TH  JULY, 2023/ SRAVANA 3, 1945 (SAKA)

STATUS OF ANDHRA PRADESH REORGANIZATION

702.      SHRI KESINENI SRINIVAS:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  the  details  of  provisions  of  Andhra  Pradesh  (AP)  Reorganization  Act, 2014 which remain unfulfilled;

(b)  whether  the  Government  has  estimated  the  amount  of  financial  loss being faced by Andhra Pradesh due to non-fulfilment of the provisions of the Act and if so, the details thereof;

(c) the details of the status of the Andhra Pradesh reorganization;

(d)  whether  the  Government  is  facing  any  hostility  on  the  part  of  the Andhra Pradesh reorganization; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): A large number of provisions of Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 have been implemented and the remaining provisions of the Act are at various stages of implementation. Some of the provisions relating to infrastructure  projects  and  educational  institutions  have  long  gestation period for which a time period of ten years has been prescribed in the Act.

The  approach  of  the  Central  Government  has  consistently  been  that bilateral  issues  can  be  resolved  only  with  the  cooperation  of  the  State Governments  concerned  and  that  the  Central  Government  acts  only  as facilitator  for  amicable  settlement  of  the  disputes  in  a  spirit  of  mutual accommodation and understanding.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 700 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-25
Subject: Display of Anti-Tobacco Warnings on OTT Platforms
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: A. Ganeshamurthi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 700 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2023

DISPLAY OF ANTI-TOBACCO WARNINGS ON OTT PLATFORMS

700.  SHRI A. GANESHAMURTHI:

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

- (a) whether the Ministry has notified the amended rules to make it mandatory for Over-the-top (OTT) platforms to display anti-tobacco warnings as implemented in the theatres and television programmes;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether  the  Ministry  has  taken/proposed  to  take  any  steps  to ensure compliance by the OTT platforms?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

## (SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR)

(a) to (c): The Government  of India notified the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules,  2021,  under  the  Information  Technology  Act,  2000,  on 25.2.2021,  which  provides  for  a  Code  of  Ethics  to  be  followed  by publishers of news  and  current affairs on digital  media  and publishers of online curated content (OTT  Platforms) and an institutional  mechanism  for  redressal  of  grievances  relating  to violation of Code of Ethics. The Code requires self-classification of content on OTT platforms into 5 age based categories. The general guidelines  for  classification  of  content  given  in  Schedule  to  the Rules provide for higher classification of content portraying misuse of psychotropic substances, liquor, smoking and tobacco. Ministry  of  Health  and  Family  Welfare  has  notified  Cigarettes  and other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Amendment Rules, 2023 on 31st May, 2023 which interalia requires the Publishers of online curated content (OTT platform) to  comply  with  specific  guidelines  relating  to  display  of  health sports,  message  and  disclaimer  in  content  on  OTT  platforms displaying  tobacco  products  or  their  use.  These  rules  come  into effect after 3 months of the notification.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 694 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-25
Subject: Bill on Manual Scavengers
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: S. Venkatesan

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.694 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2023

694. SHRI S. VENKATESAN:

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

- (a) the present status  of the Prohibition of Employment Manual   Scavengers and their Rehabilitation (Amendment) Bill, 2020; and as
- (b) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): At present; there is no such proposal to amend the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013.
Lok Sabha Question No. 52 (STARRED), answered on 2023-07-24
Subject: Faculty in Central Universities
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Jayadev Galla

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION No. 52 ANSWERED ON 24.07.2023

## FACULTY IN CENTRAL UNIVERSITIES

## *52. SHRI JAYADEV GALLA:

- Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state: (a) the total number of Central Universities in the country; (b) the number of faculty present in each of these Universities, category-wise viz. General, OBC, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes; (c) the number of permanent faculty appointed at each of these Universities, category-wise; (d) the number of ad-hoc faculty appointed at each of these Universities, category-wise; (e) whether the Government aims to provide these Universities a uniform procedure for making ad-hoc teachers permanent; (f) if so, the details of the proposed procedure; and (g) if not, the steps likely to be taken by the Government to protect ad-hoc teachers at Central Universities?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

- (a) to (g) A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (g)  OF  LOK  SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 52 FOR ANSWER ON 24 TH  JULY, 2023 ASKED BY SHRI JAYADEV GALLA, HON'BLE MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT REGARDING FACULTY IN CENTRAL UNIVERSITIES.

- (a)  45  Central  Universities  (CUs)  are  running  in  regular  mode  under  purview  of  Ministry  of Education.
- (b) to (d) The number of sanctioned faculty posts category-wise in 45 CUs viz. General, Other Backward Class (OBC), Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) as on 01.04.2023 are as under:-

| Name of Post        |   General |   OBC |   SC |   ST |   Total |
|---------------------|-----------|-------|------|------|---------|
| Professor           |      1493 |   407 |  307 |  141 |    2348 |
| Associate Professor |      2921 |   846 |  622 |  302 |    4691 |
| Assistant Professor |      5982 |  2353 | 1353 |  698 |   10386 |
| Total               |     10396 |  3606 | 2282 | 1141 |   17425 |

The number of permanent faculty appointed (category-wise) in 45 CUs (as on 01.04.2023) are as under:-

| Name of Post        |   GEN |   SC |   ST |   OBC |   EWS |   PWD |   TOTAL |
|---------------------|-------|------|------|-------|-------|-------|---------|
| Professor           |  1146 |   96 |   22 |    60 |     3 |    14 |    1341 |
| Associate Professor |  2304 |  231 |   69 |   187 |     7 |    19 |    2817 |
| Assistant Professor |  5284 | 1094 |  534 |  1654 |   182 |   192 |    8940 |
| TOTAL               |  8734 | 1421 |  625 |  1901 |   192 |   225 |   13098 |

The number of ad-hoc faculty appointed in 45 CU category-wise (as on 01.04.2023) are under:

|   GEN |   SC |   ST |   OBC |   EWS |   TOTAL |
|-------|------|------|-------|-------|---------|
|    90 |   10 |    3 |    14 |     0 |     117 |

- (e) to (g) No Sir, as on date, there is no proposal regarding making ad-hoc teachers permanent.

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