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Lok Sabha Question No. 960 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-10
Subject: Compliance with the Provisions of OSH Code
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri Tanuj Punia

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

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 960 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.02.2025

## COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF OSH CODE

†960. SHRI TANUJ PUNIA:

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

- (a)the details of employers who have provided travel allowance to migrant labourers to travel to and fro their native place as per the provisions  of  the  OSH  (Occupational  Safety,  Health  and  Work Conditions)  Code,  2020  along  with  the  number  of  workers  who have been provided such allowance, State-wise including Barabanki district in Uttar Pradesh; and
- (b)the number of labourers who have been provided the facility of free medical  check-up  by  the  employers  in  accordance  with  the provisions  of  the  said  Code,  State-wise  including  Barabanki district in Uttar Pradesh?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH)  Code,  2020  provides,  inter-alia  employer  to  pay  inter-State migrant, in a year a lump sum amount of fare for to and fro journey to his native place from the place of his employment, facility of medical check-up. The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH) Code, 2020 is yet to come into force.

The data on details of travel allowance by employers, and medical check-up of migrant workers is not centrally maintained.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 959 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-10
Subject: Development of Hastinapur
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Chandan Chauhan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.959

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.2.2025

## DEVELOPMENT OF HASTINAPUR

## +959. SHRI CHANDAN CHAUHAN:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is considering any plans to develop the Hastinapur area as a pilgrimage site and cultural heritage in view of its mythological importance;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the  details  of  special  tourism  and  promotional  activities  being  undertaken  to promote Hastinapur tourism along with the extent of success achieved from these activities; and
- (d) if no such action plan has been formulated the reasons, thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF CULTURE AND TOURISM

## (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a)&(b) There  is  a  protected  area  namely  'Mound  known  as  Ulta  Khera  and  the Mound  of  Raghunathji'  at  Hastinapur  which  is  declared  as  of  national importance. Development works within the site viz, construction of pathways connecting the site with the main road, parking, development of gardens and provision of public amenities have  been  taken up  in the recent past. Archaeological Excavations were also conducted at Hastinapur site in the year 2021-22 by Archaeological Survey of India and a photo exhibition showcasing the excavation and the findings is on display at the site.
- (c)&(d) An  announcement  was  made  in  the  Union  Budget  2020-21  to  develop Hastinapur as 'Iconic Site' with on-site museum.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 954 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-10
Subject: Privatisation of IDBI Bank
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Dr. T Sumathy Alias Thamizhachi Thangapandian

## DEPARTMENT OF INVESTMENT AND PUBLIC ASSET MANAGEMENT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DIPAM)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 954

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2025 MAGHA 21, 1946 (SAKA)

## PRIVATISATION OF IDBI BANK

## 954. Dr. T Sumathy Alias Thamizhachi Thangapandian:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the current status of privatisation of IDBI Bank;
- (b) whether specific assessments were done by the Government to evaluate the potential impact of privatization of the bank on the officers and employees currently employed in the bank;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether the Government has any plans to discuss the implications of the proposed privatization with IDBI employees and their representatives; and
- (e)  if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (e)  IDBI  Bank  is  classified  as  a  private  sector  bank  by  RBI  with  effect  from 21.01.2019. At present, Government of India's (GoI) shareholding in IDBI Bank is 45.48% and LIC's shareholding is 49.24%.

Pursuant to the CCEA's (Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs) approval in May 2021 for strategic disinvestment along with transfer of management control in IDBI Bank Ltd, 60.72% of IDBI Bank's equity is being offered for strategic disinvestment with transfer of management control, wherein GoI is offering 30.48% (post sale GOI's residual equity to be15%) and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is offering 30.24% equity for disinvestment (post sale LIC's residual equity to be 19%).

The Preliminary Information Memorandum (PIM) for inviting Expression of Interest (EoI) from potential bidders was published on 7 th  October, 2022. In response to the PIM, multiple Expressions of Interest (EOIs) were received. After security clearance by Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and fit and proper evaluation by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the due diligence by the qualified bidders is being done.

While deciding the terms and conditions of the strategic sale, legitimate concerns of the  existing  employees  and  other  stakeholders  are  suitably  addressed  through appropriate provisions made in the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 953 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-10
Subject: Decline of Employees in Public Sector Banks
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Com. Selvaraj V

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 953

ANSWERED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2025 / MAGHA 21, 1946 (SAKA)

## Decline of Employees in Public Sector Banks

953.  Com. Selvaraj V:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that the number of employees in Public Sector Banks (PSBs) has been declined considerably since the year 2011 particularly the number of clerks and sub-staff;
- (b) if so, the number of officers, clerks and subordinate staff in the public sector banks as of 2011,  2017  and  2024  and  the  percentage  of  clerks  and  sub-staff  to  the  total  number  of employees in PSBs according to the latest data available; and
- (c) the reasons for the decline of employees in the PSBs during the last thirteen years?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Public Sector Banks (PSBs) are board governed commercial entities. The requirement of manpower in each PSB is determined by the respective PSB keeping in view various factors which include, inter-alia, business requirement, spread of activities, superannuation and other unplanned exits. Appointment of officers and staff is done accordingly by the PSBs and it varies from year to year based on their requirements.

As per PSBs, the number of officers, clerks and subordinate staff is as under:

| Cadre / Year   |   2011 |   2017 |   2024 |   As on 1.1.2025 |
|----------------|--------|--------|--------|------------------|
| Officers       | 239997 | 319685 | 412977 |           421584 |
| Clerks         | 254232 | 269271 | 248539 |           248173 |
| Sub staff      | 124609 | 119288 |  95199 |            88851 |
| Total          | 618838 | 708244 | 756715 |           758608 |

As on 01.01.2025, the percentage of clerks and sub-staff to the total number of employees is 32.71% and 11.71% respectively.

As per inputs received from PSBs, as on 01.01.2025, 95% staff (Clerks and Sub staff) are in position  against  their  business  requirement.  The  small  proportion  of  gap  is  attributable  to attrition on account of superannuation and other usual factors including unplanned exits.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 948 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-10
Subject: SASCI  Scheme
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Radheshyam Rathiya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.+948 ANSWERED ON 10.02.2025

## SASCI SCHEME

## +948.  SHRI RADHESHYAM RATHIYA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the  salient  features  and  objectives  of  the  Scheme  for  Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) Scheme; and
- (b) the specific details of financial assistance provided so far under the SASCI Scheme to the State of Chhattisgarh?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM            (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a)  to  (b):    Government  of  India  sanctioned  40  projects  in  23  States  for ₹ 3295.76  Crore  in  Financial  Year  202425  under  'Special  Assistance  to States  for  Capital  Investment  (SASCI) -Development  of  Iconic  Tourist Centres  to  Global  Scale'  Scheme with  the  objective  to  comprehensively develop iconic tourist centres in the country, branding and marketing them at global scale. Salient features of the scheme further include developing end to end tourist experience while adopting responsible tourism practices, funding support to the shortlisted proposals on challenge mode, focus  on  strengthening  all  points  of  tourist  value  chain,  harnessing expertise for design and development, sustainable operations and maintenance etc.

Details  of  the  projects  sanctioned  to  the  State  of  Chhattisgarh  under SASCI scheme is as under:

|   S. No. | Project Name                                |   Cost (In ₹ crore) |
|----------|---------------------------------------------|---------------------|
|        1 | Development of Chitrotpala Film City        |               95.79 |
|        2 | Development of Tribal & Cultural Convention |               51.87 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 944 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-10
Subject: Welfare of Gig and Platform Workers
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri Charanjit Singh Channi, Shri Naveen Jindal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 944 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.02.2025

## WELFARE OF GIG AND PLATFORM WORKERS

## 944.  SHRI NAVEEN JINDAL:

SHRI CHARANJIT SINGH CHANNI:

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

- (a)whether the Government has any specific plan or formulating any policy/framework  for  the  social  security  and  welfare  of  gig  and platform workers;
- (b)if so, by when it is likely to be formulated and rolled out for the benefit of the gig and platform workers;
- (c)the details of all elements are proposed to be covered under the
- said policy/framework; and
- (d)whether the Government has any data regarding the jobs loss of gig workers during the last five years and if so, the details thereof, Year-wise?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): The  provisions  of  social  security  &  welfare  for  gig  and platform workers have been given in the Code on Social Security, 2020, which has been enacted by the Parliament.

The Code provides for framing of suitable social security measures for gig workers and platform workers on matters relating to life and disability cover, accident insurance, health and maternity benefits, old age protection, etc. The Code also provides for setting up a Social Security Fund to finance the welfare scheme.

An  advisory  was  issued  by  the  Ministry  of  Labour  and Employment  to  platform  aggregators  to  register  themselves  and platform  workers  engaged  with  them  on  the  e-Shram  portal  and subsequently,  an  Aggregator  module  was  also  launched  for  easy onboarding on the portal. This will facilitate the platform workers to get easy access to the social security benefits.

A Committee comprising representatives from stakeholders has been constituted to suggest inter alia framework for providing social security and welfare benefits to gig and platform workers. Recognizing  the  contribution  of  gig  workers  of  online platforms,  the  Government  in  its  Budget  announcement  made  on 1.2.2025, proposed to arrange for their identity cards and registration on the e-Shram portal and provide health care under PMJAY health scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 942 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-10
Subject: Utilisation of Funds Allocated to Central Universities
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Mr Pathan Yusuf

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 942 ANSWERED ON 10.02.2025

## Utilisation of Funds Allocated to Central Universities

942. Mr Pathan Yusuf:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of funds allocated to these Universities in the last five years in various categories, University-wise; and
- (b) the details of fund utilised by various Central Universities for academic and nonacademic purposes in the last five years?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): Ministry of Education releases block grant to University Grants Commission (UGC)  under  the  Scheme  'Grants  to  Central  Universities'  which  in  turn  allocates funds to Central Universities (CUs) based on their requirements, utilization of funds in previous years etc. Details of funds released and its utilization during the last five years by the Central Universities under the purview of Ministry of Education is given below-

Rs. in cr

| Year    | Grants Released   | Funds Utilized   |
|---------|-------------------|------------------|
| 2019-20 | 8,098.73          | 8,098.73         |
| 2020-21 | 8,735.58          | 8,735.58         |
| 2021-22 | 9,045.45          | 9,045.45         |
| 2022-23 | 11,379.86         | 11,287.43        |
| 2023-24 | 12,661.19         | 12,290.21        |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 941 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-10
Subject: National Library Mission
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Damodar Agrawal, Dr. Manna Lal Rawat, Smt. Kamlesh Jangde

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†941 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.02.2025

## NATIONAL LIBRARY MISSION

## †941. SHRI DAMODAR AGRAWAL: DR. MANNA LAL RAWAT: SMT. KAMLESH JANGDE:

## Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- a) the details of special facilities created for the specially-abled groups under the NML Model Library under the National Library Mission;
- b) the manner in which the Government engages or is likely to engage local communities to ensured that the libraries effectively meet the specific need of the said individuals;
- c) whether the Government proposes Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) to develop the infrastructure and technology of National libraries in the future;
- d) if so, the details thereof, and
- e) the steps taken by the Government to develop the infrastructure and technology of libraries in Chhattisgarh under the National Library Mission?

## ANSWER

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

- a) Creation of facilities for specially-abled groups is a continuous process. To name a few, the facilities like Talking Books, Braille Books, Computer Screen Reading and Text to Speech Software,  Text  to  Braille   Converter  Software,  Braille  Printer  /  Embosser,  Scanners, Headphones, Ramps, Wheelchairs, Lifts etc. are created.
- b) This  is  ensured  through  number  of  ways,  namely  organizing  lecture,  book  exhibition, cultural programmes & public grievance committees.
- c) No, Sir.
- d) Not applicable in view of (c) above.
- e) Ministry  of  Culture  through  its  National  Mission  on  Libraries  (NML)  Scheme  provided financial  assistance  of  Rs.41.32  lakh  for  upgradation  of  infrastructure  to  District  Library, Raigarh, Chhattisgarh.
Lok Sabha Question No. 940 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-10
Subject: Fund allocated for Development of Youth Centres
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy

## Government of India Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.940 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.02.2025

Fund allocated for Development of Youth Centres

940. Shri Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy:

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

(a)  the  details  regarding  the  list  of  proposed,  under  construction  and presently  functioning  youth  centres  under  the  Government  across  the Country, including Andhra Pradesh, district wise;

(b)  the  details  regarding  the  total  amount  of  fund  allocated,  sanctioned and  utilised  for  the  development  and  maintenance  of  youth  centres across the country and the said State;

(c) the details regarding the training programmes imparted to youth who are members of the Youth Centres across the country; and

- (d)  whether  the  Government  has  undertaken  any  steps  to  increase  the awareness of youth centres amongst youth in the country, if so, details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

(a)  to  (d)  The  Department  of  Youth  Affairs  does  not  have  provision  of construction  of  Youth  Centres.  However,  the  Department  runs  Youth Hostels  which  is  a  joint  venture  of  Central  and  State  Government(s). Youth  Hostels  are  built  to  promote  youth  travel  within  the  country  by providing low cost budget accommodation and facilities to students and youth  groups  travelling  on  excursions  or  study  tours. The  aim  of  the scheme is to encourage youth travel to enable the youth to know more about the diversity of India's culture and people.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 938 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-10
Subject: SAMADHAN Portal
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri Sunil Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 938

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.02.2025

## SAMADHAN PORTAL

†938. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR:

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

- (a)whether the Government has launched the SAMADHAN Portal a user  friendly,  transparent  and  grievance  redressal  system  for workers, management, trade unions and other stakeholders;
- (b)if  so,  the  manner  in  which  the  above  said  Portal  is  effective  in improving the efficiency of complaint redressal; and
- (c)the  details  of  workers,  management  and  trade  unions  in  the country  including  Bihar  who  have  got  their  problems  resolved through said Portal?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): 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 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 (CSC).

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- 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.

The details on the resolution of industrial disputes/ claims/ complaints including in Bihar, through the Samadhan portal, are as under:

| Time period          | Received   | Disposed   | Disposal rate   |
|----------------------|------------|------------|-----------------|
| Up-to December, 2023 | 48,203     | 32,089     | 66.57%          |
| Up-to December, 2024 | 82,841     | 66,374     | 80.12%          |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 933 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-10
Subject: Promotion of PMIS in emerging Sectors of Fintech and Green Technologies
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Captain Brijesh Chowta, Shri Tejasvi Surya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 933

ANSWERED ON MONDAY THE 10 TH  FEBRUARY, 2025

MAGHA 21, 1946 (SAKA)

## PROMOTION OF PMIS IN EMERGING SECTORS OF FINTECH AND GREEN TECHNOLOGIES QUESTION

933.    Shri Captain Brijesh Chowta: Shri Tejasvi Surya:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the strategies implemented by the Government within the PMIS to promote internships in emerging  sectors  like  fintech  and  green  technologies,  ensuring  that  interns  gain  relevant experience aligned with future job market trends;
- (b)  the  specific  metrics  used  to  evaluate  the  success  of  these  initiatives  and  whether  the aspiring youth's end goal of securing a job is one of them; and
- (c) the number of companies registered under the scheme to provide internships, State-wise and sector-wise, especially in Dakshina Kannada?

## ANSWER

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

[SHRI HARSH MALHOTRA]

(a) to (c): The Prime Minister's Internship Scheme (PMIS) was announced in the Budget 2024-25. It aims to provide internship opportunities to one crore youth in top 500 companies in five years. As an initiation to this Scheme, Ministry of Corporate Affairs has launched a Pilot Project of the Scheme on 3 rd  October, 2024, which is targeted to provide internship opportunities to 1.25 lakh youth in the Financial Year 2024-25.

The  list  of  the  top  500  companies  selected  on  the  basis  of  average  Corporate  Social Responsibility (CSR) expenditure in the last 3 years, covers a large number of diverse sectors including Aviation and Defence, Automotive, Banking and Financial Services, Chemical Industry, Oil, Gas and Energy etc. Further, to promote internships in emerging sectors, Scheme guidelines have a provision that any company/ bank/ financial institution desirous of participating in the Scheme may approach the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), which would take a view keeping in view under represented sectors. Participation of the companies in this scheme is voluntary. The list of the partner companies is available at https://pminternship.mca.gov.in.

The Guidelines of the PM Internship Scheme Pilot Project provide for constitution of a Monitoring and Steering Committee  comprising of all stakeholders including industry representatives to oversee design implementation, operations and other aspects.  Further, a concurrent Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) framework is also provided for to enable tracking  of  the  outcomes  as  well  as  ensure  corrective  actions  during  the  course  of implementation of the pilot project.  Additionally,  the  Ministry  of  Corporate  Affairs  (MCA),  is gathering feedback from various stakeholders and analyze the scheme's impact as it continues to be implemented.

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