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Lok Sabha Question No. 1063 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-10
Subject: New Subjects Introduced  for Class 11th in KV CISF Durg, Chhattisgarh
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Vijay Baghel

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1063 ANSWERED ON 10.02.2025

## NEW SUBJECTS INTRODUCED FOR CLASS 11TH IN KV CISF DURG, CHHATTISGARH

## † 1063. SHRI VIJAY BAGHEL:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of subject currently being taught in class 11th in Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) CISF in Durg Parliamentary Constituency of Chhattisgarh; and the  details  of  new  subjects  introduced  by  the  Government  in  the  Arts
- (b) stream for class 11th in the above KV?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  &  (b)  As  per  information  received  from  Kendriya  Vidyalaya  Sangathan (KVS), at present, 36 Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) including three KVs viz. KV BMY  Bhilai,  KV  Durg  and  KV  CISF  Bhilai in the  Durg  Parliamentary Constituency are functioning in the State of Chhattisgarh. KV CISF, Bhilai is running  in  the  temporary  building  provided  by  the  concerned  sponsoring authority  with  Science  Stream  in  class-XI  and  there  is  no  scope  for  further expansion as no extra classrooms are available at present to start Arts Stream for class-XI in this KV.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1061 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-10
Subject: Monkey Menace
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Shri Kaushalendra Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1061

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.02.2025

## Monkey Menace

## 1061.   SHRI KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR:

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

- (a) whether the monkey menace in the country, even in the VIP areas like New Delhi, has made the movement of the people especially the old and the children difficult;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether any scientific measures has been taken by the Government to catch them or to check their increasing population so far?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE

CHANGE (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

- (a) to (c) There have been reports from various parts of the country regarding humanwildlife  conflicts  involving  monkeys.    Management  of  wildlife  including mitigation  of  human-wildlife  conflicts  is  primarily  the  responsibility  of  the concerned  State/Union  Territory  Governments.  The  details  of  incidences  of attacks by monkeys are not collated at level of the Ministry.

Scientific management of population of wild animals including monkeys listed in Schedules appended to the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 is undertaken by the  concerned  State/Union  Territory  Governments  in  accordance  with  the provisions of the Act.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1060 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-10
Subject: Impact of Supreme Court Judgement on HUF Tax Benefits
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Asaduddin Owaisi

- (a)
- (b)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

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## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1060

ANSWERED ON 10/02/2025

## IMPACT OF SUPREME COURT JUDGEMENT ON HUF TAX BENEFITS

## 1060.  Shri Asaduddin Owaisi:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: -

- (a) whether the Government has taken note of the recent Supreme Court judgment endorsing the Madras High Court decision to strike down income tax exemptions for Catholic clergy, emphasizing the secular nature of tax laws;
- (b) if  so,  whether the Government has assessed the implications of the judgment on the tax treatment of Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) under the Income Tax Act;
- (c) whether the Government is considering a review of the preferential tax benefits granted to HUFs in light of the principle of uniform applicability of tax laws as emphasized by the judiciary;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) the  measures  being  contemplated  to  ensure  equitable  tax  policies  for  all  communities  while  safeguarding constitutional guarantees of religious freedom?

## ANSWER

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

The  Hon'ble  Supreme  Court  judgement  has  endorsed  the  Hon'ble  Madras  High  Court  decision  dated 20.03.2019 in the case of Union of India vs The Society of Mary Immaculate (Tamil Nadu).

The Hon'ble Madras High Court has held that the State Governments are obligated to deduct tax at source (TDS) under section 192 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 while making payments in the nature of salary directly to the Teachers who are Nuns or Missionaries or members of religious congregations, who render their services in educational institutions run by Christian Religious Institutions.

Further,  as  per  section  10(23C)(v)  of  the  Income-tax  Act,  exemption  from  income-tax  is  provided  to income of any trust or institution wholly for public religious purposes or wholly for public religious and charitable purposes, approved by the Principal Commissioner or Commissioner of Income-tax, subject to the condition that the income accruing thereto is properly applied for the objects thereof.

In view of the reply to part (a), the question does not arise.

(c), (d) & (e)

At present, no review or proposal is under consideration in this regard.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1059 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-10
Subject: Protection and Welfare of Women Gig Workers
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1059 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.02.2025

## PROTECTION AND WELFARE OF WOMEN GIG WORKERS

1059. SHRI LAVU SRI KRISHNA DEVARAYALU:

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

- (a)whether the Government has data regarding the number of women
- gig workers in the country;
- (b)if  so,  the  number  of  women  gig  workers  classified,  State  and sector-wise;
- (c)if  not,  whether  the  Government  aims  to  conduct  a  survey  on
- women gig workers;
- (d)if so, the details thereof, if not, the reasons therefor;
- (e)whether the  Government  has  formulated  guidelines for protection of women gig workers; and
- (f)if so, the details thereof, if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (f): As per an estimation by NITI Aayog vide its report titled 'India`s Booming Gig and Platform Economy' published in June 2022, the number of gig workers and platform workers, including women in the country was 7.7 million in 2020-21, which is expected to rise to 23.5 million by 2029-30.

For  the  first  time,  the  definition  of  'gig  workers'  and 'platform  workers'  and  provisions  related  to  the  same  have  been provided  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

An advisory has been issued by the Ministry of Labour and Employment  to  platform  aggregators  to  register  themselves  and platform workers engaged  with them  on e-Shram portal and subsequently,  an  Aggregator  module  was  also  launched  for  easy onboarding on the portal.

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. 1056 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-10
Subject: Preservation of Historical and Cultural Sites
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Dr. Rajkumar Sangwan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1056

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.2.2025

## PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SITES

## +1056. DR. RAJKUMAR SANGWAN:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  making  any  special  plan  for  the  preservation  of historical and cultural sites and their tourism development in Baghpat district;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether there is  any  proposal  to  include  Baghpat  on  the  National  level  tourist map; and
- (d) If so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF CULTURE AND TOURISM

## (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a)&(b) There are four protected areas; namely (i) Mound known as Parasu Ram ka Khera,  Alamgirpur,  (ii)  Ancient  mound  at  Kasuri,  Bamnauli,  (iii)  Mound known as Lakha Mandap, Barnawa and (iv) Archaeological Site and Remains at  Sadikpur  Sinauli,  declared  as  of  national  importance  in  Baghpat  district, which  are  looked  after  by  Archaeological  Survey  of  India  (ASI).    Though there  is  no  special  plan,  their  conservation  and  preservation  is  taken  up  on need  basis.  Further,  creation  of  tourist  amenities  at  the  centrally  protected monuments/sites, like drinking water, notice boards, toilets, pathways, parking, is a continuous process.
- (c)&(d) Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with State Government takes necessary steps  for  promotion  of  various  tourist  sites  in  country.  Eg.  Initiatives  like 'Incredible India' campaign, capacity building for service providers, supporting state events, train local tourist facilitators, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1053 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-10
Subject: Companies Declared Corrupt under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Omprakash Bhupalsinh Alias Pavan Rajenimbalkar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1053

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

COMPANIES DECLARED CORRUPT UNDER INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016

## QUESTION

1053. SHRI OMPRAKASH BHUPALSINH ALIAS PAVAN RAJENIMBALKAR:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the number of public sector companies in cooperative sector in Maharashtra have been declared corrupt under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016;

(b) the status of Barshi Textile Mills in Osmanabad Parliamentary Constituency;

(c) the details of income and expenditure of Barshi Textile Mills during the last ten years along with the reasons for the closure since 2019;

(d) whether the Government has received any proposal to restart the said mills and if so, the details thereof along with the action taken thereon;

(e) whether the payment of the workers of the said company is pending and if so, the period of such pendency; and

(f) the immediate steps taken by the Government to make payment to the workers?

## ANSWER

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

[HARSH MALHOTRA]

(a): There  is  no  provision  of  declaring  any  company  as 'corrupt' under  the Insolvency  and  Bankruptcy  Code,  2016.  Further,  the  Code  does  not  apply  to cooperative societies.

(b): No  company  in the  name  of  'Barshi Textile  Mills'  is  admitted  under  the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 till date.

(c) to (f): Does not arise in view of (b) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1052 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-10
Subject: Pending Proposal  for Khelo India/Youth Sports Programme
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Amra Ram

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1052 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.02.2025

Pending Proposal for Khelo India/Youth Sports Programme

†1052 . SHRI AMRA RAM:

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

- (a)  the  number  of  proposals  received  by  the  Union  Government  from Rajasthan State Government  for Khelo India and Youth and Sports Programmes;
- (b) the number of proposals approved by the Union Government out of the proposals  received  from  the  said  State  Government  and  the  number  of proposals still pending; and
- (c) the time by which the remaining proposals are likely to be approved and if not, the reasons therefor?

## THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## ANSWER { DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA }

(a) to (c) 'Sports' being a State subject, the responsibility of development of sports,  including  development of sports infrastructure across the country, rests  primarily  with  the  State/Union  Territory  Governments.  The  Union Government supplements their efforts by bridging critical gaps. The receipt of  proposals from eligible entities under the schemes of this Ministry is a continuous process. The proposals received from the State/UT Governments and other eligible entities are considered for financial assistance, subject to their  completeness,  technical  feasibility  and  availability  of  funds  under these schemes. The details of the sports infrastructure projects approved with their sanctioned cost, funds released and their physical and financial progress,  under  Khelo  India  Scheme,  across  the  country,  including  in  the State of Rajasthan, are available in public domain on the dashboards of the Ministry  at  https://mdsd.kheloindia.gov.in.  Further,  State-wise  details  of Khelo  India  Centers  and  Accredited  Academies  including  their  financial details under the Khelo India Scheme, across the country, including in the

State of Rajasthan, are available at https://dashboard.kheloindia.gov.in/state-wise-khelo-india-centers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1051 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-10
Subject: Authenticity of an Applicant claiming Share/Security Certificates
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Chavda Vinod Lakhamshi, Smt. Kriti Devi Debbarman, Shri Anurag Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1051

ANSWERED ON MONDAY THE 10 TH  FEBRUARY, 2025

MAGHA 21, 1946 (SAKA)

AUTHENTICITY OF AN APPLICANT CLAIMING SHARE/SECURITY CERTIFICATES

## QUESTION

1051. Smt. Kriti Devi Debbarman:

Shri Chavda Vinod Lakhamshi:

Shri Anurag Sharma :

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the condition of FIR has been removed for Share Certificates upto the value of Rs. 5 lakh;
- (b) if so, the alternative measures taken to certify such claims;
- (c)  the  steps being taken by the companies to recognise and accept legal heirs certificates without any delay or imposing additional conditions; and
- (d) the measures being implemented to certify authenticity of applicants applying for duplicate physical security certificates subsequent to removal of the condition of security deposits/surety requirements?

## ANSWER

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

(HARSH MALHOTRA)

- (a) & (b): Yes, Sir.  The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) processes such claims based upon the e-verification report filed by the companies.
- (c): A uniform set of documents has been mandated under Schedule II of Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016, as amended from time to time, for companies to recognize and accept legal heirs certificates without any delay or imposing additional conditions .
- (d): The IEPFA processes the claims based upon the e-verification report filed by the companies. As per Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016, as amended from time to time, the companies are liable under all circumstances to verify the genuineness and entitlement of the claimant.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1047 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-10
Subject: Preventing Encroachment on Monuments
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Smt. Manju Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1047 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.2.2025

## PREVENTING ENCROACHMENT ON MONUMENTS

## +1047. SMT. MANJU SHARMA:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of historical sites/monuments in the country which are preserved by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) including Rajasthan;
- (b) the number of such sites/monuments which have been encroached upon;
- (c) whether the Government are contemplating to adopt strict measures for preventing the encroachment of said sites/monuments; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government for solution of the said problem?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF CULTURE AND TOURISM

## (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a) 3698 ancient monuments  and archaeological sites and remains of national importance are looked after by Archeological Survey of India, out of which 163 are located in the state of Rajasthan.
- (b)to(d) Some of the monuments and sites are under encroachment.  The encroachments in the  protected  monuments  and  protected  areas  are  removed  as  per  the  provisions contained  in  the  Ancient  Monuments  and  Archaeological  Sites  and  Remains  Act, 1958  and  Rules  framed  thereunder.  In  order  to  contain  the  encroachments  and remove them, the Superintending Archaeologist in charge of the Circles have been vested with the powers of an Estate Officer to issue eviction notices/orders to the encroachers  under  Public  Premises  (Eviction  of  Unauthorised  Occupants)  Act, 1971. They are also authorised to issue show cause notices under the provisions of Ancient  Monuments  and  Archaeological  Sites  and  Remains  Act,  1958  and  Rules 1959,  followed  by  a  direction  to  the  District  Collector/Magistrate  by  Central Government to remove such encroachment. Assistance in containing and removing encroachments is also sought from the respective State Government/police authorities  from  time  to  time.  Further,  in  addition  to  the  regular  watch  and  ward staff,  private  security  personnel  and  CISF  have  also  been  deployed  for  the  safety and security of selected monuments/sites across the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1046 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-10
Subject: Pending Financial Assistance and Grants to Telangana
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Balram Naik Porika

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1046

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

## PENDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND GRANTS TO TELANGANA

## 1046. Shri Balram Naik Porika:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether any central financial assistance and Grants to Telangana is pending with the Government, if so, the details thereof and the reasons for the pendency;
- (b) whether the Government has any plans to provide additional financial incentives to promote industrial development in Telangana;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): No, Sir. No such proposal is presently pending with the Department of Expenditure.

(b) to (d): Government of India is implementing the scheme for Special Assistance to States for  Capital  Investment  2024-25  with  an  outlay  of  Rs.  1.5  lakh  crore.  Out  of  the  total allocation, an amount of Rs. 15,000 crore is earmarked for Stimulating Industrial Growth. Under this part, Telangana can avail financial assistance of Rs. 200 crore each for completing the following reforms:

Reform-1: Amendment in Building Regulations to Minimize Ground Floor Loss for Standalone Factories

Reform-2: Amendment  in  Building  Regulations  to  Encourage  Development  of Flatted Factories

- Reform-3: Encourage Vertical Growth of Commercial Buildings
- Reform-4: Allow Construction of Hostels in Industrial Zones

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1044 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-10
Subject: Decline in NIRF ranking of Public Institutions
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Chavda Vinod Lakhamshi

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1044 ANSWERED ON 10.02.2025

## Decline in NIRF ranking of Public Institutions

1044. Shri Chavda Vinod Lakhamshi:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there has been more than 20% change in the rankings of Indian Universities as per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024 in comparison to NIRF 2023;
- (b) whether  more  private Universities have improved  their ranking than the Public Institutions like IISERs and IITs:
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the steps being taken by the Government to improve the ranking of Public Institutions?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (d):  National  Institutional  Ranking  Framework  (NIRF)  was  launched  in  2015  by  the Government of India for the annual ranking of institutions/ universities of higher education in India (called India Rankings), to promote a healthy competition among educational institutes and universities. The methodology of these rankings is based on five broad parameters which are 'Teaching, Learning and Resources,' 'Research and Professional Practices,' 'Graduation Outcomes,' 'Outreach and Inclusivity,' and 'Peer Perception'.

As per NIRF 2024 India Rankings, 82 institutions, in the Top 100 in 'Overall Category' have shown an increase in total score achieved in 2024 as compared to 2023. This indicates their improvement  on  parameters  of  NIRF.  Further,  among  the  Top  100  institutions  ranked  in 'Overall Category' in the 2024 India Rankings, 36 government institutions have improved or retained their ranks while 24 private institutions have improved or retained their ranks.

In alignment with the objectives of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, there is a thrust on improving the overall quality of education in HEIs. While numerous initiatives have been institutionalised in Centrally Funded Institutions for this purpose, Government of India also provides financial support to State Governments under Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA)/  Pradhan  Mantri  Uchchatar  Shiksha  Abhiyan  (PM-USHA)  scheme  under  three components  namely,  'Enhancing  Quality  and  Excellence  in  select  State  Universities', 'Infrastructure  Grants  to  Universities'  and  'Multi-Disciplinary  Education  and  Research Universities (MERU)' for improvement in Higher Education.

Further, National Board of Accreditation (NBA) is also conducting workshops at regular intervals for generating awareness about India Rankings.