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Lok Sabha Question No. 181 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-25
Subject: Proposal to Set-up ESI Hospital
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri Amra Ram

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 181

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.11.2024

## PROPOSAL TO SET-UP ESI HOSPITAL

†181. SHRI AMRA RAM:

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

(a)the criteria for setting up an ESI hospital in the country; (b)whether the Government proposes to set up an ESI hospital at Sikar division headquarters; (c)if so, the time by which it will be set-up; and (d)if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): The major norms for setting up of new hospitals based on number of IPs are as under: -

|   S.No. | Number of beds      | Minimum number of IPs   |
|---------|---------------------|-------------------------|
|       1 | 30 bedded hospital  | 20,000                  |
|       1 | 100 bedded hospital | 50,000                  |
|       2 | 150 bedded hospital | 1,00,000                |
|       3 | 200 bedded hospital | 1,50,000                |
|       4 | 250 bedded hospital | 2,00,000                |
|       5 | 300 bedded hospital | 2,50,000                |
|       6 | 350 bedded hospital | 3,00,000                |
|       7 | 400 bedded hospital | 3,50,000                |
|       8 | 500 bedded hospital | 4,00,000                |
|       9 | 600 bedded hospital | 5,00,000                |

In  case  of  Hilly  area/  North  Eastern  Region,  a  minimum 15,000  insured  persons  (IPs)  are  required  for  setting  up  of  new  100 bedded hospital.  The IP population are taken in a radius of 25 km and there should not be any other ESI Hospital within a radius of 50 km. In Sikar, the population of Insured persons (IPs) is 9394 as on 31.03.2024. Norm for setting of 30 beds hospital is minimum number of 20,000 IPs. ******
Lok Sabha Question No. 176 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-25
Subject: Sexual Harassment against women at SAI
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri S Venkatesan

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 176

## ANSWERED ON 25.11.2024

Sexual Harassment against women at SAI

## 176.     SHRI S. VENKATESAN:

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

- (a) the details of the number of Sports Academies, Regional Centres, National  Centres  of  excellence,  Sports  training  centres  and  other bodies  under  Sports  Authority  of  India  (SAI)  and  the  details  of  the number  of  them  are  having  Internal  Complaint  Committee  (ICC) against Sexual harassment against women at work places, categorywise;
- (b)  the  details  of  the  institutions/centres  not  having  ICCs  against Sexual harassment against women at work places;
- (c)  whether  all  ICCs  are  having  outside  members  also,  if  so,  the details thereof institutions/centres not having such member; and
- (d)  the  number  of  complaints  received  and  disposed  by  the  above institutions/centres during the last five years, year-wise?

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

(a) to (c): SAI Head Office and all its 12 Regional Centres have established Internal Complaints Committees (ICC) which ensures that all employees/athletes at these locations have access to a mechanism for addressing complaints related to sexual harassment.  These  ICC  also  cater  the  issues  related  to  subcentres like National Centres of excellence (NCOEs), SAI Training Centres (STCs), Extension Centres, etc. falling under the jurisdiction of respective Regional Centres. Further, all the ICC have a member from outside.

## (d) The details of complaints received and disposed during last five years are as under:

| Year              |   No. of Complaints Received |   No. of Complaints Disposed Of |
|-------------------|------------------------------|---------------------------------|
| 2020              |                           01 |                              01 |
| 2021              |                           04 |                              04 |
| 2022              |                           06 |                              05 |
| 2023              |                           06 |                              05 |
| 2024 (as on date) |                           05 |                              03 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 172 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-25
Subject: Athletes trained at KICs
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Dr. T Sumathy Alias Thamizhachi Thangapandian

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 172 ANSWERED ON 25.11.2024

## Athletes trained at KICs

172.  DR. T SUMATHY ALIAS THAMIZHACHI THANGAPANDIAN:

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

- (a)  the  number  of  athletes  who  got  trained  at  Khelo  India  Centres  (KICs), State and  district-wise including Tamil  Nadu  and  the  details  of the achievements that have been made by these athletes at State, National and International levels;
- (b) the total number of KICs and sports academies operational across the country, State and district-wise including Tamil Nadu;
- (c) whether the Government has any proposal to open more KICs across the country particularly in Tamil Nadu;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons there for;
- (e) the details of the funds allocated and utilized for the establishment/creation,  operation  and  upgradation  of  sports  infrastructure in  these  centres  during  the  last  three  years  and  the  current  year,  Statewise; and
- (f)  whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  enhance  the  scope  of  the scheme, if so, the details thereof?

## THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## ANSWER { DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA }

- (a)  State-wise  and  district-wise  athletes  who  got  trained  at  Khelo  India Centres (KICs), including in Tamil Nadu and the details of achievements by these  athletes  at  State,  National  and  International  levels  are  available  at https://dashboard.kheloindia.gov.in/state-wise-khelo-india-centers.

(b)  State-wise  details  of  operational  Khelo  India  Centres  and  Accredited Academies  under  the  Khelo  India  Scheme,  including  in  Tamil  Nadu,  are available at https://dashboard.kheloindia.gov.in/state-wise-khelo-indiacenters.

(c)  and  (d)  Yes,  Sir.  It  has  been  decided  to  open  1250  KICs  across  the country, including in Tamil Nadu. Details of all KICs notified till date under the Khelo India Scheme are available at https://dashboard.kheloindia.gov.in/state-wise-khelo-india-centers.

(e) State-wise details of funds allocated and utilized for the establishment/creation,  operation  and  upgradation  of  sports  infrastructure in  KICs  during  the  last  three  years  and  the  current  year  are  available  at https://dashboard.kheloindia.gov.in/state-wise-khelo-india-centers.

(f) No, Sir.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 171 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-25
Subject: Disbursement of Fund from EPF
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri Eswarasamy K

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 171 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.11.2024

## DISBURSEMENT OF FUND FROM EPF

171. SHRI ESWARASAMY K:

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

(a)whether it is a fact that profit is made by disbursement of funds from EPF through different means; (b)if so, the means through which funds have been disbursed till the year 2023 along with the amount so disbursed, separately; and (c)the  annual  profit  estimated  to  be  earned  by  each  of  the  said means?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): No profit is made by EPFO through disbursement of funds from EPF through different means.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 169 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-25
Subject: Sovereign Green Bonds
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Khagen Murmu, Shri Mahesh Kashyap, Shri Praveen Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 169

To be answered on Monday, November 25, 2024 / Agrahayana 4, 1946 (Saka)

## Sovereign Green Bonds

169. Shri Praveen Patel:

Shri Mahesh Kashyap:

Shri Khagen Murmu:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the framework for Sovereign Green Bonds; and
- (b) the amount raised through issuance of Sovereign Green Bonds and the status thereof?

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

- (a) Framework for Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs) was released on 9 th  November, 2022 by the Government of India, which can be accessed at https://dea.gov.in/sites/default/files/Framework%20for%20Sovereign%20Green%20Bonds.p df.
- (b) In FY 2022-23 and FY 2023-24, the Government of India raised Rs. 16,000 crores and Rs.  20,000  crores,  respectively,  through  the  issuance  of  Sovereign  Green  Bonds  (SGrBs). During  the  FY  2024-25,  Rs.  1,697.398  crore  has  been  raised  through  SGrBs  so  far.  The proceeds  from  these  bonds  are  allocated  under  the  eligible  green  schemes/projects  of  the various Ministries/Departments, which help in reducing the economy's carbon intensity, as per the Framework of Sovereign Green Bonds.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 168 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-25
Subject: Vidyalaxmi Scheme to Students outside Top-Ranked Institutions
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Thiru Dayanidhi Maran

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 168

## ANSWERED ON 25/11/2024

## Vidyalaxmi Scheme to Students outside Top-Ranked Institutions

## 168 Thiru Dayanidhi Maran:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) the measures taken by the Government to expand the Vidyalaxmi scheme to students outside top-ranked institutions, especially those in rural areas and Tier-2 or Tier-3 cities;
- (b) the time by which the scheme is expected to be fully operational, and whether there be any interim support for students currently struggling with financial constraints, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether there are any specific benchmarks or metrics that will be used to assess the impact of the scheme in terms of student enrollment and completion rates;
- (d) the manner in which the Government ensure the sustainability of this scheme and whether there is a roadmap for increasing or adjusting the budget allocation as the number of beneficiaries grows, if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether there are any provisions to ease loan repayment terms or provide loan forgiveness for students who may face financial challenges upon graduation, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to  (e)  The  Union  Cabinet  on  06.11.2024  has  approved  PM-Vidyalaxmi, a new Central Sector scheme that seeks to provide financial support to meritorious students of Quality Higher Education Institution (QHEIs). For AY 2024-25, 860 HEIs of the country based on NIRF ranking have been identified. The QHEIs are spread across the country including in Tier-2 or Tier-3 cities.  Under the PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme, any student who gets admission in  Quality  Higher  Education  Institution  (QHEIs)  will  be  eligible  to  get  collateral  free, guarantor free loan from banks and financial institutions to cover full amount of tuition

fees and other expenses related to the course. Students who have taken education loans from 07.11.2024 for degree/diploma courses in these QHEIs are eligible under the scheme. The scheme will be applicable to the top  quality  higher  educational  institutions  of  the nation, as determined by the NIRF rankings - including all HEIs, government and private, that are ranked within the top 100 in NIRF in overall, category-specific and domain specific rankings; state government HEIs ranked in 101-200 in NIRF and all central government governed institutions. An outlay of Rs. 3,600 Crore has been made during 2024-25 to 203031, and 7 lakh fresh students are expected to get the benefit of this interest subvention during the period. For loan amount up to Rs. 7.5 lakhs, the student will also be eligible for a credit guarantee of 75% of outstanding default. This will give support to banks in making education loans available to students under the scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 167 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-25
Subject: Income Tax Revision for Senior Citizens
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Eatala Rajender

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 167

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2024/ AGRAHAYANA 4, 1946 (SAKA)

## INCOME TAX REVISION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS

## 167.   SHRI EATALA RAJENDER:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether some States Elders' Welfare Associations have sought an Income Tax (I-T) revision for senior citizens from the current fiscal year;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  proposes  that  senior  citizens  will  be  provided  tax  rebate  till  annual income of 7.5 lakh, and levied 5 per cent Income Tax up to annual income of 10 lakh;
- (c) whether the tax deduction for the national saving certificate investment for senior citizens will be revised from 1.5 lakh to 3 lakh from this fiscal year; and
- (d)  if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)        As  part  of  the  budgetary  exercise  every  year,  a  number  of  proposals  are  received  seeking amendments  in  the  Income-tax  Act,  1961  and  deliberated  upon,  and  the  results  of  such deliberations is reflected in the Finance Bill presented that year.
- (b), (c) & (d)   No such proposal is presently under consideration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 165 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-25
Subject: Swadesh Darshan Scheme 2.0 in Karnataka
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Dr. K Sudhakar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.165 ANSWERED ON 25.11.2024

## SWADESH DARSHAN SCHEME 2.0 IN KARNATAKA

## 165   DR. K SUDHAKAR:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has received any new recommendations from  the  State  of  Karnataka  regarding  Swadesh  Darshan  2.0 Scheme, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has proposed any tourism projects under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 or any other schemes for Chikkaballapur, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the  details  of  steps  and  procedures  required  for  submission  of proposals under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 and the criteria of evaluation of the proposals;
- (d) whether the Government conducts State-wise evaluation of Tourism departments across the country, if so, the details regarding  the  performance  of  Karnataka  State  in  comparison  to other States; and
- (e) the  details  of  projects  approved  for  tourism  development  in  the State of Karnataka under various schemes of the Government?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM         (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a) to (e):  The Ministry of Tourism has recently revamped the scheme of Swadesh Darshan as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0) with the objective to develop sustainable and responsible tourism destinations in the country. Under this scheme, the Ministry of Tourism has identified 'Hampi' and 'Mysuru' in Karnataka as destinations and has sanctioned the following projects under SD2.0 in Karnataka:-

| Destination   | Project                        |   Sanctioned Cost (Rs. In Crore) |
|---------------|--------------------------------|----------------------------------|
| Hampi         | Setting up of Travellers Nook  |                            26.3  |
| Mysuru        | Tonga Ride Heritage Experience |                             4.12 |
| Mysuru        | Ecological Experience Zone     |                            18.36 |

In addition, the Ministry of Tourism also provides financial assistance to the State Governments/UT Administrations under 'Pilgrimage Rejuvenation  and  Spiritual,  Heritage  Augmentation  Drive  (PRASHAD)' with the aim to create pilgrimage/spiritual tourism infrastructure at the identified destinations and has sanctioned the project 'Development of Pilgrimage Amenities at Sri Chamundeshwari Devi Temple' in 2023 -24 for Rs.45.71 Crore in the State of Karnataka.

The Ministry of Tourism encourages State Governments/UT Administrations  of  the  country  to  promote  their  tourism  destinations/ products,  undertake  sustainable  tourism  development,  focus  on  Public Private Partnership (PPP) and operation and maintenance of the assets created under various schemes etc. In addition, Ministry of Tourism also monitors  progress  of  the  projects  sanctioned  under  its  schemes  in different States/UTs of country including Karnataka from time to time.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 164 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-25
Subject: Programme and Incentives for returning Rural Youth in Uttar Pradesh
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri Shashank Mani

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 164 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.11.2024

## PROGRAMME AND INCENTIVES FOR RETURNING RURAL YOUTH IN UTTAR PRADESH

## 164. SHRI SHASHANK MANI:

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

- (a)whether the Government has introduced any programme to support rural youth returning to Uttar Pradesh from urban areas;
- (b)if  so,  the  details  thereof,  including  information  on  skill  training, entrepreneurship  support,  and  financial  assistance  available  to returning youth; and
- (c)whether  there  are  plans  to  expand  or  create  new  incentives  to support returning youth in establishing local businesses in traditional industries and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Under the Government of India's Skill India Mission (SIM), the Ministry  of  Skill  Development  and  Entrepreneurship  (MSDE)  delivers skill, re-skill and up-skill training through an extensive network of skill development  centres  /  institutes  etc.  under  various  schemes,  viz. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Jan Sikhshan Sansthan (JSS), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), to all the sections of the society across the country including rural and urban areas of the State of Uttar Pradesh. The SIM aims at enabling youth of India to get future ready, equipped with industry relevant skills.

The Government has taken various steps  to support youths in the country including in the State of Uttar Pradesh like encouraging private  sector  of  economy,  fast  tracking  various  projects  involving substantial investment and increasing public expenditure on schemes like the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), Mahatma  Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee  Scheme (MGNREGA),  Pt.  Deen  Dayal  Upadhyaya  Grameen  Kaushalya  Yojana (DDU-GKY) , Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana- National Urban Livelihoods Mission(DAY-NULM), The Prime Minister's Internship Schemes, The PM Vishwakarma Scheme, and PM-SVANidhi Scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 160 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-25
Subject: Discussions with Trade Unions
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri V K Sreekandan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 160 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.11.2024

## DISCUSSIONS WITH TRADE UNIONS

## 160.  SHRI V K SREEKANDAN:

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

- (a)whether it is a fact that the Government has held discussions with Trade Unions on issues like the implementation of Labour Codes, Employment Linked Incentive and the Unified Pension Scheme and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)whether  the  Indian  National  Trade  Union  Congress  and  the  All Trade  Union  Coordination  Centre  were  not  invited  to  the  said meeting;
- (c)whether it is a fact that ten unions have objected to not inviting INTUC and TUCC to the said meeting, if so, the details thereof; and (d)whether it is also a fact that most of the Trade Unions were of the view that the Labour Codes were in favour of the giant corporate, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)& (d):  '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  four  Labour Codes,  the  Central  Government  has  pre-published  the  draft  Rules. Majority of States/UTs have also pre-published their draft Rules. The Government  had  undertaken  three  tripartite  consultations  on  the draft Central Rules under all the four Codes  on 21.12.2020, 12.01.2021  and  20.01.2021  in  which  Central  Trade  Unions  also participated.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 156 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-25
Subject: Merger of Regional Rural Banks
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri K Sudhakaran

## Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Financial Services

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 156

ANSWERED ON THE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2024/4 AGRAHAYANA, 1946 (SAKA)

## Merger of Regional Rural Banks

## 156. SHRI K SUDHAKARAN

- Will the MINISTER OF FINANCE be pleased to state: (a)  whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  merge  Regional  Rural  Banks  (RRBs)  in  the country; (b) if so, the specific details of the proposed merger plan and if not, the reasons for deciding against such a merger; and (c) whether the Government has made any consultations with stakeholders, including RRB employees, banking associations, and rural communities, regarding the proposed merger; (d)  if so, the details thereof; and (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e) The amalgamation of RRBs is governed under section 23A of Regional Rural Banks Act,  1976 (RRBs  Act)  which provides that two or more RRBs may be amalgamated by Central Government, after consultation with the concerned State Government, NABARD and the Sponsor Bank, if it is of the opinion that it is necessary in the public interest or in the interest of the development of the area served by any Regional Rural Bank or in the interest of the Regional Rural Banks themselves. Accordingly, Government of India initiated structural consolidation of RRBs in 2004-05, which has resulted in reduction in the number of RRBs from 196 to 43 till 2020-21 in 3 phases. Presently, there are 16 States with one RRB and 12 States with more than one RRBs. In order to derive the benefits of scale efficiency and costrationalisation,  the  Government  has  continued  with  the  process  of  further  consolidation  of RRBs, towards the goal of 'One State One RRB' and sought comments from the concerned sponsor banks and the respective State governments under the said provisions of the RRBs Act.

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