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Lok Sabha Question No. 4058 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-18
Subject: Growth in Gig Economy
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Smt. Rachna Banerjee

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4058 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.08.2025

## GROWTH IN GIG ECONOMY

4058. SMT. RACHNA BANERJEE:

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

- (a)whether the gig economy is experiencing significant growth in the country during the last three financial years and the current year; (b)if so, the details thereof, year-wise; and
- (c)the details of the regulatory framework being considered by the Government  to  ensure  fair  working  conditions,  adequate  social protection  and  dispute  resolution  mechanisms  for  gig  workers, balancing flexibility with worker rights?

## ANSWER

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

( a) to (c): 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 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 Government in its Budget Announcement for financial year 2025-26 has announced several key measures for the welfare of Gig workers  of online platforms (platform workers) viz. their registration on the e-Shram portal, issuance of identity cards, and extension of health care benefits under Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4057 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-18
Subject: Promotion of Sports Facilities in Jharkhand
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Chandra Prakash Choudhary

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4057 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.08.2025

Promotion of Sports Facilities in Jharkhand

4057.  Shri Chandra Prakash Choudhary:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  steps  for  the  development  of sports infrastructure across the country particularly in Jharkhand, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the details of the proposals received and status of approvals for the said infrastructure in the State of Jharkhand during the last five years;
- (c)  the  details  and  status  of  the  said  approved  projects  in  the  country particularly in Jharkhand, State and district-wise;
- (d) the details of the list of stadiums selected under the Khelo India Scheme in Jharkhand; and
- (e)  the  number  of  National  Centres  of  Excellence  (NCoEs),  SAI  Training Centres  (STCs),  Extension  Centres,  Khelo  India  Centres  and  Khelo  India Accredited Academies are operational in Jharkhand?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## { DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA }

(a) to (d) 'Sports' being a State subject, the responsibility of development of sports,  including  development of sports infrastructure across the country, rests primarily with the respective State/Union Territory Governments. The Union Government only supplements their efforts by bridging critical gaps. There is no proposal under consideration in this Ministry to develop sports infrastructure in the State of Jharkhand. However, the Khelo India Scheme and  National  Sports  Development  Fund  (NSDF),  implemented by this Ministry,  under  which  financial  assistance  for  development  of  sports infrastructure  is  provided  are  demand-driven  schemes.  The  details  of  the

sports  infrastructure  projects  approved  and  their  sanctioned  cost,  funds released  and  their  physical  and  financial  progress,  under  Khelo  India Scheme and NSDF, across the country, including in the State of Jharkand, are  available  in  public  domain  on  the  dashboards  of  the  Ministry  at https://mdsd.kheloindia.gov.in and http://www.nsdf.yas.gov.in/nsdfglance.html.

(e) As of now, National Centres of Excellence is not operational in the State of  Jharkhand.  However,  there  are  02  SAI  Training  Centres  (STCs),  01 Extension  Centre,  24  Khelo  India  Centres  and  10  Khelo  India  Accredited Academies in the State of Jharkhand.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4056 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-18
Subject: Recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Ramasahayam Raghuram Reddy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4056

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE 18 th  AUGUST, 2025 SRAVANA 27, 1947 (SAKA)

## RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE 15 TH  FINANCE COMMISSION

## 4056. SHRI RAMASAHAYAM RAGHURAM REDDY:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- a) the States share of the net proceeds of shareable Central Taxes for FY 2024-25;
- b) whether the said share is below 41% as suggested by the 15th Finance Commission and whether the Government plans to enhance devolution of States share to the aforesaid level;
- c) the level of devolution made by the Centre to local bodies in urban and rural areas;
- d) whether  the  said  share  is  below  Rs.  4.36  lakh  crore  and  the  Government  plans  to  enhance devolution of States share to the aforesaid level;
- e) the details of State-specific grants made in FY 2024-25; and
- f) whether  the  said  share  is  below  the  Rs.  49,599  crore  as  suggested  by  the  15th  Finance Commission  and  whether  the  Government  plans  to  enhance  devolution  of  States'  share  to  the aforesaid level?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): The  total  amount  of  States'  share  of  the  net  proceeds  of  shareable  taxes  &  duties  for  FY 2024-25 is ₹12,86,885.44 crore.
- (b): No sir, the said share is as per the accepted recommendation of 15 th Finance Commission.
- (c) to (d): The Central Government doesn't devolve any tax to local bodies. However, the Central Government releases local body grants to State Governments based on recommendations of Finance Commission.
- (e) to (f): No State-specific grants were specifically accepted in the Explanatory Memorandum as to  the  action  taken  on  the  recommendations  made  by  the  Fifteenth  Finance  Commission. Accordingly, no state-specific grants under 15th FC recommendations are being released.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4053 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-18
Subject: Tourist Huts in Kadmath
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Muhammed Hamdullah Sayeed

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4053

## ANSWERED ON 18.08.2025

## TOURIST HUTS IN KADMATH

## 4053. SHRI MUHAMMED HAMDULLAH SAYEED:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- whether  the  Tourist  Huts  in  Kadmath,  previously  operated  under SPORTS  Lakshadweep  have  remained  non-operational  for  over  two
- (a) years and are deteriorating; and
- (b) if so, the details of the steps taken/being taken by the Government to restore and reopen these facilities for tourism development?

## ANSWER

(SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM

(a) to (b): Development  of  tourism  infrastructure  and  its  management  is primarily  done  by  the  concerned  State  Government  and  Union  Territory Administration. UTA of Lakshadweep has informed that the Tourist Huts at Kadmath were not operational. However, global tender (RFP) was floated to develop Eco-tourism resorts -comprising beach and water villas in Kadmat under Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, at the same location as where the Tourist Huts are located. The Eco tourism Project at Kadmat Island is estimated  at  around  ₹240  crore  with  approximately  110  rooms  planned, which include beach and water villas. The project was awarded to M/s Indian Hotels  Company  Ltd  (IHCL)  and  the  Concession  Agreement  was  signed  in December, 2022. This project includes pre-obtained environmental clearances,  such  as  CRZ  clearance,  with  assessments  done  by  NCSCM, MoEFCC, and NITI Aayog.

The Ministry of Tourism through its central sectors schemes provides financial assistance to the State Governments/Union Territory Administrations  to  develop  tourism  infrastructure  in  the  country  and  has sanctioned the project'Development of Eco -Retreat, Adventure, Beach and Mice Experience at Bangaram' for ₹81.18 Crore in the financial year 2024 -25

under its Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4052 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-18
Subject: Setting up of SAI Training Centre/Indoor Stadium
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Rajkumar Roat

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †4052 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.08.2025

## SETTING UP OF SAI TRAINING CENTRE/INDOOR STADIUM

†4052. SHRI RAJKUMAR ROAT:

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

- (a)   the details of the criteria adopted by the Government for setting up  of  the  Sports  Authority  of  India  (SAI)  Training  Centre/Indoor Stadium in a district;
- (b)   whether the Government proposes to open a SAI Training Centre (STC)/ Indoor Stadium in Dungarpur and Banswara districts keeping in view the emerging talents of tribal dominated Banswara Lok Sabha Constituency;
- (c) if so, the  time  by  which  these  are  likely  to  be  opened;
- (d)  if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e)    the  works  executed  and  the  budget  allocated  for  the  field  of sports in Banswara and Dungarpur constituencies during the last five years, name and year-wise?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (e):  'Sports'  being  a  State  subject,  the  responsibility  for  the development of sports, including the creation of sports infrastructure and  stadiums,  rests primarily with the respective State/Union Territory  Governments.  The  Union  Government  supplements  their efforts through its various schemes. The funds are allocated schemewise and not state-wise. In order to groom grassroots level talent, SAI  Training  Centres  (STCs)  are  established  in  States  where  the sports infrastructure is provided by the respective State governments and the same is managed by SAI. However, in some STCs, SAI has created  its  own  infrastructure  as  per  requirements.  Further,  SAI creates/upgrades infrastructure in its SAI Centres only. Recommendations or proposals are received from time to time from State  Governments  which  are  examined  in  accordance  with  the existing guidelines. No proposal has been received from the State Government for the establishment of a SAI Training Centre (STC)/Indoor Stadium in Dungarpur and Banswara districts. Further, one Khelo India Centre (KIC) each has been set up in the Banswara and Dungarpur districts and the detail is available in public domain at https://dashboard.kheloindia.gov.in.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4050 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-18
Subject: Amalgamation of PSBs
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Deepender Singh Hooda

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4050

ANSWERED ON MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2025/ SRAVANA 27, 1947 (SAKA)

## AMALGAMATION OF PSBs

## 4050.  SHRI DEEPENDER SINGH HOODA:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any plans to privatise Public Sector Banks (PSBs) beyond those already identified:
- (b) if so, the names of the banks under consideration for privatisation and the timeline for the same;
- (c) the estimated revenue the Government intends to generate from the disinvestment or strategic sale of these banks;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  is  considering  any  fresh  proposals  for  amalgamation  or consolidation of public sector banks; and
- (e)  if  so,  the  names  of  such  banks  and  the  objectives  the  Government  seeks  to  achieve through such restructuring?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): In the Union Budget for the financial year 2021-22, Government's intent to take up  privatisation  of  two  Public  Sector  Banks  and  approval  of  a  policy  of  strategic disinvestment of Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) was announced. As per the highlights of the  policy,  the  objectives  of  the  policy  include  enablement  of  growth  of  public  sector enterprises through infusion of private capital, thereby contributing to economic growth and new jobs, and financing of social sector and development programmes of the Government. Consideration of issues related to disinvestment, strategic sale or amalgamation, and decision on selection of banks, expected revenue generation from sale, terms and conditions of the sale proposal, etc. is entrusted to the Cabinet committee designated for this purpose under the Government of India (Transaction of Business) Rules, 1961.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4049 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-18
Subject: Externally Aided Projects (EAPs)
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4049 TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, 18 th  August, 2025 27 SRAVANA, 1947 (SAKA)

## EXTERNALLY AIDED PROJECTS (EAPs)

## 4049.  SHRI CHAMALA KIRAN KUMAR REDDY:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  and  current  status  of  apportionment  of  Public  Debt/Externally  Aided Projects (EAPs) between the successor states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  issued  orders  for  recovery  of  an  amount  of  Rs. 2,547.07 crore from Telangana;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the basis for this decision; and
- (d) whether  the  Government  is  likely  to  reconsider  this  decision,  if  so,  the  details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d) The Public Debt/Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) between the successor States of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana has been provisionally apportioned as per the provisions of  Section  54(1)  of  The  Andhra  Pradesh  Reorganisation  Act  2014.  In  2024-25,  it  was informed that over the years, the State of Andhra Pradesh has paid an excess amount of Rs. 2,547.07  crore  for  repayment  of  EAP  loans  of  the  successor  States  of  Andhra  Pradesh. Accordingly,  this  amount  was  adjusted.  Presently,  there  is  no  proposal  to  reconsider  this decision.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4047 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-18
Subject: Expansion of Pension Coverage
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Smt. D K Aruna

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4047 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.08.2025

## EXPANSION OF PENSION COVERAGE

4047. SMT. D K ARUNA:

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

- (a)whether it is a fact that notably by 2050, old-age dependency ratio of the country will increase to 30 per cent and consequently path to achieve developed economy status of the country by 2047 will depend in no small measure on our efforts to secure the future against oldage poverty and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)whether the current expansion of pension coverage is hindered by the issues that are linked to scalability, sensitisation and sustainability and the primary reason for the exclusion of informal workers from the pension framework is the fragmented nature of pension schemes; and
- (c)if so, the details thereof along with corrective steps being taken
- by the Government for the same?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): The  Pradhan  Mantri  Shram  Yogi  Maan-dhan  (PM-SYM) scheme was launched in February, 2019 in order to provide old age protection to the workers of unorganised sector. This is a voluntary and  contributory  pension  scheme.  Under  the  scheme,  a  monthly assured pension of Rs. 3000/- is provided to the unorganised workers after attaining the age of 60 years. The workers in the age group of 18-40 years whose monthly income is Rs. 15000/- or less and who are not a member of EPFO/ESIC/NPS (Govt. funded) or not an income tax payer are eligible to join the scheme. The monthly contribution by the

beneficiary ranges from Rs. 55/- to Rs. 200/- depending upon the entry age of the beneficiary. Under the scheme, equal matching contribution  is  paid  by  the  Central  Government.  Enrolment  in  the Scheme  is  done  through  the  Common  Service  Centres,  with  its network  of  about  4  lakh  Centres  across  the  country.  Eligible unorganised workers can also self-enroll through visiting the portal www.maandhan.in.

The following steps have been taken by the Government to spread awareness among the workers to popularize this scheme:

- (i) Holding periodic review meetings with States/ UTs.
- (ii) Meeting with State Common Service Centre (CSC) heads.
- (iii)    Launch of new features: Voluntary exit, Revival Module, Claim Status, and Account Statement.
- (iv) Extension of revival of dormant accounts from 1 year to 3 years.
- (v) Two-way integration of PM-SYM and eShram.
- (vi) SMS campaign to create awareness.
- (vii)  Addressing  Chief  Secretaries  of  States  regarding  enrolment under PM-SYM scheme. At present there is no such proposal to revise
- the minimum eligibility limit of the scheme.

Further, State/UT governments run various pension schemes  such  as:  Old  Age  Pension,  Widow  Pension,  Disability Pension,  Pension  for  Destitute  Women,  Pension  for  Transgender persons, Freedom Fighters' Pension etc .

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4046 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-18
Subject: PM-SYM and Pension Schemes
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Dr. Rajesh Mishra

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

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4046 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.08.2025

## PM-SYM AND PENSION SCHEMES

†4046. DR. RAJESH MISHRA:

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

- (a)the total number of beneficiaries registered under the Pradhan Mantri
- Shram Yogi MaanDhan (PM-SYM) Yojana;
- (b)whether  the  Government  proposes  to  launch  a  separate  pension scheme  for  the  gig  and  platform  workers  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (c)whether the Government proposes to launch any Universal Pension Scheme that  allows  citizens  to  contribute  voluntarily  and  receive pension benefits after their retirement and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)whether the Government proposes to integrate the existing pension schemes, like PM-SYM and the National Pension Scheme meant for Traders  and  Self-employed  Persons  NPS -Traders  and  if  so,  the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)to (d): The  number  of  beneficiaries  enrolled  under  the  Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) scheme are 51,36,578 (including bulk registration of 5,06,603 beneficiaries) as on 10.07.2025.

For  the  first  time,  the  definitions  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 for framing of suitable 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.

Till  date,  there  is  no  such  proposal  to  integrate  the  existing  pension schemes PM-SYM and the National Pension Scheme meant for Traders and Self-employed Persons that has been mooted.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4045 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-18
Subject: Death of a Young Woman at  Pune based Company
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Adv Dean Kuriakose

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4045 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.08.2025

## DEATH OF A YOUNG WOMAN AT PUNE BASED COMPANY

## 4045. ADV DEAN KURIAKOSE:

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

(a)whether the Government has conducted an enquiry into the death of a young woman who had died due to work related stress at Pune

- based company;
- (b)if  so,  whether  the  Government  had  received  any  report  for  the same and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)the details of the measures taken by the Government to ensure
- that such incidents do not get repeated?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): 'Labour',  being  a  subject  under  the  Concurrent  List,  is regulated by both the State Governments and the Central Government  within  their  respective  jurisdictions.  In  the  Central sphere,  enforcement  is  carried  out  by  inspecting  officers  of  the Central  Industrial  Relations  Machinery  (CIRM),  while  in  the  State sphere, compliance is ensured through the State Labour Enforcement Machinery.

As  per  the  existing  labour  laws,  working  conditions including working hours and overtime etc. are regulated through the provisions of the Factories Act, 1948 and the Shops and Establishments  Acts  of  the  respective  State  Governments.  Most establishments, including the private sector, are governed by the Shops and Establishments Act, for which the appropriate government is the State Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4044 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-18
Subject: ESI facilities in Bhilwara
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri Damodar Agrawal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4044

TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.08.2025

## ESI FACILITIES IN BHILWARA

†4044. SHRI DAMODAR AGRAWAL:

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

- (a)the details of the number of employees registered under Employees'  State  Insurance  Corporation  (ESIC)  in  Bhilwara  Lok Sabha Constituency;
- (b)whether there is ESI hospital in Bhilwara, Rajasthan;
- (c)if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d)whether  the  work  pertaining  to  the  transfer  of  ESI  hospital,
- Bhilwara to the Central Government is pending for several years; (e)if so, the details thereof; and
- (f)the reasons for pendency of transfer of the said hospital?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (f): The total number of employees registered under Employees'  State  Insurance  Corporation  (ESIC)  in  Bhilwara  Lok Sabha Constituency were 74,314 as on 31.03.2024.      At present, one 50-bedded  hospital  is functional in  Bhilwara,  Rajasthan  under Employees' Stat e Insurance Scheme (ESIS). ESIC has taken up the matter with the State Government of Rajasthan for transfer of the said hospital in 2021. However, the finalization of transfer is subject to the consent of State Government of Rajasthan.

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