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Lok Sabha Question No. 274 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-05
Subject: Reservation for OBCs
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Ashok Mahadeorao Nete

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

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.274 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2023

## RESERVATION FOR OBCs

## +274. SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE:

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

- (@) whether any provision of reservation has been made for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the country;
- (6) if s0, the details thereof particularly the percentage of reservation for OBCs in the State of Maharashtra;
- (c) the percentage of reservation for OBCs in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra;
- (d) whether it is in accordance with the percentage of reservation made for OBCs in the State of Maharashtra; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and ifnot, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SUSHRI PRATIMA BHOUMIK)

- (@) to (e): The Central Government has provided 27% reservation to the OBCs in€matters of recruitment to Central   Government jobs and admission to Central Government   Educational Institutions and this is applicable to the whole Country including the State of Maharashtra  The services undef the State Governments, come under the List I of the Seventh Schedule ie: State List of the Constitution. The information regarding the reservation given to OBCs by the State Governments is not centrally maintained.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 272 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-05
Subject: Rashtriya Gokul Mission
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Ratansinh Magansinh Rathod

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 272 TO BE ANSWERED ON 5 th  DECEMBER 2023

## RASHTRIYA GOKUL MISSION

## 272. SHRI RATANSINH MAGANSINH RATHOD:

Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Rashtriya Gokul Mission has been implemented in Gujarat;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  the  details  of  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  enhance  productivity  of  bovines  and increase milk production; and
- (d) the funds allocated for the Rashtriya Gokul Mission in Gujarat for last three years?

## THE MINISTER FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## ANSWER (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

- (a)  (b)  &  (d)  Yes,  Sir.  Department  of  Animal  Husbandry  and  Dairying  is  implementing Rashtriya Gokul Mission for development and conservation of indigenous bovine breeds and genetic  upgradation  of  bovine  population  since  December  2014  throughout  the  country including Gujarat.  An amount of Rs 8559.38 lakh has been released to the State during the last 3 years and current year for the implementation of Rashtriya Gokul Mission.
- (c)  Following  steps  are  undertaken  by  the  Department  to  enhance  productivity  of  bovine population and increase milk production:
- (i) Implementation  of  Nationwide  Artificial  Insemination  Programme for  extension  of Artificial Insemination coverage
- (ii) Progeny testing and pedigree selection for production of high genetic merit bulls of indigenous breeds.
- (iii) Establishment of Breed Multiplication Farms preferably of indigenous breeds
- (iv) Promotion of In-vitro Fertilization (IVF) technology for faster genetic upgradation of indigenous breeds
- (v) Implementation of genomic selection using genomic chip.
- (vi) Accelerated Breed Improvement Programme using Sex sorted semen

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Lok Sabha Question No. 270 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-05
Subject: Funds for Modernization of AIR and DD Kendras
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Jual Oram

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 270

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2023)

FUNDS FOR MODERNIZATION OF AIR AND DD KENDRAS

270.  SHRI JUAL ORAM:

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

- (a) whether any funds have been earmarked or sanctioned by the Government for the upgradation and modernization of the All India  Radio  and  Doordarshan  Kendras  in  Odisha  and  other States during the last three financial years;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the details of steps taken by the Government in this regard in the State of Odisha and particularly in Sundargarh District? ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND

MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

(SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR)

(a) & (b):  The modernization and strengthening of infrastructure and network  of  Prasar  Bharati  in  respect  of  All  India  Radio  (AIR)  and Doordarshan  (DD)  at  different  stations  across  the  country  is  a continuous  process  under  the  'Broadcasting  Infrastructure  and Network  Development'  (BIND)  Scheme.  This  scheme  has  been further  continued  for  the  period  2021-26  with  an  outlay  of  Rs. 2539.61 crores for various components.

(c): Following projects have been undertaken under BIND Scheme in the state of Odisha (including Sundargarh district):

- (i) Setting up of  100W FM Relay Station at Sundargarh.
- (ii) Approval for setting up of 1kW FM transmitter at Bonaigarh in Sundargarh district.
- (iii) Modernization  and  upgradation  of  DDK  Bhubaneswar & DDK Sambalpur .
- (iv) Modernization of MW Transmitters at Jeypore, Sambalpur and Bhawanipatna.
- (v) Modernization and upgradation of Regional training Centre at Bhubaneswar.
- (vi) Commissioning of 100 W FM Relay stations at 7 locations (Malkangiri,  Nabrangpur,  Phulbani,  Bargarh,  Kendrapara, Koraput and Mohana).
- (vii) Setting up of 5 kW FM transmitter at Balasore.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 268 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-05
Subject: Funds Granted for PMMSY
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: M. K. Raghavan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.268 TO BE ANSWERED ON 5 TH  DECEMBER, 2023

## Funds Granted for PMMSY

## 268. SHRI M.K. RAGHAVAN:

Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Union Government has data regarding various funds granted under the Ministry to the Government of Kerala and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government of Kerala has utilized the funds granted during the Financial Years 202122, 2022-23 and 2023-24 and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, whether the Government has sought explanation from the State Government for the lapse in usage of these funds;
- (d) the targeted success rate of PMMSY for the State of Kerala; and
- (e) whether the Government has data regarding the district-wise usage of funds granted for PMMSY for the State of Kerala and if so, the details thereof particularly for Kozhikode?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

- (a):      Yes  Sir.  During  last  three  years  (2020-21  to  2022-23)  and  the  current  year  (2023-24),  the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India, under  Pradhan  Mantri  Matsya  Sampada  Yojana  (PMMSY)  has  accorded  approvals  to  the  fisheries developmental  proposals  of  Government  of  Kerala  amounting  to  Rs.903.32  crore  and  released  central funds of Rs.239.27crore for development of fisheries and fishers welfare in the State.
- (b): Out of the central funds of Rs.239.27 crore released during the Financial Years 2020-21 to 202223  Government  of  Kerala  has  reported  expenditure  of  Rs.213.02  crore  towards  implementation  of approved fisheries  developmental  activities  in  the  State  and  has  also  submitted  Utilization  Certificates amounting to Rs. 144.35 crore.
- (c): Does not arise.
- (d):    PMMSY has been receiving overwhelming response from all the States/UTs including Kerala. The PMMSY projects approved to Government of Kerala are being successfully implemented.
- (e) PMMSY is implemented through respective State Government/Union Territory and district-wise allocation  of  funds  within  the  State/UT  are  also  made  by  the  concerned  State  Government/UT Administrations.  The  State  Government  of  Kerala  has  informed  that  during  FY  2020-21  to  2022-23, district of Kozhikode was allotted an amount of Rs. 368.18 lakh for development of fisheries out of which the district has so far made expenditure of Rs.300.69 lakh towards implementation of approved projects.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 262 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-05
Subject: Gram Manchitra Application
Ministry: PANCHAYATI RAJ
Asked by: Midhun Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 262

## ANSWERED ON 05.12.2023

## Gram Manchitra Application

## 262. SHRI P.V. MIDHUN REDDY:

## Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased to State:

- a. the  ways  in  which  Gram  Manchitra  application  enable  real-time  tracking  and monitoring of activities, bridging the gap between planning and execution at the Gram Panchayat level;
- b. whether the Gram Manchitra application align with broader goals of transparency, accountability and efficient governance at the grassroots level;
- c. if so, the details thereof; and
- d. the manner in which this application utilizes Geographic Information System (GIS) maps and technology for preparing Gram Panchayat Development Plans?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR PANCHAYATI RAJ (SHRI KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL)

(a) In  order  to  encourage  the  Spatial  Planning  by  the  Gram  Panchayat,  Ministry  of Panchayati Raj had launched the Geographic Information System (GIS) application 'Gram Manchitra' (https://grammanchitra.gov.in). This application facilitates and supports Gram Panchayats to perform planning at Gram Panchayat level using geo-spatial technology. It provides a single/ unified Geo Spatial platform to better visualize the various developmental works to be taken up across the different sectors and provide a decision support system for Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP).

Further,  Ministry  has  launched  mActionSoft,  a  mobile  based  solution  to  help  in capturing photos with Geo-Tags (i.e. GPS Coordinates) for the works which have asset as an output. Geo-tagging of the assets is done in all three stages viz. (i) before start of the work, (ii) during the work and (iii) on completion of work.  This would provide a repository of information on all works and assets related to natural resource management, water harvesting, drought proofing, sanitation, agriculture, check dams and irrigation channels etc. Assets geotagged using the m-ActionSoft application are available on Gram Manchitra, enhancing the visualization of various developmental works in the Gram Panchayats.

(b) to (d) The assets created under the finance commission funds are geotagged with the photographs of assets by the Panchayats. The GIS data of assets geotagged on the map of Panchayat can be visualized on the Gram Manchitra application. Gram Manchitra provides several planning tools that use GIS technology to help Gram Panchayat officials develop realistic and achievable development plans. These tools provide a decision support system in the preparation of development plans viz. tools for identifying potential sites for development projects, asset tracking, estimating the costs of projects, and assessing the impact of projects.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 255 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-05
Subject: Medical Jobs for Disabled
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Bholanath (B.P. Saroj)

- (a) No, sir.
- (b)  In view of above, question does not arise.
- (c)  &  (d)  As  per  section  32  of  the  Rights  of  Persons  with  Disabilities  Act,  2016,  all  Government institutions of higher education and other higher education institutions receiving aid from the Government  are  mandated  to  reserve  not  less  than  five  percent  seats  for  persons  with  benchmark disabilities (disability of 40% or more).

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 255 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2023

## MEDICAL JOBS FOR DISABLED

## 255. SHRI BHOLANATH (B.P. SAROJ):

Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT सामािजक ᭠याय और अिधकाᳯरता मंᮢी be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government is in process of framing rules to specify roles in medical jobs for different categories of disabled persons; (b) if so, the details thereof and the time by which this process is likely to be completed; (c) whether the Government proposes to suggest reservation of seats for the disabled candidates in the

- medical colleges/institutes; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SUSHRI PRATIMA BHOUMIK)
Lok Sabha Question No. 251 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-05
Subject: Vibrant Villages Programme
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Jagdambika Pal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 251

TO  BE  ANSWERED  ON  THE  5 TH   DECEMBER,  2023/  AGRAHAYANA  14, 1945 (SAKA)

VIBRANT VILLAGES PROGRAMME

251.   SHRI JAGDAMBIKA PAL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the details of the progress made under Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP);

(b)  whether  the  Government  can  provide  breakdown  of  the  money disbursed  under  the  VVP  and  the  status  of  funds  utilization  in  the country and if so, the details thereof, State-wise;

(c) the total amount of funds disbursed under the erstwhile Border Area Development Programme (BADP) during the last five years; and

(d)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  expedite  the  release  of  the grant  for  VVP,  considering  the  reported  setbacks  and  the  impact  on critical development projects in the border regions?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NISITH PRAMANIK)

(a) to (d) :  After  approval  of  the  Vibrant  Villages  Programme  (VVP)  by the Government on 15.02.2023, a lot of activities have been undertaken regarding the implementation of VVP in concerned States/ UT. Immediately after the approval, a national level workshop was organized  for  capacity  building  of  State/District  officials  to  formulate the  plan  for  comprehensive  development  of    identified    villages.  This has              been              followed               by              series                of

## L.S.US.Q.N.O.251 FOR 05.12.2023

meetings and discussions with concerned stakeholder Ministries/Departments/States/UT.

Further  to  bring  vibrancy  in  identified  villages,  17  Union  Cabinet Ministers have so far undertaken visits and night stay at some identified villages  to  devise  state  of  implementation  of  Central  Government Schemes  in  those  villages  and  first  hand  feedback  of  villagers  about their developmental needs.

Around 2900 activities including fairs, festivals, promotion of local cultural  heritage,  awareness  camps,  sports  meet,  health  screening camps, veterinary camps, etc. have been organized in Vibrant Villages till date. Senior officers of central Ministries/ Departments and States/UT concerned have also undertaken visits to identified villages.

States/UT have recently forwarded their Village Action Plan (VAP) indicating  works/projects  required  for  comprehensive  development  of Villages.  The  works/projects  which  may  be  undertaken  under  ongoing schemes of different central Ministries/Departments have been forwarded to them to cover the identified villages under their schemes

## L.S.US.Q.N.O.251 FOR 05.12.2023

on priority. Fund release under VVP is subject to approval of works/projects projected under VVAP.

During  the  last  five  years  (2018-19  to  2022-23)  an  amount  of ₹2005.16  Crore  have  been  released  under  Border  Area  Development Programme (BADP).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 249 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-05
Subject: Achievements under National Sports Policy
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Ramcharan Bohra

- (a) No sir.
- (b) No sir.
- (c) Does not arise in view of (b) above.

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †249

## ANSWERED ON 05.12.2023

Achievements under National Sports Policy

†249 .  SHRI RAMCHARAN BOHRA:

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

(a)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  sports  is  not  being  given  high  priority  in  the country  as  compared  to  other  countries  and  if  so,  the  reaction  of  the Government thereto;

- (b)  whether  the  country's  perform ance  in  various  sports  events  is  not satisfactory;
- (c) if so, the reasons therefor and the steps being taken by the Government in this regard;
- (d)  whether  the  National  Sports  Policy  has  achieved  the  targets  set  for promotion of sports in the country;

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

(f)  whether  there  is  acute  shortage  of  modern  standard  sports  facilities, infrastructure, equipments and scientific support to promote sports in the country; and

(g) if so, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS { SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR }

(d) and (e) The National Sports Policy is currently being put into action with the twin objectives of "Broad-basing" of Sports and "Achieving Excellence in  Sports  at  the  National  and  International  levels".  All  schemes  and programs under this Ministry are in harmony with the objectives outlined in the National Sports Policy. The outcomes of this alignment is evident in the enhanced  performance  of  the  country's  athletes  in  diverse  National  and International  competitions.  Further,  the  well-being  of  athletes  is  actively addressed  through  initiatives  such  as  the  Pandit  Deendayal  Upadhyay National  Sports  Welfare  Fund  and  the  Scheme  of  Pension  for  Meritorious Sportspersons. Additionally,  athletes'  social  security  is  being  safeguarded through reservation in jobs in various Central/State Government organizations.

(f) Sports being a State subject, the responsibility of development of sports, including development of modern standard sports facilities, infrastructure, equipment  and  scientific  support  to  promote  sports  in  the  country  rests primarily with State/Union Territory governments. The sports infrastructure facilities  available  under  this  Ministry  have  sufficient  capacity to  cater  to the training needs of a large number of athletes including high performance training to elite athletes.

(g) Does not arise in view of (f) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 248 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-05
Subject: Funds for PM-KISAN Scheme
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Arjunlal Meena

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 248

TO BE ANSWERED ON 5 th  DECEMBER, 2023

## FUNDS FOR PM-KISAN SCHEME

248. SHRI ARJUN LAL MEENA: Will the Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण मंũी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  released/allocated  funds  in  Rajasthan  under  the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme (PM-KISAN);
- (b) if so, the details of the funds released/ allocated under the said Scheme in Udaipur Parliamentary Constituency during the last four financial years; and
- (c)    if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण मंũी (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

(a) to (c): The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a Central Sector Scheme, being implemented w.e.f. 1 st  December, 2018.  The Scheme aims at providing financial  assistance  to  all  landholding  farmer  families  across  the  country,  subject  to certain exclusion criteria, to enable them to take care of expenses related to agriculture and allied activities as well as domestic needs.  Under the Scheme, an amount of Rs. 6000/- per year is transferred in three equal installments of Rs.2000/- each through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode. Under PM-KISAN, details of the funds released are not maintained constituencywise.  So far, over Rs. 2.81 lakh crores have been transferred to over farmer families across the country, out of which benefits of Rs. 18,560.11 Crore have been transferred to the beneficiaries of Rajasthan. In Udaipur District, more than 2.56 lakh farmers have been benefitted under PMKISAN  since  its  inception  and  a  total  benefit  amount  of  Rs.  611.04  Crore  has  been transferred to them.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 244 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-05
Subject: Dairy Processing Infrastructure Development Fund (DIDF)
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: S. Jothimani, Karti P. Chidambaram, Mohammad Jawed, Faizal P.P. Mohammed

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING LOKSABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 244 TO BE ANSWERED ON 5 th  DECEMBER 2023

## DAIRY PROCESSING INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT FUND (DIDF)

244. MS. S. JOTHIMANI: SHRI KARTI P. CHIDAMBARAM: DR. MOHAMMAD JAWED: SHRI MOHAMMED FAIZAL P.P.:

Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  the  utilisation  of  the  earmarked  30  percent  of  allocated  funds  towards women under the Dairy Processing Infrastructure Development Fund (DIDF), State-wise;
- (b) the timeline by which the Department aims to achieve the target of enrolling 50 percent women milk producers in the dairy business under DIDF; and
- (c) the list and the number of male and female beneficiaries of DIDF, State-wise?

## THE MINISTER FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## ANSWER (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

- (a) Dairy  Processing  and  Infrastructure  Development  Fund  (DIDF)  is  an  infrastructure Development  Fund  to  create  infrastructure  for  dairy  processing,  the  end  borrowers envisaged are Institutions (Cooperative Milk Unions, State Cooperative Dairy Federations,  Multi  State  Milk  Cooperatives,  Milk  Producer  Companies,  NDDB Subsidiaries, Farmer Producer Organization (FPO)/ Self Help Group (SHG) registered under State Cooperative/ Companies Act). Under which loans provided at subsidized rate of interest by eligible lending institutes for which this department provide interest subvention @2.5% through NABARD.

(b)& (c) Does not arise in view of (a) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 243 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-05
Subject: Reservation for Local Youth in Private Jobs
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: A. Ganeshamurthi

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.243 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2023

## RESERVATION FOR LOCAL YOUTH IN PRIVATE JOBS

243. SHRI A. GANESHAMURTHI:

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

(a) whether the Government proposes to a model legislation to provide reservation for local in private sector jobs at the non-executive level; bring youth

- (b) if so, the time by which it is likely to be provided; and
- (c) if not, the manner in which the Government would ensure that local residents are given preference in private sector employment especially when land and other resources are taken away from the local residents thereby threatening their livelihood?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI A. NARAYANASWAMY)

(a) to (c): There is no such proposal with the Government;