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Lok Sabha Question No. 2185 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-05
Subject: Funds for Cultural Organization
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2185

TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.08.2024

## Funds for Cultural Organization

## †2185 Shri Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- a)  the  number  of  cultural  organizations  functioning  under  the  Government  in Gujarat State and the details of the works being carried out by each of the said oganizations;
- b) the  details  of  total  amount  sanctioned  and  released  for  each  of  the  said organizations in Dahod district, Gujarat during the last three years; and
- c)  the details of the achievements made by each of the said organizations so far?

## ANSWER

Minister of CULTURE AND TOURISM (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a): No cultural organization is functioning under the aegis of Ministry of Culture in the state  of  Gujarat.  However,  West  Zone  Cultural  Centre  (WZCC),  Udaipur  organizes various  cultural  programmes  in  its  member  states  including  Gujarat  with  a  view  to preserve, promote and disseminate the folk/traditional arts of the Zone.

(b):The grant-in-aid released to WZCC, Udaipur during the last three years is as under:

| Year    |   Amount (₹ in lakh) |
|---------|----------------------|
| 2021-22 |               653.92 |
| 2022-23 |               596.93 |
| 2023-24 |               529.68 |

No specific funds have been released to Dahod District of Gujarat.

(c):      The  major  programmes  organized  by  WZCC,  Udaipur  in  its  member  states including  Gujarat  areShilpgram  Utsav,  Basantotsav,  Lokotsav,  Ritu  Vasant,  Malhar, Octave, Dharohar, Shilpdarshan, Guru Shishya Traditions, Rangshala, Painting Camp, Yoga Day, Meera Mahotsav, National Cultural Festival, Ganeshotsav, Tribal Fairs, Mahi Mela, Lokanuranjan Mela, Workshops, Exhibitions, Fairs etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2184 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-05
Subject: Fellowship for Non-NET Research Scholars
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Hibi Eden

2184 Shri Hibi Eden:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

(a) the details of the last revision in the fellowship amounts that has taken place in relation to non-NET research scholars in Central Universities;

(b) whether some change has taken place in recent years in this regard and the reasons for the same; and

(c) whether there is any proposal with the Government to increase in the fellowship amounts in relation to non-NET research scholars in Central Universities?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (c):The  University  Grants  Commission (UGC) provides the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) based on the National Eligibility Test (NET). Six percent of the candidates who appear in the  NET  are  qualified  for  Assistant  Professor  and  out  of  these  qualified  candidates,  UGC awards  JRF  for  11,750  slots  per  year.  In  addition,  fellowships  are  also  offered  by  different Ministries  and  Organizations  to  support  the  scholars  pursuing  Ph.D..  Special  fellowships  are provided  for  Scheduled  Castes,  Scheduled  Tribes,  Other  Backward  Classes,  Persons  with Disabilities  and  Single  Girl  Child.  The  Ph.D.  scholars  are  eligible  to  join  research  projects sanctioned by various funding agencies to the Universities and to avail of funding to support their research, leading to the award of a Ph.D..

Further,  some  students  are  admitted  to  Ph.D.  courses  by  the  Universities  without financial support from any source. To enlarge the scope, UGC decided to partially support such students  by  providing  a  stipend  in  the  form  of  non-NET  Fellowships.  These  Non-NET Fellowships have been benefitting M.Phil./Ph.D. students enrolled in various Central Universities  across  the  country,  especially  the  students  of  Universities  located  in  the  remote areas  and  North-Eastern  regions  of  the  country.  Funds  amounting  to  Rs.405.33  crores  have been disbursed through non-NET Fellowships from 2021-22 to 2023-24.

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2184

ANSWERED ON 05/08/2024

## Fellowship for Non-NET Research Scholars
Lok Sabha Question No. 2183 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-05
Subject: Status of Child Labourers
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri Vishnu Dayal Ram

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2183 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.08.2024

## STATUS OF CHILD LABOURERS

†2183 . SHRI VISHNU DAYAL RAM:

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

- (a)whether child labourers from Jharkhand State are made to work in certain parts of the country;
- (b)the total number of child labourers in the country and particularly in Jharkhand;
- (c)whether  the  Government  has  any  data  regarding  children  of Jharkhand being taken to other parts of the country for labour; and
- (d)if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): The Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act 1986, provides for complete prohibition of work or employment  of  children  below  14  years  in  any  occupation  and processes  and  adolescents  in  the  age  group  of  14  to  18  years  in hazardous occupations and processes.

As  per  'Crime  in  India'  a  publication  of  National  Crime Records Bureau, 751 number of cases were registered in the country including 6 number of cases in Jharkhand during calendar year 2022 under Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2182 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-05
Subject: Guidelines for 10-Days Bagless  for Students of Class 6 to 8
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Dhairyasheel Sambhajirao Mane, Shri Sudheer Gupta, Shri Shyamkumar Daulat Barve, Shri Arvind Ganpat Sawant, Shri Chavan Vasantrao Balwantrao, Shri Shrirang Appa Chandu Barne

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2182 ANSWERED ON 05.08.2024

## Guidelines for 10-Days Bagless for Students of Class 6 to 8

2182 SHRI SHRIRANG APPA CHANDU BARNE:

SHRI ARVIND GANPAT SAWANT:

SHRI DHAIRYASHEEL SAMBHAJIRAO MANE:

SHRI CHAVAN VASANTRAO BALWANTRAO:

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

SHRI SHYAMKUMAR DAULAT BARVE:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the NEP2020 recommended a 10-day bagless period for students in classes 6-8, if so, the details thereof along with the objectives of the scheme;
- (b) whether  the  PSS  Central  Institute  of  Vocational  Education  (PSSCIVE)  has  developed comprehensive guidelines to implement bagless days, if so, the details thereof; and objectives of the scheme; and
- (c) the  shortcomings noticed in the implementation of these  guidelines and the remedial steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 recommends that all students will participate in a 10-day bagless period during Grades 6-8 where they will intern with local experts such as carpenters, gardeners, potters, artists, etc.

In pursuance of the above recommendation, the Government in consultation with concerned stakeholders  has  developed  guidelines  for  10  bagless  days.  These  guidelines  aim  at  providing children of classes 6-8 an exposure to skill education using experiential learning pedagogy and to make  learning  at  schools  joyful  and  stress  free.  Under  these  guidelines,  'Bagless  Days'  are encouraged  throughout  the  year  for  various  types  of  activities  involving  arts,  quizzes,  sports,  and skills; periodic exposure to activities outside school through visits to places/monuments of historical, cultural and tourist importance; meeting local artists and craftsmen and visits to other institutions / educational institutions in their village/Tehsil/District/State as decided by States and local communities and as mapped by local skilling needs.

These  guidelines  are  dynamic  and  are  subject  to  periodic  review  based  on  feedback  from concerned stakeholders and other developments.

The guidelines for 10 bagless days for students have been launched on 29 th July, 2024 on the occasion of 4 th Anniversary of NEP 2020.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2177 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-05
Subject: Utilisation of funds from IEPF
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri P P Chaudhary

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2177 TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY THE 5 TH   AUGUST, 2024/ SHRAVANA 14, 1946 (SAKA) UTILISATION OF FUNDS FROM IEPF

## QUESTION

2177. SHRI P P CHAUDHARY:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the utilisation  of  funds  from  the  Investor  Education  and  Protection  Fund (IEPF) for investor education and training programmes, particularly in light of recent rise in stock market scams, State-wise;
- (b) the  balance  of  the  IEPF  and  its  budgetary  allocation  for  the  last  three financial years for awareness in interest of investors protection, year-wise;
- (c) the number of training institutions and agencies empanelled under the IEPF Authority, State-wise; and
- (d) whether the  Government has  any  plans  to  increase  the  number  of  such institutions and agencies, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(HARSH MALHOTRA)

- (a) The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) has utilized a total  of  Rs.22,33,42,181/-    from  the  Investor  Education  and  Protection  Fund (IEPF) for the last three financial years, as per details given below, to raise investor awareness across the country.

| S. No   | Year    | Expenditure (in Rs.)   |
|---------|---------|------------------------|
| 1.      | 2021-22 | 10,47,09,000.00        |
| 2.      | 2022-23 | 8,45,64,000.00         |
| 3.      | 2023-24 | 3,40,69,181.00*        |
|         | Total   | 22,33,42,181.00        |

However, these programs are generic in nature, inclusive of awareness on budgeting, instruments of saving, investments and an introduction to the capital market in general, ensuring that investor education reaches a broad audience across the country.

## (b) The balance of the IEPF and its budgetary allocation for the last three financial years is as under:-

|   S. No | Year    | The balance of the IEPF (Rs. in Crore)   |   Budgetary Allocation (under major head-3451) (Rs. in Crore) |
|---------|---------|------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|
|       1 | 2021-22 | 5172.85                                  |                                                            21 |
|       2 | 2022-23 | 5605.11                                  |                                                            20 |
|       3 | 2023-24 | 8107.81*                                 |                                                            20 |

The  budget  allocated  under  IEPF  is  utilized  for  all  the  purposes mentioned in section 125(3) of the Companies Act , 2013, including investors' awareness.

(c): Nil.

(d): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2174 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-05
Subject: New Kendriya Vidyalayas in Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Dr. Rajesh Mishra

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2174 ANSWERED ON 05.08.2024

## NEW KENDRIYA VIDYALAYAS IN MADHYA PRADESH 2174 DR. RAJESH MISHRA:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to set up new Central Schools in both  Sidhi  and  Singrauli  districts  in  Madhya  Pradesh  during  the  academic session 2024-25; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b) Opening of new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) is a continuous process. KVs are opened primarily to cater to the educational needs of the wards of transferable Central Government  Employees  including  Defence  &  Para-military  personnel,  Central Autonomous Bodies, Central Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and Central Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) by providing a common programme of education throughout the country. Proposals for opening of new KVs may be sponsored by Ministries or Departments of the Government of India / State Governments / Union Territories (UTs) Administrations, with commitment to provide requisite resources including land and temporary accommodation for setting up a new KV as per extant procedures.

As  per  information  received  from  Kendriya  Vidyalaya  Sangathan  (KVS),  at present, 112 KVs are functioning in the State of Madhya Pradesh. Out of these 112 KVs, 01 KV is functioning in Sidhi district (KV Sidhi) and 02 KVs are functioning in Singrauli  district  (KV  Singrauli  and  KV  Jayant  Colliery).  No  feasible  proposal  for opening of new KV in Sidhi or Singrauli district has been received by KVS.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2167 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-05
Subject: Regulation of Virtual Digital Assets
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri G M Harish Balayogi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2167 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.08.2024

## Regulation of Virtual Digital Assets

2167 Shri G M Harish Balayogi:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has conducted any research/study/initiative into the present status of Virtual Digital Assets in circulation at present in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the total valuation of Virtual Digital Assets held by Indian citizens;
- (c)  the  details  and  the  total  number  of  corporations,  entities  and/or  exchange  platforms recognized  to  be  working  with  Virtual  Digital  Assets  in  any  form/capacity  over  the  last  five years;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  bring  legislation  for  regulating  the  sale  and purchase of virtual digital assets in the country, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e)  whether  the  Government  has  considered  setting  up  an  oversight  mechanism/authority  to regulate virtual digital assets in the country, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (c):  Crypto  assets  or  Virtual  Digital  Assets  (VDAs)  are  unregulated  in  India  and government does not collect data on these assets.
- (d) & (e): Currently, there is no proposal to bring legislation for regulating the sales and purchase of  virtual  digital  assets  in  the  country.  However,  for  specific  oversight  purposes  such  as AntiMoney  Laundering  (AML)  and  Countering  the  Financing  of  Terrorism  (CFT),  the  Financial Intelligence Unit India (FIU-IND) has been authorized to designate Virtual Digital Asset Service Providers (VDSAPs) as Reporting Entities (RE) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). Additionally, Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) have the mandate to address illicit activities under existing legal provisions.

Further, during India's Presidency of the G20 last year, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Financial Stability Board (FSB) Synthesis Paper, along with the 'G20 Roadmap on Crypto Assets,'  was  adopted.  This  Synthesis  Paper  provides  a  coordinated  and  comprehensive  policy and regulatory framework for crypto assets, addressing the full range of risks, including those specific to  emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). All jurisdictions, including India, are expected to evaluate their country-specific characteristics and risks, and engage with standard-setting bodies and the G20 to appropriately consider any necessary measures for crypto assets.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2166 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-05
Subject: Fake Pollution Trading Certificates
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Shri  Selvaganapathi T.M.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2166

TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.08.2024

## Fake Pollution Trading Certificate

## 2166.   SHRI SELVAGANAPATHI T.M.:

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

- (a) weather the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) had unearthed more than 6,00,000 fake pollution trading certificate during audits at four Plastic recycling companies;
- (b) whether the potential number of fake certificates could be manifold as these were only four of the 2,348 plastic waste recyclers registered with CPCB ;
- (c) weather  the  Plastic  Waste  Management  Rules  mandate  all  companies  that  use  plastic packaging to register with the CPCB  and not complying with these targets can invite fines; and
- (d) the  total  quantity  of  plastic  recycled  and  certificates  worth  of  tonnes  of  plastics  issued during the year 2023?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a) to (d): The Central Pollution Control Board had conducted random audit of registered plastic waste processors, as per Guidelines for Extended Producer Responsibility on plastic packaging. Irregularities were observed during the random audit of plastic waste processors. Accordingly,  CPCB  had  issued  directions  dated  26.10.2023  to  concerned  SPCBs  to  levy Environmental compensation (EC) corresponding to the quantum of EPR certificates generated not in conformity with the stipulated requirements and also to take necessary actions as per applicable law against the violating Plastic Waste Processors (PWPs). Directions were also issued  to  all  SPCBs  /  PCCs  to  take  necessary  action  and  ensure  that  the  EPR  certificates generated by PWPs are in accordance with the stipulated requirements and take the necessary actions as per applicable law against the violating PWPs.

The  entities  mandated  for  registration  under  the  Guidelines  on  Extended  producer Responsibility (EPR) for plastic packaging have been mentioned in clause 6 of the Guidelines. Environmental compensation shall be levied based upon polluter pays principle with respect to non-fulfilment of targets and obligations by producers, importers and brandowners and plastic waste processors under EPR Guidelines. Since the notification of the EPR Guidelines, as on date, certificates equivalent to processing of 6812580 tonnes of plastic packaging waste have been generated by registered plastic waste processors.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2165 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-05
Subject: Implementation of Four Labour Code
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Dr. Bhola Singh

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2165 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.08.2024

## IMPLEMENTATION OF FOUR LABOUR CODE

2165. DR. BHOLA SINGH:

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

- (a)whether the Government has started meeting with representatives of Central Trade Unions regarding the early implementation of the
- four labour codes;
- (b)if so, the details thereof;
- (c)whether  the  Government  has  considered  the  suggestions  and demands  made  by  the  Central  Trade  Unions  during these consultations; and
- (d)the details of other corrective steps taken by the Government to
- address these suggestions and demands?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (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 the four Labour Codes,  the  Central  Government  has  pre-published  the  draft  Rules, inviting comments of all stakeholders. The Government has undertaken three tripartite consultations on the draft Central Rules under all the four Codes on 24.12.2020, 12.01.2021 and 20.01.2021. As  per  available  information,  32,  30,  31  and  31 States/Union Territories  have  pre-published  the  draft  Rules  under  the  Code  on Wages, 2019, the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, the Code on Social Security,  2020  and  the  Occupational  Safety,  Health  and  Working Conditions Code, 2020, respectively.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2163 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-05
Subject: Promotion of UNESCO Literature City Calicut
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri M K Raghavan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2163

ANSWERED ON 05.08.2024

## PROMOTION OF UNESCO LITERATURE CITY CALICUT

## 2163.          SHRI M K RAGHAVAN:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state :-

(a) whether the Government has any schemes and programmes to promote UNESCO Literature city Calicut as an international cultural destination; if so, the details thereof;

(b)  whether  the  Government  through  any  of  its  agencies  funds  the  literature  programmes  at Calicut city, if so, the steps taken in this regard;

(c) whether any steps are taken to restore and promote the temple heritage at Calicut, if so, the details thereof; and

(d) whether the Government is taking any initiatives to preserve and promote the oldest cultural practice of Calicut such as Revathi Pattathanam, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  The Ministry of Culture does not have any schemes or programmes for promotion of cities as international cultural destination. However, the Ministry encourages cities to proactively apply under the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN).

The UCCN is a city sponsored initiative and its objectives are to be implemented by the concerned city itself after joining the network.

The  Ministry  of  Culture  assists  the  Indian  National  Commission  for  Cooperation  with UNESCO (INCCU) in issuing an endorsement letter to the applicant cities, which is required to complete the application file for joining the UNESCO's Creative Cities Network.

(b) There is no separate fund specifically meant for any State/City of the country.  However, the Ministry of Culture through Sahitya Akademi, an organization under the Ministry, functions to promote literature in Indian languages and as such, has language Advisory Boards for each of the 24 Indian languages recognized by the Sahitya Akademi.

(c) No such proposal is under consideration.

(d)  In order to preserve and promote the rich and diverse Intangible Cultural Heritage of India, a scheme titled 'Safeguarding the Intangible Cultural Heritage and Diverse Cultural Traditions of India'  is  being  implemented  since  2013.  However,  there  is  no  specific  scheme  for  preserving cultural practice of a particular city/state.

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