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Lok Sabha Question No. 193 (STARRED), answered on 2024-12-09
Subject: National Career Service Portal
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri Bhartruhari Mahtab

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*193

TO BE ANSWERED ON 09 TH  DECEMBER, 2024

## NATIONAL CAREER SERVICE PORTAL

## *193.   SHRI BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB:

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

- (a) whether  the  National  Career  Service  (NCS)  Portal  provides information on Skill Development Programmes;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the NCS Portal offers guidance on career planning; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT (DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

- (a) to (d): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  LOK  SABHA  STARRED QUESTION NO. 193 DUE FOR REPLY ON 09.12.2024 BY SHRI BHARTRUHARI  MAHTAB,  REGARDING 'NATIONAL  CAREER  SEVICE

PORTAL' (a) to (d): The Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, is running the National Career Service (NCS) Portal which is a one-stop solution for providing career related services including jobs from private and government sectors, information on online & offline job fairs,  job search & matching, career counselling, vocational guidance, information on skill development courses, skill/training programmes etc. through a digital platform [www.ncs.gov.in]. To enhance  the employability, digital and career skills of jobseekers  and  empower  &  equip  youth  with  an  array  of  essential employable  skills,  NCS  Portal  inter-alia  offers  online  employability enhancement programmes, digital skill enhancement programmes and self-paced career skill programmes. NCS portal is integrated with Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) that is specially designed and developed to skill, reskill and upskill individuals through an online training platform for jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities. The integration of NCS Portal with SIDH has paved the way for the skilled jobseekers (employed/unemployed) on SIDH to avail the benefits  of  NCS  Portal  and  the  jobseekers  (employed/unemployed)  to avail the skilling services offered by SIDH. Further,  there  is  a  module  on  NCS  Portal  which  facilitates  the approved career counsellors to provide career counselling and guidance services. As on 15.11.2024 around 1150 career counselors have been onboarded on NCS Portal. Information on more than 3600 job roles across 52 sectors like Agriculture, IT-ITes, Tourism & Hospitality etc. have also been made available on the portal at www.ncs.gov.in.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2300 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-09
Subject: Training to Youths
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Jagadish Shettar

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2300

TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.12.2024

## Training to Youths

2300. SHRI JAGADISH SHETTAR:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  made  any  assessment  of  the performance of athletes in the Paris Olympics;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  any  shortcomings  have  been  noticed  in  the  preparation process of athletes and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  ensure  proper  training, nutrition and support for athletes?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

- (a) to (d) After conclusion of Paris Olympics  2024,  the Mission Olympic Cell, which is headed by Director General, Sports Authority of India and comprises of former eminent sportspersons, sports administrators discussed on the learnings from the Paris Olympics and following are the major points that have emerged from deliberations:
-  Clear selection policy and training plan of athletes by NSFs.
-  Talent identification through strong domestic competition structure.
-  Integration of sports science to enhance sporting performances.
-  Development of coaches and Technical Officials and  improving their competencies.

Preparation for International events including Olympics is an ongoing and continuous process. Plans/Proposals of the National Sports Federations (NSFs) relating to training, competitive exposure, Coaches and support personnel including foreign coaches, for preparing sportspersons/teams  for  the  international  events  including  megasports events such as Olympics, Asian Games etc are deliberated and finalized in the Annual Calendar for Training and Competition (ACTC) meetings. The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports supports the Indian sportspersons/teams  through  various  schemes,  such  as  Scheme  of Assistance to National Sports Federations and TOPS. The Ministry of Youth  Affairs  &  Sports,  the  National  Sports  Federations  (NSFs), including the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) work in close coordination for providing best facilities, training, equipment support as also a wholesome nutritious diet  required  for  preparation  of  the  teams  and  sportspersons  for  the forthcoming international sports events, including Olympics. Furthermore, Government has also established the National Centre of Sports Science and Research (NCSSR) at New Delhi to better integrate sports science into the overall sports ecosystem.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2298 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-09
Subject: Vacant Posts of Vice-Chancellor and Professors
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Bharat Singh Kushwah

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2298

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.12.2024

Vacant Posts of Vice-Chancellor and Professors

†2298. SHRI BHARAT SINGH KUSHWAH:

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

- (a) whether the Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (Deemed to be University)  is  functioning  at  Gwalior  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (b) whether the posts of Vice-Chancellor and a number of Professors are lying vacant in the said Institute for the last four years due to which  there  is  adverse  effect  on  various  sports  and  academic activities and if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  National  Assessment  and  Accreditation  Council (NAAC) recognition of the said Institute has also been cancelled and if so, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether the Government propose to fill the vacant posts of ViceChancellor and Professors in the said Institute; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS {DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA}

- (a) The  Lakshmibai  National  Institute  of  Physical  Education (LNIPE) (Deemed to be University) is functioning at Gwalior and was conferred the status of Deemed to be University under section 3 of UGC Act 1956. Details of the Institute may be seen at the website http://www.lnipe.edu.in.
- (b) (d) & (e) The post of regular Vice-Chancellor has been lying vacant since the last four years. At present the post of ViceChancellor  is  headed  by  the  senior  most  professor  of  the Institute with additional charge for a period of six months from 15.08.2024 or till the appointment of regular incumbent or until further  orders  whichever  is  earlier.  The  Ministry  of  Youth Affairs  and  Sports  has  already  initiated  the  process  for appointment of Vice Chancellor, and a Search Cum Selection Committee for the purpose has been constituted, which has submitted its report.

At present only 3 post of professors are lying vacant at LNIPE, and the institute has initiated the process of filling the vacant posts of Professor.

The Institute has requisite number of teaching faculties and coaches  to  look  after  the  various  sports  and  academic activities.

- (c) No Sir.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2296 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-09
Subject: Funds for Tourism Development at Nanded and Shirdi
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Bhausaheb Rajaram Wakchaure

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.

## †2296 ANSWERED ON 09.12.2024

## FUNDS FOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AT NANDED AND SHIRDI †2296. SHRI BHAUSAHEB RAJARAM WAKCHAURE:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the Government  has  allocated  any  funds for the development of tourism at the religious place situated in Nanded city of Maharashtra till date;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  allocate  funds  for  the development  of  tourism  at  the  world  famous  religious  place Shirdi also;
- (d)
- (e)
- if so, the details thereof; and
- if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM     (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a) to (e): The Ministry of Tourism under the 'Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and  Spiritual,  Heritage  Augmentation  Drive'  (PRASHAD)  provides financial  assistance  to  the  State  Governments  and  Union  Territory Administrations for development of tourism infrastructure at important pilgrimage and heritage destinations.

The  projects  under  the  PRASHAD  scheme  are  undertaken  in consultation  with  the  concerned  State  Governments/Union  Territory Administrations  for  development  of  tourist  facilities  and  subject  to project  alignment  with  the  scheme  guidelines,  availability  of  funds etc.

However,  there  is  no  sanctioned  project  in  Nanded  city  of Maharashtra or Shirdi, under PRASHAD Scheme. However, one project 'Development  of  Trimbakeshwar'  is  sanctioned  under  the  PRASHAD

scheme at a cost of Rs.42.18 crore in Maharashtra.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2292 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-09
Subject: Eligibility Criteria for PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri G Kumar Naik

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2292

ANSWERED ON 09/12/2024

## Eligibility Criteria for PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme

2292.   Shri G Kumar Naik:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  details  of  the  eligibility  criteria  for  the  PM-Vidyalaxmi  scheme,  including  family income thresholds, loan limits etc;
- (b) whether specific provisions have been made for marginalised communities such as SC/ST students in the scheme;
- (c) the number of students expected to be benefitted from the scheme annually;
- (d)  whether  any  targets  has  been  set  for  each  State  and  social  category,  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (e) whether any studies has been conducted to assess the adequacy of the Rs. 10 lakh loan cap, particularly for professional courses and the findings thereof; and
- (f)  whether  the  Government  has  plans  to  review  and  expand  the  scheme  to  address  rising education costs and potential access to international study opportunities and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (f) :  The Government of India has approved PM-Vidyalaxmi, a new Central Sector scheme to provide financial support to meritorious students so that financial constraints do not  prevent  any  youth  of  India  from  pursuing  quality  higher  education  in  India.  Students from all social categories including marginalized communities such as SC/ST are eligible for  coverage  under the scheme. The details guidelines of the scheme including eligibility criteria, family income thresholds, loan limit is available at : https://www.education.gov.in/scholarships-education-loan-4 .

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2284 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-09
Subject: Employment-Linked Initiative (ELI) Schemes
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri Biplab Kumar Deb

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2284 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.12.2024

## EMPLOYMENT-LINKED INITIATIVE (ELI) SCHEMES

## 2284. SHRI BIPLAB KUMAR DEB:

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

- (a)the details of specific strategies implemented by the Government through the Employment-Linked Initiative (ELI) Schemes to boost
- job creation; and
- (b)the manner in which the three ELI Schemes, Scheme A for firsttime job seekers, Scheme B for manufacturing job creation, and Scheme  C  for  employer  support  differ  in  their  approach  to enhancing employment opportunities?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): The Government has proposed Employment Linked Incentive Scheme as part of 'Prime Minister's Package on Employment and Skilling' with a total outlay of Rs. 1,07,000/ - Cr to stimulate employment generation, enhance employability and ensure social security to the workforce. The Scheme incentivizes employers and employees and focuses on First Time employees in all formal sectors. The period of the Scheme is two years. The FirstTimers/ Rejoinees with salary up to Rs. One lakh per month will be eligible based on their enrolment in EPFO. Part-wise details of the scheme are as under:-

Part-A of the scheme will provide support of one-month wage to all persons newly entering the workforce in formal sector. The direct benefit transfer of one-month salary in 3 installments to first-time employees, registered in EPFO, will be up to Rs. 15,000/-.

Part-B of the scheme will incentivize additional employment  of  the  first-timer  employees  in  the  manufacturing sector. An incentive will be provided at specified scale directly both to  the  employee  and  the  employer  with  respect  to  their  EPFO contribution in the first 4 years of employment.

Part-C of the scheme will provide incentive for additional employment  in  all  sectors.  The  government  will  reimburse  to employers up to Rs. 3,000 per month for 2 years towards their EPFO contribution  for  each  additional  employee.  In  case  the  employer creates more than 1000 jobs, the incentive will continue for the 3 rd and 4 th  year on the same scale as employer benefit in Part B.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2283 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-09
Subject: Beautification Scheme for Pilgrim Spots in Bishnupur
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Saumitra Khan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2283

ANSWERED ON 09.12.2024

## BEAUTIFICATION SCHEME FOR PILGRIM SPOTS IN BISHNUPUR

## 2283. SHRI SAUMITRA KHAN:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government propose to roll out any scheme for the beautification of West Bengal-based pilgrim spots in the Bishnupur Lok Sabha Constituency of West Bengal;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) There is no such proposal with Ministry of Culture at present.
- (b) & Question does not arise.

(c)

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2282 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-09
Subject: Introduction of Modules on Scientific Temper and Logical Reasoning in the Education
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Dr. Dharamvira Gandhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

## DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2282 ANSWERED ON 09.12.2024

## Introduction of Modules on Scientific Temper and Logical Reasoning in the Education

2282. Dr. Dharamvira Gandhi:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

(a)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  include  critical  thinking,  scientific  inquiry  and rational discourse in school curriculum at all levels to combat superstition;

(b) whether any new subjects or modules on scientific temper and logical reasoning are being introduced in the syllabus of Primary and Secondary classes; and

(c)  if  so,  the  details  of  initiatives  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  for  imparting scientific ideas and critical thinking skills effectively?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) As a follow up of National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, the National Curriculum Framework  for  School  Education  (NCF-SE),  2023  has  been  developed  with  the  aim  to promote  critical  thinking  in  not  only  science  and  Math,  but  also  in  Social  Sciences.  The emphasis on experiential learning aims to promote observation and research-based learning, rooted in scientific method and critical thinking. The new curriculum also aims to expose the students to Indian Knowledge System, which is again based on rationality and application of scientific,  evidences-based  methodology  in  understanding  the  India's  rich  cultural  and scientific  heritage.  Various  teacher  training  workshops  are  focused  on  developing  critical thinking  and  inquiry-based  learning  techniques.  In  addition  to  that,  the  focus  on  use  of various educational kits, right from the Foundational Stage, is aimed at creating an imprint in the  minds  of  young  learners  about  evidence-based  learning  and  a  firm  belief  in  'seeing  to believing', rather than just  'listening  and  believing'.  The  National  Council  of  Educational

Research and Training (NCERT) is developing a Teachers' Handbook for Science Education to  support  the  implementation  of  new  science  textbooks  at  the  middle  school  level.  The handbook  aims  to  assist  teachers  in  encouraging  critical  thinking,  problem-solving , and inquiry-based learning through hands-on activities. Additionally, capacity-building programs are conducted for Key Resource Persons (KRPs) from various States and Union Territories. These  KRPs  are  responsible  for  training  teachers  within  their  regions,  helping  them familiarize  themselves  with  the  new  textbooks  and  teaching  methods  outlined  in  the handbook.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2280 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-09
Subject: Preference in Education for Children of Former Ministers
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Ramashankar  Vidharthi Rajbhar

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2280

ANSWERED ON 09/12/2024

## Preference in Education for Children of Former Ministers

†2280. Shri Ramashankar Rajbhar:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  there  is  provision  for  any  special  preference  in  education  for  children  of  the former Ministers in the country;

(b) if so, the number of children availed the said preference till date;

(c)  whether  education  loan  is  provided  to  the  students  in  the  country  and  if  so,  the  details thereof; and

(d) the number of such children who have availed of the said loans till date?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b):  Education is in the Concurrent list, both Central and State/UT Governments share the  responsibility  for  education.  The  National  Education  Policy,  2020  do  not  provide  any special preference in education for children of the former Ministers in the country.
- (c) & (d): Education Loans to students are provided by the banks under the Model Education Loan Scheme of Indian Banks' Association (IBA). The details are available at https://www.iba.org.in/retail-banking/educational-loanscheme.html . As per data provided by the Public Sector Banks (PSBs), more than 3.23 lakh education loans were sanctioned in the year  2023-24.  Further,  in  November,  2024  the  Government  of  India  has  approved  PMVidyalaxmi,  a new Central  Sector  scheme  to  provide  financial  support  to  meritorious students so that financial constraints do not prevent any youth of India from pursuing quality higher  education  in  India.  A  special  loan  product  has  been  developed  toprovide  collateral free, guarantor free education loans; accessible through a simple, transparent, student-friendly and entirely digital application process.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2279 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-09
Subject: ESI Hospital in Vizianagaram District
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri Appalanaidu Kalisetti

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2279 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.12.2024

## ESI HOSPITAL IN VIZIANAGARAM DISTRICT

## 2279. SHRI APPALANAIDU KALISETTI:

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

- (a)whether  the  Government  is  setting  up  an  ESIC  hospital  in Vizianagaram district;
- (b)if  so,  the  current  status  of  its  development,  including  the  funds allocated, released, and utilised for setting up the hospital;
- (c)whether it is true that the hospital was estimated to be completed by March 2023;
- (d)if so, the reasons for the delay and the new estimated deadline for completion of the said hospital; and
- (e)the  details  of  facilities  and  services  to  be  offered  at  the  said hospital, including AYUSH Units?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Corporation accorded approval for setting up of 100 - bedded ESI hospital in Vizianagaram district  of  Andhra  Pradesh.  Primary,  secondary  &  tertiary  care medical services to ESI beneficiaries will be offered at the Hospital. The  range  of medical  services covers preventive, promotive, curative  and  rehabilitative  services.  Besides,  Ayush  facilities  / services will also be provided as per ESI policy.

Rs 33.30 Crore has been utilized out of total allocated fund of Rs. 85.42 Crore and around 48% work has been completed.

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