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Lok Sabha Question No. 3866 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-24
Subject: Promoting Sports for Youth in Gujarat
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Smt. Geniben Nagaji Thakor

## Government of India Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (Department of Sports)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †3866 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.03.2025

Promoting Sports for Youth in Gujarat

†3866.     SMT. GENIBEN NAGAJI THAKOR:

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

- (a) the details of amount of funds allocated for sports in Gujarat during the last three years;
- (b) the details of facilities being provided by the Government to the youth for promotion of sports;
- (c) whether  any  new  sports  universities  have  been  opened  in Gujarat during the last ten years; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

## ANSWER (DR MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

- (a) : Funds are allocated by this Ministry Scheme-wise, not State-wise.
- (b) : 'Sports' being a State subject, the responsibility of development and encouragement of sports in the country, rests primarily with the State/Union Territory Governments, and the Central Government only supplements  their  efforts.  However,  the  Government  is  running various sports promotional schemes across the country, the details of the same are available in the public domain on the website of the Ministry at https://yas.nic.in/.

Further, under the component 'Creation and Up-gradation of Sports Infrastructure'  of  the  Khelo  India  Scheme,  various  infrastructure projects are sanctioned across the country, including Gujarat. Details of the projects are available at https://mdsd.kheloindia.gov.in/.

- (c) and (d) : No new Sports University has been opened by the Central Government in Gujarat during the last ten years.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3864 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-24
Subject: MoU between the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs and the Carbon Market Association of India
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Dushyant Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3864

ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE 24 th  MARCH, 2025 / CHAITRA 3, 1947 (SAKA)

MoU between the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs and the Carbon Market Association of India

## QUESTION

3864. Shri Dusyant Singh:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the key objectives of the MoU between the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and the Carbon Market Association of India;
- (b) whether  this  collaboration  aims  to  support  India's  transition towards a robust carbon market;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  any  plans  to  integrate  the outcomes of this partnership into national decarbonisation policies and  the  specific  regulatory  frameworks  are  being  considered  to strengthen carbon trading mechanisms in the country;
- (d) the measures taken/being taken to ensure the effectiveness and transparency of carbon markets in the country; and
- (e) whether  the  Government  has  any  monitoring  mechanisms  in place to track compliance with emission reduction commitments?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  CORPORATE  AFFAIRS  AND MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ROAD  TRANSPORT  AND HIGHWAYS.

(SHRI HARSH MALHOTRA)

- (a) & (b):  The key  objectives of the MoU between the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and the Carbon Markets Association of India(CMAI) are  conducting academic research on carbon pricing, offset mechanisms,

best practices in emission reduction, capacity building in carbon trading and regulatory compliance.

(c): No such plan is under consideration.

(d) & (e):  As per the inputs provided by Ministry of Power with a view to reduce  carbon  emissions,  the  Government  of  India  notified  the  Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) in June, 2023 and amendment in December, 2023. The scheme defines two mechanisms namely, compliance mechanism  and  offset  mechanism.  In  the  compliance  mechanism,  the obligated  entities  shall  comply  with  the  prescribed  Green  House  Gas emission  reduction  norms  in  each  compliance  cycle  of  Carbon  Credit Trading Scheme. In the offset mechanism, the non-obligated entities can register their projects for Green House Gas emission reduction or removal or avoidance for issuance of Carbon Credit Certificates.

The  Carbon  Credit  Trading  Scheme  aims  to  reduce  or  avoid  the greenhouse gases emissions from the various sectors of Indian economy by  pricing  the  greenhouse  gases  emissions  through  trading  of  carbon credit certificates. The Carbon Credit trading scheme has been envisaged to facilitate public and private sector companies to lower the economic cost of reducing emissions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3862 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-24
Subject: Educational Schemes/Projects in Bihar
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Kaushalendra Kumar, Shri Dinesh Chandra Yadav

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3862 ANSWERED ON 24.03.2025

## Educational Schemes/Projects in Bihar

†3862. Shri Dinesh Chandra Yadav: Shri Kaushalendra Kumar:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  name  of  the  educational  projects/schemes  being  implemented  by  the  Government  in  Bihar, district-wise;
- (b) the details of the funds allocated and utilized for the said projects/schemes during the last five years; and
- (c)  whether  the  Government  proposes to  implement  more  higher  education  projects/schemes  in  Bihar and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Ministry of Education is implementing Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) which is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme aimed at funding specific State government universities and colleges, so as to improve their quality by ensuring their conformity to prescribed norms and standards.

The government has launched the third phase of Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) in June 2023  in  the  form  of  Pradhan  Mantri  Uchchatar  Shiksha  Abhiyan  (PM-USHA)  with  an  outlay  of  Rs. 12926.10  crore  for  the  period  2023-24  to  2025-26  to  cater  to  needs  of  educationally  unserved/ underserved areas. Under PM-USHA, priority is given to Focus Districts.  All  the  615  units  under  PMUSHA  have  been  approved  in  various  States  /UTs  with  a  total  amount  of  Rs.  8178.71  Crore  under various components.

Since the inception of RUSA in 2013, 100 units including 25 units under PM-USHA have been approved in Bihar, with central support of Rs. 439.56 Crore under various components of the scheme. The districtwise details of the projects approved in Bihar is available at website https://pmusha.education.gov.in/pmusha/assets/docs/Bihar%20-%20district-wise%20projects%20approved.pdf. A central share of Rs. 137.10 Crore has been released to the State so far, including release of Rs. 76.95 Crore during the last five years and the current financial year i.e. 2019-20 to 2024-25.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3860 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-24
Subject: Conversion of Girls Degree Schools into Co-ed Schools
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Ujjwal Raman Singh

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-3860

ANSWERED ON- 24/03/2025

## Conversion of Girls Degree Schools into Co-ed Schools

## †3860. Shri Ujjwal Raman Singh:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government proposes to convert Girls Degree Schools/Colleges into co-ed schools in the country; (b)  if  so,  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  change  the  name  of  such  Girls Degree Schools/Colleges, if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has issued any orders/directions to the Principal/Administration of the said Schools/Colleges in this regard; (d) if so, the details thereof; (e)  whether the Government has received any requests from the administration of the said Schools/Colleges regarding not to change the name and if so, the details thereof; and (f) the details of the efforts being made by the Government to promote co-education

- in the country?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (f): There is no such proposal under consideration in this Ministry, at present.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3853 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-24
Subject: Establishment of Central School near HAL and Ordnance Factory Korwa
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Kishori Lal

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3853 ANSWERED ON 24.03.2025

## ESTABLISHMENT OF CENTRAL SCHOOL NEAR HAL AND ORDNANCE FACTORY KORWA

## 3853.  SHRI KISHORI LAL:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  considered  the  establishment  of  a  Kendriya Vidyalaya near Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Ordnance Factory, Korwa to provide better educational facilities to the children of employees of these organisations and surrounding villagers; and
- (b) the steps being taken by the Government to address the disparity in the school fees at DAV HAL Public School, where employees of Ordnance Factories are charged higher fees than the HAL employees despite both are Government institutions?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) 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 norms.  The proposals are subject to approval of the competent authority as per extant procedures. Presently, 122  KVs are functioning in the State of Uttar Pradesh including 02 KVs i.e. KV BHEL, Jagdishpur and PM SHRI KV Kauhar, Amethi in Amethi district.

As  per  information  received  from  Kendriya  Vidyalaya  Sangathan  (KVS),  no proposal for  opening  of  a  new  KV  near  Hindustan  Aeronautics  Limited  (HAL)  and Ordnance Factory, Korwa has been received by KVS from the concerned Sponsoring Authority/ Project Authority. The DAV HAL Public School is a private educational institution. Education is a subject in the concurrent list of the constitution and majority of schools fall under the

(b) administrative control of respective State/UT.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3850 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-24
Subject: Small and Medium Scale Enterprises as Drivers of Job
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Sachithanantham R

## Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Economic Affairs

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3850

TO BE ANSWERED ON Monday, March 24, 2025/Chaitra 3, 1947 (Saka)

## SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES AS DRIVERS OF JOB

## 3850. SHRI SACHITHANANTHAM R:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

the  measures  included  in  the  budget  2025  to  support  micro,  small  and medium enterprises as drivers of job creation and economic growth.

## A N S W E R

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

- (a) Budget  of  Rs.23168.15  crore  has  been  provided  to  Ministry  of  Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in FY 2025-26 for strengthening and enhancing the productivity of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(MSME) sector.
- (b) Further,  a  series  of  measures  as  detailed  in  para  27  to  38  of  Budget Speech FY 2025-26  have been introduced to support micro, small and medium enterprises as drivers of job creation and economic growth.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3849 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-24
Subject: Data of B.Tech Final Student got Placement Offer
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Arvind Ganpat Sawant

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3849 ANSWERED ON-24/03/2025

## Data of B.Tech Final Student got Placement Offer

## †3849.  Shri Arvind Ganpat Sawant:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of number of B. Tech final year students participated in the final placement exercise in various IIT's across the country, during the last five and the current year, year-wise and institute-wise;
- (b) the  data  of  number  of  the  said  students  who  have  got  placement  offer  in  the  said placement exercise;
- (c) whether job has been provided to them through these placement exercises;
- (d) if so, the details thereof, Government Sector-wise and Government institution-wise;
- (e) the  data  on  average  and  median  salary  offered  to  the  said  students,  year-wise  and institute-wise: and
- (f) the  data  of  the  companies  participated  in  the  said  exercise,  year-wise  and  institutewise?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (f): The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) offer cutting-edge educational programs and  world-class  infrastructure,  fostering  a  culture  of  innovation  and  critical  thinking. Globally recognized for alumni who lead in research, engineering, technology, management, and entrepreneurship, IITs have made a significant impact worldwide. The achievements of their graduates not only enhance the institutes' global reputation but also strengthen India's position as a hub for innovation, technology, and leadership.

IIT  graduates  participate  in  the  campus  placement  process  and  also  appear  in interviews on their own, outside of campus. Besides, many students choose to initiate their own  start-ups,  businesses,  join  higher  education,  and  prepare  for  competitive  exams/ recruitment exams.

IITs have introduced a range of initiatives designed to enhance student preparedness, foster  industry  collaboration,  and  boost  placement  success.  To  expand  their  outreach,  IITs host events such as academia-industry conclaves, business summits, and leadership talks' etc. and also leverage their extensive alumni network to strengthen connections with world-class companies.  Internships are also actively  encouraged  to equip students with industry experience and increase opportunities for pre-placement offers. Additionally,  IITs organize various programs such as the industry readiness awareness programme, soft skills workshops, mock interview sessions, motivational and technical talks, and career development programs to prepare students for the professional world.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3848 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-24
Subject: Set-up of New Colleges of Delhi University
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Ramvir Singh Bidhuri

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3848 ANSWERED ON 24.03.2025

## Set-up of New Colleges of Delhi University

## †3848. Shri Ramvir Singh Bidhuri:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of applications received for admission in Delhi University during the last three years and the number of students unable to get admission, year-wise;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  any  proposals  to  set  up  new  colleges  in  Delhi  under  Delhi University; and
- (c) if so, the number of colleges and the name of the places where the said colleges are likely to be set up?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c): University of Delhi is a statutory autonomous organization established under an Act of Parliament and governed by the Delhi University Act, 1922 and the Statutes and the Ordinances made  thereunder.  As  informed  by  University  of  Delhi,  the  details  of  applications  received  for undergraduate  admission  during  last  three  years  and  the  numbers  of  students  unable  to  get admission, year-wise are given below: -

|   Year |   Number of Applications received |   Number of Admissions made |   Student unable to get admission |
|--------|-----------------------------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------------------|
|   2022 |                            176221 |                       65225 |                            110996 |
|   2023 |                            246685 |                       68583 |                            178102 |
|   2024 |                            246194 |                       70422 |                            175772 |

The  University  is  spread  across  entire  region  of  Delhi  with  its  large  number  of  associated institutions  including  recent  campuses/colleges  such  as  Delhi  University  Western  Campus  at Dwarka;  Delhi  University  Eastern  Campus  at  Surjmal  Vihar  and  Veer  Savarkar  College  at Roshanpura, Najafgarh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3843 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-24
Subject: Objectives of NPS Vatsalya Scheme
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Ms. Bansuri Swaraj, Shri Anoop Pradhan Valmiki

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3843

ANSWERED ON MONDAY, 24 MARCH, 2025/CHAITRA 3, 1947 (SAKA)

## OBJECTIVES OF NPS VATSALYA SCHEME

## † 3843. Shri Anoop Pradhan Valmiki:

## Ms. Bansuri Swaraj:

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  introduced  the  NPS  Vatsalya  Scheme  to  enhance  saving  for salaried employees;
- (b) if so, the salient features and objectives of the Scheme; and
- (c) whether any tax benefits or additional incentives are provided to those enrolling in the scheme and if so, the details thereof along with the manner in which this scheme is useful particularly for salaried persons?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE

## (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

(a) & (b) NPS-Vatsalya Scheme, a contributory pension scheme for minors, has been launched on 18.09.2024 with the objective of creation of a fully pensioned society. The scheme is designed for  parents/guardians  to  contribute,  a  minimum  of  Rs.  1000  per  annum  with  no  ceiling  on maximum contribution, for their minor subscriber. On attaining the age of majority, the account of the subscriber can be seamlessly converted into NPS account. The scheme is implemented through Points of Presence (PoPs), which include the Bank branches and Non-Bank entities, under the regulation of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). The NPS Vatsalya account can also be opened through online platform extended by the NPS Trust.

NPS Vatsalya  promotes  inter-generational  equity  and  financial  security  by  encouraging  early savings  for  children  as  well  as  promoting  a  culture  and  habit  of  retirement  planning  across generations with the start of early investment for a retirement corpus.

(c) Under the old tax regime, income tax deduction u/s 80CCD (1B) up to Rs. 50,000 /- has been extended towards NPS Vatsalya contribution made by the parents or guardians, including salaried persons, w.e.f. 01.04.2025.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3841 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-24
Subject: Synthetic Track in Davangere District Stadium
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3841 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.03.2025

Synthetic Track in Davangere District Stadium

3841. Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun:

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

- (a)  the  details  of  compliance  guidelines  or  formalities  laid  down  by  the
- Government for disbursal of funds to States under Khelo India Programme;
- (b) the details of the criteria laid down by the Government for reapproval of project  which  was  cancelled  due  to  noncompliance  formalities  by  the States  particularly  with  reference  to  setting  up  of  Synthetic  track  in Davangere stadium;
- (c) the current status of setting up of said track under Khelo India Scheme in Davangere district stadium;
- (d)  whether the Government provides funds for youth hostels under Khelo India to the State of Karnataka; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof district-wise including Davangere?

## THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## ANSWER { DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA }

- (a)  The  disbursal  of  funds  to the States/ UTs/ Grantees under Khelo India Scheme is done as per procedure laid down in the Operational Guidelines of the Khelo India Scheme, which are available at https://yas.nic.in/sports/khelo-india-national-programme-development-sports0.  Further,  the  Ministry  also  follows  General  Financial  Rules  (GFRs)  and other relevant guidelines issued by the Government of India.
- (b)  There  are  no  criteria  laid  down  for  reapproval  of  project  which  was cancelled under the Khelo India Scheme due to noncompliance formalities by the States.

(c)  The  said  project  sanctioned  under  the  Khelo  India  Scheme  stands cancelled as on date.

(d) No, Sir.

(e) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3839 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-24
Subject: Action Taken Report on River Pollution
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Shri Azad Kirti Jha

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3839

TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.03.2025

## Action Taken Report on River Pollution

## 3839.   SHRI AZAD KIRTI JHA:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  the  Uttar  Pradesh  Pollution  Control  Board (UPPCB)
- failed to submit a comprehensive action-taken report as directed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT); and
- (b) the  actions  proposed  to  be  taken  against  the  Uttar  Pradesh  Pollution  Control  Board (UPPCB) to ensure compliance  with  the  NGT's  directives  regarding  river  pollution control?

## ANSWER

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

## (a) & (b)

Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) has submitted the comprehensive report dated 26/02/2025 before the Hon'ble NGT in Original Application No. 310/2022 with M.A. No. 59/2024 in Original Application No. 56/2024 and no action is proposed to be taken against Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board.

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