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Lok Sabha Question No. 2140 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-09
Subject: Arjuna Award to Ball Badminton Players
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri S Venkatesan

## Government of India Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Department of Sports

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - 2140 TO BE ANSWERED ON- 09.12.2024

## Arjuna Award to Ball Badminton Players

## 2140 Shri S Venkatesan:

Will the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports be pleased to state:

- (a) whether no Ball Badminton player has been awarded Arjuna Award
- since 1984;
- (b) if so, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether applications are received from the players for the same and if so, the total number of applications received so far, year-wise;
- (d) the details of reasons for not considering those applications;
- (e)  whether  Ball  Badminton  Federation  of  India  (BBFI)  has  been
- apprised of the reasons and advised to develop the players; and (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): Government administer the Arjuna Awards as per the extant 'Scheme  for  the  Arjuna  Awards  For  Outstanding  Performance  in Sports And Games' (Amended as on 14.10.2024). Further, to help the Government  in  finalization of Arjuna awards,  a  national level Selection Committee comprising of eminent sportspersons/coaches/administrators  is  appointed.  No  application has been received from the sportsperson of Ball Badminton discipline in last 2 years for Arjuna Award.

(e)  and  (f):  The  'Scheme  for  the  Arjuna  Awards  For  Outstanding Performance in Sports And Games' (Amended as on 14.10.2024) has been widely circulated and placed on the website of this Ministry. As per the extant scheme, sportspersons can self-apply for Arjuna Award through the dedicated portal developed by this Ministry without the need of any recommendation from any authority.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2137 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-09
Subject: Renovation of Mangaladevi Temple, Mangalore
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Captain Brijesh Chowta

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2137 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.12.2024

## RENOVATION OF MANGALADEVI TEMPLE, MANGALORE

## 2137. SHRI CAPTAIN BRIJESH CHOWTA:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether the renovation work at the  Mangaladevi Temple of Mangalore, an ASI protected site  and  the  issues  arising  therefrom  is  being  taken  up  by  the  Government  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (b) whether any action has been taken by the Government on the recommendation of the 2023 report of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture and if so, the details thereof along with ASI's approach to renovation;
- (c) whether the Government is likely to adopt 'indigenous systems and traditional practices' of restoration and renovation or Jeernodhara of indigenous structures particularly Temples and structures of religious importance, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has any plans to consider relaxing the 200m regulated area around protected monuments, taking into account the local settlements and contextual factors; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Mangaladevi  Temple  at  Mangalore  is  a  protected  monument  and  is  under  care  and maintenance  by  the  Archaeological  Survey  of  India  (ASI).  Recently  ASI  has  taken  up  the repair  of  roof  and  colour  work  of  mangalore  tiles  to  arrest  water  seepage  including  the preservative coats of wooden pillars.
- (b) The observation/recommendation of Parliamentary Standing Committee have been received and noted. ASI's approach towards conservation and preservation of protected monuments including  Mangaladevi  Temple  is  as  per  National  Conservation  Policy  and  provisions  of AMASR Act, 1958.
- (c) Yes, Sir. Traditional practices are followed for the conservation and restoration works of the centrally  protected  monuments/sites  carried  out  by  the  ASI  as  per  the  National  Policy  for Conservation. As far as possible sthapatis, sompuas, traditional artisans and craftsman are employed  to  carry  out  the  conservation  works  at  ASI  protected  monuments  including temples.
- (d) As per the existing rule position Section 20B of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological
- & Sites  and  Remains  (AMASR)  Act,  1958,  the  area  extending  to  200  meters  from  the
- (e) Prohibited limit is a Regulated area.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2135 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-09
Subject: Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar Programme under NMCM
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Daggumalla Prasada Rao

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2135

TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.12.2024

## MERA GAON MERI DHAROHAR PROGRAMME UNDER NMCM

2135.  Shri Daggumalla Prasada Rao:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state :

- (a)   the details of the progress of mapping villages and documenting them under the Mera Gaon  Meri  Dharohar  (MGMD)  Programme  of  National  Mission  on  Cultural  Mapping (NMCM) so far;
- (b)  whether the target fixed of mapping villages under the scheme is achieved, if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  the  details  of  funds  allocated  by  the  Government  under  the  Scheme  of  National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM) during the last five years;
- (d)  the details of the total number of villages mapped and documented from the State of Andhra Pradesh under the said scheme till current year, district-wise;
- (e)  the  details  of  the  awareness  camps  and  national  talent  hunt  organized  under  the Sanskritik Pratibha Khoj programme under NMCM in the country, especially in the State of Andhra Pradesh; and
- (f)   the details of the total number of artists and art forms registered under the National Cultural Work Place (NCWP) portal?

## ANSWER

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

(a) So far, mapping of 4.5 lakh villages have been documented and uploaded on the Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar (MGMD) Web Portal (https://mgmd.gov.in/).

- (b) The target fixed for mapping villages under the scheme is 6.5 lakh villages.  Mapping of 4.5 lakh villages have been documented so far.
- (c)  The  funds  allocated  for  the  Scheme  of  National  Mission  on  Cultural  Mapping (NMCM) from  Financial Year 2020-21to 2024-25 is Rs. 75.48 Crore.

(d) So far, 14131 villages of Andhra Pradesh have been mapped, documented and details uploaded  on  the  Mera  Gaon  Meri  Dharohar  (MGMD)  Web  Portal.    The  district-wise details are available on the portal. (e) and (f) The details of artists and art forms are now being collected under NMCM and the same are available on the MGMD portal including Andhra Pradesh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2134 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-09
Subject: NPS Vatsalya Scheme
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Yogender Chandolia, Shri Balya Mama Suresh Gopinath Mhatre, Shri Bharatsinhji Shankarji Dabhi, Shri Dulu Mahato, Smt. Kamaljeet Sehrawat, Shri Chandra Prakash Joshi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2134

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2024/ AGRAHAYANA 18, 1946 (SAKA)

## NPS VATSALYA SCHEME

## 2134. Shri Yogender Chandolia

Shri Balya Mama Suresh

Gopinath Mhatre

Shri Bharatsinhji Shankarji

Dabhi

Shri Dulu Mahato,

Smt. Kamaljeet Sehrawat

Shri Chandra Prakash Joshi

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

- (a) the salient features and objectives of the newly launched NPS Vatsalya Scheme to promote long  term  financial  planning  for  minors  across  the  country  particularly  in  Dhanbad  in Jharkhand;
- (b) the measures being taken to ensure maximum coverage and outreach of the said Scheme across the country particularly in Dhanbad in Jharkhand;
- (c) the expected benefits of the said Scheme in terms of inter-generational equity and financial security for families; and
- (d) the status of the said Scheme to promote long-term financial planning for minors in respect of Rajasthan?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d) NPS-Vatsalya Scheme, a contributory pension scheme for minors, was launched on 18 th September,  2024  with  the  objective  to  create  a  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 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. To popularize the scheme and to ensure the maximum coverage, PFRDA runs the media campaigns through TV, radio, theatres, social media, print media as well as outdoor campaign all over India including Dhanbad in Jharkhand.

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.

As on 24.11.2024, a total of 67,974 subscribers have been enrolled under NPS-Vatsalya, and total of 2,308 minor subscribers have enrolled under the scheme in Rajasthan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2133 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-09
Subject: Promotion of Sports in Schools
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Charanjit Singh Channi

## Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports

## Government of India (Department of Sports)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2133

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.12.2024

Promotion of Sports in Schools

## 2133.     SHRI CHARANJIT SINGH CHANNI:

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

- (a) the  details  of  sportspersons  who  got  Government  jobs  under sports category in various departments during the last five years, State/ UT-wise;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to promote sports in collaboration  with  private  and  Government  schools  to  include compulsory  sports  activities  in  their  curriculum  and  if  so,  the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government intends to provide financial assistance to promote sports in schools and if so, the details thereof, if not, the reasons therefor?

## THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

## ANSWER (DR MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

- (a): The data regarding sportspersons who got Government jobs under sports  category  in  various  departments  is  not  maintained  by  this Ministry.
- (b) and (c): The integrated scheme Samagra Shiksha of the Government  has  Sports  and  Physical  Education  component  wherein grants for sports equipment for indoor and outdoor games is given to Government schools. The grant for  sports  equipment  is  given  at  the rate  of  Rs.  5000  for  primary  schools,  Rs.  10,000  for  upper  primary

schools  and  up  to  Rs.  25,000  for  secondary  and  senior  secondary schools per annum. Further,  the  revised  guidelines  for  Sports  grants have  been  issued  to  States/  UTs  as  per  the  recommendations  of National  Education  Policy,  2020  to  ensure  proper  utilization  of  the grants.  These  guidelines  are  available  in  public  domain  on  the  link https://samagra.education.gov.in/docs/revised\_samagra\_sports.pdf. Apart from this, the Government extends support through Khelo India Centres  where  training  of  willing  children  is  facilitated.  Also,  Youth Games have been launched as a platform  for  participation  of  youth, including  school  children,  so  far  6  editions  of  which  have  been concluded. The fund disbursement of Khelo India Centres and Khelo India Youth Games can be found at

https://dashboard.kheloindia.gov.in/state-wise-khelo-india-centers

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2128 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-09
Subject: RESET Programme
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Tapir Gao, Shri Parbhubhai Nagarbhai Vasava, Shri Anurag Sharma

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2128 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.12.2024

## RESET Programme

2128. SHRI ANURAG SHARMA: SHRI PARBHUBHAI NAGARBHAI VASAVA: SHRI TAPIR GAO:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  launched  the  retired  Sportsperson Empowerment  Training  (RESET)  programme  to  enhance  sports  and wellness in the country, including regions like Uttar Pradesh and Jhansi;
- (b) if so, the details of the aims and objectives of the said programme thereof;
- (c) the manner in which the said programme is likely to enhance the employability of retired athletes and support their career development;
- (d)  the  kind  of  opportunities  for  training  and  internship  opportunities likely to be provided to the participant and the manner in which these will contribute to their professional development; and
- (e)  the  major  challenges  being  faced  in  the  implementation  of  the scheme along with the steps taken by the Government to address the same?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e) The Ministry has launched the Retired Sportsperson Empowerment Training (RESET) Programme on 29.08.2024, which aims at facilitating retired athletes' career development by providing them tailor-made education for their academic enhancement supplemented with internship and empowering them with the necessary knowledge and skills for their transition into a suitable career option.  The RESET Programme also aims at addressing the existing human resource gap in the sports sector. The athletes, who have retired from an active sports career and are aged  between  20-50  years and who  have  been  winners  of an International  Medal/participants  in  international  events  or  have  been National medallists/State medallists/participants in competitions recognized by National Sports Federations/Indian Olympic Association/Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports are eligible to undergo courses being offered under RESET Programme. In the initial phase, sixteen courses/programmes, namely, Strength & Conditioning  Trainer,  Sports  Nutritionist,  Sports  Event  Management, Corporate Wellness Trainer, Sports Masseur, Sports Entrepreneurship, Store  Manager,  Fitness  Centre  Manager,  Physical  Education  Trainer, Fitness Trainer, Yoga Trainer, Venue Supervisor, Self-Defence Trainer, Community  Sports  Trainer,  Camping  &  Trekking  Guide  and  Facility Caretaker have been included in RESET Programme. The scheme has been recently launched. No potential challenges have been encountered in implementation of the scheme so far.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2127 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-09
Subject: Sustainable Tourism Promotion
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Bidyut Baran Mahato, Shri Lumbaram Choudhary

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2127 ANSWERED ON 09.12.2024

## SUSTAINABLE TOURISM PROMOTION

## 2127. SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO: SHRI LUMBA RAM:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  the  steps  being  taken  by  the  Government  to promote sustainable tourism practices, particularly in ecologically  sensitive  regions  and  heritage  sites,  to  balance tourism growth with environmental conservation;
- (b) the  details  of  the  progress  made  in  implementing  eco-friendly infrastructure  in  major  tourist  destinations,  such  as  waste management systems, renewable energy sources, and responsible tourism policies; and
- (c) the details of the measures that are being taken to ensure the participation  of  local  communities  in  the  tourism  value  chain, providing them with economic benefits?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM      (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a) to (c): Development  and  promotion  of  tourist  destinations  and products, including Sustainable tourism, is primarily the responsibility of the respective State Government/Union Territory (UT) Administration.

The Ministry of Tourism promotes India in a holistic manner, through various initiatives. As part of on-going activities, promotion of Sustainable Tourism and sustainable tourism practices, is also taken up.

The  Ministry  of  Tourism  has  formulated  a  National  Strategy  for Sustainable  Tourism.  In  the  strategy,  the  following  strategic  pillars have been identified for the development of sustainable tourism:

- (i) Promoting Environmental Sustainability
- (ii) Protecting Biodiversity
- (iii) Promoting Economic Sustainability
- (iv) Promoting Socio-Cultural Sustainability
- (v) Scheme for Certification of Sustainable Tourism
- (vi) IEC and Capacity Building
- (vii)  Governance

The  Ministry  has  initiated  Travel  for  LiFE  programme  to  promote sustainable tourism in the country and to encourage the tourists and tourism businesses to adopt sustainable tourism practices.

The  Ministry  of  Tourism  revamped  its  Swadesh  Darshan  Scheme  as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 with the objective to develop sustainable  and responsible  tourism  destinations  following  a  tourist  &  destination centric  approach.  The  Scheme  encourages  adoption  of  principles  of sustainable tourism including environmental  sustainability, sociocultural sustainability and economic sustainability.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2123 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-09
Subject: Companies Registered in Chhattisgarh
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Radheshyam Rathiya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UN-STARRED QUESTION NO. 2123 ANSWERED ON Monday, December 9, 2024 Agrahayana 18, 1946 (Saka)

## QUESTION

Companies Registered in Chhattisgarh

2123. Shri Radheshyam Rathiya :

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS

be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of companies registered in Chhattisgarh during the current financial year; and
- (b) the special policies implemented or initiatives taken by the Government to promote the registration of companies?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs; Minister of State in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

(Shri Harsh Malhotra)

- (a) The  number  of  companies  incorporated  in  the  state  of Chhattisgarh for the current FY (from 1 April 2024 till date) is 993.
- (b) Initiatives taken by the Government to promote the registration of companies are :-
- (i) Central  Registration  Centre  (CRC)  was  established  on 22.01.2016 vide notification G.S.R. 99(E) by the Ministry of Corporate  Affairs to centralize the online  process  of incorporation inorder to expedite the registration process.
- (ii) The cost of starting a business has been reduced significantly through a number of initiatives of which some are as under: -
- (a) All companies with authorized capital upto INR15,00,000 are incorporated at zero fee.
- (b) Integration of PAN & TAN applications with SPICE (web form for incorporation of Company) + eMOA (eMemorandum of Association) + AOA (e-Articles of Association) and allotment of DIN integrated into SPICe., registration with Employees' Provident Fund Organisation  (EPFO),  Employees'  State  Insurance  Act (ESIC), Professional Tax Registration Certificate (PTRC), Professional  Tax  Enrollment  Certificate  (PTEC),  Shops and Establishment Act, GSTIN,  has reduced cost, time and procedures.
- (c) Rule 38(2) of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules 2014 provides  that  single  SPICE+  form  can  be  used  to  apply for  allotment  of  Director  Identification  Number  upto three Directors, Reservation of a Name, Incorporation of company and Appointment of Directors of the proposed for One Person Company, Private company, Public company and a company falling under section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013.
- (iii) Amendments were made in the Companies Act, 2013 in the  year  2020  to  facilitate  Ease  of  Doing  Business, Decriminalization of offences and to improve compliance requirements,  specifically  for  Small  Companies,  One Person Companies, Start-ups and Producer Companies.
- (iv) Exemptions  from  various  provisions  of  the  Companies Act to Private Companies, Government Companies, Charitable Companies, Nidhi Companies and IFSC (GIFT city) companies have been provided.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2120 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-09
Subject: National Tourism Policy
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Tharaniventhan M S

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2120 ANSWERED ON 09.12.2024

## NATIONAL TOURISM POLICY

## 2120.  SHRI THARANIVENTHAN M S:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  finalized  and  implemented  the National Tourism Policy (NTP) to boost the tourism sector in the country;
- (b) if  so,  the details of the key objectives of the National Tourism Policy, and the manner in which they align with the Government's vision for economic growth & job creation in the tourism sector;
- (c) the details of the steps that have been taken by the Government to  promote  sustainable  tourism,  particularly  in  ecologically sensitive & heritage-rich areas, under National Tourism Policy;
- (d) the manner in which the Government is ensuring the involvement of State Governments & local stakeholders in the implementation  of  the  National  Tourism  Policy,  particularly  in promoting regional tourism & improving infrastructure;
- (e) whether  the  Government  has  assessed  the  impact  of  the National Tourism Policy on tourist arrivals & revenue generation, especially after pandemic, if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) the details of the measures that are being taken to improve the safety, security and  quality of services for tourists, both domestic and international, under the National Tourism Policy?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (f): The  Ministry  of  Tourism  has  prepared  a  draft  of  the National Tourism  Policy incorporating  suggestions  received  from Central Ministries, State Governments/UT Administrations and

Industry Stakeholders. The draft focuses on the following key objectives:

- (i)
- (ii)
- (iii)
- (iv)
- (v) tourism across the country.

Enhancing the contribution of tourism to the Indian economy by increasing  visitation,  length  of  stay,  and  visitor  spending,  and establishing India as a year-round tourist destination. Creating  jobs  and  entrepreneurial  opportunities  in  the  tourism sector while ensuring a skilled workforce supply. Enhancing  the  competitiveness  of  the  tourism  sector  and attracting private sector investment. Preserving  and  enhancing  the  country's  cultural  and  natural resources. Ensuring sustainable, responsible, and inclusive development of

Ministry  of  Tourism  has  revamped  the  Swadesh  Darshan  Scheme  as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD 2.0) with the objective to develop sustainable and responsible tourism destinations, following a destination & tourist-centric approach. The central financial assistance  is  being  extended  according  to  guidelines  and  based  on proposals/detailed  project  reports  received  from  the  States  and  UT Governments.

Additionally, the Ministry  has  formulated  National  Strategies  for Sustainable Tourism, Rural Tourism, Rural Homestays, MICE, Adventure Tourism and Eco-Tourism for focused promotion and development of these areas.

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