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Lok Sabha Question No. 158 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-01
Subject: Welfare Measures for artisans and Workers in the Unorganised Sector
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Dr. Amar Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 158 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

## WELFARE MEASURES FOR ARTISANS AND WORKERS IN THE

## UNORGANISED SECTOR

158. DR. AMAR SINGH:

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

- (a)the details of the steps taken by the Government to ensure timely and full disbursement  of  gratuity  and  social  security  benefits  to  artisans  and workers engaged through private agencies, particularly in the unorganized sector, in light of prevalent exploitation and delay issues;
- (b)the details of the measures proposed by the Government to increase the minimum  service  charges  in  manpower  contracts  and  mandate  direct Government payments of GST to prevent financial misappropriation and ensure worker welfare; and
- (c)the  details  of  the  policies  of  the  Government  being  implemented  or planning to inculcate dignity of labour and fair treatment through public awareness, education reforms and recognition of good labour practices across sectors?

## ANSWER

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

Under the Code on Social Security, 2020, it has been provided that the employer shall arrange to pay the amount of the Gratuity within 30

(a) to (c): days from the date it becomes payable to the employee.

Social  Security  schemes  like  Pradhan  Mantri  Shram  Yogi Maandhan Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Surakhsa Bima Yojana are meant for all the unorganised workers including  artisans  and  workers  engaged  through  private  agencies.  The Government has fixed the minimum service charge in manpower contract in Government  e-Marketplace  (GeM)  at  3.85%.  Further,  the  Government reimburses the amount paid by the contractor as GST after receipt of the challan of GST payment.

The  Government  through  its  institution,  Dattopant  Thengadi National Board for Workers Education and Development under the Ministry of  Labour  and  Employment  carries  out  training  Programmes  for  public awareness,  education  reforms,  and  recognition  of  good  labour  practices across sectors.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 156 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-01
Subject: Closure of Government Schools
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Adv Priya Saroj

156. Adv Priya Saroj:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  total  number  of  Government  schools  closed,  merged,  or  made  non-functional  in  the  country during 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24;
- (b) the details of figures for Uttar Pradesh district-wise, particularly Jaunpur;
- (c) whether the Government maintains data on the number of students displaced due to school closures in the country and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government has noted a rise in dropout rates among girls in districts where schools were closed and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) and  (b):  The  Department  of  School  Education  and  Literacy  (DoSEL),  Ministry  of  Education  has developed the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) system to record data on  indicators  of  school  education  provided  by  all  the  States  and  Union  Territories.  As  per  UDISE+, number of Government schools from the year 2021-22 to 2023-24 are given below.

| Year   |   2021-22 |   2022-23 |   2023-24 |
|--------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| India  |   1022386 |   1016010 |   1017660 |

As per UDISE+, district-wise number of Government schools from the year 2021-22 to 2023-24 in Uttar Pradesh including Jaunpur is available at https://www.education.gov.in/en/parl\_ques.

- (c)  and  (d):  Education  is  in  the  Concurrent  list  of  the  Constitution  and  the  opening,  closing  and rationalisation of schools are within the purview of respective State Government and UT Administration. The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009 provides children's access to elementary schools within the defined area or limits of neighbourhood. In pursuance to  Section  6  of  the  RTE  Act,  all  States  have  notified  area  or  limits  of  their  neighbourhood  norms. Further, Section 8 of the RTE Act, 2009 also mandates that the appropriate government shall provide free and compulsory elementary education to every child and will ensure availability of neighbourhood schools.

Further, as per UDISE+, the dropout rate of girls in Uttar Pradesh for the year 2023-24 and 2024-25 at different levels of education is given below:

|         | Girl's Dropout Rate   | Girl's Dropout Rate   | Girl's Dropout Rate   |
|---------|-----------------------|-----------------------|-----------------------|
| Year    | Primary               | Upper Primary         | Secondary             |
| 2023-24 | 1.7                   | 4.8                   | 7.3                   |
| 2024-25 | 0                     | 3.1                   | 5.1                   |

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

## DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-156

ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

## Closure of Government Schools
Lok Sabha Question No. 155 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-01
Subject: Development of Sports Complexes and Stadiums under KIS
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Smt. Malvika Devi

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 155 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

Development of Sports Complexes and Stadiums under KIS

155. Smt. Malvika Devi:

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

(a) the steps taken by the Government to strengthen sports infrastructure in rural and semi-urban areas;

- (b) the total number of sports complexes and stadiums have been developed and made under the Khelo India Scheme (KIS); and
- (c)  the  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to  set  up  new  sports academies in aspirational  districts  specially  in  Kalahandi  and  Nuapada in Kalahandi Lok Sabha Constituency of Odisha?

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

(a) to (c) 'Sports' being a State subject, the responsibility of development of sports,  including  strengthening  of  sports  infrastructure  through  sports complexes  and  stadiums  and  setting  up  of  new  sports  academies  in  the country, rests primarily with the respective State/Union Territory Governments.  The  Union  Government  only  supplements  their  efforts  by bridging  critical  gaps.  The  details  of  the  sports  infrastructure  projects approved and their sanctioned cost, funds released and their physical and financial progress, under Khelo India Scheme across the country, including in the State of Odisha, are available in public domain on the dashboards of the  Ministry  at  https://mdsd.kheloindia.gov.in.    The  details  of  other  sports facilities  under  Khelo  India  Scheme, viz.  Khelo  India  Centres,  Khelo  India State Centres of Excellence and Khelo India Accredited Academies across the country, including in the State of Odisha, are available at https://dashboard.kheloindia.gov.in.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 154 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-01
Subject: Digitization of Cultural Heritage and Museums
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Ganesh Singh

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †154 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

## DIGITIZATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE AND MUSEUMS

## †154 SHRI GANESH SINGH :

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the government is promoting the use of artificial intelligence, augmented reality and other advance technologies in the preservation of cultural heritage, the digitization of museums and cultural dissemination, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the  number  of  museums  digitalized  and  upgraded  since  2014  along  with  the  number  of museums/monuments  digitized  so  far  through  digital  platforms  like  Indian  Heritage  App. JATAN Software, BharatShri;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to give access to the artisans of cultural areas like Satna to the global platform through the TULIP (Traditional Artisans' Upliftment Livelihood Programme) brand or other digital marketplaces; and
- (d) whether there is any proposal for the establishment or modernization of any regional museum in Satna or Vindhya region?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) The government is actively promoting the use of artificial intelligence, augmented reality and other advance technologies in the preservation of cultural heritage, the digitization of museums and  cultural  dissemination.  Various  initiatives  include  National  Mission  on  Monuments  and Antiquities  (NMMA),  Museum  Digitization  initiative,  Immersive  Visitor  Experiences  using Virtual  Reality  (VR)  and  Augmented  Reality  (AR)  etc.  Modern  digital  technologies  such  as AR-VR,  Projections,  digital  kiosks  etc.,  have  been  adopted  in  various  museums  under  the Ministry  of  Culture  to  improve  and  enhance  the  visitors'  viewing  experience.  Ministry  of Culture has also been using a software named 'JATAN' for  digitization  of  various  artefacts showcased in its museums.
- (b) Till  date  08  renowned  National  Level  Museums  and  02  ASI  Museums  have  been  digitized through  JATAN  Software.  Digitized  artefacts  till  date  can  be  viewed  by  accessing  the  link https:// www.museumsofindia.gov.in/repository
- (c) The  Ministry of  Social  Justice  an  Empowerment  through  'TULIP'  aims  to  empower marginalized artisans by providing them with a platform for global exposure and sales of their products through e-marketing.
- (d) The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) presently maintains one Archaeological Museum in the Vindhya region at Khajuraho, located in District Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh. The museum has recently been upgraded in 2023 with the addition of new display galleries and inclusion of more antiquities for public viewing.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 152 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-01
Subject: Recognition of Manipuri (Meiteilon) as a Classical Language
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Dr. Angomcha Bimol Akoijam

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 152

TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

## RECOGNITION OF MANIPURI (MEITEILON) AS A CLASSICAL LANGUAGE

## 152. DR. ANGOMCHA BIMOL AKOIJAM:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  the  steps  taken/being  taken  or  proposed  by  the  Government  to  confer Classical Language status on Manipuri (Meiteilon), which belongs to the Tibeto-Burmese linguistic family of the Indo-Mongoloid group and is regarded as one of the most ancient and advanced languages of India, which have also been noted by eminent linguist and Constituent Assembly member, Dr. Suniti Kumar Chatterjee; and
- (b) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF CULTURE AND TOURISM

(GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a) & (b) The Ministry of Culture examines detailed proposals received from State Governments, along with the requisite evidentiary documents, for consideration of any language as a Classical Language of India. No proposal from the Government of Manipur has been received in this regard so far.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 149 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-01
Subject: Promotion of Sports Activities in Rajasthan
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Smt. Manju Sharma

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. † 149

TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

## Promotion of Sports Activities in Rajasthan

## †149 .     Smt. Manju Sharma:

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

- (a)  whether the Government proposes to promote sports activities in the country;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  action  taken  by  the Government in this regard;
- (c)  the  annual  budgetary  allocation  made  for  promoting  sports activities in various States/UTs;
- (d)  whether  there  is  any  new  scheme  for  the  said  purpose  in  the country, especially in Rajasthan; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

## ANSWER (DR MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

- (a) to  (b):  Sports  being  a  State  subject,  the  responsibility  of development  and  promotion  of  sports,  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,  including Rajasthan.  These  schemes  include:  (i)  Khelo  India -National Programme  for  Development  of  Sports;  (ii)  Assistance  to  National Sports Federations (NSFs); (iii) Cash Incentives to Medal Winners in International Sports Events and their coaches; (iv) National Sports Awards; (v) Pension to Meritorious Sportspersons; (vi) Pandit Deendayal  Upadhyay  National  Welfare  Program  for  Sportspersons; (vii) National Sports Development Fund; (viii) Running Sports Training  centres  through  Sports  Authority  of  India  (SAI);  and  (ix) National  Centre  for  Sports  Science  and  Research  (NCSSR).  The

details of these schemes are available in the public domain on the website of the Ministry at https://yas.nic.in/.

(c): Funds are  allocated  by  this  Ministry  scheme-wise,  not  statewise. The  budget  allocated to Department  of Sports for the Financial Year 2025-26 is Rs. 2520.53 crore.

(d) to (e): There is no such proposal at present. However, there are total  60  Khelo  India  Centres  (KICs)  and  1  Khelo  India  Centre  of Excellence  (KISCE)  in  the  state  of  Rajasthan.  Further,  under  the component  ' Creation  and  Up-gradation  of  Sports  Infrastructu re' of the Khelo India Scheme, 328 sports infrastructure projects (including  48  projects  at  cost  of  Rs.  125.09  Crore  in  the  State  of Rajasthan) have been sanctioned. The details of these projects are available at https://mdsd.kheloindia.gov.in/ .

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Lok Sabha Question No. 145 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-01
Subject: Skill Development Centres in Warangal
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Dr. Kadiyam Kavya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - 145

ANSWERED ON -01/12/2025

## SKILL DEVELOPMENT CENTRES IN WARANGAL

## 145. DR. KADIYAM KAVYA:

Will the Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of operational skill development centres in Warangal under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) including short-term training courses;
- (b) the details of training programmes specifically for Scheduled Castes and women, including reservations and certification rates;
- (c) the  details  of  the  industry  partnerships  for  apprenticeships  and  on-job  training; and
- (d) the  details  of  the  employment  outcomes,  such  as  placement  percentages  and wage increments?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

(SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)

- (a) Under  Pradhan  Mantri  Kaushal  Vikas  Yojana  (PMKVY),  since  its  inception,  a total  of  08  training  centres  have  been  empanelled  in  Warangal  district  of  Telangana. However, at present there is no operational centre under PMKVY 4.0 in Warangal.
- (b) PMKVY  is  a  demand  driven  scheme  accessible  to  every  section  of  society including Scheduled Castes and Women. There is no provision under PMKVY 4.0 for reservation in providing training particularly to women and Scheduled Caste.

The certification rate of Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC Category in Warangal District of Telangana under various phases of PMKVY are as under:

| Category   | Trained / Oriented   | Certified    |
|------------|----------------------|--------------|
| SC         | 4,592                | 3,499 (76%)  |
| Women      | 12,461               | 10,021 (80%) |

- (c) Industry engagement is a core aspect of PMKVY implementation ensuring that apprenticeships and on-job training (OJT) are accessible to trainees to provide practical exposure  to  candidates.  Training  Providers  collaborate  with  nearby  MSMEs,  industry associations, and corporate employers to create formal linkages. These efforts create a robust skill development ecosystem, responsive to industry needs and enhancing youth employment prospects.
- (d) Under  PMKVY  scheme,  placements  were  tracked  in  the  Short-Term  Training (STT) component in the first three versions of the Scheme - PMKVY 1.0, PMKVY 2.0 and PMKVY 3.0, implemented from FY 2015-16 to FY 2021-22. In these versions of PMKVY, out of 15,398 candidates that have been certified in STT in Warangal district, 6,322 candidates have been reported placed which makes the overall placement rate at 41%.

Under  PMKVY 4.0  which  is  under  implementation  since  FY  2022-23,  the  focus  is  to empower our trained candidates to choose their varied career path  through OJT  and they are suitably oriented for the same.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 140 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-01
Subject: Development of Cultural Heritage Centres in Telangana
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Kunduru Raghuveer

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.140 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

## DEVELOPMENT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTRES IN TELANGANA

## 140. SHRI KUNDURU RAGHUVEER:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of number of heritage conservation projects sanctioned in Telangana;
- (b) whether any projects are located in Nalgonda district; and
- (c) whether additional funding is likely to be provided for archaeological preservation?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) There are no heritage conservation projects sanctioned by Archaeological Survey of India
- to (c) (ASI)  in  the  State  of  Telangana  including  Nalgonda  district.  However,  there  are  08 centrally  protected  monuments/sites  under  the  jurisdiction  of  ASI  in  the  State  of Telangana.  Conservation,  preservation  and  maintenance  of  these  centrally  protected monuments/sites  is  a  continuous  process  and  is  taken  up  as  per  the  requirement  and availability  of  resources.  All  the  monuments  are  in  a  good  state  of  preservation.  The details  of  the  total  funds  allocated  for  conservation,  preservation  and  maintenance  of these monuments/sites in Telangana during the last three years and current financial year are given as under:

## Amount Rs. in Crore)

|   Sl. No. | Year                      |   Allocation |
|-----------|---------------------------|--------------|
|         1 | 2022-23                   |        15.5  |
|         2 | 2023-24                   |        14.38 |
|         3 | 2024-25                   |         6.8  |
|         4 | 2025-26 (upto 25.11.2025) |         9    |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 139 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-01
Subject: Revamped Incredible India Digital Platform
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Mukesh Rajput, Shri Ashish Dubey, Shri Suresh Kumar Kashyap, Shri Alok Sharma, Shri Vijay Kumar Dubey, Shri Vijay Baghel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.+139 ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

## REVAMPED INCREDIBLE INDIA DIGITAL PLATFORM

## +139. SHRI ALOK SHARMA:

SHRI SURESH KUMAR KASHYAP:

SHRI VIJAY BAGHEL:

SHRI MUKESH RAJPUT:

SHRI ASHISH DUBEY:

SHRI VIJAY KUMAR DUBEY:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the  salient  features  of  the  revamped  'Incredible  India  Digital  Platform' launched by the Government with the aim of strengthening India's global tourism presence and enhancing visitor experience;
- (b)   the  details  of  innovative  digital  features  introduced  through  the  said platform and their impact on providing seamless and user-centric travel planning experience to travelers;
- (c)   whether the said platform is integrated with travel agents and other digital service providers to enable seamless booking of flight, accommodation, transport and monument entry tickets and whether the wildlife sanctuaries in and around Jabalpur such as Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench and Panna are also included therein; and
- (d)   if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM

## ANSWER

(SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a) & (b): The  Ministry  of  Tourism  has  launched  the  revamped  version  of Incredible  India  Digital  Platform  (IIDP)  as  a  comprehensive  resource  for travell ers and stakeholders interested in exploring the country's rich cultural heritage,  natural  beauty,  and  diverse  attractions.  The  platform  offers  the visitors  a  virtual  experience  of  tourism  attraction  of  the  country  including cultural, heritage, adventure, gastronomical, wellness, art & craft, rural etc. The  IIDP  uses  an  AI-powered  tool  that  personalizes  visitor  experiences  by offering  real-time  weather  updates,  city  exploration,  and  essential  travel services.

(c) & (d): The  portal  has  also  partnered  with  several  OTAs  (Online  Travel Agents) and Stakeholders for seamless booking of flights, hotels, cabs, and buses and tickets for ASI monuments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 138 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-01
Subject: Black Money
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Smt. Mala Roy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION 138

## TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 01, 2025/AGRAHAYANA 10, 1947 (SAKA) BLACK MONEY

## 138. SMT. MALA ROY

## Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

(a) The  amount of black money brought back to the country during the last ten years, year-wise; and

(b) The total amount of black money taken out from our country during the last ten years, year - wise?

## ANSWER

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

(a) There is no expression as 'black money' in the Income Tax Act, 1961 or in the Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015. The Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015 came into force on  1 st July  2015.  In  the  one-time  three  months  compliance  window,  under  Black  Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015, from 1 st July 2015 to 30 th September 2015, 684 disclosures involving undisclosed foreign assets worth Rs. 4164 crores were made. The amount collected by way of tax and penalty in such cases was about Rs. 2476 Crores. Further, till 30.06.2025, 1087 assessments have been completed under the Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015, raising tax and penalty demand of over Rs. 40,564 crores. Further, from 01.07.2015 to 30.06.2025 recovery to the tune of Rs. 339 crores have been made against tax/ penalty/ interest demand raised under the Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015.

(b) There is no official estimation regarding the amount of undisclosed income taken out from our country during last ten years.

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