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Lok Sabha Question No. 96 (STARRED), answered on 2016-07-22
Subject: Creche Policy for Unorganised Sector
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RANJEET RANJAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

LOK SABHA STARRED  QUESTION NO. *96 TO BE ANSWERED ON  22.07.2016

## CRECHE POLICY FOR UNORGANISED SECTOR

*96. SHRIMATI  RANJEET  RANJAN:

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to State:

- (a) Whether the Government proposes to devise any crèche policy for the unorganised sector in urban areas of the country and if so, the salient features thereof;
- (b) the incentives/facilities proposed to be provided to the implementing agencies including women for starting such crèche and day care facilities;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to issue any directions to private and public sector organisations to establish crèche or day care centres in their offices to help new mothers reintegrate into the organisations after  maternity leave; and
- (d) If so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI MANEKA SANJAY GANDHI)

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

## Statement referred to in reply to Part (a) to (d) of Lok Sabha Starred Question No.96 for 22.07.2016 by Shrimati Ranjeet Ranjan, regarding 'Creche Policy for Unorganised Sector'

The Government has set up a Working Group for formulating comprehensive programme/policy/guidelines for National Programme for Creche and Day Care Facilities for the children and  its  funding  pattern  etc.  under  the  Chairpersonship  of  Secretary,  WCD  with  participation  from Ministry/Department/Organizations and State/UT Governments.

The above proposal envisages inter-alia the facilities of early childhood care,  early stimulation for children below 3 years, pre-school education (3-6 years), health care services including immunization & growth monitoring, supplementary nutrition, sleeping facilities, drinking water & sanitation facilities. The Working Group would also deliberate upon incentives/ facilities to be provided to implementing agencies.

It  is  expected  that  the  proposed  programme  would  be  applicable  across  the  country  including unorganized sector/private and public sector organizations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 95 (STARRED), answered on 2016-07-22
Subject: Potassium Bromate in Breads
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: RAJEEV SHANKARRAO SATAV, VIJAYSINH MOHITE PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 95 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND JULY, 2016 POTASSIUM BROMATE IN BREADS

## *95. SHRI SATAV RAJEEV: SHRI MOHITE PATIL VIJAYSINH SHANKARRAO:

Will  the  Minister  of HEALTH  AND  FAMILY  WELFARE be  pleased  to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken cognizance of the recent study by the for  Science  and  Environment  which  found  85  per  cent  of  bread  a nd  bakery  items containing potassium bromate;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken or proposed to be regard;
- (c) whether the international agency including World Health Organisation, F Agriculture Organisation and International Agency for Research on Cancer have al declared it to be potentially carcinogenic and imposed ban in many countries the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to ban the use of potassium bromate as addi tive and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the other corrective steps being taken by the Government in this rega prevent use of hazardous food additives in the future?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA )

- (a)  to (e ):  A statement is laid on the Table of the House

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 95* FOR 22 ND JULY , 2016

(a)& (b)  The  Governmentis  aware  of  the  study  by  the  Centre  for  Science Environment.Potassium bromate was earlier permitted to be used as an additi manufacturing   bread and other bakery products under the erstwhile Preven Food Adulteration Act, 1954. (c) Potassium bromate was formally withdrawn from the combined Compendi um of Food Additives of  Food and Agriculture Organization/ World Health Organiz in   2011. In several countries, the use of potassium bromate in bread is no In United States of America (USA), potassium bromate is typically used as ur improver and an oxidizing agent. United States Food and Drugs Authority (US continues to allow use of potassium bromate in bread. (d)& (e)  As  part  of  the  exercise  for  harmonization  of  food  additives  wit General Standards for Food Additives, the Scientific Panel of the Food Safety a Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recommended  removal of potassium brom from the list of permitted additives in October, 2015. FSSAI, in its meeti 27 th January 2016, approved removal of potassiu m bromate from the list of additives FSSAI has  since  operationalized  the  new  list  of  additives  that  does  not th potassium bromate as an additive with effect from 20 June 2016.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 90 (STARRED), answered on 2016-07-22
Subject: Light Combat Aircraft 'Tejas'
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: R. VANAROJA, SANTOSH AHLAWAT

*90.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.90

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND  JULY, 2016

## LIGHT COMBAT AIRCRAFT 'TEJAS'

SHRIMATI VANAROJA  R.:

SHRIMATI  SANTOSH  AHLAWAT:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  present  strength  of  fighter  squadrons  is  sufficient  to  meet  the requirements of the Indian Air Force (IAF), and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; (b) whether  the  Light  Combat  Aircraft  'Tejas'  has  passed  the  induction  test  by  the Aircraft  System    Testing  Establishment  in  Bangaluru  recently  and  if  so,  the  details thereof; (c) whether  with  acquisition  of  more  number  of  Tejas,  the  Indian  Air  Force  has planned to replace its ageing fleet of MiG 21 fighter planes soon; if so, the details thereof and the time by which the Tejas squadrons including Mark
- (d) I and II are likely to be fully operational in the IAF; and
- (e) whether  the  Hindustan  Aeronautics  Limited  proposes  to  give  more  upgraded indigenously manufactured LCA to the Indian Air Force by 2018 and if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                      (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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

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## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF LOK  SABHA  STARRED  QUESTION  NO.90  FOR  ANSWER  ON 22.7.2016

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is equipped to cater for the threat environment  that  exists  and  is  always  ready  to  meet  the  role assigned to it.  Operational preparedness of IAF is reviewed from time to time based on the threat perception. Light  Combat  Aircraft  (LCA),  Tejas  was  conceptualized  for the replacement of MIG-21 aircraft.  Some of the squadrons of MIG21 are due to retire over the next few years in a phased manner on completion  of  their  Total  Technical  Life.    However  a  few  MIG-21 aircraft  of  IAF  have  been  upgraded  in  order  to  ensure  their operational  relevance.    LCA  Tejas  shall  be  an  important  part  of IAF's fighter aircraft inventory filling up the lightweight category of fighters  and  replacing  the  MIG-21  aircraft.    It  shall  be  effectively used for air defence and for battlefield air strikes. The first LCA, Tejas squadron has been formed on 1 st July, 2016 with two LCA  Initial Operation Clearance (IOC) Series Production  Aircraft  (LCA-Mk  1)  after  requisite  flight  tests  by Aircraft  and  Systems  Testing  Establishment  (ASTE).    Further,  18 more aircraft in IOC standard (LCA-Mk 1) are planned for induction by  2018-19.    This  would  be  followed  by  20  more  aircraft  in  Final Operation Clearance (FOC) standard (LCA-Mk 1), which are planned for induction from year 2019.  The LCA Mk-2 is in design and development stage.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 88 (STARRED), answered on 2016-07-22
Subject: Merger of Banks
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: KRUPAL BALAJI TUMANE, M. K. RAGHAVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO.*88

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 nd July, 2016 / Ashadha 31,1938 (SAKA)

## Merger of Banks

## *88. SHRI KRUPAL BALAJI TUMANE: SHRI M.K. RAGHAVAN:

- Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government proposes to merge small Public Sector Banks (PSBs) with large banks including Associate Banks with State Bank of India (SBI) and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government has consulted all the stakeholders including Bank employee unions/representatives of the Associate Banks in this regard, if so, the details of deliberations held with them and the outcome thereof; (c) whether pending merger, SBI has taken steps to take over corporate clients, etc. of Associate Banks and if so, the justification thereof; and
- (d) the steps taken/being taken to protect the interests of the employees of the subsidiary banks and the time by which a final decision is likely to be taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

THE FINANCE MINISTER (SHRI ARUN JAITLEY)

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

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STATEMENT FOR LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *88 FOR 22 nd JULY, 2016 REGARDING 'MERGER OF BANKS' TABLED BY SHRI KRUPAL BALAJI TUMANE AND SHRI M.K. RAGHAVAN, MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT. (a) & b): The Central Government has sanctioned the proposal of State Bank of India (SBI) u/s 35(1) of SBI Act, 1955 to enter into negotiations with Subsidiary Banks of SBI and Bharatiya Mahila Bank for acquiring the businesses including the assets and liabilities. The proposal for acquisition has been originated by respective Boards. (c): No, sir. (d): SBI has informed that the interest of the employees of the Subsidiary Banks will not be affected. The pay and allowances offered to employees / officers of the merging Banks will not be less than the overall pay and allowances as they would have drawn in the merging Banks.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 84 (STARRED), answered on 2016-07-22
Subject: Medical Education Commission
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: HARISH CHANDRA MEENA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 84 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND JULY, 2016 MEDICAL EDUCATION CO MMISSION

## *84. SHRI HARISH MEENA:

Will  the  Minister  of HEALTH AND  FAMILY  WELFARE be  pleased  to state:

- (a) whether the medical education and healthcare system needs total overhau the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  set  up  any  Committee  to  prepare  a  bluepri setting up of Medical Educ ation Commission so as to usher reforms in the medic sector and if so, the details of terms of reference and composition of the Co
- (c) whether the Committee has submitted its report and if so, recommendations of the Committee; and

the

- ( d) if not, the time by which the said Committee is likely to submit its repo

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE )

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

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 84* FOR 22 ND JULY , 2016

- (a) The  Medical  Council  of  India  (MCI)  is  the  statutory  body  responsib establishing and maintaining high standards in medical education. For this , MCI  causes  the  assessment  of  every  medical  college  on  a  year  to  year Improvements in the processes involved in the setting up and functioning of colleges is a continuous process, keeping in view the evolving needs.
- (b)to(d)   Yes. A four member Committee headed by Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog has been constituted on 28.03.2016 with the following Terms of References (To
- (i) The  Committee  may  examine  all  options  for  reforms  in  the  Medi Council of India and suggest way forward.
- (ii) The Committee may also visit the features of other regulatory inst in the field of medical education and suggest suitable reforms.

The composition of this Committee is as follows:

- i) Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog
2. ii) Additional Principal Secretary to Prime Minister
3. iii) CEO, NITI Aayog
4. iv) Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare -Convenor

The Committee is engaging various stakeholders so as to complete its expeditiously.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1150 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-22
Subject: Export of Gold Jewellery
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: NAGARAJAN P., S.SELVAKUMARA CHINNAYAN, GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMET{T  OF ECONOMIC AFFAIR.S

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED  QUESTION No. 1150

TO BE ANSWERED  ON: Friday, Juty 22,2}L6/Ashadha  31, 1938 (Saka)

## Export of Gold Jewellery

## OUESTION

## tl5O. by SHRI P. NAGARAIAN: SHRI S. SELVAKUMARA  CHINNAYAIT:  DR. C. 1:1iX}PALAKRISHNAN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE  be pleased  to state:

- (a) Whether the Government has decided to introduce a special scheme  in order to encourage and increase exports of gold jewellery  to Sharjah  and Singapore,  if so, the details thereof;
- (b) The target fixed to export gold jewellery per year and the income likely to be generated  through the scheme; and
- (c) The time by which the proposed  scheme/project  is likely to be implemented?

## ANSWER

## MII{ISTER  OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

(Shri Arjun Ram l{eghwal)

- (a) No.
- (b) Does not arise.
- (c) Does not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1149 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-22
Subject: Parity in Seventh Pay Recommendations
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: C. N. JAYADEVAN

## Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1149

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE JULY, 2016 ASHADHA 31, 1938 (SAKA)

## PARITY IN SEVENTH PAY RECOMMENDATIONS

## QUESTION

## 1149. SHRI C.N. JAYADEVAN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is no parity between IAS and Non-IAS officers as per the recommendations of the Seventh Commission, if So, the details thereof; Pay
- (b) whether the Government has received any representations in this regard, if so, the details thereof;
- the reaction of the Government thereto; and
- (d) the steps takenlproposed to be taken to address the issue?

## ANSWER

## MNISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

- (a) to (d): The Seventh Commission could not arrive at a consensus on the issues relating to the present of the officers of the Indian Administrative Service and the Indian Foreign Service at the level of Senior Time Scale Junior Administrative Grade and Selection Grade and (ii) the present two-year-edge to the IAS in regard to empanelment in the Central Staffing Scheme: Therefore , it has been decided that these issues be examined by the concerned Ministry. Pay edge

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1148 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-22
Subject: Employment on Compassionate Grounds
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1148

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND  JULY, 2016

## EMPLOYMENT ON COMPASSIONATE GROUNDS

1148.  SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) the criteria for grant of employment on compassionate grounds to family members of martyred soldiers;
- (b) the  details  of  the  employment  on  compassionate  grounds  granted  to  family members of such soldiers during the last three years and the current year, State / UT-wise including Bundelkhand region;
- (c) whether the factors including family responsibilities and posting near domicile are kept  in  mind  in  case  of  promotions,  postings  and  transfers  of  persons  employed  on compassionate grounds; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

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(a) to (d): Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1147 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-22
Subject: Food Safety Labs
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: DUSHYANT CHAUTALA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1147 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 2 ND JULY, 2016

## FOOD SAFETY LABS

## 1147. SHRI DUSHYANT CHAUTALA:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has promoted Public -Private - Partnership models  to  strengthen  State  food  safety  labs. by  supporting  them  with sophisticated and expensive equipments;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the total number of Food Safety Laboratories established with the support of FSSAI;
- (d) whether such laboratories are well equipped and meet the international standards; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof along with the total expenditure earmarked on their maintenance?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

- (a) & (b): Currently,  there  is  no  proposal  to  strengthen  State  food  testing  labora through a Public - Private -Partnership model.
- (c) to (e): Presently, 184 Food Testing Laboratories have been authorised for testing f products as per standards prescribed under the Food Safety and Standards Act and regulations thereunder. These include:
- (i) 72 State/Public food laboratories functioning under the State/ Government;

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- (ii) 14 Referral Laboratories notified by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of (FSSAI) for referral testing; and
- (iii) 98  National  Accreditation  Board  for  Testing  and  Calibration  Laboratories  (NABL accredited private laboratories notified by FSSAI.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1146 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-22
Subject: Sick Companies Board
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: B. SREERAMULU

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1146 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 nd  JULY, 2016/ASHADHA 31, 1938 (SAKA) REGARDING SICK COMPANIES BOARD

## 1146 SHRI B. SRIRAMULU

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  set  up  the  Board  for  Industrial  and  Financial Reconstruction (BIFR) to seek information about sick and potentially sick companies; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c)  whether  the  BIFR  has  given  any  recommendation  on  the  Tungabhadra  Steel Products Limited Hospete in Bellary district of Karnataka; (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the response of the Government thereon?

## Answer The Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a) & (b): The Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR) was set up in 1987  as  a  Quasi-  Judicial  body  under  the  Sick  Industrial  Companies  (Special Provisions) Act, 1985 (SICA) with a view to secure the timely detection of sick and potentially sick  companies and for their possible revival/rehabilitation.

(c),  (d)  &  (e):  As  per  the  information  provided  by  BIFR,  M/s.  Tungabhadra  Steel Products  Limited,  a  Public  Sector  Undertaking,  was  registered  as  a  sick  industrial company in 2004 as BIFR Case No. 505/2004.

The Bench of BIFR held hearings in this matter from 2004 to 2016. In its final hearing held on 12.05.2016, the Bench confirmed its earlier prima-facie opinion formed on 27.11.2013 to wind up the company in terms of Section 20(1) of the SICA.

This  opinion  of  the  Board  was  forwarded  to  the  Hon'ble  High  Court  of  Karnataka. M/s. Tungabhadra Steel Products Ltd., is no longer under the purview of the BIFR.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1145 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-22
Subject: Economic Growth
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: ALOK SANJAR, SHIVKUMAR CHANABASAPPA UDASI

- (a) whether the Government has implemented any policy to achieve highest sustainable level of economic growth, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether India is a hot spot for ease of doing business and attracting foreign investors, if so, the details thereof and the name of the five top most countries investing in India; and
- (c)  the steps being taken by the Government to achieve targets of economic growth?

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

(a)  :  Undertaking  economic  reforms to  promote  economic  growth  on  a  sustainable  basis  is  high  on  the agenda  of  the  Government.  These  reforms,  inter  alia,  relate  to:  improving  the  ease  of  doing  business through  a  number  of  facilitatory  initiatives;  substantive  changes  in  the  policy  regime  for  foreign  direct investment; various measures to improve clarity and transparency in economic policy-making; measures to improve public delivery by plugging leakages, including through direct benefit transfer; fiscal consolidation with  stress  on  quality  of  expenditure  and  public  investment;  and,  focus  on  macro-economic  stability  to provide a congenial environment for economic activities.

(b): Government of India has emphasized the importance of improving the ease of doing business in India and it is a major pillar of 'Make in India' initiative. As per the World Bank Group's Doing Business Report, India's ranking in the ease of doing business has improved from 142 in 2015 to 130 in 2016. The top five countries  in  terms  of  cumulative  FDI  equity  inflows  into  India  during  April  2000  to  March  2016  are: Mauritius, Singapore, United Kingdom, Japan and U.S.A.

(c): The Government of India has taken various initiatives to boost the growth of the economy which, inter alia , include; fillip to manufacturing and infrastructure through fiscal incentives and concrete measures for transport, power, and other urban and rural infrastructure; substantive reforms and liberalization of foreign direct investment in major sectors; measures to debottleneck the supply of key raw materials; Skill India and Digital India initiatives;  'Make  in  India'  initiative  along  with  the  attendant  facilitatory  measures  for  a more conducive environment for investment; the new insolvency and bankruptcy related legislation; Startup India Initiative  to  boost  entrepreneurship  and    creation  of jobs; 'Stand  Up  India  Scheme'  to  promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and women entrepreneurs; boost to agricultural sector with focus on micro irrigation, watershed development, soil conservation and credit; and, various measures to improve clarity and transparency in economic policy-making.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1144 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-22
Subject: LIC Working Days
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY

## Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Financial Services Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1144

To be answered on Friday, July 22, 2016/Ashadha 31, 1938 (Saka)

## LIC Working Days

## 1144.   SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  his  Ministry  has  received  any  proposal  from  Life  Insurance  Corporation (LIC)  for  approval  of  a  five  days  a  week  for  alternative  Saturdays  for  LIC employees on the lines of banking industry;

- (b) if so, the details thereof; and

- (c)  the response of the Government thereon?

Answer (Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar)

Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance

- (a) to (c) Yes. This Ministry has received proposal from Life Insurance Corporation of India for approval of a five days a week for LIC employees. The matter is under consideration in the Ministry.

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