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Lok Sabha Question No. 2607 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-05
Subject: License for Regular Operation
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: V. PANNEER SELVAM

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2607**

TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.08.2015

**LICENSE FOR REGULAR OPERATION**

2607. 	SHRI V. PANNEERSELVAM:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

(a) 	whether the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has granted license for 	regular operation of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Unit-1 currently 	operated by Nuclear Power Corporation of India;

(b)	if so, the details thereof;

(c) 	whether the AERB has confirmed that the safety review of Kudankulam’ s 	Voda 	Voda Energo Reactor (VVER) Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) 	satisfies the requirement specified by it and the current international safety 	standards; and

(d)	if so, the details thereof?

**ANSWER**

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS AND PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE (DR.JITENDRA SINGH):

1. Yes, Sir.

1. The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) on July 10, 2015 granted license for regular operation of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project Unit-1 (KKNPP-1) which is valid for five years (till July, 2020).

(c)&(d)  Yes, Sir. AERB has carried out extensive review of the safety aspects of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Unit-1, including siting, design, construction, commissioning and power operation. The safety reviews carried out by AERB followed a multi-tier review process, which was done over several years. The reviews were carried out considering the safety requirements specified by AERB which are consistent with current international safety requirements including those stipulated by International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Thus, KKNPP satisfies the requirements specified by AERB as well as the current international standards.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2606 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-05
Subject: Cash for Food Items
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: JAY PRAKASH NARAYAN YADAV

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT**

**DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2606**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.08.2015**

**Cash for Food Items**

**†2606. SHRI JAI PRAKASH NARAYAN YADAV:**

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(a)	whether the Government proposes to provide cash in place of mid day meal to the parents for preparing food for their children and meeting other expenses; and

(b)	 if so, the details thereof?

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT**

**(SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)**

(a): No, Madam.

(b): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2603 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-05
Subject: Research in Social Science
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: DALPAT SINGH PARASTE

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

**LOK SABHA**

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2603

TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.08.2015

**Research in Social Science**

2603. SHRI DALPAT SINGH PARASTE:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is promoting the research in social science in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the quality of research in social science is very low in Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) and if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and

(d) whether the Government is taking any steps to ensure good quality research in social science in ICSSR and if so, the details thereof?

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT**

(SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a):	Yes, Madam.

(b):	Government of India has instituted Institutes and Councils, viz. the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS), Shimla, Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR), and Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR), which are fully funded by the Government of India, for promotion of research in social sciences in the country, in the manner inscripted in their respective Memorandum of Association (MoA).

(c) & (d):	The ICSSR is an apex Social Science body which finances and promotes social science research in the country. The ICSSR funds Universities, Colleges and Research Institutes for social science research, and also provides funding to all faculty in colleges, Universities and Research Institutes. The ICSSR also undertakes survey of Social Science Research and identifies the fields where research is lagging. These surveys on social science research have helped in the generation of knowledge and policy formulation of Government. ICSSR, at present, provides maintenance grants to 25 Regional Institutes and 6 Regional Centres in different regions in India including funding for research projects and research fellowships. The details of the Research activities of the ICSSR are available on the ICSSR  website at [www.icssr.org](http://www.icssr.org/) .

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2601 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-05
Subject: Tampering of Web Page
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: RAJESH RANJAN  (PAPPU  YADAV)

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2601**

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 05.08.2015

**TAMPERING OF WEB PAGE**

**2601	SHRI RAJESH RANJAN:**

Will the Minister of Communications & Information Technology be pleased to state:-

1. whether the wikipedia page on Jawaharlal Nehru has been subject to unscrupulous alteration;

1. if so, the details thereof; and

1. the action/ steps taken by the Government in this regard?

**ANSWER**

MINISTER FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)

1. and (b): 	On 1 st July, 2015, it was published in various media reports that Wikipedia profile of Shri Jawaharlal Nehru, ex-Prime Minister of India was edited with some objectionable comments. Wikipedia had subsequently reverted the changes as per their policy.

As per the information published on Wikipedia website, it is a multilingual, web-based, free-content encyclopedia project supported by ‘Wikimedia Foundation’ based on a model of openly editable content. ‘Wikimedia Foundation’ is US based non-profit organization that operates Wikipedia and other free knowledge projects. Wikipedia provides an open platform for anonymous volunteers to write articles on any subject. Further, the articles available on the Wikipedia website can be edited by any user having internet access, except in limited cases where editing is restricted to prevent disruption or vandalism. Thus, users can contribute anonymously hiding their identity, unless the users choose to use their real names.

(c):  Actions have been initiated to investigate into the incident and determine the source of edit.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2599 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-05
Subject: CIC Direction on Travel Expenses of Ministers
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: FAIZAL P.P. MOHAMMED

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS

DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AND TRAINING

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2599**

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.08.2015)

**CIC DIRECTION ON TRAVEL EXPENSES OF MINISTERS**

**2599. MOHAMMED FAIZAL:**

Will the **PRIME MINISTER** be pleased to state:

(a) 	whether the Government is aware of the direction by the Chief Information Commissioner regarding the self-disclosure of travel expenses incurred by the Ministers;

(b) 	if so, the details thereof; and

(c) 	the action taken by the Government in this regard?

**ANSWER**

Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office. (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

(a) & (b):   The Chief Information Commissioner had asked the Government to consider proactive disclosure regarding the official tours of Ministers and Government officials.

(c):   The Government has already issued an OM bearing No. 1/8/2012-IR dated 11 th September, 2012 regarding suo motu disclosure on official tours of Ministers and other officials.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2598 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-05
Subject: Compensation for Works
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: PRALHAD VENKATESH JOSHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2598**

TO BE ANSWERED ON AUGUST 05, 2015

**COMPENSATION FOR WORKS**

**No. 2598			SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI:**

Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(a)	whether compensation is offered if Central Public Works Department (CPWD) fails to attend the works within stipulated time;

(b)	if so, the details thereof; and

(c)	the details of the number of compensation claims encountered during the last three years and the current year?

**ANSWER**

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT

**(SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)**

(a) & (b):	Yes, Madam.  Directions to Director General, Central Public Works Department for compensation of Rupees 200/- per complaint per day for delay to the complainant for not attending the complaint of maintenance work by Central Public Works Department (CPWD) officials beyond the time line given in the Maintenance Charter have been issued by Ministry of Urban Development(MoUD) on 21.5.2015.

(c):	The proposal is recently introduced and therefore, no claim has been paid so far.  However, MoUD has written to all  Ministries/Departments to popularise the proposal. DG, CPWD has also put a copy of orders on the web side of CPWD and MoUD.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2597 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-05
Subject: Misuse of Visa Provisions
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: SANGANNA AMARAPPA KARADI

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2597

TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.08.2015

MISUSE OF VISA PROVISIONS

2597. 	SHRI SANGANNA AMARAPPA:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) 	whether Indian IT companies are misusing the provisions to get ‘H-1 Visa’ for their employees;

(b)	if so, the details of steps taken by the Government in this regard; and

(c) 	the action being taken against the companies who are indulging in these activities?

ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

[GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD)]

(a) 	Media reports and a joint news release by the US Senators from Alabama and Illinois in June 2015 indicate that the US Department of Labour (USDOL) has opened an investigation against two Indian companies for their alleged misuse of H-1B visas.

(b) & (c) 	It is a matter between the Government of United States and the relevant companies on the use of US visas.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2596 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-05
Subject: Education Commission
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: VIJAY KUMAR S.R.

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT**

**DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2596**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.08.2015**

Education Commission

2596. SHRI S.R. VIJAYAKUMAR:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE) has submitted any proposal for creation of a National Commission to lay down common standard to bring about qualitative changes in the school education; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT**

**(SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)**

(a):	No, Madam.

(b):	Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2593 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-05
Subject: Quality of Ph.D. Research
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: M. B. RAJESH

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2593

TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.08.2015

**Quality of Ph.D. Research**

**2593. SHRI M.B. RAJESH:**

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has done any study of the quality of Ph.D. research in the country; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

(SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a) & (b): While no dedicated study for assessing the quality of Ph.D research in the country has been undertaken, as informed by the University Grants Commission (UGC), the UGC Review Committee constituted by the Central Government in July, 2014 has observed that there is a Mushroom growth of substandard Ph.D. degrees.  The report of the Committee further observed that acquiring Ph.D. degree has now become a necessity in view of the minimum qualification for recruitment at entry level and requirements for promotion.

In order to serve national purpose of maintaining standards of Higher Education and to bring uniformity in the procedure of award of M.Phil. / Ph.D. Degree UGC has framed UGC (Minimum Standard and Procedure for the awards of M.Phil/Ph.D. Degree), Regulation 2009. These Regulations have been notified in the Gazette of India dated 11th-17th July, 2009 and are available at UGC website [www.ugc.ac.in](http://www.ugc.ac.in/) .  The UGC has written, on 6 th July, 2015, to the Vice-Chancellors of all Universities that it has come to the notice of the UGC that some Universities are hiring the services of the Supervisors who do not happen to be the regular teachers of the Universities or its affiliated Post Graduate (PG) colleges/ Institutes awarding the M.Phil/ Ph.D. degree. It has been observed that this practice is in violation of UGC (Minimum standards and procedure for award of M.Phil/Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009. The UGC has advised the Vice-Chancellors that Universities shall allocate the supervisor from amongst the regular faculty members in a department or its affiliated PG Colleges/ Institutes depending on the number of students per faculty member, the available specialization among the faculty supervisors and the research interest of the student. It has been further clarified by the UGC that any Ph.D. / M.Phil. degree awarded by a University under the supervision of a Supervisor who is not a faculty member of the University or its affiliated PG Colleges/ Institutes would be in violation of UGC (Minimum standards and procedure for award of M.Phil./ Ph.D.) Regulations, 2009.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2592 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-05
Subject: Upgradation and Restructuring of Posts in DGITI
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: BISHNU PADA RAY

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2592**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 05** **th** **August, 2015**

**UPGRADATION AND RESTRUCTURING OF POSTS IN DGITI**

**2592. SHRI BISHNU PADA RAY:**

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

(a)	whether the UT and A&N Administration has taken initiative to upgrade and restructure the existing posts in the Government Industrial Training Institute (DGITI) according to intake strength of trainees at par with the norms of the 'Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship';

(b)	if so, the details thereof with present status; and

(c)	if not, the reasons therefor?

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN**

**THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP**

**(SHRI RAJIV PRATAP RUDY)**

(a) to (c)	UT and A & N Administration has not taken any new initiative to upgrade &restructure  the existing posts in the Government Industrial Training Institute (DGITI) since there has not been any increase in the strength of the trainees in existing Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) under Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) since 1998.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2591 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-05
Subject: Postal Circles
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: J.C. DIVAKAR REDDY

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY**

**DEPARTMENT OF POSTS**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2591**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 05** **TH** **AUGUST, 2015**

**Postal Circles**

**2591. SHRI J. C. DIVAKAR REDDY:**

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:

(a) 	whether the Government has any proposal to create a separate postal circle in Vijayawada for Andhra Pradesh;

(b) 	if so, the details thereof; and

(c)	the present status of the proposal?

ANSWER

**THE MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY**

**(SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)**

(a)	There is no proposal to create a separate Postal Circle in Vijayawada. However, a proposal for creation of a New Postal Circle in newly created State of Telangana as Telangana Postal Circle with headquarter at Hyderabad is under process. Presently, Andhra Pradesh Postal Circle including both the States (Andhra and Telangana State) is headquartered at Hyderabad.

(b) & (c) 	Not applicable, in view of (a) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2590 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-05
Subject: Migrant Resource Centre
Ministry: OVERSEAS INDIAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: ANTO  ANTONY

Government of India

Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2590**

To be answered on 5 th August, 2015

**Migrant Resource Centre**

**2590. SHRI ANTO ANTONY:**

Will the Minister of OVERSEAS INDIAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

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(a) whether the Government is implementing any scheme called Migrant Resource Centre (MRC); and

(b) if so, the details of objectives, salient features of MRCs functioning in various parts of the country?

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER OF STATE FOR OVERSEAS INDIAN AFFAIRS**

**GENERAL V.K. SINGH (RETD.)**

(a) The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs has set up Migrant Resource Centres (MRCs) in Kochi, Hyderabad, Gurgaon and Chennai.

(b)  The MRCs are functional from 1000 hours to 1700 hours (Monday to Friday). They perform the following functions:

- Inform the walk-ins about procedure for legal migration and precautions to be taken while migrating;
- Dissemination of status of Recruiting Agents and other service providers; and
- Kinds of difficulties that can be faced abroad by potential migrants.

MRCs also register the complaints and grievances pertaining to these issues on eMigrate portal of this Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2588 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-05
Subject: Uniform Syllabus
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: BHAGWANTH KHUBA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2588**

TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.08.2015

**Uniform Syllabus**

2588. SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(a) the present status of the Government's commitment towards ‘one nation, one syllabus, one exam’ and ‘core curriculum’ concept for the 10th and 12th classes;

(b) the time by which this plan is likely to be implemented;

(c) whether various State Education Boards and other stakeholders have been consulted in this regard; and

(d) if so, their response in this regard?

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT**

**(SHRIMATI SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)**

(a) to (d):    Education, being a subject in the Concurrent List of the Constitution, and the majority of schools being under the jurisdiction of the State Governments, it is for the respective State/Union Territory Governments to frame syllabus, curriculum and conduct examinations for their schools. There is no proposal to enforce a uniform syllabus, examination and curriculum at secondary and senior secondary levels. The National Policy on Education (NPE), 1986 (as modified in 1992) recommends that the national system of education will be based on a National Curriculum Framework (NCF), which contains a common core along with other components which are flexible. The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) developed by the NCERT as per the mandate of the National Policy on Education 1986 sets the guidelines and direction for the development of syllabi and textbooks at all the school stages. As a follow up to the NCF, curriculum, syllabi, text-books and other supplementary material are developed by NCERT. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERTs) and State Education Boards either adopt or adapt NCERT’s model syllabi and textbooks or develop their own syllabi and textbooks based on NCF.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2587 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-05
Subject: Changes in History Books
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: T. RADHAKRISHNAN

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2587**

TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.08.2015

Changes in History Books

2587. SHRI T. RADHAKRISHNAN:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is planning to bring in changes in History books;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the necessity of bringing changes in History books which are in use for more than 10 years and the time by which the new History books will be made available;

(d) whether scholars from different universities will be involved for this purpose and if so, the details thereof; and

**(e) the other steps taken/being taken by the Government to bring in changes in History books without affecting the true history and culture of the country?**

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT**

**(SHRIMATI SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)**

( a) to (e): Representations have been received from different stakeholders from time to time with regard to history textbooks published by National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). The representations, as and when received, are forwarded to NCERT for taking appropriate action. The NCERT has taken these representations into consideration and, wherever found necessary, changes have been carried out in the relevant text books.  NCERT had constituted an expert Committee, consisting of internal experts as well as external experts from various universities/institutions in the country to take a quick review of History Textbooks of NCERT to remove any mistake or controversial material, if any, mentioned therein.  The Committee has recently submitted its report to NCERT.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2586 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-05
Subject: Housing in NCR
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN  POVERTY ALLEVIATION
Asked by: SAUGATA ROY

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2586**

TO BE ANSWERED ON AUGUST 05, 2015

**HOUSING IN NCR**

| No.  **2586**   | PROF. SAUGATA ROY :   |
|-----------------|-----------------------|

Will the Minister of HOUSING  URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION be pleased to state:

(a) 	whether there is huge dip in housing demand in National Capital Region;

(b) 	if so, the details thereof;

(c)	whether the Government proposes to facilitate grant of constructed / under construction houses to the poor on nominal rates; and

(d)	if so, the details thereof?

**ANSWER**

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION

(SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

**(a) to (d):	‘Land’ and ‘Colonisation’ are State subjects and therefore, it is the responsibility of State Governments to monitor the demand of housing and to facilitate housing to all citizens.  In order to supplement the efforts of State Governments, this Ministry in pursuance of Government’s vision of facilitating housing to all by 2022, has launched the ‘Housing for All (Urban) Mission’ with the components – Slum rehabilitation of Slum Dwellers; Promotion of Affordable Housing for weaker sections through Credit Linked Subsidy; Affordable Housing in Partnership with public & private sectors; and Subsidy for beneficiary-led individual house construction or enhancement.**

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