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Lok Sabha Question No. 1519 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-09
Subject: Ecomark Scheme
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Shri Janardan Singh Sigriwal

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1519

TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.02.2026

## Ecomark Scheme

## 1519.  SHRI JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL:

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

- (a) whether the Ecomark Scheme was launched in 1991 by the Government to easily identify environment friendly products;
- (b) if so, the details of products that have been labelled under the Ecomark Scheme during the last five years and the current year;
- (c) whether the Government has identified the problems and issues faced with the Scheme since its inception;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the measures taken to resolve such issues; and
- (e) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  promote  and  increase  awareness  about  the  said Scheme?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e)  The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Ecomark Rules on 26 th  September 2024 replacing the Ecomark Scheme of 1991 with aim to strengthen the institutional structure and implementation of Ecomark.

The  objective  of  these  rules  is  to  encourage  the  demand  for  environment-friendly  products, promote  lower  energy  consumption,  resource  efficiency  and  circular  economy.  Ecomark  will enable  consumers  to  make  informed purchase  decision as well  as encourage manufacturers  to transition to production of environment friendly products leading to promotion of green industries.

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is the implementing agency for the Ecomark Rules 2024  and  is  responsible  for  ensuring  effective  implementation  including  identification  and recommendation to the steering committee about the products to be included under these rules for the grant of Ecomark.

Ecomark may be granted to a product which has a license or a certificate of conformity of Indian Standards granted under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 and/or a mandate of the Quality Control Orders issued by the Central Government, and fulfils the product specific criteria for grant of Ecomark.

An application for grant of Ecomark for a product which complies with the conditions and criteria stated  in  the  rules  is  made  to  the  Central  Pollution  Control  Board.  After  making  necessary verifications, if the Central Pollution Control Board is satisfied that the product complies with the conditions laid under the Ecomark 2024 Rules, it may grant Ecomark to the product.

Under these rules, the State  Pollution  Control  Board and the Pollution Control Committee are mandated  to  create  awareness  about  these  rules  through  media,  publications,  advertisements, posters etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1515 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-09
Subject: Protection and Rescue of Asiatic Lions in Gir Forest, Gujarat
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Shri Parshottambhai Rupala

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1515

TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.02.2026

## Protection and Rescue of Asiatic Lions in Gir Forest, Gujarat

## 1515. SHRI PARSHOTTAMBHAI RUPALA:

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

- (a) whether the Central Government in coordination with the State Government of Gujarat, the Forest  Department,  Disaster  Management  Authorities  and  other  concerned  agencies,  has taken  concrete  steps  to  conduct  mock  drills  in  the  Gir  forest  area  to  gain  field-level operational experience for the safe rescue and treatment of Asiatic lions during disasters such as forest fires and floods;
- (b) whether special provisions have been made to strengthen the veterinary hospital at Sasan Gir,  availability  of  expert  wildlife  veterinarians,  modern  equipment,  ambulances  and emergency medicine stockpiles; and
- (c) whether an integrated, time-bound, inter-agency Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has been implemented for effective disaster response?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (c)  The  protection  and  management  of  wildlife,  including  rescue  and  treatment  of  wild animals is primarily the responsibility of the respective State Governments and Union Territory Administrations. As informed by the State of Gujarat, the Forest Department regularly conducts training programmes, capacity-building, field based preparedness activities to enhance operational readiness for disaster response.

The Rescue Centre at Sasan-Gir has a State-of-the-art Lion Hospital with wildlife veterinarians, para-veterinary personnel for round the clock management of hospital. The hospital is equipped with modern diagnostic and treatment infrastructure, stockpiles of emergency medicines, including tranquilizers,  antibiotics,  supportive  drugs,  etc.  In  addition,  specially  designed  holding  and treatment cages have been developed to cater requirement of rescue and rehabilitation.

Further, the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) issued by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), is implemented by the Gujarat Forest Department.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1508 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-09
Subject: Hosting of Commonwealth Games, 2030
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Varun Chaudhry

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1508 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.02.2026

## HOSTING OF COMMONWEALTH GAMES, 2030

1508. SHRI VARUN CHAUDHRY:

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

- (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration to include the State of Haryana as co-host for the Commonwealth Games in the year 2030 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  State  Government  of  Haryana  has  requested  to include Haryana as host or co-host of Commonwealth Games to be held in the year 2030; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the details of decision taken on the said request?

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

- (a) to (c) No Sir, there is no such proposal with the Department.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1505 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-09
Subject: Exemption of GST on Medical and Educational Books
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Trivendra Singh Rawat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1505

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 09, 2026/MAGHA 20, 1947 (SAKA)

EXEMPTION OF GST ON MEDICAL AND EDUCATIONAL BOOKS

†1505. SHRI TRIVENDRA SINGH RAWAT:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  the  GST  levied  on medical and educational books is imposing an  additional financial burden on students and learners;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government  is considering either completely exempting  such  books  from  GST  or  placing  them  in  the  minimum GST slab; and
- (d)  if  so,  the  steps/actions  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  by  the Government in this regard

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

- (a) and (b):
- (i) GST rates and exemptions, are prescribed on the recommendations of the GST Council, which is a constitutional body comprising representatives from the States/UTs and Centre.
- (ii)  Presently,  Printed  books,  including  Braille  books,  are  exempt from GST.
- (c) and (d) :
- (i) No action is required to be taken in the light of reply to parts (a) and (b) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1502 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-09
Subject: Heritage Preservation in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Mrs Ruchi Vira

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1502

TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.02.2026.

## HERITAGE PRESERVATION IN MORADABAD, UTTAR PRADESH

## † 1502.   Mrs Ruchi Vira:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether the Government has assessed the lack of museum, archives and heritage documentation facilities  in  Moradabad  district  of  Uttar  Pradesh,    which  is  leading  to  the  permanent  loss  of historical records, oral traditions and craft histories;;
- (b) If so, the details of the infrastructure plans, budgetary allocations, institutional partnerships and phased implementation plans approved by the Government for heritage preservation in the said district; and
- (c) If not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF CULTURE AND TOURISM

## (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a) Government  of  India  undertakes  documentation  and  research  on  dissemination  of  India's tangible  and  intangible  cultural  heritage,  including  traditional  knowledge  systems,  craft,  oral traditions, archival records and archaeological remains across the country including Moradabad district  of  Uttar  Pradesh.  Further,  Archaeological  Survey  of  India  (ASI)  establishes  site museums  contingent  upon  factors  such  as  availability  of  sufficient  artefacts,  availability  of adequate space, etc. Besides this the National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities (NMMA) has  documented and published data for 228 Monuments (Built Heritage & Sites) and 38,788 Antiquities in Uttar Pradesh. The data has been published at the NMMA  website: http://nmma.nic.in.
- (b) &  (c)  NMMA  is  regularly  conducting  workshops  in  various  regions  to  raise  awareness  and provide training programs to universities, colleges, NGOs, and other interested organizations, in coordination with concerned stakeholders.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1501 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-09
Subject: Collecting of UDISE+ Data
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Tatkare Sunil Dattatrey

1501. Shri Tatkare Sunil Dattatrey:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the methodology of collecting UDISE+ Data from schools in the country;
- (b) whether the Government is aware that over 13.2 lakh schools have not reported the total number of classrooms they have in the UDISE+ Data for the year 2024-25 and if so, the details thereof,
- (c) the details of steps taken by the Government to ensure that schools give timely and accurate data to Ministry of Education to support its various policy initiatives; and
- (d)  whether  any  initiatives  are  being  taken  by  the  Government  to  expand  the  variables  on  which information is collected under UDISE+ Data and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): The Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) developed by DOSEL collects data from all recognised schools' details on various aspects of on school. Data in UDISE Plus is filled  in  directly  by  the  schools  using  the  portal  viz.,  http://udiseplus.gov.in/#.  UDISE  Plus  data  are validated and verified at Block, District and State level for ensuring its authenticity.

Regular correspondences, monitoring and review meetings with States/UTs are undertaken to address the data quality and to ensure its timely and accurate, reporting on UDISE+ portal. For the first time  in  2022-23,  UDISE+  application  has  been  revitalized  by  creating  a  student  registry  to  capture individual student wise details.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

## DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-1501

ANSWERED ON 09.02.2026

## Collecting of UDISE+ Data
Lok Sabha Question No. 1497 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-09
Subject: Single Gated Jewellery Park in Meerut
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Shri Arun Govil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1497

ANSWERED ON 09.02.2026

## SINGLE GATED JEWELLERY PARK IN MEERUT

† 1497. SHRI ARUN GOVIL:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any plan to build a single gated jewellery park in Meerut for the safety of jewelleries and employment of local artisans; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)

- (a)  &  (b)        Currently,  there  is  no  proposal  under  consideration  by  the  Ministry  of  Skill Development and Entrepreneurship to establish a single-gated jewellery park in Meerut.

Under the Government of India's Skill India Mission (SIM), the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) delivers skill, re-skill and up-skill training through an extensive network of skill development centres under various schemes, viz. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Jan Sikhshan Sansthan (JSS), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), to all the sections of the society across the country including Uttar Pradesh. The SIM aims at enabling youth of India to get future ready, equipped with industry relevant skills.

Also, MSDE is implementing the skill training component of PM Vishwakarma Scheme. As of now, the skill training has been provided in 'gems and jewellery' sector under PMKVY and PM Vishwakarma.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1496 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-09
Subject: Commonwealth Games, 2010
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Dr. Ganapathy Rajkumar P

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1496 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.02.2026

Commonwealth Games, 2010

1496. DR. GANAPATHY RAJKUMAR P:

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

- (a) whether it is true that many people have been punished because of  the  construction  was  not  of  high  quality  and  many  officials  on duty  were  also  found  to  be  involved  in  sexual  harassment  during India's last Commonwealth Games held in New Delhi in 2010;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the details of total number of officials against whom the action was taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS [DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA]

- (a) For the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2010 Delhi, an Organising Committee (OC) was created by Indian Olympic Association (IOA), whose  objective  was  to  conduct  the  Games.  The  OC  was  not involved  in  any  kind  of  construction  work  which  was  done  during the Games in New Delhi, thus the question of punishment of people on  account  of  construction  quality  does  not  arise.  Further,  as  per the available records, no officials of OC, CWG were reported to be involved in sexual harassment during the Games as per the record.
- (b) & (c) In view of the above, question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1491 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-09
Subject: Sports Infrastructure Development
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Devesh Shakya

## Government of India Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports

## Department of Sports

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1491 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.02.2026

Sports Infrastructure Development

†1491. SHRI DEVESH SHAKYA:

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

- (a) the works undertaken in the form of sports infrastructure development Khelo India Centres Multi-purpose halls, athletic tracks and training facilities in Etah, Kasganj and Kannauj districts of Uttar Pradesh under the Khelo India Scheme during the last three years and the current year, year-wise;
- (b) the details of the number of players selected under Khelo India in the said districts and the sports disciplines in which they are being provided training/scholarship/coaching facilities and the results achieved so far;
- (c)  whether  new  Khelo  India  Centres,  State  Centres  of  Excellence  or additional sports projects are proposed in Etah, Kasganj, Mainpuri and Kannauj districts in the year 2025-26 and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government proposes any special action plan to develop the said districts as a regional sports development cluster and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS [ DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA ]

- (a)  and  (b)  The  details  of  all  sports  facilities  under  the  Khelo  India Scheme, such as Sports Infrastructure, Khelo India Centres (KIC), Khelo India  State  Centres  of  Excellence  (KISCE)  and  Khelo  India  Accredited Academies (KIAA), and Khelo India Athletes (KIAs) identified, across the country,  including  in  Etah,  Kasganj  and  Kannauj  districts  of  Uttar

Pradesh,  are  available  in  the  public  domain  on  the  dashboard  of  the Ministry at https://dashboard.kheloindia.gov.in.

(c) The Khelo India Scheme is a demand-driven scheme. The proposals received from the State/UT Governments and other eligible entities are considered for financial support, subject to their completeness, technical feasibility and availability of funds under the Scheme. At least one Khelo India Centre (KIC) has been notified in each district of Uttar Pradesh under the Khelo India Scheme, thereby covering all districts as per the scheme's provision of one centre per district.

(d) There is no such proposal under consideration in this Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1487 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-09
Subject: Protection and Development of Kabir Maths in Bihar
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Manoj Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTIONNO.1487

ANSWERED ON 09.02.2026

## PROTECTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF KABIR MATHS IN BIHAR

## 1487. SHRI MANOJ KUMAR:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that Kabir Acharya Gaddi LakshmipurBagicha, Rosera and Kabir Vachvanshiya Acharya Gaddi Mahadev Math, Rosera located in Samastipur district in Bihar are 300-400 year old monasteries with a rich spiritual, religious and cultural heritage;
- (b) whether, due to the absence of adequate protection by the Government, many acres of land, including main temples valued at approximately 500 crore have been illegally transferred by land mafias with the alleged involvement of the local administration;
- (c) if  so,  the  details  of  the  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  for  the  protection, restoration and development of these important Kabir Maths, and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether  the  Government  intends  to  provide  tourist  and  pilgrim  facilities  such  as  clean drinking water, toilets, guest houses and community halls at these Maths in order to promote religious and cultural tourism in Bihar; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Yes, Kabir Acharya Gaddi Lakshmipur Bagicha, Rosera and Kabir Vachvanshiya Acharya Gaddi Mahadev Math, Rosera located in district Samastipur, Bihar are registered with Bihar State Board of Religious Trusts.
- (b)& (c) As per the information received from District Administration, Samastipur, Bihar, there is no involvement of any local administration in transfer of land.
- (d)& (e) As  per  information  received,  Bihar  State  Board  of  Religious  Trusts  is  committed  to  the promotion of religious and cultural  tourism in Bihar, recognizing the historic and spiritual significance  of  various  Maths  across  the  State.  The  State  Government  has  taken  steps  to ensure the availability of basic  amenities such as clean drinking water, sanitation facilities (toilets), guest houses and community halls at prominent Maths under various schemes of the Tourism Department, Government of Bihar.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1484 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-09
Subject: GST Registration Threshold Limit
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Rajeev Rai

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1484 TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2026/MAGHA 20,1947 (SAKA) 'GST REGISTRATION THRESHOLD LIMIT'

## 1484. SHRI RAJEEV RAI:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:-

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  despite  inflation  and  rising  compliance  costs,  the annual turnover of Rs. 8 lakh has remained well below the mandatory GST registration threshold during the past several years, if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government has conducted any review/assessment to examine the need to revise the GST registration threshold in light of changing economic conditions in the country, if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  increase/rationalise  the  existing  threshold  to  provide relief to small traders, artisans and micro-enterprises in the country; and

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

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

For (a) to (d)-

The  threshold  limit  for  registration  under  GST  is  decided  based  on  the  recommendations  of  the  GST Council. The threshold limit for the supply of goods or services was Rs. 20 lakhs (10 lakhs in special category States) at the introduction of GST. Subsequently, the Government, based on the recommendations of GST Council given in its 32nd meeting held on 10.01.2019 has revised the threshold for registration and increased the same to Rs. 40 lakhs (Rs. 20 lakhs in special category States) for goods and continued  the threshold of Rs. 20 lakhs for services (Rs. 10 lakhs in special category States). The same has been notified which is effective from April 1, 2019.

No  recommendation  has  been  made  by  the  GST  Council  for  further  revision  of  the  above-mentioned threshold.

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