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Lok Sabha Question No. 137 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-01
Subject: Digital Conservation of Monuments
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Praveen Khandelwal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO. 137

TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

## DIGITAL CONSERVATION OF MONUMENTS

## 137. SHRI PRAVEEN KHANDELWAL:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to launch a 'Heritage Tech Mission' to deploy  drones,  3D  scanning  and  AI  for  real-time  monitoring  and  digital conservation of monuments like Red Fort and Jama Masjid; and
- (b) if  so,  the  details  of  any  pilot  projects  undertaken  in  Delhi  under  this initiative?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Ministry of Culture has no proposal to launch a 'Heritage Tech Mission' to
- & deploy  drones,  3D  scanning  and  AI  for  real-time  monitoring  and  digital
- (b) conservation of monuments like Red Fort and Jama Masjid.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 132 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-01
Subject: Use of UPI for Fee Payment
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy, Shri Krishna Prasad Tenneti

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION AND LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 132

ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

## Use of UPI for Fee Payment

132.     Shri Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy:

Shri Krishna Prasad Tenneti:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has undertaken any study/survey regarding the utilisation of UPI and other digital transaction methods for fee payments in schools across the country;
- (b) if so, the details of the total number of Government schools that accept UPI as a means to pay fees in the country, State/UT-wise and district-wise in Andhra Pradesh;
- (c) the total amount of fees and additional payments received by the Government schools via UPI in the country during the last five years, State/UT-wise and district-wise in Andhra Pradesh;
- (d) whether  the  Government  has  undertaken  any  training  courses  for  school  teachers  and administration staff to  properly  utilise  UPI  and  assist  parents/school  children  regarding  the same, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) whether the Government has undertaken any promotional activities/campaign to boost the use of UPI in schools for fee payment, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

## (SHRI JAYANT CHOUDHARY)

- (a) to (e): The Government of India is strongly supporting the use of digital modes of financial transactions  including  UPI  in  schools  to  enhance  Ease  of  Living  and  Ease  of  Schooling. Education is a subject under the Concurrent List, and the implementation of fee collection systems,  including  the  use  of  digital  payment  mechanisms  in  schools,  falls  under  the jurisdiction of the respective State and UT Governments. While no national study/survey has yet  been  undertaken  on  the  utilisation  of  UPI  or  other  digital  methods  for  fee  payment  in schools, the Ministry of Education, through its D.O. letter dated 10 October 2025, has advised all  States/UTs  to explore,  support  and  implement  digital  systems  for  the  collection  of admission  and  examination  fees  in  government,  government-aided  and  private  schools, wherever feasible. This advisory underscore the Government's commitment to encouraging secure, transparent, and convenient digital payment mechanisms for parents and students.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 131 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-01
Subject: Establishment of Satellite Campus at Tiruchirappalli
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Durai Vaiko

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 131

ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

## ESTABLISHMENT OF SATELLITE CAMPUS AT TIRUCHIRAPPALLI

## 131.  SHRI DURAI VAIKO:

Will the Minister of Education be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  received  or  considered  any  proposal  from  the  Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN) to establish a satellite campus at Tiruchirappalli in the State of Tamil Nadu;
- (b) if so, the details of the proposal, the year of submission, the purpose of the campus and the extent of land earmarked for this purpose in Suriyur near Bharathidasan University in the said State;
- (c) whether the said proposal has been kept on hold or postponed as recently reported and if so, the reasons therefor;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  is  likely  to  reconsider  or  revive  the  proposal  in  view  of  the academic demand and central location of Tiruchirappalli in the State, if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if so, the likely time-frame and financial outlay for establishment of the said proposal?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (Dr. SUKANTA MAJUMDAR)

(a) to (e): Central University of Tamil Nadu submitted proposals for the development of various infrastructure projects - construction of new Academic Building, Hostels for Boys and Girls, Scientific Instrumentation Centre, expansion of the Administrative Building, Faculty and Staff Residences, Research Scholars' Hostel, and Skill Development Centre. These proposals were examined and the Ministry of Education approved a total outlay of ₹385.27 crore through the Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA) for comprehensive infrastructure expansion at the  Central  University  of  Tamil  Nadu  (CUTN),  Thiruvarur.  In  order  to  prioritise  the comprehensive expansion of the main campus, with the goal of making it a state-of-the-art facility through enhanced infrastructure development, the University was advised to strengthen skill development courses with the ongoing programme in the main campus.
Lok Sabha Question No. 130 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-01
Subject: Excavation and Conservation in Nalanda
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Kaushalendra Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 130

ANSWERED ON-01.12.2025

## EXCAVATION AND CONSERVATION IN NALANDA

## ✝ 130. SHRI KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government is providing adequate funds and resources to the  Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for archaeological excavations and conservation work in Nalanda;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  formed  a  team  of  experienced  archaeologists,  draftsman, surveyors and cinematographer for the said works;
- (c)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  involvement  of  local  communities  in  the  said  works  will  provide employment to local people alongwith enabling them to participate in the preservation of their heritage;
- (d) whether Nalanda can be developed as a major tourist destination through these archaeological excavation and conservation works for preservation of archaeological sites; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof, and if not, the reason  therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Yes sir, Government is providing adequate funds and resources to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for archaeological excavations and conservation work in Nalanda.
- (b) Yes sir, ASI has a well experienced team for excavation and conservation work.
- (c) Yes sir, the involvement of local communities in excavations and conservation work provide employment to local people alongwith enabling them to participate in the preservation of their heritage.

(d)  and(e)  Nalanda  is  a  major  tourist  destination  through  ongoing  conservation  work  and archaeological excavations. Nalanda is a world heritage site since 2010.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 127 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-01
Subject: Mangrove Forest Protection Measures in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Dr. Gumma Thanuja Rani

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 127

TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

## Mangrove Forest Protection Measures in Andhra Pradesh

## 127. DR. GUMMA THANUJA RANI:

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

- (a) the  specific  measures  taken  by  the  Government to  protect  and  restore  mangrove  forests along the coast of Andhra Pradesh during the last five years and the current year;
- (b) the impact of these measures on local fishing communities belong to SC/ST; and
- (c) the details of the plans,  if any, to involve these communities in mangrove conservation efforts?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c)  As a part of Budget Announcement 2023-24, the Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes (MISHTI) was launched to promote and restore mangroves and enhance  the  resilience  of  coastal  ecosystems.  Implementation  of  the  scheme  is  undertaken based  on  proposals  submitted  by  the  coastal  States/UTs,  through  convergence  with  various schemes including State/National CAMPA, MGNREGS and State Plans. An area of 1649.72 ha  has  been  taken  up  in  the  6  districts  of  Andhra  Pradesh  namely  Bapatla,  Kakinada,  Eluru, Krishna,  Dr.  B.R.  Ambedkar  Konaseema  and  Tirupati.  A  sum  of  ₹  13.077  crores  has  been released to the State for undertaking the core and support activities under MISHTI through gap funding from National CAMPA.

The MISHTI program encompasses both core activities, such as plantation and restoration, and support activities, which include livelihood diversification, awareness generation and capacity building, research and development, publicity and outreach, monitoring and evaluation, and the promotion of ecotourism through Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and are taken up as per the plans received from the States under MISHTI. In addition, local communities have a central role in implementing  core  activities  such  as  nursery  raising,  plantation,  mangrove  monitoring,  seed collection, channel excavation, feeder/field channel construction, and seed dibbling in mangrove plantation and restoration programs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 124 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-01
Subject: BRCs and CRCs under Samagra Shiksha
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Bastipati Nagaraju

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO:- 124

ANSWERED ON-01/12/2025

## BRCs and CRCs under Samagra Shiksha

## 124. Shri Bastipati Nagaraju:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether strengthening and construction of Block Resource Centres (BRCs) and Cluster Resource  Centres  (CRCs)  have  been  proposed  by  States  under  Samagra  Shiksha  Abhiyan Scheme;
- (b)  if  so,  the  number  of  such  centres  proposed  and  completed  during  the  last  five  years, State/UT-wise and district-wise for Andhra Pradesh;
- (c)  whether  audit  reports  of  expenditure  under  this  component  have  been  submitted  to  the respective State Governments;
- (d) if so, the number of BRCs and CRCs completed and operational; and
- (e) the total amount of funds allocated and released under this component during the last five years, State/UT-wise and district-wise for Andhra Pradesh?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): Strengthening of teacher training and education programmes under the Centrally Sponsored  Scheme  of  Samagra  Shiksha  includes  continuous  academic  support  to  schools through Block Resource Centres (BRCs) and Cluster Resource Centres (CRCs), and support is also available under the scheme for in-service training and related institutional support through SCERTs and DIETs. Under Samagra Shiksha, a total of 546 BRCs units have been sanctioned for new construction in last five years with a cumulative financial approval of ₹10,391.30 lakh, while 470 existing units have been sanctioned for strengthening with an outlay of ₹3,592.99 lakh. The State/UT-wise details are given in Annexure-I and Annexure-II at https://www.education.gov.in/parl\_ques .

The Statutory Audit Reports forwarded by the States and UTs for Samagra Shiksha contain consolidated receipts and expenditures as reflected in the Utilization Certificates.

As per the Annual Work & Budget (AWP&B) 2025-26, 7,233 BRCs have been sanctioned across  States  and  UTs,  of  which  7,227  are  functional.  Similarly,  91,495  CRCs  have  been sanctioned across States and UTs, of which 91,371 are functional. The details  are given in Annexure-III at https://www.education.gov.in/parl\_ques .
Lok Sabha Question No. 123 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-01
Subject: Labour Policy and Labour Code
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri  Selvaganapathi T.M.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 123 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01 ST  DECEMBER, 2025

## LABOUR POLICY AND LABOUR CODE

123.      SHRI SELVAGANAPATHI T.M.:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that many State Governments have demanded wider  consultation  with  trade  unions  and  other  stakeholders  on draft  labour  policy  and  Labour  Codes  at  the  two  day's  National Conference of Labour and Employment, and Industry Ministers and Secretaries of States and the Union Territories held recently;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether it  is  also  a  fact  that  the  Government  has  asked  all  the States and Union Territories to align their employment programme with  the  newly  launched  Pradhan  Mantri  Viksit  Bharat  Rozgar Yojana, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether  it  has  also  been  discussed  on  draft  Private  Placement Agency (Regulation) Act in the said meeting to establish uniform standards to regulate the placement ecosystem, bringing transparency to recruitment; and
- (e)
- if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e):  The two-day National Conference of Labour & Employment and Industry Ministers and Secretaries of States and Union Territories was held during 11th -12th November, 2025.

The  event  served  as  a  platform  for  extensive  deliberations  to strengthen  coordination  and  collaboration  between  the  Centre  and labour landscape. The deliberations also highlighted innovative measures and best practices aimed at fostering a more inclusive and dynamic labour

States/ Union Territories in shaping the future of India's market in line with India's economic growth trajectory.

During  the  discussion,  the  importance  of  the  newly  launched Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY) was highlighted and States/UTs were urged to conduct outreach about the scheme with the relevant stakeholders in their States/ UTs.

Furthermore, draft ' Shram Shakti Niti' (National Labour & Employment Policy) was discussed as a comprehensive vision document to build an inclusive, fair, and resilient ecosystem for workers, accelerating India's journey towards a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

The draft Private Placement Agencies (Regulation) Bill, was also discussed  which  aims  to  regulate  and  register  all  private  placement agencies to ensure transparent and accountable recruitment practices. It  seeks  to  protect  job  seekers  from  exploitation,  fraud,  and  unsafe placement.  The  Bill  also  establishes  clear  operational  standards  and oversight mechanisms to promote fair and ethical employment practices.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 121 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-01
Subject: Preservation and Maintenance of ancient Religious Sites in Shirdi
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Bhausaheb Rajaram Wakchaure

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.121

ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

## PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ANCIENT RELIGIOUS SITES IN SHIRDI

## †121. SHRI BHAUSAHEB RAJARAM WAKCHAURE:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that  pilgrimage sites Rameshwar Devasthan Shri kshetra Rameshwar, ashram of ascetic Dhaumya Rishi in Dhanderphal, Sangamner taluka of Shirdi Lok Sabha Constituency  in  Maharashtra  are  very  ancient  and  historical  place  and  attract  tourists  in large numbers;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  formulated/proposed  to  formulate  any  action  plan  for  the preservation  and  maintenance  of  these  very  ancient  religious  monuments  and  other historical sites;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the details of the fund allocated/proposed to be allocated for this purpose so far?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) The  pilgrimage  sites  Rameshwar  Devasthan  Shri  kshetra  Rameshwar,  ashram  of  ascetic Dhaumya Rishi in Dhanderphal,  Sangamner  taluka  of  Shirdi  Lok  Sabha  Constituency  in Maharashtra  are  neither  protected  monuments  under  Archeological  Survey  of  India  nor under Directorate of Archaeology and Museums, Government of Maharashtra. Further, it has  remains  of  the  ancient  Garbha-griha  and  ceiling  and  rest  were  rebuilt  into  a  modern structure.
- (b)&
- (c) No action plan has been formulated/ proposed for preservation and maintenance of the said structures.
- (d) Question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 118 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-01
Subject: Government Primary Schools
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Dr. Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar

118. Dr. Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar :

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of children availing the benefits of primary education in the country through government schools;
- (b) the number of schools being run in pucca buildings in the country;
- (c) the number of schools having fully functional toilets in the country along with such schools having of separate fully functional toilets for girls and boys; and
- (d) the number of schools having uninterrupted electricity supply along with the number of schools having uninterrupted potable water supply in the country?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) : 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+ 202425,  number  of  children  enrolled  in  primary  education  in  government  schools  in  the  country  are 5,70,50,360.
- (b) : As per UDISE+ 2024-25, total number of schools being run in pucca buildings in the country are 13,71,197.
- (c) : As per UDISE+ 2024-25, the percentage of schools having fully functional girl's toilets and boy's toilets facility in the country are 94.0 and 92.4 respectively.
- (d) :  As  per  UDISE+  2024-25,  the  percentage  of  schools  having  electricity  connections  and  drinking water facility in the country are 93.6 and 99.3 respectively.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

## DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-118

ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

## Government Primary Schools
Lok Sabha Question No. 116 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-01
Subject: Setting up of PM Kaushal Kendras in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Dr. C M Ramesh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - 116

ANSWERED ON -01/12/2025

## SETTING UP OF PM KAUSHAL KENDRAS IN ANDHRA PRADESH

116.   DR. C M RAMESH:

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

- (a) whether  it  is  a  fact  that  23  PM  Kaushal  Kendras  (PMKK)  have  been  setup  in Andhra Pradesh;
- (b) whether it is a fact that there is no PMKK in Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to set up a PM Kaushal Kendra in the said district to provide skills to unemployed youth to get employment; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)

- (a) Yes.
- (b) All PMKKs allocated to Andhra Pradesh were sanctioned during the 2016-2018, prior  to  the  formation  of  the  new  district  Anakapalli.  One  PMKK  had  already  been allocated and established in the Anakapalli Parliament Constituency under the erstwhile Visakhapatnam district jurisdiction.
- (c) & (d)  Currently, there is no proposal to set up PMKK in the Anakapalli district.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 114 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-01
Subject: Reservation in the Post of Principal in University of Delhi
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Dr. Alok Kumar Suman

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 114 ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

## Reservation in the Post of Principal in University of Delhi

## 114. Dr. Alok Kumar Suman:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that the University of Delhi has made reservation in appointment to the post of Principal in the University of Delhi, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (b) the total number of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Principal working in the colleges of University of Delhi;
- (c) whether it is a fact that large number of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes candidates are eligible for appointment but their appointment is nil, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the total number of Principal posts available in the said University;
- (e)  whether the said  University is planning to give representations to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the appointment of post of Principal; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (DR. SUKANTA MAJUMDAR)

(a) to (f): University of Delhi is a statutory autonomous organization established under an Act of Parliament and governed by the Delhi University Act, 1922 and the Statutes & the Ordinances made thereunder. The University has informed that there are 90 Colleges in the University and the post of Principal is a single cadre open post. All eligible candidates irrespective of categories including the candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are invited to apply for the post. The appointment of the College Principal is made by the Governing Body on the recommendation of a Selection Committee under Clause 7(2) of Ordinance XVIII of the University in consideration of  the  eligibility  criteria/qualifications  given  under  Ordinance  XXIV.  The  Selection  Committee inter-alia consists  of  an  academician  representing  SC/  ST/  OBC/  Minority/  Women/  PwBD  to safeguard the interest of the people belonging to these categories.

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