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Lok Sabha Question No. 2095 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Short Term Loan Distribution
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: BAHADUR SINGH KOLI, DEVJI MANSINGRAM PATEL

## Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Financial Services

## LOK SABHA Unstarred Question No. †2095

To be answered onMay6, 2016/Vaisakha16, 1938(Saka)

## Short Term Loan Distribution

†2095. SHRI BAHADUR SINGH KOLI: SHRI DEVJI M. PATEL:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether cooperative credit institutions are incurring losses due to short term loan distribution to farmers at concessional rates;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

- (c) whether the Government intends to compensate for the said institutions, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to revive the loss making cooperative institutions in this regard?

## Answer

The Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance (Shri Jayant Sinha)

- (a) to (c) Compensation in the form of interest subvention and concessional refinance is available to cooperative banks for disbursement of short term crop loan upto Rs.3.00 lakh at 7% p.a.Under the Interest Subvention Scheme for Short Term Crop Loans upto Rs.3.00 lakh, the Cooperative Banks are given a subvention of 2% by the Government in respect of their own involved funds, for providing crop loans at the interest rate of 7% p.a. to farmers. Further, the cooperative banks get short term refinance from National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD) at the concessional interest rate of 4.5% to the extent of 30%-60% (depending on factors such as NPA level, location, etc.) of ground level credit flow.
- (d): The steps taken by Government for revival of cooperative banks are as under:
- i. Based on the recommendation of Vaidyanathan Committee (VC-I), Government implemented a revival package for Short Term Cooperative Credit Structure (STCCS) encompassing legal and institutional reforms, measures to improve the quality of management and financial assistance aimed at enabling democratic, self-reliant and efficient functioning. Under the revival package, Government of India released Rs. 9,245 crore. The said package was closed on 30 th June, 2011.
- ii. Recognizing the need to revamp ailing Cooperative Banks so that they are able to cater to the needs of farmers at their doorstep, the Government in 2014 announced implementation of the Scheme for Revival of 23 Unlicensed District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) in four States viz. 16 in Uttar Pradesh, 3 in Jammu & Kashmir, 3 in Maharashtra and 1 in West Bengal. The total capital infusion required for revival of these 23 DCCBs was assessed atRs. 2375.42 crore, including Rs.673.29 crore from Central Government, Rs.1464.59 crore from the concerned State Governments and Rs.237.54 crorefrom NABARD. The entire share of Government of India has been released.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2094 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Import of Defence Equipment
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: HARI MANJHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2094

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 6 TH  MAY, 2016

## IMPORT OF DEFENCE EQUIPMENT

2094.  SHRI  HARI MANJHI:

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- (a) the  details  of  steps  taken  by  the  Government  for  minimizing  dependency  on import of defence equipment;
- (b) whether the Government has made any assessment of the quantum of reduction in the  import  of  defence  equipment  after  the  implementation  of  the  'Make  in  India' programme; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

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MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                   (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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(a) to (c): A number of measures have already been taken to achieve Self Sufficiency  in  defence    production  by  harnessing  the  capabilities  of  the public and private sector.  These measures include according priority and preference  to procurement  from  Indian  vendors,  liberalization  of the licensing  regime  and  providing  access  to  modern  and  state-of-the-art technology  to  Indian  industry  by  raising  the  cap  on  FDI  in  the  defence sector.    The  new  Defence  Procurement  Procedure  2016  (DPP  2016)  has been  promulgated  for  Capital  procurements  and  has  come  into  effect from 1 st April 2016.  DPP 2016 gives strong support  to  'Make  in  India' by ……..2/-

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according  the  highest  priority  to  Buy  Indian  (Designed,  Developed  and Manufactured) (IDDM).  It also focuses on enhancement and rationalization of indigenous  content  and  includes  provisions  for involving private industry  as  production  agencies  and  technology  transfer  partners.    The 'Make'  Procedure  has  been  simplified  with  provisions  for  earmarking projects  not  exceeding  development  cost  of  Rs.10  crores  (government funded) and Rs. 3 crores (industry funded) for MSMEs.

The expenditure in respect  of orders  placed on foreign vendors for capital acquisitions during each of the last three years is as under:-

| Year    |   Expenditure (Rs. in crore) |
|---------|------------------------------|
| 2013-14 |                      35082.1 |
| 2014-15 |                      24992.4 |
| 2015-16 |                      22422.1 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2093 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Gold Monetization Scheme
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: FAIZAL P.P. MOHAMMED

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.2093

TO BE ANSWERED  ON: Friday, May 6, 2016/Vaisakha 16, 1938 (Saka)

## Gold Monetization Scheme

## OUESTION

## 2O93. by Mohammed Faizal:

Will the Minister of FINANCE  be pleased to state:

- (a) The initiatives/steps/schemes planned  by the Government  for the implementation  of Gold Monetisation  Scheme; and
- (b) The extent of success achieved so far?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## (SHRI IAYANT SINHA)

- (a) Government  had launched the scheme on sth November, 2015. To create the awareness amongst the public,  Government  launched media campaign on FM radio, Print Media, Mobile SMS and social media. Based on the feedback received from the stakeholders  of the schemes and the reviews held, at the regular intervals  necessary changes have been implemented in the scheme. The details of the scheme are available at
- (b) So far 2820 Kilograms  of Gold have been mobilized.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2092 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Legislation on Trafficking and Sexual Abuse of Children
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Dr. BHOLA SINGH, ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO:2092

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.05.2016

## LEGISLATION ON TRAFFICKING AND SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILDREN

## 2092. DR. BHOLA SINGH:

SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  bring  a  comprehensive  legislation  to  deal with  the  issues  of  child  trafficking,  missing  children,  sexual  abuse,  slavery  and employment of trafficked children and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has received some suggestions from Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and other experts in this regard;
- (c) if so, the details thereof along with the reaction of the Government thereto; and
- (d) the present status of the legislation along with the time by which it is likely to be enacted?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to  (d):  Yes  Madam.  An  Inter-Ministerial  Committee  under  the  Chairmanship  of Secretary, WCD with Stakeholder Ministries/Departments, selected State Governments/UTs  and  Civil  Society  Organisations  (CSOs)  has  been  constituted  for preparing  a  comprehensive  legislation  on  tackling  various  aspects  of  trafficking.  The Government has received suggestions from CSOs and other experts.  The Government to  finalise  the  legislative  measure  on  submission  of  report  by  the  Inter-Ministerial Committee.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2091 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Neo-natal and Maternal Mortality
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: G. HARI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 2091 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH MAY, 2016

## NEO - NATAL AND MATERNAL M ORTALITY

## 2091. SHRI G. HARI:

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

(a) whether a quarter of world's neonatal deaths and 15 percent of maternal deaths are r in India, if so, the reaction of the Government thereon;

(b) whether exercise of holding meetings with women on health issues brought down neo - natal death rates in five remote districts of Jharkhand and Odisha, if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has issued a circular to 10 States with a high burden of ne - natal and maternal mortality to emul ate the meeting approach to bring down newborn baby deaths; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and outcome thereon?

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

- (a) :    Yes . As per the UN Inter -Agency Estimates, India contributes to 27% of global neonatal deaths and 15% of the maternal deaths. Government of India recognises the fact that the of  the  mother  has  an  important  bearing  on  the  health  of  the  child.  Thus  interv entions  for improvement  of  maternal  health  are  critical  for  improving  survival  of  newborn.  Besides health  of  adolescent  population  also  determines  the  health  of  the  mother.  Therefor 'continuum  of  care  approach'  in  the  form  of  Reproductive,  Mater nal,  Newborn,  Child  and Adolescent Health Strategy (RMNCH+A strategy) has been adopted under the National Health Mission.

(b) : As  per  the  results  of  trial,  titled  'Effect  of  participatory  women's  groups  facilitated  by Accredited Social health Activist on birth outcomes in rural eastern India: A randomised control trial' published in the Lancet Global Health Journal 2016, 31% reduction in neonatal mortality was observed in areas with participatory women's groups among the randomised clusters in the states o f Jharkhand and Odisha. The intervention groups discussed and prioritised maternal newborn  health  problems,  identified  strategies  to  address  them,  implemented  strategie assessed  their  progress  Home  care  practices  like  wrapping  of  the  baby  within  1 0  minutes  of births and placing baby on mother's skin also showed significant improvements in intervention clusters.

(c) & (d) : Yes, a communication has been sent to the States of Assam, Bihar,  Chhattisga Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Odisha, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh on 4 th January, 2016 to use the Participatory Learning and Appraisal (PLA) method in communi action to reduce maternal, newborn and child mortality. A note on training design and s has also been shared wit h the States.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2090 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Online Certification
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: ASADUDDIN OWAISI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2090 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.05.2016

## ONLINE CERTIFICATION

2090: SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI

## Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to relax the process of film certification to allow film makers apply and get certificate online, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  constituted  a  committee  in  January,  2016  to recommend  guidelines/procedure  for  Central  Board  of  Film  Certification (CBFC) with respect to certification of films;
- (c) if so, whether the said committee has submitted its report to the Government;
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the recommendations made by the committee; and
- (e) the time by which the major recommendations made by the committee are likely to be implemented?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING [COL RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (Retd.)]:

- (a) The Government is in the process of implementation of a Plan Scheme which aims  at  making  the  entire  certification  process  of  Central  Board  of  Film Certification (CBFC) online.  On completion of the project, the complete end to end  process  from  application  to  issue  of  certificate  will  be  online.    On-line certification  process  would  ensure  a  user  friendly  as  well  as  transparent atmosphere.  Online process would also ensure effective monitoring and timely delivery of service.
- (b) The Government constituted a Committee of Experts under the chairmanship of Shri Shyam Benegal to recommend broad guidelines / procedure which will set principles to guide the Board with respect to certification of films.
- (c) The Committee submitted major part of its report on 26 th April, 2016.

- (d) The Government is presently examining the recommendations.  The Committee has also sought time for submission of its recommendations on certain other issues.
- (e) A holistic view would need to be taken on all the recommendations which is likely to take some time.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2089 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Promotion of Oncology
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: PR. SENTHILNATHAN

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 2089 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH MAY, 2016

## PROMOTION OF ONCOLOG Y

## 2089. SHRI PR. SENTHIL NATHAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to start new Oncology courses for strengthening Oncol expertise and its research and development in the country;

- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  total  number  of  Onco logists  and  Surgical  Oncologists available in the country as on date;

- (c)  the  total  funds  allocated  to  Adyar  Cancer  Institute  (WIA),  Chennai  under  various assistance schemes during the last three years;

- (d) whether the Government has received a ny proposal to accord Deemed University status for the WIA; and

- (e) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this regard?

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

- (a) & (b) : Any existing Medical College and Research Center across the country can apply the  Ministry  of  Health  &  Family  Welfare  for  start  following  Oncology  course  under  Sec 10(A) of IMC Act, 1956 & Regulations framed thereunder.

- I DM (Paediatric Oncology)

- ii.  DM (Medical Oncology)

- iii. M.Ch (Surgical Oncology)

- iv. M.Ch (Gynecological Oncology)

Contd……

The number of seats permitted/Recognized under IMC Act, are as under:

| SL   | Course                        |   No. of seats (Permitted/Recognized) |
|------|-------------------------------|---------------------------------------|
| 1    | DM (Paediatric Oncology)      |                                     4 |
| 2    | DM (Medical Oncology)         |                                    55 |
| 3    | M.Ch (Surgical Oncology)      |                                    61 |
| 4    | M.Ch (Gynecological Oncology) |                                     4 |
|      | Total                         |                                   124 |

(c): An  amount  of  Rs.  67.38  crore  has  been  released  to  Cancer  Institute  (RCC), Adyar, Chennai during 2014 -15 for establishment as State Cancer Institute (SCI) 'Strengthening of Tertiary Care of Cancer' scheme of National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases & Stroke (NPCDCS).

(d ) : No.

(e) : Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2088 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: SIDF to Arunachal Pradesh
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: NINONG ERING

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE PLAN FINANCE-I DIVISION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2088

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, 6 th  MAY, 2016/ 16 VAISAKHA, SAKA 1938

## SIDF to Arunachal Pradesh

2088. SHRI NINONG ERING:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a)  the  amount  provided  from  the  State  Industrial  Development  Fund  (SIDF)  for  the State of Arunachal Pradesh;

- (b) the amount when sanctioned; and
- (c) the total amount paid in the last financial year till March of 2016?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JAYANT SINHA)

(a) to (c)   No fund with the name of State Industrial Development Fund exists in Central Ministries.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2087 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Funds for Odisha
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: BAIJAYANT "JAY" PANDA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2087

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, MAY 6TH, 2016/VAISAKHA 16, 1938 (SAKA)

'Funds for Odisha'

## 2087 . SHRI BAIJAYANT JAY PANDA:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Union Government is aware that the differential cost has been cut from the developmental funds of Odisha;
- (b) whether  the  Union  Government  plans  to  establish  a  Inter-State  council  as  a consultative mechanism between the Union and States on this issue;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JAYANT SINHA)

(a):  Following  of  recommendation  of  the  14th  Finance  Commission  (FFC)  to  increase States'  share  from  32%  to  42%  in  divisible  pool  of  Union  taxes  providing  greater autonomy in financing and designing of schemes to the States including Odisha as per its contextual needs, some of the Plan schemes including block grants stand subsumed in larger devolution of Union taxes flowing to the States. Further, on the recommendations  of  the  Sub  Group  of  Chief  Ministers  Centrally  Sponsored  Schemes (CSS) have been rationalized. The trend in Central transfers to the State of Odisha given as under shows that receipt of the State in its share in Central taxes and grants-in-aids over the years has constantly been increasing.

(Rs. in crore)

| Year                       |   Share in Central Taxes |   Grants-in-aid* |    Total |
|----------------------------|--------------------------|------------------|----------|
| 2013-14                    |                  15247.2 |          8429.42 |  23676.7 |
| 2014-15                    |                  16181.2 |         12917.5  |  29098.7 |
| 2015-16 (Revised Estimate) |                  23573.8 |         17295.4  |  40869.2 |
| 2016-17 (Budget Estimate)  |                  26567.6 |         37027.6  |  63595.2 |
| Total                      |                  81569.8 |         75670    | 157240   |

Source: State Finance Accounts, Union Budget Documents and State Budget Documents.

(b) to (d): The Union Government has no proposal to establish a Inter-State Council as a consultative mechanism between the Union and States since  an Inter-State Council in terms Article  263  of  the  Constitutions  already  in  place  which  has  been  entrusted  with investigating  and  discussing  such  subjects,  in  which  some  or  all  of  the  States  or  the Union and one or more of the States have a common interest, as may be brought up before it, making recommendations upon any such subject and in particular recommendations  for  the  better  coordination  of  policy  and  action  with  respect  to  that subject and deliberating upon such other matters of general interest to the States as may be referred by the Chairman to the Council.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2086 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Hiring Professionals from Abroad
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: S.SELVAKUMARA CHINNAYAN

## Government of India Ministry of Finance

## Department of Economic Affairs

## LOKSABHA RREDOUESTION No.2085 UNSTA

To be answered  on the 6th May,2016 (Vaisakha 16, 193g (Saka)  )

## Hiring Professionals from Abroad

## OUESTION

2086. SHRI S. SELVAKUMARA CHINNAYAN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE  be pleased to state:

- (u)
- whether the Government hired d number of professionals from abroad to run signature programmes  in various  Ministries/Departments  of the Government;
- (b)
- if so, the details  thereof;
- (.) whether the Government  has assessed the works done/achievements  made under the services of these  hired professionars, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the stand of the Government  with regard  to continuation of this process of hiring foreign professionals?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI]AYANTSINHA)

(a) & (t)-. \_ Long Term concessional loans and official Development Assistance is lcJepted by the Government of India in the form of loans,  credits and grants from bilateral parbler countries and Multilateral  Institutions. This also inclutles the component  of rechnical assistance from such bilateral partrers/  multilateral agencies for enhancing the abilities of individuals and oiganizations,  through capacity  development  and skill up-gradation,  including advisory and techniil expertise  services and trainings.  Engagement  oI consultints  (sector Experts) is an integral component  of various proiects financed tt*ough bilateral partrer counhies/multilateral  organisations.  It is in this context  that services  oi "o,'" professionals,  consultants,  advisers etc. are taken for various  projects by concerned Ministries/Departments  of Government of India.

(c).\_& !d): Such professionals,  through their expertise,  assist Government officials  in implementation  of projects. -Assessment  of outcome  of utilising the services  of such professionals  and achievements under specilic propcd  are monitored/assessed  by respective  Ministries/ Departments  o., iregula, basis.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2085 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: HPV
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 2085 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH MAY, 2016

## HPV

## 2085. SHRIMATI RAKSHATAI KHADSE:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to launch awareness programme through Primary Health Centres (PHC) and rural hospitals for taking due care to avoid Human Papilloma Virus (H infection, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether any vaccine for prevention of HPV infection is available, if so, the details and
- (c)  the  details  of  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  provide  HPV  vaccine  in  the  c especially in rural areas?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

- (a) : Awareness programmehave been undertaken by National Health Mission, in PHCs and rural  hospitals,  to  address  the  reproductive  health,  menstrual  hygiene  including  preve cervical cancer from various causes including such HPV and others.
- (b )& ( c) : The HPV Vaccine has not yet been introduced in the National Health Immunization Programmes in the country.
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