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Lok Sabha Question No. 406 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-02
Subject: National Social Security Fund for Gig and Platform Workers
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Ms Iqra Choudhary

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 406

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.02.2026

## NATIONAL SOCIAL SECURITY FUND FOR GIG AND PLATFORM WORKERS

406.  MS IQRA CHOUDHARY:

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

- (a)the details of the present status of the proposed National Social Security Fund for gig and platform workers, the total cess collected from  platform  aggregators  during  2025 -26  and  the  intended utilisation of the said funds;
- (b)whether the Government proposes to introduce procedural safeguards  including  a  right  to  explanation  or  appeal  against algorithm-driven actions  such  as  account  suspension,  rating penalties  or  deactivation  of  gig  workers  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (c)the details of the reasons for excluding gig and delivery workers who do not meet minimum engagement thresholds from accidental death or insurance coverage under the draft social security rules; and
- (d)the details of the grievance redressal mechanisms being established  at  the  district  and  State  levels  in  the  country  to address  disputes  between  gig  workers  and  platform  companies, State/UT-wise, especially in Uttar Pradesh?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (d): For  the  first  time the  definition  of  'gig  workers'  and 'platform workers'  and  provisions  related  to  the  same  have  been provided in the Code on Social Security, 2020 which has come into force on 21.11.2025.

The Code provides for framing of suitable welfare schemes for gig workers and platform workers on matters relating to life  and  disability  cover,  health  and  maternity  benefits,  old  age protection, etc. The Code provides for setting up a Social Security Fund to finance these welfare schemes.

The  Ministry  has  notified  draft  Code  on  Social  Security (Central)  Rules,  2025  on  30.12.2025  which  also  include  eligibility criteria  in  terms  of  their  engagement  with  single  or  multiple aggregators  and  establishment  and  administration  of  the  Social Security  Fund,  for  inviting  objections  and  suggestions  from  the stakeholders before finalization.

The  code  has  provisions  for  setting  up  a  toll-free  call centre, or helpline or facilitation centres for unorganised, gig, and platform workers by the appropriate Government. These facilities will social  security  schemes, facilitate filing, processing and forwarding of application forms for registration, assist to obtain registration and facilitate the enrolment of  the  registered  unorganized  workers,  gig  workers  and  platform disseminate  information  on available workers in the social security schemes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 397 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-02
Subject: Corporate Defaulters
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Sachithanantham R

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 397 ANSWERED ON MONDAY THE 2 nd  FEBRUARY, 2026/ MAGHA 13, 1947 (SAKA)

## CORPORATE DEFAULTERS

## QUESTION

397.  Shri Sachithanantham R:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the number of corporate entities that have defaulted on loans above Rs. 100 crore during the last five years;

(b) the total amount involved in such defaults; and

(c) the  action  taken  against  promoters  and  directors  of  such  defaulting companies?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

[SHRI HARSH MALHOTRA]

(a) & (b): No  such  data  is  maintained  centrally  under  the  provisions  of  the Companies Act, 2013 and Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

(c): Does not arise in view of the reply to (a) & (b) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 395 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-02
Subject: Corporate Social Responsibility Funds for Sugar Mills
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Sunil Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 395

Monday, February 2, 2026/Magha 13, 1947 (Saka)

## CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FUNDS FOR SUGAR MILLS QUESTION

†395. Shri Sunil Kumar: Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a)  whether  it  is  true  that  there  are  four  sugar  mills  in  the  Valmikinagar  Lok  Sabha Parliamentary Constituency in Bihar; (b) if so, the details of the development works carried out by these sugar mills using Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds during the last three years and the current year; (c) whether the CSR funds have been utilised by these sugar mills for personal gain; and (d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken in this regard? ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS   AND MINISTER OF

STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

[SHRI HARSH MALHOTRA]

(a)&(b):  CSR  expenditure  according  to  Parliamentary  Constituency  is  not  maintained centrally. The CSR framework is disclosure based and CSR mandated companies are required to file  details  of  CSR  activities  annually  in  the  MCA21  registry.  Data regarding  CSR  expenditure  district-wise,  company-wise,  PSU  /  NON-PSU-wise,  Statewise, development sector-wise, etc. are available on public domain at www.csr.gov.in.

(c)&(d): Not applicable in view of reply (a)&(b) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 392 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-02
Subject: Promotion of Medical Tourism
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Dr. Thirumaavalavan Tholkappiyan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.392

## ANSWERED ON 02.02.2026

## PROMOTION OF MEDICAL TOURISM

## 392. DR. THIRUMAAVALAVAN THOLKAPPIYAN:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any plan to promote medical tourism concept in the country;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  any  State  Government  has  promoted  or  proposed  to promote medical tourism concept; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (d):  Development  and  promotion  of  tourist  destinations  and products,  including  medical  tourism  is  undertaken  by  the  respective State  Government/Union  Territory  (UT)  Administration.  The  Ministry promotes various tourism products of the country, including medical & Wellness tourism through various initiatives.

To  facilitate  the  visit  of  foreign  nationals  to  come  to  India  for medical  treatment,  the  Government  of  India  has  extended  e-medical visa/e-medical Attendant visa facility.

The Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC) under the Ministry viz., http://www.indiahealthcaretourism.com  which  provides  information  on accredited hospitals and wellness centres, visa, healthcare providers etc.  The  Ministry  of  Tourism  has  provided  a  link  to  this  portal  on  its of Commerce has developed a comprehensive website official websites.

The  Ministry  of  Tourism  through  its  central  sector  schemes  of 'Swadesh  Darshan,  'Pilgrimage  Rejuvenation  and  Spiritual,  Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) and 'Assistance to Central Agencies for Tourism Infrastructure Development' extends financial assistance to the State Governments/UT Administrations for tourism infrastructure development in the country. The central financial assistance is being extended  according  to  guidelines  and  based  on  proposals/detailed project reports received from the States and UT Governments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 388 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-02
Subject: Elimination of Bonded Labour
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri Mansukhbhai Dhanjibhai Vasava

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 388 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.02.2026

## ELIMINATION OF BONDED LABOUR

†388. SHRI MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA:

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

- (a)whether the Government is facing several challenges in eradication of bonded labour in the country;
- (b)if so, the details thereof;
- (c)whether the Government has reviewed the implementation of the Central Scheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourer in certain States; and
- (d)if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): The  Bonded  Labour  System  has  been  abolished  by  the Bonded  Labour  System  (Abolition)  Act,  1976.  Under  the  Bonded Labour  System  (Abolition)  Act,  1976  identification,  release  and rehabilitation of freed bonded labour is the direct responsibility of the concerned States/Union Territories.

Besides, the Ministry of Labour & Employment has also been  implementing  a  Central  Sector  Scheme  for  Rehabilitation  of Bonded  Labourer-2021  w.e.f  27.01.2022.  This  scheme  is  demand driven where funds are provided to States/UTs on receipt of proposal from them.

The Government has reviewed the implementation of the Central Scheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourer in the country by conducting impact assessment carried out by V.V Giri National Labour Institute which includes critical areas such as simplification of  procedure,  immediate  financial  assistance,  pendency  of  cases, rehabilitation assistance etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 383 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-02
Subject: Proposal for Increasing Securities Transaction Tax (STT)
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Eatala Rajender

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 383

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026/MAGHA 13, 1947 (SAKA)

## PROPOSAL FOR INCREASING SECURITIES TRANSACTION TAX (STT)

## 383. SHRI EATALA RAJENDER

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a)        whether  the  Government  is  taking  steps  for  deepening  the  tax  base  and  increasing Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on Futures and Options contracts to 0.2 per cent and 0.1 per cent respectively, if so, the details of the steps taken and results achieved so far in this regard;

(b)        whether  the  decision  to  raise  taxes  comes  amid  a  dramatic  rise  in  derivative  trading volumes, which have increased significantly since 2020, if so, the details thereof;

(c)    whether retail investor participation in derivatives market surged from 2 per cent in 2018 to 41 per cent in 2023, if so, the details thereof; and

(d)          whether  regulators  have  expressed  concerns  that  this  surge  in  trading  is  leading  to speculative behaviour that may be detrimental to individual investors and the broader economy and this change in tax policy is likely to encourage retail investors to shift focus from speculative trading to long-term investments and if so, the details thereof and the current status thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

(a) It  is  stated  that  proposals  involving  rates  of  STT  are  examined  as  part  of  the  annual budgetary exercise. The outcome, if any, shall be reflected in the Finance Bill, 2026, to be laid before the Lok Sabha on 1 st February, 2026.

(b) In light of (a), not applicable.

(c) The  figures  referenced  above  represent  the  data  from  the  SEBI  consultation  paper  on 'Measures  to  strengthen  index  derivatives  framework  for  increased  Investor  protection  and Market stability' published on July 30, 2024. The said data indicates that the share of individual investor  transactions  within  index  options  grew  from  just  ₹2  for  every  ₹100  traded  in  the financial year 2018 to ₹41 for every ₹100 traded in the financial year 2024.

(d) Yes,  SEBI  has  expressed  concerns  that  surge  in  trading  on  expiry  day  is  mostly speculative in nature wherein it was noted that bursts of speculative hyperactivity in derivative markets,  particularly  by  individual  players,  can  detract  from  sustained  capital  formation  by endangering both investor protection and market stability. However, these concerns were not in context of change in tax policy.
Lok Sabha Question No. 381 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-02
Subject: Digital Twin Network for Tourist Destinations
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri G M Harish Balayogi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.381 ANSWERED ON 02.02.2026

## DIGITAL TWIN NETWORK FOR TOURIST DESTINATIONS

## 381.  SHRI G M HARISH BALAYOGI:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government plans to develop digital twins of major tourist destinations  across  the  country,  if  so,  the  details  of  destinations identified and the criteria used for their selection;
- (b) the  details  of  technologies  proposed  to  be  used  for  creating  these digital twins, including 3D scanning, real-time data collection systems, AI-powered crowd flow simulations and predictive analytics;
- (c) whether the Government plans to integrate these digital twins with virtual  tourism  platforms,  booking  systems  and  digital  payment facilities for tourists and stakeholders, and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the details of the steps taken/being taken to engage and train local communities/artisans/guides/homestay operators to utilize such platforms;
- (e) the details of the funds allocated and timeline for the development and implementation  of  digital  twins  and  the  coordination  mechanisms established between Ministries and relevant stakeholders; and
- (f) whether the Government has identified any challenges in implementing digital  twin  technology,  including  technical,  operational  or  data security  issues  and  if  so,  the  details  of  the  measures  proposed  to
- address them?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM                    (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a) to (f): There  is  no  proposal  currently  under  consideration  for  the development of digital twins of tourist destinations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 380 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-02
Subject: Budgetary Allocations for Centrally Sponsored Schemes
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Dr. Bhola Singh

## Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Economic Affairs

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## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.380 ANSWERED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 02, 2026 (MAGHA 13, 1947-SAKA)

## BUDGETARY ALLOCATIONS FOR CENTRALLY SPONSORED SCHEMES

## 380.  DR. BHOLA SINGH

## Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state?

- (a) the total Budget Estimates, Revised Estimates, and Actual Expenditure for major Central sector and Centrally Sponsored schemes during the last three financial years, scheme-wise;
- (b) the extent of outcome and output indicators used to assess scheme performance;
- (c)  whether any significant gap was observed between the allocation and utilization in any scheme; and
- (d) if so, the reasons therefor and the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): The scheme-wise Budget Estimates, Revised Estimates and Actual Expenditure for major Central Sector (CS) are presented in Statement 4B and for Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) are presented in Statement 4A as part of Expenditure Budget as part of the Union Budget. The scheme-wise details during the last three financial years were presented in these statements, along with Union Budget for the respective years i.e., FY 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- (b): The  extent  of  outcome  and  output  indicators  used  to  assess  performance  of  major schemes with an allocation above ₹500 cr are detailed in the Output Outcome Framework for Schemes, presented as part of Union Budgets 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- (c)  &  (d): The  Ministries/  Departments  closely  observe  and  monitor  the  utilization  and allocation in respect of Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Schemes to address any gaps. Chapter  9  of  General  Financial  Rules,  2017,  issued  by  Ministry  of  Finance  give  detailed guidelines to be followed while releasing funds under the schemes. Further, the Ministries/ Departments of the Union Government conduct regular end-term evaluation of the schemes. NITI Aayog also conducts concurrent evaluation of selected schemes for efficacy.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 379 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-02
Subject: Financial Inclusion of Women
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Sanjay Haribhau Jadhav

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

## LOK SABHA UN-STARRED QUESTION No. 379

ANSWERED ON MONDAY 2 nd      FEBRUARY, 2026/ 13 MAGHA, 1947(SAKA)

## Financial Inclusion of Women

## † 379. SHRI SANJAY HARIBHAU JADHAV:

Will the MINISTER OF FINANCE be pleased to state:-

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  conducted  any  study  pertaining  to  the  schemes  introduced  for  financial inclusion of women in the country during the last five years and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the number of women applicants of loans for retail and business has tripled during the last five years;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether the Government is taking steps for improving the existing schemes to increase access to loan for women entrepreneurs; and
- (e) if so, the steps taken by the Government to mitigate the challenges being faced by women creditors?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

- (a): The Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO), NITI Aayog has undertaken the evaluation study of five flagship financial inclusion schemes in which women have a significant share of participation:
1. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) (56%) -2024-25
2. Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) (54%) - 2024-25
3. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) (51%) - 2024-25
4. Stand-Up India (SUPI) (82%) - 2024-25
5. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) (67%) - 2023-24
- (b) and (c): As per the data received from Public Sector Banks (PSBs), the participation of Women borrowers has increased 2.14 times under Retail and 2.62 times under MSME segment respectively during the last five years.
- (d) and (e): The Government has taken various steps towards effective implementation of the existing Schemes. These, inter alia, include intensive publicity campaigns, simplification of application form, Credit Guarantee Scheme, reduction in margin money, inclusion of activities allied to agriculture, nomination of Mudra Nodal Officer and frequent reviews at various level to monitor the achievement against allocated target etc.

Apart from linking prospective borrowers with banks for loans, the online portal ( www.standupmitra.in ) for Stand-Up India Scheme provided guidance to prospective entrepreneurs in their endeavour to set up business enterprises, starting from training to filling up of loan applications as per Bank requirements.

The Jan Samarth portal acts as a one-stop digital platform for linking various government-sponsored loan schemes including Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) and Stand Up India Scheme (SUPI), thereby facilitating easy access for applications under these Schemes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 378 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-02
Subject: Kendriya Vidyalaya in Durg, Chhattisgarh
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Vijay Baghel

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 378 ANSWERED ON 02.02.2026

## Kendriya Vidyalaya in Durg, Chhattisgarh

† 378.   Shri Vijay Baghel:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that students from class I to XII are studying in Kendriya Vidyalaya,  CISF,  Bhilai,  in  Durg  Lok  Sabha  Constituency  in  the  State  of Chhattisgarh, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the said school is presently being run in the building of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) due to which the infrastructural development of the school has not been possible and thus, the school is being operated in a single shift with limited seating capacity for students in each class, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any land has been identified/acquired for a new school building, if so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  time  by  which  it  is  likely  to  be constructed; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  &  (b)  Proposals  for  opening  of  new  Kendriya  Vidyalayas  (KVs)  may  be sponsored  by  Ministries  or  Departments  of  the  Government  of  India/State Governments/  Union  Territories  Administrations,  with  commitment  to  provide requisite  extent  of  suitable  land,  free  of  cost,  for  construction  of  the  permanent building and suitable rent-free temporary accommodation to run the Vidyalaya till the permanent building is constructed.

As per the information received from Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), PM SHRI KV, Durg, situated in Durg Parliamentary Constituency of Chhattisgarh, is functioning in the temporary building provided by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and is having classes from Balvatika-III to Class -XII. The Vidyalaya is running in single shift and has sufficient infrastructure and seating capacity for students in each class as per KVS norms/requirement.

(c)  &  (d)  Construction of permanent buildings for KVs is a continuous process, which depends upon identification of suitable land, completion of transfer / lease formalities in favour of KVS by the sponsoring authorities, submission of drawings /  estimates by construction agency, availability of funds and requisite approvals etc. KVS has accepted land measuring 2.80 hectares (6.99 acres), identified by the CISF, for construction of the permanent school building.

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