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Lok Sabha Question No. 46 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Pre-School Education
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH, RAJEEV SHANKARRAO SATAV, VIJAYSINH MOHITE PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.46 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2016

## Pre-School Education

46. SHRI SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH:

SHRI SATAV RAJEEV:

SHRI MOHITE PATIL VIJAYSINH SHANKARRAO:

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

- a) whether it is a fact that a large number of children are not attending pre-schools in the country and if so, the details thereof and reasons therefor;
- b) whether the Government proposes to regulate pre-school education in the country and if so, the details thereof; and
- c) whether  some  State  Governments  propose  to  frame  their  own  laws  for  pre-school regulation due to the lack of central regulation and if so, the details thereof, State/ UT-wise?

## A N S W E R

## MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

- (a): Early  Childhood  Care  &  Education  (ECCE)  is  one  of  the  six  free  services  provided through  Anganwadi  Centres  (AWCs)  located  across  the  country  under  the  Integrated  Child Development Service (ICDS) Scheme being implemented by the Ministry of Women & Child Development as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme. The ICDS is a universal self-selecting Scheme available  to  all  the  beneficiaries  who  enroll  at  the  AWCs.  At  present,  there  are  3.53  crore children in the age group 3-6 years who are beneficiaries of pre-school education in Anganwadi Centres under ICDS.

(b) & (c): National ECCE Policy lays down a Regulatory Framework for ECCE to ensure basic  quality  standards  to  be  implemented  in  a  phased  manner  moving  progressively  from registration to accreditation and ultimately to regulation of ECCE services in States/UTs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 45 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Setting up of Multi-Product SEZs in Telangana
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

## (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 45 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 TH  JULY, 2016

## SETTING UP OF MULTI-PRODUCT SEZS IN TELANGANA

## 45. SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDY KOTHA:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वािणÏय एवं उɮयोग मंत्री ) be pleased to state:

- (a) the total number of existing Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Telangana State at present;
- (b) whether  there  is  only  one  single  product  SEZs  in  the  State  and  if  so,  the  details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Telangana Government has requested the Government for establishment of Multi-Product SEZs in the State; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken by the Government on the said request of Telangana State?

## ANSWER

okf.kT; ,oa m|ksx jkT; ea=h ¼Jherh fueZyk lhrkje.k½ ¼Lora= izHkkj½

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

- (a) to (b): At present, formal approval has been accorded for the setting up of 53 SEZs in the State of Telangana.  Out of these, 44 SEZs have been notified and 26 SEZs are operational.  All SEZs are sector specific SEZ and have been approved by the State.
- (c) and (d): Special  Economic  Zones  (SEZs)  being  set  up  under  the  SEZs  Act, 2005 and SEZ Rule, 2006 are primarily private investment driven.  No proposal has been received for setting up of Multi-product SEZ in the State of Telangana.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 43 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Minimum Wage for Contract Workers
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: K. GOPAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 43

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2016

## MINIMUM WAGE FOR CONTRACT WORKERS

## 43. DR. K. GOPAL:

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

- (a)whether the Government has fixed/proposes to fix a minimum monthly wage of Rs. 10,000/- for contract workers in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)whether  the  said  proposal  has  evoked  strong  reaction  from  the industry;
- (c)if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (d)whether  the  Government  has  held  consultation/received  suggestions from various stakeholders in the matter; and
- (e)if so, the details thereof and the present status thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI BANDARU DATTATREYA)

- (a) to (e): Considering  the  wage  security  for  the  contract  workers, proposal  for  rationalization  of  wages  for  contract  workers,  so  as  to ensure  that  the  minimum  monthly  wage  of  such  workers  does  not  fall below Rs. 10,000/-, was under consideration of the Government. After due deliberation,  a  draft  Notification  for  amending  Rule  25(2)(iv)  of the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Central Rules, 1971 was issued to give effect to the above stated objective and comments of stakeholders  were  solicited  vide  Notification  No.  G.S.R.  368(E)  dated 30.03.2016. Based on comments/suggestions received from stakeholders within the prescribed time limit, the matter is under further examination.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 41 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Medical Tourism
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: SHIVKUMAR CHANABASAPPA UDASI, Shrirang Appa Barne, RAHUL RAMESH SHEWALE

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.41 ANSWERED ON 18.07.2016

## MEDICAL TOURISM

- SHRI SHIVKUMAR UDASI:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has implemented any scheme for the development and promotion of medical tourism in the country;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has formulated any plan to increase India's share in world tourism market and steps taken to make India a hub of medical tourism; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  details  of  country's present share in world tourism market?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a) and (b):   Yes, Madam. The development and promotion of tourism primarily  is  the  responsibility  of  the  State  Governments/Union Territory  Administrations.  The  Ministry  of  Tourism  as  part  of  its ongoing promotional activities releases campaigns in the international  and  domestic  markets  and  also  undertakes  other promotional activities including promotion of Medical Tourism.

A  National  Medical  and  Wellness  Tourism  Board  has  been constituted to provide a dedicated institutional framework to take forward  the  cause  of  promotion  of  Medical  Tourism,  Wellness Tourism and Yoga, Ayurveda Tourism and any other format of Indian system of medicine covered by Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH). The Board works as an umbrella organization that governs and promotes this segment of tourism in an organized manner.  It  has  representatives  from  AYUSH,  Quality  Council  of India,  National  Accreditation  Board  for  Hospitals  and  Healthcare Providers (NABH). For  promoting  quality  in  the  healthcare  sector  the  NABH provides accreditation to hospitals and wellness centres for adhering to quality standards. Under the MDA scheme, Ministry of Tourism  also  provides  incentives  to  stakeholders  accredited  by NABH. (c) & (d): Yes,  Madam.  The  Government  has  launched  various schemes  like  introduction  of  facility of e-Tourist Visa for the citizens of 150 countries at 16 airports including extension of Visa on Arrival facility to nationals of Japan;  24x7 Toll Free Multilingual Tourist Info Line handling ten international languages besides Hindi and English and introduction of Medical Visa and Medical Attendant Visa as separate categories to facilitate entry of medical tourists with a view to increase India's share in the world tourism market and to make India a hub of medical tourism. The present share of India in International Tourist  arrivals is

0.68%.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 39 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Kendriya Vidyalaya in Banda, Uttar Pradesh
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 39

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2016

## KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA IN BANDA, UTTAR PRADESH

## † 39. SHRI BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA:

Will  the  Minister  of  HUMAN  RESOURCE  DEVELOPMENT  be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government had ever started a Kendriya Vidyalaya in Banda District, Uttar Pradesh; (b) if so, the reasons for its closure; and

- (c) the time by which the said Vidyalaya is likely to be re-opened?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a) & (b):  Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) had issued an Office Order  on  28-04-2011  conveying  approval  for  opening  of  a  new Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) at Banda (Uttar Pradesh). However, the KV could not be started or made functional since the State Govt./ District Administration  could  not  provide  the  requisite  land  and  temporary accommodation  to  start  the    Vidyalaya.  In  view  of  this,  orders  for closure of the non-functional KV, Banda were issued on 9.5.2012.

- (c): No such proposal is under consideration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 35 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Promotion of Coir Industries
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: MAULANA BADRUDDIN AJMAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 35 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2016

## PROMOTION OF COIR INDUSTRIES

## 35.     SHRI BADRUDDIN AJMAL:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  implementing  any  schemes/projects  for  setting  up  and promotion of coir industries in the non-traditional areas in the country including Assam; if so the details thereof,
- (b) whether any strategies have been framed for enhancing the skills upgradation and quality improvement for the unemployed youths in the country including Assam to open avenues for them in coir industries;
- (c) if so, the details thereof, and
- (d) whether any package has been provided by the government for the development of coir industries in the country and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTEPRISES (SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH)

- (a): The Government through Coir Board is implementing various schemes in the country  including  Assam  such  as  Coir  Vikas  Yojana  (CVY)  which  includes  Mahila  Coir Yojana (MCY), Development of Production Infrastructure(DPI), Export Market Promotion, Domestic Market Promotion etc. and Coir Udyami Yojana for setting up of coir units, for creation  of  more  employment  opportunities  and  development  of  Coir  industry.  The  Coir Board is also implementing the Plan Scheme Science and Technology (S&T), and Scheme of Funds for Upgradation and Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI).
- (b)&  (c):      Coir  Board  is  encouraging  unemployed  youth  to  setup  Coir  Units  and  for development  of  Coir  industry  in  the  country  including  Assam.  Under  the  scheme  Skill Upgradation  &  Mahila  Coir  Yojana  the  Board  is  conducting  various  programmes  like Entrepreneurship  Development  Programme,  Awareness  Programme,  Workshop,  Seminar, Exposure Tour, etc. for attracting more entrepreneurs to set up coir industrial units.  In order to create skilled manpower required for the coir industry the Board is implementing various value added products manufacturing training programmes. The candidates undergoing these training programmes are given a monthly stipend amounting to Rs. 1000/- per month.
- (d): The  Government  has  not  provided  any  special  package,  however  various schemes/programmes  are  implemented  through  Coir  Board  for  the  development  of  coir industry and to provide more employment opportunities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 34 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Export Policy for Tea
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: SIRAJUDDIN AJMAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 34 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 TH  JULY, 2016

## EXPORT POLICY FOR TEA

## 34. SHRI SIRAJUDDIN AJMAL:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वािणÏय एवं उɮयोग मंत्री ) be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of export policy of the Government for tea;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  proposed  any  amendment  in  export  policy  of  tea considering continuous rise in its prices in the domestic market; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof along with the remedial measures taken by the Government to ensure adequate supply of tea in the domestic market?

## ANSWER

okf.kT; ,oa m|ksx jkT; ea=h ¼Jherh fueZyk lhrkje.k½ ¼Lora= izHkkj½

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

(SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

- (a): The Foreign Trade Policy (2015-20) provides for varying rewards for 'bulk tea' and 'Packed tea' segments separately (packages weighing less than 20 kg or packed teas enjoy a reward rate of 5% while packages weighing more than 20 kgs or bulk teas are entitled to  a reward rate of only 3%)under Merchandise Export from India Scheme (MEIS). The interest subvention scheme of 3% for exporters  have  been  re-introduced.  Duty  Drawback  benefits  stand  at  1%  of  rebate  of  duty chargeable on any imported or excisable material used in the exported teas.The five markets viz. Russia,  Kazakhstan,  USA,  Iran  and  Egypt  have  been  identified  as  potential  markets  for  increasing Indian exports based on the parameters of their 'Market attractiveness' and 'Ability to serve'. In addition, China and Chile have also been added for sustained promotion.
- (b) & (c):   While sustained export promotion is the thrust area in the new FTP 2015-20, our domestic market consumes approximately 90% of our total production.Out of total production of 1233 m. kg in  2015-16,  an  estimated  951  m.  kg  was  consumed  domestically,  while  around  233  m.  kg  was exportedleaving  a  surplus  of  49  m.kg  of  teas.Tea  Board  of  India  regularly  participates  in  various major domestic events to promote single-origin teas amongst the discerning consumers.

Advertisements about niceties of Indian teas in noted journals are also being resorted to on regular basis in order to create awareness.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 33 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Review of Pan-India E-auction for Tea
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: GEETHA KOTHAPALLI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 33 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 TH  JULY, 2016

## REVIEW OF PAN-INDIA E-AUCTION FOR TEA

## 33. SHRIMATI KOTHAPALLI GEETHA:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वािणÏय एवं उɮयोग मंत्री ) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  reviewed  rolling  out  of  pan-India  e-auction  for  tea with  a  view  to  streamline  the  process  and  ensure  faster  realisation  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (b) whether faster realisation of auction proceeds is likely to address the demand of the producers and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether such a decision is likely to lead to greater transparency in terms of buyers' bidding and settlement of payment; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

okf.kT; ,oa m|ksx jkT; ea=h ¼Jherh fueZyk lhrkje.k½ ¼Lora= izHkkj½

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

(a) to (d): Pan India Auction has been rolled out successfully by Tea Board on 23.6.2016 in all the registered auction centers across India with a view to streamline the process. The suggestions  received  from  the  industry  stakeholders  during  the  mock  session  have  been taken into consideration. The faster realization of auction proceeds is expected to address the  demand  of  the  producers.  Introduction  of  settlement  banking  system  and  routing  of entire post auction payments through the auction system via the settlement bank is one of the  important  features  added  in  the  Pan  India  Auction  process.    This  system  will  ensure transparency in the process and timely settlement of dues since banks act as a settlement agent between all the stakeholders' i.e. buyers, brokers, sellers and warehouses.  During the post  settlement  process,  the  sellers/producers  receive  the  payment  within  the  scheduled period and there is no extension for buyers' prompt date.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 32 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Free Trade Agreements
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: MANOJ RAJORIA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 32(H) TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 TH  JULY, 2016

## FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS

## 32(H). DR. MANOJ RAJORIA:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वािणÏय एवं उɮयोग मंत्री ) be pleased to state:

- (a) the names of the countries with which India has signed Free and Preferential Trade Agreements during the last three years and the current year;
- (b) whether such agreements help to promote trade and investment in the country;
- (c) if so, whether any assessment has been made in this regard and if so, the details and the outcome thereof; and
- (d) the total quantity and value of trade made with these countries during each of the last three years and the current year, quantity and commodity-wise?

## ANSWER

okf.kT; ,oa m|ksx jkT; ea=h ¼Jherh fueZyk lhrkje.k½ ¼Lora= izHkkj½

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

(a)  to  (c)  India  has  not  entered  into  any  new  Free  Trade  Agreement  (FTA)  or  Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) during the last three years. However, India expanded the scope of the India-ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement in November, 2014 to cover both Services and Investment which got implemented on 1 st July 2015. The Agreement on Investment aims to create  a  liberal,  facilitative  and  competitive  investment  regime  in  the  region  among  the participating  countries  to  support  and  contribute  to  economic  growth,  development  and regional  integration.  The  agreement  on  Services  provide  business  certainty  to  service providers from both India and ASEAN countries and is expected to strengthen the business and commercial relations between the two.

- (d)   Does not arise

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Lok Sabha Question No. 30 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Investigation of Tourists
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: POONAMBEN HEMATBHAI MAADAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.30 ANSWERED ON 18.07.2016

## INVESTIGATION OF TOURISTS

30.   SHRIMATI POONAMBEN MAADAM:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is considering to investigate tourists for  their  criminal  history  including  sexual  offences  before issuing visa/visa on arrival to them;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  any  data  on  the  number  of Sexual Exploitation of Children in Travel and Tourism (SECT) in India; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the time by which the said data is likely to be created and maintained by the Government?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a)  and  (b):  The  Government  of  India  has  launched  e-Tourist  Visa facility  on    27.11.2014  with  a  view  to  facilitate  foreign  tourists visiting  India  while  strengthening  security.  The  scheme  has  since been extended to 150 countries.

The  e-Tourist  Visa  applications  received  online  are  verified with usual checks by security agencies before issuing e-TV.

In order to strengthen the Immigration system and monitor the entry and exit of foreigners, a modernization programme viz. Mission Mode  Project  on  Immigration,  Visa,  Foreigners'  Registration  and Tracking (IVFRT) has been implemented by the Government in the year 2010. This project aims to develop a  secure service delivery frame work to enhance security and facilitation by integrating the visa  issuance  process,  Immigration  functions  and  the  Foreigners' Registration process. The project seeks to provide unified access to the  Immigration  and  Law  enforcement  authorities  about  the  visa application  data,  immigration  data,  registration  data  and  other relevant information about stay and travel of the foreigners in India,

for effective tracking of the foreigners. (c)  and  (d):  Public  order  and  Police  are  State  subjects.  As  such, crime  including  Sexual  Exploitation  of  Children,  against  tourist  is the primary responsibility of the State Government/Union Territory. Details in this regard are not maintained centrally.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 28 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Mismanagement of Funds in Cultural Institutions
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: ADVOCATE NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR, DHANANJAY BHIMRAO MAHADIK

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.28 TO BE ANSWERED ON JULY 18, 2016 MISMANAGEMENT OF FUNDS IN CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS

28

ADV. NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR

## Will the Minister of CULTURE be please to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  noticed  some  serious  irregularities  and mismanagement of funds in cultural institutions in the country;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this regard;
- (c) whether the Government has conducted any inquiry into the irregularities and if so, the details of the outcome;
- (d)    whether  the  Government  has  initiated  any  proceedings  against  those found   guilty and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)    the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  enhance  the  reputation  of  the premier cultural institutions?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CULTURE AND TOURISM

## (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a) to (e) : The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.