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Lok Sabha Question No. 196 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Restructuring of Coffee Board
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: SHOBHA KARANDLAJE, PRATHAP SIMHA

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 196 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 TH  JULY, 2016

## RESTRUCTURING OF COFFEE BOARD

## 196.   KUMARI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE: SHRI PRATHAP SIMHA:

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

- (a) whether  the  functioning  of  the  Coffee  Board  has  been  adversely  affected  due  to inordinate  delay  in  its  reconstitution  and  non-filling  of  the  vacancies  such  as  the important posts of Chairman, Secretary, etc.;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has any plan to restructure the Coffee Board and fill up these vacancies and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government has already taken steps to reconstitute the Coffee Board and to fill the vacancies and if so, the details thereof indicating the period of delay that has occurred in each case?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (d) No, Madam. The Coffee Board has been re-constituted vide Gazette notification no. S.O.3413(E) dated 15.12.2015. There is no proposal for restructuring the Coffee Board. All the senior positions of the Coffee Board, including Secretary are at present filled with regular appointees. Presently the position of chairman is being manned by a senior officer working under Department of Commerce as additional charge.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 195 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: SIM Cards to e-Visa Bearers
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: AJAY (TENI) MISRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†195 ANSWERED ON 18.07.2016

## SIM CARDS TO E-VISA BEARERS

†195. SHRI AJAY MISRA TENI:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  provide  SIM  cards  to tourists coming from overseas on e-tourist visa;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the  details  of  the  facilities  and  information  provided  through such SIM cards to the foreign tourists; and
- (d) whether the number of foreign tourists visiting the country is likely  to  increase  by  making  available  SIM  cards  to  these tourists?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): Yes,  Madam.    The  Ministry  of  Tourism  proposes  to present  foreign  tourists  arriving  in  India  using  e-Tourist  Visa,  a Welcome Kit containing inter alia a SIM Card for their communication in India.

Provision of Welcome Kit/SIM Card is a tourist friendly gesture intended to facilitate the foreign tourists.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 194 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Survey on Workers
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: ELUMALAI VELLAIGOUNDER, RAMA DEVI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 194 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2016

## SURVEY ON WORKERS 194. SHRI V. ELUMALAI:

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

- (a)whether  the  Government  has  conducted/proposes  to  conduct  a survey on the status of working conditions of domestic workers and beedi workers in the country; (b)if so, the details and the findings thereof; (c)whether any organisation has been entrusted the job to carry out the said survey; and (d)if  so,  the  details  thereof  alongwith  the  time  by  which  the  said
- survey is likely to be completed?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): Government has not conducted any survey exclusively to study the working condition of domestic workers and beedi workers.
- (b): Does not arise in view of 'a' above.
- (c): Government  has  not  entrusted  the  job  to  carry  out  the  said survey to any organization.
- (d): Does not arise in view of 'c' above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 193 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Scheme for Protection of IPR
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: BHARATENDRA SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY & PROMOTION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.193. TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE 18 TH  JULY, 2016.

## SCHEME FOR PROTECTION OF IPR

## 193.   KUNWAR BHARATENDRA:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state:

## वाणिज् यवव द्यग ं ्री

- (a) whether  any  scheme  for  protecting  intellectual  property  rights  has  been implemented in order to attract foreign investment and attain the objectives of the National Digital Literacy Mission;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  made  a  private  assurance  to  the  US-India business   council on non-issuance of compulsory licences of United States pharmaceutical industries for commercial purposes; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज् यवव द्यग ााज् यं ्रीस् वतं ््रभााा(स्रींतंरीिरंमलााीरीतंाांि( THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRIMATI NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

- (a) & (b): The  National  Intellectual  Property  Rights  Policy  ('the  Policy')  has  been approved by the Government  on  12.5.2016. This aims to build an atmosphere where creativity and innovation are encouraged in public and private sectors, R&D centers, industry and academia, leading to generation of  protectable  Intellectual  Property  that  can  be  commercialized.  Among other things, it aims to create a platform to connect innovators and creators to  potential  users,  buyers,  investors  and  funding  institutions.  Dedicated implementation  of  the  policy  will  promote  innovation  and  creativity  in  the country, and will therefore, inter alia, boost domestic and foreign investment in  India.  The  Policy  aims  to  create  public  awareness  about  the  economic, social and cultural benefits of IPRs among all sections of society. It has, as one of its action points, the launching of a campaign on electronic, print and social media, including by linking the campaign with other national initiatives such as 'Digital India'.
- (c) : No.
- (d): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 192 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: National Committee on Trade Facilitation
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: G. HARI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 192 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 TH  JULY, 2016

## NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON TRADE FACILITATION

## 192.   SHRI G. HARI:

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

- (a) whether the National Committee on Trade Facilitation is expected to institutionalise the  coordination  mechanism  in  such  a  manner  that  more  than  35  departments, private  players  and  State  Governments  who  have  international  border  are  on  the same page so far as trade facilitation is concerned;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  launched  a  dashboard  on  exim  analytics  to  provide easier access to data for meaningful analysis of the country's trade performance and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether  the  dashboard  uses  the  merchandise  trade  data  being  provided  by  the Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics; and
- (e) if so,the details thereof?

## 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 Trade Facilitation Agreement of WTO provides for constitution of the National Committee on Trade Facilitation (NCTF) by member countries for domestic coordination and implementation of the provisions of this Agreement.   Government of India on 17 th February, 2016approved the constitution of the NCTF under the Chairmanship of the Cabinet Secretary.

- (b) It  is  proposed  to  include  all  stakeholder  Ministries/Departments/Agencies,  private player and concerned State Governments as members of the committee.

In order to optimize productivity and effectiveness, a 3-tiered structure consisting of National Committee, Steering Committee and Ad-hoc Working has been envisaged for the Committee.

(c) The 'Exim Analytics' dashboard was launched on 3 rd May 2016 to provide free and easy access of trade related Export-Import information to the general public.  The portal will facilitate the general public to have an accurate perspective on the trade performance of India providing value of export/import in US Dollar (USD) or in Indian Rupee (INR) in 2, 4, 6 and 8  digits  of  Harmonized  System  of  Nomenclature  (HSN).        The  dashboard  also  provides details / trends of Exports/Importsacross commodities and regions and Balance of Trade.The Balance of Trade (BOT) can be analysed over time periods for different Regions, Countries and Ports.

(d) & (e) Yes, the dashboard is based on the merchandise trade data compiled by the Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics. The data for analysis is presented as a month's aggregate at the level of country, commodity, port etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 191 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Irregularities in EPFO
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL, C.S. PUTTARAJU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 191 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2016

## IRREGULARITIES IN EPFO

## 191. SHRI JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL:

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

- (a)whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  various  irregularities including  the  duping  of  crores  by  creating  false  documents  in  the Employee's  Provident  Fund  Organisation  (EPFO)  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (b)the  number  of  complaints  received  by  the  Government  regarding such irregularitis  in  EPFO  during  each  of  the  last  three  years  and the current year, State/UT-wise;
- (c)whether the Government has conducted any inquiry in this regard;
- (d)if so, the details and the outcome thereof along with the number of officials found involved therein, State/UT-wise; and
- (e)the action taken by the Government against the erring officials and also to check such irregularities in future?

## ANSWER

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

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

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Lok Sabha Question No. 188 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Setting up of MSME
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 188 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 18.07.2016

## SETTING UP OF MSME

## 188. SHRI BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has formulated/proposes to formulate any incentive scheme to  encourage/enable  people  living  in  drought  affected  areas  of  the  country  including Bundelkhand region for setting up of Micro, Small and Medium industries;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the other steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): At  present,  there  is  no  proposal  before  the  Ministry  of  Micro,  Small  and Medium Enterprises for formulating an exclusive scheme for setting up of new Micro, Small and  Medium  Enterprises  (MSMEs)  in  the  drought  affected  areas  of  the  country  including Bundelkhand  region.  However,  the  Ministry  of  Micro,  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises  is implementing  various  schemes  and  programmes  for  the  promotion  and  development  of MSME sector across the country.  These, inter-alia,  include  Credit  Linked  Capital  Subsidy Scheme (CLCSS), Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), National Manufacturing Competitiveness Programme (NMCP), Micro and Small Enterprises- Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP), A Scheme for Promoting Innovation, Rural Industry &  Entrepreneurship  (ASPIRE)  and  Scheme  of  Fund  for  Regeneration  of  Traditional Industries  (SFURTI).  Further,  Credit  Guarantee  Scheme  provides  the  cover  for  loans  upto Rs.100 lakh extended without collateral/third party guarantees  by  Member  Lending Institutions (MLIs). The Government has also initiated measures to enhance the ease of doing business such as Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum (UAM) to facilitate easy and free registration of MSME units.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 187 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Fire Protection Policy for Monuments
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL, SAUGATA ROY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.187 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.7.2016 ASHADHA 27, 1938 (SAKA)

## FIRE PROTECTION POLICY FOR MONUMENTS

## +187. SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to review the fire protection policy of various monuments and museums;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the  State-wise  details  of  incidents  of  fire  occurred  in  various  museums  and monuments and losses incurred during the last three years;
- (d) whether the precious collections have also get burnt in these fire incidents which cannot be retrieved and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether the Government is contemplating to formulate the policy of creating the replicas  of  such  precious  heritages  so  that  such  collections  may  be  restored  in case of untoward incidents and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

## (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a)&(b) A comprehensive security policy for security requirements and parameters with respect  to  various  museums  under  Ministry  of  Culture  and  Archaeological Survey of India has been recently formulated which also includes provision for installation  of  adequate  fire  safety  system.    As  regards  centrally  protected monuments, adequate fire safety systems are in place.
- (c)&(d) No fire incident has occurred in any of the centrally protected monuments/sites/museums  within  the  jurisdiction  of  Archaeological  Survey  of India and also museums under Ministry of Culture during the last two years.
- (e) No, Madam.
Lok Sabha Question No. 184 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Employment Information Centres
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: ARVIND GANPAT SAWANT

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 184

TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 TH  JULY, 2016

## EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION CENTRES

## 184.  SHRI ARVIND SAWANT:

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

- (a) whether the Union Government has issued directions to  the  States  for setting up of Employment Information Centres (EICs) in each village for providing employment related information;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  compliance  status  thereof, State/UT wise;
- (c) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  set  up  a  bureau  for  the  private sector  in  the  employment  exchanges  of  each  district  to  facilitate employment opportunities in the private sector; and
- (d) the time by which EICs is proposed to be set up in each village in the country?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): The Government is implementing the National Career Service (NCS) Project for linking employment exchanges and other institutions at a national level using technology to provide a variety of employment related services online like job matching, career counselling, vocational guidance, information on skill development courses, apprenticeship, etc. The National Career  Service  Portal  (www.ncs.gov.in)  is  supported  by  a  toll-free  Call Centre/Helpdesk (1800-425-1514). To enhance reach of employment services the NCS has also collaborated with the Common Service Centres (CSCs) set up by Department of Electronics and Information Technology. The NCS portal facilitates all employers both public and private to post vacancies that can be accessed by all registered job seekers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 183 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Assistance to Cardamom Farmers
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: R. GOPALAKRISHNAN, JYOTIRADITYA MADHAVRAO SCINDIA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 183 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 TH  JULY, 2016

## ASSISTANCE TO CARDAMOM FARMERS

## 183.   SHRI R. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  spices  farmers  especially  the  cardamom farmers in South  India suffer crop loss due to deficient rainfall and high temperature;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to help them?

## 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) & (b): In view of the prevalence of long dry spell in cardamom growing areas of South India, Spices Board had constituted a team to assess its impact on the cardamom production.  The study was done in the Idukki District of Kerala, as it produces 80% of small cardamom production of the country.  As per the report of the team, the prolonged dry spell with high temperature prevailed from December 2015 to first fortnight of May 2016 and this period is the crucial period for development of tillers and panicle initiation and development in cardamom. The team estimated that on an average about 10% plant loss and 20-25% crop loss may occur in Idukki District of Kerala during 2016-17.

(c):  Government  through  the  Spices  Board  is  implementing  different  programmes/schemes  and providing  financial  assistance  to  the  farmers  for  the  development  of  cardamom.  Apart  from  the regular schemes implemented by Spices Board for the development of cardamom, the Spices Board is  also  focusing  on  providing  support  to  farmers  through  cardamom  replanting  scheme  wherever plant loss is noticed, developing water resources through storage structures like farm ponds, wells, rain  water harvesting devices, assistance for purchase of irrigation equipments and conducting the training/campaigns to educate the farmers on mulching/shade maintenance and irrigation etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 181 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Scholarship to Students
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 181 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2016

## Scholarship to Students

## 181 . SHRI SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH:

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

- (a) whether the scholarship grants provided by the Government for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled  Tribe  and  Other  Backward  Caste  students  in  the  country  have  been reduced particularly in the State of Bihar during the last year and the current year;
- (b) if so,  the details thereof; and
- (c) the total amount sanctioned and released by the Government under such scheme during the last two years and the current year?

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

- (a)         No, Madam.
- (b) & (c) The Ministry of Human Resource Development provides scholarships at school and higher education level under the following schemes:
1. Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students
2. National Scheme of Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education (NSIGSE)

The  details  of  the  amount  sanctioned  and  released  towards  scholarship  for  Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe students are:

| S.No.   | Name of the Scheme                                                       | Amount Sanctioned/Released (Rs. in crore)   | Amount Sanctioned/Released (Rs. in crore)   | Amount Sanctioned/Released (Rs. in crore)   |
|---------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|
| S.No.   | Name of the Scheme                                                       | 2014-15                                     | 2015-16                                     | 2016-17 (till date)                         |
| 1.      | Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students | 18.2                                        | 18.8                                        | 1.66                                        |
| 2.      | National Scheme of Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education (NSIGSE)   | 93.14                                       | 151.52                                      | 40.55                                       |
Lok Sabha Question No. 180 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Hiring of Manpower to Protect Monuments
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: P. KARUNAKARAN, SANTOSH AHLAWAT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO. 180 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2016 ASHADHA 27, 1938 (SAKA)

## HIRING OF MANPOWER TO PROTECT MONUMENTS

## 180. SHRI P. KARUNAKARAN :

Will the Minister  of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether    the  Government  has  hired  casual  labourers  for  working  at  various centrally protected monuments/sites in the country, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government has received complaints that these casual labourers are not being paid minimum wages as prescribed by the Labour Commissioner of the concerned States; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof  and the action taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE, CULTURE AND TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a) to (c) Due  to  shortage  of  staff  need  based  workers  are  engaged  as  and  when necessity arises for upkeep of protected monuments and minimum wages are paid  to  them  as  prescribed  by  Labour  Commissioner  of  the  concerned  State. Being project based the number of workers keeps on changing. The complaints/representations  received  are  duly  considered  as  per  rules  and

- addressed.