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Lok Sabha Question No. 135 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Deemed Universities
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: DODDAALAHALLI KEMPEGOWDA SURESH, SAUGATA ROY

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 135 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2016

## Deemed Universities

135. SHRI D.K. SURESH: PROF. SAUGATA ROY :

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

- (a) whether the Government/University Grants Commission (UGC) has any proposal to roll back the existing norms/ rules regarding deemed universities in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has issued any fresh norms for deemed universities; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (d) The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved a new UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2016 in its 516 th meeting held on 15.6.2016 which has been notified on 11.7.2016. The details of the Regulations are available on the website of University Grants Commission www.ugc.ac.in.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 134 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Supervision of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: BHARATENDRA SINGH

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 134 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 th  JULY 2016

## Supervision of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

## 134. KUNWAR BHARATENDRA:

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

- (a) whether any Committee has been formed by the Government to supervise various facilities provided in all the schools like classrooms, maintenance etc. under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  set  up  any  Committee  to  assess  the  quality  of  education imparted in primary and secondary schools under SSA; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

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

- (a): The Ministry of Human Resource Development has constituted in September, 2013 the District Level Committee (DLC) under the Chairpersonship of the senior most Member of the Lok Sabha in that district,  to  monitor  the  Sarva  Shiksha  Abhiyan  (SSA),  Mid  Day  Meal  (MDM)  Scheme,  Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) and Sakshar Bharat Programmes of this Ministry.  The District Magistrate of the concerned district is the Member Secretary of the Committee.

(b) and (c): In pursuance of the resolution adopted in the 63 rd Meeting of the Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE) held on 19 th August, 2015, a Sub-Committee of CABE has been set-up under the Chairpersonship of  Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema, Minister (School Education), Punjab to devise pathways to  improve  conditions  of  government  schools  including  measures  to  bridge  gaps  to  provide  quality education and bring improvement in learning outcomes in government schools.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 131 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: LPG Connections
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: C.S. PUTTARAJU

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 131 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 TH  JULY 2016 LPG CONNECTIONS

131. SHRI C.S. PUTTA RAJU:

## पेट्रोल ियम एवं प्राक ृ तिक गैस मंत्री

Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state :

- (a)  the  details  of  eligibility  criteria  being  followed  by  Oil  Marketing  Companies (OMCs) to issue domestic LPG connections in the country;
- (b) whether the Government is aware of pendency of huge number of applications for  domestic  LPG  connections  in  various  States  across  the  country  including Karnataka;
- (c)  if  so,  the  details  thereof and the reasons for such delay and the time by which these pending applications are likely to be cleared, State/UT-wise; and
- (d) the steps being taken by the Government/OMCs to liquidate the waiting list for new LPG connections in the country in a time bound manner, State/UT-wise including Karnataka?

## ANSWER

पेट्रोल ियम एवं प्राक ृ तिक गैस मंत्रािय में राज्य मंत्री ( स्विंत्र प्रभार ) ( श्री धमेन्द्र प्रधान ) MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

- (a) to (d) As per the Liquefied Petroleum  Gas  (Regulation of Supply and Distribution), a person or household can have only one LPG connection under Public Distribution  System(PDS).  Prospective  customers,  who  fulfill  the  above  condition, are  required  to  submit  duly  filled  in  KYC  (Know  Your  Customer)  form  along  with documents  in  respect  of  valid  Proof  of  Identity  and  valid  Proof  of  Address.  After carrying out de-duplication exercise and after submission of requisite declaration by the  prospective  customers  along  with  payment  of  applicable  security  deposit  and other service charges, LPG connection is released.

Release  of  LPG  connections  is  a  continuous  process.  Public  Sector  Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) LPG distributors are under instruction to release new connections on demand and if any waiting list arises, liquidate the same within seven days.
Lok Sabha Question No. 129 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Development of Kalinjar Fort
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†129 ANSWERED ON 18.07.2016

## DEVELOPMENT OF KALINJAR FORT

## †129. SHRI BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  historic Kalinjar fort of district Banda  of Uttar Pradesh has been incorporated in the Tourism map;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  of  the  new  schemes  formulated  by  the Government for its development; and
- (c) the action taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Under  the  Swadesh  Darshan  scheme  for Integrated Development of Tourist Circuits around Specific Themes launched by the Ministry of Tourism in January 2015, thirteen theme based circuits including 'Heritage Circuit' have been identified for development.

Suitable  project  proposals  for  these  identified  circuits  are eligible  for  financial  assistance  under  the  scheme  subject  to availability  of  funds,  liquidation  of  pending  utilization  certificates and adherence to scheme guidelines.

However, no project for development of Kalinjar Fort has been received by the Ministry of Tourism.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 128 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Aligarh Muslim University
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL, DHARMENDRA YADAV, SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE, SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 128 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2016

## Aligarh Muslim University

†128.   SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL:

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

- (a)  whether the system for providing reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes is in place as per rules in the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU);
- (b)    if  not,  the  reasons  therefor  and  the  time  by  which  the  same  is  likely  to  be  made applicable by the Government; and
- (c)  whether the Government is contemplating to remove the word 'Muslim' from Aligarh Muslim University on account of its being a central institution and if so, the time by which it is likely to be removed?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is not following the reservation policy of the Government considering itself to be a 'minority institution'. The minority status of AMU is sub-judice before the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India.
- (c): No, Madam.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 127 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Disinvestment of Steel PSU
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: SADASHIV KISAN LOKHANDE, AJAY (TENI) MISRA, SANGANNA AMARAPPA KARADI, VINOD KUMAR SONKAR, DEVJI MANSINGRAM PATEL

THE MINISTER OF STEEL

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.127

FOR ANSWER ON 18/07/2016

## DISINVESTMENT OF STEEL PSU

127. SHRI SADASHIV LOKHANDE:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

- (a) the name of public sector undertakings privatised/disinvested under Ministry of Steel so far;
- (b) the details of disinvestment proceeds received by the Government, PSU-wise;
- (c) whether  any  irregularities  in  privatisation/disinvestment  of  Steel  PSUs  have been reported to the Government; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

(SHRI CHAUDHARY BIRENDER SINGH)

- (a) Government  of  India  have  disinvested  in  three  Public  Sector  Undertakings under  the  Ministry  of  Steel  namely  Steel  Authority  of  India  Limited  (SAIL),  NMDC Limited and MOIL Limited.
- (b) The  PSU-wise  amount  realized  by  the  Government  by  disinvestment  is  as under:-
- (c) No, Madam.
- (d) Does not arise.

| Name of the PSU   |   Realized Amount (Rs. in crore) |
|-------------------|----------------------------------|
| SAIL              |                          4233.67 |
| NMDC              |                         15921.6  |
| MOIL              |                           618.76 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 124 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Trade Among BRICS Nations
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: P. KUMAR

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 124 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 TH  JULY, 2016

## TRADE AMONG BRICS NATIONS

## 124.   SHRI P. KUMAR:

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

- (a) whether the BRICS nations have signed pacts to enhance trade in their own local currencies;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any joint working group has been set up to thrash out all outstanding trade issues and if so, details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has received any feedback from importers/ exporters on such pacts; and
- (e) if so, details thereof along with the action taken by the Government on the basis of the feedback received?

## 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): The five development banks of BRICS Interbank Cooperation Mechanism signed an umbrella non-binding 'Master Agreement  on  Extending  Credit  Facility in Local Currencies' during the 4 th BRICS Summit held in March, 2012 in New Delhi. For India, the Interbank Cooperation Mechanism was signed by the Export Import Bank of India which is the nominated Member. Moreover, there are references to the use of national currencies in trade in the declaration of the 7 th BRICS Summit held on 8-9 July, 2015 in Ufa, Russia.

(c) to (e) The BRICS Contact Group on Economic and Trade Issues (CGETI) is the forum which deals with trade issues between BRICS countries. The Contact Group was established at  the  1 st Economic  and  Trade  Ministers'  Meeting  of  BRICS  held  on  April  13,  2011,  in Sanya, China. The 11 th meeting of the BRICS CGETI was held in New Delhi on 12 th April, 2016 with the discussions centred around a number of areas of mutual interest for BRICS countries  such  as  Macro,  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises  (MSME),  non-tariff  measures (NTMs), Electronic Commerce, Intellectual Property, Services etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 122 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Impact of AIFTA on India's Rubber Trade
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Y. S. AVINASH REDDY

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 122 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 TH  JULY, 2016

## IMPACT OF AIFTA ON INDIA'S RUBBER TRADE

## 122. SHRI Y.S. AVINASH REDDY:

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

- (a) whether  the  ASEAN-India  Free  Trade  Agreement  (AIFTA)  have  been  negatively affecting India's balance of trade in rubber and rubber products;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the remedial measures taken or being taken by the Government in this regard?

## 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) No  Ma'am.  All  tariff  lines  on  natural rubber  are  under  the Exclusion List of ASEAN-India FTA.  The tariff lines on synthetic rubber  are  under  Sensitive  Track.  As  far  as  rubber  products  are concerned, the balance of trade during 5 years (2004-05 to 200809)  in  the  Pre-AIFTA  period,  showed  an  average  favourable balance  of  USD  36.8  million.    During  the  5  years  (2009-10  to 2013-14)  in  the  Post-AIFTA  period,  balance  of  trade  of  finished products increased to an average of USD 69.8 million.
- (b) Question does not arise;
- (c) Question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 120 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Establishment of Trade Centre in Hyderabad
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 120 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 TH  JULY, 2016

## ESTABLISHMENT OF TRADE CENTRE IN HYDERABAD

## 120.  SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDY KOTHA:

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

- (a) whether  the  Ministry  has  received  any  request  from  the  State  of  Telangana  for establishment of Trade Centre in Hyderabad and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether any steps have been taken by the Government for establishment of the said Trade Centre;
- (c) if so, the details thereof along with the quantum of funds requested for this Trade Centre; and
- (d) the quantum of funds released/being released for this purpose?

## 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), (c) & (d): The State Government of Telangana had requested the Department  of  Commerce  to  approve  their  proposal  to  take  up  an  EXIM  Trade Facilitation Centre at Hyderabad, amongst other projects, under the State Component of the  ASIDE  scheme.  The  Department  of  Commerce  had  conveyed  their  approval  in March 2015. However the ASIDE scheme was subsequently delinked from support of the Centre from the year 2015-16 onwards, due to enhanced devolution of funds to the states,  based  on  the  recommendations  of  14 th Finance  Commission.  The  State Governments have thereafter been requested to fund such projects in the pipeline from their increased devolution of funds.

Also, a reference was received from Government of Telangana in February 2016 for setting  up  of  Hyderabad  Trade  Centre  (HTC)  in  collaboration  with  India  Trade

Promotion Organisation (ITPO), on the lines of Chennai Trade Centre (CTC) of Tamil Nadu Trade Promotion Organisation (TNTPO) and Bengaluru Trade Centre (BTC) of Karnataka Trade Promotion Organisation (KTPO). ITPO has however decided not to make any financial investments in future joint collaborations after TNTPO and KTPO and its contribution would be confined only to the extent of technical consultancy. No formal proposal has however been received from the State of Telangana in the matter.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 119 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: EFLU Entrance Exam Centres
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: P. KARUNAKARAN

(a):

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 119 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 th July, 2016

## EFLU Entrance Exam Centres

## 119. SHRI P. KARUNAKARAN:

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

(a) the total number of the English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) exam centres in the country, State-wise;

(b) whether the Government is aware that the number of Entrance exam centres relating to the

EFLU have been reduced in the country; and

(c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## ( SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

The English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) has informed that, as on date, there  are  eight  exam  centres  in  the  country  located  in  the  eight  States,  namely,  Telangana,

Meghalaya, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.

(b) and (c ): EFLU  has  informed  that  the  reduction  in  number  of  exam  centres  of  the University is on the recommendations of the relevant committees so as to rationalize and broadbase the University reach and with the approval of the statutory bodies of the University.
Lok Sabha Question No. 118 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: National Portal for Job-Seekers
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: RAJESHBHAI NARANBHAI CHUDASAMA, P. KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 118

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 18TH JULY, 2016

## NATIONAL PORTAL FOR JOB SEEKERS

118.   SHRI RAJESHBHAI CHUDASAMA: SHRI P. KUMAR:

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

- (a) whether the Government has set up/proposes to set up a national  Portal for jobseekers and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the manner in which this portal helps in reducing demand-supply gap of workforce in facilitating job-seekers and in providing other employment related service;
- (c) whether there has been any coordination mechanism between the said portal and the employment exchanges existing in the country; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to  (d):  National  Career  Service  (NCS)  Portal  has  been  developed  and  is  hosted  at URL www.ncs.gov.in  and accessible to all  for  availing  employment  related  services. The NCS Portal is supported by Call Centre/ Helpdesk (helpline-1800-425-1514) to assist and guide jobseekers in accessing the employment related services. The NCS Portal has network of delivery channels including employment exchanges. The State Employment Exchanges have access to NCS Portal and its services.

In  addition  the  Common  Service  Centres  (CSCs)  set  up  by  Department  of  Information Technology  (DeitY)  are  linked  to  the  NCS  Portal  to  enhance  reach  of  employment services. The NCS also has a repository of career content for access by all.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 117 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: National SC/ST Entrepreneurs Hub
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: RAMDAS CHANDRABHANJI TADAS

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.117 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2016

## NATIONAL SC/ST ENTREPRENEURS HUB

## 117.    SHRI RAMDAS C. TADAS:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  established/proposes  to  establish  a  National  hub  to encourage and provide professional support of SC/ST entrepreneurs in the country;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the time by  which it is likely to be established; and
- (c) the manner and extent to which it is likely to benefit the SC/ST entrepreneurs?

## ANSWER

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

(a)& (b): Yes,  Madam, setting  up  of  National  SC/ST  Hub  was  part  of  Budget  of  FY 2016- 17. The Hub would provide professional support to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Entrepreneurs to fulfill the obligations under the Central Government  Public Procurement  Policy  2012,  adopt  global  best  practices  and  leverage  the  Stand  Up  India initiatives.

In  pursuance  of  Budget  Announcement  2016-17,  Ministry  of  Micro,  Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is in the process of formulating scheme for the National Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) Hub.

- (c): The functions  of  the  National  SC/ST  Hub  include    collection,  collation  and dissemination  of  information  regarding  SC  /  ST  enterprises  and  entrepreneurs;  capacity building and technological upgradation of SC/ST enterprises; vendor development; promoting participation of SC/ST entrepreneurs in exhibitions both national  & international; mentoring and hand  holding support to SC/ST  entrepreneurs for marketing, quality improvement, facilitating SC/ST entrepreneurs participating in public procurement etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 114 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: School of Mines in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: HARI BABU KAMBHAMPATI, VIRENDRA  KUMAR, GOPAL CHINAYYA SHETTY, C.R. CHAUDHARY

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 114 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2016

## School of Mines in Andhra Pradesh

## 114. DR. KAMBHAMPATI HARIBABU:

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

- (a) whether	the	Government	has	any	proposal	to	establish	Indian	School	of	Mines	at Visakhapatnam	in	the	State	of	Andhra	Pradesh;
- (b) if	so,	the	details	thereof;	and
- (c) the	time	by	which	it	is	likely	to	be	set	up?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) : No	 Madam,	 there	 is	 no	 proposal	 to	 open	 new	 Indian	 School	 of	 Mines	 at Visakhapatnam	in	the	State	of	Andhra	Pradesh	.
- (b) & (c): Does	not	arise.

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