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Lok Sabha Question No. 5 (STARRED), answered on 2025-12-01
Subject: Social Security Benefits to ASHA Workers
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Smt. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 5

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

## SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS TO ASHA WORKERS

- *5. SMT. PRIYANKA GANDHI VADRA:

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

- (a)whether the Government proposes to recognize ASHA workers as formal employees under the Code on Wages, 2019, and extend to them social security benefits such as Employees Provident Fund (EPF), Employees' State Insurance (ESI), and maternity leave and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)whether the Government has examined the feasibility for including ASHA workers under unorganized sector worker category and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)whether  the  Government  proposes  to  consider  setting  up  a National Commission to recommend uniform pay and protections for  ASHA,  Anganwadi  and  Mid-day  Meal  workers  and  if  so,  the details thereof?

MINISTER OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

(a) to (c): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF LOK SABHA  STARRED  QUESTION  NO.5  RAISED  BY  SMT.  PRIYANKA GANDHI VADRA DUE FOR REPLY ON 01.12.2025 REGARDING SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS FOR ASHA WORKERS.

(a) to (c): 'Labour' is in the Concurrent List of the Constitution of India.  Under  the  provisions  of  the  Code,  both  Central  and  State Governments  are  empowered  as  appropriate  Government  in  their respective spheres.

ASHAs are community health volunteers and are entitled to  task/activity-based  incentives.  ASHAs  receive  a  fixed  monthly incentive of ₹ 3500/- per month for routine and recurring activities. Additionally, ASHAs are provided performance-based incentives for a varied set of activities under various National Health Programmes. In addition, ASHAs across the States/UTs have been enrolled in various Social Security Schemes, including Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan Dhan (PM-SYM), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Beema  Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Beema Yojana (PMSBY) as per  the  eligibility  norms.  Also,  ASHAs  along  with  their  family members are provided with health care annual coverage of ₹ 5 Lakhs under  Ayushman  Bharat  Pradhan  Mantri  Jan  Arogya  Yojana  (ABPMJAY).

The primary responsibility of strengthening public healthcare system, including support for ASHA workers lies with the respective State/UT Governments. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare provides the technical and financial support to the States/UTs to strengthen their public healthcare system, based on the requirements posed by States/UTs in their Programme Implementation Plans (PIPs) and within the overall resource allocation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 226 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-01
Subject: Transfer of Education from Concurrent List
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Thiru Thanga Tamilselvan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 226 ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

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## Transfer of Education from Concurrent List

226. Thiru Thanga Tamilselvan:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Union Government has any proposal or willing to transfer "Education" from Concurrent  list  to  State  list  as  demanded  by  some  States  in  the  country  to  impart  better education to the society; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

(DR. SUKANTA MAJUMDAR)

(a)and  (b):  The  subject  'Education'  was  transferred  from  List  II  (State  List)  to  List  III (Concurrent List) by the Constitution (Forty Second Amendment) Act, 1976. Since, then, it has resulted  in  sharing  of  responsibility  between  the  Central  Government  and  the  State/UT Governments on the matter related to education.  This has also enabled Central Government serving the need to meet varying demands of different States/UTs who are at different levels of educational  development;  and  to  take  measures  for  development,  promotion  and  growth  of education in the Country.
Lok Sabha Question No. 221 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-01
Subject: Challanges due to CDM Implementation
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Aditya Yadav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 221 ANSWERED on MONDAY, 01   December, 2025/AGRAHAYANA 10, 1947 (SAKA)

## Challenges due to CDM Implementation QUESTION

## 221. SHRI ADITYA YADAV: Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  conducted  any  study  on  the  challenges  to protect  the  talented  technical  staff  due  to  implementation  of  Corporate  Data
- Management (CDM) scheme in Budaun district of Uttar Pradesh; (b) if so, the details of steps proposed or taken by the Government to amend pay structure, enhance skills and to improve effectiveness of the scheme; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI HARSH MALHOTRA)

(a), (b) and (c): - No Sir. The Corporate Data Management (CDM) is a Central Sector Scheme  implemented  to  establish  an  in-house  data  mining  and  analytics  facility within the Ministry. The scheme has no field presence in States/ Union Territories, including Budaun District of Uttar Pradesh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 216 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-01
Subject: Single Teacher Schools in Maharashtra
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Smt. Dhanorkar Pratibha Suresh

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.216 ANSWERED ON - 01/12/2025

## Single Teacher Schools in Maharashtra

†216.  Smt. Dhanorkar Pratibha Suresh: Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state: (a)  whether  is  it  true  that  8,187  schools  in  Maharashtra  have  a  single  teacher  in every school and if so, the reasons therefor; (b) the number of teaching post vacant in the State's schools and the time schedule within which the said posts are likely to be filled; (c) the details of action to be taken by the Government against such schools that do not  comply  with  the  teacher-student  ratio  standards  prescribe  in  the  National Education Policy; and (d)  the  number  of  schools  run  by  single  teacher  in  tribal  and  remote  areas  of  the State and its  impact on the quality of education for students along  with the survey report prepared by the Government in this regards, district-wise?

## A N S W E R

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

(a)  to  (d):  Education  is  in  the  concurrent  list  of  the  Constitution.  Regulation, maintenance and supervision of school as well  as  service  terms  and  conditions  of teachers come under the purview of the  respective State and Union Territory  (UT)

Government.

The recruitment  of  teachers  in  schools  is  a  continuous  process  and  the  vacancies keep arising due to retirement, resignation and additional requirements on account of enhanced  students'  strength/new  schools.  The  Central  Government  has  been consistently  pursuing  the  matter  of  expeditious  recruitment  and  redeployment  of teachers with the States and UTs. Advisories to maintain appropriate Pupil-Teacher Ratio  (PTR)  have  also  been  issued  to  States  and  UTs  from  time  to  time.  Further, periodic  review  meetings  are  conducted  with  the  State/UTs  and  are  advised  to reduce the number of single teacher schools in the State if any.

Under  Samagra  Shiksha,  Central  Government  provides  intervention-wise  funds  to State/UT  Government  in  lump  sum,  including  support  for  teacher  recruitment  and deployment  to  maintain  appropriate  PTR  as  per  norms.  The  States/UTs  further release the funds to District, Block and Government Schools based on the approvals for implementation of the interventions provided under the Samagra Shiksha.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 210 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-01
Subject: Linking Sports Infrastructure Grants to the Performance of Athletes
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 210 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

Linking Sports Infrastructure Grants to the Performance of Athletes

210. Shri Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  considering  linking  sports  infrastructure grants and capital funding with the performance of athletes from specific States;
- (b)  if  so,  whether  States  such  as  Punjab,  which  have  higher  athlete participation and notable achievements benefited from increased resources to foster a more competitive and efficient sports ecosystem;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  to  ensure  a  more  equitable distribution of resources among States, based on their athletic performance and their contribution to national sports development; and
- (e) if so, the details of and if not, the reason therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS { DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA }

(a) to (e) 'Sports' being a State subject, the responsibility of development of sports,  including  development  of  sports  infrastructure  and  training  of athletes, rests primarily with the respective State/Union Territory Governments.  The  Union  Government  only  supplements  their  efforts  by bridging  critical  gaps.  The  Khelo  Bharat  Niti  2025  emphasizes  equitable access to sports facilities, with a focus on infrastructure development from block  to  state  levels  irrespective  of  economic,  social  and  geographic disparities  with  a  targeted  approach  to  address  high-performance  needs based on regional data like demographic, personnel, previous performance etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 209 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-01
Subject: Unrecognized Schools
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Sukhdeo Bhagat

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 209

ANSWERED ON 01/12/2025

## Unrecognized Schools

209.  Shri Sukhdeo Bhagat:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that the  recent  study  'Unrecognized  Schools  in  India: A Barrier  to  Achieving  Education  for  All'  (2025)  came  out  with  a  report  that  an  estimated 22,298 schools are operating without recognition across the country, if so, the details thereof; and

(b)  the  details  of  specific  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  identify,  regularise  or  close such unrecognized institutions and ensure that students in these schools are not denied entitlements under the RTE Act?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): Education is a subject in the Concurrent List of the Constitution. Schools, other than those owned/funded by the Central Government, are under the jurisdiction of the respective State Governments. Therefore, matters related to the management of schools that are not owned/funded by  the  Central  Government  are  regulated  in  accordance  with  the  Rules  and  Instructions  of  the respective State Government concerned. As such, identifying, regularising or closing unrecognized institutions is a subject matter of the concerned State/UT Government.

However, under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009, every  child  aged  six  to  fourteen  has  the  right  to  free  and  compulsory  elementary  education  in  a neighborhood  school.  Section  12(1)  (c)  of  the  RTE  Act,  2009  mandates  reservation  in  private unaided schools for children belonging to weaker sections and disadvantaged groups to the extent of at least 25% seats at the entry level and provision of free and compulsory elementary education to such children till its completion.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 208 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-01
Subject: EPS-95
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri Balya Mama Suresh Gopinath Mhatre

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 208 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

## EPS-95

†208. SHRI BALYA MAMA SURESH GOPINATH MHATRE:

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

- (a)whether the Government is contemplating to increase the minimum pension under EPS-95 from 1,000 to 7,500 per month;
- (b)if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c)the  reasons  for  not  given  DA  (Dearness  Allowance)  to  pensioners
- under EPS-95, while the inflation rate is continuously increasing;
- (d)whether  the  Government  is  taking  any  concrete  steps  to  make  it suitable  for  living  as  the  present  pension  amount  under  EPS-95 scheme is insufficient for living;
- (e)whether the Government has taken cognizance of the demands made
- by the organisations of EPS-95 pensioners; and
- (f)if so, the action taken so far thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (f):  The  EPS,  1995  is  a  'Defined  Contribution -Defined  Benefit' Social Security Scheme. The corpus of the Employees' Pension Fund is made up of (i) contribution by the employer @ 8.33 per cent of wages; and  (ii)  contribution  from  Central  Government  through  budgetary support @ 1.16 per cent of wages up to an amount of Rs.15,000/- per month. All benefits under the scheme are paid out of such accumulations.  The  fund  is  valued  annually  as  mandated  under paragraph 32 of the EPS, 1995 and as per the valuation of the fund as on 31.03.2019, there is an actuarial deficit. However, the Government is providing a minimum pension of Rs. 1000 per month to the pensioners under the EPS, 1995 by providing budgetary support, which is in addition to the budgetary support of 1.16 per cent of wages provided annually towards EPS to Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The Government  of  India  is  committed  to  ensure  maximum  benefits  for workers under the EPS-95 scheme, duly taking into consideration the health of the respective funds as well as the future liabilities thereon.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 206 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-01
Subject: Problems being faced by Tourist Vehicles from Kerala
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Hibi Eden

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.206

## ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

## PROBLEMS BEING FACED BY TOURIST VEHICLES FROM KERALA

## 206. SHRI HIBI EDEN:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  any  action  has  been  taken  to  review  the  situation relating to the detention and stoppage of Kerala tourist vehicles by imposing heavy fines and seizing of permits by  the States of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka;
- (b)  whether the Government is aware of the suspension of interstate tourist bus services from Kerala to Tamil Nadu due to a strike called by various Bus Owner Associations in Kerala; and
- (c) if  so,  the  details  of  the  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the Government to de-escalate the situation and ensure that such incidents do not happen in the future?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Yes,  as  informed  by  State  Government  of  Kerala,  the vehicles  registered  in  the  State  of  Kerala  and  operating  on  the strength of All  India  Tourist  Permits  to  Tamil  Nadu  and  Karnataka were checked by the authorities concerned, who levied the respective state taxes and detained the vehicles until the payment of those taxes. It has been informed by State Government of Tamil Nadu that no heavy fines are imposed. Fines mentioned in Motor Vehicle Tax and Rules are imposed if any irregularities noticed. The Permits of Kerala Vehicles are not seized in Tamil Nadu if the vehicle is plying as per Motor Vehicle Act and Rules.

Further,  State  Government  of  Kerala  has  informed  that  they have taken up the matter with State Governments of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, requesting them to strengthen inspections across their states  to  curb  illegal  practices  affecting  All  India  Tourist  Permit vehicles, especially with respect to illegal alterations and compliance with  bus  body  code  requirements  as  per  Automotive  Industry Standard (AIS-119). It has also been requested to monitor the misuse of  All  India  Tourist  Permit  vehicles  for  illegal  inter-  state  stage carriage  operations,  such  as  displaying  destination  boards,  nonremittance  of  state  taxes  by  such  vehicles,  and  improper  and

repeated use of temporary or special permits. It has also been stated by State Government of Tamil Nadu that the Bus Association Members have been instructed to operate and serve the public without violating Motor Vehicles Act and Rules.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 202 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-01
Subject: Employment Linked Incentive Scheme
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri T R Baalu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 202 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

## EMPLOYMENT LINKED INCENTIVE SCHEME

## 202.  SHRI T R BAALU:

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

- (a)whether  the  Government  has  notified  the  qualifying  norms  for industries and employees to become eligible for availing of the Rs. 99,446 crores under Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme announced recently and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)whether any Pilot Project has been implemented by the Government in this regard to assess the viability and success of such a Scheme;
- (c)if so, the details thereof and if not, the basis of fixing high targets of 3.5 crores additional employment; and
- (d)the details of consultations that the Government had with Trade
- Unions before deciding on the ELI Scheme?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): The Union Cabinet, on 1 July 2025, approved the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme, titled the Pradhan Mantri Viksit  Bharat  Rojgar  Yojana  (PMVBRY),  to  promote  employment generation,  enhance  employability,  and  strengthen  social  security across  all  sectors,  with  a  particular  focus  on  the  manufacturing sector. The scheme was launched on 15 th  August 2025.

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is the portal implementing agency for the scheme. A dedicated (pmvbry.epfindia.gov.in) has been developed to facilitate all schemerelated processes.

Comprehensive Scheme Guidelines, outlining the eligibility  criteria  for  incentives  to  both  employees and employers, have been issued. The scheme and its provisions have been widely disseminated through extensive outreach efforts across the country.

To  further  support  effective  implementation,  detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Frequently Asked Questions  (FAQs)  have  been  prepared  and  made  available  on  the scheme portal for ease of understanding.

The  scheme  has  been  formulated  following  extensive consultations with all relevant stakeholders, including labourintensive Ministries, Trade Unions, Industry Associations, and domain  experts.  The  registration  period  under  the  scheme  is  two years.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 198 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-01
Subject: Labour Welfare Schemes for Tea Estates Workers
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Dr. D Ravi Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 198 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

## LABOUR WELFARE SCHEMES FOR TEA ESTATES WORKERS

198.  DR. D RAVI KUMAR:

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

- (a)whether the Government is aware of the persistent problems faced by  the  workers  in  tea  estates  across  Tamil  Nadu  including  low wages,  poor  living  conditions,  lack  of  access  to  healthcare, irregular  payment  of  statutory  benefits  such  as  provident  fund, gratuity and unsafe working conditions;
- (b)if so, the details of steps taken by the Government to ensure fair wages, timely payment of benefits, provision of housing, healthcare,  education  facilities  and  implementation  of  labour welfare schemes in tea estates during the last three years and the current year;
- (c)whether the Government has taken any measures to protect the livelihoods of tea estate workers amid estate closures or reduced operations and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)whether  the  Government  proposes  any  additional  schemes  to revive struggling tea estates and improve the overall welfare of tea estate labourers in Tamil Nadu?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): Under  the  Code  on  Wages,  2019,  the  responsibility  for fixing and revising minimum wages for tea garden workers lies with the  respective  State  Governments,  which  are  the  'appropriate Governments'  for  this sector.  Moreover,  the  wage  rates  for  tea garden workers  are determined  through bipartite or tripartite agreements among producers' associations, workers' unions, and the State Government.

The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, and the Code on Social Security, 2020, contain provisions relating  to  health  and  welfare  facilities  in  plantations,  such  as drinking  water,  conservancy,  medical  care,  canteens,  crèches, recreation,  housing,  and  education.  The  Code  on  Social  Security, 2020,  also  provides  an  enabling  provision  under  which  plantation owners may opt to register their workers under the Employees' State Insurance Corporation.

Further, for the holistic development of the tea sector -including in Tamil Nadu -the Government of India implements the Tea Development and Promotion Scheme through the Tea Board.

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