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Lok Sabha Question No. 27 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Implementation of NVEQF
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: A.T. (NANA) PATIL

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 27

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2016

## Implementation of NVEQF

## 27. SHRI A. T. NANA PATIL:

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

- (a) whether the Government has been planning to implement National Vocational Education Qualification Framework (NVEQF) on all the present education systems in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the time line and approach for the implementation of this system;
- (c) the  details  of  funds  allocated  and  utilised  for  the  purpose  during  each  of  the  last  three years and the current year; and
- (d) whether  the  Government  is  also  planning  to  consider  the  level  of  architecture  of  the NVEQF for Government vacancies and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

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- (a) & (b): The  National  Vocational  Education  Qualification  Framework  (NVEQF)  has been  replaced  by  the  National  Skill  Qualification  Framework  (NSQF)  and  all  the  skill development  schemes  of  this  Ministry  have  been  aligned  with  NSQF.  The  vocational education  has  been  implemented  at  various  levels  in  Schools,  Technical  Institutions, Universities  and  its  affiliated  Colleges.  Under  the  Skill  Assessment  Matrix  for  Vocational Advancement of Youth (SAMVAY) framework issued by the Government, equivalence has been established between the skill education and the formal education so that the students can migrate  from  one  to  another  in  pursuit  of  higher  skill  levels.    Under  the  Pradhan  Mantri Kaushal  Vikas  Yojana  (PMKVY),  all  engineering  and  polytechnic  colleges  have  been encouraged to impart engineering skills for unemployed youth. It is programme to train 10 lakh youth under this scheme in the next 3 years.

(c) & (d) :   An amount of Rs. 65.07 Cr (in 2013-14), Rs, 118.98 Cr (in 2014-15), Rs. 140.96 Cr (in 2015-16 has been spent for skill development programmes in this Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 26 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Shortage of Legal Experts for WTO Disputes
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: RENUKA BUTTA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 26 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 TH  JULY, 2016

## SHORTAGE OF LEGAL EXPERTS FOR WTO DISPUTES

## 26. SHRIMATI BUTTA RENUKA:

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

- (a) whether the availability of legal experts to effectively handle the growing number of complex disputes at World Trade Organisation (WTO) is less than the demand in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any study has been conducted so far in this regard and  if  so,  the  details thereof; and
- (d) the steps being taken by the Government to increase the legal professionals to deal with the disputes?

## 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. Government of India has been able to make satisfactory submissions and  effectively  defend  its  disputes  in  the  World  Trade  Organization  (WTO) through departmental/in-house experts, private legal experts nurtured on international trade law over last few years within the country. Legal Professionals both from the Government Departments as well as the law firms empanelled are provided trainings by domestic as well as international experts through dedicated workshops/seminars, conferences and periodic meetings on relevant legal issues. Accordingly, need for a separate study is not felt at this moment.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 25 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Educational Institutions
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: R. GOPALAKRISHNAN

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 25 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2016

## Educational Institutions

## 25. SHRI R. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

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

- (a) whether	 the	 Government	 has	 issued	 any	 advise/guidelines	 to	 the	 students	 for checking	the	background	of	institutes	before	applying	for	studying	abroad;
- (b) if	so,	the	details	thereof;
- (c) whether	the	Government	has	taken	any	steps	to	identify	and	inform	the	Indian students	about	such	fraudulent	educational	abroad;	and
- (d) if	so,	the	details	thereof	and	if	not,	the	reasons	therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): The	 Government	 of	 India	 takes	 prompt	 action	 to	 address	 issues pertaining	to	security,	safety	and	welfare	of	Indian	students	who	are	enrolled	in foreign universities and	 educational institutions. In addition to this, the Government	 is	 in	 regular	 contact	 with	 foreign	 Governments,	 Universities	 and educational	 institutions	 to	 provide	 assistance	 to	 Indian	 students	 in	 foreign countries,	 as	 and	 when	 such	 issues	 arise.	 Furthermore,	 the	 government	 also issues	advisories	to	Indian	students	asking	them	to	carry	all	documentation	and undertake	due	diligence	to	ensure	that	the	foreign	institutions	to	which	they	are seeking	admission	have	proper	authorization	and	capacities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 24 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Tea Exports
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: R. VANAROJA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 24 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 TH  JULY, 2016

## TEA EXPORTS

## 24. SHRIMATI VANAROJA R.:

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

- (a) whether it is true that the countries which have helped in boosting tea exports from India  and  which  face  intense  competition  from  Kenya  and  Sri  Lanka,  are  Russia, Iran and Pakistan and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether some key markets have been identified by the Government for spearheading India's tea export and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the export prices have been signed keeping in view the trend of declining tea prices and lower average realisation; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (d):  Yes, Madam. Increase of tea exports from India were registered primarily in Russia, Iran and Pakistan along with other countries as per details in the following Table.

|         |          | 2015-16           | 2015-16          | 2014-2015    | 2014-2015       | Growth (%)    | Growth (%)      |
|---------|----------|-------------------|------------------|--------------|-----------------|---------------|-----------------|
| Sl. No. | Country  | Quantity (M. Kgs) | Value (Rs. Crs.) | Qty (M.Kgs.) | Value (Rs. Crs) | Qty (M. Kgs.) | Value (Rs. Crs) |
| 1       | Iran     | 22.13             | 571.81           | 18.14        | 478.51          | 22            | 19.5            |
| 2       | Russia   | 48.23             | 670.57           | 39.4         | 582.28          | 22.41         | 15.16           |
| 3       | Pakistan | 19.37             | 192.61           | 15.2         | 125.12          | 27.43         | 53.94           |

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.Decline in export price realizations for tea during 2015-16 as compared to 2014-15  is attributed to the factors of global over-supply situation  and  currency fluctuations (sharp devaluation) in some key markets like Russia, Kazakhstan, Egypt leading to purchase of cheaper teas.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 21 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Grant for Multi-purpose Cultural Complexes
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: SUKENDER REDDY GUTHA

- (a) No Madam.
- (b)        Does not arise.
- (c) Does not arise.
- (d) No  cases  are  pending  on  behalf  of  this  Ministry  for  release  of  grant  under  MPCC scheme.
- (e) The Ministry has reminded repeatedly the project authorities to submit the requisite documents/certificates/reports etc. to settle the pending MPCC cases.

## Government of India Ministry of Culture

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 21 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2016

## GRANT FOR MULTI-PURPOSE CULTURAL COMPLEXES

21. SHRI GUTHA SUKENDER REDDY:

## Will the MINISTER OF CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has stopped releasing funds to the proposals received for release of grants for construction of Multi-Purpose Cultural Complexes;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether already sanctioned MPCCs for which grants were partly released have also been included in the list and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the details of the cases pending for release of grants for MPCC Scheme; and
- (e) the steps being taken by the Government to settle the pending MPCC cases at the earliest?

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

## ANSWER
Lok Sabha Question No. 20 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Autonomous Status to Colleges
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: ELUMALAI VELLAIGOUNDER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 20

TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2016

## Autonomous Status to Colleges

## 20. SHRI V. ELUMALAI:

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

- (a) whether the Government  has  requested the University Grants Commission  to accord autonomous status to college which have been granted the highest grade;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  support  colleges  to  attain  highest  grade  in many ways; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  & (b): The University Grants Commission(UGC) has informed that it has decided, in its 514 th meeting, held on 12 th April, 2016, to grant autonomous status to colleges accredited by the  National  Assessment  and  Accreditation  Council  (NAAC)  without  on-the-spot inspection by an Expert Committee with the condition that a college which is accredited with the  highest  grade  in  two  consecutive  cycles  and  also  secures  the  highest  accreditation grade in the third cycle from NAAC will be granted autonomous status provided it obtains no objection  certificate  from  the  affiliating  university  and  provided  it  also  adheres  to  UGC's Regulations  viz.  (a)  curbing  the  menace  of  ragging  in  Higher  Education  Institutions Regulations  2012;  (b)  UGC  (Promotion  of  Equity  in  Higher  Educational  Institutions) Regulations 2012; (c) UGC (Grievance Redressal) Regulations 2012 etc. in letter and spirit.
- (c)  & (d): The UGC provides General Development Assistance (GDA) to Universities and Colleges,  declared  fit  under  section  12B  of  UGC  Act,  1956  to    receive  grants,  for improvement  in  their  infrastructure  and  other  facilities  and  thereby  attain  higher  quality levels.  Under  the  scheme  of  Rashtriya  Uchchatar  Shiksha  Abhiyan  (RUSA),  Central assistance, through the States, is provided to Colleges approved by the Project Approval Board (PAB) of RUSA, based on the State Higher Education Plan (SHEP), for improvement in  their  infrastructure.  The  details  of  the  Colleges  supported  through  RUSA  infrastructure grants is at http://mhrd.gov.in/project-approval-board.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 16 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Introduction of Indian Philosophy
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.16

TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2016

## Introduction of Indian Philosophy

## †16. SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to make country's philosophy popular amongst students and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  introduce  The  Geeta  and  The  Ramayana  into  the curriculum; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a)    National Policy on Education and National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2005 already draw  attention on promoting  values such as India's common  cultural  heritage, egalitarianism, democracy and secularism, equality of sexes, protection of environment, removal of social barriers, concern of others well-being , respect for human dignity and rights, etc.
- (b) & (c)   The content related to 'Ramayana' is already included in Class VI History text book, namely, Our Pasts I (Chapter 12 : Buildings, painting and books) published by National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). The content related to  'Geeta'  is  also  included  in  NCERT's  Class  XII  Sanskrit  text  book,  namely,  Sha Shwati, Part-II (Chapter IV: Karma Gauravam).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 11 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Higher Education System
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: B.N. CHANDRAPPA, KAMLA DEVI PATLE, DODDAALAHALLI KEMPEGOWDA SURESH

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 11 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2016

## Higher Education System

## 11. SHRI B.N. CHANDRAPPA: SHRI D.K. SURESH:

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

- (a) whether the Government has noticed that India is the only (BRICS) nations without representation in the top hundred global universities;
- (b) if so, whether the Government has taken any steps to remove the mess in the higher education system in the country;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  whether the Government is taking any steps to provide cutting-edge education by both Indian and foreign universities in the country; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a) to  (c):  Educational  reforms  and  quality  improvement  measures  are  a  constant endeavour of the Government and the UGC. Several reforms have been introduced in the  higher  education  sector  in  the  country,  namely:  (i)  Choice  Based  Credit  System (CBCS)  (ii)  mandatory  accreditation  of  Higher  Educational  Institutions  (HEIs)  (iii) skilling  through  HEIs  (iv)  amending  standards  and  qualifications  in  the  higher education  sector  (v)  providing  enhanced  funding  through  norm  based  schemes  etc. Recognizing that there is no globally accepted ranking methodology of universities, the Government has launched the National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) from 2016 onwards for ranking institutions in order to incentivize and promote quality.

(d)  &  (e):  The  Government  has  approved  a  programme  titled  Global  Initiative  for Academic  Networks  (GIAN)  in  Higher  Education  aimed  at  tapping  the  talent  pool  of scientists  and  entrepreneurs  internationally  to  encourage  their  engagement  with  the institutes of Higher Education in India so as to augment the country's existing academic resources,  accelerate  the  pace  of  quality  reform,  and  elevate  India's  scientific  and technological  capacity  to  global  excellence.  GIAN  is  an  evolving  scheme  which  will initially  include  participation  of  foreign  faculty  in  Institutes  as  Distinguished  /  Adjunct  / Visiting  faculty  /  Professors  of  Practice,  etc.,  to  participate  in  delivering  Short  or Semester-long  Courses.  The  UGC  has  notified  UGC  (Promotion  and  maintenance  of standards of academic collaboration between Indian and Foreign Educational Institutions)  Regulations,  2016  in  Gazette  of  India.    This  regulation  will  enable  Indian Universities  and  Colleges  to  start  twinning  and  collaborative  arrangement  with  quality Foreign Educational Institutions (FEIs) in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes leading to the award of a degree.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 9 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Exemption to Private Oil Companies
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: SADASHIV KISAN LOKHANDE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 9 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 TH  JULY, 2016

## EXEMPTION TO PRIVATE OIL COMPANIES

## 9. SHRI  SADASHIV LOKHANDE:

## isVªksfy;e vkSj izkÑfrd xSl ea=h

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  provides  any  exemption/rebates  to  the  private  companies engaged in the trade of petroleum products;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) the extent of burden being borne by the Government/public exchequer on account of the said rebates/concessions; and
- (d) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to balance out the said burden?

## ANSWER

## isVªksfy;e vkSj izkÑfrd xSl ea=h ( Lora= izHkkj ) ¼Jh /keZsUnz iz/kku½

## MINISTER OF STATE (I/C) IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

(a) to (d): For  Public  Sector  Oil  Marketing  Companies  (OMCs),  Government  has approved the subsidy  of Rs. 12 per litre for compensating under-recovery on sale of  PDS Kerosene during financial year 2015-16. During financial year 2015-16, Public Sector OMCs have incurred an under-recovery of Rs. 11,496 crore out of which Rs. 10,245 crore (@ Rs. 12 per  litre)  was  provided  by  the  Government.    As  regard  subsidized  domestic  LPG,  the Government has launched Modified Direct Benefit Transfer on LPG (DBTL) scheme with effect from 1 st January 2015. For financial year 2015-16, Government decided to provide a fixed  fiscal  subsidy  of  Rs.18  per  kg  under  the  Direct  Benefit  Transfer  for  Domestic  LPG during April - October, 2015 and Rs.15 per kg for the period November, 2015 onwards. This, at  present,  covers  the  entire  burden  of  DBTL  subsidy  on  Domestic  LPG.  Total  DBTL Subsidy  claim  of  Rs.  16,056  crore  was  paid  to  Public  Sector  OMCs  during  financial  year 2015-16. However, no subsidy on this account is being provided to private companies.
Lok Sabha Question No. 6 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Kendriya Vidyalaya in Karnataka
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: PRATHAP SIMHA, SHOBHA KARANDLAJE

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2016

## KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA IN KARNATAKA

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

- Will  the  Minister  of  HUMAN  RESOURCE  DEVELOPMENT  be  pleased  to state: (a) whether the Government proposes to establish more Kendriya Vidyalayas in all the States, particularly in Chikmagalur and Mysore districts of Karnataka; (b) if so, the details thereof along with the time by which such schools are likely
- to start operating, State/UT-wise; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) Proposals for opening of new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) are considered only if sponsored by Ministries or Departments of the Government of India or State Governments  /  Union  Territories  Administrations  or  Organization  of  employees belonging to the eligible categories thereby committing resources including land for setting up a new KV,   and are subject to availability of resources with the Central Government. The Government of India had conveyed sanction for setting up of 54 new KVs in the country on 4.3.2014 including 5 in Karnataka.  Out of these, 40 KVs have been made functional on fulfillment of  the  prescribed  norms  including the 5 KVs sanctioned in the State of Karnataka, at (i) Mandya (ii) Chamarajanagar, (iii)  Haveri,  (iv)  Chikodi  (District  Belgaum)  and  (v)  Udupi.  At  present  there  is  no decision  for  establishment  of  new  KVs  in  Chikmagalur  and  Mysore  districts  of Karnataka.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Coaching Centres
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: DEVJI MANSINGRAM PATEL, GEETHA KOTHAPALLI

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2016

## Coaching Centres

## †5. SHRI DEVJI M. PATEL:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that there is uncontrolled increase in the number of coaching centres in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether they are charging hefty amounts as course fee for the preparation of various competitive exams and deduct large amounts in case of discontinuation of coaching by students;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to consider a board to monitor them; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a) to  (e): Yes  Madam. There are many complaints of increasing presence of coaching centres, although there are no accurate estimates of the business turnover of the coaching institutions. The Government does not consider this as a healthy trend and is committed to strengthen  the  school  education  system.    Efforts  are  being  made  to  make  the  education system and the entrance examinations related more to the class syllabus so as to reduce dependence of students on such coaching.  The Government has also initiated the IIT-PAL initiative for promoting scientific thinking and conceptual understanding of the science and maths subjects of 11 th and 12 th standards, which can reduce dependence on the coaching institutions.

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