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Lok Sabha Question No. 2397 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-01
Subject: PMRPY
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: P. C. MOHAN

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2397

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 1ST AUGUST, 2016

## PMRPY

2397.  SHRI P.C. MOHAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to pay 8.33% of wages to Employees Provident Fund Scheme (EPS) on behalf of the employers for workers during the first 3 years of  employment  under  Pradhan  Mantri  Rojgar  Protsahan  Yojana  (PMRPY)and  has allocated a sum of Rs.1000 crores for the purpose and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  clarified  the  definition  for  new  employees  and  the quantum of subsidy to be passed on to the employers and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has any proposal to extend the period of three years or the procedure to be followed for the remaining years and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the Government  for  verification  of  the  records  of the employers?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (c):  A  new  Scheme  'Pradhan  Mantri  Rojgar  Protsahan  Yojana'  has  been announced  in  the  Budget  for  2016-17  with  the  objective  of  promoting  employment generation and an allocation of Rs. 1000 crores has been made. The scheme is being implemented by the Ministry of Labour and Employment in 2016-17. Under the scheme employers would be provided an incentive for enhancing employment by reimbursement of the 8.33% EPS contribution made by the employer in respect of new employment.

The  PMRPY  scheme  is  targeted  for  workers  earning  wages  upto  Rs.  15,000/-  per month.  For  the  purpose  of  the  scheme,  a  new  employee  is  one  who  has  not  been working elsewhere on a regular basis prior to 1st April, 2016 and has a new Aadhaar seeded  Universal  Account  Number  (UAN)  on  or  after  01.04.2016.  The  scheme  is presently for a period of 3 years.

- (d):  To avail benefits under the PMRPY scheme, the employer/ establishment should be  registered  with  EPFO  and  have  a  Labour  Identification  Number  (LIN)  allotted  to them under the Shram Suvidha Portal (https://shramsuvidha.gov.in). The employers are required to submit details of EPF contributions of employees as per the EPF&MP Act through  an  online  Electronic  Challan  cum  Return  (ECR)  which  is  verifiable  and submitted monthly online to the EPFO.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2388 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-01
Subject: FDI in Retail Sector
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: UDIT RAJ, POONAMBEN HEMATBHAI MAADAM

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2388. TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE 1 ST  AUGUST, 2016. FDI IN RETAIL SECTOR

## 2388.  DR. UDIT RAJ:

## SHRIMATI POONAMBEN MAADAM:

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

## वाणिज् यवव द्यग ं ्री

- (a) whether  the  policy  to  allow  100  per  cent  FDI  under  automatic  route  will  bar  Indian e-commerce  companies  from  flouting previous policy norms to gain an unfair advantage,  given  that  the  Government  does  not  allow  FDI  in  multi-brand  retail companies;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  manner  in  which  the  Government  intends  to protect small and medium enterprises with the new policy;
- (c) whether the new guidelines are likely to settle the feud between the online and offline retailers; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the quantum of FDI inflow expected in B2B sector in the country during the current year?

## 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) to (c): As regards FDI policy on e-commerce sector, 100% FDI under automatic route has been permitted in B2B activities since 2000 notified vide Press Note 7 (2000) dated 14.07.2000.  The Government has recently issued guidelines clarifying that marketplace model of e-commerce is equated as B2B e-commerce.

FDI in B2C e-commerce activities has been permitted only for single brand retail trading entity operating through brick & mortar stores, food product retail trading entity in respect of food products manufactured and/ or produced in India and a manufacturer in respect of goods manufactured in India.

Thus, the above mentioned guidelines for e-commerce including allowing FDI in B2C e-commerce activities in a calibrated manner would inter alia bring clarity in the  FDI  policy  on  e-commerce  sector  and  create  a  level  playing  field  between e-commerce entities and offline retailers including small and medium enterprises.

- (d): FDI inflows in a sector cannot be anticipated as FDI is largely a matter of private business decisions. FDI inflows depend on a host of factors such as availability of natural resource, market size, infrastructure, political and general investment climate as well as macro-economic stability  and investment decision of foreign investors.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2387 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-01
Subject: Claims Settled by ECGC
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: HARI BABU KAMBHAMPATI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2387 TO BE ANSWERED ON 1 st  AUGUST, 2016

## CLAIMS SETTLED BY ECGC

## 2387. DR. KAMBHAMPATI HARIBABU:

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

- (a) the details and the total number of claims settled and paid by the Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECGC) during the last three years and the current year;
- (b) the total amount paid by ECGC during the said period; and
- (c) the details of total premium received under the insurance schemes during the period?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c): The total number of claims settled and paid, the total amount paid and the  total  premium  received  under  insurance  scheme  by  ECGC  Ltd  (Formerly Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Ltd) during the last three years and current year are as under:

| Year                         |   Number. of Claims settled and paid by ECGC Ltd. |   Total amount paid by ECGC Ltd (Rs. crore) |   Total premium received by ECGC Ltd. (Rs. crore) |
|------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|
| 2013-14                      |                                               558 |                                      897.49 |                                           1303.73 |
| 2014-15                      |                                               545 |                                      589.83 |                                           1362.4  |
| 2015-16                      |                                               580 |                                     1122.84 |                                           1320.72 |
| 2016-17 (till June 30, 2016) |                                                78 |                                       57.83 |                                            278.21 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2385 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-01
Subject: Physical Education in Schools
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: SANKAR PRASAD DATTA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2385 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2016

Physical Education in Schools

2385. SHRI SANKAR PRASAD DATTA: Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government proposes to include Physical Education as a compulsory activity in all the schools in line with the TET; and (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI UPENDRA KUSHWAHA)

(a)  and  (b):  As  per  the  National  Curriculum  Framework  (NCF),  2005,  Health and Physical Education is a  compulsory subject from Classes I to X and an optional subject at the higher secondary stage. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has developed syllabi on Health and Physical Education, which outlines class-wise games and sports for students.  As far as schools  affiliated  with  Central  Board  of  Secondary  Education  (CBSE)  are concerned,  Physical  Education  is  an  integral  part  of  its  Sports  and  Games System.  CBSE, on 27.10.2010 had issued directions to all its affiliated schools to  provide  compulsory  40-45  minutes  of  Physical  Activities/Games  to  the students  of  Classes  I  to  X  everyday  and  for  at  least  2  periods  per  week  for students of Classes XI to XIII.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2384 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-01
Subject: Registration of Foreign Universities
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: PARESH RAWAL

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2384 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2016

## Registration of Foreign Universities

2384. SHRI PARESH RAVAL:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes compulsory registration of the foreign universities functioning in the country; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (Dr. MAHENDRA NATH PANDEY)

(a)  & (c): The University Grants Commission (UGC) has notified, on the 11 th July, 2016, the UGC(Promotion and Maintenance of Standards of Academic Collaboration between Indian and Foreign Educational Institutions) Regulations, 2016 regarding collaboration between Indian Higher Educational Institutions and Foreign Higher Educational Institutions  leading  to  the  award  of  a  degree.    The  regulations  are  available  at http://www.egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2016/170684.pdf. The regulations are in supersession of UGC  (Promotion and Maintenance of Standards of  Academic Collaboration  between  Indian  and  Foreign  Educational  Institutions)  Regulation,  2012. As per these regulations, Indian Universities and Colleges having the highest grade of accreditation/threshold  accreditation,  and  conforming  to  other  eligibility  conditions  as laid  down  in  the  regulations,  can  apply  online  to  the  UGC  for  starting  twining arrangement  with  quality  Foreign  Educational  Institutions  (FEI)  having  the  prescribed quality.

There is no law, at present, which allows foreign universities to set up campuses in the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2383 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-01
Subject: Pros and Cons of RCEP
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: RAM KUMAR SHARMA KUSHWAHA, K. MARAGATHAM

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2383(H) TO BE ANSWERED ON 1 st  AUGUST, 2016

## PROS AND CONS OF RCEP

## 2383(H). SHRI RAM KUMAR SHARMA: SHRIMATI K. MARAGATHAM:

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

- (a) whether  several  trade  experts  have  warned  the  Government  against  rushing  into  the proposed  Regional  Comprehensive  Economic  Partnership  (RCEP)  agreement  which  will create the world's largest free trade areas and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether it  is  also  true  that  the  proposed  RCEP  agreement  is  likely  to  pave  the  way  for surge in imports from China and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  it  is  also  true  that  the  Government  was  forced  to  engage  with  China  through RCEP for a pact fearing that by staying away, it would not be able to participate in the discussions and might have to pay a higher price for engaging later and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether many Asian countries have openly opposed India in the recent trade negotiations on RCEP in New Zealand; and
- (e) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  names  of  countries  who  have  opposed  India's stand on RCEP?

## ANSWER

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

- (a):  The Government engages on a regular basis with trade experts and stakeholders on Regional  Comprehensive  Economic  Partnership  (RCEP)  and other FTAs. The experts  provide  inputs  on  both  the  offensive  and  defensive interests under RCEP.
- (b) to (e): The RCEP is yet to be finalised. India's negotiating position in RCEP takes  into  account  its  overall  interest.  No  Sir,  India  has  neither  been  forced  to engage  with  any  RCEP  country  nor  has  it  faced  open  opposition  in  the  RCEP negotiations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2381 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-01
Subject: Research Committee on Cultural Heritages
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: MANSHANKAR NINAMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2381 TO BE ANSWERED ON 1.8.2016 SRAVANA 10, 1938 (SAKA)

## RESEARCH COMMITTEE ON CULTURAL HERITAGES

- +2381. SHRI MANSHANKAR NINAMA:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to set up any Board in co-ordination with the Ministry  of  Culture,  Ministry  of  Tourism,  Ministry  of  Civil  Aviation,  Ministry  of Road  Transport  and  Highways,  Ministry  of  Water  Resources  and  Ministry  of River  Development  and  Ganga  Rejuvenation  to  make  the  World  aware  about cultural heritages of India;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether its outcome can be considered after constituting a Research Committee on this subject;
- (d) whether these efforts are likely to have a positive result on the development of Indian Tourism; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)to(e) Information is being collected and will be laid on the table of the House.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2380 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-01
Subject: Level playing field in e-commerce
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: C. N. JAYADEVAN, RATTAN LAL KATARIA

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2380.

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE 1 ST  AUGUST, 2016.

## LEVEL PLAYING FIELD IN e-COMMERCE

## 2380.  SHRI C.N. JAYADEVAN: SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA:

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

## वाणिज् यवव द्यग ं ्री

- (a) whether it is a fact that the prominent Indian e-commerce companies are faltering at the hands of intense competition from multinationals in the sector who are able to deploy cash and technology from abroad threatening the country's Digital India and start up India programmes;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  to  implement  policies  that  enable  and nurture local digital talent to have a level playing field with global companies; 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 ): No Madam, According to Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, 2016 Indian e-Commerce market is nearly USD 16.7 Billion and is growing at a Compound Annual Growth rate of more than 25% since last 5 years as per NASSCOM Strategic Review. The entry of global e-commerce players has  definitely  brought  competition  in  the  Indian  e-commerce  marketplace however domestic players are also growing.
- (c) & (d): Government  has  notified  FDI  policy  guidelines  for  e-commerce  on  29 th March, 2016. As per these guidelines, 100% FDI in Business to Business e-commerce and 100% FDI in market place model of e-commerce through automatic  route  is  allowed.  Through  these  FDI  norms,  many  foreign investors/foreign e-commerce companies have invested in Indian e-commerce companies. Also, National Institute of Electronics and Information  Technology  (NIELIT)  an  autonomous  society  of  Ministry  of Electronics  &  IT  has  introduced  beginners,  intermediate  and  advanced courses on Digital Marketing using e-commerce. They have also signed a non-exclusive MoU with Snapdeal as Knowledge Partner in this regard.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2378 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-01
Subject: Seats in Colleges
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: SANGANNA AMARAPPA KARADI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.2378 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2016

## Seats in Colleges

## 2378. SHRI SANGANNA AMARAPPA:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  increase  the  sports  quota  seats  in  the

school/college admission; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (Dr. MAHENDRA NATH PANDEY)

(a) to (c): Universities are autonomous in laying down the admission procedure to their courses and programmes. The admission procedure may also include sports quota for students excelling in sports, and a decision on increase in such seats is to be taken by the University.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2375 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-01
Subject: Productivity of MSME
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: CHINTAMANI MALVIYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2375 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 01.08.2016

## PRODUCTIVITY OF MSME

## 2375. PROF. CHINTAMANI MALVIYA:

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

- (a) whether  the  productivity  of  Micro  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises  (MSMEs)  have declined during the last three years;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) the details of the scheme being run by the Government to enhance the productivity of MSMEs in the country; and
- (d) whether  any  time  limit  has  been  fixed  to  implement  such  schemes  and  if  so,  the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI HARIBHAI PARTIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

- (a): The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) does not maintain data regarding productivity of MSMEs in the country.
- (b): Does not arise, in view of (a) above.
- (c): The  Ministry  of  Micro,  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises  is  implementing  various schemes  and  programmes  for  enhancing  the  productivity  and  competitiveness  of  Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. These, inter-alia, include National Manufacturing Competitiveness  Programme  (NMCP),  Micro  and  Small  Enterprises-  Cluster  Development Programme (MSE-CDP), Credit  Linked  Capital  Subsidy  Scheme  (CLCSS),  A  Scheme  for Promoting Innovation, Rural Industry & Entrepreneurship (ASPIRE) and Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI),  etc; The  National Manufacturing Competitiveness Programme (NMCP) highlights the need for enhancing the competitiveness of Indian Manufacturing Sector. The NMCP is the nodal programme of the Government to develop  global  competitiveness  among  Indian  MSMEs.  The  Programme  was  initiated  in 2007-08. This programme targets at enhancing the entire value chain of the MSME sector through  the  various  schemes  run  by  Ministry  of  MSME.  The  Ministry  of  MSME  has  also adopted the Cluster Development Approach as a key strategy for enhancing the productivity and competitiveness as well as capacity building of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and their  collectives  in  the  country.  Given  the  diverse  nature  of  the  MSEs  in  terms  of  both geographical location and sectoral composition, the Micro  Small  Enterprises Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP) scheme aims at addressing the needs of the industries, through  well  defined  clusters  and  geographical  areas.  This  will  enable  achieving  the economies of scale in terms of deployment of resources as well as focusing on the specific needs of similar industries.
- (d): No, there is no time limit for implementing the schemes; all the schemes are ongoing schemes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2374 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-01
Subject: National E-Library
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: DHARAM VIRA GANDHI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2374 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2016

## National E-Library

## 2374. SHRI DHARAM VIRA:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that the pace of the ongoing process of setting up of a National E-Library has slackened;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the time by which the Library is likely to be effectively used or implemented?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. MAHENDRA NATH PANDEY)

(a) to (c)  The pace of the implementation of the National Digital Library(NDL) is good. The  pilot  version  has  already  been  released  for  use  in  over  200  higher  educational institutions  and more than 64,000 students have registered as users. The NDL has a repository  of  over  14  lakh  books/journals/videos/software,  linking  with  more  than repositories of more than 60 Institutions. It is programmed to extend this facility to all the higher educational institutions over the next 3 years.

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