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Lok Sabha Question No. 3597 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-21
Subject: Appointment of Chairmen/Functional Directors
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: HEMANT TUKARAM GODSE, R.P. MARUTHARAJAA

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3597 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.12.2015

## APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMEN/FUNCTIONAL DIRECTORS

## 3597.   SHRI GODSE HEMANT TUKARAM: SHRI R.P. MARUTHARAJAA :

## पैट्रोलियम व प्राक ृ लिक गेस मंत्री

Will the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas be pleased to state:

- (a) The  number  of  occasions  when  panel    recommended  by  Public  Enterprises Selection  Board  for    appointment  of  Chairmen  and  functional  directors  for public sector oil companies have been rejected for vigilance/ corruption during the last three years and the current year; and
- (b) The numbers of cases in which Search Committees have been constituted for selection of Functional Directors and Chairmen for ONGC, IOCL, HPCL and BPCL during the said period and findings of search Committees?

## ANSWER

पैट्रोलियम व प्राक ृ लिक गेस मंत्रािय में राज्य मंत्री (स्विंत्र प्रभार) (श्री धमेन्द्र प्रधान)

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

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- (a)        PESB  on  29.01.2014  had  recommended  Shri  Biswapriya  Das,  ED,  IOCL  for appointment  to  the  post  of  Director  (R&D),  IOCL.  CVC  vide  letter  dated 05.09.2014  denied  Vigilance  Clearance  to  Shri  Das.    Hence,  he  was  not appointed  to  the  post.  Subsequently,  on  obtaining  vigilance  clearance  from CVC in respect of Shri Debangsu Ray, GM, IOCL (the second name obtained in the reserve panel from PESB for the post) a proposal for his appointment to the post was sent to DoPT and approval of ACC was conveyed by DOPT. The said  orders  were  kept  in  abeyance  as  in  the  meanwhile  Shri  Ray  had  been placed under suspension by IOCL and subsequently major penalty was imposed on  him.  Shri  Ray  has  resigned  from  IOCL  and  was  relieved  on  09.10.2015. Hence, he has not been appointed to the post.
- (b)    No Search Committees have been constituted for selection of functional directors and Chairman for ONGC, IOCL, HPCL and BPCL during the said period.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3596 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-21
Subject: Regulation of Fee in Private Schools
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: KURUPPASSERY VARKEY THOMAS, K. ASHOK KUMAR

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3596 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.12.2015

## Regulation of Fee in Private Schools

3596. PROF. K.V. THOMAS: SHRI K. ASHOK KUMAR:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to regulate the admission and ensure transparency in fee structure in private and Government aided private schools and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) whether the Government has taken up the matter with the private educational institutions and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a) to (c) The Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE), the highest advisory body to advise the  Central  and  State  Governments  in  the  field  of  education,  in  its  meeting  held  on  7th  June, 2011, expressed concerns about adoption of unfair practices in schools and agreed to initiate a legislative proposal for prohibiting unfair practices which includes regulation of admissions and transparency  in  fee  structure.  In  this  regard,  a  CABE  Sub-Committee  has  been  set  up  to formulate draft legislation to prohibit unfair practices in school education sector.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3595 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-21
Subject: Payment System of DGS&amp;D
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: RAMA KISHORE SINGH, RAMDAS CHANDRABHANJI TADAS

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3595 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST     DECEMBER, 2015

## PAYMENT SYSTEM OF DGS&D

## 3595. SHRI RAMA KISHORE SINGH: SHRI RAMDAS C. TADAS:

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

- a) whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  decentralise  payment  system  of Directorate General of Supply & Disposal (DG&SD) Office to MSE Units from the department of supply paying office at Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai;
- b) if so, the details and the present status thereof;
- c) the  total  number  of  Rate  contracts  which  are  on  break  in  the  office  of  DG&SD including its regional offices; and
- d) the  action  taken  against  the  officers  responsible  for  taking  periodical  reports  of delay in conclusion of Rate contracts?

## ANSWER

वाणिज्् य एवं उद्योग राज्् य मंत्री ( सीतारमि निममला श्रीमती ) ( स्वतंत्र प्रभार )

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

(SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

- (a) and (b) The payment for the supply orders placed against DGS&D Rate Contracts and ad-hoc contracts has already been decentralized as per Correction Slip no. 60 dated 30.12.2013. There is no further proposal to decentralize payment system of Directorate General of Supplies and Disposals (DGS&D) Office to MSE Units from the Department of Commerce (Supply Division) paying office at Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai.

(c) and (d) Total 55 Rate Contracts are on break in the office of DGS&D, it includes 19 Rate Contracts of Regional offices. These are in various stages of processing for conclusion  of  fresh  Rate  Contract.  Finalisation  of  Rate  Contract  of  items  are  a continuous  process.    Action  is  taken  as  per  schedule  mentioned  in  the  DGS&D Manual.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3593 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-21
Subject: Modernisation of MSMEs
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: RAMESH CHANDER KAUSHIK, S.P. MUDDAHANUMEGOWDA, NITYANAND RAI

3593.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3593 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 21.12.2015

## MODERNISATGION OF MSMEs

SHRI RAMESH CHANDER KAUSHIK: SHRI S.P. MUDDAHANUME GOWDA: SHRI NITYANAND RAI:

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

- (a) whether it  is  a  fact  that  technology  is  the  foremost  factor  for  enhancing  the  global competitiveness of Indian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector ;
- (b) if so, the details thereof ;
- (c) whether  technology,  generally  used  by  MSME  sector  is  a  major  cause  for  poor competitiveness of this sector ;
- (d) whether  there  is  an  urgent  need  to  develop  appropriate  technologies  for  various manufacturing  processes  to  bring  down  cost  in  MSME  sector  in  the  county  including Haryana ;  and
- (e) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): It  is  generally believed that technology is the foremost factor for enhancing the global competitiveness of Indian MSME sector.  MSMEs often use outdated/conventional technologies  because  of  lack  of  sufficient  finance,  lack  of  access  to  modern  technology, absence of in-house research & development etc.

(d)&(e) : In  order  to  address  this,  the  Ministry  of  MSME  is  implementing  various schemes/programmes all over the country including Haryana, such as, Credit Linked Capital Subsidy  Scheme  (CLCSS),  Technology  and  Quality  Upgradation  Programme  (TEQUP), Design Clinic Scheme, Lean Manufacturing Competitiveness  Scheme, Quality Management System and  Quality Technology Tools (QMS/QTT) and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) under  National  Manufacturing  Competitiveness  Programme  (NMCP)  for  Technology  Upgradation of MSMEs.

This Ministry is also implementing the Micro &  Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP) to enhance global competitiveness of MSEs.

Ministry  of  MSME  has  established  18  Technology  Centres  (Tool  Room  and Technology  Centres)  spread  across  the  country  to  meet  the  technological  and  skilled manpower need of industry specially the MSMEs.   The Ministry is also implementing the programme  titled  'Technology  Centre  Systems  Programme  (TCSP)'  for  expanding  and upgrading  the  network  of  Technology  Centres  (TCs)  by  establishing  15  new  TCs  and upgrading the existing TCs to meet the enhanced need of the MSME sector.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3589 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-21
Subject: District Mineral Foundation
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE, CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI, KAVITHA KALVAKUNTLA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3589 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST  DECEMBER 2015 DISTRICT MINERAL FOUNDATION

## 3589.  SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE: SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI: SHRIMATI KAVITHA KALVAKUNTLA:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Ministry has recently notified the rules regarding the contribution to  the  District  Mineral  Foundation(DMF)  under  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana;
- (b) if so, the details thereof including the manner in which the DMF Fund is likely to be utilized for the said Yojana;
- (c) whether any guidelines have been framed to prioritise the sectors where the scheme is to be launched; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINES AND STEEL (SHRI VISHNU DEO SAI)

(a) to (d):  Yes Madam. In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (5) and (6)  of  section  9B  of  the  Mines  and  Minerals  (Development  and  Regulation)  Act, 1957. The Central Government has notified the Mines and Minerals (Contribution to District  Mineral  Foundation)  Rules,  2015,  for  specifying  the  amount  to  be  paid  by holder of a mining lease or a prospecting licence-cum-mining lease, in addition to the royalty,  to  the  District  Mineral  Foundation.  These  rules  have come  into  force  with effect from 12 th Jan 2015.

Under  sub-section (3) of section 9B  of the  MMDR  Act,  1957,  State Governments  have  been  empowered  to  frame  the  rules  for  composition  and functions of the DMF. In this regard the Central Government has issued a directive to the State Governments, under section 20A of the MMDR Act, 1957, laying down the guidelines  for  implementation  of  Pradhan  Mantri  Khanij  Kshetra  Kalyan  Yojana (PMKKKY) and directing the States to incorporate the same in the rules framed by them for the DMFs.

The  manner  in  which  the  DMF  fund  is  required  to  be  utilized  for  the  said Yojana  has  been  indicated  in  Para  (2)  of  the  said  Ministry  of  Mines  order  dated 16.09.2015. While 60% of the PMKKKY funds is required to be utilized under high priority  areas  viz.  Drinking  water  supply,  Environment  preservation  and  pollution control measures, Health care, Education, Welfare of Women and Children, Welfare of aged and disabled people, Skill development and Sanitation, 40% of the PMKKKY funds  are  to  be  utilized  under  other  priority  areas  viz.  Physical  infrastructure, Energy  and  Watershed  Development  and  any  other  measures  for

Irrigation, enhancing environment quality in mining districts.

Guidelines  for  the  DMF  in  identifying  the  'Directly  affected  areas'  and 'Indirectly affected areas' and people to be covered under the PMKKKY have been stipulated under Para (1) of the said order dated 16.09.2015.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3588 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-21
Subject: Industrial Dispute Act
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: P. C. MOHAN

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3588 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.12.2015

## INDUSTRIAL DISPUTE ACT

3588. SHRI P.C. MOHAN:

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

- (a)whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  bring  labour  reforms particularly with regard to some provisions of Industrial Dispute Act, 1947 the
- which stipulates an establishment to take permission from Government for closure or retrenchment of workers;
- (b)if so, the details thereof;
- (c)whether  the  Government  has  received  any  representations  from  various
- stakeholders in this regard; and
- (d)if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): Ministry  has  taken  steps  for  drafting  the  Labour  Code  on Industrial  Relations,  by  simplifying,  amalgamating  and  rationalizing  the relevant provisions of the following three Labour Laws:
- (i)
- (ii)
- (iii)
- The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947,
- The Trade Unions Act, 1926,
- The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946.
- (c) & (d): The Government carried out the process of Tripartite Consultation for drafting the Labour Code on Industrial Relations, where the representatives  from  Central  Trade  Unions,  Employers'  Association  and Central Ministries/State Governments participated and gave their suggestions. Two such meetings for the tripartite consultation on this Labour Code  were  held  on  06.05.2015  and  06.10.2015.  Apart  from  this,  the  draft Labour Code on Industrial Relations was also put on Website of the Ministry on 26.04.2015 for one month time inviting comments/suggestions from public and stakeholders.  Suggestions have been received from the stakeholders in these  consultations.  The  provisions  of  the  draft  Labour  Code  on  Industrial Relations are still under consideration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3587 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-21
Subject: Identification of Archaeological Site in Kaushambi
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: VINOD KUMAR SONKAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTUE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3587 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.12.2015

## IDENTIFICATION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE IN KAUSHAMBI

## + 3587 . SHRI VINOD KUMAR SONKAR

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has identified any archaeological site in Kaushambi in Uttar Pradesh;
- the distance from the said site identified as restricted area within which construction and sale and purchase of land is prohibited
- (b) if SO , the details thereof   along with the action the Government for the development of the said site;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to connect Kaushambi with the Buddha circuit; and

## A NSWE R

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

## (DR: MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a) Madam: The following monuments in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh have been declared protected and are preserved by the Archaeological Survey of India Yes,
- 2, The ancient fortress, Kosam, Tehsil Manjhampur; District Kaushambi
- (b) 1 Fort attributed to Jay Chandra, Karra Tehsil- Sirathu; District Kaushambi
- 3\_ Artificial cave in the fane of the hill of Pabhosa, TehsilManjhampur; District Kaushambi
- 4 Traces of a large brick building on the summit of Pabhosa hill, Pabhosa, TehsilManjhampur; District Kaushambi

The conservation work on these monuments is attended regularly depending upon the need of as well as availability of resources and are in a good state of preservation. they repairs

- (c) As per Ancient Monument Archaeological Sites and Remains Act 1958, an area of 100 mtrs. from protected boundary has been declared as prohibited area and an area of 200 mtrs further  beyond   prohibited limit has been  declared as regulated area, in which construction activities are regulated. New constructions are not allowed in prohibited area. However; there is no restriction on sale and purchase of land.
- (d Madam; As far as Kaushambi is concerned it has not been proposed to connect it with No,

(e)

- the Buddhist circuit so far.
- (e) if not; the reasons therefor?
Lok Sabha Question No. 3586 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-21
Subject: Conservation of Fort of Veer Kunwar Singh
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: RAJ KUMAR SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3586 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.12.2015 AGRAHAYANA 30, 1937 (SAKA)

## CONSERVATION OF FORT OF VEER KUNWAR SINGH

## 3586 SHRI RK SINGH:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Fort and Haveli of Veer Kunwar Singh one of the foremost fighters of our first war of Independence is languishing in a dilapidated State for want of care;
- (c) whether the Government has taken steps to refurbish the fort and Haveli and declare it a national monument and set up a museum; and
- (b) the steps taken by the Government for protective and displaying the different memorabilia of Veer Kunwar Singh and the battles he fought;
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE, CULTURE AND TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) AND MINISTER OF STATE, CIVIL AVIATION

(DR MAHESH SHARMA)

(a)to(d} Information is being collected and will be laid on the table of the House

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3584 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-21
Subject: Misappropriation of Funds by NGOs/ VOs
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAHUL KASWAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †3584

TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.12.2015

## MISAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS BY NGOS/VOS

† 3584.       SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken any action with regard to misappropriation of funds against  the  Non-Governmental  Organisations  (NGOs)/Voluntary  Organisations  (VOs) working for the welfare of tribals; and
- (b)  if  so,  the  State-wise  details  of  the  NGOs/VOs  misappropriating  funds  and  the  action taken against them?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA)

(a) & b): No instance of misappropriation of funds by NGOs/VOs have come to the notice of the Ministry. However, in accordance with the scheme provisions, a bond is required to be executed by NGOs/VOs on Non-judicial Stamp Paper  in favour of the President of India to the effect that the organisation will abide by terms and conditions attached to the grant and as revised from time to time, and that in case of its failure to abide by the same, it will refund to the Government the total grant-in-aid sanctioned to it for the purpose with interest accrued thereon and shall be liable for criminal action as per law.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3582 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-21
Subject: Foreign Languages in Kendriya Vidyalaya
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: SUPRIYA SADANAND SULE

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3582 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.12.2015

## FOREIGN LANGUAGES IN KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA 3582. SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a) whether  the  Kendriya  Vidyalaya  Sangathan  (KVS)  is  considering  to introduce other foreign languages along with German language to be taught in Kendriya Vidyalayas in the country; (b) if so, the details thereof and the objective behind the move; (c) whether the Government proposes to hire teachers for this purpose or teachers of KVs are likely to be taught these foreign languages before these are introduced in the school; (d) if so, the details thereof; (e) the time by which these foreign languages are likely to be introduced in KVs; and

- (f) the steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a)  to  (f):  A  proposal  for  teaching  of  optional  foreign  languages  such  as Spanish, Mandarin and French in the Kendriya Vidyalayas was considered by the Board of Governors (BoG) of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) at its 103 rd meeting held on 30 th October 2015 in view of the large population of the world  speaking  these  foreign  languages  and  job  opportunities  for  the students. Modalities for implementation, including hiring of teachers, are to be decided by KVS having regard to the approval of the BoG and the prevailing norms of KVS.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3580 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-21
Subject: Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan in Gujarat
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: DIPSINH SHANKARSINH RATHOD

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3580 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 st  December, 2015

## Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan in Gujarat

## 3580.   SHRI D.S. RATHOD:

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

- (a)   whether it is a fact that the educational activities undertaken by the State Governments prior  to  launching  of  Sarva  Shiksha  Abhiyan  (SSA)  in  2001  is  ineligible  for  central funding and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)   whether it is a fact that the States including Gujarat which conducted primary education properly and made investment therein prior to the launch of SSA, suffer heavily vis-avis those States which created most of the infrastructure after the launch of SSA and if so, the details thereof;
- (c)   whether the Government has received any representations from the State of Gujarat for providing  funds  under  SSA  and  also  to  provide  central  assistance  to  over  one  lakh primary school teachers appointed prior SSA scheme; and
- (d)  if so, the details thereof along with the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a) & (b): Under  the  Sarva  Shiksha  Abhiyan  (SSA),  a  centrally  sponsored  scheme,  State Governments/UTs are provided financial assistance as per the guidelines and norms of SSA. As per the SSA framework of implementation, the States/UTs are not entitled for financial support for activities that have already been implemented by them.  The SSA framework for financial norms  stipulates  that  States  would  need  to  maintain  their  level  of  investment  in  elementary education  as  in  1999-2000.  The  Annual  Work  Plan  and  Budget  of  the  respective  State Government/UT under SSA is approved after detailed appraisal and deliberation in the Project Approval  Board  (PAB)  meeting.    This  gives  full  opportunity  to  all  States  to  place  their requirement before the Central Government for seeking assistance under the SSA.   The outlay of  SSA, Gujarat has increased from Rs. 137400.94 lakh in 2013-14 to Rs. 197359.78 lakh in 2015-16.

(c)&(d): Representations have been received from the State Government of Gujarat.    Funds  under  the  SSA  programme  are  provided  by  the  Central  Government  to States/UTs based on approved norms and guidelines of the scheme. The investment undertaken by the State Government prior to the SSA is not covered under the SSA.

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