Lok Sabha Question No. 1375 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-02
Subject: Private Universities
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: VIJAY KUMAR HANSDAK, BHARAT SINGH

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1375 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.05.2016

## Private Universities

## †1375. SHRI VIJAY KUMAR HANSDAK: SHRI BHARAT SINGH:

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

- (a) the details of universities including private universities which were  granted recognition during the last three years in the country, State/UT-wise;
- (b)  whether  the  Chancellors,  Vice-Chancellors  are  appointed  by  the  Government  in such universities including private universities if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to improve the standard of higher education in private universities;
- (d) whether the Government has taken action against those private universities which have set up unauthorised distant education centres; and
- (e) if so, the details and outcome thereof?

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

- (a) During  the  years  2013,  2014  and  2015,  24  State  Universities,  2  Central Universities and 83 Private Universities have been established. The State-wise list of such Universities is placed at Annexure-I.
- (b) Chancellors  and  Vice-Chancellors  in  Private  Universities  are  appointed  as  per the provisions of the Act of the University concerned.
- (c) Private  Universities  are  regulated  by  the  University  Grants  Commission(UGC) (Establishment of and Maintenance of Standards in Private Universities) Regulations,

2003.    As  per  the  provisions  contained  in  these  Regulations,  UGC  has  conducted inspection  of  139  Private  Universities  with  the  help  of  Expert  Committees.    These Committees visited Universities to ascertain fulfilment of criteria by these Universities in terms  of  programmes,  faculty,  infrastructural  facilities,  financial  viability,  etc.    These Universities are asked to rectify the deficiencies pointed out by UGC Expert Committees and submit compliance report.

## (d) & (e) Action taken by UGC:

1.  UGC team visited Chandra Mohan Jha (CMJ) University, Meghalaya and submitted its report.  The report was sent to the State Government.  The State Government of Meghalaya decided to dissolve the University.
2.  UGC team visited Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management (EIILM) University  and  recommended  dissolution  of  the  University.    The  state  cabinet decided to dissolve the University.
3.  Public  Notices  issued  for  not  taking  admissions  in  EIILM  University  and  Jodhpur National University.

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REPLY TO PART (a) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1375 FOR 02.05.2016  ASKED  BY  HON'BLE  MEMBERS  SHRI  VIJAY  KUMAR  HANSDAK  & SHRI BHARAT SINGH REGARDING PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES.

During  2013  Rajiv  Gandhi  National  Aviation  University,  Rae  Bareili,  Uttar Pradesh  has  been  established  as  Central  University.  During  2014  Mahatma  Gandhi University  has  been  established  as  Central  University,  North  Bihar.  No  Central University has been established in 2015.

## List of State Universities established during the last three years i.e. 2013, 2014 & 2015

|    | STATE                                                                                                                                                    | Year - 2013   |
|----|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|
|    | Assam                                                                                                                                                    |               |
| 1. | Assam Women's University, Jorhat-785004, Assam..                                                                                                         | 2013          |
|    | Gujarat                                                                                                                                                  |               |
| 2. | Institute of Infrastructure Technology Research and Management, Near Khokhra Circle, Maninagar (East), Ahmedabad-380026, Gujarat.                        | 2013          |
|    | Haryana                                                                                                                                                  |               |
| 3. | Indira Gandhi University, Meerpur, Rewari - 122502, Haryana.                                                                                             | 2013          |
|    | Kerala                                                                                                                                                   |               |
| 4. | Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, Mohan Vilas, Pukayil PO, Tirur, Malappuram Distt., Kerala - 676 107.                                         | 2013          |
| 5. | Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies, 2 nd Floor, Institute of Good Governance & Poicy Analysys, Bhadbhada Square, Bhopal-462003, Madhya Pradesh. | 2013          |
|    | Tamil Nadu                                                                                                                                               |               |
| 6. | Tamilnadu Music and Fine Arts University, Dr. D.G.S. Dinakaran Salai, Chennai - 600028.                                                                  | 2013          |
|    | Uttar Pradesh                                                                                                                                            |               |
| 7. | Madan Mohan Malviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur - 273010, Uttar Pradesh.                                                                         | 2013          |
|    | NCT of Delhi                                                                                                                                             |               |
| 8. | Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women, Kashmere Gate, Delhi - 110 006.                                                                      | 2013          |
|    | West Bengal                                                                                                                                              |               |
| 9. | Diamond Harbour Women's University, c/o Fakir Chand College, Diamond Harbour, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal - 743331.                                   | 2013          |

|    | STATE                                                                                                          | Year - 2014   |
|----|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|
|    | Haryana                                                                                                        |               |
| 1. | Chaudhary Bansi Lal University, Bhiwani - 127021, Haryana.                                                     | 2014          |
| 2. | Chaudhary Ranbir Singh University, Jind, Haryana.                                                              | 2014          |
| 3. | State University of Performing and Visual Arts, Integrated Campus, Sector-6, Rohtak, Haryana.                  | 2014          |
|    | Madhya Pradesh                                                                                                 |               |
| 4. | Maharaja Chhatrasal Bundelkhand Vishwavidyalaya, Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh.                                   | 2014          |
|    | Madhya Pradesh                                                                                                 |               |
| 5. | Maharashtra National Law University, Post Box No. 8338, Deonar, Mumbai - 400 088, Maharashtra.                 | 2014          |
|    | Telangana                                                                                                      |               |
| 6. | Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500030, Telangana.   | 2014          |
| 7. | Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500030, Telangana.         | 2014          |
|    | West Bengal                                                                                                    |               |
| 8. | Bankura University, Puabagan Camp Office, PO Bhagabandh, Dist. Bankura-722146, West Bengal. (State University) | 2014          |

|    | STATE                                                                                                                           | Year - 2015   |
|----|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|
|    | Chhattisgarh                                                                                                                    |               |
| 1. | Durg Vishwavidyalaya, Government Vasudev Vaman Patankar Girls' PG College Campus, Raipur Naka, Durg, Chhattisgarh.              | 2015          |
|    | Gujarat                                                                                                                         |               |
| 2. | Gujarat University of Transplantation Sciences, IKDRC-ITS Premises, Civil Hospital Campus, Asarwa, Ahmedabad - 380016, Gujarat. | 2015          |
|    | Kerala                                                                                                                          |               |
| 3. | A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technological University, CET Campus, Thiruvananthapuram - 695016, Kerala.                                   | 2015          |
|    | Punjab                                                                                                                          |               |
| 4. | Maharaja Ranjit Singh State Technical University, Dabwali                                                                       | 2015          |

|    | Road, Bathinda-151001, Punjab.                                                                                                                                 |      |
|----|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|
|    | Tripura                                                                                                                                                        |      |
| 5. | Maharaja Bir Bikram University, Agartala, Tripura.                                                                                                             | 2015 |
|    | West Bengal                                                                                                                                                    |      |
| 6. | The West Bengal University of Teachers' Training, Education Planning and Administration, 25/2 & 25/3, Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata - 700019, West Bengal. | 2015 |
| 7. | Raiganj University, PO-Raiganj, Dist. Uttar Dinajpur-733134, West Bengal.                                                                                      | 2015 |

## Private Universities included in the UGC list during the last three years i.e. 2013, 2014 & 2015.

|    | STATE                                                                                                                                        | Year - 2013   |
|----|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|
|    | Arunachal Pradesh                                                                                                                            |               |
| 1  | Apex Professional University, Pasighat, District East Siang, Arunachal Pradesh - 791102.                                                     | 2013          |
| 2  | Himalayan University, 401, Takar Complex, Naharlagun, Itanagar, Distt - Papumpare - 791110, Arunachal Pradesh.                               | 2013          |
|    | Assam                                                                                                                                        |               |
| 3  | Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva Viswavidyalaya, Srimanta Sankaradeva Sangha Complex, Haladhar Bhuyan Path, Kalongpar, Nagaon-782001, Assam. | 2013          |
|    | Gujarat                                                                                                                                      |               |
| 4  | C.U. Shah University, surendranagar-Ahmedabad State Highway, Near Kothariya Village, Wadhwan City - 363030, Dt. Surendranagar, Gujarat.      | 2013          |
| 5  | Team Lease Skills University, Tarsali-Vadodara Road, Tarsali Bypass, Vadodara - 390009, Gujarat.                                             | 2013          |
| 6  | Lakulish Yoga University, 'Lotus View' Opp. Nirma University, S.G. Highway, Chharodi, Ahmedabad-382481, Gujarat.                             | 2013          |
|    | Haryana                                                                                                                                      |               |
| 7  | K.R. Mangalam University, Sohna Road, Gurgaon, Haryana - 122 103.                                                                            | 2013          |
| 8  | Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University, Farukh Nagar Road, Budhera, Distt. Gurgaon, Haryana.                                        | 2013          |
| 9  | Jagan Nath University, State Highway 22, Bahadurgarh-Jhajjar Road,Jhajjar - 124 507, Haryana.                                                | 2013          |
| 10 | SRM University, Plot No. 39, Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Delhi- NCR, Sonepat-Kundli Urban Complex, Haryana - 131 029.                       | 2013          |
| 11 | G.D. Goenka University, G.D. Goenka Education City, Gurgaon sohna Road, Gurgaon, Haryana - 122 103.                                          | 2013          |
|    | Himachal Pradesh                                                                                                                             |               |
| 12 | Maharaja Agrasen University, Atal Shiksha Kunj, Distt - Solan - 174 103, Himachal Pradesh.                                                   | 2013          |

|    | Karnataka                                                                                                                                                    |      |
|----|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|
| 13 | Reva University, Kattigenhalli, Yelhanka, Bangalore - 560 064.                                                                                               | 2013 |
| 14 | M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Administrative Block, New BEL Road, MSRIT Post, Bangalore - 560 054, Karnataka.                                 | 2013 |
| 15 | PES University, 100 Feet Ring Road , BSK III Stage, Bangalore - 560 085 (Karnataka)                                                                          | 2013 |
| 16 | Presidency University (Karnataka), Dibbur & Igalpur Village, Hesaraghatta Hobli, Bangalore (Karnataka).                                                      | 2013 |
| 17 | CMR University, 2,3 rd , 'C', 6 th Main Road, 2 nd Block, BRBR Layout, Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore - 560 043, Karnataka.                                         | 2013 |
| 18 | Institute of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology, 74/2, Jarakabande Kaval, Yelahanka, Via Attur Post, Bangalore-560064, Karnataka.             | 2013 |
|    | Madhya Pradesh                                                                                                                                               |      |
| 19 | Techno Global University, Lateri Road, Sironj (Near Gosala), Dist - Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh - 464 228.                                                       | 2013 |
| 20 | Jagran Lakecity University, Gram Panchayat Mugaliya Chhap, Tehsil Huzur, Bhopal - 462 044, Madhya Pradesh.                                                   | 2013 |
|    | Odisha                                                                                                                                                       |      |
| 21 | Xavier University, Xavier Square, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.                                                                                                       | 2013 |
|    | Punjab                                                                                                                                                       |      |
| 22 | D.A.V. University, Jalandhar-Pathankot National Highway-44, Village-Sarmastpur, Jalandhar, Punjab.                                                           | 2013 |
| 23 | Desh Bhagat University, Amloh Road, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab.                                                                                                | 2013 |
|    | Rajasthan                                                                                                                                                    |      |
| 24 | OPJS University, Rawatsar, Kunjila, Tehsil-Rajgarh, Distt. - Churu, Rajasthan.                                                                               | 2013 |
| 25 | Tantia University, Hanumangarh Road, Sri Ganganagar - 335 002 (Rajasthan)                                                                                    | 2013 |
| 26 | Maulana Azad University, Village-Buzawad, Tehsil - Luni, Jodhpur - 342802, Rajasthan.                                                                        | 2013 |
|    | Uttar Pradesh                                                                                                                                                |      |
| 27 | Maharaja University of Information Technology, Maharishi Bal Vidya Mandir & University Campus, Sitapur Road, Post-Diburia, Lucknow - 226 020, Uttar Pradesh. | 2013 |
|    | Uttarakhand                                                                                                                                                  |      |
| 28 | DIT University, Mussoorie Diversion Road, Dehradun - 248 009, Uttarakhand.                                                                                   | 2013 |
| 29 | IMS Unison University, Makkawala Greens, Mussoorie Diversion Road, Dehradun - 248 009, Uttarakhand.                                                          | 2013 |
| 30 | Uttaranchal University, Arcadia Grant, PO Chandanwari, Premnagar, Dehradun - 248 007, Uttarakhand                                                            | 2013 |
| 31 | Swami Rama Himalayan University, Swami Ram Nagar, Jolly Grant, PO - Doiwala, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.                                                          | 2013 |

|    | STATE                                                                                           | Year - 2014   |
|----|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|
|    | Arunachal Pradesh                                                                               |               |
| 1. | Arunodaya University, E-Sector, Nirjuli, Itanagar, Distt. Papum Pare, Arunachal Pradesh-791109. | 2014          |

| 2.   | North East Frontier Technical University, Sibu-Puyi, Aalo (PO), West Siang (Distt.), Arunachal Pradesh -791001.                                                                      | 2014   |
|------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
|      | Chhattisgarh                                                                                                                                                                         |        |
| 3.   | Amity University, Village-Manth, Tehsil-Tilda, Distt-Raipur, Chhattisgarh.                                                                                                           | 2014   |
| 4.   | O.P. Jindal University, Knowledge Park, Gharghoda Road, Punjipathra, Raigarh-496001, Chhattisgarh                                                                                    | 2014   |
|      | Gujarat                                                                                                                                                                              |        |
| 5.   | ITM-Vocational University, Plot 6512, Ajwa Nimeta Road, Ravaal Taluka, Waghodia, Vadodara, Gujarat.                                                                                  | 2014   |
| 6.   | GSFC University, Vigyan Bhavan, PO Fertilizernagar - 391750, Dist. Vadodara, Gujarat.                                                                                                | 2014   |
|      | Haryana                                                                                                                                                                              |        |
| 7.   | Al-Falah University, Faridabad, Haryana.                                                                                                                                             | 2014   |
| 8.   | BML Munjal University, 67 th KM Stone, NH-8, Sidhrawali, Dist. Gurgaon - 123 413, Haryana.                                                                                           | 2014   |
| 9.   | Ashoka University, Plot No. 2, Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Kundli, NCR, Sonepat, Haryana. (Private University)                                                                      | 2014   |
| 10.  | Manav Rachna University, Sector - 43, Delhi-Surajkund Road, Faridabad, Haryana.                                                                                                      | 2014   |
|      | Karnataka                                                                                                                                                                            |        |
| 11.  | Dayanand Sagar University, Devarakaggalahalli Village, Harohalli Hobli, Kanakapura Taluk, Ramanagara District, Karnataka.                                                            | 2014   |
| 12.  | Rai Technology University, Doddaballapur Nelmangala Road, SH- 74, Off Highway 207, Doddaballapur Taluk, Bangalore-561204 (Karnataka)                                                 | 2014   |
|      | Maharashtra                                                                                                                                                                          |        |
| 13.  | Amity University, Mumbai - Pune Expressway, Bhatan, Post - Somathne, Panvel, Mumbai. Maharashtra - 410206.                                                                           | 2014   |
| 14.  | Spicer Adventist University, Aundh Road, Gandshkhind Post, Pune- 411004, Maharashtra.                                                                                                | 2014   |
|      | Madhya Pradesh                                                                                                                                                                       |        |
| 15.  | Sri Satya Sai University of Technology & Medical Sciences, Bhopal- Indore Road, Opposite Pachama Oil Fed Plant, Pachama, Sehore - 466001, Madhya Pradesh.                            | 2014   |
|      | Punjab                                                                                                                                                                               |        |
| 16.  | Rayat Bahra University, VPO - Sahauran, Tehsil - Kharar, Distt. - Mohali, Punjab - 140105.                                                                                           | 2004   |
| 17.  | GNA University, Village-Sri Hargobindgrh, Phagwara, Distt Kapurthala-144401, Punjab.                                                                                                 | 2014   |
|      | Rajasthan                                                                                                                                                                            |        |
| 18.  | Madhav University, 'Madhav Hills', Opp. Banas Bridge Toll, NH-14, Village-Wada/Bhujela, Panchayat Samiti - Bharja, Tehsil - Pindwara, Abu Road, District-Sirohi, Rajasthan - 307026. | 2014   |
| 19.  | Pacific Medical University, Bhilo Ka Bedla, Bye Pass, National Highway 27, Udaipur, Rajasthan.                                                                                       | 2014   |
| 20.  | IIHMR University, 1, Prabhu Dayal Marg, Near Sanganer Airport, Jaipur -302 029, Rajasthan.                                                                                           | 2014   |
|      | Sikkim                                                                                                                                                                               |        |
| 21.  | Shri Ramasamy Memorial University, 5 th Mile, Tadong, Ranipool PO, Gangtok, Sikkim - 737 102.                                                                                        | 2014   |

|     | Uttar Pradesh                                                                                                       |      |
|-----|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|
| 22. | Rama University, Rama City, G.T. Road, Mandhana, Kanpur - 209217, Uttar Pradesh.                                    | 2014 |
| 23. | Jaypee University, Aligarh Road, Anoopshahar, Dist. Bulandshahar - 203 390, Uttar Pradesh.                          | 2014 |
|     | West Bengal                                                                                                         |      |
| 24. | Adamas University, Barasat, Barrackpore Road, Barberia, PO Jagannathpur, PS Barasat, Kolkata - 700126, West Bengal. | 2014 |
| 25. | Seacom Skills University, Village - Kendradanga, PO - Sattore, PS - Panrui, Dist. - Birbhum-731236, West Bengal.    | 2014 |

|     | STATE                                                                                                                                                                | Year - 2015   |
|-----|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|
|     | Gujarat                                                                                                                                                              |               |
| 1.  | G.L.S. University, Gujarat Law Society Campus, Opp. Law Garden, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad-380006, Gujarat.                                                              | 2015          |
| 2.  | Parul University, PO Limda, Tal - Waghodia, Dist. Vadodara- 391760, Gujarat.                                                                                         | 2015          |
| 3.  | Indian Institute of Public Health-Gandhinagar, Sardar Patel Institute of Economics and Social Research Campus, Drive- in-Road, Thaltej, Ahmedabad - 380054, Gujarat. | 2015          |
|     | Himachal Pradesh                                                                                                                                                     |               |
| 4.  | Abhilashi University, Chailchowk (Chachiot), Distt. Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.                                                                                         | 2015          |
|     | Karnataka                                                                                                                                                            |               |
| 5.  | Srinivas University, Srinivas Group of Colleges Campus, Srinivas Nagar, Mukka, Surathkal, Mangalore-574146.                                                          | 2015          |
| 6.  | KLE Technological University, B.V. Bhoomaraddi College Campus, Vidyanagar, Hubballi - 580031, Karnataka.                                                             | 2015          |
|     | Maharashtra                                                                                                                                                          |               |
| 7.  | Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University, Charholi Badruk, Via Lohegaon, Pune-412105, Maharashtra.                                                                             | 2015          |
| 8.  | Flame University, GAT No. 1270, Village Lavale, Taluka Mulshi, Pune-411042, Maharashtra.                                                                             | 2015          |
| 9.  | MIT Art Design & Technology University, Rajbaug, Next to Hadapsar, Loni Kalbhor, Pune - 412201, Maharashtra.                                                         | 2015          |
|     | Madhya Pradesh                                                                                                                                                       |               |
| 10. | Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan University, NH-12, Hoshangabad Road, Jatkhedi, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.                                                                      | 2015          |
| 11. | LNCT University, JK Town, Sarvadharam C Sector, Kolar Road, Bhopal - 462042, Madhya Pradesh.                                                                         | 2015          |
| 12. | Medi-Caps University, A.B. Road, Pigdamber, Rau, Indore- 453331, Madhya Pradesh.                                                                                     | 2015          |
| 13. | P.K. University, Village - Thanara, Tehsil - Karera, NH - 27, Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh-473551.                                                                       | 2015          |
| 14. | Mandsaur University, Rewas Dewda Road, SH-31, Mandsaur - 458001, Madhya Pradesh.                                                                                     | 2015          |
| 15. | Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya, Sanwer Road, Indore- 453111, Madhya Pradesh.                                                                               | 2015          |

|     | Manipur                                                                                                                                                              |      |
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| 16. | Sangai International University, Churachandpur, Manipur.                                                                                                             | 2015 |
|     | Punjab                                                                                                                                                               |      |
| 17. | Sant Baba Bhag Singh University, Village-Khiala, PO- Padhiana, Dist-Jalandhar-144030, Punjab.                                                                        | 2015 |
| 18. | Akal University, Talwandi Sabo - 151302, District Bathinda, Punjab.                                                                                                  | 2015 |
| 19. | RIMT University, Opposite Floating Restaurant, Sirhind Side, Mandi Gobindgarh-147301, Punjab.                                                                        | 2015 |
|     | Rajasthan                                                                                                                                                            |      |
| 20. | R.N.B. Global University, RNB Global City, Ganganagar Road, Bikaner-334601, Rajasthan.                                                                               | 2015 |
| 21. | Maharishi Arvind University, Mundiaramsar, Near Bindayaka Industrial Area, Jaipur-302012, Rajasthan.                                                                 | 2015 |
|     | Uttar Pradesh                                                                                                                                                        |      |
| 22. | J.S. University, Shikohabad, Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh.                                                                                                               | 2015 |
|     | Uttarakhand                                                                                                                                                          |      |
| 23. | Motherhood University, Village - Karondi, Post - Bhagwanpur, Roorkee, Distt. Hardwar, Uttarakhand.                                                                   | 2015 |
|     | West Bengal                                                                                                                                                          |      |
| 24. | University of Engineering and Management, University Area, Plot No. III-B/5, Main Arterial Road (East-West), New Town, Action Area-III, Kolkata-700156, West Bengal. | 2015 |
| 25. | JIS University, Agarpara, District North 24 Parganas, West Bengal.                                                                                                   | 2015 |
| 26. | The Neotia University, Jhinga, Sarisa, D.H. Road, 24 Parganas (S), West Bengal-743368.                                                                               | 2015 |
| 27. | Amity University, Rajarhat, New Town, Dist. North 24 Parganas, West Bengal.                                                                                          | 2015 |

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