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Lok Sabha Question No. 3480 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-08
Subject: Education System
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: M. UDHAYAKUMAR

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3480 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2016

## Education System

## 3480. SHRI ADV. M. UDHAYAKUMAR:

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

(a) whether the Government is considering an aspect of building a sound education system with the involvement of the private sector;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether the quality of education could be enhanced by granting flexibility to States making teachers accountable and adopting blended learning approaches and computer aided learning; and

(d) if so, the steps proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (d):  'Some  Inputs  for  the  Draft  National  Education  Policy  (NEP),  2016'  has  been formulated,  wherein  several  reforms  in  curricula,  examinations,  governance,  regulation,  school standards,  teachers  &  faculty,  literacy  &  lifelong  learning,  skills  and  employability,  quality assurance, internationalization, research , innovation etc. have been proposed so as to build a sound education  system.  In  some  of  these  aspects,  the  involvement  of  the  private  sector  in  so  far  their constructive role can contribute in improving the quality of education has been outlined.  It has also been stated that  in  order  to  supplement  the  Government  efforts,  investment  in  education  by  private providers through philanthropy and corporate sector responsibility will be encouraged.

A concerted effort will be made to make ICT an integral part of education across all levels and domains  of  learning.  Programmes  for  enhancing  the  capacity,  motivation  and  accountability  of teachers to deliver quality education and improvements in learning outcomes of students will be accorded  priority.  Also,  in  the  changed  context,  role  of  learners  and  teachers  will  be  redefined  to promote adoption of a blended model of pedagogy with a combination of self-learning, practical and collaborative learning components.

Suggestions on 'Some Inputs for the Draft National Education Policy (NEP), 2016' have been invited from the relevant Ministries of the Government of India, all States and UTs, Hon'ble MPs and all stakeholders by 16 th August, 2016.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3479 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-08
Subject: Cancellation of Affiliation of Universities
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: B.N. CHANDRAPPA

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.3479 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2016

## Cancellation of Affiliation of Universities

## 3479. SHRI B.N. CHANDRAPPA:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  cancelled  the  affiliation  of  many  universities  for violation of University Grants Commission (UGC) norms;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the number of universities that have violated the norms, State-wise;
- (c) whether the Government is aware that the students of such universities are suffering due to such violation by the Universities; and
- (d) if so, the steps are being taken to protect the academic future of the students of such universities?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): The University Grants Commission (UGC) has informed that it has withdrawn the  recognition  of  two  universities  namely:  (i)  University  of  Kerala,  (ii)  University  of Calicut, for offering Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programmes for the academic session  2015-16.  The  UGC  has  not  agreed  to  continue  the  recognition  of  following Universities namely: (i) Mother Teresa Women's University, Tamil Nadu; (ii) Tamil Nadu Agriculture  University,  Tamil  Nadu;  (iii)  Tamil  University,  Tamil  Nadu;  (iv)  Periyar University, Tamil Nadu; (v) Bharathiar University, Tamil Nadu; (vi) Alagappa University, Tamil Nadu; (vii) Sikkim Manipal University, Gangtok; and (viii) Karanataka State Open University, Mysore, for offering ODL programmes for the academic session 2015-16.

Further,  the  UGC  has  informed  that  it  has  received  complaints  against  some Universities related to non-refund of fee, irregularities in admission, running illegal study centres, awarding back dated degrees, capitation fee, corruption in appointment, nonpayment of UGC scales, non-issue of mark sheets, etc. and the same have been sent to the concerned Universities for redress. The UGC has taken the following action on receipt of complaints against Private Universities:

- (i) UGC team visited 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.
- (ii) UGC  team  visited  EIILM  University  and  recommended  dissolution  of  the University.  The State Cabinet decided to dissolve the University.
- (iii) The  UGC  has  issued  Public  Notices  for  apprising  students  not  to  take admissions in EIILM University and Jodhpur National University.

The  UGC  has  also  informed  that  necessary  protection  is  provided  to  students enrolled  in  Universities.  The  UGC  has  also  directed  Universities  from  time  to  time  to follow rules/ regulations and circulars/ instructions/ notices, etc. of UGC.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3478 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-08
Subject: Students Union Election
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: C. MAHENDRAN

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.3478 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2016

## Students Union Election

## 3478. SHRI C. MAHENDRAN:

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

- (a) whether the University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued direction to all Central Universities located across the country to include None Of The Above (NOTA) as one of the option for conduction of students union election;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  UGC  has  received  any  response  in  this  regard  from  any  Central Universities; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (d):  The  University  Grants  Commission  (UGC)  has  informed  that  it  had  received references from student unions seeking inclusion of None Of The Above (NOTA) option in the voting system for Election of Students' Union. UGC had issued a letter to Vice-Chancellors of all universities to include the column NOTA option in the Electoral Voting Machines (EVMs) and ballot  papers,  while  conducting  student  elections  to  ensure  free  and  fair  elections  among student bodies. This letter is available at http://www.ugc.ac.in /pdfnews/5700045\_letter\_NOTA.pdf . The UGC has not received any response on the matter from Central Universities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3476 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-08
Subject: Number of Surprise Checks
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: ALOK SANJAR

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3476 TO BE ANSWERED ON 8 th  AUGUST, 2016

## Number of Surprise Checks

†3476. SHRI ALOK SANJAR: Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a) the State-wise number of surprise checks conducted in various colleges during the last three years and the current year; (b) the State-wise  number  and  names  of  the  colleges  found  without basic infrastructure and other facilities; and (c) the action taken by the Government against such colleges?

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

(a)  to  (c):  The  University  Grants  Commission  (UGC)  has  informed  that  it  does  not conduct surprise checks in colleges. However, it is mandatory for colleges affiliated to Universities to undergo assessment and accreditation by the bodies recognized by the UGC. The National assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and National Board of  Accreditation  (NBA)  are  recognized  by  the  UGC  for  conducting  accreditation  of Universities and colleges. Through the process of accreditation, a college can ascertain its strengths and weaknesses through an informed and participatory process. It  is  incumbent  upon  Universities  to  appraise  the  infrastructure  and  other facilities in colleges for the purpose of affiliation and maintenance of standards.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3475 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-08
Subject: IMPRINT
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: K. GOPAL

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3475 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2016

## IMPRINT

3475. DR. K. GOPAL:

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

- (a) whether Government/Ministries and Departments have entered into an agreement to collaborate for technology  development  covering  various  engineering  disciplines  with  the  institutes  like  the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and National Institutes of Technology (NITs);
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  said  initiative  is  part  of  the  Impacting  Research  Innovation  and  Technology (IMPRINT) of the Government; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a) to  (d):  Twenty  five  (25)  Ministries/  Departments  of  Government  of  India  have  signed  a Memorandum  of  Understanding  on  31 st March,  2016,  on  promoting  research  under  Impacting Research Innovation and Technology (IMPRINT), a flagship initiative of the Government which aims at addressing and providing solutions to the most relevant engineering challenges faced by the nation. The domains identified for the focus of the IMPRINT Initiative are:  (1) Health Care, (2)  Energy,  (3)  Sustainable  Habitat,  (4)  Nano  Technology  Hardware,  (5)  Water  Resources  and River  Systems,  (6)  Advanced  Materials,  (7)  Information  and  Communication  Technology,  (8) Manufacturing, (9) Security and Defence, and (10) Environmental Science and Climate Change. Each  of  these  Domain  areas  is  coordinated  by  an  Indian  Institute  of  Technology  (IIT)/  Indian Institute of Science (IISc). IIT Kanpur is coordinating this effort.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3473 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-08
Subject: Scheme of Mega Circuit Development
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: RAKESH SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†3473

## LOK SABHA ANSWERED ON 08.08.2016

## SCHEME OF MEGA CIRCUIT DEVELOPMENT

## †3473. SHRI RAKESH SINGH:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  implemented  any  scheme  of Mega Circuit Development under Tourism Infrastructure Development in Jabalpur;
- (b) if so, the amount allotted for this scheme so far; and
- (c) the details of balance amount and the time by which the same will be released?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

(DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a) to (c): Implementation  of  tourism  projects  sanctioned  by  the Union Government to State Governments through central financial assistance  under  its  scheme  is  the  primarily  responsibility  of  the State Government  including the State  Government  of  Madhya Pradesh.

The project for 'Development of Jabalpur as Mega Circuit' was sanctioned  for  Rs.4937.10  lakh  and  Rs.2768.58  lakh  was  released during  the  financial  year  2012-13  to  the  State  Government  of Madhya Pradesh under PIDDC scheme.

However, the Ministry of Finance delinked the PIDDC scheme from Union support from the financial year 2015-16 onward as per the  recommendation  of  the  Fourteenth  Finance  Commission  (FFC) was  accepted  regarding  higher  devolution  of  42%  to  States  from Union Taxes and Duties during its award period 2015-2020.

The  State  Governments are to complete the projects from their own resources.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3472 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-08
Subject: UGC Notification on Teaching Hours
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: SRIRAM MALYADRI

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.3472 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2016

## UGC Notification on Teaching Hours

## 3472. SHRI MALYADRI SRIRAM:

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

- (a) whether the Ministry is aware about the protest against the new University Grants Commission (UGC) notification about increasing of teaching hours;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  new  norms  would  overburden  to  teachers  and  drastically  reduce  the preparation time available resulting in degrading of quality of education; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and 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  (d):  The  University  Grants  Commission  (UGC)  notified  the  UGC  (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges  and  measures  for  the  maintenance  of  standards  in  Higher  Education)  (3rd Amendment),  Regulations, 2016  on 4 th May,  2016. Thereafter, in view of the discussions and suggestions from various quarters including Teachers associations, the UGC notified the UGC (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic  Staff  in  Universities  and  Colleges  and  measures  for  the  maintenance  of standards in Higher Education) (4th Amendment), Regulations, 2016 effective from 11 th July,  2016.  These  amendments  supersede  the  3 rd amendment  and  are  in  force  and being implemented. As a consequence of the 4 th amendment regulations, the teaching hours  have  been  restored  and  are  the  same  as  prescribed  in  the  principal  UGC regulations,  2010  on  minimum  qualifications  for  appointment  of  teachers  and  other academic  staff  in  universities  and  colleges.  In  addition,  the  scope  of  direct  teaching hours  would  continue  to  include  lectures/tutorials/practicals/project  supervision/field work.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3471 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-08
Subject: Impact of Climate Change on World Tourism
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: ASADUDDIN OWAISI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3471 ANSWERED ON 08.08.2016

## IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON WORLD TOURISM

## 3471. SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  apprehending  adverse  impact  of climate change  on  global tourism, World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has outlined preparedness  by  sectors  for  climate  change  alleviation  measures  for different stakeholders in tourism industry;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is aware that WTTC has published a report on Travel and Tourism,  2015  connecting  global climate action and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether  the  Government  has  gone  through  the  report  to  improve  its tourism sector as outlined in the report; and
- (e) if so, the action taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

(DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a) to (d): Yes, Madam. The WTTC  has published the report 'Connecting Global Climate  Action'  in  2015.  This  report  outlines  the  progress  the  Travel  and Tourism sector has made since the initial publication of 'Leading the Challenge on Climate Change' and the sectors' renewed commitments and priorities and serves as a roadmap for further industry collaboration and collective advancement.
- (e): Ministry  of  Tourism  has  evolved  Comprehensive  Sustainable  Tourism Criteria  (STCI)  for  three  major  segments  of  the  tourism  industry,  namely accommodation, tour operators; Beaches, Backwaters, Lakes and River sectors which is applicable for the entire country. Furthermore,  guidelines for approval of  Hotel  Projects  at  the  implementation  stage  and  also  for  Classification/Reclassification of operational hotels under various categories mandate incorporation  of  various  eco-friendly  measures  like  installation  of  Sewage Treatment Plant, Rain water Harvesting,  Waste Management System, Pollution Control  and  Introduction  of  non-Chlorofluorocarbon  equipment  for  refrigeration and air conditioners, energy and water conservation measures.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3469 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-08
Subject: Central University
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: B. SREERAMULU

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3469 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2016

## Central University

## 3469. SHRI B. SRIRAMULU:

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

- (a) whether the number of Doctoral Enrollments in Central Universities has increased over the years; and
- (b) if so, the details of Ph. D. enrollments in Central Universities from 2000 to 2015?

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

- (a) : Yes, Madam.
- (b) :  The  University  Grants  Commission  has  informed  that  the  data  for  the  years  2000  to 2004  is  not  available.  However,  the  available  details  of  Ph.D.  enrolment  in  Central Universities for the years 2005 to 2015 is as under:-

| As on      |   No. of Ph.D. enrolment |
|------------|--------------------------|
| 31.03.2005 |                    10497 |
| 31.03.2006 |                    12854 |
| 31.03.2007 |                    12874 |
| 31.03.2008 |                    17051 |
| 31.03.2009 |                    19404 |
| 31.03.2010 |                    21597 |
| 31.03.2011 |                    23063 |
| 31.03.2012 |                    24580 |
| 31.03.2013 |                    25383 |
| 31.03.2014 |                    25992 |
| 31.03.2015 |                    27001 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3467 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-08
Subject: Curriculum on Diseases
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: SAKSHI SWAMI MAHARAJ

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3467

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2016

## Curriculum on Diseases

†3467. DR. SWAMI SAKSHIJI MAHARAJ:

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

(a) whether the Government proposes that information regarding various types of diseases, initial symptoms and their prevention be included in the curriculum in the schools across the country including Uttar Pradesh; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a)  &  (b)  The  information  regarding  various  types  of  diseases,  their  symptoms  and  their prevention are already incorporated in the textbooks of classes IV, V, IX and XII developed by National  Council  of  Educational  Research  and  Training  (NCERT).  The  content  related  to  the treatment of life style diseases like hypertension have been included in the syllabi of Health and Physical Education at Secondary Stage.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched a 'Comprehensive School Health Programme' in all the schools affiliated to it including the ones situated in Uttar Pradesh with a focus on presenting important causes of diseases and disability by helping school children,  staff,  family  and  community  to  care  for  themselves,  take  informed  decisions  over circumstances  that  affect  their  health  and  create  conditions  that  are  conducive  to  health.  The Board has published four volumes of Health Manuals for classes I-XII which discuss in detail various diseases and their prevention.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3466 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-08
Subject: Portal e-Gyankosh
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: S.SELVAKUMARA CHINNAYAN

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3466 TO BE ANSWERED ON 8 th AUGUST, 2016

## Portal e-Gyankosh

3466. SHRI S. SELVAKUMARA CHINNAYAN: Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a)  whether  the  Indira  Gandhi  National  Open  University  (IGNOU)  has  taken  a  decision  to reactivate its popular educational resource portal e-Gyankosh on as-is-where-is basis; (b) if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be re-launched; and
2. (c) the response received in this regard and the present status of the said portal?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  &  (b):  Yes  Madam.  As  per  the  information  furnished  by  Indira  Gandhi  National  Open University  (IGNOU),  e-Gyankosh  has  already  been  re-launched  by  the  university  w.e.f.  16 th February, 2016. (c): The University has received overwhelming response upon re-activation of e-Gyankosh. The portal (http://egyankosh.ac.in) is operational and since its re-launch, e-Gyankosh has 3,25,858 active users with 20,869 new users registering.

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