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Lok Sabha Question No. 1234 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-08
Subject: Staff and fund shortage at SAI
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Adv. Adoor Prakash

## Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports

## Government of India Department of Sports

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1234 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2025

Staff and fund shortage at SAI

1234 Adv. Adoor Prakash:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  noted  the  concerns  raised  by  the Parliamentary Standing Committee over severe shortage of funds and staff for the better functioning of Sports Authority of India (SAI);
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether a number of sanctioned posts are lying vacant in SAI, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (d) the details of the measures taken by the Government to address these issues; and
- (e)  the  details  of  projects  proposals  received,  approved,  amount funds  provided  and  utilized  under  'Khelo  India'  scheme  since  its inception, State/UT-wise?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS [DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA]

- (a) to (d): Yes, Sir.  The  Government  has  taken  note  of the observations of the Parliamentary Standing Committee regarding the shortage of funds and staff in the Sports Authority of India (SAI).

The budget allocation to SAI is based on the proposals submitted by them for the respective financial year. Any additional requirements that arise during the year are examined at the RE stage and, where appropriate, considered through supplementary grants. A total of 1,191 posts are lying vacant in the SAI. The recruitment process of certain posts has already been initiated. (e)  'Sports' being a State Subject, the responsibility of promotion of sports  rests  primarily  with  the  respective  State/UT  Governments. Central Government supplements efforts of the State/UT Governments for bridging critical gaps in sports infrastructure.  Further,  receiving of proposals  under  Khelo  India  Scheme  is  an  ongoing  process. The details of the sports infrastructure projects approved and their physical and financial progress, under Khelo India Scheme across the country,  are  available  in  public  domain  on  the  dashboard  of  the Ministry at https://mdsd.kheloindia.gov.in.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1229 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-08
Subject: Shortage of Funds in Delhi University
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Subbarayan K, Com. Selvaraj V

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1229 ANSWERED ON 08.12.2025

## Shortage of Funds in Delhi University

1229.  Shri Subbarayan K: Com. Selvaraj V:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether it is a fact that the Delhi University is running at Rs.462 crore deficit in the current financial year 2025-26 as compared to Rs.248 crore last year and if so, the details of the reasons therefor;
- (b)  whether  it  is  also  a  fact  that  the  UGC  allocation  is  not  raised  proportionately considering the increase in the staff salary and other recurring expenditures and the university had to increase the student fee to meet the expenditures to a certain extent;
- (c)  if so, the details of the increase in the expenditures of the university and the UGC grants during the last three years;
- (d)  the details of the increase in the student fees during the same period; and
- (e)  the details of the Government's plan to solve the financial crunch problem of the Delhi University?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (DR. SUKANTA MAJUMDAR)

(a) to (e): Ministry of Education releases block grant to University Grants Commission (UGC) under 'Grants to Central Universities' which in turn allocates funds to Central Universities  (CUs),  including  Delhi  University  (DU),  based  on  their  requirements, expenditure incurred during  the  previous  year  as  well  as  availability  of  funds.  As  per information received from UGC, the grants to Delhi University under Salary and Recurring heads have been consistently increased during the last three years. Further, no such instance of fund-deficit led fee increase has been reported by Delhi University to this Ministry. UGC has intimated a fund allocation of Rs. 821 Crores to Delhi University in Financial Year 2025-26 so far.

Delhi University is an autonomous institution created under the Act of Parliament which  is  governed  by  its  own  Acts,  Statutes,  Ordinances  and  Regulations  etc.  made thereunder and is competent to take decision in academic and administrative matters of the University including increasing of fees.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1227 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-08
Subject: Infrastructure Project in Manipur under KIS
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Dr. Angomcha Bimol Akoijam

## Government of India Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports

## Department of Sports

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1227 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2025

Infrastructure Project in Manipur under KIS

1227. Dr. Angomcha Bimol Akoijam:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of all Infrastructure projects sanctioned under the Khelo India  Scheme  (KIS)  in  the  State  of  Manipur,  along  with  the  name  and location of each project;
- (b)  the  total  fund  sanctioned  and  released  so  far  for  each  of  such projects; and
- (c)  the  present  status  and  expected  timeline  for  completion  of  each project, along with reasons for delay, if any?

## THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## ANSWER [ DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA ]

(a) to (c) The details of the sports infrastructure projects approved and their  sanctioned  cost,  funds  released  and  their  physical  and  financial progress, under Khelo India Scheme, across the country, including in the State of Manipur, are available in public domain on the dashboard of the Ministry at https://mdsd.kheloindia.gov.in. The timeline of completion of infrastructure projects sanctioned under the Scheme is two years from the  date  of  its  sanction.  The  responsibility  of  executing  the  projects rests with the grantee.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1225 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-08
Subject: Principal Posts for Senior Secondary Schools in Lakshadweep
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Muhammed Hamdullah Sayeed

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION AND LITERACY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1225 ANSWERED ON 08.12.2025

## Principal Posts for Senior Secondary Schools in Lakshadweep

1225. Shri Muhammed Hamdullah Sayeed:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government is aware that out of eleven sanctioned Principal posts for senior secondary schools in Lakshadweep, nine still remain vacant, if so, the details thereof;
- (b)   whether the Government proposes to fill these vacant Principal posts through a transparent and merit-based recruitment process and if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether any action has been taken by the Government regarding the appointment of ineligible individuals to Principal positions in the past, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  the steps being taken by the Government to ensure that only qualified individuals with requisite experience are appointed to lead schools in Lakshadweep?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (d): Education being a subject in the Concurrent List of the Constitution, an overwhelming  majority  of  the  schools  in  the  country  come  under  the  administrative control of the concerned State Governments/Union Territory administrations. Filling up of vacancies is a continuous process and vacancies of teaching and non-teaching staff arise due to retirement, resignation, promotion and additional requirement on account of  up-gradation  /  sanctioning  of  new  streams  as  well  as  enhancement  of  students' strength.  Further,  Central  Government periodically  reviews  filling  up of  vacancies  by States/UTs through regular meetings and advisories.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1224 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-08
Subject: New Income Tax Return Forms
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Sudheer Gupta, Shri Chavan Ravindra Vasantrao, Shri Dhairyasheel Sambhajirao Mane

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1224

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025/AGRAHAYANA 17, 1947 (SAKA)

## NEW INCOME TAX RETURN FORMS

## 1224. Shri Sudheer Gupta:

Shri Chavan Ravindra Vasantrao:

Shri Dhairyasheel Sambhajirao Mane:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to release the new Income-Tax Return (ITR) forms and related rules under the simplified Income Tax Act, 2025 by January 2026;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the salient features and objectives;
- (c) whether the Government has consulted tax experts, industry bodies and other stakeholders before finalising the new rules and forms;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the response of the Government thereto;
- (e) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to ensure that the simplified ITR forms are user-friendly and reduce the compliance burden on taxpayers; and
- (f) the manner in which tax payers benefit from the simplified ITR framework in terms of filing process, assessment mechanisms and taxpayer services?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

- (a) & (b): Incometax Act, 2025 ('the Act') has been enacted on 21st August, 2025 to replace the existing Income-tax Act, 1961. The Income-tax Act, 2025 is slated to be effective from tax year 2026-27. Further, in consequence of the enactment of the said Act, notification of the consequent Rules and Forms are in the process of being notified.

In the context of Income-tax Return (ITR) forms, consolidation and simplification of the ITR forms, which is required to be made effective for the Assessment Year 2026-27, are in process as they will be notified as per provisions of Income-tax Act, 1961. Furthermore, ITR forms relating to Income-tax Act, 2025 will require the changes in consequence of amendments to the said Act made during Budget, 2026, and, accordingly, ITRs pertaining to the first tax-year 2026-27 shall be notified prior to FY 2027-28.

- (c) to (f): Committee  formulated  by  the  CBDT  on  simplification  of  Income  Tax  Returns  is carrying out extensive consultations with tax experts, institutional bodies, and field formations of the Income-tax Department. The committee is in process of formulating the ITR Forms, outcome thereof, will be reflected later in the notified forms.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1220 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-08
Subject: KISCE Under Khelo India Scehme
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Bastipati Nagaraju, Shri Kesineni Sivanath, Dr. Sambit Patra

## Government of India Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports

## Department of Sports

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1220 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2025

KISCE Under Khelo India Scehme

1220. Shri Bastipati Nagaraju: Shri Kesineni Sivanath: Dr. Sambit Patra:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  number  and  details  of  Khelo  India  State  Centres  of  Excellence (KISCE)  and  accredited  sports  academies  recognised  under  the  Khelo India  scheme  across  the  country,  State/UT-wise  including  Odisha  and District-wise in Andhra Pradesh;
- (b)  the  details  of  the  total  funds  sanctioned,  released  and  utilized  for sports  infrastructure  and  development  projects  to  these  centres  and academies  under  the  said  scheme  during  the  last  five  years  and  the current year, State/UT-wise and centre-wise in Andhra Pradesh;
- (c) the details of accredited/established new KISCE during the last five years and the current year, year wise, along with the steps taken by the Government  to  establish  new  KISCE  across  the  country  with  special focus on North-Eastern States and Odisha;
- (d)  whether  any  proposal  has  been  sent  by  the  State  Governments, particularly the Government of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, for accreditation, recognition or financial assistance under the said Scheme during  the  last  five  years  and  the  current  year,  year-wise  including proposals submitted and their status of approval; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor ?

THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## ANSWER [ DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA ]

(a) to (e) State/UT-wise number and details of Khelo India State Centres of  Excellence  and  accredited  sports  academies  recognised  under  the Khelo  India  Scheme  across  the  country,  including  in  Andhra  Pradesh, Odisha, and North-Eastern States, are available in public domain on the dashboard of the Ministry at https://dashboard.kheloindia.gov.in.

Funds are released Scheme-wise and not State-wise or component-wise in  this  Ministry.  Details  of  funds  released  under  Khelo  India  Scheme across  the  country,  including  in  Andhra  Pradesh,  Odisha,  and  NorthEastern  States,  including  for  sports  infrastructure  and  development projects during the last five years and the current year are as under:

| Year    |   Funds released under Khelo India Scheme (in Rs. crore) |
|---------|----------------------------------------------------------|
| 2020-21 |                                                   338.06 |
| 2021-22 |                                                   764.29 |
| 2022-23 |                                                   596.39 |
| 2023-24 |                                                   872.2  |
| 2024-25 |                                                   620.75 |
| 2025-26 |                                                   599.12 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1214 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-08
Subject: Incentives and Tax Concessions for Industries in Barmer
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Ummeda Ram Beniwal

Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1214

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 08, 2025/AGRAHAYANA 17, 1947 (SAKA)

## INCENTIVES AND TAX CONCESSIONS FOR INDUSTRIES IN BARMER

## † 1214. SHRI UMMEDA RAM BENIWAL:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be please to state:

- (a) whether any special financial incentives/tax concessions are proposed by the Government for industries to be established in Barmer district in Rajasthan particularly for the upcoming refinery and petrochemical complex;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether similar incentives are being provided to Rajasthan and other industrial hubs of the country, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

- (a)  &  (b): No  special  financial  incentives/tax  concessions  have  been  proposed  by  the Government of India.
- (c): There is no State specific incentives for any refinery or petrochemical complex under the Income-tax Act  1961.  However,  there  are  certain  limited  exemptions  under  Section  10  of Income Tax Act, 1961 available to a foreign company in respect of crude oil, which are listed as under:
- (i) Section 10(48)
- (ii) Section 10 (48A)
- (iii)         Section 10 (48B)

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1210 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-08
Subject: Kasturirangan Report on ESA in Kerala
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Adv Dean Kuriakose

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1210

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2025

## Kasturirangan Report on ESA in Kerala

## 1210.     ADV DEAN KURIAKOSE:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has approved the final notification of the recommendations of the Kasturirangan Report demarcating the Eco-Sensitive Area (ESA) in Kerala;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to consider the special circumstances, like High Density of population in Kerala before the final notification; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a)to  (d)  In  order  to  protect  the  rich  biodiversity  of  Western  Ghats  region,  this  Ministry  has  republished the draft notification on Ecologically Sensitive Area of Western Ghats, vide S.O. 3060(E) dated 31.07.2024 with an area of 56,825 square kilometer spread across six States, namely, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, based on the report submitted by the High Level Working Group (HLWG).

The Government of Kerala has submitted revised proposal on 02.11.2024, requesting for declaring 8590.69 sq. km. area in 98 villages spread across 29 talukas in 12 districts as Ecologically Sensitive Area  based  on  the  verification  of  the  suggestions  received  from  the  Local  Self  Government Department.

Moreover, Ministry has also received comments/objections/suggestions on the draft notification S.O. 3060  (E)  dated  31.07.2024  from  various  stakeholders  and  the  same  were  sent  to  the  State Governments for providing Comments/Views on the matter.

The  issues  raised  by  the  respective  State  Governments,  including  Kerala  are  examined  by  a Committee constituted by the Ministry in a holistic manner, keeping in view the conservation aspects of  the  disaster  prone  pristine  ecosystem,  and  the  rights,  privileges,  needs  and  developmental aspirations of the region.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1209 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-08
Subject: Effectiveness of Smog Towers
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Shri Arun Govil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1209

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2025

## Effectiveness of Smog Towers

1209.    SHRI ARUN GOVIL:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Meerut figures among the most polluted cities in NCR;
- (b) if so,  whether Smog Towers have been installed to contain Air Pollution in Delhi with an estimated potential of curbing the degree and extent of pollution even by 75 percent; (c) the extent to which Smog Towers have been observed to be effective enough in Delhi; and (d) the time by which the Government proposes to equip Meerut and Hapur in Meerut Lok Sabha
- Constituency with Smog Towers in case of its having been found effective in Delhi ?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

- (a) to (d): Meerut  city  is  covered  under  the  National  Clean  Air  Programme  (NCAP)  and funded  under  XVth  Finance  Commission  Million-Plus  City  Challenge  Fund  as  an  air  quality performance linked grant.

Meerut city recorded 203 'good' days (AQI≤200) and 159 'bad' days (AQI>200) in 2022, whereas in 2024, it recorded 285 'good' days and 81 'bad' days, indicating a significant increase in 'good' air quality days in 2024 as compared to 2022. Further, the efforts made under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) through implementation of clean air action plans by Meerut city have shown reduction of 16.8% in annual average PM10 concentrations in FY 2024-25 as compared to FY 2017-18.

A smog tower was installed in Anand Vihar, Delhi and it has shown the reduction of up to 20% for PM2.5 and PM10 levels for distance 200-400 m.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1204 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-08
Subject: CSR Regulatory Frameworks
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: Mrs Ruchi Vira

†1204. Mrs Ruchi Vira:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  local  businesses  and  the  corporate sector in Moradabad district of Uttar Pradesh are facing several challenges related to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) benefits and complex  regulatory frameworks  which  limit  their  capacity  to  contribute  to  growth  and  inclusive development;
- (b)  if  so,  the  steps  taken  to  simplify  compliance  procedures  and  promote  CSR initiatives to benefit disadvantaged communities in the district; and
- (c) if  not,  the reasons for not prioritizing the creation of a favourable corporate
- environment in the district?

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1204

ANSWERED ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025/AGRAHAYANA 17, 1947 (SAKA)

## CSR REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS QUESTION

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS   AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

[SHRI HARSH MALHOTRA]

- (a) to (c): No such specific information has come to notice of the Government.

The philosophy of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is to engage corporates as partners  in  the  socio-economic  development  of  the  country  by  leveraging  their managerial efficiency, best practices, technology and innovation in the delivery of public goods and services. For the companies mandated to incur CSR expenditure, it  is  a  board  driven  process.  The  Board  of  the  company  is  empowered  to  plan, decide,  execute  and  monitor  CSR  activities  of  the  company  based  on  the recommendation  of  its  CSR  Committee.  The  existing  CSR  legal  provisions regarding formation of CSR committee, formulation of CSR policy, Annual Action Plan  on  CSR,  identification  of  the  project  and  area  in  which  project  will  be implemented, certification of CSR expenditure by Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and audit of CSR expenditure by statutory auditors, etc., provide adequate mechanisms to  ensure  transparency  and  accountability.  The  Board  has  to  ensure  that  the approved amount has been spent on the assigned activity(ies).  The Government does not issue any direction to the companies to spend in any particular activity or for any particular community.

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