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Lok Sabha Question No. 289 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-22
Subject: Exchange of Enclaves
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE, NAGENDRA KUMAR PRADHAN, RAHUL RAMESH SHEWALE, VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.289

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.07.2015

EXCHANGE OF ENCLAVES

289.		DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE:

SHRI NAGENDRA KUMAR PRADHAN:

SHRI RAHUL SHEWALE:

SHRI VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)	whether a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between India and Bangladesh on the issue of exchange of enclaves between the countries;

(b)	if so, the details thereof;

(c)	the details of agreement for transfer of land, population etc. between both the countries;

(d)	the extent to which issue of infiltration from Bangladesh into the country is likely to be checked;

(e)	whether Indian map along Bangladesh border will be changed after implementation of said agreement; and

(f)		if so, the details thereof and the time by which map will be finalised?

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#### 2 ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

[GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD)]

(a) & (b) 	Yes, an “Agreement between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Concerning the Demarcation of the Land Boundary between India and Bangladesh and Related Matters” was signed at New Delhi on May 16, 1974. The Protocol to the Agreement was signed at Dhaka on September 6, 2011. Instruments of Ratification of the Agreement were exchanged on June 6, 2015.

(c) 	The implementation of the Agreement will result in a fixed demarcated boundary in all the un-demarcated segments of the India-Bangladesh border. It will also result in the exchange of 111 Indian enclaves (with a total area of 17,160.63 acres) in Bangladesh with 51 Bangladesh enclaves (with an area of 7,110.02 acres) in India and preservation of the status quo on territories in adverse possession. Moreover, with the adjustment of adverse possessions in the implementation of the Protocol, India will receive 2777.038 acres of land and transfer 2267.682 acres of land to Bangladesh. The Agreement provides enclave residents with the right of staying on where they are, or moving to the mainland of Bangladesh or India, as the case may be.

(d)  The implementation of the 2011 Protocol to the Agreement is expected to result in better management and coordination of the border and strengthening of our ability to deal with illegal activities and trans-border crimes along the India-Bangladesh border.

(e) & (f) 	Yes, the external boundaries of India will change with the implementation of this Agreement. The changes are specified in the Constitution (One Hundredth Amendment) Bill, 2015 that was considered and passed by Rajya Sabha on 6 th May and 11 th May, 2015 and by Lok Sabha on 7 th May, 2015. On this basis, work on finalization of maps is underway.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 285 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-22
Subject: Afghanistan President&#39;s Visit to India
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: KRISTAPPA NIMMALA, GEETHA KOTHAPALLI

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.285

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.07.2015

AFGHANISTAN PRESIDENT’S VISIT TO INDIA

285.    	SHRI NIMMALA KRISTAPPA:

SHRIMATI KOTHAPALLI GEETHA:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) 	whether the President of Afghanistan has visited India;

(b) 	if so, the details thereof including major agreements signed during the visit along with the benefit to our country from such visits; and

(c) 	if not, the reasons for not signing MoUs and the areas identified so far?

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THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

[GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD)]

(a) to (c)	At the invitation of Rashtrapatiji, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Mohammad Ashraf Ghani paid a State Visit to India from April 27-29, 2015. During this visit, he held extensive discussions with Prime Minister covering areas of bilateral cooperation undertaken under the India-Afghanistan Strategic Partnership agreement, and on the international regional security environment confronting both countries. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to patiently and systematically work towards further strengthening of the Strategic Partnership, with a clear focus on the long term relationship between the two countries. They also expressed determination to work together to combat and defeat the scourge of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.

To further strengthen bilateral cooperation activities in the security and economic fields, and in the field of people-to- people exchanges it was agreed that the following agreements would be finalized shortly: (i) Extradition Treaty between India and Afghanistan; (ii) Agreement on Transfer of Sentenced Persons between India and Afghanistan; (iii) Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) in Criminal Matters between India and Afghanistan; (iv) Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) in Civil and Commercial Matters between India and Afghanistan; (v) Motor Vehicles  Agreement  for the  Regulation  of Passenger,  Personal and Cargo Vehicular Traffic between India and Afghanistan; and (vi) MOU on Visa Free Entry for holders of Diplomatic Passports.

A united, sovereign, peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan is in India’s interest. The recent State Visit of the Afghan President once again underlines India’s long term commitment to assist the Afghan people in their efforts to build a strong, stable and secure Afghanistan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 279 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-22
Subject: Complaints Received in CVC
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: SUBHASH RAMRAO BHAMRE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AND TRAINING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 279

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.07.2015)

## COMPLAINTS RECEIVED IN CVC

## 279. DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  any  complaint  has  been  received  by  the  Government/CVC  regarding  willful withholding  of  payments  to  various  Small  Scale  Industries  by  officials  working  in Instrumentation India Limited, Kota;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the details of the action taken by the Government/CVC in this regard?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office. (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

(a) & (b):  1. As  per  information  received  from  the  Department  of  Heavy  Industry,  the following complaints were received regarding willful withholding of payments to various Small Scale Industries (SSI) by officials working in Instrumentation India Limited (IL), Kota:

- i.  A letter dated 12/7/2013 and a reminder dated 4/9/2013 from Shri Sanjay Dhotre, MP, Lok Sabha pointing out that a fraud is being perpetrated in the matter of payment of dues to 35 SSI Units and requesting the matter be probed, order be issued for release of payment to M/s Capital Electrical Limited (CEL) and the financial affairs of the company be gone into.
- ii.  A letter dated 22.07.2013 and a reminder dated 9/9/2013 from Shri Jai Prakash Narayan Singh, MP,  Rajya  Sabha  inter-alia urging that an enquiry by Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) be instituted against erring officers of IL Kota for gross violation, fraud,  cheating  and  forgery  by  not  adhering  to  the  terms  and  conditions  of  purchase orders that the company's financial position be gone through by Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) to find out as to why it is showing inability to release payments despite receiving financial package.
2. Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) received a complaint dated 22.07.2013 alleging nonpayment of dues to 35  SSI units  even  after  a  period  of  three  years  from  Shri  Jai  Prakash Narayan Singh, MP, Rajya Sabha and the same was sent for necessary action to Department of Heavy Industry on 19.08.2013.
4. (c):      As  reported  by  the  Department  of  Heavy  Industry,  the  references  regarding  delayed payment/non-payment to SSIs brought to their notice were viewed seriously and the Department pursued  the  matters  with  the  management  of  Instrumentation  India  Limited  (IL),  Kota  for  a speedy  redressal.  The  Department  also  issued  written  instructions  to  the  management  on 15.3.2013 to look into the matter of payment of outstanding dues to Small Scale Industries (SSI) units and settle the same as expeditiously as possible.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 278 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-22
Subject: Filling up of Backlog Vacancies
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: SHIVKUMAR CHANABASAPPA UDASI

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS

DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AND TRAINING

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 278**

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.07.2015)

**FILLING UP OF BACKLOG VACANCIES**

**278. 	SHRI SHIVKUMAR UDASI:**

Will the **PRIME MINISTER** be pleased to state:

(a)	whether the Government has received any complaints about violation of rules relating to 	filling up of backlog vacancies in various Departments;

(b) 	if so, the details thereof and the number of vacancies still pending for filling up in various 	Departments, cadre-wise; and

(c) 	the action taken by the Government for filling up backlog vacancies?

**ANSWER**

Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office. (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

(a) to (c):  The complaints/references relating to non-filling up backlog reserved vacancies in various Departments of the Government, as and when received, are forwarded to the concerned Department for appropriate action. The respective Departments/Ministries are required to take action for filling up of backlog vacancies identified from time to time.

As per information received from Ministries/Departments, 48034 backlog reserved vacancies for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes were filled up during the Special Recruitment Drive concluded on 31.3.2012. After the conclusion of the Drive, 19,676 backlog reserved vacancies were filled up.

The Government constituted a Committee in July, 2013 under the Chairmanship of Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to make an in depth analysis of the reasons for backlog of filling up of reserved vacancies and suggest measures to enhance the employability of reserved category candidates.

The Committee submitted its report and based on the recommendations of the Committee, deliverables to constitute in-house expert committee to identify backlog reserved vacancies, study the reasons for non-filling up of backlog reserved vacancies, review of educational qualifications and to conduct Special Recruitment Drive were communicated to the Ministries/ Departments to reduce the backlog vacancies for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes in posts and services in the Central Government.

Apart from the Special Recruitment Drive to be launched after the identification and review of backlog reserved vacancies as described above, it was also decided that each Ministry/Department should  initiate Special Recruitment Drive from the very beginning of the constitution of the Committee till the launch of the Drive from October, 2015 in respect of the backlog reserved vacancies in the Secretariat, attached/subordinate offices, Central Public Sector Enterprises, etc. as a concerted and continuous effort to reduce the gap of backlog reserved vacancies.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 277 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-22
Subject: Registration of Complaints
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: VIJAY KUMAR S.R.

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY**

**DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.277**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 22** **ND** **JULY, 2015**

**REGISTRATION OF COMPLAINTS**

**277. SHRI S.R. VIJAYAKUMAR:**

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:

(a) 	whether both the public and private sector telecom companies have outsourced their call centre and complaint registration jobs;

(b) 	if so, the details thereof;

(c) 	whether Government plans to direct the telecom companies to attend subscribers complaints by themselves to respond properly to the complaints of the customer; and

(d)	 if so, the details thereof and if not, the other measures taken by the Government to make the operators to have a direct interaction with customers?

ANSWER

**THE MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY**

**(SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)**

1. to (d **)** The information is being collected and will be laid on the table of the House.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 276 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-22
Subject: Indians Facing Problems in International Marine Borders
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAJESHBHAI NARANBHAI CHUDASAMA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.276

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.07.2015

Indians Facing Problems in International Marine Borders

276.		SHRI RAJESHBHAI CHUDASAMA:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)   	whether the Government is aware of the fact that a lot of fishermen from India are regularly facing problems on international marine borders;

(b)    	if so, the efforts made by the Central Government to help these fishermen and the details thereof;

(c) 	whether Government is mulling to adopt any foreign policy initiative in the wake of problems faced by Indian fishermen along the international marine borders; and

(d)  	if so, the details thereof?

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THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

[GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD)]

(a) to (d)	Yes. The Government attaches the highest priority to the safety, security and welfare of Indian fishermen. Our Missions and Posts regularly seek consular access to Indian fishermen detained in foreign countries, ensure their welfare and also pursue their early release and repatriation, along with their boats.

Given the humanitarian and livelihood dimensions of this issue, the Government has put in place several bilateral mechanisms to ensure cooperation and understanding between India and the countries concerned, to promote the safety and security of Indian fishermen.

In the case of Pakistan, we have a bilateral Agreement on Consular Access, signed in May 2008. The India-Pakistan Joint Judicial Committee, consisting of retired judges from both countries, visit jails in both countries, to review the situation of prisoners, including fishermen, on both sides.

In the case of Sri Lanka, our Mission works closely with the Sri Lankan Ministry of Defence, the Attorney General’s Office and the law enforcement agencies concerned, to secure the release and repatriation of our fishermen. There is a Joint Working Group on Fisheries and a Joint Committee on Fisheries, which take up fishermen’s issues for resolution on basis of the bilateral Understanding on Practical Arrangements of October 2008. In addition, talks are also held from time to time between Fishermen’s Associations in India and Sri Lanka.

In the case of Bangladesh, our Mission works closely with the Bangladesh Ministry of Home Affairs and the law enforcement agencies to secure the early release and repatriation of detained Indian fishermen.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 275 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-22
Subject: Visit of Pilgrims to Shrines Abroad
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: SADASHIV KISAN LOKHANDE

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.271

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.07.2015

CHARGES AGAINST OFFICIALS

271.		SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)	the number of diplomats, low ranking and officers or locally hired staff, under scanner for various charges including that of corruption;

(b)	the details thereof, rank-wise and mission-wise;

(c)	the number of diplomats called back/suspended/charge sheeted/sent on leave against whom various charges have been proved; and

(d)	the steps taken or being taken by the Government to ensure that diplomats in various missions abroad follow code of conduct?

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#### ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

[GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD)]

(a) to (c)	In the last three years, 41 complaints have been received against officials in our Missions/Posts abroad. These complaints relate to poor condition of the visitors’ waiting areas, harassment of applicants by requesting uncalled-for documents, non-availability of exact amount as change to pay passport/visa fees, refusal to attest documents, rude behaviour by reception/security/consular staff, delays in processing of passport/visa applications, fraudulent issue of passports, unfair termination of services of local staff, financial irregularities, service staff related problems and sexual harassment. 23 India-based officials and 25 locally recruited staff were named in these 41 complaints. Our Missions and Posts have taken action in each case against the erring officials, as per the rules applicable. In four cases, officials were recalled to headquarters from their postings.

These complaints were against specified individual officials in Missions and Posts. In addition, complaints and grievances received on consular matters such as delay in passport and visa delivery, queries pertaining to transportation of mortal remains, services of Outsourced Service Providers, etc. are dealt with promptly whenever received.

(d)	Our diplomats in various Missions/Posts abroad are bound by the provisions of the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 274 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-22
Subject: Look North East and West Policy
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: GEETHA KOTHAPALLI

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.274

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.07.2015

LOOK NORTH EAST AND WEST POLICY

274.  		SHRIMATI KOTHAPALLI GEETHA:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

1. whether the Government is working on a Look North East and West Policy;
2. if so, the details thereof and the progress made so far; and
3. if not, the reasons therefor?
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#### 2 ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

[GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD)]

1. No. There is no existing policy with the title “Look North East and West” nor is a policy with such a name in process of being formulated in MEA.

(b) & (c)    Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 273 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-22
Subject: Circular Train
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RANJANBEN BHATT

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 273**

TO BE ANSWERED ON JULY 22, 2015

**CIRCULAR TRAIN**

**No.273.	SHRIMATI RANJANBEN BHATT:**

Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

1. the details of proposals to run circular train in various cities including in Delhi;
2. if so, the details thereof; and
3. the time by which the work is likely to be commenced in this regard?

**ANSWER**

**THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT**

**(SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)**

(a):	Ministry of Urban Development has not received any proposal from the State Government(s) to run circular train in various cities including Delhi.

(b)&(c):	Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 271 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-22
Subject: Charges against Officials
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: ASADUDDIN OWAISI

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.271

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.07.2015

CHARGES AGAINST OFFICIALS

271.		SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)	the number of diplomats, low ranking and officers or locally hired staff, under scanner for various charges including that of corruption;

(b)	the details thereof, rank-wise and mission-wise;

(c)	the number of diplomats called back/suspended/charge sheeted/sent on leave against whom various charges have been proved; and

(d)	the steps taken or being taken by the Government to ensure that diplomats in various missions abroad follow code of conduct?

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#### ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

[GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD)]

(a) to (c)	In the last three years, 41 complaints have been received against officials in our Missions/Posts abroad. These complaints relate to poor condition of the visitors’ waiting areas, harassment of applicants by requesting uncalled-for documents, non-availability of exact amount as change to pay passport/visa fees, refusal to attest documents, rude behaviour by reception/security/consular staff, delays in processing of passport/visa applications, fraudulent issue of passports, unfair termination of services of local staff, financial irregularities, service staff related problems and sexual harassment. 23 India-based officials and 25 locally recruited staff were named in these 41 complaints. Our Missions and Posts have taken action in each case against the erring officials, as per the rules applicable. In four cases, officials were recalled to headquarters from their postings.

These complaints were against specified individual officials in Missions and Posts. In addition, complaints and grievances received on consular matters such as delay in passport and visa delivery, queries pertaining to transportation of mortal remains, services of Outsourced Service Providers, etc. are dealt with promptly whenever received.

(d)	Our diplomats in various Missions/Posts abroad are bound by the provisions of the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 270 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-22
Subject: Inclusion of Constitution Subject
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: HARISH DWIVEDI

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT**

**DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 270**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.07.2015**

**Inclusion of Constitution as Subject**

**†270. SHRI HARISH CHANDRA ALIAS HARISH DWIVEDI:**

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

1. whether the Government proposes to introduce Constitution as compulsory subject at intermediate and graduate level to familiarize the students with the constitution of India under New Education Policy;

1. if so, the details thereof;

1. whether the Government conducts any programme or organises any training session to familiarise the people with the Constitution of India; and

1. if so, the details thereof?

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT**

**(SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)**

1. and (b) : No such proposal is under consideration by the Government. However, Constitution of India is taught in Class XI (also called as intermediate stage in some States) as one full course titled as Indian Constitution at Work. It is a compulsory paper for students who opt for political science at the higher secondary stage. Many aspects of the Indian Constitution are also introduced to class 9 and 10 students studying as part of the compulsory course on social science.

(c) : No, Madam.

(d) : Does not arise.

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