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Implementation of Recommendations of the Eighth CPC
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3456 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: FINANCE
Member asked
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(a) the total number of meetings held by the Eighth Central Pay Commission (CPC) since its constitution; and (b) whether the Government has finalised the likely date for implementation of the recommendations of the Eighth CPC along with the fitment factor proposed to be adopted for the revision of pay and pension of Central Government employees and pensioners, in view of 1st January, 2026 being the due date for the revision of pay and pension?
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Original question sourceAllocation of Foodgrains under PM-POSHAN
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3457 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: EDUCATION
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has ensured the timely allocation of foodgrains to States/UTs under the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman Yojana during the last three years; (b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; (c) the details of students benefitted and foodgrains distributed under the said scheme during the past three years in the State of Uttar Pradesh including the Baghpat Lok Sabha Constituency, district and year-wise; (d) whether any special monitoring system has been implemented by the Government to ensure the timely allocation and lifting of foodgrains in the said areas and if so, the details thereof; (e) whether the Government has set up an effective mechanism to ensure the quality of foodgrains under the scheme and for speedy redressal of complaints received; and (f) if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceImplementation of PM-VBRY
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3458 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Member asked
(a) the details of objectives, salient features and present status of implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY), along with the number of beneficiaries covered and employment opportunities generated since its launch in the country, State/UT-wise; (b) the details of financial outlay, funds allocated, released and utilised under the said scheme along with the number of employers and establishments registered thereunder; (c) the details of measures being taken/taken by the Government to ensure effective implementation, transparency, timely disbursement of benefits and wider participation of youth, women and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) under the said scheme; and (d) the details of mechanism put in place by the Government to monitor the outcomes of the said scheme, assess employment generation and promote sustainable formal employment across the country?
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Original question sourceMicroplastic Pollution in Urban Areas
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3459 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has conducted any assessment regarding the prevalence of microplastic pollution in urban areas of the country; (b) whether any studies have been undertaken to examine its impact on public health and the urban environment; (c) whether any monitoring or mapping framework has been developed for assessment of microplastic contamination in cities; and (d) the steps taken or proposed to be taken by the Government to address microplastic pollution in urban areas?
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Original question sourceHRIDAY Projects
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3460 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: TOURISM
Member asked
(a) the details of number of Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) projects sanctioned and completed as on March 2026; (b) the details of funds released, expenditure incurred and timelines achieved under the said scheme, State/UT-wise; (c) whether any projects under HRIDAY have experienced delays and if so, the reasons therefor; and (d) the details of measures taken or proposed to be taken by the Government to expedite delayed projects and enhance citizen engagement in heritage conservation?
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Original question sourceSetting up 57 New Central Universities
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3461 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: EDUCATION
Member asked
(a) whether the Government proposes to set up 57 new Central Universities in the country; (b) if so, whether the Government proposes to set up a new Central University in the State of Bihar; and (c) if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceRestoration of Daman Ganga River
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3462 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Member asked
(a) whether the National Green Tribunal has passed orders relating to the restoration of the Daman Ganga River and environmental compensation in cases related to the Vapi-Daman industrial belt, if so, the action taken so far for compliance therewith and the reasons for non-compliance of said orders, if any; (b) whether permitting the operation of CETPs/industries despite violations of the prescribed standards having been found during joint inspections is in conformity with the 'Polluter Pays' and the Precautionary Principle, if so, the basis thereof; (c) whether the Government has issued directions prescribing stricter emission standards, mandatory Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) and independent third-party audits for the pharmaceutical and chemical industries; and (d) whether the Government is likely to provide details of the cost, timeline and agencies responsible for the implementation of the NGT's 2019 restoration order and the details of the dedicated ecological fund and accountability measures for the Vapi-Daman region?
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Original question sourceNCS Project in Telangana
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3463 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Member asked
(a) whether the Government had introduced National Career Services Scheme to revitalize Employment Exchanges to Model Career Centres (MCCs) in the Year 2015-16 by leveraging the technology for enhancing the Quality and Quantity of Employment Services in the country; (b) if so, the details thereof along with the funds sanctioned, spent, district-wise, including Telangana; (c) whether 12 MCCs were sanctioned to the State of Telangana with 100% Grants-in-Aid Funds and if so, the details thereof; (d) whether the Government had sanctioned an amount of Rs. 2,22,00,000/- in Phase-I and Rs. 1,28,00,000/- in Phase-II for newly formed 16 Districts i.e. a total of Rs. 3,50,00,000/- for inter-linking of Employment Exchanges under National Career Service (NCS) project in the State of Telangana and if so, the details thereof; (e) whether the said State has furnished Utilization Certificate in FORM GFR – 12C for Phase-I of Rs. 2,22,00,000/- for entire amount and if so, the details thereof; and (f) whether it is also a fact that during compliation of 33 Districts fund, the amount was found to be mis-calculated and the acutal expenditure incurred is only Rs. 1,60,57,804 and the remaining unspent balance is Rs. 61,42,196 and if so, the reasons therefor?
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Original question sourceGrowth in Credit Card Usage in Tamil Nadu
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3464 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: FINANCE
Member asked
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(a) whether the Government has reviewed the growth in credit card issuance and usage by public and private sector banks in Tamil Nadu during the last five years, Bank-wise; (b) the measures taken to promote responsible credit card usage, transparent disclosure of charges and digital payment security in Tamil Nadu; (c) whether financial literacy and consumer awareness programmes on responsible borrowing and timely repayment have been conducted across Tamil Nadu, if so, the details thereof; (d) the initiatives taken by banks to educate customers on cyber fraud prevention and safe digital financial practices in Tamil Nadu; (e) whether the Government proposes to strengthen financial literacy and responsible credit awareness in Ramanathapuram district, particularly among women, youth, fishermen and small entrepreneurs, if so, the details thereof; and (f) the details of consumer awareness and financial counselling initiatives planned to promote informed borrowing and sound household financial management in Ramanathapuram district?
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Original question sourceRole of PFMS in Strengthening Direct Benefit Transfer
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3465 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: FINANCE
Member asked
P. C. Mohan, K. Sudhakar, Nishikant Dubey, Bhojraj Nag, Bibhu Prasad Tarai, Ramesh Awasthi, Alok Sharma, Pradeep Kumar Singh, Shobhanaben Baraiya, Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi, Vijay Baghel, Krishna Prasad Tenneti, Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri, Haribhai Patel, Anup Dhotre, Anurag Sharma, Kamaljeet Sehrawat
(a) whether the Government has undertaken any review regarding the role of the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) in strengthening implementation of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), if so, the details thereof; (b) the measures undertaken by the Government to improve end-to-end tracking, monitoring, transparency and real time flow of funds through this system; (c) whether any initiatives have been undertaken by the Government to strengthen integration of PFMS with Central Ministries and State Governments and implementing agencies to ensure effective public financial management, if so, the details thereof; (d) the manner in which PFMS has contributed towards improving efficiency, accountability and timely fund utilisation and transparency in the implementation of Government Scheme; and (e) whether the Government proposes any further technological upgradation or policy measures to enhance the effectiveness, interoperability and digital capabilities of PFMS and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceRecovery of Cyber Fraud Money
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3466 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: FINANCE
Member asked
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(a) whether it is a fact that large number of cyber frauds have occurred, reported and money siphoned off from the State Bank of India (SBI) account holders across the country, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether it is also true that the total amount of the defrauded money siphoned off and transferred to State Bank of India (SBI) accounts of cyber-criminals has been returned to the complainants after freezing such SBI beneficiary accounts; (c) if so, the details thereof; (d) the total number of such SBI accounts holders who have lost their money through such cyber fraud for the last three years across the country including Delhi; and (e) the details of security measures being followed to prevent such cyber-fraud by banks and action taken against such banks for failing to stop/prevent the cyber-fraud to protect the customer's money?
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Original question sourceMinimum Wages Rates
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3467 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Member asked
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(a) the details of current minimum wage rates, worker type-wise and date when it was last revised in the country, State/UT-wise; (b) the details of total number of complaints received by the Government, notices issued and penalties imposed for non-payment of minimum wages during each of the last five years; (c) the reasons for non-implementation of recommendations of the Expert Committee on fixation of a National Minimum Wage, submitted in 2019; (d) the details of stakeholders who have been or likely to be consulted for fixing a national floor wage under the Code on Wages, 2019, along with the timeline for completion of the process and the reasons for the delay so far; (e) whether the Government has assessed the impact of the absence of a national minimum wage on falling household consumption and rising indebtedness; and (f) if so, the steps taken by the Government to address the issue and if not, the reasons therefor?
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Original question sourceRetrieval of Artifacts and Antiquities
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3468 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: CULTURE
Member asked
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(a) whether the Government has retrieved 610 stolen artifacts from USA, Australia, UK, Netherlands during the last two centuries and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether there are many ancient treasures like Kohinoor diamond, Amaravati Marbles and several medieval age sculptures, icons and inscriptions yet to be retrieved back to India from the foreign countries and if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and (c) whether the Government and ASI has any data on the list of antiquities stolen from India and stored in various museums abroad and yet to be brought back to India and if so, the details along with current status thereof?
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Original question sourceAssessment of CAMPA Fund Utilisation
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3469 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Member asked
(a) the details of total amount accrued and disbursed to the States under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) during the last five years and the current year, State and year-wise; (b) the details of specific achievements in terms of afforestation, reforestation, and ecosystem restoration projects across the country during this period, State-wise; (c) whether the Government has conducted a comprehensive impact assessment of the effectiveness of CAMPA Fund utilisation for afforestation projects since its inception, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and (d) the criteria to select lands for afforestation, and the methodology used to ensure that these areas can adequately replace lost ecosystems and its impact on local ecosystems and biodiversity?
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Original question sourceImplementation of Samagra Shiksha
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3470 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: EDUCATION
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has undertaken a comprehensive assessment/review of the implementation of Samagra Shiksha in the country, State/UT-wise, with regard to nature of implementation school infrastructure, teacher availability, digital education, learning outcomes, fund utilisation and equality indicators, in the country, if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of Central assistance sanctioned, released, utilised and unspent balance under Samagra Shiksha during the last five years, State/UT-wise including in Chhattisgarh along with the details of the major components for which the funds were utilised; (c) whether the Government has assessed the gaps in classrooms, science laboratories, libraries, girls' toilets, smart classrooms and other basic educational infrastructure in Government schools in the State of Chhattisgarh, if so, the details thereof; (d) the corrective measures taken or proposed to be taken by the Government to ensure effective implementation of the said scheme to improve the quality of school education in Chhattisgarh, if so, the details thereof; (e) whether several State Governments including Tamil Nadu have raised concerns regarding delays in fund disbursement, increased centralisation and restructuring of CSS guidelines and if so, the details thereof; (f) whether any independent evaluation or social audit has been conducted to assess systemic gaps and effectiveness of the scheme; and (g) if so, the steps proposed by the Government to address identified shortcomings and strengthen the scheme to ensure equitable and quality school education across all regions?
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Original question sourceConservation of Heritage Sites of Shivaji Maharaj
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3471 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: CULTURE
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has developed any exclusive plans to undertake documentation and conservation of major heritage sites of our national Hero such as Shivaji Maharaj in Maharashtra, Raigarh, Sinhagad fort, the Sindhudurg Fort and other lesser known coastal forts and also places associated to Maharana Pratap in Rajasthan; (b) whether these historical monuments are free from illegal encroachments and if not, the details thereof; (c) whether central consultations have been made with local bodies for implementation of such projects; and (d) if so, the details thereof, including the funds allocated and utilised during the last three years for keeping these heritage sites free from any illegal construction and encroachments?
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Original question sourceRevenue Collected on Gold, Silver and Precious Metal
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3472 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: FINANCE
Member asked
(a) the total revenue collected by the Government since the imposition of higher import duty on Gold, Silver and precious metals; (b) the quantum of Gold seizure brought illegally since the higher duties were imposed, month-wise; and (c) whether the Governmnet has any estimate of Gold lying idle with households in the country and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceWorkers engaged in NTFP
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3473 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Member asked
(a) whether the Government maintains official estimates of workers engaged in the collection, processing and marketing of Non-Timber Forest Produce (NTFP) in the unorganised sector in the country and if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise particularly Jharkhand and Odisha; (b) the details of number of Non-Timber Forest Produce (NTFP) collectors registered on the e-Shram Portal and covered under labour welfare and social security schemes in the country, State/UT-wise, particularly for Jharkhand and Odisha; (c) whether the Government has undertaken any assessment of the earnings, wage levels, livelihood conditions and contribution of Non-Timber Forest Produce (NTFP) collectors to formal industries and value chains and if so, the details thereof; (d) whether e-Shram data is being utilised for planning skill development, welfare interventions and livelihood support for Non-Timber Forest Produce (NTFP) collectors and other forest-based workers; and (e) if so, the details thereof, including measures taken by the Government in Jharkhand and Odisha?
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Original question sourceShortage of Libraries in Schools in Uttar Pradesh
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3474 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: EDUCATION
Member asked
(a) whether the Government is aware that over five per cent of schools in Uttar Pradesh do not have libraries with books, if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard; (b) whether the Government proposes to implement any scheme to equip such schools with library books and strengthen access to learning resources for students, if so, the details thereof; (c) The number of schools ran by the Central Government in the country, State-wise and district-wise for Uttar Pradesh; and (d) the details of the availability of electricity, functional toilets, drinking water, libraries and other basic infrastructure in schools run by the central Government in Uttar Pradesh?
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Original question sourceGujarat International Finance Tec-City
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3475 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: FINANCE
Member asked
Sanjay Jaiswal, Radheshyam Rathiya, Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi, Praveen Patel
(a) whether the Government has reviewed the progress of the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City International Financial Services Centre (GIFT-IFSC); (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the progress achieved in expansion of banking, insurance, asset management and other financial services within GIFT-IFSC during the last five years, including the year-wise number of domestic and international financial institutions operating therein; (d) whether any measures have been undertaken to strengthen GIFT-IFSC as a global financial services hub and encourage greater participation by domestic and international financial institutions; (e) if so, the details thereof; and (f) the manner in which the growth of GIFT-IFSC is contributing towards strengthening India’s international financial services ecosystem?
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Original question sourceDedicated Climate Resilient Ageing Policy
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3476 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has taken cognizance of the recently released HelpAge India report titled Climate Resilient Ageing- Ensuring Care, Dignity and Agency, which highlights that 78 per cent of rural older persons face severe climate hazards like heatwaves, floods, and droughts; (b) the details of specific emergency mitigation strategies, cooling shelters, or relief protocols established to protect the elderly, given that nearly 60 per cent of rural older individuals reside in homes unsafe during extreme heat conditions; (c) the details of measures being taken to address the medical vulnerabilities highlighted in the said report, where 52 percent of elderly respondents were found unable to afford essential medicines during climate-induced illnesses; and (d) whether the Government plans to roll out a dedicated Climate-Resilient Ageing Policy or integrate elderly care metrics directly into the National Action Plan on Climate Change?
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Original question sourceSkill Development Centres in Deoria
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3477 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Member asked
(a) the details of skill development centers functioning in Deoria district under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra (PMKK), Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) and apprenticeship programmes; (b) the total number of candidates enrolled, trained, certified and placed during last five years and the current year, State and gender-wise; (c) the details of average placement salary, State-wise; and (d) the steps taken/being taken or proposed to be taken to strengthen skill infrastructure and promote local employment opportunities in Deoria?
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Original question sourceFinancial Inclusion in Warangal under PMJDY
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3478 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: FINANCE
Member asked
(a) the present status of financial inclusion in Warangal district under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), including the number of Jan Dhan accounts opened, RuPay cards issued, Aadhaar seeding, Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) coverage and account usage during the last three years; (b) the details of digital payment promotion and financial literacy initiatives implemented in the district during the said period, including the number of beneficiaries covered and awareness programmes conducted; and (c) the steps taken by the Government during the last three years to strengthen banking infrastructure in rural and underserved areas of Warangal district, including the opening of bank branches, deployment of Banking Correspondents (BCs), expansion of digital banking services and measures to improve access to formal financial services?
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Original question sourcePromotion of Folk Art and Music in Bhiwandi
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3479 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: CULTURE
Member asked
(a) the details of number of artists, folk artists, artisans and cultural organizations benefited from Government schemes in the Bhiwandi region of Maharashtra; (b) whether the Government is implementing any special scheme to promote local folk art, folk music and traditional handicrafts; (c) whether the Government proposes to establish a cultural centre, museum or art gallery in Bhiwandi; and (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
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Original question sourceFunds Sanctioned/Utilised for Afforestation
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3480 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Member asked
(a) whether there has been a change in the forest cover of the country during the last five years; (b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; (c) the details of funds sanctioned and utilised for afforestation and reforestation during the last five years, State-wise; (d) the survival rate of saplings planted under forest conservation and tree plantation programmes; and (e) whether the Government has launched any new scheme to promote urban forestry and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question source
These records are read from the Parliament of India record at sansad.in.