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Doping Violations in India
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3531 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Member asked
Gowaal Kagada Padavi, Prashant Padole, Sunil Bose
(a) the details of number of athletes who tested positive for doping in India, sport-wise and age-category-wise, since 2015; (b) the details of disciplinary action taken against athletes, coaches, trainers and support staff involved in doping violations, year-wise; (c) whether the Government has assessed the impact of rising doping cases on India’s credibility and performance in international sporting events and if so, the details thereof; and (d) the measures taken/being taken by the Government to strengthen anti-doping enforcement, improve athlete awareness and prevent repeated doping violations in the country?
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Original question sourceChronic Vacancies for Soft Infrastructure in NCOEs
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3532 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Member asked
(a) the total number of sanctioned and filled positions for "soft infrastructure" (sports science personnel) across all 23 National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs) and the current unspent NCSSR funds for 2025-26; (b) the reasons for chronic vacancies—reportedly 45 percent in SAI—particularly for High-Performance Directors and Biomechanists under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) development group; (c) whether rigid remuneration caps hinder recruitment and if so, the details thereof; (d) the actual availability of sports psychologists and nutritionists across Khelo India Centres (KIC) and Sports Authority of India (SAI) Training Centres in Chhattisgarh; and (e) the timeline proposed for replacing short-term contractual hiring by institutionalizing a permanent Sports Science Cadre with globally competitive pay, alongwith decentralized medical Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) to rectify these operational bottlenecks?
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Original question sourceGST Collected from the Sale of Arecanut
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3533 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: FINANCE
Member asked
the details of the total Goods and Services Tax (GST) collected from the sale of Arecanut and Arecanut-based products in the country during each of the last five years and the current year, State-wise?
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Original question sourceNational Level Study on Students Suicides
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3534 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: EDUCATION
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has conducted any national-level study on the incidents of suicide by students in schools, colleges and higher educational institutions during the period from January to June, 2026; (b) if so, the details of such cases, the major reasons therefor along with the psychosocial support provided to the affected students, State-wise and institution-wise; (c) whether the Government has prepared any national action plan to address academic stress, ragging, mental health issues and to strengthen counselling services, if so, the details thereof; (d) whether the Government proposes to provide trained psychological counsellors and a 24x7 support system in all higher educational institutions; and (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
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Original question sourceData on Highest Temperature Districts in Bihar
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3535 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has identified the district recording the highest temperatures in the State of Bihar and if so, the list of such districts along with the temperature-related data for the last 10 years; (b) whether the Government has implemented any special action plan or programme for the highly affected districts, including Buxar, Rohtas and Kaimur to mitigate the impact of rising temperatures and heatwaves; (c) the reasons for the rise in temperature in Bihar during the last 10 years, and whether any investigation or study has been conducted in this regard; and (d) if so, the details of the funds spent on temperature control, expansion of green cover, water conservation, and climate adaptation-related works in all the districts of the State, including Buxar, Rothas and Kaimur during the last five years, year-wise along with the outcomes achieved therefrom?
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Original question sourcePreservation and Promotion of Cultural Heritage of Jangal Mahal
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3536 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: CULTURE
Member asked
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(a) whether the Government has undertaken any survey to identify and document the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of the Jangal Mahal region of West Bengal; (b) if so, the details thereof, district-wise; (c) the details of steps taken/being taken for preservation and promotion of such heritage; and (d) the details of funds allocated and utilized for this purpose during the last five years?
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Original question sourceTarget of Reducing the Fiscal Deficit
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3537 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: FINANCE
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has achieved the target of reducing the fiscal deficit over the years; (b) if so, the details of the Government's fiscal deficit in terms of amount and as percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) during each of the last five years and proposed for the next three financial years; and (c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Union Government to decrease the fiscal consolidation path to bring the deficit below 4.5 per cent of GDP and reach a Debt-to-GDP ratio from the current 56.1 per cent to 50±1 per cent by 2031?
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Original question sourceImplementation of Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan in Uttar Pradesh
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3538 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: EDUCATION
Member asked
(a) the number of new High Schools and Intermediate Colleges required in the State of Uttar Pradesh in accordance with the norms of the Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan; (b) whether the Central Government has taken any steps for the establishment of High Schools and Intermediate Colleges in Uttar Pradesh, particularly in the Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituency in accordance with the norms of the Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan; and (c) if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceSkilling of Glass Industry Workers
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3539 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has taken note of glass and bangle industry workers in Firozabad rendered jobless or underemployed due to the gas supply crisis since March, 2026; (b) if so, whether any reskilling or bridge-employment programme has been launched or is proposed for such workers under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) or Skill India Digital; (c) the details of number of candidates from Firozabad certified under central skilling schemes during 2025-26, and the placement outcomes achieved; (d) whether any district-level Skill Hub or Rural Skill Centre has been sanctioned in Firozabad to diversify livelihood options beyond single-industry dependence; and (e) whether any targeted intervention is proposed by the Government to prevent skilled artisans from Firozabad and to permanently migrating out of Firozabad's traditional glass-craft trade and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceAuctions of Mementos and Gifts presented to Prime Minister
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3540 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: CULTURE
Member asked
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(a) whether the mementos, gifts etc. which were presented to Prime Minister from home and abroad have been auctioned; (b) if so, the details of amount which Government received from these auctions; (c) the dates on which auctions took place during the last five years; and (d) the details of number of times when auctions have been organized before the year 2014 along with dates thereof?
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Original question sourceEstablishment of a Kendriya Vidyalaya at Nuzvid, Andhra Pradesh
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3541 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: EDUCATION
Member asked
(a) the present status of the proposal for establishment of a Kendriya Vidyalaya at Nuzvid in Andhra Pradesh including the stage of approval and implementation; (b) the details of land identified or allotted, funds sanctioned and released and infrastructure created for the said Kendriya Vidyalaya; (c) the action taken by the Central Government and the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan for early operationalisation of the school along with the reasons for delay; and (d) the expected timeline for completion of the project, commencement of academic activities and admission of students?
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Original question sourceProposal for Diversion of Forest Land
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3542 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Member asked
(a) whether the State Government of Telangana has submitted the proposal for diversion of 21.2642 hectare of forest land falling in Tiger corridor area of Kanwal Tiger Reserve in Kagaznagar division for laying of new third BG railway line along the existing tracks within railway boundary between Makhudi and Rechni road in KB Asifabad district, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the said State has also sumbitted proposal for diversion of 15.2291 hectare of forest land in Medak and Kamareddy districts for widening to 2/4 lane with paved shoulders of Medak-Yellareddy section of NH-765 D in the State of Telangana, if so, the details thereof; and (c) the response of the Government to the above said proposals, proposal-wise?
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Original question sourcePlacements for Engineering Graduates
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3543 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: EDUCATION
Member asked
(a) the total number of students graduating as engineering professionals during the last five years, year-wise and State-wise; (b) whether the Government has any data on the number of engineering graduates getting placement after graduation each year, if so, the details thereof; and (c) the details of steps taken by the Government to create placements for engineering graduates in Government sectors/PSUs in the country during the last five years, State-wise?
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Original question sourceInclusion of Manimahesh Yatra of Chamba under PRASHAD Scheme
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3544 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: TOURISM
Member asked
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(a) whether the Government proposes to cover the famous Manimahesh Yatra of Chamba district and its associated sacred under the Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Driver (PRASHAD) scheme; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) whether the State Government has sent any proposal to the Union Government to cover the said Yatra under the PRASHAD scheme?
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Original question sourceIndustrial Pollution in Ramganga River, Uttar Pradesh
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3545 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Member asked
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(a) whether any assessment has been conducted to evaluate industrial pollution affecting the Ramganga River in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether any investigation has been conducted into heavy metal contamination caused by metal processing industries; (c) if so, the details thereof and the action taken against the industrial units found responsible during the last five years; and (d) whether any river restoration programme has been prepared for the Moradabad stretch of the Ramganga River?
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Original question sourcePreservation and Protection Measures for Rushikulya River Estuary
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3546 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Member asked
(a) the details of specific conservation and monitoring measures undertaken by the Government to protect the sensitive coastal eco-system of the Rushikulya River estuary, particularly for the mass nesting of Olive Ridley sea turtles; (b) the details of funds allocated and utilized under the Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) project in Odisha during the last three years; and (c) whether any technical studies have been conducted on the impact of coastal climate change along the Ganjam coast and if so, the details thereof along with the mitigation strategies adopted?
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Original question sourceLow Employment Rate under PMKVY
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3547 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Member asked
Lalji Verma, Babu Singh Kushwaha, Neeraj Kushwaha Maurya, Devesh Shakya
(a) the main reasons for 22 lakh youth dropping out midway from their training under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) between the years 2015 and 2022; (b) whether out of 1.10 crore certified youth, only 23 lakh could secure verified placements, and the reasons for 87 lakh youth not getting employment even after receiving training; (c) the reasons for the extremely low employment rate of about 21 percent, along with the reasons for the failure of the massive budgetary amount spent on these 87 lakh youth; (d) the fundamental changes the Government proposes to bring into its policy to ensure hundred percent employment as per industry demands in the future, rather than merely distributing paper certified to the youth including its impact on Jaunpur Lok Sabha Constituency; (e) whether the Government is considering to develop a more effective placement system for youth by linking skill training to employment as per industry demand in the country, including the Etah-Kasganj Lok Sabha Constituency; (f) whether the Government proposes to make policy improvements to strengthen skill training in accordance with the demand of industries, mandatory placement, apprenticeship and monitoring of employment after training and if so, the details thereof; and (g) the assessment made by the Government regarding the low employment rate under the said scheme and the accountability fixed to ensure the effectiveness of public funds spent on training?
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Original question sourceRedesigning of PMKVY Courses
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3548 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Member asked
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(a) whether the Government proposes to redesign and update Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) courses to meet the skill requirements of emerging sectors such as Artificial Intelligence, semiconductors, electronics, green energy, electric vehicles, drones, cybersecurity, robotics and advanced manufacturing and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government has undertaken any assessment of post-certification employment, job retention and placement outcomes of candidates trained under PMKVY and if so, the details and findings thereof; (c) the number of candidates trained, certified and secured employment under the PMKVY during the last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise, year and sector-wise; (d) the details of funds allocated, released and utilized under PMKVY during the last three years and the current year, year-wise and State/UT-wise; and (e) the steps taken to strengthen industry partnerships, apprenticeships, on-the-job training and placement linkages to improve employment opportunities and long-term employability of PMKVY-certified candidates?
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Original question sourceStatus of Implementation and Utilisation of the ONOS Scheme
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3549 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: EDUCATION
Member asked
(a) the number of institutions eligible, onboarded and actively using the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) platform, State-wise and institution-category-wise; (b) the details of the number of registered users, active users, logins, full-text downloads and failed access attempts recorded under ONOS, institution-wise and publisher-wise; (c) the details of the amount paid or committed to publishers under the ONOS initiative, publisher-wise and year-wise; (d) the number of eligible institutions that have not been onboarded under ONOS, as well as the number of onboarded institutions that have recorded no usage along with the reasons therefor; and (e) whether the Government has conducted any audit to assess duplication with pre-existing institutional subscriptions, under-utilisation, access denial or disparities in usage between Central institutions and State universities under ONOS and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceStrengthening Youth Employment and Workforce Participation
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3550 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has considered the findings of the Youth Well-being Index 2025 highlighting that nearly 23 per cent of the youth population below 35 years in Karnataka is outside employment, education and skill training and if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of measures taken by the Government to strengthen employment opportunities, career guidance, labour market information and workforce participation for the youth of Kolar district; (c) the details of employment services, job fairs, National Career Service (NCS) centres, Model Career Centres and employment-linked initiatives supported by the Government in Kolar; (d) whether the Government has assessed the employment profile, youth unemployment, migration for employment, women's workforce participation and demand for skilled manpower in the said district and if so, the details thereof; and (e) the details of steps taken by the Government to promote local employment generation, industry linkages, placement support and sustainable livelihood opportunities for the youth of the said district?
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Original question sourcePromotion of Indian Classical Dances amongst Students
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3551 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: CULTURE
Member asked
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(a) whether the Government has issued any directions to include various forms of Indian classical dances in the school curriculum in the country, especially in Madhya Pradesh; (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; (c) whether the Government has started any scholarship for meritorious students of schools in Indian classical dances; (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and (e) the details of funds utilized by the Government for promoting Indian classical dances among school students during the last five years, year-wise?
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Original question sourcePlantation under CAMPA in Uttarakhand
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3552 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Member asked
(a) the total areas under Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) plantation being planned by the Forest Department in Uttarakhand; (b) the details of land category on which CAMPA plantations are being planned including the plant species planned for plantation; (c) whether the Annual Plan of Operations (APO) for implementation of CAMPA projects requires compliance with Forest Rights Act (FRA) as one of the stipulated conditions; and (d) if so, the details of process of consent undertaken, compliance of Forest Rights Act (FRA) and engagement of communities like Van Gujjars during the implementation of CAMPA projects?
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Original question sourceEmployer and Employee facilitation Framework under ELI Scheme
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3553 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Member asked
Dulu Mahato, P. C. Mohan, Jashubhai Rathva, Sanjay Jaiswal, Naba Charan Majhi, Ramesh Awasthi, Pratap Chandra Sarangi, Khagen Murmu, Praveen Patel, Kanwar Singh Tanwar, Namdeo Kirsan
(a) whether the Government has undertaken any review of the implementation and effectiveness of the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme and if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of progress achieved in onboarding eligible establishments and beneficiaries along with number of employers and employees registered under the said scheme in the country, gender and State/UT-wise, including Maharashtra; (c) whether any measures has taken by the Government to strengthen digital verification, claim processing and coordination with employers for effective implementation of the said scheme and if so, the details thereof; (d) the details of the number of jobs generated under the said scheme so far, sector and State/UT-wise; (e) the manner in which the scheme is expected to promote formal employment generation and improve workforce participation across the country; and (f) the details of measures being taken by the Government to ensure greater participation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to improve formal employment generation and enhance awareness of the Scheme among eligible employers and job seekers?
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Original question sourceProtection and Monitoring of Saplings
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3554 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Member asked
(a) whether the Government is aware that despite large-scale tree plantation drives in various States, the expected increase in forest cover is not being achieved due to tree felling and inadequate protection of saplings; (b) if so, the details of survival rate of saplings planted across the country during the last three years, State-wise; (c) whether the Government proposes to implement any new action plan for the protection and monitoring of saplings as well as for controlling illegal felling to ensure the effectiveness of tree plantation drives; and (d) if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceMY Bharat Platform
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3555 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has launched new initiatives under the MY Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat) platform, including the 'Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme', to promote youth participation, nation-building and awareness against drug abuse among students and young citizens; (b) if so, the details thereof, including the number of youth registered and participating, State/UT-wise, particularly from rural, tribal and aspirational districts; (c) whether the Government has formulated any plan to strengthen youth engagement through educational institutions, Nehru Yuva Kendras (NYKs), National Service Scheme (NSS) units and sports organisations by integrating skill development, volunteerism and community service; and (d) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to ensure equitable participation of youth from remote and Left Wing Extremism-affected districts in such programmes along with the funds allocated and utilised during the last three years and the current year?
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Original question source
These records are read from the Parliament of India record at sansad.in.