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Insurance Claim Repudiation and Consumer Protection
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3556 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: FINANCE
Member asked
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(a) whether the Government is aware of instances of insurance claims being rejected or delayed on grounds arising from ambiguous or unclear policy terms, if so, the details thereof; (b) the number and value of insurance claims repudiated in the country during each of the last five years, along with the number subsequently overturned by the Insurance Ombudsman, consumer forum or courts, State-wise particularly in Andhra Pradesh, including Visakhapatnam; (c) whether the Government has assessed the financial impact of unjustified claim repudiation on policyholders and families, if so, the details thereof, particularly in Andhra Pradesh and Visakhapatnam; and (d) the steps being taken by the Government to ensure clear and standardised policy language, prevent arbitrary claim repudiation, strengthen accountability of insurers, and provide timely grievance redressal to affected policyholders?
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Original question sourceUPI-Favara Integration Scheme
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3557 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: FINANCE
Member asked
(a) the details of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-Favara Integration Scheme signed between India and the Maldives, including its salient features; (b) the present status of the project and the time by which it is expected to become fully operational; and (c) whether the scheme is likely to enable Indian nationals working in the Maldives to transfer their salaries to India through it and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceImplementation of DoPT Reservation Rules for SC/ST/OBC
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3558 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Member asked
(a) whether the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandum (OM) No. 41034/4/2022-Estt.(Res-I) dated 21st November 2022 provides for compliance with reservation rules for SCs, STs, and OBCs in temporary positions lasting 45 days or longer; (b) if so, whether the said provisions are applicable to the selection of National Youth Volunteers (NYVs) serving for extended periods of one to two years under Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangthan (NYKS) and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor, State, district and category-wise; (c) the details of SC, ST and OBC volunteers selected as NYVs during the last three selection cycles; (d) whether any Member of Parliament have any roles in the said programmes runs under Mera Yuva Bharat erstwhile Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYK) and if so, the details thereof; and (e) the administrative mechanisms or monitoring frameworks in place to ensure District Selection Committees headed by District Magistrates comply with the said statutory reservation directives?
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Original question sourceCorporate Social Responsibility Investment Norms
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3559 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has introduced major amendments to the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) investment norms to allow companies to directly invest their CSR funds, in Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) listed on the Social Stock Exchange (SSE); (b) if so, the details thereof along with the primary objective behind this move; (c) whether investments made by companies under these revised norms are likely to be treated as valid CSR expenditure under Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013, if so, the details thereof; and (d) whether the Government has conducted any assessment regarding the extent to which this policy intervention is likely to boost the inflow of institutional capital into the social sector and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceIllegal Tree Felling and Forest Conservation
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3560 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Member asked
(a) whether the Government is aware of the increasing incidents of illegal tree felling in various parts of the country; (b) the details of number of cases of illegal tree felling reported during the last five years, State/UT-wise, along with the action taken against the offenders; (c) whether the Government has assessed the impact of such illegal felling on forest cover, biodiversity and climate resilience and if so, the details thereof; (d) the details of measures taken by the Government to strengthen monitoring, surveillance, and enforcement to prevent illegal tree felling, including the use of technology; and (e) whether the Government proposes to introduce any new schemes or policy measures to enhance afforestation, community participation and protection of forests and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceRising Wild Animal Attacks
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3561 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Member asked
(a) whether the Government is aware of rising human casualties in escalating wild animal attack in many States including Kerala; (b) whether the Union Government has received request from States including Kerala to make necessary amendments in the relevant sections of the Wildlife Protection Act to address the escalating man-animal conflict; (c) if so, the details thereof and the response of the Union Government thereto; (d) whether the Union Government is aware that the State of Kerala has passed a Bill to amend the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 to address the rising human-animal conflict in the State, if so, the response of the Government thereto; and (e) whether the Union Government is likely to convene a meeting of the State Forest Ministers to review the situation and prepare a national plan considering the severeness of the issue, if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceStatus of Employment in Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha Constituency
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3562 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Member asked
(a) the details of total number of registered unemployed youth in the Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha Constituency as on June 2026; (b) the details of steps taken by the Government to boost local job creation in the said Constituency; (c) the details of central welfare schemes currently implemented for the safety, health and social security of unorganised and migrant construction workers in Khordha district; and (d) whether the Government plans to establish a new National Career Service (NCS) Centre or mega-skill hub in Bhubaneswar to bridge the industry-academic employability gap and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourcee-Shram Registration in Bahraich and Gonda District
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3563 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Member asked
(a) the details of the number of unorganised sector workers registered on the e-Shram portal, based on district-wise data from July 2023, in the Bahraich and Gonda districts of Uttar Pradesh; (b) the details of number among the said workers whose registration has been verified and updated during the year 2024 and 2025; (c) whether an assembly constituency-wise breakup of the said registrations is maintained and if not, the reasons therefor; and (d) the details of the steps being taken by the Government to improve registration and profile-updation among migrant and agricultural workers in the said districts?
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Original question sourceImpact of Rising Inflation on Household Consumption
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3564 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: FINANCE
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has taken note of the recent Monthly Economic Review, which observed that inflation developments warrant continued vigilance and that household consumption may face headwinds, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government is aware that retail inflation has recently exceeded the Reserve Bank of India's medium-term inflation target, if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has assessed the impact of rising food, fuel and wholesale prices on household purchasing power and private consumption, if so, the details thereof; (d) the details of the fiscal measures proposed or undertaken by the Government to protect low and middle-income households from inflationary pressures; and (e) whether the Government proposes to review indirect tax rates on essential commodities in view of the prevailing inflationary outlook and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceExpected Years of Schooling
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3565 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: EDUCATION
Member asked
(a) whether it is true that Expected Years of Schooling in the Russia is 15 years whereas the expected years of schooling in India is 13.37 years, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether it is also true that labour productivity in the Russia is US $44.31 per hour whereas labour productivity in India is just US$10.68; (c) if so, the details of the efforts made by the Government to increase the expected years of schooling and labour productivity and by when India is going to touch Russia figures in years of schooling and labour productivity; and (d) expected increase in investment in education, especially school education combined with job-oriented skilling, to push productivity into human capital for faster economic growth?
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Original question sourceImpact Assessment of Diversion of Mhadei River
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3566 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has undertaken or commissioned any independent environmental, ecological or cumulative impact assessment of proposed diversion of Mhadei River and if so, the details and findings thereof; (b) whether the Government has examined concerns raised by environmental experts, scientific institutions and civil society regarding likely impact of the proposed diversion on forests, biodiversity, river ecology, groundwater, estuarine salinity, drinking water availability in Goa, and risk of deforestation, desertification and ecological degradation in the Khanapur and Belagavi regions of Karnataka and if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has assessed likely impact of the proposed diversion on the Mandovi river basin, including saline ingress, freshwater aquifers and drinking water security in Goa; and (d) if so, the details thereof and the mitigation measures, safeguards and monitoring mechanisms proposed or directed by the Government before permitting any diversion of Mhadei River?
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Original question sourceEPFO Withdrawal Amendments
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3567 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Member asked
(a) the details of the recent amendments notified by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) regarding conditions for partial and full withdrawal of provident fund balances and pension accumulations; (b) whether the Government has received representations or objections from employees, trade unions or employers regarding the impact of the said new rules on access to workers' savings, particularly relating to the 25 per cent minimum balance and 36 months waiting period for pension withdrawal and if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has conducted any review or consultation to assess the implications of the said changes on workers’ financial security and liquidity and if so, the details thereof; and (d) the details of corrective or mitigating measures proposed by the Government to address hardship or implementation challenges arising from the said withdrawal restrictions?
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Original question sourceVacancies of Teachers in Schools of Uttar Pradesh
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3568 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: EDUCATION
Member asked
(a) the number of teachers serving in Government primary, middle and high schools in Uttar Pradesh as on 1 April 2014; (b) the number of teachers who have retired since 2014, year and category-wise; (c) the number of teachers recruited during the same period, year and category-wise; (d) the number of sanctioned, filled and vacant teaching posts as on date; and (e) whether the Government considers the present level of vacancies adequate to maintain the prescribed pupil-teacher ratio and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceSpecial Financial Package for Manipur
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3569 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: FINANCE
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has formulated or proposes to formulate any special financial package for the State of Manipur in view of the prolonged humanitarian and economic crisis; (b) if so, the details thereof, including the amount sanctioned, components of the package and the timeline for implementation; (c) whether the Government has undertaken any assessment of the financial requirements for the rehabilitation of internally displaced persons, restoration of livelihoods, reconstruction of damaged public infrastructure and revival of the State's economy; and (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
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Original question sourceTourism Development Projects in Uttar Pradesh
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3570 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: TOURISM
Member asked
(a) the current status of tourism development projects under the Swadesh Darshan, PRASHAD and other Central schemes in Uttar Pradesh, particularly in Bareilly district; (b) the extent to which these projects have boosted tourism and local employment generation; and (c) whether any additional project is proposed by the Government for the conservation of historical and cultural heritage and development of tourism in Bareilly?
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Original question sourceApproval for Constitution of the Eighth Central Pay Commission
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3571 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: FINANCE
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has accorded approval for constitution of the Eighth Central Pay Commission; (b) if so, the date of constitution of the Commission and the details of the Chairperson and Members thereof; (c) the time-frame prescribed for submission of the report by the Commission; (d) the date from which the recommendations of the Commission are proposed to be made effective; (e) the estimated number of Central Government employees and pensioners likely to be benefited therefrom, State-wise; (f) the details of the subjects included in the Terms of Reference of the Commission relating to pay revision, dearness allowance, other allowances, pension, family pension and service conditions; (g) whether the Government is also considering additional welfare provisions in the interest of employees and pensioners, if so, the details thereof; and (h) whether the Government proposes to issue any advisory/guidelines to the States for adopting a similar arrangement after implementation of the recommendations of the Commission, if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceNational Centre of Excellence
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3572 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: EDUCATION
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has formulated any policy to set up National Centre of Excellence (NCE) in every Parliamentary Constituency of the country; (b) if so, the details thereof along with such centres proposed to be set up in Madhya Pradesh including Bhind and Datiya; and (c) if not, the reasons therefor?
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Original question sourcePending Claims on the Higher Pension Option under EPFO
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3573 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Member asked
(a) the details of number of pending claims under the higher pension option of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in the country, State/UT-wise, particularly in Kerala; (b) the details of number of applications received, processed, approved and pending along with the reasons for the delay; (c) whether any directions have been issued by the Government to Regional EPFO offices and employers to expedite verification and processing of pending applications and if so, the details thereof; (d) whether the Government proposes to introduce a time-bound mechanism for disposal of pending cases and release of pension arrears; and (e) the details of measures taken by the Government to simplify the higher pension process, resolve employer-related issues and ensure timely disbursal of enhanced pension benefits to eligible pensioners in the country, particularly in Kerala?
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Original question sourcePendency of Cases before NCLT
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3574 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Member asked
Balwant Wankhade, Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
(a) the total number of cases instituted, disposed of and pending before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) since 2017, year-wise; (b) the total number of cases pending currently beyond the timelines prescribed under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC); (c) the value of stressed assets involved in cases pending under IBC, including the value of assets locked in insolvency proceedings pending beyond the prescribed timelines, year-wise since 2017; (d) whether the Government has assessed the extent of value erosion of assets due to delays in insolvency resolution proceedings before NCLT, if so, the details thereof; and (e) the measures taken or proposed to be taken by the Government to reduce pendency, prevent value erosion of stressed assets and ensure timely resolution of cases before NCLT?
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Original question sourceDevelopment of Tourism and Heritage Circuit in Dhanbad
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3575 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: TOURISM
Member asked
(a) whether the Government proposes to develop the Dhanbad Lok Sabha Constituency as a major eco-tourism and heritage circuit (such as Maithon and Panchet Dams, Topchanchi Lake, Bhatinda Waterfall and the ancient temple located at Jinshi Hill) apart from its identity as 'coal capital'; (b) whether any proposal is under consideration to provide-financial assistance for the infrastructure, beautification and security arrangements of these major natural and historical tourist destinations of Dhanbad under the 'Swadesh Darshan 2.0 or Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) scheme; (c) whether any funds have been sanctioned and allocated by the Central Government for promoting tourism in Dhanbad during the last three years, if so, the details thereof; and (d) the details of immediate steps taken/being taken by the Government to bring Dhanbad on the national tourism map and to create new employment opportunities for the local youth?
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Original question sourceCompanies in Bhagalpur
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3576 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Member asked
(a) the total number of new private and public companies/start-ups registered in Bhagalpur in Bihar during the last three years; (b) the total funds allocated and spent from the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds by the public and private sector companies (such as NTPC Kahalgaon, etc.) operating in Bhagalpur during this period; (c) whether CSR funds have been utilised in Bhagalpur for facilitating healthcare, drinking water supply, skill development and welfare of 'Bhagalpuri Silk' weavers; (d) if so, the details thereof; (e) the steps taken by the Government to promote corporate compliance and ease of doing business in Bhagalpur; and (f) whether the Government proposes to provide a 'Director Identification Number' or open company registration facilitation centre to assist entrepreneurs and local start-ups in Bhagalpur and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceDisinvestment and Asset Monetisation
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3577 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: FINANCE
Member asked
(a) the details of the disinvestment target set for 2025-26 and the amount actually realised; (b) the details of the Public Sector Units (PSUs) where disinvestment is proposed in 2026-27; and (c) the progress made under the National Monetisation Pipeline?
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Original question sourceWomen in Corporate Leadership
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3578 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Member asked
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(a) the number of women serving as Chairpersons, Chief Executive Officer (CEOs), Managing Directors, Executive Directors, Independent Directors, Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) and Board Members in the top 500 listed companies, category-wise; (b) whether the Government has assessed the representation of women in senior corporate leadership and the major barriers affecting their progression, if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has reviewed compliance with statutory requirements relating to women directors, if so, the details thereof; (d) the measures taken by the Government to promote women's participation in corporate leadership and board-level decision-making; and (e) whether any targets, incentives or policy interventions are under consideration of the Government to improve gender diversity in corporate governance and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceOperationalisation of the Income Tax Act, 2025
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3579 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: FINANCE
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has reviewed the preparedness for smooth operationalisation of the Income Tax Act 2025 with effect from 1 April 2026, including notification of simplified rules and forms and re-engineering of digital taxpayer systems; (b) if so, the details thereof, including the taxpayer awareness and transition support measures undertaken by the Government; (c) the details of the rule based automated processes introduced for small taxpayers, including lower or nil deduction certificates and the data on faceless assessments and appeals disposed of during the last three years, year-wise; (d) whether the Government has taken or proposes to take special outreach and facilitation measures for small traders and professionals in commercial hubs such as Chandni Chowk to help them transition to the simplified law and digital compliance; and (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
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Original question sourceNational Plastic Waste Reporting Portal
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3580 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Member asked
(a) the targets set under the initiative One Nation One Mission to end plastic pollution and the expected timeline for their achievement; (b) whether the Government plans to make the National Plastic Waste Reporting Portal mandatory for all local bodies and Panchayats, if so, the details thereof; (c) the details of measurable impact of the plastic ban and recycling efforts since the introduction of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Guidelines; and (d) whether there is any penalty mechanism for non-compliance 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.