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Teachers Vacancies in Government Schools
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3581 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: EDUCATION
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(a) the number of sanctioned posts of teacher and those lying vacant out of them in Government schools of Dahod Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituency under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme; (b) the steps being taken by the Government to address the shortage of teachers in this tribal-dominated region; and (c) the number of teachers in said Constituency who have been imparted training in accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020 during the last three years?
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Original question sourceTechnology Enabled Education for Children with Special Needs
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3582 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: EDUCATION
Member asked
(a) the steps taken by the Government to promote the use of assistive technologies and digital tools for the education of Children with Special Needs (CWSN) in the country; (b) the details of schemes and initiatives supporting the development and deployment of assistive technologies, accessible digital content, adaptive learning platforms and inclusive educational infrastructure for CWSN; (c) the details of funds sanctioned, released and utilised for technology-enabled inclusive education since 2019, State-wise and year-wise; (d) the details of the number of Children with Special Needs benefitted through technology-enabled educational interventions alongwith the number of schools equipped with assistive technologies in the country, State-wise, including district-wise details to Andhra Pradesh; and (e) the measures taken by the Government to improve teacher capacity, accessibility standards and availability of digital learning resources for Children with Special Needs, including collaboration with State Governments and specialised institutions to ensure equitable access to quality education?
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Original question sourceNational Dust Pollution Mitigation Mission
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3583 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has examined the feasibility of launching a National Dust Pollution Mitigation Mission to address dust emissions from construction activities, rural roads, mining areas and open land across the country, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether standard operating procedures have been prepared for local authorities regarding scientific dust suppression, roadside plantation and real-time monitoring of particulate matter, if so, the details thereof; (c) the details of measures taken to provide financial assistance and technical support to States for implementation of dust control measures in non-attainment and rapidly urbanising districts; and (d) whether the Government proposes to undertake a comprehensive assessment of dust pollution in the Bhiwani–Mahendragarh Lok Sabha Constituency and implement appropriate mitigation measures?
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Original question sourceTourism Development of Shekhawati Region
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3584 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: TOURISM
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has conducted any comprehensive assessment of the heritage, cultural and tourism potential of Mandawa, Fatehpur, Ramgarh, Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Churu and other historic towns in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, if so, the details along with its main findings; (b) whether the Government has prepared any special plan/scheme or is considering developing the said region as an integrated heritage tourism circuit and a national and international tourist center, if so, the details thereof along with financial provisions and current progress; (c) the details of fund approved and utilised by the Government on tourism development, heritage conservation, roads, lighting, tourist facilities and promotion in the said region during the last five years, year and district-wise; (d) whether the Government is implementing or has prepared any special plan for the conservation, restoration of the region's historic havelis, murals, historic buildings, forts, stepwells, chhatris and other cultural heritage and to promote local employment and economy through heritage tourism, if so, the details thereof; and (e) if not, whether the Government is considering coordinating with the State Government and other relevant organizations to prepare such an action plan?
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Original question sourceStudent-Teacher Ratio in Government Schools in Dadra and Nagar Haveli
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3585 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: EDUCATION
Member asked
(a) the number of habitations in tribal-dominated blocks of the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli where children do not have access to any Government primary or upper primary school within a radius of one kilometre and three kilometres respectively as per the mandatory provisions of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009; (b) the details of the Teacher-student Ratio in Government schools located in the tribal areas of the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and the number of posts lying vacant out of the sanctioned strength; and (c) the details of the effective steps being taken or proposed to be taken by the Government to fill up the vacant posts at the earliest?
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Original question sourceRationalisation of Mandatory Publication of Financial Results in Newspaper
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3586 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: FINANCE
Member asked
(a) whether the Government is aware that under Regulation 47(1) and 47(4) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, framed under Sections 11, 11A and 30 of the SEBI Act, 1992, listed companies are required to publish financial results in at least one English national daily and one regional language newspaper within forty-eight hours of approval by the Board of Directors, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government has examined the continued relevance of such mandatory newspaper publication requirements in the present digital era, when full financial statements are already made available on company websites and stock exchange portals immediately after filing under Regulation 33, if so, the details thereof; and (c) whether the Government, in consultation with SEBI, intends to review or rationalise these delegated regulatory provisions to reduce compliance costs and operational burden on companies, particularly in light of QR-code-based and online disclosure mechanisms already prescribed and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceFinancial Assistance to Lalit Narayan Mithila University
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3587 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: EDUCATION
Member asked
(a) whether any financial assistance of approximately Rs. 100 crore has been sanctioned to Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Darbhanga under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) scheme; (b) if so, the details of the amount sanctioned, the amount released so far and the amount spent by the university, year-wise; (c) the details of buildings, academic infrastructure, laboratories, libraries, hostels, digital facilities and other development works constructed or upgraded in the university using the said amount; (d) the number of sanctioned projects that have been completed, those currently under construction and those pending along with the reasons for their pendency and the timeline for their completion; and (e) whether the Government is likely to conduct a review and audit of the utilization of the said Rs. 100 crore and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceMethodology adopted for CIBIL Score
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3588 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: FINANCE
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has reviewed the methodology adopted by Credit Information Companies, including Credit Information Bureau (India) Limited (CIBIL), for assigning credit scores, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government has received representations regarding irrational or disproportionate decline in credit scores despite timely repayment of loans, if so, the details thereof; (c) the details of complaints received and disposed of during the last five years; and (d) whether the Government proposes to introduce a regulatory framework to enhance transparency, accountability, consumer safeguards and independent review of credit scoring practices and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceSkill India Programme in Andhra Pradesh
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3589 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Member asked
(a) the current status of the Skill India Programme, particularly in Andhra Pradesh, including the total number of individuals trained, certified and the number of training centres operational under the said programme, State-wise and district-wise in Andhra Pradesh; (b) whether the Government has taken any measures to ensure the placement of trained individuals in gainful employment, particularly in Andhra Pradesh; (c) if so, the details thereof, including the number of candidates placed and the sectors in which they have been employed; and (d) whether the Government has any mechanism to track the post-placement status and long-term employment outcomes of candidates trained under the programme and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceCompassionate Appointment Cases in OICL
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3590 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: FINANCE
Member asked
(a) whether Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL) has discontinued compassionate appointment in July, 2002 and restarted it in November, 2014, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether eligible dependents of the personnel of the company who died in between 2002 to November, 2014 have been deprived of appointment due to this policy gap, if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Company is likely to review old pending eligible cases on humanitarian grounds under the new scheme of 2014; (d) if so, whether preference is likely to be given to dependents having technical qualifications (Mechanical Diploma) and if so, the details thereof; and (e) the proposed directions to be given by the Government to the said company to rectify this discrepancy?
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Original question sourceEstablishment of a Content Creator Lab in Bahraich
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3591 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: EDUCATION
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has initiated the process of selecting schools and colleges for setting up Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) Content Creator Labs as announced in the Union Budget 2026-27; (b) if so, whether there is any proposal to set up such a lab in the aspirational and border district of Bahraich and if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government is considering to give priority to Bahraich under the said scheme owing to its status as an aspirational district so that local youth can get employment opportunities in digital skills, content creation and AVGC sector; and (d) if so, the details of the likely time-frame for its implementation including the financial assistance allocated in this regard?
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Original question sourceBacklog of Reserved Category Posts in Central Educational Institutions
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3592 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: EDUCATION
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has data of the current status of backlog vacancies reserved for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs) and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in all Central Educational Institutions under the Ministry of Education; (b) if so, the institution-wise details thereof; and (c) whether the Government has any proposal or proposes to launch any time-bound special recruitment drive to fill up the backlog reserved posts and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourcePromotion of Sangli’s Cultural Heritage
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3593 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: CULTURE
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(a) whether the Government has considered developing Sangli into a cultural tourism destination, with regard to its theatre tradition and Miraj’s internationally acclaimed instrument-making tradition; (b) the details of number of applications received, approved, rejected and pending under the Cultural Function and Production Grant scheme, from theatre organisations in Sangli, along with reasons for rejection or pendency; (c) whether the Government has assessed the impact of GI tags granted to Miraj’s Sitar and Tanpura on production, sales, exports and livelihoods of artisans, if so, the findings thereof; (d) whether Sangli’s theatre and Miraj’s instrument-making heritage have been considered under national cultural promotion or tourism initiatives, if so, the details thereof; and (e) whether the Government proposes any assistance to help theatre organisations avail the cultural grants of the Central government, considering Sangli's reputation as "Natya Pandhari"?
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Original question sourceRemoval of Invasive Foreign Species in Reserved Forests
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3594 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
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(a) whether the Government has identified invasive/foreign plant species in Reserved Forests that are adversely affecting native biodiversity, groundwater recharge and water availability and if so, the details thereof, State-wise; (b) whether any programme has been launched for the removal of such invasive species and restoration of native vegetation in Reserved Forests and other protected forest areas and if so, the details and present status thereof; (c) whether the Government proposes to promote the cultivation and regeneration of indigenous/native plant species, grasses, shrubs and other ecologically suitable species to improve soil moisture, groundwater recharge and water retention in forest ecosystems and, if so, the details thereof; and (d) the funds allocated and utilised during the last five years for invasive species management, ecological restoration and watershed development in Reserved Forests, State-wise?
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Original question sourceStrengthening Statutory Audit and Public-Interest Oversight Framework
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3595 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: EDUCATION
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(a) whether the Government has undertaken a comparative review of global best practices, particularly those adopted in the UAE and Estonia, to further strengthen India's statutory audit and public-interest oversight framework, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government proposes to introduce reforms such as a National Digital Audit Registry, mandatory cooling-off periods for statutory auditors, AI-enabled risk-based inspections and fixed audit quality review mechanisms, if so, the details thereof; and (c) whether the Government is considering measures to strengthen technology-driven audit supervision, cyber and forensic audit standards, auditor independence and transparency to enhance investor confidence, financial stability and public trust in corporate financial reporting and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceMalpractices by Institutions Seeking University Recognition
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3596 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: EDUCATION
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has received complaints regarding submission of false information, fabricated documents and misrepresentation of infrastructure, faculty and financial resources by institutions seeking recognition as Universities or Deemed-to-be Universities; (b) if so, the number of complaints received, verified and found genuine during the last five years, along with the action taken thereon, State-wise; (c) whether the Government has noticed instances where institutions, after obtaining recognition, remove qualified faculty shown during inspections and appoint unqualified or inadequate qualified teaching staff in violation of prescribed norms, if so, the details thereof; (d) whether periodic inspections, surprise audits and digital verification of faculty, infrastructure and academic standards are conducted after recognition to ensure continued compliance, if so, the details thereof; and (e) the measures taken by the Government to strengthen transparency, ensure continuous compliance with UGC norms and impose stringent penalties, including suspension or withdrawal of recognition, against institutions found indulging in such malpractices and compromising the quality of higher education?
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Original question sourceEstablishing Olympic Academy in Tamil Nadu
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3597 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Member asked
(a) whether the Union Government has received any proposal from the State Government of Tamil Nadu for establishing Olympic Academies under the Khelo India Scheme (KIS) or any other Central programme and if so, the details thereof; (b) the present status of appraisal and approval of such proposals, including financial assistance sought; (c) whether the Government has prescribed any eligibility criteria or guidelines for extending Central assistance for establishing sports academies in the said States and if so, the details thereof; and (d) the measures taken or proposed to be taken by the Government to strengthen grassroot sports infrastructure and athlete development in aspirational and rural districts, including in Tamil Nadu?
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Original question sourceImplementation of National Education Policy in HEIs
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3598 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: EDUCATION
Member asked
(a) the manner in which the National Education Policy (NEP) is being implemented in the country; (b) the steps taken by the Government to improve the quality of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs); (c) the efforts being made to promote digital education; (d) the present status of skill development programmes in the education sector; and (e) the schemes being implemented by the Government to improve education in rural areas?
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Original question sourcePromotion of Monsoon Tourism in Kerala
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3599 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: TOURISM
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(a) whether the Government has formulated any policy or action plan for promoting Monsoon Tourism in Kerala as a distinct tourism product; (b) the details of financial assistance, promotional support and infrastructure development provided by the Government for monsoon tourism in the said State during the last five years, year-wise; (c) whether any proposals have been received from the State Government of Kerala for the development and promotion of monsoon tourism and if so, the details thereof along with the action taken thereon; (d) whether the Government proposes to include monsoon tourism circuits, wellness tourism, backwater tourism and eco-tourism destinations in the said State under any Central tourism schemes and if so, the details thereof; and (e) the details of steps taken/being taken to promote Kerala as a global monsoon tourism destination through international marketing campaigns, improved connectivity, sustainable tourism initiatives and public-private partnerships?
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Original question sourceCompensation for Damage due to Wild Animal attacks
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3600 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Member asked
(a) whether elephants and other wild animals are causing extensive damage to farmer's crops in the State of Odisha particularly in Dhenkanal and Angul districts; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether any proposal is under consideration of the Government to provide higher compensation to farmers for crop loss; and (d) whether there is any proposal to provide additional financial assistance to the States and Union Territories in this regard?
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Original question sourceImplementation of PM Internship Scheme in Mathurapur
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3601 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
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(a) the number of applications received under the PM Internship Scheme from Mathurapur Lok Sabha Constituency in West Bengal and the number of candidates selected, placed and who have successfully completed their internships, year-wise; (b) the details of beneficiaries, including Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) from Mathurapur, category-wise; (c) the steps taken to create awareness about the Scheme in the coastal and rural areas of Mathurapur so as to ensure wider participation of eligible youth; and (d) whether the Government proposes to provide adequate reservation/preferential representation for SC and ST youth, in accordance with the applicable policy, under the PM Internship Scheme and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceStudent-Teacher Ratio in Rural Schools of Uttar Pradesh
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3602 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: EDUCATION
Member asked
Babu Singh Kushwaha, Lalji Verma, Iqra Choudhary, Neeraj Kushwaha Maurya, Devesh Shakya
(a) whether the Government has taken cognizance of the recent news reports which have shown that the student-teacher ratio in schools in dalit and backward community dominated areas of Uttar Pradesh particularly Saharanpur district and Etah-Kasganj and Jaunpur Lok Sabha Constituencies is much higher than the national standards, if so, the details of such schools and the step taken to fill the vacant posts; (b) whether it is a fact that students are not getting the intended benefits of vocational education due to the lack of workshops, equipment and trained instructors in many schools in rural areas especially Etah-Kasganj Lok Sabha Constituency despite the allocation of funds for vocational education, if so, the details of steps taken or proposed to be taken by the Government to remove these deficiencies to address the issue; (c) whether any study has been conducted on the impact of delays in Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for uniform and textbook under Samagra Shiksha on student enrollment and attendance and if so, the details thereof; and (d) whether the Government proposes to promote skill and technical educations or introduce special courses in schools in accordance with the requirements of local industries and employment needs in rural areas especially Jaunpur Lok Sabha Constituency and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceDropout Rate of Students at various Level of Schools
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3603 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: EDUCATION
Member asked
(a) the dropout rate among students at the primary, secondary and higher secondary levels during the last five years, State-wise; (b) the details of the reasons identified for such dropouts; and (c) the measures taken to reduce dropout rates particularly among Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and girls?
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Original question sourceMonitoring of NATS Diploma Holders in Andhra Pradesh
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3604 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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(a) whether the Government has monitored the implementation of the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) for graduate and diploma holders during 2025-2026 in Andhra Pradesh; (b) if so, the details thereof, including the total number of technical graduates who have successfully secured apprenticeship positions in the said State; (c) the total amount of stipend reimbursement released to the participating technical institutions and industries in Andhra Pradesh during the last one year and the current year; (d) whether the Government has observed delays in the processing of subsidy claims by the regional boards, causing financial strain on the participating employers; and (e) the specific steps taken/being taken by the Government to integrate non-technical degree graduates into the apprenticeship framework within Andhra Pradesh?
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Original question sourceLoan Borrowings and Debt of Himachal Pradesh
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3605 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: FINANCE
Member asked
(a) the total amount of loans borrowed by the State Government of Himachal Pradesh from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in all forms, since the Financial Year 2017-18; (b) whether the Government has any data of loans raised by the Government of Himachal Pradesh from other market sources during the same period and if so, the details thereof, source-wise; (c) whether the Government has any data on the current outstanding liabilities of the State Government of Himachal Pradesh and if so, the State's debt trends since FY 2018-19, year-wise; and (d) the latest debt-to-Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) ratio of every State and Union Territory including Himachal Pradesh?
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Original question source
These records are read from the Parliament of India record at sansad.in.