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Pending Cases under Company Law
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3606 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Member asked
(a) the steps that have been taken by the Government to reduce the number of pending cases under company law in the country; (b) the details of statistics regarding the number of cases withdrawn or reduced as part of the Government's efforts to alleviate the litigation burden; and (c) whether the Government is taking any steps to improve the ease of doing business and strengthen the corporate governance framework in the country and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceGrant of Deemed University Status to NCERT
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3607 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: EDUCATION
Member asked
(a) whether it is a fact that an Expert Panel had recommended the grant of deemed-to-be university status to the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether it is also a fact that the University Grants Commission (UGC), based on the said recommendations, has granted deemed-to-be university status to NCERT and if so, the details thereof; (c) whether it is true that the new status will empower NCERT to design academic programmes and expand its role from curriculum body to a higher education and research institution; and (d) if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceHEIs Integrated with ABC and APAAR Ecosystem in Bulandshahr
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3608 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: EDUCATION
Member asked
(a) the number of schools, colleges and Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) in Bulandshahr Lok Sabha Constituency integrated with the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) and Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) ecosystem; (b) whether the Government has reviewed the implementation of ABC and APAAR in the said Constituency and if so, the details thereof; (c) the number of students registered under APAAR and ABC in Bulandshahr district; (d) the measures taken by the Government to facilitate integration of Government and private institutions under the framework; and (e) the steps taken by the Government to create awareness among students and educational institutions in Bulandshahr Lok Sabha Constituency?
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Original question sourceDevelopment of Tourism in Kashmir
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3609 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: TOURISM
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(a) whether the Government has any Proposal for development of tourism infrastructure in Gulmarg, Tangmarg, Uri, Lolab, Bangus, Kalaroose and Gurez, if so, the details thereof; and (b) whether the Government has proposed New Eco-tourism projects in Baramulla, Kupwara, Budgam and Bandipora districts?
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Original question sourceAlignment of NCERT Syllabus with National Education Policy 2020
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3610 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: EDUCATION
Member asked
(a) the details of the steps adopted by National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to align its syllabus with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020; (b) the details of the process followed in deciding the academic curriculum, guidelines and learning outcomes at the NCERT; (c) the details of the stakeholders involved in the above said process and whether there is any high-level expert committee to review the same, if so, the details thereof; and (d) the manner and extent to which the syllabus and curriculum of NCERT textbooks is often updated?
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Original question sourceFaculty-to-Student Ratio in IITs
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3611 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: EDUCATION
Member asked
(a) whether the Government or the IIT Council has prescribed any faculty-to-student ratio for the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), if so, the details thereof and the actual faculty-to-student ratio in each IIT; (b) the number of permanent and visiting faculty in each IIT during the last five years and whether the number of visiting faculty has increased during the said period, year-wise; (c) the number of sanctioned, filled and vacant faculty posts in each IIT during the last five years, along with the vacancy percentage in each IIT, year-wise; and (d) whether the IIT Council has prescribed any incentive scheme, performance parameter or funding condition to induct doctoral alumni as permanent faculty and to convert long-serving visiting/ad-hoc faculty into permanent positions, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
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Original question sourceProgress Achieved under Swadesh Darshan Scheme
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3612 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: TOURISM
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(a) the details of progress achieved under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme (SDS) during the last five years, including the number of projects sanctioned, completed and pending, State/UT-wise including Arani Lok Sabha Constituency of Tamil Nadu; (b) the details of funds allocated, released and utilised under the scheme during the said period, along with the details of tourist circuits covered; (c) whether the Government has conducted any assessment of the impact of the scheme on tourism infrastructure development, tourist footfall, employment generation and local economic growth and if so, the details thereof; (d) the details of reasons for delays, if any, in completion of sanctioned projects and the steps taken to ensure timely implementation, quality monitoring and effective utilisation of funds; and (e) whether the Government proposes to expand the scope of the Swadesh Darshan Scheme by including more destinations, heritage sites, rural tourism locations and lesser-known tourist attractions and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceDevelopment of a Temple Tourism Circuit for Srisailam
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3613 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: TOURISM
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has received any proposal from the State Government of Andhra Pradesh or any other agency for the development of a temple tourism circuit including Srisailam during the last five years, if so, the details and current status thereof; (b) whether any master plan or Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been prepared or submitted for the development of Srisailam and surrounding temple destinations and if so, the present status thereof; (c) the details of measures taken or proposed to improve connectivity, tourist amenities, heritage conservation, safety and other tourism infrastructure in and around Srisailam during the last five years; (d) the details of Central assistance sanctioned, released and utilised for tourism infrastructure in Srisailam during the last five years, scheme and year-wise; and (e) whether the Government proposes to include Srisailam under any existing or proposed temple/spiritual tourism circuit and if so, the details along with timeline thereof?
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Original question sourceDeregistered Shell Companies
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3614 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
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(a) the total number of shell companies identified and deregistered/struck off from the register of companies under Section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013 during the last five years, State-wise and year-wise; (b) the details of the action taken by the Government against such shell companies and their directors; (c) whether the Government has initiated any fresh regulatory measures, technological interventions or enforcement steps to improve financial transparency and curb the menace of shell companies; and (d) if so, the details thereof, including the progress made in utilizing artificial intelligence and data analytics tools for early detection of financial fraud?
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Original question sourceSetting up of Centres of Excellence in Sports
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3615 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has fixed any transparent policy, eligibility criteria and assessment system to setup national Centres of Sports excellence, high performance training Centres and regional excellence Centres in the country and if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of number of such centres and the details of basis of their selection included sports infrastructure, achievements of sports persons, regional requirement and importance given to sports talent assessment; (c) whether the Government has considered any of the possibilities to setting up excellence centres at national and regional level on the basis of sports facilities available in Churu district of Rajasthan and if so, the details thereof; and (d) whether the Government is undertaking any action plan to set up multi-sports excellence centres in Churu to provide high level training to sportspersons in western Rajasthan and remove regional imbalance there and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceAtal Tinkering Labs in Bihar
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3616 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: EDUCATION
Member asked
Dinesh Chandra Yadav, Ramprit Mandal
(a) the details of the number of Government schools in Bihar where Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) have been set up for in line with the announcement made in the Union Budget for the year 2025-26, district-wise; (b) the details of the number of Government schools selected for setting up Atal Tinkering Labs in Bihar, district-wise and phase-wise; (c) the amount of funds sanctioned, allocated and spent so far for setting up Atal Tinkering Labs in Bihar along with details of financial assistance provided to each school; and (d) the details of the present status of facilities and training related to innovation, science, technology, robotics, artificial intelligence, printing and entrepreneurship provided to students under the said scheme?
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Original question sourcePradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3617 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: FINANCE
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(a) the details of senior citizens enrolled under the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) since its inception, along with the total purchase price/premium mobilised under the scheme, State-wise and year-wise; (b) the details of beneficiaries enrolled under PMVVY in Andhra Pradesh since the inception of the scheme, district-wise and year-wise; (c) the policies matured and benefits paid under the scheme in Andhra Pradesh, along with the steps taken by the Government to enhance coverage among eligible senior citizens; (d) the details of the number of premature exits, surrenders, and deaths of policyholders under the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana, since its inception, year-wise and State-wise along with the benefits paid in such cases; and (e) the steps taken by the Government to improve awareness, especially in rural areas and among women, along with the outcome thereof ?
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Original question sourceESIC Coverage and Healthcare facilities for Workers
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3618 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Member asked
(a) the details of employees and establishments registered under the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) in Assam, district-wise, particularly for Cachar district; (b) the details of steps taken by the Government to extend ESIC coverage to workers employed in tea gardens, small industries, plantations, construction and other unorganised sectors in Cachar district; (c) whether the Government proposes to establish or upgrade ESIC hospitals, dispensaries and diagnostic facilities in Cachar district to improve access to quality healthcare for insured workers and their families and if so, the details thereof; and (d) the details of measures taken by the Government to strengthen awareness, social security benefits, cashless treatment, maternity benefits, disability support and digital ESIC services for workers in Cachar district, especially those residing in rural and remote areas?
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Original question sourceAccounts opened under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3619 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: FINANCE
Member asked
(a) the total number of bank accounts opened under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) since its launch and the number of accounts that are active as of the latest date within Tamil Nadu; (b) the total deposits mobilized, credit disbursed and insurance coverage provided under PMJDY accounts; (c) the percentage of PMJDY account holders from rural, marginalized and underprivileged communities and the specific measures taken to ensure financial inclusion for women and weaker sections; (d) the reasons for accounts becoming dormant or inactive and the steps planned to increase account usage for productive purposes; (e) the progress made in linking PMJDY accounts with Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT) and other social welfare schemes; (f) the financial literacy and awareness programs conducted to educate beneficiaries about PMJDY and their effectiveness; and (g) the monitoring and evaluation mechanisms in place to assess the impact of PMJDY on reducing financial exclusion and poverty?
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Original question sourceConstruction of Nilambar-Pitambar Singh Adivasi Degree College
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3620 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: EDUCATION
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the time by which the construction of Nilambar-Pitambar Singh Adivasi Degree College and University is likely to be completed in Robertsganj Lok Sabha Constituency?
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Original question sourceFinancial Literacy in School Curriculum
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3621 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: EDUCATION
Member asked
(a) the present rules, guidelines and policies regarding the inclusion of topics such as savings, banking, investment, insurance, taxation system, digital payments, stock market, mutual funds and loans in the school curriculum for classes 6 to 10, along with the number of States/Union Territories where pilot projects or schemes for financial literacy are currently being run by the Central Government; (b) whether due to lack of practical financial knowledge, students are facing problems related to economic decision-making, online fraud, digital transactions and money management, thereby preventing them from becoming financially aware and self-reliant citizens, if so, the details thereof; and (c) whether the Government proposes to bring policy or action plan to implement literacy/commerce as a mandatory or elective subject at the national level for classes 6 to 10, if so, the timeline therefor and if not, the reasons therefor?
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Original question sourceEducationally Backward Districts
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3622 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: EDUCATION
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(a) the total number and names of districts officially identified as educationally backward districts (EBDs) in the country, State-wise; (b) the details of the socio-religious and marginalized communities that exhibit the lowest literacy and school enrolment rates within these identified districts of States; (c) the specific Central schemes, budgetary allocations, and financial utilization during the last three years aimed at improving educational infrastructure in these areas; and (d) the targeted steps taken by the Government to upgrade school facilities, digital infrastructure and teacher deployment to mitigate educational backwardness among these specific communities?
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Original question sourceSocial Security Benefits through e-Shram Portal
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3623 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Member asked
(a) the details of steps taken by the Government to provide minimum wages, health insurance and social security to delivery partners and online platform workers working in gig economy through e-Shram portal; (b) whether the Government is aware that unorganized labourers in many areas of Uttar Pradesh including Jaunpur are facing difficulties in e-Shram registration and details updation; (c) if so, the action taken by the Government to address the said issue; (d) whether the Government proposes to use the e-Shram database to provide employment to youth in unorganized sector of Jaunpur Lok Sabha Constituency in industrial units and projects and if so, the details thereof; and (e) whether the Government proposes to implement a long-term policy to ensure pension, social security and sustainable livelihood for workers registered under e-Shram and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceStrengthening Farmer Producer Companies in Tamil Nadu
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3624 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Member asked
(a) the total number of Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) incorporated in the agricultural districts of Tamil Nadu, with particular reference to the Perambalur Lok Sabha Constituency during the financial year 2025-2026; (b) whether the Government has noted significant compliance challenges faced by these rural FPCs regarding mandatory digital filings, maintaining statutory registers and conducting annual corporate audits, if so, the details thereof; (c) the specific regulatory relaxations, compliance fee waivers or extended deadlines extended to agro-based producer companies operating in the economically backward and parched regions of Perambalur in Tamil Nadu; (d) the total number of capacity-building awareness workshops conducted by the Registrar of Companies in Tamil Nadu to assist local maize and cotton farmers in managing corporate governance; and (e) whether the Government proposes to simplify the statutory compliance and reporting framework for Farmer Producer Companies to encourage greater formalisation of farmer collectives and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceHousehold Debt and Borrowing Trends in the Country
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3625 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: FINANCE
Member asked
(a) whether the Government maintains data on the number of household borrowers in the country during the last five years, if so, the details thereof, year-wise; (b) whether the Government provide the average outstanding household debt per borrower during the said period, year-wise; (c) whether the Government provide data on household loans, including housing, agriculture, education, vehicle, personal, gold and other loans, along with the amount disbursed under each category during the last five financial years, category-wise; and (d) whether the Government has conducted any study or assessment to analyse the rise in household debt, its underlying causes and its impact on household finances and if so, the details thereof along with the key findings thereof?
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Original question sourceApprenticeship Opportunities in Assam
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3626 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has observed a decline in apprenticeship opportunities in Assam during the last five years and the current year; (b) if so, the details of number of apprentices engaged and the sectors in which the decline has been most pronounced year-wise; (c) the reasons for such decline, including industry participation, regulatory issues or lack of awareness among youth; and (d) the specific policy interventions undertaken by the Government to expand apprenticeship coverage, particularly in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and emerging sectors in Assam?
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Original question sourceImplementation of Mission LiFE and Green Credit Programme
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3627 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Member asked
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(a) whether the Government has developed measurable indicators to assess the impact of Mission LiFE and whether any incentive mechanism for States is under consideration; (b) whether the Meri LiFE portal has been made available as a public dashboard and whether any proposal exists to incentivise better-performing Green Districts; (c) whether any institutional framework has been developed to integrate Mission LiFE with the functioning of Panchayats, Urban Local Bodies and industries; (d) whether the Green Credit Programme provides incentives for individuals, communities and Himalayan States, including Himachal Pradesh; and (e) whether any time-bound action plan has been formulated for Mission LiFE through sustainable public procurement and third-party evaluation, and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceBeneficiaries enrolled under PMJJBY, PMSBY and APY in Odisha
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3628 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: FINANCE
Member asked
(a) the total number of beneficiaries enrolled under Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana(PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) gender-wise, account-wise, State/UT-wise including Odisha especially in Puri Lok Sabha constituency along with the scheme-wise breakup thereof; (b) the total number of claims settled and the amount disbursed under PMJJBY and PMSBY since their inception in Odisha especially in Puri Lok Sabha Constituency; (c) whether any impact assessment of these schemes in enhancing financial security for low income households has been made, if so, the details thereof; (d) the steps taken/being taken to increase awareness, improve enrolment and reduce dropout rates under these schemes; and (e) the total number of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) beneficiaries covered under these schemes so far in Odisha?
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Original question sourceEnvironmental Clearances for Balda and Serubandh Mining Projects
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3629 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Member asked
(a) whether environmental clearances have been granted for the Balda and Serubandh Mining Projects in Koraput District, Odisha; (b) if so, the details thereof along with the present status of compliance with the conditions stipulated in the Environmental Clearances; (c) whether any violations of Environmental Clearance conditions have been reported during the last five years; and (d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government against the project proponents for such violations, if any?
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Original question sourceDependence on Guest Faculty against Vacant Teaching Posts in Universities
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3630 · Asked on 2026-08-10
Ministry: EDUCATION
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(a) whether the Government has assessed the increasing dependence of Central and State Universities on Guest Faculty against long-standing vacant teaching posts, resulting in insecure employment, disparities in honorarium and lack of uniform service conditions, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government is aware that prolonged reliance on such engagements has caused financial insecurity, uncertainty regarding recognition of teaching experience and has adversely affected academic continuity and faculty retention, if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government proposes, in consultation with University Grants Commission (UGC), to formulate a uniform national framework prescribing minimum service conditions, equitable honorarium, transparent engagement norms and time-bound filling of regular vacancies; and (d) if so, the details thereof and the proposed timeline for implementation?
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Original question source
These records are read from the Parliament of India record at sansad.in.