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Primary Education questions from March 2008 till April 2009
Q.1:
MINISTRY OF |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
ALLOCATION UNDER PRIMARY EDUCATION AND MID DAY MEAL SCHEME |
326 . |
Shri SATHYANARAYANA SARVEY |
Will the Minister of |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
be pleased to state:- |
(a) the details of the allocation made for Mid Day Meal Scheme and Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan during each of the last three years, State and UT-wise;
(b) whether the funds allocated for Mid Day Meal Scheme is higher than the allocation for infrastructure and other components of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
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ANSWER |
MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN SINGH)
(a) to (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
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Q.2:
MINISTRY OF |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
STANDARD OF PRIMARY EDUCATION |
516 . |
Prof. VIJAY KUMAR MALHOTRA |
Will the Minister of |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
be pleased to state:- |
(a) the details of schemes formulated by the Government for improving the standard of primary education in the country;
(b) the extent to which the primary education has improved during 2006-07 and 2007-08, State and Union Territory-wise; and
(c) the percentage of children deprived of primary education at the end of 2006-07 and 2007-08, State-wise and gender-wise?
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ANSWER |
MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(SHRI ARJUN SINGH)
(a) (b) & (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a), (b) & (c) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.516 FOR 29.04.2008 ASKED BY PROF.VIJAY KUMAR MALHOTRA AND SHRI SANTOSH GANGWAR, MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT REGARDING STANDARD OF PRIMARY EDUCATION
(a): For improving over all standard of education under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan 1,86,985 schools have been opened, 8.81 lakh teachers have been recruited through out the country, 1,41,738 school buildings, 5,57,927 additional classrooms constructed,and 1,54,121 drinking water facilities, 1,97,633 toilets provided in schools.
(b): Statement showing increasing trend of Gross Enrolment Ratios at primary level from 2004-05 to 2005-06 is given in Annexure-I.
(c): As per State Reports, as on 31.03.2007 there were about 76 lakh out of school children in the 6-14 years age group, in the country. A statement showing details of out of school children State-wise and gender wise as 31.3.2007 is given in Annexure-II.
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Q.3:
MINISTRY OF |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
ALLOCATION FOR PRIMARY EDUCATION |
255 . |
Shri FRANCIS FANTHOME |
Will the Minister of |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
be pleased to state:- |
(a) the allocation made to various State Governments for primary education/Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan during each of the last three years and the current year, Scheme-wise and State-wise;
(b) the amount actually utilised by the State Governments for the said purpose, State-wise;
(c) the reaction of the Government on the under-utilisation of funds by State Governments and its impact on primary education;
(d) whether the allocation for training and for improving the quality of primary education has been enhanced;
(e) if so, the details thereof; and
(f) the total number of children likely to be enrolled in the country against the target set for the purpose?
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ANSWER |
MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(SHRI ARJUN SINGH)
(a) to (f): A Statement is laid on the table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) to (f) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 255 FOR 16.12.2008 ASKED BY SHRI FRANCIS FANTHOME AND SHRI ANANTH KUMAR REGARDING ALLOCATION FOR PRIMARY EDUCATION
(a) to (f): State-wise funds provided by Government of India to States/Union Territories and expenditure incurred during the last three years and the current year under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is given in Annexure-I.Information in respect of allocation of funds made to States/Union Territories in respect of Mid Day Meal (MDM) Scheme is given in Annexure-II.
As a result of implementation of SSA and MDM programmes the out of school children in the age group of 6-14 years have declined from 3.20 crore in 2001 to about 45 lakh by March,2008.
Under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan several activities have been undertaken to improve the quality of education, which include inter-alia recruitment of teachers to improve the pupil teacher ratio,regular in-service training of teacher every year,free distribution of textbooks at elementary level,regular support to elementary schools through Block and Cluster Resource Centres and periodic independent testing of student achievements levels.
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Q.4:
MINISTRY OF |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
UNSTARRED |
QUESTION NO |
3462 |
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PRIMARY EDUCATION |
3462 . |
Shri SUBHASH MAHARIA |
Will the Minister of |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
be pleased to state:- |
(a) whether some State Governments including the Government of Rajasthan has requested the Union Government to provide special financial assistance for overall development of primary education of the students belonging to scheduled castes/scheduled tribes and minority community;
(b) if so,the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto,State-wise; and
(c) the time by which the said proposals are likely to be approved?
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ANSWER |
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(SHRI M.A.A. FATMI)
(a) & (c): All State Governments including Rajasthan have received Central Government funds for implementation of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) which is a programme for universalisation of elementary education.States annual proposals for securing SSA funding included strategies for promotion of elementary education for SC,ST,minorities and other disadvantaged groups,which have been included in the Government of India sanctions for the year 2008-09.
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Q.5:
MINISTRY OF |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
QUALITY OF PRIMARY EDUCATION IN RURAL AREAS |
Will the Minister of |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
be pleased to state:- |
(a) whether the ever widening socio-economic inequalities are adversely affecting the infrastructure and quality of primary education in rural areas;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government proposes to implement the principle of equity in primary education in rural areas;
(d) if so, the details thereof;
(e) whether the Ministry proposes to prepare an action plan to strengthen the infrastructure and quality of primary education in rural areas;
(f) if so, the details thereof; and
(g) if not, the reasons therefor?
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ANSWER |
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(SHRI M.A.A FATMI)
(a) to (g) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) programme is a time bound programme for universalization of elementary education for all children in the 6-14 years age group.Under SSA, 1,72,531 schools have been constructed,9,68,237 teachers appointed, 2,31,577 toilets & 1,73,622 drinking water facilities set up, especially in rural areas,in order to promote equitous elementary education in the country.
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Q.6:
MINISTRY OF |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
UNSTARRED |
QUESTION NO |
552 |
DISTRICT PRIMARY EDUCATION PROGRAMME |
552 . |
Shri GOWDAR MALLIKARJUNAPPA SIDDESWARA |
Will the Minister of |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
be pleased to state:- |
(a) the total amount released by the Union Government for the District Primary Education Programme during each of the last three years and current year, State-wise;
(b) whether the amount allocated has been diverted for other purposes;
(c) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and
(d) the action taken by the Union Government in this regard?
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ANSWER |
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(SHRI M.A.A. FATMI)
(a) A statement giving details of funds released to States under District Primary Education Programme during the last 3 years is at Annexure. During the current year the programme is operative only in the State of Orissa and no funds have so far been released as the State has unspent balances.
(b) No, Sir.
(c) & (d) Do not arise.
Q.7:
MINISTRY OF |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
UNSTARRED |
QUESTION NO |
3258 |
MINORITY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS |
3258 . |
Shri HARISINGH NASARU RATHOD |
Will the Minister of |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
be pleased to state:- |
(a) the State-wise details of minority educational institutions till date, category-wise;
(b) the number of educational institutions applied for and granted minority status during the each of thelast three years;
(c) the funds sanctioned for such minority educational institutions; and
(d) the number of students of various minority communities enrolled in these educational institutions?
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ANSWER |
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)
(a) to(d) Information in respect of minority educational institution falling under the jurisdiction of states is not maintained centrally. Total number of applications received by the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI) for issue of Minority Status Certificate during the last three Years:-
1. 2005 40
2. 2006 1744
3. 2007 838
Total 2622
Total number of Minority Status Certificates issued by the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI) in the last three Years:-
1. 2005 18
2. 2006 422
3. 2007 385
Total 825 |
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Q.8:
MINISTRY OF |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
UNSTARRED |
QUESTION NO |
3250 |
3250 . |
Shri JASHUBHAI DHANABHAI BARAD |
Will the Minister of |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
be pleased to state:- |
(a) the amount provided for education to various State Governments under various schemes/ programmes during each of the last three years, scheme-wise and State/Union Territory- wise;
(b) whether the sanctioned amount has been utilized by the State Governments/Union Territories for the purpose for which it was provide;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefore?
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ANSWER |
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)
(a) : The amount provided for education to various State Governments under various centrally sponsored schemes administered by the Ministry of Human Resource Development for the last three years during 2004-05 to 2006-07 is at annexure.
(b) to (d) : Grants are released to the State Governments keeping in view the proposals received, availability of resources and progress of utilization of funds earlier released under each scheme.
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Q.9:
MINISTRY OF |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
UNSTARRED |
QUESTION NO |
3224 |
PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP IN SCHOOL EDUCATION |
Will the Minister of |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
be pleased to state:- |
(a) whether the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has suggested public-private partnership in school education as reported in the Hindu dated March 25, 2008;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the response of the Government thereon?
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ANSWER |
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI M.A.A. FATMI)
(a) to (c): While interacting with media before the inauguration of a conference organized by Asia Society during March, 2008, the Chairman, Central Board of Secondary Education
(CBSE) had informed that the conference would deliberate on Public Private Partnership in expanding access at the secondary stage. The Ministry has not received any suggestion in this regard from CBSE.
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Q.10:
MINISTRY OF |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
UNSTARRED |
QUESTION NO |
3219 |
3219 . |
Shri HARISINH PRATAPSINH CHAVDA |
Will the Minister of |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
be pleased to state:- |
(a) whether the Government proposes to allow foreign direct investment in the education sector and also permit teaching the curriculum of foreign institutions;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the details of Indian Educational Institutes teaching foreign curriculum in collaboration with foreign institutions; and
(d) the provisions made by the Government to keep a check on such institutions?
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ANSWER |
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)
(a) to (d) : Government, vide Press Note 2 (2000 Series) dated 11.2.2000 of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion) has allowed FDI up to 100% on the automatic route in the Education Sector, subject to the sectoral rules/regulations as may be applicable. At present,only the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has regulations in place for entry and operation of foreign universities/institutions imparting technical education in India.According to available information, four Indian institutions have been accorded approval by AICTE for conducting foreign university programmes in India. The curriculum depends on the agreement between the two collaborating institutions.
A legislative proposal for regulating the entry and operations of foreign educational institutions in India is under consideration of the Government.
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Q.11:
MINISTRY OF |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
UNSTARRED |
QUESTION NO |
3213 |
ALLOCATION FOR ELEMENTARY EDUCATION |
3213 . |
Shri IQBAL AHMED SARADGI |
Will the Minister of |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
be pleased to state:- |
(a) whether the budget for school education was increased in 2007-08;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the extent to which the budget for elementary education has been increased this year;
(d) whether the allocations made in 2007-08 budget has been fully utilized;
(e) if so, the latest position of elementary education in the country; and
(f) the extent to which the Government is hopeful of achieving education for all in 2008-09?
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ANSWER |
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI M.A.A. FATMI)
(a) to (c): The Budget allocation of the Department of SchoolEducation & Literacy was increased by 21.18% in 2007-08 as compared to 2006-07. In the year 2008-09 budget for elementary education has gone up by 17.01% as compared to 2007-08, as per details given in Annexure.
(d): The percentage utilization of the Budget allocation of the Department in the year 2007-08 has been 99.83%.
(e) to (f): The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Programme provides for Universalisation of Elementary Education in a time bound manner to bridge all gender and social category gaps at elementary level and universal retention by 2010.
The Gross Enrolment Ratio (as per Selected Educational Statistics-2005-06 data) has been 109.40 at primary level and 71.15 at upper primary level. Girls enrolment has been 48% of total enrolment at primary level in 2006-07 and 46.5% at upper primary level. Out of school children have reduced from 3.20 crore in 2001- 02 to 0.76 crore as per State Reports, March, 2007. The Gross Enrolment Ratio for Girls has gone up to 105.87% in 2006-07 for primary and 66.50% for upper primary level.
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Q.12:
MINISTRY OF |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
UNSTARRED |
QUESTION NO |
3197 |
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN INDIA |
Will the Minister of |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
be pleased to state:- |
(a) the details of private educational institutions in the country, State and Union Territory-wise;
(b) the number of students studying in these institutions,State-wise and Union Territory-wise;
(c) the names of such educational institutions in the country which are engaged in the practice of religions conversions in the name of imparting education; and
(d) the details of such cases of religion conversion reported so far?
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ANSWER |
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SMT. D. PURANDESWARI )
(a): As per the “Abstract of Selected Educational Statistics 2005-2006” published by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, details of private aided and private unaided educational institutions, State and Union Territory- wise, are at Annexure.
(b): Details regarding students studying in these educational institutions are not maintained by the Ministry.
(c): No such matter is in the knowledge of the Ministry.
(d): Does not arise.
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Q.13:
MINISTRY OF |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
UNSTARRED |
QUESTION NO |
3298 |
3298 . |
Shri VIJAY KRISHNA |
Will the Minister of |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
be pleased to state:- |
(a) the mechanism devised by the Government to test the quality of education imparted in English medium schools in the country;
(b) whether the Government has any basis to conduct comparative study of schools in the country with those of developed countries;
(c) if so, the details thereof;
(d) whether the Government proposes to promote critical thinking and develop practical skills among the school children; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
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MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRIM.A.A. FATMI)
(a) Government has not conducted any study regarding the quality of education imparted in the English medium schools.However, Government of India conducts its own pupil learning achievement surveys under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) through National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). The surveys aim to track changes in learning achievement levels of students and to give a national picture of the status of students` learning levels.
(b) No, Sir.
(c) Does not arise.
(d) and (e) National Curriculum Framework (NCF) - 2005,lays special emphasis on the primacy of children`s experiences and their active involvement in the process of learning. The use of pedagogy to promote critical thinking among children thereby, leading them away from rote learning to a reflection of their own ways of understanding and learning is an important step towards improving school education. The syllabi and textbooks developed by, NCERT on the basis of NCF-2005 signify an attempt to implement the basic idea of a child-centered system of education outlined in the National Policy on Education.
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Q.14:
MINISTRY OF |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
UNSTARRED |
QUESTION NO |
3293 |
EDUCATIONALLY BACKWARD BLOCKS |
3293 . |
Shri PRATIK PRAKASHBAPU PATIL |
Will the Minister of |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
be pleased to state:- |
(a) the total number of educationally backward blocks where the female rural literacy is below the national average and gender-gap in literacy is above the national average;
(b) the total number of such blocks where the National Programme for Education of Girls at Elementary Level is operational;
(c) the impact on enrolment and retention scenario; and
(d) the total number of Muslim Minority girls enrolled in Educationally Backward Blocks (EBBs) during the year 2006-07?
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MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(SHRIM.A.A.FATMI)
(a) to (d): A total of 3073 educationally backward blocks were identified as per 2001 Census where the female rural literacy was below the national average and gender-gap in literacy was above the national average. National Programme for Education of Girls at Elementary Level (NPEGEL) scheme is operational in all these blocks. The enrolment of girls and total enrolment has gone up to 48% at primary level and 46.5% at upper primary level by 2006-07. 6645 muslim minority girls were enrolled in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas in educationally backward blocks upto 31st December, 2007.
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Q.14:
MINISTRY OF |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
UNSTARRED |
QUESTION NO |
4083 |
COMPUTER EDUCATION IN KVS |
4083 . |
Shri VIKRAMBHAI ARJANBHAI MAADAM |
Will the Minister of |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
be pleased to state:- |
(a) whether the Union Government has any plan to introduce computer education as a subject from the first standard instead of class III onwards in Kendriya Vidyalayas;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefore?
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MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI M.A.A. FATMI)
(a) No, Sir.
(b) Does not arise.
(c) Before exposing the child to computers, it is necessary to allow his/her natural faculties to be developed.
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Q.15:
MINISTRY OF |
TRIBAL AFFAIRS |
UNSTARRED |
QUESTION NO |
4711 |
EDUCATION TO TRIBAL CHILDREN |
4711 . |
Smt. BHAVANA PUNDLIKRAO GAWALI |
Will the Minister of |
TRIBAL AFFAIRS |
be pleased to state:- |
(a) the details of the schemes introduced by the Union Government for providing good quality education to the tribal children in the country;
(b) the details of the financial assistance provided by the Union Government to the State Government for running these schemes during the last three years, State-wise; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government to promote education among the tribal children?
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MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS(DR. RAMESHWAR ORAON)
(a) & (b) : Ministry of Human Resource and Development is the nodal Ministry for education in general. Ministry of Tribal Affairs only supplements the efforts of the Ministry of HRD. In so far as the Ministry of Tribal Affairs is concerned, it is administering the scheme of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) with the objective of providing quality education to the tribal students. It was decided during 1997-98 to utilize a part of the funds under Article 275(1) of the Constitution of India for setting up of 100 Model Residential Schools from Class VI to Class XII in different States.100 schools have been sanctioned to 24 States, and 79 are in operation. A statement indicating grants released by the Ministry to State Governments towards Eklavya Model Residential Schools during the years 2005-06 and 2006-07 is enclosed. From the year 2007-08, no separate funds have been earmarked for EMRSs and the State Governments have been advised to accommodate their requirement for EMRSs within the amount released under Article 275(1) of the Constitution, as per the prescribed guidelines of the Ministry.
(c) : In order to promote education among tribal children, Ministry of Tribal Affairs also runs the following Schemes:
1) Scheme of Construction of Hostels for Girls and Boys.
2) Scheme of Establishment of Ashram Schools in Tribal Sub Plan Areas.
3) Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship to ST students.
4) Scheme of Upgradation of Merit.
5) Grants in-aid to Voluntary Organisations for Residential School, Non-Residential School and Hostel.
6) Scheme of Educational Complex in low literacy pockets for development of women literacy in tribal areas which has recently been revised and renamed as Strengthening education among ST girls in low literacy districts.
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Q.16:
MINISTRY OF |
TRIBAL AFFAIRS |
UNSTARRED |
QUESTION NO |
4553 |
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES TO ST STUDENTS |
4553 . |
Dr. SATYANARAYAN JATIYA |
Will the Minister of |
TRIBAL AFFAIRS |
be pleased to state:- |
(a) the details of facilities being provided by the Government to the Scheduled Tribes students regarding admission and tuition fees etc. in Government and Private institution of different level of education viz. Primary, Secondary, Sr. Secondary & higher education ;and
(b) the total number of beneficiaries of such facilities during the last three years, State-wise/Union Territory wise?
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MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS(DR. RAMESHWAR ORAON)
(a) & (b) : In so far as Ministry of Tribal Affairs is concerned, the details of the Schemes under which various facilities are provided to ST students regarding admission and tuition fees etc. in Government and Private institutions of different level of education is as follows:
1) Post Matric Scholarship to ST students:-
The value of Scholarship under the Scheme to eligible ST students includes maintenance allowance, provision for students with disabilities, re-imbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees, Study Tour charges, thesis typing/printing charges and book allowance for students pursuing correspondence courses for complete duration of course at specified rates for specified courses for different discipline. The details of beneficiaries under the scheme of Post Matric Scholarship, State-wise/Union Territory-wise during last three years is at Annexure.
2) Top Class Education:-
The Scheme of Top Class Education for ST Students has been introduced from the academic year 2007-08 with the objective of encouraging meritorious ST students for pursuing studies at degree and post degree level in any of the 127 identified institutes in both the Government and private sectors covering the field of management, medicine, engineering, law and commercial courses. Each institute has been allocated a maximum of five awards. Under the scheme, eligible ST students are awarded scholarship covering full tuition fee and other non-refundable dues in respect of Government/Government-funded institutions. However, there is a ceiling of Rs.2.00 lakh per annum per student for private sector institutions and Rs.3.72 lakh per annum per student for the private sector flying clubs for Commercial Pilot Training. In addition to the above, the scholarship also provides for living expenses, books and stationery grant, cost of a latest computer system along with its accessories as one time assistance during the course at specified rates. Under the scheme grants are released to the Institutes and not to States/Union Territories. During last financial 2007-08, grants have been sanctioned to 23 institutes for 79 numbers of students.
3) National Overseas Scholarship:-
The Scheme provides financial assistance to students selected for pursuing higher studies abroad in certain subjects at the Masters level, and for Ph. D and Post –Doctoral research programmes. Bachelor level courses in any discipline are not covered under the Scheme. Under the Scheme grants are released for fees, medical insurance premium, poll tax and visa fees at actual, maintenance allowance, annual contingency allowance at prescribed rates. During 2005-06 and 2006-07 no new students have gone abroad for pursuing higher studies. However during 2007-08, 2 new students have proceeded for higher studies abroad.
4) Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship:-
In addition to these Schemes, under the Scheme of Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship, financial assistance at par with UGC rates are provided to ST students for pursuing higher studies such as M.Phil and Ph.D. Under the Scheme grants are released to UGC and not to States/UTs. During 2005-06 and 2006-07 grants have been released for 400 and 376 ST students. During 2007-08 grants have been released to UGC for 667 anticipated candidates.
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Q.17:
MINISTRY OF |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
IMPROVEMENT OF SCIENCE EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS |
Will the Minister of |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
be pleased to state:- |
(a) whether the Government has introduced the centrally sponsored scheme “Improvement of Science Education in Schools;
(b) if so, the salient features of the scheme;
(c) the details of the proposals received from various States and the details of the proposals cleared during 2006- 07 and 2007-08;
(d) whether the Government has any mechanism to check the performance in science education of those States getting assistance from the Union Government;
(e) if so, the details in this regard; and
(f) the steps taken by the Government for improvement of science education in the country?
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ANSWER |
MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN SINGH)
(a) to (f): A statement is laid on the Table of the Sabha.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (f) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO 503 FOR ANSWER ON 29.4.2008 ASKED BY SHRI SUGRIB SINGH AND SHRI NAND KUMAR SAI REGARDING “IMPROVEMENT OF SCIENCE EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS”
(a) & (b): To Improve the Quality of Science Education and to promote a scientific temper as envisaged in the National Policy on Education – 1986 as modified in 1992, a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for ‘Improvement of Science Education in Schools’ was stared from the year 1987-88. Under this scheme assistance was provided to the States/Union Territories for supply of science kits to upper primary Schools, setting up or up-gradation of science laboratories, library facilities in Secondary and Sr.Secondary Schools and training of Science and Mathematics teachers. Financial assistance was also provided to voluntary agencies for conducting experimental and innovative programmes in the field of Science Education.
( c): The erstwhile scheme of “Improvement of Science Education in Schools” which was one of the components of a composite scheme “Quality Improvement in Schools”, has been transferred to the State Sector w.e.f. 1.4.2006. Therefore, no proposals were processed in 2006-07 and 2007-08.
(d) to (f): In 1995, NCERT conducted an evaluation study to assess the impact of this scheme on the development of a scientific climate in schools and improvement of quality of teaching learning in science and mathematics. The report showed that the Scheme was extremely useful and had enormous potential to generate a scientific climate in the schools. During the Xth Plan the scheme was made part of a composite Scheme of “Quality Improvement in Schools”, with enhanced outlays. The scheme is at present in the State Sector.
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Q.18:
MINISTRY OF |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
UNSTARRED |
QUESTION NO |
5055 |
ALLOCATION FOR ELEMENTARY EDUCATION |
Will the Minister of |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
be pleased to state:- |
(a) whether allocations for elementary education has fallen from 67 per cent in 2001 to 35 per cent in 2007-08;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor;
(c) whether as per the norms of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan every school should have at least two rooms and two teachers; and
(d) if so, the details of schools in each State and Union Territory which has single room and single teacher, separately?
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ANSWER |
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI M.A.A. FATMI)
(a) & (b): No, Sir. The allocation of elementary education in the total allocation for education was 64.19 per cent in the year 2001-02 which has gone up to 64.96 percent in the year 2007- 08.
(c): The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan provides one teacher for every 40 children in primary and upper primary school and at least two teachers in a new primary school and one teacher for every class in a new upper primary school, a room for every teacher or for every grade/class, whichever is lower in primary & upper primary school, with the provision that there would be two class rooms with verandah in every primary school with at least two teachers. A room for Head-Master in upper primary school/section.
(d): State/ UT wise details of schools with single teacher and single class room are given in the annexure.
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Q.19:
MINISTRY OF |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
UNSTARRED |
QUESTION NO |
5033 |
EDUCATION TO POOR AND MARGINALISED CLASSES |
5033 . |
Shri KARUNAKARA G. REDDY |
Will the Minister of |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
be pleased to state:- |
(a) whether the University Grants Commission has any scheme to ensure dissemination of education among the poor and marginalised classes, to meet the rising necessities of economy and to encourage human rights;
(b) if so, the details thereof ; and
(c) the time by when a final decision is likely to be taken to formulate such scheme?
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MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SMT. D. PURANDESWARI )
(a) to (c): The University Grants Commission(UGC) has schemes for the students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) and minority communities. The schemes include scholarships and fellowships for SC/ST students, establishment of SC and ST Cells in universities, remedial coaching classes at under-graduate and post-graduate level for SCs and STsin universities and colleges, coaching classes for SC/ST students for entry in services, establishment of centers in universities for study of social exclusion and inclusive policy, coaching classes for the weaker sections among educationally backward minority communities in universities and colleges. In order to encourage human rights, UGC has schemes of epoch making social thinkers of India (special studies) and human rights and values in education.
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Q.20:
MINISTRY OF |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
UNSTARRED |
QUESTION NO |
5005 |
BUDGETARY ALLOCATION FOR EDUCATION |
Will the Minister of |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
be pleased to state:- |
(a) whether the Government has fulfilled its commitment of increasing the budgetary allocations for the education sector for the year 2008-09 as compared to last year;
(b) if so, the details thereof indicating the allocations made to this sector during each of the last three years;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the break-up of actual spending out of the Gross Domestic Product on primary and secondary education, alongwith the extent of budgetary support provided for the implementation of the SSA?
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MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(SMT. D.PURANDESWARI)
(a) to (d): The budgetary allocation of Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has increased from Rs. 24116.49 crore in the year 2006-07 to Rs. 32354.22 crore during 2007-08, showing an increase of 34.16%. In the year 2008-09, the allocation has been further increased to Rs.38709.37 crore which works out to an increase of 19.6% over the allocation of 2007-08. The allocation for the Ministry of Human Resource Development and actual spending on Elementary Education (including SSA) and Secondary Education during last three years alongwith the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures are as follows:-
(Rs. in crore)
Year Gross Domestic Total Allocation Actual Expenditure on
Product (Plan + Non-plan) Elementary Secondary
Education Education
2005-06 3275670 18338.53 11751.22 1750.27
2006-07 3790063 24116.49 16734.91 1923.72
(Quick Estimates)
2007-08 4283040 32354.22 17769.56 2525.48
(Advance Estimates)
For Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) the budgetary support has been Rs. 11000 crore in 2006-07, Rs. 10671 crore in 2007-08 which has gone up to Rs. 13100 crore in 2008-09. |
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Q.21:
MINISTRY OF |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
UNSTARRED |
QUESTION NO |
4977 |
COMPUTER EDUCATION IN SCHOOL |
4977 . |
Shri PRABHUNATH SINGH |
Will the Minister of |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
be pleased to state:- |
(a) whether the Government of NCT of Delhi has stopped imparting computer education to students for the last 5 to 6 months in its schools situated in Delhi particularly trans- yamuna area;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor;
(c) the total number of schools imparting computer education;
(d) the quantum of funds incurred on setting up of computerlabs during each of the last three years;
(e) the amount incurred on the maintenance of computer labs during each of the last three years; and
(f) the measures taken to resume computer education in schools particularly in trans-Yamuna area?
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MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI M.A.A. FATMI)
(a) & (b) The Government of NCT of Delhi has informed that implementation of computer education in 61 schools of trans-Yamuna area was suspended by the implementing agency following a dispute.
(c) Presently, computer education is being imparted by Government of NCT of Delhi in 638 Government and Government-aided schools.
(d) & (e) An amount of Rs. 50.37 crore was spent during the last three years on the programme. Maintenance of computer labs is part of the contract with the implementing agency, as such, no separate expenditure is incurred.
(g) Computer education is being imparted at present in several schools in the trans-Yamuna area. In respect of 61 schools where the implementation has been suspended, the matter has been referred to the arbitrator to settle the dispute.
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MINISTRY OF |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
UNSTARRED |
QUESTION NO |
4977 |
COMPUTER EDUCATION IN SCHOOL |
4977 . |
Shri PRABHUNATH SINGH |
Will the Minister of |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
be pleased to state:- |
(a) whether the Government of NCT of Delhi has stopped imparting computer education to students for the last 5 to 6 months in its schools situated in Delhi particularly trans- yamuna area;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor;
(c) the total number of schools imparting computer education;
(d) the quantum of funds incurred on setting up of computerlabs during each of the last three years;
(e) the amount incurred on the maintenance of computer labs during each of the last three years; and
(f) the measures taken to resume computer education in schools particularly in trans-Yamuna area?
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MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI M.A.A. FATMI)
(a) & (b) The Government of NCT of Delhi has informed that implementation of computer education in 61 schools of trans-Yamuna area was suspended by the implementing agency following a dispute.
(c) Presently, computer education is being imparted by Government of NCT of Delhi in 638 Government and Government-aided schools.
(d) & (e) An amount of Rs. 50.37 crore was spent during the last three years on the programme. Maintenance of computer labs is part of the contract with the implementing agency, as such, no separate expenditure is incurred.
(g) Computer education is being imparted at present in several schools in the trans-Yamuna area. In respect of 61 schools where the implementation has been suspended, the matter has been referred to the arbitrator to settle the dispute.
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Q.23:
MINISTRY OF |
LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT |
UNSTARRED |
QUESTION NO |
5303 |
EDUCATION FACILITIES TO CHILD LABOUR |
5303 . |
Shri GURUDAS DAS GUPTA |
Will the Minister of |
LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT |
be pleased to state:- |
(a) whether employment of children is allowed in certain industries;
(b) if so, whether the Government has initiated a policy to direct industries in which the child labour is permitted to provide education facilities to children employed therein; and
(c) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Industrialists thereto?
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MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI OSCAR FERNANDES)
(a): Yes, Sir, employment of children is allowed in non-hazardous occupations and processes.The Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act, 1986 prohibits employment of children below the age of 14 years in 15 Occupations and 57 Processes and it regulates the working conditions in non-hazardous industries where employment of children is not banned.
(b) & (c): The Hon’ble Supreme Court, in one of it’s directions had envisaged that working hours of children in non-hazardous occupations should not exceed six hours per day and education for at least two hours is ensured. The entire expenditure on education is to be borne by the concerned employer. In this regard the Government has issued suitable instructions to the State Governments, being Appropriate Government under the Act, to implement the guidelines of the Hon’ble Supreme Court. Status report on the implementation of the guidelines is being furnished to the Hon’ble Supreme Court from time to time.
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Q.24:
MINISTRY OF |
TRIBAL AFFAIRS |
UNSTARRED |
QUESTION NO |
107 |
GRANT TO NGOS IMPARTING EDUCATION TO TRIBAL GIRLS |
Will the Minister of |
TRIBAL AFFAIRS |
be pleased to state:- |
(a) whether the institutions run by the Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to impart education to tribal girls have been adversely affected due to non-release of grants in time;
(b) if so, the details of institutions closed down during each of the last three years, State and UT-wise; and
(c) the corrective measures taken by the Government to release the grants in time to these organizations?
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MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS(DR. RAMESHWAR ORAON)
(a) to (c) : The Ministry has not received any report of closing down of projects due to non-release of grants in time from any State/UT. It releases funds immediately on completion of all prescribed formalities.
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Q.25:
MINISTRY OF |
LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT |
UNSTARRED |
QUESTION NO |
3298 |
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN OF UNORGANISED LABOURERS WORKERS |
3298 . |
Shri P. KARUNAKARAN |
Will the Minister of |
LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT |
be pleased to state:- |
(a) whether the Government proposes to introduce any scheme of providing educational facilities to the children of labourers/workers employed in the unorganised sector;and
(b) if so,the details thereof?
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ANSWER |
MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI OSCAR FERNANDES)
(a) & (b):There are some welfare schemes for providing scholarships to the children of beedi, mines and cine workers. The Unorganised Workers’ Social Security Bill,2008 also has provision for educational schemes for children of unorganised workers.
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Q.26:
MINISTRY OF |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
UNSTARRED |
QUESTION NO |
3531 |
3531 . |
Shri NAND KUMAR SAI |
Will the Minister of |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
be pleased to state:- |
(a) whether the Government has received comments on the Right to Education Bill from various quarters including the Ministry of Law and Justice;
(b) if so,the details thereof;and
(c) the action taken by the Government thereon?
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MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI M.A.A. FATMI)
(a) to (c): A Committee constituted by the Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE) under the chairmanship of Shri Kapil Sibal,the then Minister of State for Science & Technology and Ocean Development had submitted a report on 2.7.2005 containing essential provisions of the draft legislation envisaged under Article 21 A of the Constitution which seeks to make education a Fundamental Right for children in the age group of 6-14 years.The report was considered by the CABE on 14-15th July,2005.Based on the suggestions and comments received during the CABE meeting,a comprehensive draft Central Bill was circulated to the States/UTs in August,2005.However,based on further discussions by the High Level Group(HLG),constituted by the Prime Minister,a draft Model Right to Education Bill was prepared and circulated to the States/UTs for their comments.
Taking into consideration the concerns of the States/UTs and discussions in various forums/quarters,a decision was taken to enact a Central legislation on Right to Education. Accordingly, the draft Central Bill on Right to Education,2008 was circulated to the concerned Ministries/Departments of Government of India including Ministry of Law and Justice for inter-ministerial consultation.
“The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Bill,2008” has been introduced in the Rajya Sabha on 15.12.2008.
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Q.27:
MINISTRY OF |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
UNSTARRED |
QUESTION NO |
3526 |
3526 . |
Shri RAJAGOPAL LAGADAPATI |
Will the Minister of |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
be pleased to state:- |
(a) whether the Government has sent its recommendations to the Committee of Ministers on Dalit Affairs for providing free education to Dalits up to Ph.D;
(b) if so,whether the Committee of Ministers on Dalit Affairs has recently discussed the above recommendation;
(c) if so,the details thereof; and
(d) the manner in which free education would help in improving the percentage of higher education among the SC/ST which is far below the national average?
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MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)
(a)to(c): The Sub-Group on “Education and Skill Development” of the “Committee of Ministers on Dalit Affairs”(CMDA) had recommended,inter alia,that no fee should be charged from Scheduled Caste (SC) students in Government or Government aided institutions at any level right upto Ph.D.The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, the nodal Ministry in respect of the matters pertaining to the Committee of Ministers on Dalit Affairs (CMDA) has informed that CMDA has submitted its first report.
(d) The Sub-Group’s recommendation will contribute significantly in increasing the access of Scheduled Castes to
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Q.28:
MINISTRY OF |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
UNSTARRED |
QUESTION NO |
110 |
PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS |
110 . |
Shri BALASHOWRY VALLABBHANENI |
Will the Minister of |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
be pleased to state:- |
(a) whether the Government/National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) proposes to make physical education compulsory in all schools and colleges in the country;
(b) if so,the details thereof and if not,the reasons therefor;
(c) the number of Physical Education teachers sanctioned and actually appointed in each State/Union Territory including Delhi during each of the last three years and in the current year;
(d) whether there is any shortage of physical education teachers in the country; and
(e) if so,the remedial measures being taken by the Government in this regard ?
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MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(SH. M.A.A.FATMI)
(a) & (b) : Physical Education is compulsory from primary to secondary stage (from classes I-X) & is prescribed as an optional subject at the senior secondary stage (classes XI- XII) in the schools affiliated to CBSE.
The National Curriculum Framework-2005 (NCF-2005) prepared by the National Council of Educational Research and Training recommends Health and Physical Education to be compulsory from primary to secondary stage and as an optional subject at higher secondary stage.
The NCF-2005 emphasizes comprehensive health and physical education curriculum.NCF-2005 has been circulated to all the States/Union territories.It is for the States/Union Territories to develop their own curriculum and syllabus based on NCF.
(c) to (e): Physical education teachers are appointed by the respective States/Union Territories and the statistics of these teachers is not maintained by the Central Government.
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Q.13:
MINISTRY OF |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
COMPUTER EDUCATION IN NAVODAYA VIDYALAYAS |
336 . |
Shri VIKRAMBHAI ARJANBHAI MAADAM |
Will the Minister of |
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
be pleased to state:- |
(a) whether the Union Government is planning to impart computer education from fifth standard in all the Navodaya Vidyalayas;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and (
(c) the time by when it is likely to be implemented ?
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MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(SHRI ARJUN SINGH)
(a) to (c) A statement is laid on the Table of the Sabha.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (c) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 336 FOR 15.04.2008 BY SHRI VIKRAMBHAI ARJANBHAI MADAM REGARDING COMPUTER EDUCATION IN NAVODAYA VIDYALAYAS
(a) : No, Sir. However, computer education is imparted to the students of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) from Class VI onwards.
(b)& (c ): Separate curriculum and text books have been prepared for the same. Several JNVs also offer computer related subject as electives at the higher secondary (+2) stage. Under Computer Education Programme, JNVs are provided computer hardware and software, colour TV, multimedia projectors, scanner and internet connectivity.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
RAJYA SABHA
QUESTION NO 1738
ANSWERED ON 17.03.2008
FAILURE OF SARVA SHIKSHA ABHIYAN .
1738 SHRI MANGANI LAL MANDAL
Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to satate :-
(a) whether it is a fact that implementation of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan has not only been dissatisfactory, but also failed to achieve desired results, so far;
(b) if so, the funds allocated, released and utilized and actual achievement made, togetherwith the comprehensive details thereof ;
(c) whether it is also a fact that some States have abolished the regular and vacant posts in middle schools and high schools and appointed teachers, by paying honorarium out of the funds of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan against those posts, resulting in the decline in the standard and quality of education; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(SHRI M.A.A. FATMI)
(a): The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan(SSA) programme is being implemented in all districts of the country to achieve the goal of universalisation of elementary education in a time bound manner, in a mission mode. Consequently since the launch of SSA all the out of school children in the 6-14 age group in the country (who numbered 320 lakh in 2001-02), have been brought in the ambit of elementary education except 75.97 lakh out-of-school children (as on 31.03.2007), who represent the difficult to reach category.
(b): Central Budget support of Rs. 10,671 Crore was provided in Budget Estimates 2007-08 for implementation of SSA. This was enhanced to Rs. 13,171 crore in the Revised Estimates 2007-08. An amount of Rs.11,336.38 crore has already been released to States/UTs as on 10.03.2008. Cumulative achievements made for key targets under SSA up to 31.12.2007 are given at Annexure.
(c) & (d): Under SSA programme 11.32 lakh teachers have been sanctioned up to 2007-08 against which 8.80 lakh teachers have been recruited till 31.12.2007. This has led to improvement in national average of Pupil Teacher Ratio (PTR) from 38:1 in 2005-06 to 36:1 in 2006-07 at primary level & from 34:1 to 32:1 at upper primary level in the corresponding period. |
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 2451
ANSWERED ON 17.03.2008
EXPLOITATION OF CHILD LABOURERS
2451. SHRI HEMLAL MURMU
Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Labour Commissioners have recently conducted an inspection regarding exploitation and atrocities against the child labourers in the country;
(b) if so, the number of persons found guilty alongwith the action taken against them, State-wise;
(c) whether the children engaged in the agriculture and farming sector and employed in more strenuous physical work in the country; and
(d) if so, the details thereof alongwith the steps taken to free and rehabilitate such children?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI OSCAR FERNANDES)
(a) & (b): Inspections and raids to detect cases of violation of Child Labour (Prohibition &Regulation) Act, 1986, are carried out from time to time by the State Governments who areappropriate authorities for enforcement of Act,in the areas that come under their jurisdiction.For the areas lying under the Central jurisdiction,inspections are carried out by the CentralLabour Commissioner's machinery. The information pertaining to inspections,violations,convictionsand prosecutions during 2006-07 as provided by the State Governments is at Annexure.
(c) & (d): Yes, Sir. Children are employed in agriculture and farming sector.However,employment ofchildren in agriculture is not prohibited under the Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act,1986 except in the processes where tractors, threshing and harvesting machines are used and chaffcutting is involved as also handling of insecticides and pesticides. For the rehabilitation ofChild Labour, Government is implementing the National Child Labour Project (NCLP) Scheme. Under the Scheme, children withdrawn from work are put into special schools, where they are providedwith accelerated bridging education, vocational training, nutrition, stipend and health carefacilities etc. |
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
RAJYA SABHA
QUESTION NO 1345
ANSWERED ON 12.03.2008
RESCUE OF CHILD LABOUR IN DELHI
1345 SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY
Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to satate :-
(a) whether it is a fact that minor children were rescued from factories in Delhi who were preparing mirror frames from broken bangles in LNJP Colony; and
(b) if so, what action Government has taken against the employers of minor children in the factories?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
(SHRI OSCAR FERNANDES)
(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. As per the information received from the State Government of NCT of Delhi, an FIR under section 374 of the IPC, 26 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 and section 16 of Bonded Labour (System) Abolition Act, 1976 has been filed with the local Police for undertaking investigations of the matter as per law. |
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 4575
TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.05.2007
CHILDREN TRADING
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SHRI SURESH PRABHAKAR PRABHU |
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Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the attention of the Government has been drawn to newsitem `cheaper to buy a child than buffalo says NGO` appeared in the Hindustan Times dated April 3, 2007;
(b) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto;
(c) whether the attention of the Government has been drawn to the survey conducted by Bachpan Bachao Andolan an Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO);
(d) if so, the facts given in their survey; and
(e) the response of the Government on the findings of survey alongwith the corrective steps taken/likely to be taken in this regard?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI RENUKA CHOWDHURY)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(c)&(d) As per information supplied by Bachpan Bacho Andolan, they have reported that there is a need for improving awareness on combating trafficking of children and rehabilitation and reintegration of the victims.
(b)&(e) The Ministry of Women and Child Development conducts advocacy, awareness generation and sensitization programmes for prevention of child trafficking. The Ministry of Women and Child Development also runs Swadhar Shelter Homes which provide shelter, food, clothing, emotional support, counseling, rehabilitation and other facilities to women in difficult circumstances including trafficked victims and children. The Ministry is also implementing a project to combat trafficking of women and children. The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 (ITPA) supplemented by the Indian penal Code prohibits trafficking in women and children for purposes of prostitution and lays down severe penalties for traffickers. The ITPA is now being further amended providing for more stringent punishment for trafficking in persons. |
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO 457
TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.05.2007
CHILD LABOURERS
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SHRI NIKHIL KUMAR |
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Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) whether children continue to be employed as domestic help in various parts of the country despite the law banning their employment;
(b) if so, the number of cases booked in various States in this regard in the last six months; and
(c) the remedial steps proposed in this regard?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI OSCAR FERNANDES)
(a) to (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 457 FOR ANSWER ON 07.05.2007 REGARDING `CHILD LABOURERS` BY SHRI NIKHIL KUMAR AND ADV. (SHRIMATI) P. SATHEEDEVI
(a) & (b): Under the Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act, 1986, Government has banned the employment of children as domestic workers/servants and in dhabas, restaurants, hotels, motels, tea-shops, spas and other recreational centres etc w.e.f. 10.10.06. Since then, 2229 violations have been detected in these two occupations during the inspections carried out by the State Governments, which are the appropriate Government for the enforcement of the Act.
(c): Child Labour is a manifestation of serious socio-economic problems, an effective enforcement of the ban requires widespread public awareness on the issue and a concerted strategy for the economic empowerment of the families of child labour. The Government has already undertaken extensive media campaign in this regard and has also addressed to the State/UT Governments for taking necessary measures. Consultations have also been held with the State Governments for finalizing State Action Plans for effective enforcement of the ban coupled with a rehabilitation plan for the children affected by it in convergence with the developmental schemes of various departments.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 756
TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.03.2007
BONDED CHILD LABOURERS
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Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) the total number of bonded child labourers liberated from January 01, 2006 to till date, State-wise ;
(b) the details of arrangements for the rehabilitation of such children, State-wise; and
(c) the total number of such children who are living in remand home for not being rehabilitated, where they are bound to live in pathetic conditions ?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI OSCAR FERNANDES)
(a)to(c) : A statement is annexed.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) TO (c) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 756 FOR ANSWER ON 05.03. 2007 BY SHRI TEK LAL MAHTO.
The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 does not make any distinction between child bondage and adult bondage. Number of bonded labour liberated and rehabilitated from January 01, 2006 to 28th February, 2007 is 165. However, the Government is separately implementing the National Child Labour Project
(NCLP) Scheme for rehabilitating all working children withdrawn from hazardous occupations and processes. Under the Scheme, working children are identified through child labour survey, withdrawn from work and put into the special bridge schools, so as to provide them with enabling environment to join mainstream education system. In these Special Schools, besides formal education, they are provided stipend @ Rs. 100/- per month, Nutrition, Vocational Training and Health check-up.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 99
TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.02.2007
ERADICATION OF CHILD LABOUR
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SHRI C.K. CHANDRAPPAN |
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BALASHOWRY VALLABBHANENI |
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MOHAN RAWALE |
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RAMDAS ATHAWALE |
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Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government proposes to eradicate child labour completely;
(b) if so, the fresh efforts made by the Union Government in this regard;
(c) whether the Government has any new plan for bringing child labourers back into the main stream and for financially empowering their parents;
(d) if so, the details of each schemes and the funds earmarked; and
(e) the time by which these schemes are likely to come into force?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI OSCAR FERNANDES)
(a): Yes, Sir. The Government is committed to complete elimination of child labour from the country. However, considering the nature and magnitude of the problem, a gradual and sequential approach is being followed, beginning with children working in hazardous occupations and processes and gradually covering children in non-hazardous occupations also.
(b): The National Child Labour Project Scheme is being implemented since 1988 for the rehabilitation of working children. Prior to 10th Plan, the scheme was being implemented in 100 districts. During the 10th Plan, the National Child Labour Project Scheme has been expanded to cover 250 districts in the country.
(c): The National Child Labour Project Scheme involves mainstreaming of working children into regular schools. Efforts are being made to economically empower the families of child labour by converging with various Income/Employment Generation Schemes of other Central Ministries and State Government Departments.
(d): An amount of Rs. 602/- crore has been allocated under the National Child Labour Project Scheme during 10th Plan Period for rehabilitation of working children.
(e): The Scheme is already under implementation.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 3744
TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.12.2006
ILO ON CHILD LABOUR
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Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) whether International Labour Organisation (ILO) has recently called for zero tolerance of violence against the child labourers and adolescents legally employed world wide as reported in The Hindu dated November 22, 2006;
(b) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto;
(c) whether the Government proposes to take effective steps to prevent children from working with any establishment; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI OSCAR FERNANDES)
(a) & (b): Government has noted the contents of the News item published in the Hindu on 22.11.2006. As such, Government is committed to elimination of child labour in phased manner beginning with those engaged in most hazardous occupations and processes first.
(c) & (d): Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act, 1986 prohibits employment of children in 15 occupations and 57 Processes and it regulates the working conditions in occupations which are not declared as hazardous. Sufficient deterrent provisions already exist in the Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act, 1986 for persons violating the provisions of the Act. The Act provides that any persons who employs any child in contravention of the provisions of the Act, is liable for punishment with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three months, but which may extend to one year or with fine, which shall not be less than Rs. 10,000/- but which may extend to Rs. 20,000/- or both. Instructions are issued, from time to time, to the State Governments who are the appropriate Government, for the strict enforcement of the same.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 757
TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.11.2006
ERADICATION OF CHILD LABOUR
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SHRI ANANDRAO VITHOBA ADSUL |
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IQBAL AHMED SARADGI |
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Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the initiatives taken to eradicate child labour remains elusive even in sectors such as construction or mining that were declared hazardous decades ago;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the growth in the number of child workers is driven by the new economy and children are most vulnerable to new forms of contract labour without any social security;
(d) if so, the reaction of the Union Government thereto;
(e) the action plan initiated by the Union Government to eliminate child labour by 2007;
(f) whether any direction to State Governments has also been given; and
(g) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI OSCAR FERNANDES)
(a) to (g): A Statement is Annexed.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (A) TO (G) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 757 FOR ANSWER ON 27.11.06 REGARDING `ERADICATION OF CHILD LABOUR`BY SHRI ANANDRAO V. ADSUL AND SHRI IQBAL AHMED SARADGI
(a) & (b): As per the provisions of the Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act, 1986, children below the age of 14 years are prohibited from working in hazardous occupations and processes. At present, there are 15 occupations and 57 processes listed as hazardous under the Schedule to the Act, which includes Construction and Mines.
Elimination of child labour is an area of great concern and commitment for the Government of India. The problem of child labour is a socio-economic evil which is a direct consequence of poverty & illiteracy. Considering the magnitude and the nature of the problem, therefore, Government has adopted a gradual & sequential approach to withdraw and rehabilitate working children, beginning with those working in hazardous occupations/processes. Efforts are being made to withdraw children working in hazardous occupations and processes for their rehabilitation.
(c) to (e): There is no evidence to indicate that there is increase in child labour due to the new economy. Child labour is a socio-economic problem which is a direct consequence of poverty and illiteracy. Realizing the multifaceted and complex nature of this problem, Government had embarked on a holistic and multi-pronged programme to eliminate child labour from the country. The Government strategy, based on the National Policy on Child Labour announced in 1987, involves strong enforcement of the existing Act with simultaneous efforts towards rehabilitation of both parents and children through project based Action Plan and linkages with the poverty eradication and income generation programmes of the Government.
The Government of India initiated the National Child labour Project Scheme (NCLP) in 1988 to rehabilitate the working children starting with 9 Child Labour endemic districts of the country. The scheme has been progressively expanded to cover 250 districts of the country during the 10th Plan.
(f) & (g): As State Government are appropriate government for enforcement of Act in their respective areas, directions are regularly being given to them for strict enforcement, creating public awareness on the issue and for the effective implementation of the NCLP Scheme. |
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Primary Education Questions
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO 516
ANSWERED ON 29.04.2008
STANDARD OF PRIMARY EDUCATION
516. |
PROF. VIJAY KUMAR MALHOTRA |
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Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) the details of schemes formulated by the Government for improving the standard of primary education in the country;
(b) the extent to which the primary education has improved during 2006-07 and 2007-08, State and Union Territory-wise; and
(c) the percentage of children deprived of primary education at the end of 2006-07 and 2007-08, State-wise and gender-wise?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(SHRI ARJUN SINGH)
(a) (b) & (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a), (b) & (c) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.516 FOR 29.04.2008 ASKED BY PROF.VIJAY KUMAR MALHOTRA AND SHRI SANTOSH GANGWAR, MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT REGARDING STANDARD OF PRIMARY EDUCATION
(a): For improving over all standard of education under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan 1,86,985 schools have been opened, 8.81 lakh teachers have been recruited through out the country, 1,41,738 school buildings, 5,57,927 additional classrooms constructed,and 1,54,121 drinking water facilities, 1,97,633 toilets provided in schools.
(b): Statement showing increasing trend of Gross Enrolment Ratios at primary level from 2004-05 to 2005-06 is given in Annexure-I.
(c): As per State Reports, as on 31.03.2007 there were about 76 lakh out of school children in the 6-14 years age group, in the country. A statement showing details of out of school children State-wise and gender wise as 31.3.2007 is given in Annexure-II.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO 277
ANSWERED ON 18.03.2008
ENROLMENT IN PRIMARY EDUCATION
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SHRI SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL |
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Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) the total number of children enrolled in primary classes so far;
(b) the method/criteria adopted for establishing the authenticity of enrolment data of children in primary classes;
(c) the agencies by which these data are collected;
(d) whether the data so collected are reliable and reflect the actual number of enrolment in primary education;
(e) if so, the details thereof; and
(f) if not, the steps taken by the Government to have the actual number of enrolment in primary education?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN SINGH)
(a) to (f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House
STATEMENT
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO THE PARTS (a) to (f) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 277 FOR ANSWER ON18.03.2008 ASKED BY SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO AND SHRIRAVI PRAKASH VERMA, M.Ps REGARDING `ENROLMENT IN PRIMARY EDUCATION`
(a)Total number of children enrolled in primary classes(I-V) in 2004-05 was about 13.08 crore.
(b) to (f) The above figures are based on data furnished by State/UT Governments, who are responsible for their authenticity. The Ministry also scrutinizes data received from them before compilation.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 2706
ANSWERED ON 18.03.2008
DISTRICT PRIMARY EDUCATION PROGRAMME
2706. |
SHRI GOWDAR MALLIKARJUNAPPA SIDDESWARA |
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Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Union Government has received proposals from various State Governments for expansion of the District Primary Education Programme (DPEP);
(b) if so, the details and status of these proposals, particularly from Karnataka, State-wise; and
(c) the action taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to clear these proposals?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI M.A.A.FATMI)
(a) to (c) The District Primarry Education Programme (DPEP) is now operational only in the States of Orissa and Rajasthan in 17 districts. All districts in the country are eligible under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) Programme. As the District Primary Education Programme ends, the concerned districts are covered under SSA.
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MINISTRY OF PLANNING
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 1759
ANSWERED ON 12.03.2008
RECOMMENDATION OF NKC ON PRIMARY EDUCATION
1759. |
SHRI K. JAYASURYA PRAKASH REDDY |
Will the Minister of PLANNING be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the National Knowledge Commission has made any recommendation regarding the nature of enrolment in primary education; and
(b) if so, the details thereof;
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING (SHRI M.V.RAJASEKHARAN)
(a) to (b): The relevant extract of the Report to the Nation 2007 of the National Knowledge Commission, with regard to parts (a) to (b) of the question, is enclosed.
Extract
National Knowledge Commission
Report to the Nation 2007
Overview of Recommendations under Formulation
School Education
Complexity of the issues involved in School Education and their regional diversity necessitate consultations on a scale wider than any other work done by NKC. A series of workshops were therefore held around the country, addressing issues of quantity, quality, management and access in school education. A wide range of stakeholders were involved in the consultations, including representatives from the government and bureaucracy, school administrators, teachers, personnel from DIETs and SCERTs, educationists, NGO/civil society organizations and private education providers. At the end of an executive process of discussion and consultation, some of the key areas of intervention that have emerged are:
# Institutional reform within SSA and other central schemes to allow greater flexibility for the State and optimize learning outcomes.
# Streamlining the methodology of data collection to ensure timely access to reliable data, including data for tracking the average coverage of schools.
# A set of minimum requirements, norms and standards for all schools.
# Improvement and regulation of teacher training institutions, expansion and reform of in-service teacher training and creation of linkages with the university system, restoring dignity of school teaching as a profession, and simultaneously devising transparent systems for ensuring accountability of school teachers, setting up a a national portal for teachers to exchange ideas, information and experiences.
# Undertaking curricular reform in light of the National Curriculum Framework, 2005 to make it more flexible and relevant, and simultaneously change the examination system, especially at the board level, to reduce the pressure for rote-learning.
# Building infrastructure for new technologies, especially ICT, for cost- effective use of resources, innovative pedagogical strategies and wider exposure for students and teachers.
# Evolving special strategies to ensure greater access to school education in backward and remote locations, ensure greater enrolment of girls and students from marginalized social groups, and address special needs of laboring children, children of migrant workers and the differently abled.
# Expanding the National Literacy Mission and reorient its programme to address the intellectual, physical and emotional needs of those too old to benefit from the SSA.
# Enhancing the capacity of the private sector to make positive contributions.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO 90
ANSWERED ON 04.03.2008
STANDARD OF EDUCATION IN GOVERNMENT PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) whether according to a Government report on elementary education released on January 22,2008, only about 43 per cent of the students in Government schools passed with more than 60 per cent marks at the primary level with girls doing slightly better than boys;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and
(c) the steps taken to improve the standard of education at the primary level?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(SHRI ARJUN SINGH)
(a)to(c) A statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.90 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.03.2008 ASKED BY SHRI ABU AYES MONDAL REGARDING STANDARD OF EDUCATION IN GOVERNMENT PRIMARY SCHOOLS
(a)to(c): National University of Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA) collects elementary school statistics annually through the District Information System for Education (DISE) from all districts in the country.According to DISE data 2006-07, 45.04 % students passed with 60% and above marks, at the exit classes of the primary stage.Girls have performed slightly better than boys,and the percentage of girls and boys passing with 60% and above marks is 45.12% and 44.96 % respectively.
State-wise percentage of boys and girls securing 60% and above marks in the examination at the end of Grade IV/V,as per District Information System (DISE) data 2006-07,is at Annexure.
Under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, several activities have been undertaken to improve the quality of elementary education.This includes recruitment of 8.32 lakh additional teachers to improve the pupil teacher ratio,in-service training of teachers for a period of 20 days every year,free distribution of textbooks for primary and upper primary classes to about 6.5 crore Scheduled Caste,Scheduled Tribe and girl students,academic support to primary and upper primary schools through 6395 Block Resource Centres and 68352 Cluster Resource Centres and regular evaluation of students.
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(SHRI M.A.A. FATMI)
(a) to (c): Yes, Sir. The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has made efforts to revamp the curriculum of school education,including primary education,in order to encourage creative thinking among children.This exercise carried out under the National Curriculum Framework(NCF),2005 has made a significant shift in school education towards a constructivist paradigm for teaching and learning.Suitable modifications have been made in development of textbooks,classroom transaction and learners` assessment.Based on the recommendations of NCF-2005 and Focus Group papers on different subjects,new syllabi have been developed.Subsequently the new textual material for classes I to V have been developed. These textbooks are child-friendly and provide space for creative thinking.The content of the textbooks is child centred which provide her/him space to explore and construct knowledge. It encourages children to move away from rote learning to creative learning.
The NCF-2005 views assessment at all levels,as a meaningful and comprehensive process pertaining to the quality and extent of a child`s learning,construction of knowledge and her/his interest attitudes towards learning,which may be manifested in various activities. The new vision of the curriculum articulated in NCF-2005 has profound implications for creative thinking on the above concerns related to assessment/evaluation of children.Keeping this in view,NCERT has developed a Source Book for assessment at the primary level and it is being`trialled`out in 10 selected States across the country.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 35
ANSWERED ON 26.02.2008
REVAMP IN PRIMARY EDUCATION
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SHRI SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL |
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Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) whether there is a proposal to draw up a policy to revamp the primary education in order to spread creative thinking among the youth;
(b) if so, whether the current system of education is not up to mark; and
(c) if so, the steps being taken by the Union Government to introduce new method to induce students to develop creative thinking?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(SHRI M.A.A. FATMI)
(a) to (c): Yes, Sir. The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has made efforts to revamp the curriculum of school education,including primary education,in order to encourage creative thinking among children.This exercise carried out under the National Curriculum Framework(NCF),2005 has made a significant shift in school education towards a constructivist paradigm for teaching and learning.Suitable modifications have been made in development of textbooks,classroom transaction and learners` assessment.Based on the recommendations of NCF-2005 and Focus Group papers on different subjects,new syllabi have been developed.Subsequently the new textual material for classes I to V have been developed. These textbooks are child-friendly and provide space for creative thinking.The content of the textbooks is child centred which provide her/him space to explore and construct knowledge. It encourages children to move away from rote learning to creative learning.
The NCF-2005 views assessment at all levels,as a meaningful and comprehensive process pertaining to the quality and extent of a child`s learning,construction of knowledge and her/his interest attitudes towards learning,which may be manifested in various activities. The new vision of the curriculum articulated in NCF-2005 has profound implications for creative thinking on the above concerns related to assessment/evaluation of children.Keeping this in view,NCERT has developed a Source Book for assessment at the primary level and it is being`trialled`out in 10 selected States across the country.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 5099
ANSWERED ON 29.04.2008
NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY
5099. |
DR. ARUN KUMAR SARMA |
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Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the recommendations of State Council of Higher Education in regard to the National Policy on Education 1986 is yet to be materialized in Assam;
(b) if so, the reasons for delay in implementation of these recommendations; and
(c) the action taken by the Government in this regard ?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)
(a): Yes, Sir.
(b)&(c): Action in this regard is required to be taken by the State of Assam as per the guidelines of the University Grants Commission (UGC) on the setting up of State Council of Higher Education.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 3213
ANSWERED ON 15.04.2008
ALLOCATION FOR ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
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SHRI IQBAL AHMED SARADGI |
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Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the budget for school education was increased in 2007-08;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the extent to which the budget for elementary education has been increased this year;
(d) whether the allocations made in 2007-08 budget has been fully utilized;
(e) if so, the latest position of elementary education in the country; and
(f) the extent to which the Government is hopeful of achieving education for all in 2008-09?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI M.A.A. FATMI)
(a) to (c): The Budget allocation of the Department of SchoolEducation & Literacy was increased by 21.18% in 2007-08 as compared to 2006-07. In the year 2008-09 budget for elementary education has gone up by 17.01% as compared to 2007-08, as per details given in Annexure.
(d): The percentage utilization of the Budget allocation of the Department in the year 2007-08 has been 99.83%.
(e) to (f): The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Programme provides for Universalisation of Elementary Education in a time bound manner to bridge all gender and social category gaps at elementary level and universal retention by 2010.
The Gross Enrolment Ratio (as per Selected Educational Statistics-2005-06 data) has been 109.40 at primary level and 71.15 at upper primary level. Girls enrolment has been 48% of total enrolment at primary level in 2006-07 and 46.5% at upper primary level. Out of school children have reduced from 3.20 crore in 2001- 02 to 0.76 crore as per State Reports, March, 2007. The Gross Enrolment Ratio for Girls has gone up to 105.87% in 2006-07 for primary and 66.50% for upper primary level.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO 38
ANSWERED ON 20.10.2008
FUNDS FOR REHABILITATION OF RESCUED CHILD LABOUR
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DR. RAMAN SENTHIL |
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Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) the number of child labour including bonded child labour in the country during each of the last three years and the current year, separately, State-wise;
(b) whether the Government has allocated any specific funds for the rehabilitation of rescued child labour including bonded child labour;
(c) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
(d) whether the Government proposes to hold regional and national meetings on the “rescue operations” for child labour; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI OSCAR FERNANDES)
(a) to (e): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 38 FOR ANSWER ON 20.10.08 BY DR. R. SENTHIL; SHRI MAHAVIR BHAGORA REGARDING FUNDS FOR REHABILITATION OF RESCUED CHILD LABOUR.
(a) to (e): The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 does not differentiate between child bondage and adult bondage. The estimation of the number of child labour in the country State-wise, is done on the basis of the census carried out by the Registrar General of India once every ten years. The last such Census was carried out in 2001. Therefore, yearly data regarding existence of child labour State-wise is not maintained. State-wise number of child labour population as per 2001 Census is at Annexure – I. The Central Government is implementing the National Child Labour Project (NCLP) Scheme for the rehabilitation of children withdrawn from work. Under the Scheme, grants are released directly to the Project Societies chaired by the Dist. Collector. State wise details of fund released during 2007-08 is at Annexure II. Regional and National work shops and meetings are held from time to time with participation of State Government and other stake holders. State Governments are the appropriate authority for enforcing the Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act, 1986 for the areas coming under their jurisdiction. In order to step up the enforcement activities, a fortnight long nation-wide awareness campaign on “Enforcement Drive against Child Labour” was launched by the Government on 14th November, 2007 under which, the State Governments were financially assisted for taking up awareness campaigns. Further, a Protocol on Prevention, Rescue, Repartriation and Rehabilitation of Trafficked & Migrant Child Labour has also been issued to the State Governments to facilitate the rescue and rehabilitation of such children.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 186
ANSWERED ON 20.10.2008
EXPANSION OF NATIONAL CHILD LABOUR PROJECT
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SHRI K.C . PALLANI SHAMY |
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Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) the number of child labourers rescued during each of the last three years and current year, State-wise;
(b) the norms prescribed for the selection of districts for implementing National Child Labour Project (NCLP);
(c) the number and names of districts covered under NCLP in the country, State-wise;
(d) whether the Government proposes to expend the NCLP and the fund allocated for the purpose to all the districts where child labourers are still prevailing during Eleventh Plan;
(e) if so, the details thereof alongwith the steps taken by the Government in this regard; and
(f) the number of child labourers are likely to be benefited therefrom alongwith the funds allocated for the purpose?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI OSCAR FERNANDES)
(a): Under the National Child Labour Project (NCLP) Scheme, children engaged in hazardous jobs are rescued and withdrawn from work. The number of such children enrolled in the special schools under the scheme during the last three years is as per the statement at Annexure-I.
(b): The districts are identified on the basis of endemicity of child labour as per the Census data and also on the recommendation of the concerned State Government.
(c): The National Child Labour Project (NCLP) is being implemented in 250 districts of the country for the rehabilitation of working children. State-wise details are as per the statement at Annexure-II.
(d) to (f): Government has proposed expansion of National Child Labour Project (NCLP) Scheme to all child labour endemic districts during the XI Five Year Plan, in order to increase the coverage of child labour under this scheme.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 5303
ANSWERED ON 05.05.2008
EDUCATION FACILITIES TO CHILD LABOUR
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SHRI GURUDAS DAS GUPTA |
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Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) whether employment of children is allowed in certain industries;
(b) if so, whether the Government has initiated a policy to direct industries in which the child labour is permitted to provide education facilities to children employed therein; and
(c) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Industrialists thereto?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI OSCAR FERNANDES)
(a): Yes, Sir, employment of children is allowed in non-hazardous occupations and processes.The Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act, 1986 prohibits employment of children below the age of 14 years in 15 Occupations and 57 Processes and it regulates the working conditions in non-hazardous industries where employment of children is not banned.
(b) & (c): The Hon’ble Supreme Court, in one of it’s directions had envisaged that working hours of children in non-hazardous occupations should not exceed six hours per day and education for at least two hours is ensured. The entire expenditure on education is to be borne by the concerned employer. In this regard the Government has issued suitable instructions to the State Governments, being Appropriate Government under the Act, to implement the guidelines of the Hon’ble Supreme Court. Status report on the implementation of the guidelines is being furnished to the Hon’ble Supreme Court from time to time.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 4887
ANSWERED ON 28.04.2008
SPECIAL GROUP FOR ELIMINATION OF CHILD LABOURERS
Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) whether a special group has been constituted under the Ministry to carry out inspections and raids for elimination of child labourers; and
(b) if so, the details and composition thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI OSCAR FERNANDES)
(a): While there is no special group constituted under the Ministry of Labour & Employment to carry out inspections and raids for elimination of child labour. However, a special campaign is launched all over the country. State Governments are the appropriate authority for enforcing the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 for the areas comes under their jurisdiction. Therefore, the inspections and raids are conducted from time to time by the State Labour departments. For the areas under the Central jurisdiction, the office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) conducts the inspections and raids for the implementation of Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986.
(b): Does not arise.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 4895
ANSWERED ON 28.04.2008
CHANGES IN CHILD LABOUR LAW
4895. |
SHRI ANANDRAO VITHOBA ADSUL |
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RAVI PRAKASH VERMA |
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Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the various State Governments have sought changes in law dealing with child labourers in view of its future to control the same after nearby two years of implementation;
(b) if so, the details thereof indicating the changes sought by the States; and
(c) the response of the Union Government thereto?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI OSCAR FERNANDES)
(a) to (c): The Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act, 1986 had come into effect way back in 1986. Suggestions for amendments/changes in the Act are received form time to time from various quarters including State Governments. Some of these suggestions include increasing of penalty, power for search and seizure under the Act, inclusion of agriculture as hazardous work and giving power to Executive Magistrates to adjudicate offences under the Child Labour Act. Accordingly Government has set up a Working Group to examine these suggestions.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 3884
ANSWERED ON 21.04.2008
INSPECTIONS FOR IDENTIFICATION OF CHILD LABOURERS
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SMT. JOYTIRMOYEE SIKDAR |
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Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) the parameters laid down for inspections regarding identification of child labourers in different industries in the country including the mandatory provisions under the Law;
(b) the number of inspections conducted during each years of Tenth Plan and thereafter till date, State-wise and industry-wise;
(c) the number of child labour identified and rescued in the country during the said period, State-wise;
(d) whether the Government proposes to review the existing system of inspections in view of increase in number of child labourers despite a ban on it; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI OSCAR FERNANDES)
(a): Inspections and raids to detect cases of violations of Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act, 1986 are carried out from time to time by the State Governments who are appropriate authorities for enforcement of Act, in the areas that come under their jurisdiction. For the areas lying under the Central jurisdiction, inspections are carried out by the Central Labour Commissioner’s machinery.
(b) & (c): State wise details of inspections and violations during each year of Tenth Plan are at Annexure. Industry wise details are not maintained by the Ministry.
(d): No such proposal is under consideration of the Government.
(e): Does not arise.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 3804
ANSWERED ON 21.04.2008
ABOLITION OF CHILD LABOUR
3804. |
SHRI KARUNAKARA G. REDDY |
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Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government proposes to formulate any time bound programme for abolition of child labour in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government has received any financial assistance from the World Bank, International Labour Organisation and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for abolition of child labour; and
(d) if so, the details thereof alongwith the extent to which these financial assistance are likely to be helpful in achieving the goal?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI OSCAR FERNANDES)
(a) & (b): The Government does not propose any fixed target date or time bound programme to abolish Child Labour since this problem emanates from other issues such as poverty and it is not possible to fix a specific period for its complete abolition. However, the Government is already implementing the National Child Labour Project Scheme for the elimination of child labour in 250 districts of 20 States of the country. Under the Scheme, children working in identified hazardous occupations and process are withdrawn from work and put in Special Schools where they are provided with accelerated education, vocational training, nutrition, stipend and healthcare facilities etc., before they are mainstreamed into regular education system.
(c) & (d): The ILO has supported child labour elimination efforts in the country through the IPEC (International Programme for the Elimination of Child Labour). However, the contribution of the ILO in terms of financial aid is not very high in comparison to Government of India allocation. The UNICEF also similarly contributes a very small amount for specific programmes of elimination of child labour. While these financial inputs have been helpful, it is the Government of India funding which is the primary source for combating child labour in the country.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 3365
ANSWERED ON 15.04.2008
CHILD LABOUR IN THE MANUFACTURE OF EXPORT ITEMS
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SHRI KISHANBHAI VESTABHAI PATEL |
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Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government has prepared or chalked out any plan aiming to institute a social audit of the manufacturing units found to be violating child labour laws in the supply of sensitive export items in the light of a US Gazette notification as reported in “The Times of India” dated March 16, 2008;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights proposes to interact with Export Promotion Councils in this regard;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the extent to which the targets of export of the country are likely to be affected?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY(SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH)
a) & b): While there is no specific proposal for social audit in export oriented industries with a view to eliminating child labour from such industries, necessary steps are taken under the existing laws to prevent child labour in prohibited occupations and process.
c) & d): National Commission for Protection of Child Rights interacts with a large number of organizations and individuals on the issue of child rights,however no programme has been finalized for interaction with Export Promoton Councils.
e): Targets of export are not likely to be affected.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 2451
ANSWERED ON 17.03.2008
EXPLOITATION OF CHILD LABOURERS
Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Labour Commissioners have recently conducted an inspection regarding exploitation and atrocities against the child labourers in the country;
(b) if so, the number of persons found guilty alongwith the action taken against them, State-wise;
(c) whether the children engaged in the agriculture and farming sector and employed in more strenuous physical work in the country; and
(d) if so, the details thereof alongwith the steps taken to free and rehabilitate such children?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI OSCAR FERNANDES)
(a) & (b): Inspections and raids to detect cases of violation of Child Labour (Prohibition &Regulation) Act, 1986, are carried out from time to time by the State Governments who areappropriate authorities for enforcement of Act,in the areas that come under their jurisdiction.For the areas lying under the Central jurisdiction,inspections are carried out by the CentralLabour Commissioner’s machinery. The information pertaining to inspections,violations,convictionsand prosecutions during 2006-07 as provided by the State Governments is at Annexure.
(c) & (d): Yes, Sir. Children are employed in agriculture and farming sector.However,employment ofchildren in agriculture is not prohibited under the Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act,1986 except in the processes where tractors, threshing and harvesting machines are used and chaffcutting is involved as also handling of insecticides and pesticides. For the rehabilitation ofChild Labour, Government is implementing the National Child Labour Project (NCLP) Scheme. Under the Scheme, children withdrawn from work are put into special schools, where they are providedwith accelerated bridging education, vocational training, nutrition, stipend and health carefacilities etc.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO 258
ANSWERED ON 17.03.2008
SOCIAL AUDITS FOR ELIMINATION OF CHILD LABOUR
258. |
SHRI SAMBASIVA RAYAPATI RAO |
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Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government has finalised a proposal for social audit of those exporting industries which could be vulnerable to international bans on grounds of employing child labour with a view to eliminate child labour from these industries;
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the time by which such audits are likely to be conducted; and
(c) the regulations currently in place to ensure elimination of child labour particularly from export-oriented industries?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI OSCAR FERNANDES)
(a) to (c): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 258 FOR ANSWER ON 17.03.2008 REGARDING SOCIAL AUDITS FOR ELIMINATION OF CHILD LABOUR.
(a) to (c): While there is no specific proposal for social audit in export oriented industries, with a view to eliminating child labour from such industries, necessary steps are taken under the existing laws to prevent child labour in prohibited occupations and processes.
For the rehabilitation of Child Labour, Government is implementing the National Child Labour Project (NCLP) Scheme in 250 districts of the country which includes districts with high concentration of child labour in export oriented industries. Under the Scheme, Children withdrawn from work are admitted to Special Schools where they are provided with accelerated bridging education, vocational training, stipend, nutrition and health care facilities etc. Further, various export promotion councils have been requested to raise awareness campaigns as part of an action plan among their member-industries for the elimination of child labour.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 1414
ANSWERED ON 10.03.2008
BAN ON CHILD LABOUR
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SHRI CHANDRAKANT BHAURAO KHAIRE |
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Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Union Government has asked the State Governments and sought support from Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in enforcing the ban on employment of children especially domestic servants and labourers in eateries particularly in tribal and scheduled caste dominated areas of the country;
(b) if so, the response of the State Governments and the NGOs thereto;
(c) whether the Government has formulated any scheme/project for rehabilitation of such liberated children due to the ban on child labour;
(d) if so, the details thereof alongwith the modus operandi to be followed;
(e) the funds allocated and released by the Union Government to NGOs during each` of the last three years and thereafter till date, State-wise and scheme/project- wise;
(f) the extent of success achieved by the NGOs during the said period, State-wise;
(g) whether the Union Government has received any complaint regarding misuse of funds by such NGOs;
(h) if so, the details thereof, State-wise, and NGO-wise; and
(i) the action taken/proposed to be taken by the Union Government in this regard?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI OSCAR FERNANDES)
(a) &(b): Yes, Sir. Government has prohibited employment of children as domestic servants andin dhabas, hotels, eateries etc. with effect from 10.10.2006. As State Governments are theappropriate authorities for implementation of the Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act,1986 in their respective areas, the State Governments have been advised to take all appropriatemeasures for the effective enforcement of this ban. In this connection, Government of India hasalso held consultations with the State Governments, NGOs and other stakeholders at Zonal levelall over the country for creating awareness generation and for developing of State action plansfor effective enforcement of the ban and rehabilitation of children withdrawn from theseoccupations.
(c) & (d): Government is implementing the National Child Labour Project (NCLP) Scheme in 250 districts of 20 states in the country for the rehabilitation of children withdrawn from work.Under the Scheme, children withdrawn from hazardous work are put into Special Schools, where they are provided with accelerated education, vocational training, nutrition, stipend and healthcare facilities etc. Most of the Special Schools under the Scheme are being run by the NGOs.
(e) & (f): Under NCLP Scheme, funds are not directly released to NGOs but to the DistrictCollector who is the Chairman of the District Project Society. However, Government is alsoimplementing the Scheme of Grants-in-aid to Voluntary Organisations in the Districts notcovered under NCLP Scheme. Detail s of Grants released to NGOs during the last three yearsunder the Scheme are at Annexure.
(g) to (i): `Complaints, if any, received in the ministry are forwarded to the respectiveState Governments for taking necessary action.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 1524
ANSWERED ON 10.03.2008
PROBLEMS FACED BY CHILD LABOURERS
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SHRI MADHU GOUD YASKHI |
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Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Union Government has received a Memorandum regarding problems faced by the Child Labourers from the Bal Mazdoor Union an Organisation formed and run by the Child Labourers themselves;
(b) if so, the details of the problems mentioned in the Memorandum; and
(c) the remedial steps taken by the Union Government in this regard?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI OSCAR FERNANDES)
(a): No, Sir. Ministry of Labour & Employment has not received any Memorandum from the BalMazdoor Union.
(b) & (c): Do not arise.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 1402
ANSWERED ON 10.03.2008
AMENDMENT IN CHILD LABOUR PROHIBITION REGULATION ACT
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SMT. MANORAMA MADHWARAJ |
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Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government proposes to amend the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 in order to ensure the absolute abolition of child labour in every form from the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which the necessary legislation is likely to be introduced ?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI OSCAR FERNANDES)
(a) & (b): No, Sir. The Government is not proposing to amend the Child Labour (Prohibitionand Regulation) Act, 1986 to prohibit all forms of child labour. Considering the socio-economicconditions of the country and the nature and magnitude of the problem, Government is followinga sequential approach of first covering children working in hazardous occupations/processes.
(c): Does not arise.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO 155
ANSWERED ON 10.03.2008
FUND FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING TO CHILD LABOURERS
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SHRI RAMDAS ATHAWALE |
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Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) the funds allocated, released and utilised by the Government to provide vocational training to rescued child labourers during the Tenth Five Year Plan, State-wise and year-wise;
(b) the funds allocated by the Government for the said purpose during the Eleventh Five Year Plan; and
(c) the number of child labourers benefited during the Tenth Plan period and thereafter till date, State-wise and year-wise?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI OSCAR FERNANDES)
(a) to (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 155 FOR ANSWER ON 10.03.08 REGARDING FUND FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING TO CHILD LABOURERS BY SHRI RAMDAS ATHAWALE
(a) For the rehabilitation of child labour, a Centrally Sponsored National Child Labour Project (NCLP) Scheme is being implemented in 250 Districts of the country. Under the Scheme, children withdrawn from hazardous occupations and processes are put into Special Schools, where they are provided with accelerated bridging education, vocational training, nutrition, stipend and health care facilities etc., so as to mainstream them into the regular education system. In addition, another project, namely INDUS Child Labour Project is being implemented in collaboration with the US Department of Labour since 2004 in 21 districts of the country. This project is being implemented through ILO.
Under these Schemes, composite allocations are made to the NCLP districts for all components, including Vocational Training. The State-wise and Year-wise details of the grants released under NCLP and INDUS schemes during Tenth Five Year Plan are given in Annexure-I.
(b) Government has proposed an amount of Rs. 3,738.91 crore for the NCLP Scheme in the Eleventh Five Year Plan, which also includes budget for vocational training. In the meantime, under NCLP Scheme, funds to the tune of Rs. 138.05 crore for 2007-08 and Rs. 144.06 crore for 2008-09 have been allocated. Under the Indus Project, funds to the tune of Rs.12 crore in 2007-08 and Rs.12 crore for 2008-09 have been allocated.
(c) During the Tenth Five Year Plan 2.71 lakh child labourers were mainstreamed into the regular education system under the NCLP Scheme. Under the INDUS Project, which started only in 2004, about 18,961 child labourers have been mainstreamed to regular education upto 2006-07. The State-wise details of children mainstreamed under NCLP and INDUS Project are at Annexure-II. |
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