(a) the details aof illegal mining identified across the country and comments of the Ministry thereon;
(b) whether the Ministry is monitoring the mining activities of the private players;
(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
(d) the details of the action taken against those who had undertaken mining of areas which are not covered under the lease;
(e) whether the illegal mining has stopped across the country; and
(f) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF MINES AND MINISTER OF DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION (SHRI B. K. HANDIQUE)
(a) to (f): The Government has received reports of illegal mining in the country. The details of illegal mining and action taken is given at ANNEXUR-A. The Central Government has taken following steps, which includes inspection of public and private sector mines by special Task Force of Indian Bureau of Mines:-
The State Governments have been advised to set up State Coordination-cum-Empowered Committee (SCEC) to coordinate efforts to control illegal mining by including representatives of Railways, Customs and Port authorities. Separately the State Governments have also been advised to prepare and adopt an Action Plan with specific measures to detect and control illegal mining including, use of remote sensing, control on traffic, gather market intelligence, registration of end-users and setting up of special cells etc.
Mainly because of the proactive stance taken by the Central Government on the issue, the following developments have been reported:
Eighteen States (Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chattisgarh, Gujarat, Goa, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Nagaland, Orissa, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal) have framed Rules under Section 23C of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 to control illegal mining.
Twenty one States (Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chattisgarh, Gujarat, Goa, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Orissa, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamilnadu, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal) have set up Task Force at State and/or District level to check illegal mining as per the instruction of Central Government.
Thirteen State Governments (Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Goa, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Orissa, Rajasthan and West Bengal) have set up a Coordination-cum-Empowered Committee.
Five States (Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Jharkhand and Uttarakhand) have digitized the total mining area.
State Government of Tamilnadu has digitized 100 cadastral maps.
State Governments of Rajasthan and Orissa have reported to have commenced using satellite imagery. Rajasthan has digitized mining area in GIS environment and superimposed on digital toposheets supplied by Survey of India. State Governments of Gujarat, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Orissa have reported to have started use of holograms/ bar codes in the transport permits.
During the first half of year 2010, the State Governments detected 35136 cases of illegal mining of minor and major minerals as compared to 41578 cases detected in the full year 2009.
Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENTbe pleased to state :- (a) whether emphasis on free and compulsory education at primary level is bound to expand intake of children at secondary and further levels manyfold;
(b) if so, the plans of Government to widen infrastructure and man-power requirements for secondary education and further levels to meet this additional intake;
(c) the details of expected expenditure involved and plans to meet the same; and
(d) the details of plans Government has to bring about 15 million children, estimated to be engaged in some form of work, into the stream of education?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)
(a) Yes Sir,
(b) & (c) The centrally sponsored scheme Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) launched in March 2009, inter-alia, provides for opening of new secondary schools (classes IX and X) based on school mapping, strengthening of existing secondary schools and induction of additional teachers to improve Pupil Teacher Ratio (PTR). The 11th Plan outlay for RMSA is ` 20120 crore. During 2009-10, an amount of ` 550.00 crore was released to the States / UTs under this scheme. For 2010-11, the budget provision is ` 1700 crore.
(d) The centrally sponsored scheme Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) to universalize elementary education has been in operation since 2001- 02. Subsequently the “Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009” has been enacted to ensure free and compulsory education upto elementary level.
Will the Minister of PANCHAYAT RAJbe pleased to state :- (a) whether Government evaluated the functioning of the various programmes under the Ministry; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) if not, the reasons therefor; (d) the details of funds allocated by the Ministry during the last three years; (e) the details of funds which has been spent and which has not spent; and (f) the reasons of unspent fund? ANSWER MINISTER OF PANCHAYATI RAJ (Dr. C.P. JOSHI) (a) to (c): Yes, Sir. The following schemes of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj have been evaluated by independent agencies:- Sl.No. Name of Schemes Year of evaluation 1. Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Yojana (RGSY) 2007 2. Panchayat Empowerment & Accountability Incentive Scheme (PEAIS) 2008 3. Backward Regions Grant Fund (BRGF) 2009 4. Rural Business Hubs 2010 (d) & (f): The details of funds allocated and released/utilization under the main schemes of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj during the last three years i.e. 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2009-10 is given at Annexure-I. Annexure-I referred to in Part (d to f) Reply of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No.3053 to be answered on 7.12.2010 (Rs. in crores) Name of the Scheme Annual Plan Annual Plan Annual Plan (2007-08 ) (2008-09 ) (2009-10) B.E R.E Released UC Recd/ B.E R.E Released UC Recd/ B.E R.E Released UC Recd/ Funds Funds Funds Spent Spent Spent 1. Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Yojana 43.00 46.23 46.23 34.12 30.00 41.85 48.35 43.36 45.00 44.00 44.23 16.21 2. Mission Mode Project on e-Panchayats 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 23.00 19.67 22.07 N.R. 3. Action Research & Research Studies 2.00 3.00 3.00 2.96 2.00 3.00 2.97 2.89 3.00 2.00 1.61 1.53 4. Media & Publicity 6.90 17.99 14.46 14.39 6.90 18.90 17.71 17.71 6.90 8.85 8.85 8.74 5. Rural Business Hubs 2.00 2.00 1.61 1.37 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.81 2.00 2.00 1.64 0.05 6. Panchayat Mahila Evam Yuva Shakti Abhiyan 4.00 4.00 2.02 1.87 4.00 4.00 4.00 3.45 4.00 4.00 4.00 0.21 7 Panchayat Empowerment & Accountability Incentive Scheme 10.00 10.00 10.00 2.25 10.00 10.00 10.00 2.50 10.00 10.00 10.00 N.R. 8. Backward Regions Grant Fund 4670.00 3600.00 3599.99 2567.41 4670.00 3890.00 3889.75 2924.66 6000.00 4670.00 3669.99 503.59 Note: 1. The allocation of BRGF was reduced at RE Stage by the Ministry of Finance. 2. 10% of the allocation was spent for the NE States. 3. N.R. – Not Received. Twitter Link To This Post Facebook Link To This Post
Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENTbe pleased to state :- (a) the details of infrastructure, manpower requirement and cost involved in implementation of free and compulsory education.; (b) how does Government propose to meet this additional expenditure; (c) the manner in which Government would meet the additional requirement of teachers; (d) whether Government would encourage private participation by extending tax relief and through corporate social responsibility; and (e) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI KAPIL SIBAL) (a) to (e) A statement is laid on the Table of the Sabha. STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) TO (e) OF REPLY TO RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NUMBER 350 FOR 3.12.2010 ASKED BY SHRI Y.S. CHOWDARY REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF RTE ACT. (a) to (c) The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act 2009 has come in to force w.e.f. 1st April, 2010. The infrastructure and manpower requirements for the implementation of the RTE Act have been estimated as under: 1. Teachers : 5.08 Lakhs 2. Part time instructors : 3.10 Lakhs 3. Additional Classrooms : 14.25 lakh The Central Government has revised the norms of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) programme to correspond with the provisions in the RTE Act, 2009. The revised SSA norms include provision for teachers in accordance with the norms of pupil teacher ratio mandated under the RTE Act. Government has also revised the fund sharing pattern in the 65:35 ratio between the Central and State Governments for implementation of the revised SSA programme. Further, Government has estimated a requirement of Rs. 2,31,233 crore over a five year period from 2010-11 to 2014-15 for implementation of the revised SSA programme. This includes Rs 24,068 crore provided by the 13th Finance Commission for Elementary Education. In 2010-11, the Central budget for SSA programme has been enhanced from Rs. 15,000 crore to Rs. 19,000 crore. (d) & (e) The revised SSA programme is the main vehicle for implementation of the RTE Act. Not- for- profit organizations, including civil society contribute to elementary education through partnerships within the broad parameters of State policy. Tax relief to organizations is provided as per the extant taxation laws of the country.
(a) the details aof illegal mining identified across the country and comments of the Ministry thereon;
(b) whether the Ministry is monitoring the mining activities of the private players;
(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
(d) the details of the action taken against those who had undertaken mining of areas which are not covered under the lease;
(e) whether the illegal mining has stopped across the country; and
(f) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF MINES AND MINISTER OF DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION (SHRI B. K. HANDIQUE)
(a) to (f): The Government has received reports of illegal mining in the country. The details of illegal mining and action taken is given at ANNEXUR-A. The Central Government has taken following steps, which includes inspection of public and private sector mines by special Task Force of Indian Bureau of Mines:-
The State Governments have been advised to set up State Coordination-cum-Empowered Committee (SCEC) to coordinate efforts to control illegal mining by including representatives of Railways, Customs and Port authorities. Separately the State Governments have also been advised to prepare and adopt an Action Plan with specific measures to detect and control illegal mining including, use of remote sensing, control on traffic, gather market intelligence, registration of end-users and setting up of special cells etc.
Mainly because of the proactive stance taken by the Central Government on the issue, the following developments have been reported:
Eighteen States (Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chattisgarh, Gujarat, Goa, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Nagaland, Orissa, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal) have framed Rules under Section 23C of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 to control illegal mining.
Twenty one States (Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chattisgarh, Gujarat, Goa, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Orissa, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamilnadu, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal) have set up Task Force at State and/or District level to check illegal mining as per the instruction of Central Government.
Thirteen State Governments (Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Goa, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Orissa, Rajasthan and West Bengal) have set up a Coordination-cum-Empowered Committee.
Five States (Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Jharkhand and Uttarakhand) have digitized the total mining area.
State Government of Tamilnadu has digitized 100 cadastral maps.
State Governments of Rajasthan and Orissa have reported to have commenced using satellite imagery. Rajasthan has digitized mining area in GIS environment and superimposed on digital toposheets supplied by Survey of India. State Governments of Gujarat, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Orissa have reported to have started use of holograms/ bar codes in the transport permits.
During the first half of year 2010, the State Governments detected 35136 cases of illegal mining of minor and major minerals as compared to 41578 cases detected in the full year 2009.
Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENTbe pleased to state :- (a) whether emphasis on free and compulsory education at primary level is bound to expand intake of children at secondary and further levels manyfold;
(b) if so, the plans of Government to widen infrastructure and man-power requirements for secondary education and further levels to meet this additional intake;
(c) the details of expected expenditure involved and plans to meet the same; and
(d) the details of plans Government has to bring about 15 million children, estimated to be engaged in some form of work, into the stream of education?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)
(a) Yes Sir,
(b) & (c) The centrally sponsored scheme Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) launched in March 2009, inter-alia, provides for opening of new secondary schools (classes IX and X) based on school mapping, strengthening of existing secondary schools and induction of additional teachers to improve Pupil Teacher Ratio (PTR). The 11th Plan outlay for RMSA is ` 20120 crore. During 2009-10, an amount of ` 550.00 crore was released to the States / UTs under this scheme. For 2010-11, the budget provision is ` 1700 crore.
(d) The centrally sponsored scheme Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) to universalize elementary education has been in operation since 2001- 02. Subsequently the “Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009” has been enacted to ensure free and compulsory education upto elementary level.
Will the Minister of PANCHAYAT RAJbe pleased to state :- (a) whether Government evaluated the functioning of the various programmes under the Ministry; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) if not, the reasons therefor; (d) the details of funds allocated by the Ministry during the last three years; (e) the details of funds which has been spent and which has not spent; and (f) the reasons of unspent fund? ANSWER MINISTER OF PANCHAYATI RAJ (Dr. C.P. JOSHI) (a) to (c): Yes, Sir. The following schemes of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj have been evaluated by independent agencies:- Sl.No. Name of Schemes Year of evaluation 1. Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Yojana (RGSY) 2007 2. Panchayat Empowerment & Accountability Incentive Scheme (PEAIS) 2008 3. Backward Regions Grant Fund (BRGF) 2009 4. Rural Business Hubs 2010 (d) & (f): The details of funds allocated and released/utilization under the main schemes of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj during the last three years i.e. 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2009-10 is given at Annexure-I. Annexure-I referred to in Part (d to f) Reply of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No.3053 to be answered on 7.12.2010 (Rs. in crores) Name of the Scheme Annual Plan Annual Plan Annual Plan (2007-08 ) (2008-09 ) (2009-10) B.E R.E Released UC Recd/ B.E R.E Released UC Recd/ B.E R.E Released UC Recd/ Funds Funds Funds Spent Spent Spent 1. Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Yojana 43.00 46.23 46.23 34.12 30.00 41.85 48.35 43.36 45.00 44.00 44.23 16.21 2. Mission Mode Project on e-Panchayats 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 23.00 19.67 22.07 N.R. 3. Action Research & Research Studies 2.00 3.00 3.00 2.96 2.00 3.00 2.97 2.89 3.00 2.00 1.61 1.53 4. Media & Publicity 6.90 17.99 14.46 14.39 6.90 18.90 17.71 17.71 6.90 8.85 8.85 8.74 5. Rural Business Hubs 2.00 2.00 1.61 1.37 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.81 2.00 2.00 1.64 0.05 6. Panchayat Mahila Evam Yuva Shakti Abhiyan 4.00 4.00 2.02 1.87 4.00 4.00 4.00 3.45 4.00 4.00 4.00 0.21 7 Panchayat Empowerment & Accountability Incentive Scheme 10.00 10.00 10.00 2.25 10.00 10.00 10.00 2.50 10.00 10.00 10.00 N.R. 8. Backward Regions Grant Fund 4670.00 3600.00 3599.99 2567.41 4670.00 3890.00 3889.75 2924.66 6000.00 4670.00 3669.99 503.59 Note: 1. The allocation of BRGF was reduced at RE Stage by the Ministry of Finance. 2. 10% of the allocation was spent for the NE States. 3. N.R. – Not Received. Twitter Link To This Post Facebook Link To This Post
Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENTbe pleased to state :- (a) the details of infrastructure, manpower requirement and cost involved in implementation of free and compulsory education.; (b) how does Government propose to meet this additional expenditure; (c) the manner in which Government would meet the additional requirement of teachers; (d) whether Government would encourage private participation by extending tax relief and through corporate social responsibility; and (e) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI KAPIL SIBAL) (a) to (e) A statement is laid on the Table of the Sabha. STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) TO (e) OF REPLY TO RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NUMBER 350 FOR 3.12.2010 ASKED BY SHRI Y.S. CHOWDARY REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF RTE ACT. (a) to (c) The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act 2009 has come in to force w.e.f. 1st April, 2010. The infrastructure and manpower requirements for the implementation of the RTE Act have been estimated as under: 1. Teachers : 5.08 Lakhs 2. Part time instructors : 3.10 Lakhs 3. Additional Classrooms : 14.25 lakh The Central Government has revised the norms of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) programme to correspond with the provisions in the RTE Act, 2009. The revised SSA norms include provision for teachers in accordance with the norms of pupil teacher ratio mandated under the RTE Act. Government has also revised the fund sharing pattern in the 65:35 ratio between the Central and State Governments for implementation of the revised SSA programme. Further, Government has estimated a requirement of Rs. 2,31,233 crore over a five year period from 2010-11 to 2014-15 for implementation of the revised SSA programme. This includes Rs 24,068 crore provided by the 13th Finance Commission for Elementary Education. In 2010-11, the Central budget for SSA programme has been enhanced from Rs. 15,000 crore to Rs. 19,000 crore. (d) & (e) The revised SSA programme is the main vehicle for implementation of the RTE Act. Not- for- profit organizations, including civil society contribute to elementary education through partnerships within the broad parameters of State policy. Tax relief to organizations is provided as per the extant taxation laws of the country.
