What Are the Possible Defenses to Assault Charges in Georgetown?

Those who suffer assaults experience physical attacks from or the threat of being attacked by other people. This experience may involve being punched, shoved, kicked, or pushed, and can even include weapons like blunt objects and guns. Assault charges are in different ways. They can include sexual assault or rape, grievous bodily harm, actual bodily harm, domestic violence, relationship abuse, hate crime, and so on. Each of these has legal consequences and can impact your life significantly. It can affect your relationships (personal or professional), tarnish your reputation, and lead to huge financial expenses and losses. When faced with assault charges, different possible defenses can boost your chances of getting a favorable result. Below is the detailed information about these defenses.

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Self-Defense

Are you charged with assault? You may have a favorable outcome if you claim you acted in self-defense. The outcome may be that the case will be dismissed or your charges will be reduced. However, two conditions must be met for your claim to be accepted. The first is that the force of defense must be reasonable, and the second is that the cause of the attack should not be because you provoke the accused party. Moreover, you must prove that your self-defense was triggered because of imminent danger. You need to consult an experienced Georgetown assault lawyer to help you navigate how to present a highly convincing case.

Defense of Others or Property

You can claim that assault charges were due to the defense of others. This claim can only be valid in a court of law if you and your attorney can prove that your actions were due to imminent danger and that protecting others requires the use of force. If the case involves property, you need to prove that reasonable force is used for protection against theft or damage. Whereas, the force and the threat posed must be proportional.

Prevention Due to Mental State

For the defense, proving that the cause of actions was due to the lack of mental state, an experienced assault lawyer will be needed as soon as possible. The reason for this is to prove that the state of your mental health when the offense was committed inhibited you from forming the appropriate intent, leading to the assault.

Consent

Are you involved in a sexual assault or other physical contact cases? You can use consent as a defense to the charges. The success of the case depends on how well your criminal defense lawyer can prove that the alleged affected party gave informed and explicit consent to the act. This defense may be invalid if the alleged victim could not give consent because of several factors, including mental state, age, and so on.

Coercion

Sometimes, your safety or the safety of those around you may be threatened. If you act based on this, you can claim that the assault was because you were forced or threatened with danger. But your criminal defense attorney must prove that the coercion was immediate and that your action was the only reasonable option you had.

Government has taken various initiatives to promote entrepreneurship across various sections of the society including Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes across the Country

The Government has taken various initiatives to promote entrepreneurship across various sections of the society including Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) across the Country including the State of Tamil Nadu. The details of the various initiatives taken by Ministries/Departments of the Government to promote entrepreneurship are as under:

1. Department of Financial Services – Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) was launched on 08.04.2015 to extend collateral free credit up to Rs.10 lakh by Member Lending Institutions (MLIs), i.e., Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs), Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs). Any individual, who is otherwise eligible to take a loan and has a business plan for small business enterprise can avail loan under the Scheme for income generating activities in the manufacturing, trading, service sectors including activities allied to agriculture across three loan categories, viz. Shishu (loans up to Rs. 50,000/-), Kishor (loans above Rs. 50,000/- and up to Rs. 5 lakh) and Tarun (loans above Rs. 5 lakh and up to Rs. 10 lakh). As on June 2024, a total of 48.78 crore loans have been extended under PMMY, since inception of the Scheme, out of which 5.55 crore loans have been sanctioned in the State of Tamil Nadu.

Stand-Up India (SUI) Scheme launched on 05.04.2016 has been extended up to the year 2025. The objective of the Scheme is to facilitate loans from Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) of value between Rs. 10 lakh and Rs. 1 crore to at least one Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) borrower and one Women borrower per bank branch for setting up greenfield enterprise in manufacturing, services or trading sector including activities allied to agriculture. The Stand Up India scheme has facilitated over 2.35 lakh loans to SC/ST and Women entrepreneurs across the country, out of which a total of 0.22 lakh loans have been sanctioned in the State of Tamil Nadu as on June 2024.

The District-wise number of loans sanctioned to SC/ST entrepreneurs during last five years in the State of Tamil Nadu under PMMY and SUPI is at Annexure-I.

2. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) – Start-ups, Innovation & IPR Division under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has initiated various startup centric programmes/scheme to encourage the innovation led startup ecosystem to develop indigenous products in ICT domain pan India basis including startups led by Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Tamil Nadu State. These initiatives are for the promotion of startups and entrepreneurs irrespective of caste and applicable for SC and ST also. Some of the major initiatives have been elucidated here:

(i) TIDE 2.0 Scheme: Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs (TIDE 2.0) Scheme was initiated in the year 2019 to promote tech entrepreneurship through financial and technical support to incubators engaged in supporting ICT startups using emerging technologies such as IoT, AI, Block-chain, Robotics etc. The scheme aims to provide comprehensive support to tech-startups in seven thematic areas of National concern by leveraging emerging technologies. The supported thematic areas are Healthcare, Education, Agriculture, Financial inclusion (including digital payments), Infrastructure and Transportation and Environment and Clean Tech. The Scheme is being implemented through 51 incubators through a three tiered structure with an overarching objective to promote incubation activities at institutes of higher learning and premier R&D organisations. The scheme is envisaged to provide incubation support to approximately 2000 tech start-ups over a period of five years. Under TIDE 2.0 Scheme, following 6 incubation centre are functioning as TIDE 2.0 centre in the State of Tamil Nadu:

Sl. No.	Name of TIDE 2.0 Centre	Centre belongs to District	Start-ups supported
	FORGE Accelerator (Coimbatore Innovation Business Incubator), Coimbatore	Coimbatore	32
	PSG Science and Technology Entrepreneurial Park (PSG-STEP), PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore	Coimbatore	26
	IITM Incubation Cell (IIT Madras Incubation Cell), Chennai	Chennai	38
	Vellore Institute of Technology-Technology Business Incubator (VITTBI), Tiruchirapalli	Tiruchirapalli	38
	OASYS Institute of Technology, Anna University, Tiruchirapalli	Tiruchirapalli	11
	Vel Tech Technology Business Incubator, Vel Tech Institute of Science and Technology, Tiruvallur	Tiruvallur	18

(ii) FinBlue – FinTechCoE – FinTech Centre of Excellence set-up at Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) Chennai for supporting the FinTech Start-ups with a target beneficiary of 58 startups over a period of 5 years with budget outlay of Rs. 11.13 Crore. The CoE is supported by MeitY, Government of India, Government of Tamil Nadu and STPI.

3. Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), through Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), is implementing Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) for assisting entrepreneurs in setting up of new enterprises in the non-farm sector. It aims to provide employment opportunities to traditional artisans/ rural and urban unemployed youth at their doorstep. PMEGP being a Central Sector Scheme assists General Category beneficiaries with Margin Money (MM) subsidy of 25% of the project cost in rural areas and 15% in urban areas. For beneficiaries belonging to Special Categories such as Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, OBCs, Minorities, Women, Ex-servicemen, Physically Handicapped, Transgenders, beneficiaries belonging to Northeastern Region, Hill and Border areas, and Aspirational Districts, the Margin Money subsidy is 35% in rural areas and 25% in urban areas. The maximum cost of project is Rs. 50 lakhs in the manufacturing sector and Rs. 20 lakhs in the service sector. Also, own contribution of beneficiaries under Special Category including women is 05% and 10% for General Category beneficiaries. Since 2018-19, existing PMEGP/REGP/MUDRA enterprises are also supported based on past good performances with 2nd loan for upgradation and expansion. Under 2nd Loan, maximum project cost admissible for Margin Money (MM) subsidy under Manufacturing sector is Rs. 1.00 crore and for Service sector is Rs. 25 Lakhs. Eligible subsidy on 2nd loan for all categories is 15% of project cost (20% for NER & Hill States). Since inception i.e., FY 2008-09, more than 9.69 lakh micro enterprises have been assisted with Margin Money subsidy of more than Rs 25,500 Crore providing employment to an estimated ~79 lakh persons. Approximately, 50% of the units are set up by SC/ST/Women and 80% of the units are set up in rural area. During the next 2 years FY (2024-25 to 2025-26), Ministry has a target to set-up 1.6 lakh new enterprises with employment generation potential for 12.8 lakh persons.

The total number of PMEGP Units Assisted and estimated employment generated under SC and ST category throughout the country for the last 5 years is at Annexure-II.

The total number of PMEGP Units Assisted and estimated employment generated under SC and ST category in Tamil Nadu District-wise for the last 5 years is at Annexure-III.

4. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) – Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business Centres (AC&ABC) Scheme: Under the scheme, Agriculture Extension of umbrella scheme Krishonnati Yojana of Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, Extension Division is implementing a Central Sector component, “Establishment of Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business Centres (AC&ABC)” since April, 2002 to supplement the efforts of public extension, support agricultural development and create gainful self-employment opportunities to unemployed youths with qualification in agriculture and allied sectors. The National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad is the implementing agency for Training Component and National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is the implementing agency for Subsidy Component of AC&ABC programme. MANAGE implement, through selected Nodal Training Institutes (NTIs) under MoU with MANAGE, in various parts of the country

There is a provision of credit linked back-ended upfront composite subsidy on the bank loan availed by trained candidates under the programme. The subsidy is 44% in respect of women, SC/ST and all categories of candidates from North-Eastern and Hill States and 36% in respect of other categories. The subsidy is admissible for loans up to Rs.20 lakhs in case of individual and Rs.100 lakhs in case of Group Projects (for ventures set up by a group of 5 trained candidates).

5. Department of Science and Technology (DST) – In order to support young innovators and entrepreneurs through NIDHI-Technology Business Incubator (TBI), NIDHI-inclusive Technology Business Incubator (iTBI) program, Department of Science and Technology (DST) has established startup incubation centres in metropolitan cities, Tier-II and Tier-III cities in various parts of the country including Tamil Nadu. Through these centres, mentoring and financial support is provided to startups for development of prototype/products in order to promote youth from Tier-II and Tier-III cities, irrespective of their social status.

6. Ministry of Rural Development – Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP), the sub-scheme under the DAY-NRLM programme supports the Self-Help Group (SHG) or their family members to set-up small enterprises in the non-farm sector. SVEP is Implemented across 31 states and UTs, with 358 project proposals approved, 235 DPRs sanctioned, and support extended to 2.98 lakh enterprises. However, the scheme does not specifically focus on the SC/ST population. The SVEP is approved in 10 Blocks in the State of Tamil Nadu. The details are as under:

Sl No.	State	District	Block
1	Tamil Nadu	Kanchipuram	Thiruporur
2	Tamil Nadu	Madurai	Thirumangalam
3	Tamil Nadu	Namakkal	Rasipuram & Vennandur (2)
4	Tamil Nadu	Villupuram	Ulundurpet
5	Tamil Nadu	Kallakurichi	Chinnasalem
6	Tamil Nadu	Thoothukudi	Kovilpatti
7	Tamil Nadu	Madurai	Sedapatti
8	Tamil Nadu	Chengalpet	Acharapakkam
9	Tamil Nadu	Trichy	Pullampadi
10	Tamil Nadu	Virudhunagar	Vembakottai

The District/Block wise SC/ST entrepreneurs supported in the state of Tamil Nadu under SVEP are as under:

Sl No.	District	Block	Total SC entrepreneurs	Total ST entrepreneurs
1	Chengalpattu	Thiruporur	1112	24
2	Kallakurichi	Ulundurpet	443	0
3	Madurai	Tirumanagalam	30	0
4	Namakkal	Rasipuram and Vennadur	55	0
			1,640	24

7. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) – The Government with an intent to build a strong ecosystem for nurturing innovation and encouraging investments launched the Startup India initiative on 16th January 2016. For attaining specific objectives, various programs are implemented by the Government under the Startup India initiative. All the steps undertaken by the Government under the initiative are inclusive and are implemented across States/Union Territories (UTs), cities, towns, and rural areas, including the State of Tamil Nadu. The details of such Government initiatives are placed as Annexure-IV.

8. Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) that is designed to address the challenges faced by the micro enterprises and to tap the potential of groups and cooperatives in supporting the upgradation and formalization of these enterprises. The Scheme has a Capacity Building component, which envisages providing 24 Hours/ 3 Days, Food Processing EDP (Entrepreneurship Development Programme) Training for, all applicants viz individuals and Groups(SHGs/ FPOs/ Cooperatives) recommended for availing credit linked grant by District Level Committee (DLC) and 8 hours/1 day training to SHG beneficiaries of Seed Capital under PMFME scheme engaged in micro food processing. The details of SC/ST beneficiaries of Tamil Nadu State trained under this capacity building component are as under:
(i) The total number of SC and ST entrepreneurs who have got the loan sanctioned
under PMFME Scheme for setting up of processing units during the last 4 years for the state of Tamil Nadu are as under:

Sl No.

Category

DLC Beneficiaries

1583

110

Seed Capital Beneficiaries (SHG Members)

1760 (Individual), 362 (Group)

1 (Activity Group)

62 (Individual)

13 (Group)

Seed Capital benefits received by SC/ST beneficiaries in Mayiladuthurai and Thanjavur Districts of Tamil Nadu under the above component of the Scheme are as under:

Sl. No.	Districts	Seed Capital Category (SHG Members)	SC	ST
1	Mayiladuthurai	Individual	13	1
2	Thanjavur	Individual	45	0

9. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) through National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) has been working for the empowerment, upliftment and development of entrepreneurs including Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) across the country including the State of Tamil Nadu. The details of the initiatives taken are as under:

(i) NIESBUD has implemented Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness of Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP) Programme of MSDE for strengthening the entrepreneurship ecosystem across different sections of the society including marginalized population. A total number of 90 SC/ST participants have been trained through the project in Tamil Nadu. The District wise details as is under:

State	District	SC	ST
Tamil Nadu	Madurai	6	2
	Chennai	10	0
	Madurai	38	1
	Villupuram	19	1
	Sivaganga	2	0
	Thrivallur	11	0
	Total	86	4
	Grand Total	90

(ii) NIESBUD implemented a project for creating entrepreneurial climate through Training of Trainers and Entrepreneurship Development Programme in Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS). The District wise details of SC/ST beneficiaries in Tamil Nadu under the project are as under:

State	District	SC	ST
Tamil Nadu	Chennai	8	1
	Madurai	31	1
	Salem	68	11
	Total	107	13
	Grand Total	120

(iii) STRIVE Project – Under the Skill Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE) project of MSDE, NIESBUD is conducting Entrepreneurship Awareness, Entrepreneurship Development Programme, Mentoring, and Handholding of trainees (and future trainers) in Industrial Training Institute (ITIs) and National Skill Training Institute (NSTIs). A total number of 456 participants have been trained under the Strive Project in Tamil Nadu. The District wise details are as under

State	District	SC	ST
Tamil Nadu	Chennai	18	79
	Gadag	199	121
	Tumakaru	14	25
	Total	231	225
	Grand Total	456

(iv) PMJANMAN – The Hon’ble Prime Minister launched the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN), a Scheme of Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) on Janjatiya Gaurav Divas on 15th November, 2023 at Khunti District of Jharkhand. The Mission is aimed at targeted development of 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) residing in 18 States including 1 Union Territory. These communities had been by and large left out of the schemes/interventions of Ministries/Departments, and therefore require multi-sectoral handholding through this Mission. The scheme focuses on 11 critical interventions related to 9 key Ministries including Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, in about 22,000 villages in 200 districts. One of the key interventions in the mission is facilitating skill and vocational training in PVTG habitations, multipurpose centres, tribal hostels, training skilling, entrepreneurship developments of Van Dhan Vikas Kendra as per the suitable skills of these communities. A total number of 627 participants have been trained under the PMJANMAN Project in Tamil Nadu. The District-wise details are as under:

State	District	PVTG
Tamil Nadu	Ariyalur	305
	Chengalpattu	170
	Coimbatore	46
	Namakkal	2
	The Nilgiris	104
	Total	627

Annexure-I

The District-wise number of loans sanctioned to SC/ST entrepreneurs during last five years in the State of Tamil Nadu under PMMY and SUPI is

as under:

Sl. No.	District Name	Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)		Stand Up India Scheme (SUPI)
Sl. No.	District Name	SC	ST	SC	ST
1	Ariyalur	23,055	3,259	0	0
2	Chengalpattu	40,888	3,907	9	0
3	Chennai	202,755	15,654	489	13
4	Coimbatore	53,630	9,473	178	10
5	Cuddalore	177,717	27,622	51	7
6	Dharmapuri	53,923	6,558	33	4
7	Dindigul	38,988	3,868	66	35
8	Erode	64,625	8,440	88	3
9	Kallakurichi	22,189	1,492	2	0
10	Kanchipuram	152,231	49,981	121	4
11	Kanniyakumari	30,216	6,521	109	10
12	Karur	11,451	1,002	16	5
13	Krishnagiri	36,986	9,600	25	2
14	Madurai	40,125	5,194	207	17
15	Mayiladuthurai	14,018	259	12	0
16	Nagapattinam	93,179	4,478	18	0
17	Namakkal	68,657	9,934	35	8
18	Nilgiris	72,909	4,964	38	7
19	Perambalur	13,038	357	32	0
20	Pudukkottai	28,500	2,474	24	2
21	Ramanathapuram	30,522	4,721	21	2
22	Ranipet	14,346	655	0	0
23	Salem	78,152	13,670	114	8
24	Sivaganga	20,204	7,432	49	5
25	Tenkasi	6,127	789	1	0
26	Thanjavur	86,976	4,958	30	5
27	Theni	25,680	2,273	36	0
28	Thiruvallur	166,075	25,028	154	10
29	Thiruvarur	116,642	12,685	24	1
30	Tiruchirappalli	30,436	7,539	69	4
31	Tirunelveli	99,729	41,474	128	3
32	Tirupathur	50,888	9,624	10	0
33	Tiruppur	38,050	2,309	23	2
34	Tiruvannamalai	39,930	6,075	129	10
35	Tuticorin	101,860	33,488	48	8
36	Vellore	146,971	51,426	106	3
37	Villupuram	119,763	29,601	89	26
38	Virudhunagar	32,981	7,876	46	5
39	Other #	237,831	7,403	0	0
Total		2,682,243	444,063	2,630	219

# District-wise data for some of the NBFCs/ MFIs is not available.

Annexure-II

The total number of PMEGP Units Assisted and estimated employment generated under SC category throughout the country for the last 5 years is as under:

Sl. No.	State	2019-20		2020-21		2021-22		2022-23		2023-24
Sl. No.	State	Units Assisted	Employment Generated	Units Assisted	Employment Generated	Units Assisted	Employment Generated	Units Assisted	Employment Generated	Units Assisted	Employment Generated
1	Andaman Nicobar	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
2	Andhra Pradesh	329	2,632	303	2,424	414	3,312	526	4,208	1,216	9,728
3	Arunachal Pradesh	1	8	–	–	–	–	1	8	–	–
4	Assam	207	1,656	191	1,528	207	1,656	115	920	109	872
5	Bihar	206	1,648	198	1,584	194	1,552	398	3,184	701	5,608
6	Chandigarh-Ut	2	16	1	8	7	56	2	16	1	8
7	Chhattisgarh	302	2,416	286	2,288	294	2,352	259	2,072	299	2,392
8	Dadra Nagar Haveli	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
9	Daman And Diu	1	8	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
10	Delhi	15	120	7	56	7	56	6	48	6	48
11	Goa	5	40	–	–	3	24	–	–	1	8
12	Gujarat	263	2,104	189	1,512	313	2,504	243	1,944	274	2,192
13	Haryana	409	3,272	296	2,368	307	2,456	298	2,384	250	2,000
14	Himachal Pradesh	387	3,096	416	3,328	427	3,416	304	2,432	343	2,744
15	Jammu Kashmir	254	2,032	229	1,832	537	4,296	374	2,992	658	5,264
16	Jharkhand	107	856	99	792	92	736	115	920	130	1,040
17	Karnataka	629	5,032	808	6,464	1,146	9,168	1,063	8,504	877	7,016
18	Kerala	164	1,312	152	1,216	169	1,352	245	1,960	292	2,336
19	Ladakh	1	8	1	8	2	16	–	–	–	–
20	Lakshadweep	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
21	Madhya Pradesh	132	1,056	447	3,576	921	7,368	725	5,800	653	5,224
22	Maharashtra	843	6,744	502	4,016	627	5,016	510	4,080	374	2,992
23	Manipur	20	160	27	216	16	128	9	72	4	32
24	Meghalaya	3	24	3	24	9	72	1	8	2	16
25	Mizoram	3	24	3	24	4	32	1	8	–	–
26	Nagaland	7	56	1	8	11	88	–	–	3	24
27	Odisha	277	2,216	313	2,504	393	3,144	320	2,560	248	1,984
28	Puducherry	13	104	8	64	16	128	5	40	6	48
29	Punjab	569	4,552	417	3,336	502	4,016	423	3,384	370	2,960
30	Rajasthan	340	2,720	266	2,128	238	1,904	140	1,120	92	736
31	Sikkim	7	56	5	40	7	56	1	8	6	48
32	Tamil Nadu	508	4,064	534	4,272	691	5,528	765	6,120	823	6,584
33	Telangana	301	2,408	328	2,624	449	3,592	354	2,832	347	2,776
34	Tripura	100	800	117	936	143	1,144	99	792	93	744
35	Uttar Pradesh	785	6,280	1,109	8,872	1,405	11,240	1,279	10,232	1,685	13,480
36	Uttarakhand	307	2,456	399	3,192	290	2,320	279	2,232	223	1,784
37	West Bengal	260	2,080	253	2,024	320	2,560	282	2,256	278	2,224

The total number of PMEGP Units Assisted and estimated employment generated under ST category throughout the country for the last 5 years is as under:

Sl. No.	State	2019-20		2020-21		2021-22		2022-23		2023-24
Sl. No.	State	Units Assisted	Employment Generated	Units Assisted	Employment Generated	Units Assisted	Employment Generated	Units Assisted	Employment Generated	Units Assisted	Employment Generated
1	Andaman Nicobar	2	16	5	40	8	64	–	–	–	–
2	Andhra Pradesh	108	864	87	696	82	656	115	920	203	1,624
3	Arunachal Pradesh	158	1,264	89	712	196	1,568	155	1,240	166	1,328
4	Assam	421	3,368	353	2,824	474	3,792	310	2,480	271	2,168
5	Bihar	51	408	61	488	61	488	81	648	88	704
6	Chandigarh-Ut	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
7	Chhattisgarh	323	2,584	273	2,184	320	2,560	267	2,136	212	1,696
8	Dadra Nagar Haveli	–	–	6	48	2	16	1	8	1	8
9	Daman And Diu	2	16	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
10	Delhi	–	–	1	8	–	–	–	–	–	–
11	Goa	2	16	4	32	2	16	1	8	3	24
12	Gujarat	120	960	142	1,136	171	1,368	127	1,016	94	752
13	Haryana	–	–	3	24	1	8	2	16	2	16
14	Himachal Pradesh	117	936	107	856	171	1,368	128	1,024	107	856
15	Jammu Kashmir	83	664	73	584	226	1,808	175	1,400	235	1,880
16	Jharkhand	149	1,192	130	1,040	162	1,296	167	1,336	206	1,648
17	Karnataka	169	1,352	188	1,504	307	2,456	305	2,440	286	2,288
18	Kerala	12	96	6	48	19	152	16	128	13	104
19	Ladakh	303	2,424	271	2,168	292	2,336	90	720	117	936
20	Lakshadweep	–	–	2	16	7	56	2	16	–	–
21	Madhya Pradesh	78	624	256	2,048	567	4,536	466	3,728	368	2,944
22	Maharashtra	112	896	92	736	113	904	91	728	79	632
23	Manipur	610	4,880	548	4,384	403	3,224	211	1,688	140	1,120
24	Meghalaya	348	2,784	315	2,520	581	4,648	272	2,176	259	2,072
25	Mizoram	756	6,048	805	6,440	645	5,160	410	3,280	401	3,208
26	Nagaland	1,102	8,816	739	5,912	1,228	9,824	469	3,752	513	4,104
27	Odisha	122	976	115	920	214	1,712	169	1,352	94	752
28	Puducherry	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
29	Punjab	3	24	1	8	–	–	–	–	1	8
30	Rajasthan	266	2,128	227	1,816	236	1,888	170	1,360	121	968
31	Sikkim	27	216	25	200	38	304	34	272	68	544
32	Tamil Nadu	20	160	42	336	63	504	31	248	48	384
33	Telangana	267	2,136	235	1,880	319	2,552	352	2,816	387	3,096
34	Tripura	197	1,576	192	1,536	215	1,720	147	1,176	116	928
35	Uttar Pradesh	18	144	27	216	28	224	27	216	31	248
36	Uttarakhand	52	416	56	448	62	496	40	320	38	304
37	West Bengal	22	176	21	168	12	96	19	152	13	104

Annexure-III

The total number of PMEGP Units Assisted and estimated employment generated under SC category in Tamil Nadu District-wise for the last 5 years is as under:

Sl. No.	District	2019-20		2020-21		2021-22		2022-23		2023-24
Sl. No.	District	Units Assisted	Employment Generated	Units Assisted	Employment Generated	Units Assisted	Employment Generated	Units Assisted	Employment Generated	Units Assisted	Employment Generated
1	Ariyalur	11	88	11	88	8	64	7	56	5	40
2	Chengalpet	0	0	13	104	21	168	22	176	24	192
3	Chennai	16	128	17	136	42	336	25	200	27	216
4	Coimbatore	14	112	12	96	5	40	21	168	15	120
5	Cuddalore	14	112	14	112	34	272	30	240	18	144
6	Dharmapuri	9	72	17	136	7	56	6	48	10	80
7	Dindigul	17	136	18	144	20	160	21	168	17	136
8	Erode	8	64	17	136	8	64	9	72	18	144
9	Kallakurichi	0	0	4	32	10	80	19	152	34	272
10	Kanchipuram	15	120	20	160	23	184	28	224	20	160
11	Kanniyakumari	2	16	1	8	5	40	3	24	3	24
12	Karur	7	56	8	64	14	112	33	264	16	128
13	Krishnagiri	9	72	7	56	11	88	13	104	6	48
14	Madurai	15	120	25	200	24	192	31	248	34	272
15	Mayiladuthurai	0	0	0	0	3	24	49	392	29	232
16	Nagapattinam	24	192	37	296	31	248	25	200	14	112
17	Namakkal	8	64	17	136	24	192	23	184	39	312
18	Nilgiris	7	56	12	96	12	96	18	144	13	104
19	Perambalur	8	64	15	120	16	128	19	152	14	112
20	Pudukottai	15	120	26	208	28	224	32	256	18	144
21	Ramanathapuam	7	56	6	48	8	64	7	56	10	80
22	Ranipet	0	0	0	0	8	64	20	160	20	160
23	Salem	7	56	19	152	18	144	25	200	13	104
24	Sivagangai	13	104	14	112	10	80	13	104	3	24
25	Tenkasi	0	0	4	32	4	32	11	88	19	152
26	Thanjavur	44	352	34	272	61	488	51	408	85	680
27	Theni	15	120	9	72	6	48	10	80	15	120
28	Thiruchirappalli	19	152	17	136	12	96	12	96	21	168
29	Thiruvallore	57	456	29	232	47	376	41	328	46	368
30	Thiruvarur	35	280	28	224	44	352	29	232	31	248
31	Thoothukudi(Tuticorin)	17	136	12	96	22	176	21	168	22	176
32	Tirunelveli	18	144	13	104	19	152	12	96	16	128
33	Tirupattur	0	0	2	16	22	176	3	24	16	128
34	Tirupur	5	40	4	32	8	64	9	72	16	128
35	Tiruvannamalai	17	136	18	144	12	96	20	160	17	136
36	Vellore	24	192	13	104	9	72	11	88	37	296
37	Villupuram	19	152	18	144	21	168	19	152	27	216
38	Virudhunagar	12	96	3	24	14	112	17	136	35	280

The total number of PMEGP Units Assisted and estimated employment generated under ST category in Tamil Nadu District-wise for the last 5 years is as under:

Sl. No.	District	2019-20		2020-21		2021-22		2022-23		2023-24
Sl. No.	District	Units Assisted	Employment Generated	Units Assisted	Employment Generated	Units Assisted	Employment Generated	Units Assisted	Employment Generated	Units Assisted	Employment Generated
1	Ariyalur	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2	Chengalpet	0	0	1	8	0	0	0	0	1	8
3	Chennai	0	0	0	0	1	8	0	0	0	0
4	Coimbatore	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
5	Cuddalore	0	0	0	0	1	8	1	8	1	8
6	Dharmapuri	0	0	1	8	1	8	3	24	0	0
7	Dindigul	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	8	0	0
8	Erode	0	0	0	0	1	8	0	0	0	0
9	Kallakurichi	0	0	1	8	0	0	0	0	0	0
10	Kanchipuram	0	0	2	16	17	136	2	16	22	176
11	Kanniyakumari	0	0	0	0	1	8	1	8	1	8
12	Karur	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
13	Krishnagiri	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	8
14	Madurai	1	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
15	Mayiladuthurai	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	8	1	8
16	Nagapattinam	2	16	0	0	1	8	1	8	0	0
17	Namakkal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	24
18	Nilgiris	0	0	5	40	4	32	2	16	7	56
19	Perambalur	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
20	Pudukottai	1	8	1	8	0	0	0	0	0	0
21	Ramanathapuam	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
22	Ranipet	0	0	2	16	2	16	1	8	1	8
23	Salem	2	16	3	24	10	80	0	0	2	16
24	Sivagangai	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
25	Tenkasi	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
26	Thanjavur	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
27	Theni	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	8
28	Thiruchirappalli	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	24	0	0
29	Thiruvallore	0	0	0	0	1	8	1	8	0	0
30	Thiruvarur	3	24	0	0	0	0	1	8	0	0
31	Thoothukudi(Tuticorin)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
32	Tirunelveli	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	40	0	0
33	Tirupattur	0	0	1	8	0	0	0	0	1	8
34	Tirupur	0	0	0	0	1	8	0	0	0	0
35	Tiruvannamalai	7	56	6	48	4	32	0	0	2	16
36	Vellore	3	24	12	96	13	104	6	48	4	32
37	Villupuram	1	8	7	56	5	40	2	16	0	0
38	Virudhunagar	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Annexure-IV

The details of various programs undertaken by the Government to promote startups across the country are as under:

Startup India Action Plan: An Action Plan for Startup India was unveiled on 16th January 2016. The Action Plan comprises of 19 action items spanning across areas such as “Simplification and handholding”, “Funding support and incentives” and “Industry-academia partnership and incubation”. The Action Plan laid the foundation of Government support, schemes and incentives envisaged to create a vibrant startup ecosystem in the country.
Startup India: The Way Ahead: Startup India: The Way Ahead at 5 years celebration of Startup India was unveiled on 16th January 2021 which includes actionable plans for promotion of ease of doing business for startups, greater role of technology in executing various reforms, building capacities of stakeholders and enabling a digital Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS): Easy availability of capital is essential for entrepreneurs at the early stages of growth of an enterprise. The capital required at this stage often presents a make-or-break situation for startups with good business ideas. The Scheme aims to provide financial assistance to startups for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry and commercialization. Rs. 945 crore has been sanctioned under the SISFS Scheme for period of 4 years starting from 2021-22.
Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) Scheme: The Government has established FFS with corpus of Rs. 10,000 crore, to meet the funding needs of startups. DPIIT is the monitoring agency and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) is the operating agency for FFS. The total corpus of Rs. 10,000 crore is envisaged to be provided over the 14th and 15th Finance Commission cycles based on progress of the scheme and availability of funds. It has not only made capital available for startups at early stage, seed stage and growth stage but also played a catalytic role in terms of facilitating raising of domestic capital, reducing dependence on foreign capital and encouraging home grown and new venture capital funds.
Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS): The Government has established the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups for providing credit guarantees to loans extended to DPIIT recognized startups by Scheduled Commercial Banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and Venture Debt Funds (VDFs) under SEBI registered Alternative Investment Funds. CGSS is aimed at providing credit guarantee up to a specified limit against loans extended by Member Institutions (MIs) to finance eligible borrowers viz. DPIIT recognised startups.
Regulatory Reforms: Over 55 regulatory reforms have been undertaken by the Government since 2016 to enhance ease of doing business, ease of raising capital and reduce compliance burden for the startup ecosystem.
Ease of Procurement: To enable ease of procurement, Central Ministries/ Departments are directed to relax conditions of prior turnover and prior experience in public procurement for all DPIIT recognised startups subject to meeting quality and technical specifications. Further, Government e-Marketplace (GeM) also facilitates and promotes procurement of products and services by the Government from startups.
Self-Certification under Labour and Environmental laws: Startups are allowed to self-certify their compliance under 9 Labour and 3 Environment laws for a period of 3 to 5 years from the date of incorporation.
Income Tax Exemption for 3 years: Startups incorporated on or after 1st April 2016 can apply for income tax exemption. The recognized startups that are granted an Inter-Ministerial Board Certificate are exempted from income-tax for a period of 3 consecutive years out of 10 years since incorporation.
Faster Exit for Startups: The Government has notified Startups as ‘fast track firms’ enabling them to wind up operations within 90 days vis-a-vis 180 days for other companies.
Exemption for the Purpose Of Clause (VII)(b) of Sub-section (2) of Section 56 of the Act (2019): A DPIIT recognized startup is eligible for exemption from the provisions of section 56(2)(viib) of the Income Tax Act.
Support for Intellectual Property Protection: Startups are eligible for fast-tracked patent application examination and disposal. The Government launched Start-ups Intellectual Property Protection (SIPP) which facilitates the startups to file applications for patents, designs and trademarks through registered facilitators in appropriate IP offices by paying only the statutory fees. Facilitators under this Scheme are responsible for providing general advisory on different IPRs, and information on protecting and promoting IPRs in other countries. The Government bears the entire fees of the facilitators for any number of patents, trademark or designs, and startups only bear the cost of the statutory fees payable. Startups are provided with an 80% rebate in filing of patents and 50% rebate in filling of trademark vis-a-vis other companies.
Startup India Hub: The Government launched a Startup India Online Hub on 19th June 2017 which is one of its kind online platform for all stakeholders of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in India to discover, connect and engage with each other. The Online Hub hosts Startups, Investors, Funds, Mentors, Academic Institutions, Incubators, Accelerators, Corporates, Government Bodies and more.
International Market Access to Indian Startups: One of the key objectives under the Startup India initiative is to help connect Indian startup ecosystem to global startup ecosystems through various engagement models. This has been done though international Government to Government partnerships, participation in international forums and hosting of global events. Startup India has launched bridges with around 20 countries that provides a soft-landing platform for startups from the partner nations and aid in promoting cross collaboration.
Startup India Showcase: Startup India Showcase is an online discovery platform for the most promising startups of the country chosen through various programs for startups exhibited in a form of virtual profiles. The startups showcased on the platform have distinctly emerged as the best in their fields. These innovations span across various cutting-edge sectors such as Fintech, EnterpriseTech, Social Impact, HealthTech, EdTech, among others. These startups are solving critical problems and have shown exceptional innovation in their respective sectors. Ecosystem stakeholders have nurtured and supported these startups, thereby validating their presence on this platform.
National Startup Advisory Council: The Government in January 2020 notified constitution of the National Startup Advisory Council to advise the Government on measures needed to build a strong ecosystem for nurturing innovation and startups in the country to drive sustainable economic growth and generate large scale employment opportunities. Besides the ex-officio members, the council has a number of non-official members, representing various stakeholders from the startup ecosystem.
National Startup Awards (NSA): National Startup Awards is an initiative to recognize and reward outstanding startups and ecosystem enablers that are building innovative products or solutions and scalable enterprises, with high potential of employment generation or wealth creation, demonstrating measurable social impact. Handholding support is provided to all the finalists across various tracks viz. Investor Connect, Mentorship, Corporate Connect, Government Connect, International Market Access, Regulatory Support, Startup Champions on Doordarshan and Startup India Showcase, etc.
States’ Startup Ranking Framework (SRF): States’ Startup Ranking Framework is a unique initiative to harness strength of competitive federalism and create a flourishing startup ecosystem in the country. The major objectives of the ranking exercise are facilitating states to identify, learn and replace good practices, highlighting the policy intervention by states for promoting startup ecosystem and fostering competitiveness among states.
Startup Champions on Doordarshan: Startup Champions program on Doordarshan is a one-hour weekly program covering stories of award winning/ nationally recognised startups. It is telecasted in both Hindi and English across Doordarshan network channels.
Startup India Innovation Week: The Government organises Startup India Innovation week around the National Startup Day i.e., 16th January, with the primary goal was to bring together the country’s key startups, entrepreneurs, investors, incubators, funding entities, banks, policymakers, and other national/international stakeholders to celebrate entrepreneurship and promote innovation.
ASCEND: Under ASCEND (Accelerating Startup Caliber & Entrepreneurial Drive), sensitization workshops on startups and entrepreneurship were conducted for all eight North Eastern States with the objective to capacitate and augment knowledge on key aspects of entrepreneurship and continue efforts towards creating a robust startup ecosystem in these States.
The Startup India Investor Connect Portal has been co-developed under the Startup India Initiative with SIDBI, serving as an intermediary platform that links startups and investors in order to help entrepreneurs from various industries, functions, stages, regions, and backgrounds in mobilizing capital. The portal has been built with the aim to enable in particular; early-stage startups located anywhere in the country to showcase themselves to leading investors/ venture capital funds.
National Mentorship Portal (MAARG): In order to facilitate accessibility to mentorship for startups in every part of the country, the Mentorship, Advisory, Assistance, Resilience, and Growth (MAARG) program has been developed and launched under the Startup India Initiative.

First STI Conclave on “Traditional Knowledge for Sustainable Livelihoods” organised jointly by ISTIC-UNESCO and CSIR

The International Science, Technology, and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation (ISTIC) under the auspices of UNESCO together with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) constituents, Traditional Knowledge Digital Library Unit (CSIR-TKDL Unit), New Delhi, and CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad, India is organizing a STI Conclave on “Traditional Knowledge for Sustainable Livelihoods” on 29-31 July 2024 at New Delhi, India.

Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, DG, CSIR and Secretary, DSIR inaugurated the first STI Conclave. The Guests of Honour were Dr. D. Srinivasa Reddy, Director, CSIR- IICT, Hyderabad and Dr. Benno Boer, UNESCO Natural Science Specialist in New Delhi. The Plenary Talk was delivered by Prof. Anant Darshan Shankar, Founder and Vice Chancellor of the Trans-Disciplinary University (TDU), Bengaluru.

The three-days Conclave has internationally acclaimed speakers from India on varied subject such as biodiversity, traditional cultural expressions, integrative health and research, national and international policies on TK, IPR and associated matters, besides South-South Cooperation. The ISTIC-UNESCO team was led by Prof. Mohd Basyaruddin Abdul Rahman, Chairperson, Governing Council and Dr. Sharizad Dahlan, Director of the organization. From the CSIR, Dr. Viswajanani J Sattigeri, Head, CSIR-TKDL Unit and Dr. D. Shailaja, Chief Scientist, CSIR-IICT led the efforts on organizing the Conclave in India.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Kalaiselvi remarked that the STI Conclave targets a topic which is the need of the hour considering that sustainability of lives is a matter of growing concern world over. She said that the Conclave provides a platform to bring awareness among the next-gen youth about the importance and value of the knowledge and practices inherited from our ancestors. Stating that modernity is always connected to the fundamentals of our traditional knowledge, she acknowledged that this Conclave rightly spreads the importance of bringing together traditions and modern S&T together.

Dr. Srinivasa Reddy, Director, CSIR-IICT highlighted the CSIR activities related to validation, innovation and integration of traditional medicines and modern S&T interventions as effective tools to address healthcare for all.

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Dr. Benno Boer elaborated on the three important aspects of sustainability through education, science and culture and how UNESCO brings together collaboration and cooperation to empower people and planet. He stated it was important to respect and live in harmony with nature for achieving sustainable living. He also spoke about the UNESCO’s platforms related to biodiversity spheres and the LINKS programs, that reiterates the need to explore and understand the meaning of local knowledge systems to conserve and preserve nature and thereby livelihoods.

The Conclave envisages promoting understanding and enhancing academic and professional capabilities under the theme of “Strengthening Competencies in Digitization, Preservation and Protection of Traditional Knowledge (TK) – Intellectual Property (IP) and People’s Rights”, among the participants with the aim to provide a platform for exchange of information on challenges related to TK in their countries and learn the best practices being adopted by India and others in safeguarding TK. The participants are from Indonesia, Philippines, Nepal, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Malaysia and India. The Conclave aims to emphasise the importance of engaging in collaborative learning models and expand the partnership and networks through engagement and cooperation for addressing the development challenges of the region, specifically through sustainable living through local knowledge systems.

About ISTIC-UNESCO

The International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation under the Auspices of UNESCO (ISTIC) is a UNESCO Category 2 Centre, the Malaysian Government has hosted since 2008. The Centre acts as an international platform offering sustainable programmes and services and augmenting sustainable development for South-South Cooperation. The Centre’s hosting is based on a six-year Agreement between the Malaysian Government represented by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) and UNESCO. Its current Agreement is from February 2022 until January 2028. The Mission of the organization is to be “A leading international platform offering sustainable programmes and services in producing holistic talents towards institutional excellence and augmenting sustainable development for South-South Cooperation.” Its Vision is to be “A global leader in STI and the driving force for developing countries’ nation-building and socio-economic development.”

For more information, please visit: https://www.istic-unesco.org/web/about-istic/

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PROVIDING PUCCA HOUSES TO ALL IN URBAN AREAS

‘Land’ and ‘Colonization’ are State subjects. Therefore, schemes related to housing for their citizens are implemented by States/Union Territories (UTs). However, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs supplements the efforts of States/UTs by providing Central assistance under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Urban (PMAY-U) since 25.06.2015 to provide pucca houses with basic civic amenities to all eligible urban beneficiaries across the country. The scheme has four verticals namely, Beneficiary-led individual house construction/enhancements (BLC), Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP), “In-Situ” Slum Redevelopment (ISSR) and Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS).

PMAY-U is a demand driven scheme and Government of India has not fixed any target for construction of houses. Based on the demand for housing in the urban areas, States/UTs prepare project proposals and after approval of State Level Sanctioning & Monitoring Committee (SLSMC), these are submitted to this Ministry for sanctioning of admissible Central assistance by Central Sanctioning & Monitoring Committee (CSMC). Government of India is providing its fixed share as Central assistance of ₹1.0 lakh per house under ISSR, ₹1.5 lakh per house for AHP and BLC verticals of PMAY-U. Under CLSS vertical of PMAY-U, an interest subsidy at the rate of 6.5% which amounts upto ₹2.67 lakh per house was provided for beneficiaries of Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Lower Income Group (LIG) category. The remaining cost of the house as per Detailed Project Report (DPR) is shared by States/UTs/Urban Local Bodies (ULBs)/Beneficiaries.

Central assistance under PMAY-U is released to States/UTs in three installments of 40%, 40% and 20%. The release of Central assistance is incumbent upon fulfillment of mandatory compliances by the concerned States/UTs as per operational guidelines and other instructions issued by Ministry of Finance. Due installment of Central assistance is released as soon as requisite compliances are achieved in sanctioned projects.

Based on the proposals submitted by States/UTs, a total of 118.64 lakh houses have been sanctioned under PMAY-U by the Ministry as on 15.07.2024. Of the sanctioned houses, 114.33 lakh have been grounded for construction; of which 85.04 lakh have been completed/delivered. State/UT-wise details of number of houses sanctioned, grounded, completed/delivered along with Central assistance sanctioned and released under PMAY-U is given at Annexure.

The timeline for completion of projects varies from State to State and generally it takes 12-36 months in different verticals of the scheme and as per DPRs of respective projects. The completion timeline for houses depends on various factors like availability of encumbrance free land, statutory compliances for start of construction, arrangement of funds by beneficiaries etc. States/UTs have been advised to expedite the construction of sanctioned houses so that all houses are completed within the stipulated timeline. The scheme period, which was earlier upto 31.03.2022, has been extended upto 31.12.2024, except for Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS) vertical, to complete all the houses sanctioned without changing the funding pattern and implementation methodology.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Tokhan Sahu, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.

Annexure

States/UTs-wise details of number of houses sanctioned, grounded for construction and completed/delivered along with Central assistance sanctioned and released so far under PMAY-U

Sr. No.		Name of the State/ UT	Physical Progress of Houses (Nos)			Financial Progress in respect of Central Assistance (in Crore)
			Sanctioned	Grounded	Completed/ Delivered
			Sanctioned	Grounded	Completed/ Delivered	Sanctioned	Released
1	States	Andhra Pradesh	21,37,028	19,90,937	9,73,837	32,568.27	23,800.26
2		Bihar	3,14,477	3,05,811	1,47,979	4,950.45	3,368.00
3		Chhattisgarh	3,02,663	2,89,128	2,38,894	4,810.98	4,088.81
4		Goa	3,146	3,146	3,145	74.76	75.04
5		Gujarat	10,05,204	9,83,778	9,18,185	21,064.34	19,805.76
6		Haryana	1,15,034	93,153	68,114	2,171.64	1,673.50
7		Himachal Pradesh	12,758	12,668	10,705	215.95	202.02
8		Jharkhand	2,29,156	2,13,534	1,42,810	3,603.31	2,987.87
9		Karnataka	6,38,121	5,73,160	3,69,449	10,614.43	7,168.29
10		Kerala	1,67,322	1,47,721	1,23,453	2,781.18	2,293.45
11		Madhya Pradesh	9,61,147	9,49,265	8,01,068	15,930.45	15,284.69
12		Maharashtra	13,64,923	11,16,949	8,55,339	25,548.21	19,323.37
13		Odisha	2,03,380	1,80,647	1,47,148	3,176.98	2,479.75
14		Punjab	1,32,235	1,16,264	83,894	2,342.54	1,825.79
15		Rajasthan	3,19,863	2,64,357	1,91,971	5,891.46	4,693.97
16		Tamil Nadu	6,80,347	6,63,430	5,70,294	11,185.30	10,135.67
17		Telangana	2,50,084	2,44,219	2,24,659	4,475.66	3,718.27
18		Uttar Pradesh	17,76,823	17,33,051	15,47,101	27,962.68	26,065.17
19		Uttarakhand	64,391	60,160	34,504	1,176.51	940.86
20		West Bengal	6,68,953	6,12,998	4,00,257	10,773.50	7,675.93
Sub- total (States) :-			1,13,47,055	1,05,54,376	78,52,806	1,91,318.59	1,57,606.50
21	North East States	Arunachal Pradesh	8,499	8,070	7,753	182.38	161.18
22		Assam	1,76,643	1,60,473	1,02,712	2,674.26	2,065.73
23		Manipur	56,037	48,657	14,699	841.39	471.91
24		Meghalaya	4,758	3,793	1,632	72.35	43.31
25		Mizoram	39,605	39,215	11,069	607.80	447.22
26		Nagaland	31,860	31,841	22,850	503.91	393.41
27		Sikkim	316	316	202	6.13	7.09
28		Tripura	92,854	84,751	74,049	1,494.35	1,273.47
Sub- total (N.E. States) :-			4,10,572	3,77,116	2,34,966	6,382.57	4,863.31
29	Union Territories	A&N Island	376	376	47	5.84	2.93
30		Chandigarh	1,256	1,256	1,256	28.78	28.78
31		DNH & DD	9,947	9,947	9,230	214.40	200.27
32		Delhi	29,976	29,976	29,976	692.53	692.53
33		J&K	47,040	42,894	24,244	724.94	483.48
34		Ladakh	1,307	1,014	843	30.22	24.05
35		Lakshadweep	–	–	–	–	–
36		Puducherry	15,995	15,271	9,994	254.12	223.19
Sub- total (UT) :-			1,05,897	1,00,734	75,590	1,950.84	1,655.23
Grand Total :-			118.64 Lakh	114.33 Lakh*	85.04 Lakh*	2.00 Lakh Cr.	1.64 Lakh Cr.
* Includes completed (3.41 lakh)/ grounded (4.01 lakh) houses of JnNURM during mission period.

Construction Accidents, Injuries, and Legal Cases

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Sometimes referred to as construction injury law, construction accident law is a subfield of personal injury law addressing rules and regulations dealing with accidents and injuries in the building industry. Some legal actions, like workers’ compensation claims and personal injury lawsuits, have restricted time for filing. However, construction accident law covers these proceedings. This section of the law is intended to guard workers’ rights, those of onlookers, and other persons impacted by building operations. Below is detailed information about some of the injuries workers can suffer while working on construction sites.

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Fall from Heights

Fall from height is still the biggest problem in the building sector both in Rochester and in the United States. Many workers have to operate on ladders, scaffolds, roofs, and other such platforms all the time. Working from heights may be terrifying and nerve-wracking. More than 46% of all incidents in the building sector—falls, slips, and trips that lead to death are rather common. People who labor at heights run several hazards, including the possibility of scaffolding breaking or falling from stairs. Therefore, ensuring the correct fall protection gear is used, that workers are correctly taught, and that people don’t get reckless will help to prevent horrible mishaps. Managers must ensure employees have scheduled frequent training courses and rigorously observe safety regulations to help prevent these types of accidents. If you’re a victim of construction accidents and Injuries due to your employer’s negligence, you may need to hire a Rochester construction accident lawyer.

Electrocution

Sadly, the construction industry sees a lot of electrical accidents. On Rochester building sites, tools and electricity lines are common sights. Live lines, damaged circuits, and inadequate grounding are among the hazards workers could come upon that might lead to electrocution. Every electrical system should be installed, maintained, and routinely inspected if we are to prevent these kinds of accidents. People also need appropriate instruction on how to remain safe around power. Moreover, regularly installing, maintaining, and checking electrical systems helps to reduce the danger of electrocution as low as possible.

Demolition Accidents

Demolishing a building is the deliberate destruction, disassembly, or ruin of a structure usually for replacement or reconstruction. Dealing with homes that are no longer needed calls for careful planning and execution. Even though your work is constructing, demolition is a very exact task that has to be done perfectly. Unfortunately, some companies give other considerations higher priority than accuracy, and the results of demolition projects become disastrous, harming people living nearby and workers.

Trench Collapses

In the building industry, digging trenches occurs frequently since trenches are required for some point in many projects, including house building. Builders lay the basis of their constructions and link pipes, wires, and other utilities using trenches. Usually, they lay utility lines or foundations, therefore, one can observe several trenches on building sites. Still, trench collapses can occur in response to unstable ground, insufficient supports, or inadequate safety precautions adopted. Employers should make sure that trenches are correctly built, shored, and routinely examined if they are to effectively stop accidents including cave-ins and collapses.

Why You Should Educate Yourself by Reading e-Books About Your Rights

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It is very important for civilians to read law books through e-books on the internet in order to know their rights. Nowadays, not everyone can carry a thick book with them at all times, but everyone has a cell phone or tablet. It is also possible for individuals to learn about legal issues through these tablets and cell phones. There are apps for these e-books or you can download them as pdfs from the internet. The more informed people are, the better they can understand how to deal with situations and the faster they can take action after an incident.

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To Know Your Rights

It is very important for an individual to know what their rights are in their region because different situations happen to people every day and it would be better for them to know which ones they can start legal proceedings with. Because uncertainty in such matters is one of the things that makes people feel the worst. People need to have even a little bit of knowledge about the laws in order to protect themselves and not be defenseless in bad situations that happen to them. Knowing people’s rights will help them use these rights in their favor. For example, if you are treated unfairly at work or elsewhere, you can take legal action if you know your labor rights. If you suffer a personal injury at work, you can speak to a lawyer and ask for compensation. York Law is a firm that specializes in this and will assist you with your personal injury claim.

To Have Protection against Fraud and Malicious Acts

People can face many different scams, and one of the most useful ways to protect yourself against them is to have the necessary legal knowledge and know your rights. Once you have this information, you can protect yourself more effectively against certain scams and malicious people. In such cases, reading e-books on these issues will increase your knowledge and at the same time, it will not take much of your time because you can open your phone and read them while going from one place to another. There are benefits of book chapter publication, if you’d like to access a certain information, not the whole book, you can search for different chapters online.

To Solve Legal Problems You May Encounter in Daily Life

Even if people do not understand it, they are actually very intertwined with the law in their daily lives. Whether it is shopping in the supermarket, lease agreements, or consumer rights, law is everywhere in people’s lives. And sometimes people can be wronged in their daily lives, and knowledge of law plays an important role in eliminating these injustices and solving simple problems easily. When you are conscious in these situations, you can solve your problems in a short time and protect yourself. For example, there are many small accidents in traffic every day and people are not yet aware of what to do about them. If you learn these and proceed accordingly, you will provide yourself with a great convenience in the next steps of the event. For example, keeping a report and taking photographs at the time of the incident in traffic accidents will be useful for you in case of a lawsuit.

Self-Care Tips for Parents Going Through a Child Custody Battle

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Going through a child custody battle is one of the most difficult experiences a parent can face. Amid the legal proceedings, emotional turmoil, and the constant concern for your child’s well-being, it’s easy to neglect your own needs. However, taking care of yourself is not just important, it’s essential. Here are some self-care tips to help you stay strong and balanced.

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Prioritize Your Physical Health

Maintaining your physical health can provide a solid foundation for coping with stress. Start by ensuring you get enough sleep. A well-rested mind is better equipped to handle the complexities and emotional strains of a custody battle. Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep each night, and establish a relaxing bedtime routine to help you unwind.

Eating nutritious foods is another key aspect. When you’re busy and stressed, it can be tempting to rely on fast food or skip meals altogether. However, nourishing your body with balanced meals rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains will give you the energy and mental clarity needed to face each day.

Exercise might feel like the last thing you have time for, but it’s incredibly beneficial. Physical activity releases endorphins, which can improve your mood and reduce stress. Even a short daily walk can make a significant difference. Find an activity you enjoy, whether it’s yoga, running, or dancing, and make it a regular part of your routine.

Nurture Your Mental and Emotional Well-Being

Your mental and emotional health is just as important as your physical health. One effective way to manage your emotions is to talk about them. Whether it’s with a trusted friend, family member, or therapist, sharing your thoughts and feelings can provide relief and perspective.

Don’t hesitate to seek professional help if you feel overwhelmed. A counselor or therapist can offer strategies to cope with the stress and emotional challenges of a custody battle. Mindfulness and relaxation techniques can also be very helpful.

Practices like meditation, deep breathing exercises, and progressive muscle relaxation can reduce stress and promote a sense of calm. Get in touch with a reputable Fort Worth Child Custody Attorney to streamline the court proceedings. This will allow you to rest easy knowing a professional is at the job.

Create a Support Network

You don’t have to go through this alone. Building a strong support network is crucial. Reach out to friends and family members who can offer emotional support and practical assistance. Sometimes, just knowing you have someone to talk to or lean on can make a big difference.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Whether you need someone to watch your child for a few hours, help with household tasks, or simply listen to you vent, your loved ones want to support you. Accepting help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Joining a support group for parents going through custody battles can also provide valuable connections and insights. Hearing from others who are experiencing similar challenges can offer comfort and practical advice.

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Atal Innovation Mission and World Intellectual Property Organization

A high-level delegation from World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) comprising of Mr. Sherif Saadallah, Executive Director, WIPO Academy and Ms. Altaye Tedla, Head WIPO Academy visited NITI Aayog for signing of a Joint Letter of Intent (JLoI) between Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and WIPO. The JLoI is aimed at building programs for Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Intellectual Property (IP) for countries in the Global South.

Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Cabinet Minister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in the Government of India graced the occasion with his presence. From NITI Aayog the dignitaries present included Shri Suman Bery, Vice Chairperson, NITI Aayog, Dr. V.K. Saraswat, Member NITI Aayog, and Dr. Chintan Vaishnav, Mission Director, Atal Innovation Mission.

Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Cabinet Minister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India said “I am very pleased to see that India’s innovation ecosystem is going global. Innovation is India’s strength. This pathbreaking partnership between AIM and WIPO will take the best of India’s innovation models to countries that are on similar development trajectories, and will enhance understanding and awareness about IPR right from the school-level and unlock the innovation potential of the world as well as foster inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

Mr. Sherif Saadallah, Executive Director, WIPO Academy during his address said – “Intellectual property (IP) is a powerful catalyst for innovation and creativity, essential for addressing development of youth and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Our focus on youth is an integral part of our work to build a more inclusive global IP ecosystem, and our partnership with Atal Innovation Mission demonstrates WIPO’s commitment to ensure youth’s participation in innovation and creativity so that IP ecosystems are utilized by a wider demographic, fostering a more innovative and creative global economy.”

Last year, Mr. Daren Tang, Director General, WIPO had visited the AIM ecosystem and advocated for Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) and Atal Incubation Centers (AIC) to be a good template for innovation and entrepreneurship through South-South cooperation. His observations prompted WIPO to invite Dr. Chintan Vaishnav, Mission Director AIM to showcase these flagship initiatives earlier this year in front of the member nations at the Committee on Development and Intellectual Property (CDIP) at the WIPO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The agreement signed today has transpired from these conversations.

Speaking at the occasion, Shri Suman Bery Vice Chairperson, NITI Aayog said “WIPO’s recognition of India’s entrepreneurship development model is a proud moment for India and NITI Aayog which hosts the Mission. This deepens an already productive relationship between NITI Aayog and WIPO on national competitiveness”

As one of the specialized agency of the United Nations, WIPO is the nodal institution that releases the Global Innovation Index (GII) annually. As per the GII 2023 report, India had retained the 40th position of 132 economies featured in the GII ranking. As per WIPO Report 2022, India has experienced sixth straight year of growth in patent filing, posting the highest growth of 31.6% globally. Importantly, a substantial increase in resident filings was the main driver of growth overall in 2022.

Dr. V.K. Saraswat, Member NITI Aayog in his address underlined that, “In the last few years, India has made huge strides in its entrepreneurial journey in line with our international aspirations in this domain. This partnership between AIM and WIPO would help position India as a global leader in innovation, leveraging our vast talent pool and dynamic market to attract international investments. This partnership can be a game changer in fostering a culture of IP-led Innovation and hence safeguarding the future of our nation’s technological advancements.”

Sharing his thoughts on the importance of this JLoI, Dr. Chintan Vaishnav, Mission Director Atal Innovation Mission said, “It is our hope that the AIM-WIPO partnership will benefit many nations for whom models such as Atal Tinkering Labs and Atal Innovation Centres are needed to build their innovation ecosystems. The experience of the two sides coming together helps us make these models significantly more holistic as now Innovation & Entrepreneurship meets Intellectual Property (IP) in a serious way.”

The WIPO delegation is on a 4 day visit to India, and will take part in a workshop on Intellectual Property in Innovation organised at AIC GGSIPU, Dwarka, on 23rd July. The delegates will also interact with school students from Atal Tinkering Labs and Industry Experts from FICCI, NASSCOM, PHDCCI among others during their visit.

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ECO-TOURISM

Ministry of Tourism promotes India in a holistic manner, through various initiatives. As part of its on-going activities; promotion of various tourism destinations and products of India including Eco Tourism are taken up.

In order to position India as a preferred global destination for Eco Tourism and adventure tourism, Ministry of Tourism has formulated National Strategies for Eco Tourism and Adventure Tourism.

Eco-Circuit is one of the themes for development of tourism infrastructure under Swadesh Darshan scheme of the Ministry. The details of funds allocated under Swadesh Darshan Scheme is placed at Annexure.

ANNEXURE

Details of funds allocated under the Eco-Circuit theme of Swadesh Darshan Scheme in the country

(Amount in ₹ Crore)

S. No.	Name of State	Year	Project Name	Amount Sanctioned	Amount Released
1.	Uttarakhand	2015-16	Integrated Development of Eco-Tourism, Adventure Sports and Associated Tourism RelatedInfrastructure for Development Tehri Lake & Surroundings as New Destination-District Tehri	69.17	69.17
2.	Telangana	2015-16	Development of Circuit in Mahaboobnagar districts (Somasila, Singotam, Kadalaivanam, Akkamahadevi, Egalanpanta, Farahabad, Uma Maheshwaram, Mallelatheertham)	91.62	91.25
3.	Kerala	2015-16	Development of Pathanamthitta- Gavi- Vagamon- Thekkady.	64.08	64.08
4.	Mizoram	2016-17	Development of Eco-Adventure Circuit at Aizawl -Rawpuichhip – Khawhphawp – Lengpui – -Chatlang- Sakawrhmuituaitlang – Muthee – Beratlawng -Tuirial Airfield – Hmuifang	66.37	53.09
5.	Madhya Pradesh	2017-18	Development of Gandhisagar Dam- Mandleshwar Dam- Omkareshwar Dam- Indira Sagar Dam- Tawa Dam- Bargi Dam- Bheda Ghat- Bansagar Dam- Ken River	93.76	93.59
6.	Jharkhand	2018-19	Development of Eco Tourism circuit: Dalma- Betla National park- Mirchaiya- Netarhat	30.44	28.04
Total				415.44	399.22

72 MoUs between DEPwD with various startups and private organizations across multiple disability sectors to bring tangible benefits to Divyangjans

As part of the ongoing efforts of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) to empower persons with disabilities socially, educationally and economically, various National Institutions and Composite Regional Centres (CRCs) under the department signed 72 MoUs with private institutions and start-ups. Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar presided over the ceremony as Chief Guest, in New Delhi today. Minister of State in the Ministry, Shri B.L. Verma, also graced the occasion with his esteemed presence.

In today’s era of technological advancement, numerous initiatives and cutting-edge products are being developed in the private sector to enhance the lives of persons with disabilities and foster an inclusive society. In April and May 2024, the department organized six Purple Talks sessions/workshops. Purple Talks focused on engaging with Indian start-ups, companies, academic institutions, and organizations that have developed innovative, technology-based products and programmes to empower persons with disabilities. Over 100 organizations participated, presenting their products, innovations, and technologies in areas such as physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, visual impairments, hearing impairments, education and skill development, and employment and entrepreneurship for persons with disabilities. Consequently, national institutions and CRCs were instructed to sign MoUs with these start-ups and organizations to expand the department’s scope and meet the needs of persons with disabilities.

On this occasion, Dr. Virendra Kumar stated that under Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s leadership over the past decade, the DEPwD has consistently played a significant role in the social, economic, and educational empowerment of persons with disabilities. He noted that under Prime Minister’s vision of a self-reliant India, many institutions are manufacturing useful devices within the country at low costs to make the lives of persons with disabilities easier. In addition to governmental efforts, the cooperation of various social organizations is crucial for the empowerment and employment of persons with disabilities. They are an essential part of our society and need our continuous efforts. Effective collaboration between the government and various organizations is vital in this endeavor. The work done by the organizations present here in the field of disability is highly commendable. Our government and department have always been keen to work with organizations that strive for positive change and create an inclusive environment, he emphasized.

Addressing the programme, Minister of State Shri B.L. Verma, highlighted that the MoUs signed today demonstrate our commitment to persons with disabilities. He stated that the persons with disabilities possess immense potential, the only thing they only need are opportunities. Their indomitable will to work serves as an inspiration to the general public. The MoUs signed today by the national institutions and CRCs with various organizations will provide them with this platform.

Secretary (DEPwD) Shri Rajesh Aggarwal remarked that there is a significant shift in society’s perspective towards persons with disabilities. Many private institutions present at this event have been working extensively to provide employment to persons with disabilities, which is a commendable initiative towards positive change. He noted that while the government is creating excellent policies, it is also helping to scale up efforts in collaboration with private organizations.

The MoUs will promote the creation of innovative, technology-based products aimed at empowering families of persons with disabilities, raising awareness about disabilities, preventing and treating clubfoot, and building the capacity of trainers and teachers. Various companies and start-ups from across the country, including Zomato, IIT Madras, EnAble India, Neo Motion, Cure India, Assam Rifles, and Radio Udaan, participated in the program. The event was attended by senior officials of the Ministry, Directors of national institutions, and representatives from participating companies.

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PROMOTION OF ADVENTURE TOURISM

Ministry of Tourism promotes India in a holistic manner, through various initiatives. As part of its on-going activities; it regularly releases campaigns to promote various tourism destinations and products of India including Adventure Tourism.

Development of tourism is an ongoing activity undertaken by the Government.

Ministry of Tourism has taken several steps/initiatives over the years to make the country visitor friendly and to boost tourism sector in the country, details of which are:

(i) Launched Dekho Apna Desh initiative with the objective of creating awareness among the citizens about the rich heritage and culture of the country and encourage citizens to travel within the country.

(ii) Conducting Programmes under the ‘Capacity Building for Service Providers’ (CBSP) Scheme to train and upgrade manpower to provide better service standards.

(iii) Launched Incredible India Tourist Facilitator Certification Programme, a digital initiative that aims at creating an online learning platform with the objective of creating a pool of well-trained professional tourist facilitators across the country to support tourists.

(iv) 24×7 toll free Multi-Lingual Tourist Helpline.

(v) E-Visa is presently available under seven sub-categories i.e. e-Tourist Visa, e- Business Visa, e-Medical Visa, e-Medical Attendant Visa, e-Conference Visa, e- Ayush Visa and e-Ayush Attendant Visa. e-Tourist visa is available under 3 options – (i) 05 years with multiple entry; (ii) 1 year with multiple entry and (iii) one month with double entry.

(vi) Under RCS UDAN Tourism, Ministry of Tourism has collaborated with Ministry of Civil Aviation and has got 53 tourism routes operational for better connectivity of important tourist places including Iconic sites.

(vii) The Ministry of Tourism is also promoting cultural and heritage tourism by providing financial assistance to State Governments/Union Territory Administrations/Central Agencies under the ‘Swadesh Darshan’, ‘National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)’ and ‘Assistance to Central Agencies for Tourism Infrastructure Development’ Schemes for the development of tourism related infrastructure and facilities to provide an enriching tourism experience to the visitors.

(viii) Ministry of Tourism provides financial assistance to States/UTs for organizing fairs & festivals and tourism related events such as seminars, conclaves, conventions etc. under the Domestic Promotion & Publicity including Hospitality (DPPH) scheme.

In order to position India as a preferred global destination for Adventure Tourism, Ministry of Tourism has formulated National Strategies for Adventure Tourism.

Ministry of Tourism under its scheme of ‘Swadesh Darshan’ provides central financial assistance to State Governments/UT Administrations etc. for development of tourism infrastructure in the country and the projects under the scheme are sanctioned in consultation with the State Governments/UTs subject to availability of funds, submission of suitable detailed project reports, adherence to scheme guidelines and utilization of funds released earlier etc.

Detail of funds granted by Ministry under ‘Swadesh Darshan’ Scheme for North-East India Circuit and Himalayan Circuit is placed at Annexure.

Details of the funds allocated for North-East India Circuit theme under Swadesh Darshan Scheme

(Amount in ₹ crore)

S. No.	Name of State	Year	Project Name	Amount Sanctioned	Amount Released
1.	Arunachal Pradesh	2014-15	Development of Circuit at Bhalukpong- Bomdila and Tawang.	49.77	47.28
2.	Manipur	2015-16	Development of Circuit at Imphal- Khongjom	72.23	61.32
3.	Sikkim	2015-16	Development of Circuit linking Rangpo (entry) – Rorathang- Aritar- Phadamchen- Nathang-Sherathang- Tsongmo- Gangtok-Phodong- Mangan- Lachung-Yumthang- Lachen- Thangu-Gurudongmer- Mangan- Gangtok-TuminLingee- Singtam (exit).	98.05	97.41
4.	Mizoram	2015-16	Development of Thenzawl & South Zote, Districts Serchhip and Reiek	92.26	92.26
5.	Arunachal Pradesh	2015-16	Development of Jirigaon, Nafra, Seppa, Pappu, Pasa, Pakke Valleys, Lumdung, LafangSohung Lake, Taro Yar, New Sagalee, Ziro, Yomcha	96.72	91.88
6.	Tripura	2015-16	Development of North East Circuit: Agartala – Sipahijala – Melaghar – Udaipur – Amarpur- Tirthamukh- Mandirghat– Dumboor- NarikelKunja- Gandachara– Ambassa	82.85	77.76
7.	Meghalaya	2016-17	Development of Umium (Lake View), U Lum Sohpetbneng-Mawdiangdiang – Orchid Lake Resort.	99.13	99.11
8.	Sikkim	2016-17	Development of Tourist Circuit Linking Singtam– Maka- Temi-BermoikTokel- Phongia- Namchi –Jorthang- Okharey- Sombaria-Daramdin- Jorethang- Melli (Exit)	95.32	95.32
9.	Tripura	2018-19	Development of Surma Cherra- Unakoti- Jampui Hills- Gunabati-Bhunaneshwari- Matabari- Neermahal- Boxanagar- Chottakhola- Pilak- Avangchaarra	44.83	35.25
10.	Meghalaya	2018-19	Development of West Khasi Hills (Nongkhlaw- KremTirot – Khudoi&Kohmang Falls – Khri River- Mawthadraishan, Shillong), Jaintia Hills (Krang Suri Falls- Shyrmang- Iooksi), Garo Hills (Nokrek Reserve, KattaBeel, Siju Caves)	84.97	84.96
Total				816.13	782.55

Details of the funds allocated for Himalayan Circuit theme under Swadesh Darshan Scheme

S. No.	Name of State	Year	Project Name	Amount Sanctioned	Amount Released
1.	Jammu & Kashmir	2016-17	Development of Tourism Infrastructure Projects-Bhagwati Nagar	77.33	67.37
2.	Jammu & Kashmir	2016-17	Development of Tourist Facilities at Jammu-Rajouri-Shopian-Pulwama	81.60	67.35
3.	Jammu & Kashmir	2016-17	Development of Tourist Facilities under the Construction of Assets in lieu of those Destroyed in Floods in 2014 under PM Development Package for J&K	90.43	74.70
4.	Jammu & Kashmir	2016-17	Development of Tourist facilities at Mantalai & Sudhmahadev	91.99	91.92
5.	Jammu & Kashmir	2016-17	Development of Tourist Facilities at Anantnag- Kishtwar- Pahalgam – Daksum – RanjitSagar Dam.	86.39	69.95
6.	Jammu & Kashmir	2016-17	Development of Tourist Facilities at Gulmarg-Baramulla-Kupwara-Leh	91.84	82.16
7.	Himachal Pradesh	2016-17	Development of Himalayan Circuit in Kiarighat, Shimla, Hatkoti, Manali, Kangra, Dharamshala, Bir, Palampur, Chamba	68.34	64.54
				587.92	517.99

India’s Skill India Mission, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship delivers skill, re-skill and up-skill training through skill development centres / institutes

Under the Government of India’s Skill India Mission (SIM) , the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) delivers skill, re-skill and up-skill training through an extensive network of skill development centres / institutes under various schemes, viz. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Jan Sikhshan Sansthan (JSS), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), to all the sections of the society across the country including the State of Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. The SIM aims at enabling youth of India to get future ready, equipped with industry relevant skills. The brief of these schemes is as under:

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY): PMKVY Scheme is for imparting skill development training through Short-Term Training (STT) and up-skilling and re-skilling through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to youth across the country including rural areas.

Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) Scheme: The main target of the JSS is to impart vocational skills to the non-literates, neo-literates and the persons having rudimentary level of education and school dropouts upto 12th standard in the age group of 15-45 years, with due age relaxation in case of “Divyangjan” and other deserving cases. Priority is given to Women, SC, ST, OBC and Minorities in the rural areas and urban low-income areas.

National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS): This Scheme is for promoting apprenticeship training and increasing the engagement of apprentices by providing financial support for payment of stipend to apprentices. Training consists of Basic Training and On-the-Job Training / Practical Training at workplace in the industry.

Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS): This scheme is for providing long-term training through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across the country. The ITIs offer a range of vocational/skill training courses covering a large number of economic sectors with an objective to provide skilled workforce to the industry as well as self-employment of youth.

District-wise number of candidates trained under the schemes of MSDE during last three years (2021-22 to 2023-24) in the States of Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar is placed at Annexure-I.

Further, placements were tracked in the STT component of PMKVY in the first three versions of the scheme which is PMKVY 1.0, PMKVY 2.0 and PMKVY 3.0 implemented from FY 2015-16 to FY 2021-22. Placement is delinked from PMKVY 4.0, the current version of the scheme under implementation from FY 2022-23, onwards. District-wise number of candidates trained and reported placed under STT component during 2019-20, 2020-21 & 2021-22 in the States of Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar is placed at Annexure-II.

Since the details in aforesaid Annexure-I and II are too lengthy, these have been uploaded on Ministry’s website at https://msde.gov.in/en/useful-links/parl-ques/lok-sabha

A robust and comprehensive assessment system is in place to accurately evaluate the skills and knowledge gained by candidates during the training process. After completing the training program, the candidate undergoes a meticulous assessment conducted with fairness and objectivity by accredited Assessment Agencies. These agencies are recognized by National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET). Upon successfully passing the assessments, the candidate is awarded a certificate by an Awarding Body approved by the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET).

SKILL INDIA DIGITAL AND TO IMPROVE EMPLOYABILITY OF YOUTH

Under the Skill India Mission (SIM), the Government delivers skill, re-skill and up-skill training through an extensive network of skill development centres/institutes , under various schemes, viz. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Jan Sikhshan Sansthan (JSS), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) to all the sections of the society across the country. The SIM aims at enabling youth of India to get future ready, equipped with industry relevant skills.

Following specific steps have been taken to align the training programs to market needs and improve the employability of trainees:

The training programmes offered under the schemes of MSDE are developed in collaboration with industries, keeping in view market demands. 36 Sector Skill Councils (SSCs), led by industry leaders in the respective sectors, have been set up by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) which are mandated to identify the skill development needs of respective sectors as well as to determine skill competency standards.
Future ready job-roles addressing the requirement of Industry 4.0, emerging sectors like Drone, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, Mechatronics, etc., have been prioritized under PMKVY 4.0. Under CTS also, new age courses have been developed to meet the demand of futuristic job roles in emerging technologies.
The National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) has been set up as an overarching regulator establishing regulations and standards to ensure quality in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) space.
The Awarding Bodies recognised by NCVET are expected to develop the qualifications as per the industry demand and map them with the identified occupations as per the National Classification of Occupation, 2015, of Ministry of Labour and Employment and obtain industry validations.
Directorate General of Training (DGT) is implementing Flexi MoU Scheme and Dual System of Training (DST). These initiatives are meant to provide training to ITI students in industrial environment.
Courses aligned to National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) also have components of On Job Training (OJT) and employability skills.
DGT has also signed MoU with IT Tech companies like IBM, CISCO, Future Skill Rights Network (erstwhile Quest Alliance), Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft to ensure industry linkages for the institutes at the state and regional levels under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
NSDC, under the Market led program, provides support to training providers that collaborate and align skill courses with industry demand.
Under NAPS, apprenticeship training and increasing engagement with industrial establishments for undertaking apprenticeship programmes is promoted.
Government of India has signed Migration and Mobility Agreement with ten countries viz., U.K.; France, Germany, Israel, Taiwan, Austria, Mauritius, Australia, Portugal and Finland for aligning skilling with demand in these countries.
Government of India has announced setting up of 30 Skill India International Centers for catering to the demand for skilled workers for foreign countries.

Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) plays a crucial role in preparing the Indian workforce for Industry 4.0 by offering futuristic courses on Big Data, Machine Learning and Analytics, etc. provided by its digital learning partners. Industry 4.0 course such as Python with Advanced AI, Artificial Intelligence Foundation, Generative AI, Build Classical Machine Learning Models with Supervised Learning, Data Analytics Essentials, Analytics Data in a Relational Data Warehouse, Cyber security Essentials, Introduction to Data Science, Kisan Drone Operator, EV Service Technician, Bio- waste Management, along with other certification courses, are being offered on the platform.

The Number of Centers under the schemes of MSDE in Pali district of Rajasthan are as under:

Name of Scheme	No. of Training Centers
PMKVY	9
NAPS	28*
CTS (ITIs)	17

*No. of Establishments

Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) is at the intersection of two of the most important priorities of the Government – Skill India and Digital India. It is a mobile – first digital platform designed to synergize India’s skill development, education, employment and entrepreneurship landscape. Its primary objective is to expand the reach of skilling and provide opportunity to youth of the country to skill, re-skill and upskill digitally without depending only upon physical training infrastructure. It provides a comprehensive and accessible platform for skill enhancement, offering industry- relevant skill courses, apprenticeship and job opportunities, and entrepreneurship support. SIDH is a digital expansion of skilling opportunities and integrated platform that have digital job exchange between stakeholders. The SIDH platform and its mobile application were launched in September 2023.

SIDH is designed on the principles of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for skill development, education, employment, and entrepreneurship landscape. It is a citizen-centric platform that empowers every citizen to select and learn skill courses aligned to their knowledge and interests. It helps to select skill courses aligned with the education and career goals and hosts both online and classroom-based skill courses. SIDH is integrated with UIDAI, e-Shram, NCS and Digilocker, empowering learners to earn, bank and redeem the credits they have earned through skill courses and / or through work experience. SIDH caters diverse needs of a citizen through Learning Management System for digital skilling, Portable Verified Credentials and Multi-lingual choice to ensure inclusivity, etc. It also enables the convergence of skilling program for all Ministries/ Departments of Central Government and of the State Governments, empowering every citizen to select from multiple skilling programs as per their preference.

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