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Dr Santanu Sen makes a Special Mention on the increase of seats in medical colleges

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Thank you Sir for giving me this opportunity. As you know, in the last session of Parliament, a Bill was passed in which it was said that 10 percent of the seats will be reserved in every college of all the sections for economically weaker sections. Accordingly, the Government of India appointed the Medical Council of India Board of Governors, issued a circular to all the state medical colleges to increase 20 percent medical seats.

Later on, they put forward certain conditions which were not there in the original decision. The conditions, which were as follows, mentioned that there should be reservation for SC/ST and OBCs, medical colleges should provide for 15 percent seats for all India quota and fees as per issued by the statement.

As per June 21 circular, there were 44 medical colleges in which seats were supposed to be increased from 150 to 200 but surprisingly out of 44, in 10 medical colleges it was made 150 to 175, in 15 medical colleges it was made 150 to 180 and in 19 medical colleges it was made … <interruptions>

 

Saugata Roy asks a Question on reduction in ESI contribution

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Thank you for clubbing the Question Sir and giving me an opportunity. Sir, two things are not clear. The Labour Minister is the Chairman of the ESI Corporation. They have reduced the employer contribution from 4.75 to 3.25; also the employees’ contribution. All the trade unions oppose this reduction of the employers’ contribution. 

Further, the ESI is s a good scheme for the workers. It is good that it is being extended but there are crores of ESI dues from different companies. In jute mills, which are there in my area, there are ESI dues amounting to Rs 100 crore. Also the ESI hospitals are not running properly, as the earlier Member had mentioned.

May I ask the Hon’ble Minister, through you Sir, as to what is the reason for reduction employers’ contributions? Is it to give relief to the capitalists and the big industry owners? What is the minister doing to recover ESI dues from companies which are in default and whether he will set up a committee to look into the state of affairs in the ESI hospital in my constituency? There is an ESI hospital in Kamarhati also; it is in doldrums. Will the minister appoint a committee to look into the affairs of the ESI hospitals?

 

Computer education from class I in all schools in Bangla

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Highlighting the integral nature of knowledge of computer usage to education, the Bangla Government has decided to start compulsory computer education classes from the first standard in all government and government-sponsored schools. The classes will be held at least till the secondary level.

 To implement this decision, computer would be bought for over 65,000 schools. A maximum of four computers would be bought for a school having 50 students, and a proportionate number for those having more. An adequate number of teachers would also be recruited.

 The syllabus committee of the State Government has already started work on the matter.

 Computers would help make the lessons qualitatively much more interesting to students, according to the chairman of the syllabus committee. Besides the science subjects and geography, efforts are on to make literature too teachable using computers.

 

Source: Ei Samay

 

Kalyan Banerjee speaks on the problems faced by the jute industry in Bengal

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Sir, by the press release dated November 22, 2018, the Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs has taken a decision to procure 100 percent jute bags for the purpose of the all safety sectors and 20 percent for sugar. This procurement has not been done. This is a Central Government decision. 

The jute industries are really suffering and all jute industries, specially in West Bengal. In both the two districts of Hooghly and North 24 Parganas, at least 25 jute mills are there; they are suffering.

Through you, I have a request that the Ministry of Textile must implement this Cabinet decision, which has been taken for the purpose of procurement of jute bags from all the jute mills. Since no procurement is being made, 60 percent of the jute industries are closed down; lakhs and lakhs of jute workers have become unemployed. Therefore, this is my request that this step should be taken.

 

Derek O’Brien raises a Point of Order on transaction of government business in Rajya Sabha

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Sir, I quote Rule 23 on the arrangement of Government business. 

On days allotted for the transaction of Government business that business shall have precedence and the Secretary-General shall arrange that business in such order as the Chairman after consultation with the Leader of the Council may determine”

Sir, my limited point today. Two points – both on this rule – let me make them. One Sir, on the Short Duration Discussion. The Chairman has been very kind, Sir, and has agreed to allow one every week. So many members from different parties have signed that notice of Short Duration Discussion on electoral reforms and free and fair elections. That was supposed to be taken up today, we all agreed, at 2 PM. 

Now, yesterday, at about 3 PM, the government brought a supplementary list of business (it is their right to bring a supplementary list of business) on the reservation in educational institutions. The supplementary list of business came at 3 PM and the discussion started at 3:15 PM. Sir, members have the right to be given 24 hours to move an amendment; that right was not given to us, Sir. 

Having said that, today at 2 PM, we still have two and a half hours to discuss this Bill on education, which we will discuss and pass. But Sir, then our Short Duration Discussion will start at 4:30-5 PM, and finish at 6 PM; then it will become meaningless. 

My request to you, Sir, is that since the motion for the discussion has been moved by me, and signed by other parties, I request, through you Sir, the government, please start the Short Duration Discussion at 2 PM. We will wrap it up and then discuss the Bill. 

 

Mala Roy speaks on the incidents of suicide attempts in Kolkata Metro

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Hon’ble Speaker Sir, as you all know that Kolkata Metro started its operation in 1984 and is India’s oldest Metro service. During this period of time we have experienced many suicides and suicide attempts in the Metro premises. 

A larger portion of the Kolkata Metro runs through our constituencies Kolkata Dakshin, Kolkata Uttar and Jadavpur etc. So, I would like to request the minister to look into this matter very seriously and take up immediate steps to introduce platform-screen doors in all Kolkata Metro stations to enhance the safety and security of the people. 

Thank you.

Prasun Banerjee speaks on the need for alleviating traffic jams at several level crossings in his constituency

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Thank you Sir for the giving time to me to speak. Sir, I have been elected from the Howrah parliamentary constituency in West Bengal. Sir, I draw the kind attention of the Railway Minister through you that in spite of several attempts, South Eastern Railway authorities did not provide three railway crossings; number one Baksara railway crossing gate, L/06, number two Jaynagar level crossing S/S01 and lastly much more important Bator gate level crossing number SS 02 which is situated at having busy track and main lines. 

Sir, I am demanding, through you, to provide suitable alternative in these three level crossings as the entire Baskara area undergoes daily pain due to the wastage of time at these crossings, when they go about their daily lives, schools, colleges and offices. This is not out of point to mention that on several occasions patients have died in ambulances, while waiting at these crossings. 

Sir, my request is that the Railway Minister must look into the issue as quick as possible.

 

Sudip Bandyopadhyay demands that unparliamentary comments of BJP MPs be expunged from records

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In yesterday’s Zero Hour, one of the MPs, Locket Chatterjee, mentioned cut money, which is one type of bribery, is being kept – 25 per cent with the party workers and 75 per cent with the CM.

 If any such wild allegation is raised in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly against the PM, and if it is not expunged, it will not look good. The CM of West Bengal is not present in the House. Our Chief Minister is one of the most honest and best chief ministers. 

A law and order situation also cannot be discussed on the floor of the House. If it is allowed, then Uttar Pradesh and Bihar should also be discussed on the floor of the House. <interruptions>

 

Shanta Chhetri asks a Question on security concerns on allowing private drones

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Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government is aware that security agencies have raised concerns about allowing private drones;

(b) whether Government has directed drone companies to install a safety chip to switch off drones remotely; and

(c) if so, the details thereof to ensure safety and security?

 

SUPPLEMENTARY QUESTION 1

Thank you Sir. I would like to know from the hon’ble minister whether the ministry is aware that drones can be a serious security threat. If so, what are the measures the government has taken so far to avoid mishaps?

 

SUPPLEMENTARY QUESTION 2

Whether the ministry is going to introduce new laws or guidelines with regard to the use of drones by private players? If so, the details thereof. If not, the reasons thereof.

Thank you, Sir.

 

Abir Ranjan Biswas asks a Supplementary Question on establishing new central forensic laboratories

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Sir, given that crimes against women are on an alarming rise, does the government have any plans of establishing or setting up a more state-of-the-art forensic laboratories, like that of Chandigarh, in recent future?