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(a) whether the Government selects/sponsors/nominates/deputes Officers for training to the reputed Foreign Institutions for improving their academic, managerial, technical and administrative capabilities in various fields and disciplines where in some cases cost of such training are borne by the sponsoring countries/agencies under bilateral/international agreements;
(b) if so, the number of persons from his Ministry who underwent such short/long term training courses during the last three years, year-wise;
(c) the number of SCs, STs and OBCs among them and their percentage;
(d) whether special provisions have been made for ensuring adequate representation to SCs, STs and OBCs for availing such opportunities;
(e) if so, the details thereof; and
(f) if not, the reasons therefor?