(a) whether a large number of posts are lying vacant in cultural centres;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the reasons for the vacancies; and
(d) by when the vacancies are likely to be filled up?
(a) whether a large number of posts are lying vacant in cultural centres;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the reasons for the vacancies; and
(d) by when the vacancies are likely to be filled up?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI DIGVIJAY SINGH)
(a)&(b) Of the 32 India-based posts in Indian Cultural Centres abroad, three are presently vacant. These are of the Director, Indian Cultual Centre, Almaty (Kazakhstan), Kathak Dance Teacher and Tabla Teacher, Indian Cultural Centre, Tashkent (Uzbekistan).
(c) The vacancies have arisen due to the completion of the tenure of the concerned officials.
(d) The recruitment process for filling up these vacancies is in progress and is expected to be completed shortly.