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Lok Sabha Question No. 3029 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-05
Subject: HPV Vaccine
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: PRASUN BANERJEE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3029 TO BE ANSWERED ON   5 TH JANUARY, 2018

## HPV VACCINE

## 3029. SHRI PRASUN BANERJEE :

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any plans to introduce HPV vaccine under the universal immunisat programme;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the said vaccine will help in preventing cervical ca ncer and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

- (a): Currently there are no plans to introduce Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine in the Universal Immunization Programme.
- (b): In view of above, the question does not arise.
- (c ): Yes, Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine will help in preventing cervical cance Long term infection with HPV type 16 and HPV type 18 are associated with 80 - 83% of cervical cancer. As per World Health Organisation (WHO) position paper on HPV vaccine, published May 2017, available HPV vaccines are helpful in prevention of cervical cancer.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3027 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-05
Subject: Brain Drain
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: HARI NARAYAN RAJBHAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3027 TO BE ANSWERED ON   5 TH JANUARY, 2018

## BRAIN DRAIN

## 3027. SHRI HARINARAYAN RAJBHAR:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the country is facing the problem of brain drain of medical practitioners directly affecting health sector;
- (b)  if  so,  the  number  of  students  who  went  to  foreign  countries  for  higher medical studies, State/UT - wise  including  Uttar  Pradesh  along  with  the  number  of  students  out  of  them  w returned back to India;
- (c) whether the Government has taken strict action to stop brain drain of medical pract and
- (d) if so, the detail s thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

- (a) to (d):   Some medical practitioners migrate to other countries for pursuing higher s employment. However, no such data is maintained centrally.

As  per  the  requirements  of  the  Government  of  USA,  Statement  of  Need  (SON) Certificate and Exceptional Need Certificates (ENC) are issued by the Ministry of Healt Family Welfare to Indian students going to USA on J - 1 visa for high er studies / PG courses in medical specialities / super -specialties. From the year 2015 to 2017, the total number of SON Certificate / ENC issued to Indian students are as follows:

|   Year |   SON Certificate |   ENC |   Total |
|--------|-------------------|-------|---------|
|   2015 |               959 |   174 |     976 |
|   2016 |               891 |    19 |     910 |
|   2017 |               958 |    14 |     972 |

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Further, the following steps have been taken by the Central Government to stop b drain and to improve the working conditions of the doctors:

(i) As per the extant guidelines, No Obligation to Return to India (NORI) Certificat is not issued to anyone under any circumstances, except in cases where the age of the applic over 65 (sixty - five) years on the date of submission of application.

(ii) Pay and allowances of doctors have been enhanced considerably after implementa of the 6th Central Pay Commission.

(iii) MCI regulations has been amended to provide the age of superannuation for docto teaching cadre can go upto 70 years.

(iv) Assured Career Progression Scheme for faculty of Central Government Institutions been revised to make it more beneficial.

(v) Various allowances available to faculty like Non Practicing Allowance, Conveya Allowance, Learning Resource Allowance, etc. have been enhanced considerably.

(vi) Removal of embargo/rider imposed on foreign qual ified PG Doctors from five English speaking  nations  i.e.  US,  UK,  Canada,  Australia  and  New  Zealand  in  case  of  tak teaching profession. They are now allowed to take up the post of Assistant Profess respective department.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3025 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-05
Subject: Safety of Children
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: ELUMALAI VELLAIGOUNDER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UN STARRED QUESTION NO. 3025

TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.01.2018

## SAFETY OF CHILDREN

## 3025.      SHRI V. ELUMALAI:

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  India has been  ranked 116 in the  global index of places where  childhood is most  threatened,  lagging  behind  many  of  its  neighbouring  countries  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (b) whether it is also true that according to the said index, India fails to give kids a safe childhood and scored worst in protecting the girl child; and
- (c) if so, the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (DR. VIRENDRA KUMAR)

- (a)           to  (c)  As  per  the  'Stolen  Childhood'  report  of  Save  the  Children  covering  172 countries,  India  has  been  ranked  at  116  on  the  childhood  index.  However,  the  data pertaining to various components used for arriving at rankings of various countries is not uniform.  The National Plan of action for Children (NPAC) 2016 prepared by the Government  provides a framework  for convergence and co-ordination between Ministries/Departments and State/UTs Governments to address multiple vulnerabilities of children. The NPAC 2016 categorizes children's rights under four key priority areas; (i) Survival, Health and Nutrition, (ii) Education and Development, (iii) Protection and (iv)Participation.  The  Protection  of  Children  from  Sexual  Offences  (POCSO)  Act, contains  effective  provisions  to  curb  the  menace  of  child  abuse.  The  Act  provides mandatory reporting, child friendly provisions of recording of statement and evidence and  speedy  trial  of  the  cases.  National  Commission  for  Protection  of  Child  Rights (NCPCR) is mandated to monitor the implementation of the provisions of the POCSO Act, 2012 and the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3024 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-05
Subject: Payments by Cooperative Banks
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: S.P. MUDDAHANUMEGOWDA, B.V. NAYAK

## Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Financial Services

## LOK SABHA

Unstarred Question No. 3024

To be answered on Friday, January 05, 2018/Pausha 15, 1939 (Saka)

## Payments by Cooperative Banks

## 3024. SHRI S.P. MUDDAHANUME GOWDA and SHRI B.V. NAIK.

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that a number of cooperative banks and rural banks are not in a position to pay money deposited by poor farmers in their accounts;
- (b)  if  so,  the  number  of  such  banks  and  number  of  farmers/  depositors  suffering, State-wise;
- (c) whether the Government has taken up this matter to settle the issue of defaulter banks and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government to help the poor farmers in this regard?

## Answer

The Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance (Shri Shiv Pratap Shukla)

- (a)  to  (d):  National  Bank  for  Agriculture  &  Rural  Development  (NABARD)  has reported that as on 31.3.2017, the total deposits with 404 Rural Cooperative Banks (RCBs) comprising 33 State Cooperative Banks (StCBs) and 371 District Central Cooperative  Banks  (DCCBs)  were ₹4,46,400 crore.  Out  of  this,  17  RCBs  have negative net worth. However, these banks are presently servicing their depositors.

The steps taken by the Central Government for revival of Rural Cooperative Banks are as under:

- i. Based on the recommendation of Vaidyanathan Committee, Government implemented a revival package for Short Term Cooperative Credit Structure (STCCS) encompassing  legal  and  institutional  reforms,  measures  to  improve  the  quality  of management  and  financial  assistance  as  necessary  for  their  democratic,  self-reliant and efficient functioning. Under the revival package, Government of India released Rs. 9,245 crore. The said package was closed on 30 th  June, 2011.
- ii.  Recognizing the need to revamp ailing Cooperative Banks so that they are able to cater  to  the  needs  of  farmers  at  their  doorstep,  the  Union  Government  in  2014 announced implementation of the Scheme for Revival of 23 Unlicensed DCCBs in four States viz. 16 in Uttar Pradesh, 3 in Jammu & Kashmir, 3 in Maharashtra and 1 in West Bengal. The total capital infusion required for revival of these 23 DCCBs was assessed to  the  tune  of  Rs.  2375.42  crore,  out  of  which  the  commitment  from  Central Government was for Rs. 673.29 crore, for State Governments Rs.1464.59 crore and for NABARD it was Rs.237.54 crore. The entire share of Central Government under the Scheme has been released to NABARD for onward transmission to Cooperative Banks according to the terms and conditions prescribed in the Memorandum of Understanding governing the Scheme.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3023 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-05
Subject: Tax on Deposits of Retired Persons
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: VIJAY KUMAR HANSDAK, RAMA DEVI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3023

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 5 TH  JANUARY,  2018 15, PAUSHA, 1939 (SAKA)

## TAX ON DEPOSITS OF RETIRED PERSONS

## 3023. SHRI VIJAY KUMAR HANSDAK: SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is considering to ensure that the money deposited in banks by the retired persons is not taxed;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor along with the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI SHIV PRATAP SHUKLA)

- (a)to(b) No  Madam.  At  present,  no such proposal is under consideration of the Government.
- (c)         Tax  is  levied  on  total  income  computed  in  accordance with  the  provisions  of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 3019 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-05
Subject: Overhauling of GST Rate Structure
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: SUKENDER REDDY GUTHA, KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

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## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3019

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 5 TH  JANUARY, 2018 PAUSHA 15, 1939 (SAKA)

## OVERHAULING OF GST RATE STRUCTURE

## 3019.   SHRI GUTHA SUKENDER REDDY: SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDY KOTHA:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has underlined the need of complete overhauling of  Goods  and  Services  Tax  (GST)  rate  structure  which  was  launched  four months  back  keeping  in  view  of  the  problems  being  faced  by  the  small businessmen and general public as well;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether any directions have been issued to GST Council to make the GST a comprehensive system and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI SHIV PRATAP SHUKLA)

(a),  (b)  and  (c):  Since  putting  of  details  of  GST  rate  structure  on  goods  in  public domain,  representations  have  been  received  from  various  stake  holders  including small  businessmen  and  general  public  seeking  changes  in  the  rate  structure.  The same were considered by the GST Council in its various meetings, after which the Council  has  recommended  certain  changes  in  the  GST  rate  structure,  which  have been given effect through notifications issued under section 9 or 11 of the CGST / SGST or section 5 of the IGST Act and section 8 of the GST (Compensation to States) Act, 2017.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3018 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-05
Subject: Rule 39A of Income Tax Rules
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: KIRIT SOMAIYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3018 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 5 TH  JANUARY,  2018 15, PAUSHA, 1939 (SAKA)

## RULE 39A OF INCOME TAX RULES

## 3018: DR. KIRIT SOMAIYA:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  Government  has  received  representations  from  Chartered  Accountants Association, People's representative in  connection with dropping of Rule 39A of the Income Tax Rules, 1962;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)       the action taken by the Government in this regard so far?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI SHIV PRATAP SHUKLA)

(a)&(b) Rule 39A was proposed to be introduced in the  Income-tax  Rules,  1962  with  a view to create a mechanism for self-reporting of estimates of current income, tax payments and advance tax liability by certain taxpayers on voluntary compliance basis. Accordingly, the draft Rule 39A along with Form No.28AA was placed in public domain for inviting comments  from  stakeholders  and  general  public.  In  this  context,  the  Government  has received representations from stakeholders, which inter alia include proposal to drop the introduction of rule 39A.

(c) The representations received from stakeholders and general public are under examination.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3017 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-05
Subject: Cash Deposited by Government Employees
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: RANJANBEN BHATT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MIMSTRY OF TINANCE DEPARTMENT  OF ECONOMIC  AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED  OU IOI'i NO.30l7 TO BE ANSWERII) ON 5fi.IANUA Y '\_0lR/rs PausHA sAKA- 1939

Cash Dcposited  by Government Employees

3017: SHRIMATI  RANJANBEN BHA'I'T:

## OUESTION

Will the Minister  of FINANCE bc pleased ro state

- (a)  whaher the Govemment  prcposes to conduct/probe  regarding  the cash deposited by the Central Govemment employees during  demonetisation  and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the Govemmenl has taken any action  in this regard so far;
- (c) ifso, the derails thereof;  and
- (d)  if not, the reasons  therefor?

## ANSWER

## MTMSTER OF STATE IN MINISTRY OF FTNANCE (SHRI  PON. RADHAKRISTINAI\)

(a) to (d): Income-t  x Department  (ITD) takes  appropriate  action in suitablc caseg including  the cascs where cash deposits were made durirg demonetizatioD. Such actiorc include se€rches, surveys,  assessnent  of income,  lery of tax, penalty and fiIing  of prosecution complaiuts  before cdmina.l  couts, whichever  is applicable  as per dtect ta,r laws.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3014 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-05
Subject: PSBs Branches under Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: AJAY (TENI) MISRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3014

TO BE ANSWERED ON 5 JANUARY 2018 (FRIDA Y)PAUSHA 15. 1939 (SAKA)

## PSBs Branches under Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana

## 3014. SHRIAJAY MISRA TENI:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased t0 state:

- whether there is a mandatory provision for opening the Public Sector Banks (PSBs) branches under the Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana; if so the details thereof:
- whether any notification has been issued/proposed to be issued by the Government in this regard, if the details thereof; and SO.
- whether the Government is formulating any plan to other banking facilities under the   Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana, if the the reasons therefor? bring

## Answer The Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance

## (Shri Shiv Pratap Shukla)

(a) to (e) In view of importance of providing banking services under the Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana. Department of Financial Services. Ministry of Finance has advised the Publie Sector Banks and Private Sector Banks vide communication dated 12.12.2014\_

Banks have been advised ensure banking services are provided in each Saansad Adarsh Gram. These services may be provided through a branch in case any selected is not found t0 be a viable location for branch opening; through a fixed online inter-operable Business Correspondent or Kiosk: point village

Banks have also been asked t0 closely monitor implementation of Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) in Saansad Adarsh Gram and further to ensure allocation of targets t0 link branch of Saansad Adarsh Gram on various parameters, like every adult bank issuance of RuPay Card, saturation of Kisan Credit Card (KCC) in the encouraging Self Help Group (SHG) and Joint Liability Group (JLG) movement and Kisan Club and monitoring thereof: having village.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3010 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-05
Subject: Rejuvenation of Sasthamcotta Lake
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: SURESH KODIKUNNIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3010

TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.01.2018

## Rejuvenation of Sasthamcotta Lake

3010.SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  for  rejuvenation  of  Sasthamcotta lake in Kerala;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and action taken by the Government in this regard;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  received  any  detailed  project  report  from  the State Government of Kerala for the said project and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether  the  Government  has  released  funds  for  rejuvenation  programme  of Sasthamcotta lake from 2014 onwards; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof, year-wise?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a)  to  (c)  An  Annual  Management  Action  Plan  for  the  year  2017-18  costing Rs.119.25 lakh, as a part of Integrated Management Plan of Sasthamkotta wetland, has recently been received on 26.12.2017 from the State Government of Kerala for funding on 60:40 funding pattern between Central and State for undertaking various conservation  activities  during  current  financial  year.  The  proposal  includes  various activities like wetland monitoring& evaluation  baseline  database  management system,  training  on  integrated  wetland  management,  communication  &  outreach, catchment conservation, micro planning and vegetative measures, water management, biodiversity conservation and sustainable livelihoods etc.
- (d) & (e) No grant has been released by the Ministry for rejuvenation programme  of  Sasthamkotta  lake  from  2014  onwards  due  to  non-receipt  of  any proposal until 26.12.2017 in conformity with guidelines of the NPCA scheme from the Government of Kerala.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3007 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-05
Subject: Achievement under Government Schemes
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: VIRENDER KASHYAP

## Govt. of India Ministry of Finance Department of Financial Services

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3007

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 05 TH  JANUARY, 2018/PAUSHA 15, 1939 (SAKA)

## Achievement under Government Schemes

## QUESTION

## 3007. SHRI VIRENDER KASHYAP:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has satisfied with various programmes/ schemes initiated during the past three years and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  achieved  its  target  of  employment  under  Pradhan  Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), Start-Up India and Stand-Up India schemes;
- (c)  if so, the details thereof, scheme/State/UT-wise;
- (d)  whether some of the private banks are not showing interest in providing loans under such schemes initiated by the Government and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  the corrective steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## (MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE) (SHRI SHIV PRATAP SHUKLA )

(a): Programmes/Schemes initiated by Government during the last three years encompass a range  of  objectives.  Performance  and  satisfaction  levels  of  Government  schemes  including those  initiated  during  the  past  three  years  are  measured  from  time  to  time  through  various means which, inter alia, include regular monitoring and reviews, independent evaluation, citizen surveys,  grievance  redressal,  public  feedback,  etc.  Inputs  from  these  are  used  thereafter  for effecting suitable improvements/ modifications

(b)  &  (c): Government  have  not  fixed  targets  for  employment  under  Pradhan  Mantri  Mudra Yojana (PMMY), Start-Up India and Stand-Up India (SUPI) scheme.

(d): As on 22.12.2017, Private Banks have reported loans of Rs. 98731.75 crore under PMMY since inception of the scheme. There is no provision of providing loans under Start Up India. While  all  Public  Sector  Banks  (PSBs)  have  reported  loans  extended  by  them  under  SUPI, certain Private Scheduled Commercial Banks and Small Finance Banks have so far not reported the loans extended by them under this scheme.

(e): Government and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), have taken up the matter for vigorous implementation of the scheme with such banks directly or through the Indian Banks Association (IBA), as the case may be.

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