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Lok Sabha Question No. 58 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-15
Subject: Recruitment of Doctors in CGHS Dispensaries
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: ANJU BALA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED Q UESTION NO. 58 TO BE ANSWERED ON   15 TH DECEMBER, 2017

## RECRUITMENT OF DOCTO RS IN CGHS DISPENSAR IES

## 58. SHRIMATI ANJU BALA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to recruit new Doctors for CGHS dispensaries if so, the details thereof;

- (b) whether the construction work of new CGHS dispensary in In draprastha Extension, Patpar Ganj, Delhi has been completed;

- (c) if so, the details thereof along with the present status thereon;

- (d) the details of funds sanctioned/ released and utilised so far for the said dispensary;

- ( e) whether the Government is planning to start above CGHS dispensary in the year 2018 and so, the details thereof; and

- (f) the list of new CGHS dispensaries constructed in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh during the la years?

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

- (a):            CGHS  Dispensaries  are  primarily  manned  by  the  General  Duty  Medical  Offic (GDMOs)  of  the  Central  Health  Services  (CHS),  recruited  through  the  Combined  Medical Service Examinati on (CMSE) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on an  annual  basis,  on  the  basis  of  vacancies  projected  by  the  Ministry  of  Health  and Welfare.

(b):      No.

Contd……….

- (c):    90% of the construction work has been completed w hich includes: -
- i. Civil Works.
- ii. Electrical wiring work.
- iii. Windows and Glass fittings.
- iv. Installation of two lifts.
- v. Installation of Generator.

(d):

| Year     | Funds Sanctioned/Released (Rs. in Lakhs)   | Funds Utilized (Rs. in Lakhs)       |
|----------|--------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|
| 2013- 14 | Rs. 651.36                                 | Nil                                 |
| 2014- 15 | Rs.200.00                                  | Rs. 91.20                           |
| 2015- 16 | Rs. 25.00                                  | Rs. 25.00                           |
| 2016- 17 | Nil                                        | Nil                                 |
| 2017- 18 | Rs. 218.24                                 | Data will available at end of Year. |

be the

- (e): CGHS Wellness Centre at Indraprastha Extension, Patparganj, Delhi shall start functioning as and when the construction is completed.
- (f):  The new CGHS Dispensaries constructed in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh during the last years are as follows: -

In Delhi : -3

Yamuna Vihar

Mayur Vihar, Phase - I

Shakur Basti

In Uttar Pradesh : -

Nil

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Lok Sabha Question No. 57 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-15
Subject: Study on Uptake of Contraceptives
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: DHARAM VIRA GANDHI

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED Q UESTION NO. 57 TO BE ANSWERED ON   15 TH DECEMBER, 2017

## STUDY ON UPTAKE OF C ONTRACEPTIVES

## 57. SHRI DHARAM VIRA:

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

(a) whether the Government has carried out any study on the uptake of contraceptives and family planning counsellors in this regard; and

- (b) if so, the details of findings the reof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE ( SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL )

- (a) & (b):    Yes, the National Family Health Survey (NFHS), conducted periodically, ca the information on uptake of contraceptives. As per the NFHS 4 reports, 47.8% of couples are using modern contraceptives.

The  health  workers,  as  part  of  their  routine  activities,  counsel  eligible  couple uptake of Family Planning services. However, there is no study quantifying the role of ily Planning counsellors.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 54 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-15
Subject: Establishment of Anganwadi Centres in Urban Areas
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: SONA RAM CHOUDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.54

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2017

## ESTABLISHMENT OF ANGANWADI CENTRES IN URBAN AREAS

## 54. COL. SONARAM CHOUDHARY:

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

- (a) whether establishment of Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) is permitted in urban areas and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government of Rajasthan has sent any proposal to establish AWCs in urban areas with the cost of Rs.7 lakhs per AWC for sanction of Central share; and
- (c)  if  so,  the  reaction  of  the  Government  thereto  along  with  the  time  by  which  the  Central  share would be sanctioned ?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Yes  Madam,  establishment  of  Anganwadi  Centres  (AWCs)  is  permitted  in  the  urban  areas. Establishment of AWCs is based on population norms as per the details given below:

## Anganwadi Centres

- (i) For Rural/Urban Projects
- (ii) For Tribal /Riverine/Desert, Hilly and other difficult areas/ Projects

400-800

-          1 AWC

800-1600

-           2 AWCs

1600-2400

-           3 AWCs

Thereafter in multiples of 800      -          1 AWC

For Mini-AWC

150-400

-

1 Mini-AWC

300-800

For Mini- AWC

150-300

-

1 A

-           1 Mini AWC

At present, all the 14 lakh sanctioned AWCs have been allocated to the States/UTs out of which 13.56 lakh AWCs are operational.

- (b) & (c) During the year 2017-18, Government of Rajasthan submitted proposal for construction of 1000 AWCs in urban areas @ Rs.7.00 lakh per AWC.  However, the ICDS Scheme (now renamed as Anganwadi Services) has since been revised and construction of AWCs at urban areas from ICDS funds has been discontinued.
Lok Sabha Question No. 52 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-15
Subject: Tax Evasion by Shell Companies
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: KIRIT PREMJIBHAI SOLANKI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.52

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 15 TH  DECEMBER, 2017

AGRAHAYANA 24, 1939 ( SAKA )

## TAX EVASION BY SHELL COMPANIES

## 52:  DR. KIRIT P. SOLANKI:

## Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has a singular official definition for shell companies and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government is aware of the exact number of shell companies currently in operation and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to track and shut down shell companies that have been involved in illegal activities such as tax evasion?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE

## (SHRI SHIV PRATAP SHUKLA)

- (a) to (c): The term 'Shell Company' is not defined under the Income Tax Act, 1961 and the  Companies  Act,2013.    However,  the  Registrars  of  Companies  (ROCs)  have  struck  off 2,24,733 companies from the register of companies as of now after following the due process under  Section  248  of  the  Companies  Act,  2013.    Further,  the  Government  has  ordered investigation against 57 companies u/s 216 read with 210 (1)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013 for huge sums deposited in Bank accounts and withdrawn in an exceptional manner in post demonetization.

Further, a Task Force (TF) was constituted under the joint chairmanship of Revenue Secretary and  Secretary,  Ministry  of  Corporate  Affairs  in  February,  2017  to  enable  a  whole  of  the government approach to wiping out shell companies indulging in illegal activities. As decided by the TF, various departments/ agencies are actively sharing the information data base on shell companies. The TF has met six times so far.

Enforcement  actions  against  shell  companies,  their  operators  and  associates  and  various beneficiaries  have  been  taken  by  the  Income  Tax  Department  (ITD) on  an  on-going  basis. Enforcement  actions  against  shell  companies  and  associated  persons  have  further  been intensified in recent past. Criminal prosecution complaints have been filed in 47 cases.

Mandatory  linking  of  Aadhar  with  PAN  has  been  initiated  by  ITD  in  March  2017.  This significant  measure  is  an  important  step  as  it  would, inter  alia, reduce  possibilities  of fictitious/bogus/dummy persons being made directors of shell companies. It would also enable more effective enforcement actions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 51 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-15
Subject: National Policy for Women
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: ELUMALAI VELLAIGOUNDER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 51

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2017

## NATIONAL POLICY FOR WOMEN

## 51. SHRI V.ELUMALAI:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  prepared  the  draft  National  Policy  for  Women,  2016  and  is being examined by a Group of Ministers and if so, the salient features thereof;
- (b) whether the draft policy envisages review of personal laws in accordance with constitutional provisions and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the present status of the policy along with the time by which it is likely to be finalised ?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Yes  Madam.  The  Ministry  of  Women  and  Child  Development  has  prepared  the  draft National Policy for Women, 2017 in consultation with various stakeholders.  The draft was examined and approved by the Group of Ministers.  The Draft envisions a society in which, women attain their full potential and are able to participate as equal partners in all spheres of life. The draft Policy addresses the diverse needs of women through identified priority areas: (i)  Health  including Food Security and Nutrition; (ii) Education; (iii) Economy (including agriculture, industry, labour, employment, NRI women, soft power, service sector, science and technology); (iv) Governance and Decision Making; (v) Violence Against Women; (vi) Enabling  Environment  (including  housing,  shelter  and  infrastructure,  drinking  water  and sanitation, media and culture, sports and social security); and (vii) Environment and Climate Change.
- (b) Draft Policy envisages  that existing legislations affecting/relating  to  women  will  be harmonized in accordance with Constitutional provisions and international commitments, in order to enhance their effectiveness.
- (c)        After  incorporating,  comments/suggestion  of  Group  of  Ministers,  the  National  Policy  for Women, 2017 has been sent to Cabinet Secretariat to place before the Cabinet.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 49 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-15
Subject: Child Nutrition Mission
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RAVINDRA KUMAR PANDEY, NISHIKANT  DUBEY, LAXMAN GILUWA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 49

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2017

## CHILD NUTRITION MISSION

49. SHRI RAVINDRA KUMAR PANDEY: SHRI NISHIKANT DUBEY: SHRI LAXMAN GILUWA: Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:
2. (a) whether the Government has launched the Child Nutrition Mission (CNM) in the State of Jharkhand;
3. (b) if so, the details thereof along with the funds allocated/ released there under;
4. (c) whether the Government has reviewed the success of the mission in the State; and
5. (d) if  so,  the  details  and  the  outcome  thereof  indicating  the  shortcomings  noticed  in  its implementation along with the corrective measures taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a ) to (d) Recently, the Government of India has approved the setting up of National Nutrition Mission (NNM) at a total cost of Rs. 9046.17 crore for improving the nutritional indicators of children and pregnant women and lactating mothers.  The NNM is to roll out in a phased manner i.e. 315 districts in 2017-18, 235 districts in 2018-19 and the remaining districts in 2019-20.  Out of 315 districts covered in 2017-18, there are 18 districts from the State of Jharkhand.  No funds have yet been released.

NNM has robust mechanism for periodic review.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 48 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-15
Subject: Converge of Schemes for Children
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: MANOJ RAJORIA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UN STARRED QUESTION NO. 48

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2017

## CONVERGE OF SCHEMES FOR CHILDREN

48.       DR. MANOJ RAJORIA:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to converge various schemes and policies for children in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c)   The Ministry has developed the National Plan of action for Children 2016 which largely draws upon the existing programmes and schemes of various Ministries/Departments.  It  provides  a  framework  for  convergence  and  co-ordination between Ministries/Departments and State/UTs Governments and encourages collective action from all stakeholders to address multi-dimensional vulnerabilities experienced by children.  The  National  Plan  of  Action  for  Children  2016  categorizes  children's  rights under  four  key  priority  areas;  (i)  Survival,  Health  and  Nutrition,  (ii)  Education  and Development,  (iii)  Protection  and  (iv)  Participation.  It  identifies  key  programmes, schemes  and  policies  as  well  as  stakeholders  for  the  implementation  of  different strategies.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 47 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-15
Subject: Shortage of HIV Drug
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: SURESH KODIKUNNIL

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED Q UESTION NO. 47 TO BE ANSWERED ON   15 TH DECEMBER, 2017

## SHORTAGE OF HIV DRUG

## 47. SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH:

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

- (a)  whether  drug  manufacturers  are  refusing  to  manufacture  child  doses  of  HIV  drugs participate in bids on account of non - payment of their dues;
- (b) whether there is only one manufacturer for Lopinavir Syrup in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has instructed State AIDS Control Societies to purchase the from local markets; and
- (d) the other steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE ( SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL )

- (a): No.
- (b):     Yes , there is only one manufacturer of lopinavir syrup in the country. Currently on McNeil and Argus is manufacturing the Lopinavir/ritonavir Syrup in the country.
- ( c) & (d):     National AIDS Control Organization (NACO)has issued standing orders to al AIDS Control Societies to procure Anti Retro Viral drugs, in case of critical stocks only.

NACO has strengthened the supply chain mechan ism for Anti Retro viral therapy and other  commodities.An  online  Inventory  Management  system  has  been  developed  and implemented  at  all  Anti  Retroviral  Therapy  (ART)  Centres  as  per  which  pharmacist  at  A centre  maintains  daily  stock  and  consumption  of  dr ugs.  The  same  is  then  monitored  at  State AIDS  Control  Societies  and  National  AIDS  Control  Organization  level.  In  addition,  a  b stock is also kept, factoring in the lead time for procurement.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 46 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-15
Subject: GST Anomalies
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

……..

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.46 TO BE ANSWERED ON

## FRIDAY, THE 15th DECEMBER, 2017 AGRAHAYANA 24, 1939 (SAKA)

## GST ANOMALIES

## 46. SHRI SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  reviewed  the  anomalies  reported  in  the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has received suggestions from various stakeholders in this regard and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposed to amend GST structures and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the effective steps taken by the Government in this regard till date?

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE

## (SHRI SHIV PRATAP SHUKLA)

- (a) & (b) Various representations containing issues being faced and suggestions on GST have been received from various stake holders from time to time. They have been brought to the notice of the GST Council for consideration which has made recommendations for improving GST.
- (c)  &  (d)  Yes  Sir.  The  GST  rate  structures  have  been  reviewed  by  the  GST Council, in its various meetings from time to time, based on the feedback from trade and industry. Accordingly, the recommendations of the GST Council have been  implemented  by  way  of  issuance  of  the  requisite  notifications  by  the Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 41 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-15
Subject: Auctioning of Stressed Assets
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: RAM CHARITRA

## GOVERNMENT  OF INDIA MINISTRY  OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT  OF FINANCIAL  SERVICES LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO:  41 TO BE ANSWERED  ON THE 15 th  DECEMBER,  2017/AGRAHAYANA 24, 1939 (SAKA)

## QUESTION AUCTIONING  OF STRESSED ASSETS

## 41:  SHRI  RAM  CHARITRA  NISHAD:

Will  the Minister  of FINANCE  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the Government  plans to auction  stressed assets of banks  to reduce  banks  NonPerforming  Assets;
- (b) if so, the details  thereof;
- (c) whether  the Government  is keen  on cash rich  Public  Sector  Undertakings to buy  a portion of the mortgaged  assets in their  respective  sectors;  and
- (d) if so, the details  thereof?

## ANSWER

## To be answered by THE MINISTER  OF STATE  IN THE  MINISTRY  OF FINANCE (SHRI SHIV PRATAP  SHUKLA )

- (a) and (b): Resolution  of stressed assets falls within  the domain  of the banks  concerned.
- (c) and (d): The Government  has granted  enhanced  autonomy  and delegation  of financial  powers to Central  Public  Sector  Enterprises  with  good performance  on select performance  parameters in  recent   years,   subject   to  certain   eligibility conditions   and  guidelines   to  make   them   more efficient  and competitive.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 40 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-15
Subject: Setting up of Regional Medical Centres
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ, NAGARAJAN P.

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED Q UESTION NO. 40 TO BE ANSWERED ON   15 TH DECEMBER, 2017

## SETTING UP OF REGION AL MEDICAL CENTRES

## 40. DR. C. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

SHRI P. NAGARAJAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government has approved setting up of a regional medical centre in Gorak for in depth research on children's diseases;
- (b) if so, the details t hereof and the funds allocated along with the total number of such cent functioning in the country as on date, State - wise;
- (c) whether such regional centres for in -depth research on children's diseases will be set up in other States also;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE ( SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL )

(a) & (b): Yes, the Government has approved a Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC) at Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh with focus on regional health issues including child mortalit projected cost for next five years of this Centre is Rs.84.03 crore. The other RMRCs functioning in the country under Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) are at -

- i) Bhubaneswar, Odisha;
2. ii) Dibrugarh, Assam;
3. iii) Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Island, and;
4. iv) Jodhpur Rajasthan.
5. (c) to (e): There is no such proposal as many research Institute s of ICMR across the country also work in the area of child health. In addition to this, ICMR also funds research in th child health in various medical colleges.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 38 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-15
Subject: Shortage of Scientists
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: PROF. RAM SHANKAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 38

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2017

## Shortage of Scientists

## 38.  DR. RAM SHANKAR KATHERIA :

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

- (a)    whether  shortage  of  skilled  scientists  in  various  regional  offices  of  the  Ministry  and inadequate monitoring of projects has come to the notice of the Government  and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether against the forty one sanctioned posts of scientists in regional offices merely fifteen posts are filled at present;
- (c)    if  so,  whether  the  scientists  are  looking  after  more  than  the  fixed  number  of  forest projects assigned to them and if so, the details thereof;  and
- (d)  the remedial steps being taken/proposed to be taken by the Union Government in this regard ?

## ANSWER

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

(a),  (b),  (c)  and  (d):  There  are  99  sanctioned  posts  of  Scientists  in  various  grades  in  the Ministry, out of which 84 posts are filled up at present. Pre-appointment formalities in respect of  three  posts  have  already  been  initiated  while  the  recruitment  process  in  respect  of  the remaining  12  posts  has  also  started.  These  Scientists  are  deployed  in  various  Divisions/ Offices, including Regional Offices, depending upon functional requirements so that work is not hampered.

Ministry  takes  all  necessary  steps  to  monitor  the  projects  under  the  Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. As against a target of 1200 projects  for the year 2017-18, a total of 966    projects  have  been  monitored  upto  30/11/2017  for  follow  up  implementation  of conditions and safeguards laid down for projects/ activities under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.