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Lok Sabha Question No. 3481 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-16
Subject: Buildings constructed in Violation of Environmental Norms
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: RADHESHYAM BISWAS

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3481

TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.03.2018

## Buildings constructed in Violation of Environmental Norms

## 3481.     SHRI RADHESHYAM BISWAS:

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

- (a) whether  the Government  has  records  of  buildings constructed in violation of environmental norms;
- (b) if  so,  the  action  taken  by  the  Government  against  the  erring  officials  of  local administration who have approved construction of such buildings, State/UTwise;
- (c) the  number  of  such  buildings  demolished  by  the  Government  during  the  last  three years, State/UT-wise; and
- (d) the number of buildings approved by the Government for the recovery of compensation, State/UT-wise?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (d)  The  Ministry  of  Environment,  Forest  and  Climate  Change  (MoEF&CC)  accords prior  environmental  clearance  for  projects  or  activities  listed  in  the  Schedule  to  the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006 (and its amendments) after having followed the prescribed process in the said notification. Violation of the environmental norms issued for developmental projects are monitored by the Regional Offices of the Ministry and the concerned State Pollution Control Boards/Union Territories Pollution Control Committees  or  any  other  concerned  Central/State  agencies.  If  any  non  compliance  is observed/reported,  the  Ministry  takes  appropriate  action  as  deemed  fit  as  per  Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act 1986 gives power to the  Central  Government  to  take  all  measures  that  it  deems  necessary  or  expedient  for  the purpose  of  protecting  and  improving  the  quality  of  the  environment  and  preventing  and controlling abating environmental pollution. The MoEF&CC does not maintain the details of buildings constructed in violation of environmental norms, buildings demolished and number of  buildings  approved  for  the  recovery  of  compensation  by  the  Government  year-wise and State/UT-wise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3479 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-16
Subject: Bank Loans to Small Scale Industries and Small Shopkeepers
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: NIHAL CHAND CHAUHAN

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

## LOK SABHA UN-STARRED QUESTION NO. 3479 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 th  March, 2018 / Phalguna 25, 1939 (SAKA)

## 'Bank Loans to Small Scale Industries and Small Shopkeepers' 3479 : SHRI NIHAL CHAND :

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state :

- (a) whether  there  is  any  arrangement  to  provide  bank  loans  to  persons  running Small  Scale  Industries  (SSI)  and  to  the  small  shopkeepers  who  are  running business in rented shops;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  any  terms  and  conditions  have  been  fixed  by  the  Government  for providing  loans  to  the  middle  class  shopkeepers  running  business  in  rented shops; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof ?

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## ANSWER

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

## (a)  and (b) :

Banks  extend  loans  to  borrowers  running  Small  Scale  Industries  (SSI)  and shopkeepers, including those running business in rented shops as per their Board approved  loan  policy.  Banks  extend  such  loans  under  various  schemes  which inter-alia  include,  Pradhan  Mantri  Mudra  Yojana  (PMMY),   Bank  specific  Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) schemes, etc.

## (c) and (d) :

No,  Madam.   Terms  and  conditions  for  loans  including  loans  to  middle  class shopkeepers running business in rented shops are determined as per the policy approved  by  the  Board  of  the  Bank  and  extant  Reserve  Bank  of  India  (RBI) guidelines, which inter-alia include, no insistence on collateral security for loans upto  Rs.10  lakhs  extended  to  units  in  the  Micro  and  Small  Enterprise  (MSE) sector, simplified method for computation of working capital requirements of MSE units etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3478 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-16
Subject: Plastic Waste Management
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: S.P. MUDDAHANUMEGOWDA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3478

TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.03.2018

## Plastic Waste Management

## 3478.   SHRI S.P.MUDDAHANUME GOWDA:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  replaced/amended  certain  rules  relating  to  plastic  waste management;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the producers responsibility is likely to be enforced under the new rules both in urban and rural areas;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether the new rules integrate informal sector waste collectors like junk/ scrap dealers, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a) and (b) The Ministry, based on several representations received from various stakeholders has  constituted  a  committee  on  issues/challenges  faced  with  respect  to  the  implementation  of Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 and Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016.

(c) and (d) Under  Plastic  Waste  Management  Rules,  2016,  the  Rule  9(1)  mandates  the producers to work out modalities for waste collection system based on the principle of Extended Producers Responsibility involving the State Urban Development Departments, either individually  or  collectively,  through their    own  distribution  channel  or  through  the  local  body concerned. Further, the Rule 9(2) mandate Producers, Importers and Brand Owners for collection of used multi-layered plastic sachet or pouches or packaging, who introduces such products in the market. The Rules prescribe them to establish a system for collecting back the plastic waste generated due to their products.

(e) The Rules mandate the local body for setting up, operationalisation and co-ordination of the  waste  management  system  inter-alia  by  engaging  civil  societies  or  groups  working  with waste pickers. The Rules also prescribe the waste generators not to litter plastic waste and ensure segregated  storage  of  waste  at  source  and  hand    it  over  to  the  urban  local  body  or  registered waste pickers' or  registered recyclers or waste collection agencies.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3477 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-16
Subject: Development of Corporate Sector
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3477 ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 16 TH  MARCH, 2018 [PHALGUNA 25, 1939 (SAKA)]

## DEVELOPMENT OF CORPORATE SECTOR

## QUESTION

3477. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has spent funds for the development of  Corporate Sectors in the country during the last four years;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR LAW AND JUSTICE AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS                        (SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY)

विधि और न्र्ार् एिं कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्रालर् में राज्र् मंत्री ( श्री पी.पी. चौिरी

- (a)
- (b)
- No Madam.
- Does not arise.
- (c) Being  a  regulatory  Ministry  since  its inception,  this Ministry  has  the  role  of  policy  making  only.  As  such  no allocation for Corporate Sector are made by this Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3475 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-16
Subject: Loan Waiver
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Adhikari Dibyendu

Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Financial Services

## LOK SABHA

Unstarred Question No. 3475

To be answered on Friday, March 16, 2018/Phalguna 25, 1939 (Saka)

## Loan Waiver

3475. SHRI DIBYENDU ADHIKARI:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that some farmers have received Rs. 0.01 paise loan waiver under crop loan waive scheme;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

(c)  the  total  number  beneficiaries  received  relief  of  Rs.  0.01  only  under  the  loan waiver scheme, State/UT-wise; and

(d) the corrective steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

## Answer

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

(a) to (d): At present there is no Loan waiver scheme under implementation by the Union  Government.  As  informed  by  National  Bank  for  Agriculture  and  Rural Development (NABARD), during the years 2016 and 2017 some State Governments have announced their own schemes, inter-alia, of waiver of loan of farmers.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3474 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-16
Subject: Impact of Penalty on Online Search Engine
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: SAUGATA ROY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 16TH MARCH, 2018

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3474 [PHALGUNA 25, 1939(SAKA)]

## IMPACT OF PENALTY ON ONLINE SEARCH ENGINE

## QUESTION

3474. PROF. SAUGATA ROY:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्री

- (a) whether online search engine has violated any Indian Law and has been fined for its anti-competitive conduct and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether the said decision affects India's international trade and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR LAW AND JUSTICE   (SHRI P. P. CHAUDHARY) AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS

विधि और न्र्ार् एिं कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्रालर् में राज्र् मंत्री ( श्री पी. पी. चौिरी)

- (a) The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has informed that online search engine Google was found to be in contravention of the provisions of Section  4(2)(a)(i)  of  the  Competition  Act,  2002.    CCI,  vide  order  dated 31.01.2018 in two cases registered separately namely Matrimony.Com Ltd. v.  Google  LLP  &  Ors  [No.07/2012]  and  Consumer  Unity  &  Trust  Society (CUTS) v. Google LLC & Ors [No.30/2012], has held Google to be dominant in  the  market  for  online  general  search  and  online  search  advertising markets  and  imposed  a  penalty  of  Rs.135.86  Crore  on  Google  for  anticompetitive behaviour for abuse of dominance.
- (b) No such assessment has been carried out by the Ministry.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 3472 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-16
Subject: Gonorrhoea
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: RAJAN BABURAO  VICHARE

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3472 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 TH MARCH, 2018

## GONORRHOEA

## 3472. SHRI RAJAN VICHARE:

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

- (a) whether as per the latest studies published in an International Journal PLOS, about 7 people globally are infected with Gonorrhoea each year;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor along with n umber f persons reported to be infected with Gonorrhoea and other STDs in the country; and
- (c) the necessary steps taken by the Government in this regard?

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

- (a): Yes.
- (b): As per data available with National AIDS Control Programme, the number of people detected with Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) including Gonorrhoea, in 2017 - 18(till Feb.) is 23.39 lakh due to unprotected sexual behavior.
- (c): National  AIDS  Control  Organization  through  1160  designated  sexually  Transmitted Infections  /  Reproductive  Tract  Infections  (STI/RTI)  clinics,  located  at  government facilities, provides free standardized STI/RTI free color coded syndromic dru g kits. Government has taken initiatives like creating awareness mainstreaming management across various h departments,  systematic  monitoring  &  evaluation  about  STIs  including  Gonorrhoea  throu mass media, mid - media and on - ground mobilization and int er - personal communications.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3471 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-16
Subject: Funds to NGOs
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: KAUSHAL KISHORE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH)

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 3471 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 TH MARCH, 2018

## FUNDS TO NGOS

## 3471. SHRI KAUSHAL KISHORE:

Will  the  Minister of AYURVEDA,  YOGA  AND  NATUROPATHY,  UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  amount  of  grants  sanctioned  for  various  Non - Governmental  Organizations  (NGOs)  to work as facilitators in yoga and naturopathy hospitals in Uttar Pradesh du ring the last three years along with the number of NGOs whose works are still pending, NGO - wise and district - wise; and
- (b) the details of the NGOs not approved for the purpose along with the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

- (a)  &  (b): No  grants  have  been  sanctioned  to  NGOs  to  work  as  facilitators  in  Yoga  an Naturopathy hospitals in Uttar Pradesh by this Ministry. However, the Ministry under Centra Council of Research in Yoga and Naturopathy is in the process of implementing Grant - in - aid scheme to establish/ run Yoga and Naturopathy clinic /hospitals of 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 a beds capacity at all India level including U.P.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3470 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-16
Subject: Creches for Women Government Employees
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: ASHWINI KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3470 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.03.2018

## CRECHES FOR WOMEN GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

## 3470.   SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR:

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

- (a) whether  crèches  are  available  for  women  government  employees  in  or  near  their workplace in Delhi;
- (b) if so, the details thereof indicating  number of such crèches which are functioning  at present in Delhi, location-wise ;and
- (c) whether the Government proposes to construct more such crèches in Delhi and   if so, the details and locations thereof ?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): Grih  Kalyan  Kendra  (GKK)  is  a  registered  Society  working  under  the  aegis  of Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). The Society has been administering Crèche Centres  in its   Samaj Sadans and Government quarters at various  locations  in  Delhi/NCR  for  women  Government  employees.  Besides,  GKK has also provided staff i.e. Crèche Teachers and Attendants to Income Tax Department, OIDB and Lok Sabha Secretariat for Crèche Centres opened by them in their office premises.
- (b): The details of 11 Crèche Centres being run by the GKK in Delhi/NCR are as under:-

(i) Lodhi Colony, (ii) PragatiVihar Hostel, (iii) Andrews Ganj, (iv) Peshwa Road, (v) R.K. Puram, Sector- I (vi) R.K. Puram, Sector- III, (vii) R.K. Puram, Sector- V, (viii) R.K. Puram, Sector- IX, (ix) Timarpur, (x) Shastri Bhawan and (xi) Faridabad.

- (c): No such proposal is presently under consideration for opening of new Crèche Centre by the Grih Kalyan Kendra (GKK). However, Department of WCD, Govt. of NCT Delhi has informed that   in response to the request from Staff of Delhi Secretariat, the Department  is  in  the  process  of  opening  an  Anganwadi  cum  Crèche  at  Delhi Secretariat.    Once  the  construction  work  is  completed  by  the  PWD  Department  the same may be opened.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3469 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-16
Subject: Impact of GST on Handloom Industry
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: VASANTHI M.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

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## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3469

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 16 TH  MARCH, 2018 PHALGUNA 25, 1939 (SAKA)

## IMPACT OF GST ON HANDLOOM INDUSTRY

## 3469. SHRIMATI VASANTHI M.:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  imposition  of  Goods  and  Services  Tax  (GST)  on  Handloom  Textiles  has become a death blow to the traditional Handloom Industry in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether the Government has received any representation requesting for waive off the GST on Handloom textiles and to save the handloom textile industry in the country; and
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  decision  on  this  matter  and  if  so,  the  details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) and (b):Handloom fabrics already attract lowest GST rates of 5% or nil rate, which were recommended by the GST Council keeping in view the sensitivity of the handloom sector. However, some representations have been received in the Ministry of Finance for exempting handloom textiles.

(c):The GST rate structure for the textile sector was discussed in detail in the GST Council meeting  held  on  3 rd June,  2017,  wherein  the  Council  recommended  the  detailed  rate structure  for  the  textile  sector.  Accordingly,  the  GST  rates  for  the  handloom  sector  have been notified as under:

-  Khadi yarn under chapter 52 attracts nil GST.
-  Amber charkha and weaving machinery [Handlooms] under heading 8445 or 8446 respectivelyattract nil GST.
-  5% GST rate,  with  no  refund  of  unutilized  input  tax  credit,  on  all  types  of  fabrics including  handloom  fabrics[falling  under  chapters  50  to  55].The  Council,  in  its meeting on 9 th September, 2017, recommended Nil GST rate on Khadi fabric under chapters 50 to 55, sold through Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) and KVIC certified institutions/outlets.

Nil  GST  on  any  manufactured  goods  [including  handloom  fabrics  and  products]  puts domestically manufactured goods at a disadvantage vis-à-vis imported goods, as it:-

- (a)  Breaks the input tax credit chain, and
- (b)  Results in zero rating of imported goods, while domestic goods continue to bear the burden of input taxes.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 3467 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-16
Subject: NEET for AYUSH Courses
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: ANTO  ANTONY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH)

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 3467 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 TH MARCH, 2018

## NEET FOR AYUSH COURS ES

## 3467. SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

Will  the  Minister of AYURVEDA,  YOGA  AND  NATUROPATHY,  UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY(AYUSH) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to make National Eligibility - cum - Entrance Test (NEET) mandatory for the candidates of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Una ni, Siddha and Homoeopathy) courses; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATURO PATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

- (a) & (b): In the process of streamlining the admissions and to bring meritorious stud to AYUSH systems of medicine in the country, the Ministry has instructed  all the Sta Governments to admit students in AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy Unani, Siddha a nd Homoeopathy) under graduates courses on the basis of the merit list of National Eligibil Entrance Test (NEET) only.

Also the admission in AYUSH post graduate courses shall be done on the basis of the m list  of  All  India  AYUSH    Post  Gr aduate  Entrance  Test  (AIAPGET),  conducted  by  All  India Institute of Ayurveda, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi, an autonomous Institution under Minist AYUSH .

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3466 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-16
Subject: Physiotherapy Clinics
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: SANTOSH AHLAWAT, A.T. (NANA) PATIL, SUNIL KUMAR SINGH

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3466 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 TH MARCH, 2018

## PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC S

## 3466 . SHRIMATI SANTOSH AHLAWAT: SHRI A.T. NANA PATIL: SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SINGH:

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

- (a) the number of physiotherapy clinics functioning at present in the country;
- (b) the details of controlling/regulating authority concerning the ethica l/unethical practices in physiotherapy in India;
- (c) the criteria and qualification required to run a physiotherapy centre;
- (d) the details regarding requirement of certification to run a physiotherapy clinic to en public safety; and
- (e) whether there is any grievance redressal mechanism or authority in the Ministry and if s details and composition thereof?

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

- (a) : Health is a State subject and no such information/data is available centrally.  H under Clinical Establishments Act as per data available of online registration in 10 St namely,Himachal  Pradesh,  Jharkhand,  Uttarakhand,  Rajasthan, Assam, And aman  &  Nicobar Islands,  Daman  &  Diu,  Dadra  &  Nagar  Haveli,  Puducherry,  and  Chandigarh,  a total Physiotherapy centers functioning are 463.
- (b) : Clinical Establishments Act has provision of District Registry Authority for regis and regulation of C linical Establishment including Physiotherapy centers in each district i state where Clinical Establishment Act is applicable. As on date Clinical Establishments adopted in 11 States namely, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Mizoram, Bihar Jharkhand,  Uttar  Pradesh,  Uttarakhand,  Rajasthan, Assam  and  Haryana  and  06  UT's  namely, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Puducherry, Chandigarh and Lakshadweep.

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(c) & (d) : Under Clinical Establishmen ts Act, National Council for Clinical Establishments has approved minimum standards to run a physiotherapy center which is available  on web - link : http://clinicalestablishments.gov.in/WriteReadData/597.pdf

Wherever  Clinical  Establishment  Act  is  applicable,  no  one  can  run  a  Clinical  Establis without  registration.    For  registration  and  continuation,  the  Clinical  Establishment Physiothera py  centre,  is  required  to  fulfill  minimum  standards,  minimum  requirement personnel, maintenance of records, compliance to Standard Treatment guidelines and compl all other provisions of Clinical Establishment Act.

(e) : A Joint Secretary level o fficer of the Department of Health and Family Welfare is the nodal Officer for grievances and all Director/DS level officers have been made nodal offic their respective Divisions within the Department.

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