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Lok Sabha Question No. 2862 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: Investigation against Waiver Off Loans
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: HARISHCHANDRA DEORAM CHAVAN, LAXMI NARAYAN YADAV

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2862

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE DECEMBER, 2016/ AGRAHAYANA 11, 1938 (SAKA) 02ND

## INVESTIGATION AGAINST WAIVER OF LOANS

2862. SHRI HARISHCHANDRA CHAVAN:

## SHRI LAXMI NARAYAN YADAV:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- a) whether the Government has conducted any reviewl investigation into the waiver off loans by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)bank-board;
- b) if so, the details and outcome of the reviewlinvestigation;
3. whether banks have the right to protest against the decisions taken by their boards/RBI board regarding write off loans; and
4. if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a) to (d): Reserve Bank of India (RBI) undertakes Annual Financial Inspection (AFI) of the Scheduled   Commercial Banks   (SCBs) in which the  functioning of the banks   including decisions relating to write-offs of loans are reviewed: The AFI is a confidential exercise by RBI to assess the performance of the banks. Banks have a right to represent to RBI on AFI related issues.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2861 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: Setting up of Quarantine Centres
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: RAVINDRA BABU  PANDULA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2861 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 ND DECEMBER, 2016

## SETTING UP OF QUARAN TINE CENTRES

## 2861. DR. RAVINDRA BABU:

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

- (a) whether there is any proposal to set up a Quarantine Centre in Andhra Pr adesh;

- (b) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

- (a): Yes, there is a proposal to set up a Quarantine Centre in Andhra Pradesh, Airport Office (APHO), Hyderabad.  Site for the construction of Quarantine Centre has been ident and the work has been awarded to CPWD Hyderabad.

- (b): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2860 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: Special Assistance for Restoration
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: ASHWINI KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2860

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 02, 2016/AGRAHAYANA 11, 1938 (SAKA)

## Special Assistance for Restoration

2860. SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has released/proposes to release Rupees one crore recently toward the first installment of the special assistance for restoration of  damaged infrastructure in Jammu & Kashmir under the Prime Minister's Reconstruction Plan;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with action taken thereon; and
- (c) the details of the infrastructure likely to be restored?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

- (a) to (c) Central Government has released 'One Time Special Assistance' of Rs. 1093.34 crore to the State Government of Jammu & Kashmir on 31.10.2016 under Prime Minister's Development Package, 2015 for restoration of damaged infrastructure including repairs to public buildings such as schools, colleges, hospitals, bus stations and other critical public infrastructure.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2859 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: Unsafe Blood Transfusion Practice
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: HUKUM SINGH

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2859 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 ND DECEMBER, 2016

## UNSAFE BLOOD TRANSFU SION PRACTICE

## 2859. SHRI HUKUM SINGH:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that thousands of persons across the country have infected with human immune deficiency virus while getting blood transfusions and the maxim number of such cases was reported from Uttar Pradesh due to unsafe blood transfusion prac in hospitals in 2015 and 2016 and if so, the details thereof, State/UT -wise;
- (b) whether National AIDS Control Organisation has prepared any details in this rega rd, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government has been slackening on raising AIDS awareness due to budget c and cases like these keep happening over and over again and no action is taken against hospitals and blood banks which is an extremely serious issue; and
- (d) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto along with corrective measures taken t such practices in the country?

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

- (a) :      No .

- (b) : Does not arise

- (c): No

- (d) : Does not arise

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2857 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: Equipment Supplied to Soldiers in Peacekeeping Missions
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: PRALHAD VENKATESH JOSHI, KAMAL NATH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2857

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 ND  DECEMBER, 2016

## EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED TO SOLDIERS IN PEACEKEEPING MISSIONS

2857.  SHRI  PRALHAD JOSHI: SHRI KAMAL NATH:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Indian soldiers deployed on peacekeeping missions in Congo and South Sudan were provided adequate defence equipment;
- (b) if so, the details thereof  and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the United Nations has deducted payment to India citing faulty equipment supplied to the soldiers in the peacekeeping missions; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof  and the reaction of the Government thereto?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

- (a) & (b): Indian soldiers deployed on Peacekeeping Missions in Democratic  Republic  of  Congo  and  South  Sudan  have  been  provided adequate  defence  equipment  in  accordance  with  the  Memorandum  of Understanding (MoU).
- (c) & (d): United Nations has not deducted payment to India citing faulty
- equipment supplied to the soldiers in the peacekeeping missions. However,  some  payment  has  been  deducted  mainly  on  account  of  some equipment  being  unserviceable  at  the  time  of  inspection  which  is  as a result of excessive wear and tear due to harsh conditions and some delay in  replacement  of  equipments  that  had  outlived  its  life.    Most  of  the unserviceable equipments as per Original MoU in Democratic Republic of Congo have been replaced and the same is expected to be replaced soon in case of South Sudan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2856 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: Anti-Dengue Vaccine
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: KULAMANI SAMAL, B. SREERAMULU

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2856 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 ND DECEMBER, 2016

## ANTI - DENGUE VACCINE

## 2856. DR. KULAMANI SAMAL: SHRI B. SRIRAMULU:

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

- (a)  whether  several  Indian  and  foreign      pharmaceutical  companies  have  approached Government to develop or introduce dengue vaccine in India and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)whether the Government has roped in various private pharma companies for its marketi and if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  developed  anti - dengue  vaccine  'DSV4'  at  the  International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Technology; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

- (a)  to  (d):  M/s  Sanofi  Pasteur  and  M/s  Panacea  Biotech  approached  Central  Drug  Stand Control Organization (CDS CO) for grant of marketing authorization and permission to conduct clinical trial respectively.

The dengue vaccine (DSV4) development program is being supported through Indo - US Vaccine  Action  Program  of  Dept.  of  Biotechnology.  The  International  Centre  for  Gene Engineering  and  Bio - Technology  (ICGEB)  has  filed  an  International  Patent  on  this  unique vaccine  design  which  seems  safe,  efficacious  against  all  four  dengue  viruses.  This  ca vaccine is being produced using recombinant DNA technology in Yeast in an affordable mann Sun Pharma and ICGEB has signed an agreement in Oct 2016 for clinical development of this Indian vaccine candidate that is being monitored by Global Dengue Experts.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2854 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: Lack of Clarity on GST
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVNTHI)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

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## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2854

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 2 ND   DECEMBER, 2016 AGRAHAYANA 11,  1938 (SAKA)

## LACK OF CLARITY ON GST

## 2854. SHRI MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVANTHI):

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether certain auto industry stakeholders have expressed concern over lack of clarity
- on GST and the time for its implementation, if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  auto  industry  felt  that  tax  differentiation  in  auto  industry  is  huge  when compared to other major markets, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether this action is limiting the company to offer limited model line up to customers on bringing globally successful models to India due to competitive pricing pressure; and (d) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken to redress auto major grievances?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a): Government has received representations from various auto industry stakeholders suggesting issues that need to be addressed before the implementation of the Goods and Service Tax.

(b):  Excise duty structure for passenger vehicle (cars) is as under,-

| Segment                                                                                                                                                                        | Excise   |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|
| Small Cars of length not exceeding 4m: a) Petrol, Liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) or compressed natural gas (CNG) driven vehicles of engine capacity not exceeding 1200cc, and | 12.5%    |
| b) Diesel driven vehicles of engine capacity not exceeding 1500 cc.                                                                                                            | 12.5%    |
| Mid Segment Cars: Motor vehicles of engine capacity not exceeding 1500 cc                                                                                                      | 24%      |
| Large Cars: Motor vehicles of engine capacity exceeding 1500 cc other than SUVs.                                                                                               | 27%      |
| Sports Utility Vehicles and other Utility Vehicles                                                                                                                             | 30%      |

(c) and (d): As per the representation of the industry, during 2015-16 and 201617 (upto August, 2016), the sales in the passenger car segment has seen growth of 7.24% and 10.74%, respectively.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2853 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: Supply of Generic Medicines
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: SANJAY SHAMRAO DHOTRE, BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB, RAHUL RAMESH SHEWALE

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2853 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 ND DECEMBER, 2016

## SUPPLY OF GENERIC ME DICINES

## 2853. SHRI SANJAY DHOTRE: SHRI BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB: SHRI RAHUL SHEWALE:

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

- (a) whether there is a gap between demand and supply of Generic Medicines across the count (b) if so, the details thereof for each of the last three years and the current year, Sta -wise and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government has conducted any survey to check the implementation of the In Medical Council (Professional Conduct, E tiquette and Ethics) Regulation, 2002 in the country and if so, the details and outcome thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d)  whether  a  nexus  between  the  doctors  and  the  pharmaceutical  companies  for  prescri costlier  and  branded  medicines  inst ead  of  generic  medicines  has  come  to  the  notice  of  the Government during the said period; and
- (e)  if  so,  the  details  thereof,  hospitalwise  and  the  reasons  therefor  along  with  the action taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSW ER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

- (a):       No .
- (b) : Does not arise.
- (c) : The  Medical  Council  of  India  (MCI)  in  its regulations  namely  the  Indian  M edical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations, 2002 under Clause 1.5 ha prescribed as under: -
- 'Every  physician  should  prescribe  drugs  with  generic  names  legibly  and  preferably  in capital letters and he/she shall ensure that there is a rational prescription and use of drugs'.
- (d) & (e): The Department of Pharmaceuticals has informed that there were some reports o pharmaceutical  companies  indulging  in  unfair  practices  to  promote  their  medicines. Department  of  Pharmaceuticals  announced  a  'Uniform  Code of  Pharmaceuticals  Marketing Practices (UCPMP)' with effect from 1 st January, 2015 to curb unfair practices.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2852 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: Ranking in Ease of Doing Business
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: E. T. MOHAMMED BASHEER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 2852

TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 nd  DECEMBER, 2016/ AGRAHAYANA 11, 1938 (SAKA)

## RANKING IN EASE OF DOING BUSINESS

## QUESTION

## 2852 : SHRI E.T. MOHAMMED BASHEER

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  India's  ranking  in  ease  of  doing  business  as  per  international finance corporation reports;
- (b) whether  Government  is  aware  that  further  policy  and  regulatory  reforms  are needed to uplift India in this regard; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken thereon?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

- (a) India ranks 130 th  in the World Bank's annual Doing Business Report (DBR) 2017.
- (b)& (c) The World Bank's annual Doing Business Report (DBR) 2017  is based on the  Global  Best  practice  on  10  (ten)  specified  indicators  namely  starting  a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property,  getting  credit,  protecting  minority  investors,  paying  taxes,  trading across borders, enforcing contracts, and resolving insolvency.

Government  has  urged  the  Central  Government  Ministries/Departments  to analyse the World Bank's latest report on Ease of Doing Business. Ministries/Department concerned have been provided with the next set of reforms and have been asked to identify additional areas related to the Department where reforms  and  corrective  measures  need    to  be  taken  to  ensure  time  bound  and effective implementation of reforms.

Nodal Departments / Ministries shall, in coordination with State Government of NCT of Delhi and Government of Maharashtra shall be responsible for reducing procedures,  time  and  cost  across  each  indicator.  Ministries  /  Departments concerned have also been asked to pursue regular engagements with stakeholders through  an  online  mechanism  to  receive  feedback  /  inputs  and  also  conduct workshops with the users and stakeholders to familiarize them with the reforms.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2851 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: Complaints against Banks
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: PARBHUBHAI NAGARBHAI VASAVA

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

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 02 nd  December, 2016 / AGRAHAYANA 11, 1938 (SAKA)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2851 ' COMPLAINTS AGAINST BANKS

2851: Shri Parbhubhai Nagarbhai Vasava:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has received complaints of non-cooperation of banks in grant of loans to beneficiaries under the Rajiv Gandhi Awas Yojana;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the action taken by the Government thereon?

## Answer

The Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance

## (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a)  to  (c): Government does not operate any scheme titled 'Rajiv Gandhi Awas Yojana' for which loans were granted to beneficiaries through banks. However, a scheme titled Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY) was in operation till 19 th  May, 2015 and has since been abolished.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2850 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: Loan to IFCI
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY, CHINTAMANI MALVIYA, BHARATI DHIRUBHAI SHIYAL

Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Financial Services

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2850

TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 2016 / AGRAHAYANA 11, 1938 (SAKA) LOAN TO IFCI 2nd

2850: DR: RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY:

PROF. CHINTAMANI MALVIYA:

DR: BHARATIBEN D. SHYAL:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the loan given to about twelve companies by the Industrial Finance
- (b) if the details thereof and the amount-wise details of the loans given to companies indicating their names during the last three years by the IFCI which turned into NPAs; SO,
- Corporation of India (IFCI) turned into Non-Performing Assets (NPAs);
- (c) whether the Government proposes to take action taken against the officers for
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not; the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## TO BE ANSWERED BY MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

- (a) & (b) As of its ordinary course of business, IFCI Ltd. extends loans to corporate borrowers, some of which become NPA due to various reasons: The names and details of borrowers are not disclosed as prescribed under section 45 E of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act; 1934 and Banking Laws, which provide for the obligation of a bank or financial institution to maintain secrecy about the affairs of its constituents. part

However, during last three years i.e from November 2013 to October, 2016, 342 numbers of loans have been sanctioned for Rs. 29,356 crore 15 numbers of loan accounts have become NPAs   with Rs. 1250 crore Principal outstanding as on date of account becoming NPA

- (c) & (d) Staff   accountability for  lapses is dealt with as per extant   Staff Accountability Policyl Disciplinary Rules.
- sanctioning the said loans; and
Lok Sabha Question No. 2847 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: PMJDY Deposits
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: SHER SINGH GHUBAYA, RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY, HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT, MUKESH RAJPUT, JAYAKUMAR JAYAVARDHAN, RAJEEV SHANKARRAO SATAV, SUPRIYA SADANAND SULE, VIJAYSINH MOHITE PATIL, DHANANJAY BHIMRAO MAHADIK, BHARATENDRA SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2847

DECEMBER, 2016 (SAKA) 2nd

TO BE ANSWERED ON (FRIDAYJAGRAYAYANA 11, 1938

## PMJDY Deposits

2847. SHRI SHER SINGH GHUBAYA:

DR. RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY:

DR. HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT:

SHRI MUKESH RAJPUT:

DR. J\_ JAYAVARDHAN:

SHRI SATAV RAJEEV:

SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE:

SHRI MOHITE PATIL VIJAYSINH SHANKARRAO:

SHRI DHANANJAY MAHADIK:

KUNWAR BHARATENDRA:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- the to increase the deposits limit in account opened under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) and if so, the
- (a) whether Government proposes details thereof;
- (b) whether there is surge
- in deposits in some of the Jan Dhan accounts after the
- (c) whether the Government is monitoring such accounts to detect any irregularities
- demonetisation of currency notes was announced, if so, the details thereof;
- in such deposits, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government to prevent misuse of Jan Dhan accounts?

The

## Answer

Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

- (a) There are limits on deposits on "Small Account" under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) . Government is not proposing to increase this limit:
- (b) The total deposit in Rs.45636.60 crore as on
- PMJDY account has increased from 09.11.2016 to Rs.72834.72 crore as on 23.11.2016.
- (c) and (d) Government is continuously monitoring PMJDY accounts and have taken necessary steps to avoid misuse of PMJDY accounts.

Account under PMJDY Precautions'

- Fully KYC compliant account holders may be allowed to withdraw Rs.10,000/- from their account, in a month. The branch managers may allow further withdrawals beyond Rs.10,000 within the current applicable limits only after ascertaining the genuineness of such withdrawals and duly documenting the same on bank's record.

As per RBI Circular dated 29.11.2016 regarding following guidelines have been issued:

- ii\_ Limited or Non KYC compliant account holders may be allowed to withdraw Rs.5,000 per month from the amount deposited through Specified Bank Notes (SBNs) after November 09, 2016 within the overall ceiling of Rs.10,000.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2844 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: Health Facilities in Border Areas
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: SHAILESH (BULO MANDAL) KUMAR

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2844 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 ND DECEMBER, 2016

## HEALTH FACILITIES IN BORDER AREAS

## 2844. SHRI SHAILESH KUMAR:

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

- (a) whether the Government has assessed the available health facilities in rural areas a the Indian border;
- (b) if so, whether the Government is satisfied with the health faci lities provided in these areas;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the positive steps proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

- (a) to (d):     Public health being a State subject, assessment of health facilities  is . However, performance of health facilities including those in border and rural areas is m through Health Management Information System (HMIS).

As per Rural Health Statistics (RHS) 2014 - 15,  there  is  a  shortfall of 32% Community Health Centres (CHCs), 22% Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and 20% Sub Centres (SCs).

Under the National Health Mission (NHM), support is inter - alia provided for setting up/strengthening of public health facilities in rural areas including border areas.