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Lok Sabha Question No. 3571 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-16
Subject: Female Genital Mutilation
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: KIRRON KHER, JOSE K. MANI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3571 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.03.2018

## FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION

3571.   SHRIMATI KIRRON KHER: SHRI JOSE K. MANI:

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken note that the custom of female genital mutilation is still being  practised  in  the  country  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof  indicating  the  number  of  such cases reported/recorded during the last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise;
- (b) whether the Government has written to heads of religious sects and communities in India to discourage the practice of female genital mutilation and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to bring a legislation to specifically address the issue of female genital mutilation;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the other measures taken by the Government to curb or ban such practice/custom?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): Few representations have been received regarding custom of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in some communities.
- (b) to (e): A meeting with NGOs was held in the Ministry of Women and Child Development to  discuss  the  issue  of  Female  Genital  Mutilation/Cutting.  Necessary  safeguards  are already available under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, Indian Penal  Code,  1860  and  Criminal  Procedure  Code,  1973,  which  can  be  invoked  for prosecution of people indulging in the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3566 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-16
Subject: Impact of GST on MSMEs
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: POONAMBEN HEMATBHAI MAADAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

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## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.3566 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2018/PHALGUNA 25, 1939 (SAKA)

## Impact of GST on MSMEs

## 3566. SHRIMATI POONAMBEN MAADAM:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have got a fresh lease of life after  Budget  2018  and  if  so,  the  estimated  number  of  units  that  will  be  overall  benefited through this in the country including Gujarat, State-wise;
- (b)  whether the MSMEs have raised concern over the impact of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and if so, the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard and to boost the growth of MSMEs in the country; and
- (c)  whether  the  move  to  cut  corporate  tax  rate  to  25  per  cent  for  companies  with  annual revenue of up to Rs.250 crore reduce tax burden on MSMEs and help to generate employment and if so, the details thereof?

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE (SHRI SHIV PRATAP SHUKLA)

- (a)  Yes  Sir.  In  Budget  2018-19,  the  Micro,  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises  (MSMEs)  has  been given a thrust in order to boost employment and economic growth.  A sum of Rs. 3794 crores has been provided for giving credit support, capital and interest subsidy and for innovations. The  rate  of  Corporate  Income  Tax  for  companies  that  have  reported  turnover  up  to  Rs.250 crore has been reduced to 25%. This will benefit the entire class of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises which accounts for almost 99% of companies filing their tax returns. State-wise data of the estimated number of units that will overall benefit through this is not available at this juncture.
- (b) Yes Sir. Representations have been received from MSMEs regarding the difficulty faced by them in adjusting to the new tax regime including additional compliance requirements. In order to  address  these  difficulties  and  for  constant  improvement  of  the  GST  law  and  procedures, various decisions that have been taken by the GST Council have been implemented by issuance of necessary notifications and circulars.
- (c  )  Yes  Sir.  The  move  to  reduce  Corporate  Income  Tax  to  25%  for  companies  with  annual revenue of up to Rs.250 crore will reduce tax burden on MSMEs. Lower Corporate Income Tax rate will leave companies with higher investible surplus, leading to creation of more jobs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3565 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-16
Subject: Roadmap for MSMEs Bad Loans
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: BALKA SUMAN

## (a) and (b)\_

Extant guidelines on 'Framework for Revival and Rehabilitation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) were issued by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in consultation with Government on March 2016, which provide a simpler and faster mechanism to address the stress in the accounts of MSMEs. 17th

In addition, on 7th February 2018, RBI has advised all banks: and Non Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) extension of time for classification of loan accounts of eligible MSME borrowers as Non-Performing Asset (NPA) to 180 days, subject to certain conditions:

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

## LOK SABHA

## UN-STARRED QUESTION NO. 3565 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16th March, 2018 Phalguna 25, 1939 (SAKA)

'Roadmap for MSMEs Bad Loans'

## 3565 SHRI SUMAN BALKA :

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state

- (a) whether the Government expects to finalise a road map for resolving the bad loans issued in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) the measures taken to effectively tackle the Non-Performing Assets and stressed accounts of MSMEs ?

## ANSWER

## (SHRI SHIV PRATAP SHUKLA)
Lok Sabha Question No. 3564 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-16
Subject: Bank Loans to MSMEs
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: RAMA KISHORE SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA

## UN-STARRED QUESTION NO\_ 3564 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16th MARCH, 2018

## PHALGUNA 25, 1939 (SAKA)

## 'Bank Loans to MSMEs'

## 3564 : SHRI RAMA KISHORE SINGH :

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state

- (a) the number of pending cases of  Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) for sanctioning of loans by banks for setting up the MSMEs in the country including Bihar during the last three years and the current year; and
- giving sanction by the concerned department for setting up MSMEs in the Country ?
- (b) the steps taken by Government to provide loans from banks to MSMEs after

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Information in this regard is not centrally maintained.

(b)

Government has taken several steps to facilitate provision of hassle free loans to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) , which inter-alia include, provision of facility for online application and handholding to MSMEs through udyamimitra in, advise to all Scheduled Commercial Banks  (SCBs) to achieve a 20% year-on-year growth in credit to Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) to ensure enhanced credit allocation of 60% of the MSEs advances to the micro enterprise accounts, a 10% annual growth in number of micro enterprise accounts, adoption of one cluster, operationalising at least one specialised MSME Branch in every district etc. In addition, a target of 7.5% of Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC) has been prescribed for Micro Enterprises. SCBs have been mandated not to accept collateral security in the case of loans up to Rs.10 lakh extended to units in the MSE sector and computation of working   capital  requirements of MSE units has been   simplified to make it minimum 20% of the projected annual turnover of the unit: flow,
Lok Sabha Question No. 3563 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-16
Subject: Hospital Facilities to Tribals
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: M. I. SHANAVAS

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3563 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 TH MARCH, 2018

## HOSPITAL FACILITIES TO TRIBALS

## 3563. SHRI M.I. SHANAVAS:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware about the lack of advanced hospital facilities in the government sector and shortage of healthcare personnel in the district of Wayanad in Kerala for the last several decades and if so, details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  is  aware that  the  tribals  of  Wayanad  cannot  afford private hospitals; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof along with the 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 such information is available at central level. Public Health & Hospitals be State  subject  the  primary  responsibility  to  ensure  the  availability  of  advan ced  hospital facilities and healthcare professional is that of respective State Government. Under Health Mission (NHM), support is being provided to States for strengthening their heal system including support for strengthening and upgradati on of health infrastructure including operationalization of First Referral units, human resource on contractual basis inclu specialists on contractual basis, free essential drugs and diagnostics, free dialysis f Support  under  NHM  is  bas ed  on  proposal  received  from  the  States  in  their  Programme Implementation Plans.
- (b) & (c): Under  NHM,  all  districts  whose  composite  health  index  is  below  the  Stat average have been identified as High Priority Districts (HPDs) for targeted interventi and Wayanad has been identified as a HPD. NITI Aayog has also identified Wayanad district an Aspirational district for prioritised interventions in areas of health & nutrition agriculture and allied, financial inclusion and skill development and basic infrastructure.

As per information received from the State Government, four primary health Centr in  the  tribal  area  has  been  upgraded  as  Family  Health  Centres  (FHCs)  in  Appappa Vagappally,  Noolpuzha  and  Poothady.  In  all  these  Centres  addit ional  manpower  and infrastructure  development  has  been  done.  All  FHC s provideoutpatientand  diagnostics services.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3562 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-16
Subject: Ban on Oxytocin
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: SUNIL KUMAR SINGH

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3562 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 TH MARCH, 2018

## BAN ON OXYTOCIN

## 3562. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SINGH:

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

- (a) whether Oxytocin is being used illegally to increase milk productivity in m lch cattle in various parts of the country which is adversely affecting the health of animals and human beings;
- (b) if so, whether the Gov rnment is considering to impose a complete ban on the use of Oxytocin;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

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

- (a): There  have  been  some  reports  from  time  to  time  in  various  fora  about  misuse Oxytocin in the country by the farmers and dairy owners to extract milk from milch anim
- (b) to (d): Proposal to prohibit the import of the Oxytocin and its formulations for human use  and  also  to  regulate  and  restrict  the  Oxytocin  formulations  for  human  use  are consideration, so that the drug is supplied only to registered hospitals and clinics and  private  sector.  In  this  regard  a  public  notice  seeking  comment s/suggestions  of stakeholders  has  been  posted  in  Central  Drugs  Standard  Control  Organisation  (CDSCO website on 28.02.2018.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3560 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-16
Subject: Free Napkins under MHS
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: SUSHMITA DEV

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3560 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 TH MARCH, 2018

## FREE NAPKINS UNDER M HS

## 3560. KUMARI SUSHMITA DEV:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the number of beneficiaries of free napkins under the Menstrual Hygiene Scheme (MHS);
- (b) if so, the details thereof, Statewise;
- (c) whether there has been a supply problemin the distribution of free napkins; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government to deal with the said problem?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): As  per  information  received  from  States,  the  number  of  rural  adolescent  g benefited under menstrual health scheme stands at 33.35 lakh across 17 States. Thes provided to the adolescent girls @ Rs. 6 for a pack of 6 napkins by the Accredited health Activist (ASHA).
- ( b): The state - wise number of beneficiaries under this scheme are annexed.
- (c) & (d):

No such issues have been reported by the States /UTs.

## Beneficiariaries under Menstrual Hy giene Scheme 2017-18

## ANNEXURE

| S. No.   | State            |   No. of beneficiaries |
|----------|------------------|------------------------|
| 1        | Andhra Pradesh   |                 316457 |
| 2        | Assam            |                 212250 |
| 3        | Haryana          |                 210774 |
| 4        | Himachal Pradesh |                 220000 |
| 5        | Odisha           |                  65500 |
| 6        | Telangana        |                 223000 |
| 7        | Tripura          |                  28599 |
| 8        | Gujarat          |                 280400 |
| 9        | Kerala           |                  52000 |
| 10       | Lakshdweep       |                   5000 |
| 11       | Maharashtra      |                 600000 |
| 12       | Jammu &Kashmir   |                  92500 |
| 13       | Mizoram          |                   4200 |
| 14       | Punjab           |                 182200 |
| 15       | Bihar            |                 130370 |
| 16       | Uttarakhand      |                  19667 |
| 17       | West Bengal      |                 692000 |
| Total    | Total            |                3334917 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 3557 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-16
Subject: Employment through Environment Projects
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: PARAYAMPARANBIL KUTTAPPAN BIJU

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3557

TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.03.2018

## Employment through Environment Projects

## 3557. Dr. P.K. BIJU:

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

- whether the Government has taken steps to generate employment through
- (a) environment projects; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) and (b) : The Government has taken a series of measures to ease out norms/ rules related to environment clearance  and forest  clearance  for  project  proposals  submitted  by  the  proponents  in order  to  give  impetus  to  employment  generation,  transparency  and  economic  growth  without compromising  the  environment  standards  for  project  proposals  submitted  by  the  proponents.  In addition to that, the Ministry implements various schemes/ programmes for environment protection and  conservation.  These  schemes/  programmes  also  indirectly  create  employment  opportunities, during implementation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3556 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-16
Subject: Incentives to Families having Single Child
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: DILIP PATEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3556

TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.03.2018

## INCENTIVES TO FAMILIES HAVING SINGLE CHILD

## 3556.   SHRI DILIP PATEL:

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

- (a) whether Government has implemented/proposes to implement any scheme for providing additional incentives for the families having single child particularly girl child;

- (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): The  Government  is  not  implementing  /  proposes  to  implement  any  scheme  to  provide incentives to the parents of girl child/ daughter in the country.

- (b): Does not arise, in view of (a) above.

- (c): This  Ministry  is  already  implementing  various  schemes  for  the  welfare  of  women  and children.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3553 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-16
Subject: Exchange of Homoeopathy Knowledge
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE

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

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 3553 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 TH MARCH, 2018

## EXCHANGE OF HOMOEOPA THY KNOWLEDGE

## 3553. SHRIMATI RAKSHATAI KHADSE:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  exchange  of  Homoeopathy  knowledge  and  expertise between India and UK to project the image of Homoeopathy by showcasing its advantages public health delivery model world - wide; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  &(b): Central  Council  for  Research  in  Homeopathy  (CCRH)  an  autonomous organization under Ministry of AYUSH has signed an Memorandum of U nderstanding (MoU) with Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine (United Kingdom) with th following objectives -
- i. Parti cipation  in  joint  research  p rojects,  International  projects, Meta  analysis, randomized, pragmatic and basic research studi es, in areas of mutual interest.
- ii. Exchange of information, documentat ion and scientific publications.
- iii. Joint organization of conferences, s eminars, workshops and symposia.
- iv. Exchanging experts for trainin g of practitioners, scientists , teac hing professionals and students.
- v. Accommodating interested scientists, practitioners and students in instituti research, educ ational and training programs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3551 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-16
Subject: Genetically Modified Crops
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: G. HARI, CHINTAMANI MALVIYA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3551

TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.03.2018

## Genetically Modified Crops

## 3551.   SHRI G. HARI:

## PROF. CHINTAMANI MALVIYA:

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

- (a) whether field trials of Genetically Modified (GM) mustard crop (transgenic crop) are in jeopardy;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has given permission for commercial production of transgenic crops;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether the Government has carried out any scientific study of GMcrops impact on people's health and if so,the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  &  (b)  Field  trials  of  Genetically  Modified  (GM)  Mustard  were  completed  by  the applicant as per 'Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures for conduct of Confined Field Trials of Genetically Engineered (GE) Plants, 2008' stipulated by Government of India. These field trials were conducted under the overall supervision of Indian Council of Agricultural Research- Directorate of Rapeseed - Mustard Research, Bharatpur.

(c) & (d) As on date, Bt cotton is the only transgenic crop approved by the Government for  commercial  cultivation  in  India.  Two  events  of Bt Cotton,  namely  Bollgard  -I  and Bollgard -II, were approved for commercial cultivation in 2002 and 2006, respectively.

(e)  With  a  view  to  ascertain  the  safety  of  GM  crops  on  human  health,  scientific assessment of compositional analysis, toxicity, allergenicity, pepsin digestibility, thermal stability etc. are conducted prior to their release by the applicant, as per 'Guidelines for Safety Assessment of Foods derived from GE Plants, 2008' issued by the Government of India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3550 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-16
Subject: Social Guides in AIIMS
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: OM PRAKASH YADAV

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3550 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 TH MARCH, 2018

## SOCIAL GUIDES IN AII MS

## 3550. SHRI OM PRAKASH YADAV:

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

- (a) whether AIIMS has engaged social guides to work in OPDs and various departments and if so, the number of such people engaged during each of the last three years along with their nature of duties;
- (b) the remun eration being  given to them from the date of engagement till date and their service conditions; and
- (c)  the  steps  taken/  proposed  to  be taken  for  their  welfare  including enha cement  of remuneration, etc.?

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

- (a): Part  Time  Social  Guides  (PTSGs)  volunteers  working  part  time  approximately  6 hours  daily  in  Main  Hospital,  AIIMS,  New  Delhi.  Their  duties  are  mainly  to  prov assistance to patients and guide them. However, no Part Time Social Guides (PTSGs) ha been engaged at AIIMS, New Delhi during last three years.
- (b)& (c): These  PTSGs  are  voluntary  workers  and  are  engaged  to  render  voluntary service for patients assistan ce. They are not paid any 'pay' or 'honorarium' but they are given a conveyance allowance of Rs.4000/ -per month.