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Lok Sabha Question No. 1692 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-10
Subject: Super Bug Infection
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1692 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 TH MARCH, 2017

## SUPER BUG INFECTION

## 1692. SHRI A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN:

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

(a) whether the Government is aware that infected with super bugs in birth facilities w hours of being born, thousands of Indian babies are dying due to an alarming degree of resistance, if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether nearly 26 per cent of babies with sepsis die as multi drug resistance made the untreatable, if so, the reasons therefor;

- (c) whether there has been an overwhelming evidence of rampant antibiotic resistance, acr ss all ages, all over the country; 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)& (b) : As  per  Delhi  Neonatal  Infection  Study  (DeNIS)  2016,  early  onset sepsis  was common with nearly two - thirds of cases occurring within 72 hours of birth.

According to the above study, the case fatality rate for all sepsis cases was 26%.

Resistance among hospital acquired infections in Indian hospitals is a growing pro and  is  due  to  combination  of  poor  infection  control  and  high,  uncontrolled  rates  of antimicrobial.

- (c)  &  (d) : The  WHO  Worldwide  Country  Situation  Analysis  Report:  Response  to Antimicrobial  Resistance  2015  shows  that  in  the  South  East  Asia  Region,  antimicrob resistance is a major problem  and that nosocomial infections are a particular concern. T cause o f resistance appears to be inappropriate use of antimicrobial medicines, due to bo over - the - counter availability and the poor compliance with standard treatment guidelines.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1691 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-10
Subject: MoU in Health Sector
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: ADVOCATE NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1691 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 TH MARCH, 2017

## MOU IN HEALTH SECTOR

## 1691. ADV. NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR:

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

- (a) whether the Government have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Senegal in Health Sector;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the MoU would attract a ny investment from Senegal in strengthening various health programmes undertaken by the Government through foreign investment; 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) & (b):    A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation in the field of Health Medicine  has  been  finalized  between  India  and  Senegal  and  approval  of  the  compete authorities  has been obtained for signing of the MoU.  The Mini stry of External Affairs has been requested to facilitate signing of the MoU with Senegal.
- (c)& (d):    The financial arrangement under the MoU will be mutually decided on a case - bycase basis subject to the availability of funds and resources.  The MoU d oes not contain any provision on investment from Senegal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1690 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-10
Subject: Compensation to Families of Victims of Uri Attack
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: SHASHI THAROOR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1690

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 10 TH  MARCH, 2017

## COMPENSATION TO FAMILIES OF VICTIMS OF URI ATTACK

1690. DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

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

- (a) the details of the compensation and other assistance given to the families of the victims of the Uri attack earlier this year;
- (b) whether the Government has taken steps to increase security across all military bases across the country;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has formed a Committee to consider the way to improve base security; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken on the recommendations of the said Committee?

## 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) As  per  guidelines,  Government  has  approved  payment  of  ex  gratia lump sum  compensation @  Rs.15 lakh each, Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity  and  Liberalised  Family  Pension  to  the  next  of  kin  (NoKs)    of  19 martyred soldiers. Besides, payment  of Rs.30 lakh   each from Army Group Insurance Fund has also been made apart from payment from various other welfare funds.

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## :  2  :

The ex gratia compensation has since been enhanced to Rs.35 lakh. The balance amount will be paid in due course. (b) & (c): Security  arrangements in  military  establishments  are dynamic in nature and are periodically reviewed. The observations and recommendations  of  these  reviews  are  progressively  implemented  to maintain a robust and strong response mechanism to emerging threats.

The  Defence  Services  have  carried  out  in-depth  analysis  of  the terrorist  attacks  on  their  camps/establishments.  The  shortcomings  have been identified and necessary measures initiated to prevent recurrence of such  attacks.  These  measures inter  alia include      spread  of  security awareness amongst all ranks, strengthening of response mechanism, long and short term measures to upgrade security infrastructure etc. (d) & (e): Government had constituted a Committee under the chairmanship of Lt. Gen Philip Campose, a former Vice Chief of Army Staff, inter alia to examine the existing Standing Operating Procedure for security of all Armed Forces establishments; to suggest a model format for security audit of armed forces establishments; to recommend short and long term measures  including  introduction  of  technological  solutions  and  other reforms in the present system of security of armed forces establishments. Based on the recommendations of the Committee and after consultation  with Service headquarters,  broad Guidelines for Security of Defence Installations have been issued to Services Headquarters.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1689 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-10
Subject: Rafale Fighter Aircraft
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: (SMT.) RATNA DE(NAG)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1689

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 10 TH  MARCH, 2017

## RAFALE FIGHTER AIRCRAFT

1689. DR. RATNA DE (NAG): Will the Minister of DEFENCE    j{kk ea=h be pleased to state: (a) whether  the  Government  has  physically  received  Rafale  fighter  aircraft from France; (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons for the delay; and
2. (c) the time-frame for getting the entire set of aforesaid aircraft?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE

IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

र  ा

रा य

मं ी

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

(

डा

.

सुभाष

भामरे

)

(a) to (c): No, Madam.  As per the Inter-Governmental Agreement signed on 23 rd September, 2016 with the Government of France for procurement of 36 Rafale Aircraft, the  scheduled delivery of these aircraft is  from September, 2019 to April, 2022.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1688 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-10
Subject: Review of Financial Sector
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: NANABHAU FALGUNRAO PATOLE

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1688

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 10 th  March 2017/ Phalguna 19, 1938 (SAKA)

## Review of Financial Sector QUESTION

## 1688.  SHRI NANA PATOLE:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) proposes to review the condition of financial sector to further liberalise the banking sector;

- (b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether  the  companies  applied  for  banking  licences  have  expressed  any  objection  to RBI guidelines to open 25 per cent of their branches in rural areas; and

(d) 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 Finance (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a)  &  (b):      Based  on  the  experience  of  licensing  two  universal  banks  in  2014  and  that  of granting  in-principle  approvals  for  Small  Finance  Banks  and  Payments  Banks,  the  Reserve Bank  finally  released guidelines  for  'on  tap'  Licensing  of  Universal  Banks  in  the  Private Sector on August 1, 2016.

(c) & (d): No such objection has been received by RBI from the companies / persons who applied  for  banking  licence  under  section  22  (1)  of  the  Banking  Regulation  Act,  1949,  to whom  the  in-principle  approvals  were  issued  for  licensing  of  small  finance  banks  and payment banks.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1687 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-10
Subject: Records of Medical Practitioners
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: MEENAKASHI LEKHI

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1687 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 TH MARCH, 2017

## RECORDS OF MEDICAL P RACTITIONERS

## 1687. SHRIMATI MEENAKASHI LEKHI:

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

- (a) whether records of doctors and other medical practitioners are maintained according to place of medical practice, if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether medical records are up dated regularly to delete the names of those doctors who do not practice in India, if so the details thereof?

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

- (a):      Medical Council of India (MCI) maintains the Indian Medical Register which is updated on the basis of information received from time to time from the State Medical Councils regard to the registration of doctors who possess recognized medical qualifications. maintained ac cording to the place of medical practice of the doctor concerned. Further, C 28 of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 prescribes that the person registered in the Medical Register shall intimate to the MCI and to the State Medical Council con cerned w thin thirty  days  of  transfer  of  the  place  of  his  residence  or  practice  failing  which  hi participate in the election of members to the MCI or a State Medical Council shall be lia forfeited by order of the Central Government eithe r permanently or for a specified period.
- (b):      MCI informed that the Indian Medical Register is updated from time to time base information  provided  by  the  State  Medical  Councils  and  the  name  of  a  particular  doct deleted from the Indian Med ical Register only on the request of the Registrar, State Medi Council with the reasons thereof.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1685 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-10
Subject: Maternal and Infant Care
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: R. PARTHIPAN

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1685 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 TH MARCH, 2017

## MATERNAL AND INFANT CARE

## 1685. SHRI R. PARTHIPAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government has joined in the network for improving quality care for mat newborn and child health recently;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether this will improve the healthca re facilities in the country;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether this will build a community of health practitioners from facility level and evidence based strategies to improve quality of care; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a ) & ( b) : To  improve  QoC  (Quality  of  care)  around  birth,  WHO  and  other  partners launched the QoC Improvement Network in February 2017 in Malawi.

This  network  of  partners  and  9  'first  wave'  countries  (Bangladesh,  India  and  seven countries from the Africa) made a commitment for improving QoC around birth. The participa from India, including Govt. o f India nominees and partners -WHO(World Health organisation), BMGF  (Bill  &  Melinda  Gates  Foundation),  USAID  (United  States  Agency  for  International Development), UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund), academia and professional a ssociations and agencies, also deliberated on a roadmap to improve QoC f Maternal and Newborn health in India.

- (c )& ( d) : The network advocates for improving the quality of care through:
- Alignment  of  National  Quality  Assurance  System  with  the  WHO  QoC  g uidelines  to improve maternal and  newborn health
- Piloting the District implementation model in   selected states/districts
- Enabling Quality Assurance teams at the health care facilities to monitor and impl QoC measures using the PDSA (Plan - Do - Study - Act) cycle.
- (e ) & ( f) : This aims to bring in a culture of quality at the facilities to promote posi sustainable  health  outcomes. Learningsfrom  these  pilots  are  to  be  documented  for  probable scale - up under the National Quality Assurance programme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1684 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-10
Subject: Tax Rebate on Low Cholestrol Ghee
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: DEVJI MANSINGRAM PATEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE *****

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1684

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 10 TH  MARCH, 2017 PHALGUNA 19, 1938 (SAKA)

## TAX REBATE ON LOW CHOLESTROL GHEE

## 1684. SHRIDEVJI M. PATEL:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whetherthe Government proposes to give tax rebate on low cholesterol ghee and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  consider  the  income  from  dairy  farm products like powdered milk, butter ghee, paneer as agricultural income; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon?

## ANSWER

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

(a):Presently, there is no such proposal under consideration of the Government.

(b) and  (c) :  Does not arise in view of above. ******
Lok Sabha Question No. 1683 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-10
Subject: Commissioning of Warships
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: T.G. VENKATESH BABU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1683

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 10 TH  MARCH, 2017

## COMMISSIONING OF WARSHIPS

1683. SHRI  VENKATESH  BABU  T.G.:

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

- (a) whether  the  Indian  Navy  has  any  proposal  to  commission  warships  and catamarans into its fleet;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether    there  is  huge  delay  in  supplying  vessels  to  the  Navy  by  the contractors;
- (d) if so, the reasons for delay and the action taken by the Indian Navy against the errant suppliers; and
- (e) the time by which the new fleets of vessels are likely to be commissioned and put into operation?

## 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) to (e): The induction of various classes of vessels into Indian Navy is an ongoing process, as part of the capacity building and modernization of the  Navy.    At  present  a  number  of  vessels,  including  state  of  the  art indigenous warships, are on order with Indian Shipyards and are expected to  be  commissioned during the period 2017-2025.  Delays in shipbuilding projects are dealt with in accordance with provisions in Contracts.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1682 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-10
Subject: Revenue Deficit of Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: MURALI MOHAN MAGANTI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1682

TO BE ANSWERED ON Friday, March 10, 2017/Phalguna 19, 1938 (Saka)

## Revenue Deficit of Andhra Pradesh

## 1682. SHRI M. MURALI MOHAN:

- Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has received a request from Andhra Pradesh to release the pending amount out of Rs. 16078 crores under Section 46(2) of Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2014 to bridge the resource gap; and (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  action  taken  thereon  along  with  the  funds
- released for the years 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Yes.
- (b) The Government of India has so far released Rs.3979.50 crore to Government of Andhra Pradesh for bridging the resource gap. The amount includes Rs.2303 crore released in 2014-15, Rs.500 crore in 2015-16 and Rs.1176.50 crore in 2016-17. The Accountant General (Accounts & Entitlement), AP and Telangana, while arriving at the Revenue Deficit figure for 2014-15, has indicated that the new State of Andhra Pradesh had incurred expenditure on certain new schemes introduced by the State Government during 2014-15.  The further release to the State under this head will be concomitant to identification of such new schemes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1681 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-10
Subject: INSV Tarini
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: J. JAYASINGH THIYAGARAJ NATTERJEE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1681

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 10 TH  MARCH, 2017

## INSV  TARINI

1681. SHRI  J.J.T. NATTERJEE:

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

- (a) whether the Government has recently commissioned ocean going sailboat INSV  Tarini;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether    the  sailboat  has  Raymarine  navigation  suite  and  an  array  of satellite  communication  system  on  board  through  which  contact  can  be  made from anywhere; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

| MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE र ा रा य मं ी   | (DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE) ( डा . सुभाष भामरे )   |
|--------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|

(a) to (d): Indian  Navy  has  inducted  Indian  Naval  Sail  Training  Vessel Tarini,  from  M/s  Aquarius  Shipyard  Pvt.  Ltd,  Goa  on  18.02.2017.    The sailboat has a Raymarine Navigation Suite.  The sailboat also has satellite communication systems namely Fleet Broadband 250 Communication Set and  Indian  Maritime  Satellite  (INMARSAT)  'C'  Terminal  through  which contact can be made from anywhere.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1680 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-10
Subject: Safety Audit of Hospitals
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: KANWAR SINGH TANWAR

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1680 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 TH MARCH, 2017

## SAFETY AUDIT OF HOSP ITALS

## 1680. SHRI KANWAR SINGH TANWAR:

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

- (a) whether the Government has initiated the process of getting the third party safety various hospitals and clinics in the country conducted; and
- (b) if so, the details there of?

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

(a)& (b):In  the  aftermath  of  unfortunate  fire  incident  in  a  private  hospital  in  Odis ,  the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare reviewed the safety compliance of the hospitals i country and the Hospitals/Institutes under this Ministry have been instructed to get thei audited  by  professional  agencies  like  School  of  Planning and  Architecture,  Central  Building Research  Institute,  Roorkee,  IITs,  etc.  with  respect  to  safety  norms.    In  additio Governments  have  also  been  requested  to  get  fire  safety  audit  conducted  immediately  o public  health  facilities  beginning  with District  hospitals  and  medical  colleges  by  appropriate Government bodies or authorized enlisted agencies.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1679 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-10
Subject: Foreign Re-insurers
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: K. ASHOK KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1679

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 2017/PHALGUNA 19, 1938 (SAKA)

## Foreign Re-insurers

1679. SHRI K. ASHOK KUMAR:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Insurance  Regulatory  and  Development  Authority  of  India  (IRDAI) expects global reinsurers, who have applied for a license, to start their operations by early 2017 and if so, the details thereof:
- (b) whether the Government has allowed foreign re-insurers to open their branches in the country and the GIC Re, is the only re-insurer fully operational in the country; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- a)  to  (c)  The  Insurance  Regulatory  and  Development  Authority  of  India  (IRDAI)  has issued  Certificate  of  Registration  to  Seven  foreign  Re-insurers  to  set  up  branches  in India. The details are as follows:
2. 1)MunchenerRuckversicherungs-GesellschaftAktiengesellschaft.
3. 2)Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd.
- 3) SCOR SE - India Branch
- 4) Hannover Ruck SE
- 5) RGA Life Reinsurance Company of Canada
- 6) Lloyd's India Reinsurance Branch
- 7) XL Insurance Company SE, India Reinsurance Branch.

Government through the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Act, 2015, has allowed foreign re-insurers to open their branches in India.

As of now, GIC Re is the only re-insurer fully operational in India. Recently, IRDAI   has issued Certificate of Registration to another reinsurance company 'ITI Reinsurance Ltd.' to transact reinsurance business in India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1675 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-10
Subject: Withdrawal of Money
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: KAUSHAL KISHORE

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†1675

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 10 th  March 2017/ Phalguna 19, 1938 (SAKA)

## Withdrawal of Money QUESTION

## †1675.  SHRI KAUSHAL KISHORE:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  several  banks  including  Bank  of  India  are forcing customers to withdraw money through cheques instead of withdrawal slip;
- (b) if so, the details of guidelines issued to all banks in this regard to save customers from problems related to the withdrawal of money; and
- (c) the steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

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

## (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a) to (c):  Presently, the banks are following the policies on cash withdrawal, as approved by their  individual  boards. In terms of Bank of India's Manual of Instructions as approved by the Board, the withdrawal of cash from Savings Bank accounts can be made either by means of  Cheque  or  by  Withdrawal  form.  Though  the  use  of  withdrawal  form  in  the  accounts having cheque book facility is restricted, the cash withdrawal in these accounts through loose cheque is permitted, at Home Branch under extra-ordinary circumstances.

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