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Lok Sabha Question No. 2487 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-09
Subject: Old Equipment used in Cardiac Surgery
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: AJAY (TENI) MISRA

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2487 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 TH MARCH, 2018

## OLD EQUIPMENT USED I N CARDIAC SURGERY

## 2487. SHRI AJAY MISRA TENI:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that in the report of National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Authority it has been revealed that old equipments are being used in cardiac surgery and the hospitals are charging the price of new equipment from the patients;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, hospitalwise; and
- (c) the action taken/being taken by the Government against said hospitals?

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

(a) to (c): National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Authority under the Department of Pharmaceuticals  has  informed  that  a  meeting  of  stakeholders  consisting  of  coronary manufactures,  industry  associations,  civil  s ociety  groups,  hospital  and  nursing  home associations and eminent cardiologists regarding price fixation of coronary stents wa During  the  course  of  the  discussions,  some  health  activists  and  some  interven cardiologists claimed that many hospital s allegedly reused the catheters/balloons/guide wire after sterilization and charged the patients at the full rate of new catheters/balloons or with some 'concession'.  However, details in support of such claims are not available.

With  r egard  to  Central  Government  Hospitals  located  in  Delhi  i.e.  Safdarjun Hospital, Dr. RML Hospital and Lady Hardinge Medical college and associated hospital there is no report indicating use of old equipments in cardiac surgery and over charg price of new equipment from the patients.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2484 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-09
Subject: Central Fraud Registry
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY, SHER SINGH GHUBAYA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2484

TO BE ANSWERED  ON THE 9 TH  MARCH 2018/ PHALGUNA 18, 1939 (SAKA) Central Fraud  Registry

## †2484.  DR.  RAVINDRA  KUMAR  RAY: SHRI SHER SINGH GHUBAYA:

Will  the Minister  of FINANCE  be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details   of  the  cases  of  cyber   crimes/fraud   received   by   the  Central   Fraud   Registry (CFR)  along  with  the cases successfully  resolved/disposed  of during  the last three  years,  yearwise;  and
- (b) the  steps  taken/proposed   by   the  Government   for  ensuring   secure e-transaction   and safety  and security  of customers?

## ANSWER

## The Minister  of State in the Ministry  of Finance (SHRI SHIV PRATAP  SHUKLA)

- (a):  Reserve   Bank of  India  (RBI)  has  put  in  place  a  Central   Fraud   Registry. It  has informed  that  13,083,  16,468 and 13,653 cases of ATM/Debit  Card  and Internet  Banking frauds,  where  the amount  involved  is Rs. 1 lakh  and above,  were  reported  by  commercial banks  during   financial   years   2014-15,  2015-16  and  2016-17  respectively. As  per  RBI's instructions, banks  are required  to report  cases of fraud  to law  enforcement  agencies.  No centralised   information is  maintained   regarding   the  outcome   of  investigations by   law enforcement  agencies.
- (b): For security  of e-transactions,  RBI has issued Cyber  Security  Framework to banks  and Cyber Security   Instructions   to  issuers  of  pre-paid   instruments   ('wallets').   Further,  CERT-In   issues alerts   and  advisories   to  financial   institutions regarding   latest   cyber-threats/vulnerabilities and counter  measures.  RBI reviews  cybersecurity developments  and threats  on an ongoing  basis and takes necessary  measures  to strengthen  cyber-resilience of banks.

To protect   customers,   RBI has issued  instructions   providing   for  zero liability of  a  customer where  an unauthorised  electronic  transaction  occurs due to contributory fraud or negligence  or deficiency  on the part  of the bank,  irrespective  of whether  or not the transaction  is reported  by the customer,  and where  a third-party breach  occurs and the deficiency  lies neither  with  the bank nor  with   the  customer but  elsewhere   in  the  system, and  the  customer notifies   the  bank within three working  days of receiving  communication from the bank  regarding  the transaction. Further,  under RBI's Banking  Ombudsman  Scheme,  customers  can lodge a complaint  with  the Banking Ombudsman   against banks, for non-adherence to RBI's instructions regarding mobile/electronic banking  services.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2480 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-09
Subject: Disclosure of Loan Defaulters
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: MALLIKARJUN  KHARGE

## GOVERNMENT  OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF  FINANCE DEPARTMENT  OF FINANCIAL SERVICES LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO: 2480

TO BE ANSWERED  ON THE 09 th  MARCH, 2018/PHALGUNA 18, 1939 (SAKA)

## QUESTION DISCLOSURE OF LOAN DEFAULTERS

## 2480: SHRI MALLIKARJUN  KHARGE:

Will  the Minister  of FINANCE  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether   the  Government   proposes  to  disclose  the  names  of  individuals/corporates who have defaulted  in repaying  banks  loan  and if so, the details  of such top twenty entities  during  the last three  years;
- (b) whether  the Government  has any  effective mechanism  to deal with  such defaulters  and if so, the details  thereof  along  with  the action  taken  thereon;  and
- (c) whether   the  Government   proposes  to  take   action   against   those  who   have  failed   in repayment  of banks  loan,  if so, the details  thereof  and if not,  the reasons  therefor?

## ANSWER

## To be answered by THE MINISTER OF  STATE  IN THE  MINISTRY OF  FINANCE

## (SHIV PRATAP  SHUKLA)

- (a): Reserve  Bank of India (RBI) has stated that  the information  requested  is confidential in nature  and is exempt  from disclosure  under section  45E of the Reserve  Bank of India Act,  1934, which  provides  that  credit  information submitted  by  a bank  shall  be treated  as confidential  and not to be published  or otherwise  disclosed.
- (b) and (c): RBI has issued a Master  Circular  providing  for guidelines  on, penal  measures and  criminal   action   against,   mechanism   for  identification of,  and  reporting   to  RBI  on wilful defaulters.   Further,   the  Securities   and  Exchange  Board  of  India  has  issued regulations barring companies with wilful defaulters as promoters/directors from accessing  capital   markets   to  raise  funds,   and  amendment   has  been  effected  to  the Insolvency  and Bankruptcy  Code,  2016 for barring  wilful  defaulters  from participating in the resolution  process.  As per data reported  by  Public  Sector  Banks,  as on 31.12.2017,  they have  registered   2,108  FIRs  against   wilful   defaulters,   filed  8,462  suits  for  recovery   from wilful   defaulters,   and  initiated   action   under  the  Securitisation   and  Reconstruction of Financial  Assets and Enforcement  of Security  Interest Act,  2002 in respect of 6,962 cases of wilful  defaulters.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2479 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-09
Subject: Integration of System of Medicine
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: HARI BABU KAMBHAMPATI

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2479 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 TH MARCH, 2018

## INTEGRATION OF SYSTE M OF MEDICINE

## 2479. DR. KAMBHAMPATI HARIBABU:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is considering to integrate allopathy and ayurveda for diabetics and other noncommunicable diseases;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  the details  of  research  projects undertaken  by  the  Government  for  the integration  of alternative system of traditional medicine, project -wise?

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

- (a)  to  (c)  :    In  collaboration  with  the  Ministry  of  AYUSH  through  its  three  re organizations,  namely,  Central  Council  for  Research  in  Ayurvedic  Sciences  (CCRAS) Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy(CCRH) and Central Council for Research in Un ani Medicine(CCRUM), a programme is being implemented in Gaya (Bihar), Bhilwara (Rajasthan) & Surendarnagar (Gujarat) for Ayurveda, Lakhimpur Kheri (Uttar Pradesh) f Unani  and  Darjeeling  (West  Bengal),  Krishna  (Andhra  Pradesh),  Sambalpur  (Odisha)  & Nasik(Maharashtra) for Homoeopathy to use the knowledge available in AYUSH system of medicines  for  prevention  and  control  of  Non - communicable  Diseases  including  Diabetes. Yoga is a part as adjuvant therapy.  Number of persons screened and enrolled till J y, 2018 for treatment for NCDs under this project is as under : -

for

| System      |   Screened |   Enrolled treatemtn |
|-------------|------------|----------------------|
| Ayurveda    |     301102 |                59107 |
| Unani       |     185929 |                28272 |
| Homoeopathy |      93462 |                35554 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 2478 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-09
Subject: Afforestation Programmes
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Pratyusha Rajeshwari Singh

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2478

TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.03.2018

## Afforestation Programmes

## 2478.  SHRIMATI PRATYUSHA RAJESHWARI SINGH:

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

- (a) whether  the  proposal  of  State  Government  of  Odisha  for  release  of  fund  under Compensatory  Afforestation  Fund  Management  and  Planning  Authority  (CAMPA)'s Annual Plan of Operation 2016-17 has been received by his Ministry seven month ago;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons for delay in releasing funds to the State Government;
- (c) whether  it  will  affect  the  Afforestation  programmes  in  State  of  Odisha  during  the financial year 2017-18; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof and the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)&(b): The  Adhoc  CAMPA  has  received  Annual  Plan  of  Operation  2016-17  on 21.07.2017 from Odisha State.  An amount of Rs.362 crore (Rs. 241 crore as 1 st instalment and Rs. 121 crore as 2 nd instalment on 18.08.2017 and 27.12.2017) has been released to Odisha State CAMPA from Ad-hoc CAMPA against the Annual Plan  of  Operation  2016-17.  As  per  the  latest  Quarterly  Progress  Report  i.e.  2 nd Quarter  sent  by  the  State,  an  amount  of  Rs.  304  crore  is  unspent  balance  with Odisha State CAMPA;
- (c)&(d): No.  The  Compensatory  Afforestation  work  will  not  be  affected  as  State  has sufficient balance fund.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2476 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-09
Subject: Scheme/Legislation on Trafficking
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: K. ASHOK KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2476 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.03.2018

## SCHEME/LEGISLATION ON TRAFFICKING

## 2476.   SHRI K. ASHOK KUMAR:

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

- (a) whether there exists any legislation or scheme for prevention of trafficking and if so, the details and the salient features thereof;
- (b) whether the said legislation spells out measures for relief and rehabilitation of victims of trafficking  and  seeks  formation  of  a  Committee  for  the  purpose  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (c) the  present  status  of  implementation  of  the  said  scheme/legislation  along  with  the review done, if any, about its effectiveness; and
- (d) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  bring  in  a  new  legislation  for  prevention  of trafficking and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c):  The Government of India is already undertaking measures to combat trafficking. The Ministry is implementing the scheme of Ujjawala for prevention of trafficking and rescue,  rehabilitation,  re-integration  and  repatriation  of  victims  of  trafficking.  The scheme provides for their rehabilitation through shelter, food, counseling, medical and legal  aid  and  vocational  training,  under  the  Ujjawala  scheme,  162  Protective  and rehabilitative  Homes  have  been  set  up  which  can  accommodate  upto  8100  trafficked victims.

Besides the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act (ITPA), 1956 supplemented by the Indian Penal Code prohibits trafficking in human beings for the purpose of prostitution and  lays  down  severe  penalties  for  trafficking.  The  ITPA,  1956  also  provides  for protective homes and corrective institutions.

The legislations as per the requirement are reviewed from time to time. Similarly the scheme has an inbuilt mechanism for periodic evaluation.

- (d) :      Yes,  Madam.  The  proposed  legislation  on  trafficking  of  persons  aims  to  prevent trafficking  of  persons,  to  provide  care,  protection  and  rehabilitation  to  the  victims  of trafficking,  to  prosecute  offenders  and  for  matters  connected  therewith  or  incidental thereto.  It  envisages  establishment  of  well  coordinated  institutional  mechanisms  at Distirct,  State  and  National  level  for  prevention  and  investigation  of  offences  and rehabilitation of victims of trafficking. It also provides for confiscation, attachment and forfeiture of properties of persons convicted of offences punishable under the proposed legislation.  In  addition,  it  defines  some  new  forms  of  trafficking  as  aggravated  or otherwise and proposes creation of a dedicated Rehabilitation Fund for rehabilitation of victims of trafficking.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2473 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-09
Subject: Black Money in Real Estate Sector
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: PR. SENTHILNATHAN, R.K. BHARATHI MOHAN

## Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2473

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2018

PHALGUNA 18, 1939-40 (SAKA)

## "BLACK MONEY IN REAL ESTATE SECTOR"

2473: SHRI PR. SENTHIL NATHAN: SHRI BHARATHI MOHAN RK:

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state

- a) whether as per the assessment of revenue intelligence agencies, terror funds and unaccounted/black money are flowing into real estates, mining and manufacturing sector;
- b) if the details thereof; and SO,
- c) the details of realtorsl construction companies and and manufacturing companies found involved in investment of money flowing from organisations with dubious nature and terror association; mining
- d) the action taken against the erring builders and companies having nexus with such organisations, company-wise;
- e) whether the Government proposes to out a legislation with relevant provisions to regulate real estate sector included therein; and bring
- f) if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a) to (d) No, Madam. Revenue Intelligence Agencies have not come across instances where funds and unaccounted/black money was noticed into real estate, mining and manufacturing sector. flowing
- (e) & () Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has enacted the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 to ensure, regulation and promotion of the real estate sector and to protect the interest of home buyers.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2472 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-09
Subject: Virginity Tests
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: KIRRON KHER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2472

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.03.2018

## VIRGINITY TESTS

## 2472. SHRIMATI KIRRON KHER:

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

- (a) whether it is true that forced virginity tests are being conducted on brides by the elderly in the Kanjarbhat community in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  received  information  regarding  this  and  responded  to  the youth protest against this practice and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has any data on the number of reported cases of forced virginity tests and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government to address this issue?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Some newspapers have reported that forced virginity tests are being conducted on brides by the elderly in the Kanjarbhat community.
- (b) As per the report published in 'The Hindu' on 28 th February 2018, Maharashtra Minister of State  for  Home  Affairs,  Shri  Ranjit  Patil  while  responding  to  a  calling  attention  motion tabled by Shiv Sena's Neelam Gorhe has assured the State Legislative Council that caste panchayats  of  the  Kanjarbhat  community  would  face  action,  if  they  compelled  newly married women to undergo a 'virginity test'.
- (c)    The Ministry of Women and Child Development has no data in this regard.
- (d) Maharashtra Minister of  State  for  Home  Shri  Ranjit  Patil  has  stated  that  the  police  have been ordered to register a criminal case, if a panchayat forces a woman to undergo such a test.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2470 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-09
Subject: Super Speciality SAARC Hospital
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Gurjeet Singh,Aujla

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2470 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 TH MARCH, 2018

## SUPER SPECIALITY SAA RC HOSPITAL

## 2470. SHRI GURJEET SINGH AUJLA:

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

- (a) whether there is any delay in setting up of Super Speciality SAARC hospital at Amritsar;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether there is any proposal for promotion of Medical Tourism at Amritsar; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a) & (b): As  per  information  received  from  the  SAARC  Division  of  the  Ministry  of External Affairs, no proposal to set up a Super Specialty SAARC Hospital in Amritsar under consideration of the Government within the SAARC framework or under any SAARC mechanism.
- (c) & (d): No  proposal  on  promotion  of  medical  Tourism  at  Amritsar  is  under consi deration of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2469 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-09
Subject: Air Pollution from Stubble Burning
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH, JAYSHREEBEN  PATEL, RAYAPATI SAMBASIVA RAO

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION N0. 2469

TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.03.2018

## Air Pollution from Stubble Burning

2469.  SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH: SHRIMATI JAYSHREEBEN PATEL: SHRI RAYAPATI SAMBASIVA RAO:

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

- (a) whether the stubble burning in States such as Haryana, Punjab, Western Uttar Pradesh is a major source of air pollution in North India in the month of October and November;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  steps  being  taken  by  the  Government  to  mitigate  air pollution caused due to stubble burning;
- (c) whether the has allocated funds to discourage stubble burning and improve air quality in the country including Delhi and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government is contemplating a special scheme to support the efforts of the State Governments to address air pollution and to subsidize machinery required for insitu management of crop residue; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b) Burning of crop residue in States such as Haryana, Punjab, Western U.P. may lead to higher level of air pollution specially during adverse meteorological conditions in early winter in North India. Government has taken various steps to address the issue of air pollution due to crop residue burning which include banning of stubble burning, mass awareness programmes and identification of in situ management of crop residue as the most feasible option amongst various alternatives.
- (c) to  (e)  A  new  Central  Sector  Scheme  on  'Promotion  of  Agricultural  Mechanization  for  in-situ Management of Crop Residue in the States of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and NCT of Delhi for the period from 2018-19 to 2019-20 has been announced by the Hon'ble Finance Minister in his budget speech this year (estimated cost - Rs. 1151.80 crore).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2468 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-09
Subject: Special Category State
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: MURALI MOHAN MAGANTI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2468

TO BE ANSWERED ON Friday, March 09, 2018/Phalguna 18, 1939 (Saka)

## SPECIAL CATEGORY STATE

2468.  SHRI M. MURALI MOHAN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  States  of  our  country  which  have  been  granted  and  enjoying  the  benefits  of Special Category Status even after implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST);
- (b) whether the Union Government is considering to bring amendments in the Andhra Pradesh  Reorganisation  Act,  2014  to  include  Andhra  Pradesh  for  granting  Special Category Status; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE (SHRI P. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a) to (c) : Fourteenth Finance Commission (FFC) did not make any distinction between special and general category States. In view of acceptance of the recommendations of FFC by the Central Government, special category States ceased to exist.

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