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Lok Sabha Question No. 2788 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: Expansion Plan for Naval Academy
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: RAMACHANDRAN MULLAPPALLY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2788

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 ND  DECEMBER, 2016

## EXPANSION PLAN FOR NAVAL ACADEMY

2788.  SHRI  MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN:

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

- (a) whether  any  expansion  plan  for  Naval  Academy  at  Ezhimala,  Kerala  is  under consideration of the Government;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  total  number  of  cadets  passed  out  from  the  academy  during  the  last  three years?

## 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): The Government approval for augmentation of infrastructure at Indian Naval Academy to cater for increase in training capacity from 750 to 1200 cadets was accorded on 01.12.2011.  Expansion is in progress.

- (c) 2074  (Year 2013  to 2015).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2786 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: Employment to Naturopathy Doctors
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: VIKRAM USENDI

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2786 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 ND DECEMBER, 2016

## EMP LOYMENT TO NATUROPAT HY DOCTORS

## 2786. SHRI VIKRAM USENDI:

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

- (a) the number of Naturopathy doctors who have done three years diploma course in Naturopa and Yoga;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  proposes to  provide  employment  to  diploma  holder  naturopathy doctors; and
- (c) 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): The data for persons having done three years diploma course in Naturopathy & Yoga not maintained by the Ministry.

- (b): No .

- (c ): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2784 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: Polio Cases
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: RAJU ALIAS DEVAPPA ANNA SHETTI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2784 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 ND DECEMBER, 2016

## POLIO CASES

## 2784. SHRI RAJU SHETTY :

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

- (a) whether the cases of Polio have increased in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State/UTwise;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to discontinue the pulse polio programme and substitu with any other camp aign regarding detection and eradication of disease;
- (d) the names of the diseases with regard to which most number of patients are being reg across the country; and
- (e) whether the Government is considering to launch a special campaign for controlling s diseases and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

- (a) : No, in - fact there is no reported wild polio case for more than 5 years in the country af last case of wild poliovirus case report d on 13 January 2011 .
- (b) : In view of the above, question does not arise
- (c) : No, there is no proposal to discontinue the pulse polio programme as per recommendations of Indian Expert Advisory Group for Polio Eradication .
- (d)& (e) : As per the reports received from Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBH maximum number of cases are reported for Acute Respiratory Infection.

Government  has  launched  the Haemophilus  Influenzae  Type  b  ( Hib) containing pentavalent vaccine  under  routine  immunization . Hib  vaccine  in  pentavalent  will  prevent pneumonia due to Hib infection. Further routine immunization has been strengthen ed through Mi ssion Indradhanush to improve coverage.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2783 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: GST on Insurance Premium
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: SUKENDER REDDY GUTHA, PREM SINGH CHANDUMAJRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

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## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2783

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

## GST ON INSURANCE PREMIUM

## 2783.   SHRI GUTHA SUKENDER REDDY: PROF. PREM SINGH CHANDUMAJRA:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to collect Goods and Services Tax (GST) on insurance premium, if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  received  any  representations  from  insurance companies to exclude insurance premium from the ambit of GST, if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  impose  tax  on  e-commerce  companies under the GST and additional levy on foreign e-commerce companies; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a)&(b): Government has received representation from Life Insurance Council for zero rating of life insurance services. A view in this regard is to be taken by GST Council.

- (c) & (d):  A view in this regard is to be taken by GST Council.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2782 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: Action under PMLA
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: KIRIT SOMAIYA

2782, Dr. Kirit Somaiya:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Enforcement Directorate has taken action against many high profile individuals involved in Maharashtra Sadan, Delhi Scam under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA); and
- (6) if s0, the details thereof along with present status thereon?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & () Based on FIRs filed by the ACB, Mumbai, Enforcement Directorate registered cases   under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act; 2002 (PMLA) Assets   worth Rs. 157.30 crores have   been attached A course of investigation  under PMLA, two persons were   arrested 02.02.2016 and are presently under judicial custody.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2782

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, 02 DECEMBER,2016

AGRAHAYANA 11,1938 (SAKA)

## Action under PMLA
Lok Sabha Question No. 2781 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: Nano GPS Chips
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: V. PANNEER SELVAM, (SMT.) RATNA DE(NAG)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2781 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 ND DECEMBER 2016/11 TH AGRAHAYANA SAKA, 1938 NANO GPS CHIPS

## 2781. SHRI V. PANNEERSELVAM: DR. RATNA DE (NAG):

## QUESTION

## Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has introduced special Nano GPS Chips in the recently launched currency notes to improvise the security features;
- (c) the extent  to  which  such a  move  is  likely  to  improvise  the  security features?
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and

## ANSWER

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

- (a) : No Sir.

(b) & (c) :

- Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2780 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: BAIJAYANT "JAY" PANDA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2780

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 ND  DECEMBER, 2016

## FIFTH GENERATION FIGHTER AIRCRAFT

2780.  SHRI  BAIJAYANT JAY PANDA:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

j{kk ea=h

- (a) whether the  Government has signed  agreement for joint-development  of  a Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft with Russia;
- (b) if  so,  the details thereof  and the total expenditure likely  to be incurred thereon;
- and
- (c) the  time  by  which  the  said  aircraft  is  likely  to  be  inducted  into  the  Indian  Air
- Force?

## 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) An Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) has been signed in October 2007  between  the  Governments  of  India  and  the  Russian  Federation  for joint  development  and  production  of  Fifth  Generation  Fighter  Aircraft (FGFA).
- (b) & (c): The project is planned to be executed in two phases
- (i)Preliminary  Design  (PD)  phase;  and  (ii)Detailed  Design  &  Development Phase (Called R&D Phase).

An amount of  Rs.1609.41 crore  has  been  sanctioned for PD phase.

The  PD  phase  contract was  signed  in  December  2010.    The work commenced in February 2011 and completed in June 2013.

Negotiations for R&D contract between Indian side and Russians are on.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2779 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: Export of Arms and Ammunition
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: HARI NARAYAN RAJBHAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2779

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 ND  DECEMBER, 2016

## EXPORT OF ARMS AND AMMUNITION

2779.  SHRI  HARINARAYAN RAJBHAR:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  contemplating  upon  a  policy  for  export  of  Arms, Ammunition and weapon systems;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  any  proposals  in  this  regard  has  been  received  from  Defence  Research and Development Organisation (DRDO);
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether  the  Government  has  done  any  comparative  cost  study  of  weapon  / ammunition exporting countries with regard to cost manufacturing weapons / ammunition and if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

र  ा रा य मं ी

(a) to (e): A Statement is attached.

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(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

## STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (e)  OF  LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2779 FOR ANSWER ON 02.12.2016

The  Government  does  not  directly  export  arms,  ammunitions  and weaponry systems to any country.  As per DGFT Notification No. 115 (RE2013)/2009-2014 dated 13 th March, 2015, Department of Defence Production (DDP)  issues 'No Objection  Certificate'  (NOC)  for  export  of  goods,  which are in the nature of military stores. Defence  Research  and  Development  Organisation  (DRDO)  earlier sought the advice of DDP on the export of DRDO's designed and developed products,  which have been manufactured by various companies in  India. The requisite advice has been intimated to DRDO regarding the procedure for issuing NOC by DDP to concerned companies for such exports. The Government has not carried out any comparative cost study of weapon exporting countries.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2778 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: Sleeping Disorder in Children
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: S. RAJENDRAN

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2778 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 ND DECEMBER, 2016

## SLEEPING DISORDER IN CHILDREN

## 2778. SHRI S. RAJENDRAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that the problem of poor sleep among children is set worse due to frequent or excessive use of smart phones as per the Cardiff University repor
- (b) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  any  action  plan  to  educate  and  create  awareness  among public in this regard; and
- (d)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  method  of  awareness  c reation  programmes to  be conducted?

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

- (a): As per Cardiff  University's study carried out by  Dr.  Ben Carter of Cardiff University School of Medicine, children using screen based me dia evices at bed time have over double the risk of inadequate sleep duration compared to children without access to such a device.
- (b)  to  (d) : An  International  Committee  on  Electromagnetic  Field  (EMF)  Radiation  was constituted in 2010. The Committee, in its report, made recommendations to educate and m aware the people in this regard. The major recommendations of the Committee are as under:
- i. Awareness of exposure can be accomplished by the use of warning levels or b education through appropriate means.
- ii. The Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) value information should be made available on the government website and the concerned regulatory agency with the list of SAR values of different mobile handsets.
- iii. The Information should be made available on Government website with list o SAR values of different mobile phones.
- iv. Public education programme needs to be undertaken.
- v. The manufacturer's mobile handset booklet should contain information regarding safety of mobile phones.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2777 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: Public Funded Schemes
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: RAM CHARITRA

- (a) and (b)

Government of India has issued revised guidelines on 5 th August, 2016 for formulation, appraisal and approval of Public Funded Schemes  and Projects, except matters  required  to  be  placed  before  the  Cabinet  Committee  on  Security.  These guidelines have been issued in the wake of the decision of doing away with Plan NonPlan distinction at the end of the 12 th Five Year Plan.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE

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## LOK SABHA ADMITTED UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2777 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 nd  DECEMBER, 2016/AGRAHAYANA 11, 1938 (SAKA)

## 'Public Funded Schemes'

## 2777.              SHRI RAM CHARITRA NISHAD

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has issued new norms for the appraisal and approval of public funded schemes as well as to improve the delivery of goods and services to citizens.
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) Whether  the  new  guidelines  /norms  have  enhanced  the  powers  of  Ministers  to approve  expenditures  and  prohibits  commencement  of  new  scheme  with  prior approval of the appropriate authority; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State for Finance

## (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

## (c)  and (d)

Government of India had already issued orders on 29-8-2014 for enhanced Delegation of Powers  to  the  Administrative  Ministries/Departments  for  appraisal  and  approval  of  Public Funded  schemes  /  projects.  These  delegations  of  power  have  been  incorporated  in  the revised guidelines.  At present, Ministers-in-charge of the Administrative Ministries/Departments  have  powers  to  approve  projects  /  schemes  costing  upto  Rs.  500 crore.  Projects/ schemes costing above Rs. 500 crore and upto Rs. 1000 crore require the approvals of the Minister-in-charge of the Administrative Ministry/ Department and the Finance Minister,  except  where  special  powers  have  been  delegated  by  the  Government.  Projects costing above Rs. 1000 crore require the approval of the Cabinet / Committee of the Cabinet concerned with the subject.  As per the revised guidelines, no new scheme or sub scheme will be  initiated  without  the  prior  'in-principle'  approval  of  the  Department  of  Expenditure. However, this will not apply to the announcements made in the Budget Speech for any given year.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2776 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: PDS Network with Banking Facilities
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: SHOBHA KARANDLAJE, PRATHAP SIMHA

- (a) Yes, Madam.
- (b) Standard Operating Procedure (SoP) for acquiring the Public Distribution System (PDS) as Business Correspondents (BCs) of banks been issued. Banks have been requested to acquire PDS as BCs. Government Secretaries and Commissioners-Civil Supplies have been   requested to procure micro ATM 1.5.1 machines and upgrade PoS to micro ATM 1.5.1 wherever procurement has already been made. shop has shops
- (c) Most of the handheld machines with PDS can do biometric authentication.
- (d) Micro ATM 1.5.1 compliant machines can do Aadhar Enabled Payment System (AEPS) transactions:
- (e) Krishna district in Andhra Pradesh has already made PDS shops as BCs

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2776

DECEMBER, 2016 (FRIDA YJAGRAYAYANA 11, 1938 2nd

## PDS Network with Banking Facilities

TO BE ANSWERED ON (SAKA)

2776.

## KUMARI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE: SHRI PRATHAP SIMHA

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to use Public Distribution System (PDS) network to extend banking services;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the PDS shops have handheld machines which  help establishing the identity of a beneficiary and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the said handheld machines can connect with the core banking system of a bank by a simple software and hardware upgrade and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the time by which this proposal is likely to be rolled out?

## Answer Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance

The (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)
Lok Sabha Question No. 2775 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: Implementation of PMSBY and PMJJBY
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: RAJESHBHAI NARANBHAI CHUDASAMA, S.P. MUDDAHANUMEGOWDA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2775

TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 nd  December, 2016 / Agrahayana 11, 1938 (Saka)

Implementation of PMSBY and PMJJBY

2775. SHRI RAJESHBHAI CHUDASAMA: SHRI S.P. MUDDAHANUME GOWDA:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has estimated the cost that the insurance companies and banks bear  for  implementing  Pradhan  Mantri  Suraksha  Bima  Yojana  (PMSBY)  and  Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  deviced  any  mechanism  for  the  financial  feasibility, investment  plans  for  the  funds  collected  as  premium,  settlement  of  excessive  claims under both the schemes and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): The cost is based on the cost of insurance and is in consultation with the insurance companies. The premium for Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) was estimated keeping in view the estimated number of active bank account holders who would opt for personal accident  cover,  the  past  accidental  death  incidence  ratio  and  the  Sum  Insured  involved. Accordingly, the premium of Rs.12/- per person per annum for a sum insured of Rs. 2 lakh was considered to be feasible for the age group of 18 to 70 years. An amount of Rs. 1/- out of the premium of Rs. 12/- is meant for the expenses of the banks.

The  premium  for  Pradhan  Mantri  Jeevan  Jyoti  Bima  Yojana  (PMJJBY)  is  estimated  on  the expected number of deaths among the lives to be covered under PMJJBY for the age group of 18 to 50 for a period of one year.  An amount of Rs.11/- out of the premium of Rs.330/- is meant for the expenses of the banks.

The   implementation procedure has been finalised   in consultation with the insurance companies. The premium collection and claim settlements will be monitored closely to ascertain the financial feasibility.

The Premium paid for the above mentioned schemes will be part of the insurance funds of the insurance companies. These funds will be invested as per IRDAI (investment) Regulations as amended from time to time.

The insurance companies have mechanisms to meet out such excess claims like any other line of insurance business through review of premium based on claim ratios.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2773 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: Screening Programme for Cancer
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2773 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 ND DECEMBER, 2016

## SCREENING PROGRAMME FOR CANCER

## 2773. SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT:

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

- (a) whether the Government has rolled out a screening programme for cancer, hypertension diabetes and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) wh ether the Government is sufficiently capacitated to provide some cancer drugs for fr if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether primary and community health centres are sufficiently capacitated to accommodate the treatment of the said diseases and 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) : Yes. The Ministry of AYUSH through its three research organizations, namely, Centr Council  for  Research  in  Ayurvedic  Sciences  (CCRAS),  Central  Council  for  Research  i Homoeopathy  (CCRH)  and  Central  Council  for  Research  in  Unani  Medicine  (CCRUM)  h as launched  a  programme  to  integrate  Ayurveda,  Homoeopathy  and  Unani  with  National Programme for prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Str (NPCDCS).

The  major  objective  of  the  programme is  prevention  and  early  diagnosis  of  these diseases;  reduce  complications;  reduce  drug  dependency  through  these  systems.  It  also towards capacity building for human resource development.

The districts in which the programme have been initiated are i ndicated, Council wise, as below: -

CCRAS -Bhilwara (Rajasthan), Surendranagar (Gujarat and Gaya (Bihar).

CCRUM -LakhimpurKhiri (Uttar Pradesh)

CCRH -Krishna (Andhra Pradesh) and Darjeeling (West Bengal)

Further,  the  Central  Councils  for  Research  in  Yoga  and  Naturopathy(CCRYN)  has obtained approval for  initiating a large scale multi - centric research study on Yoga and Diabetes. which also includes screening of pre - diabetic & diabetic patients.

In addit ion, a screening programme has been started recently by All India Institute Ayurveda(AIIA) jointly with National Institute of Cancer Prevention And Research ( NICPR ).

(b):There  is  no  AYUSH  drug  for  cure  of  cancer.    In  NCPDCS,  patients  are  motivated  fo lifestyle changes and recommended to take free integrated medicines along with standard for prevention of disease and reducing complications/drug dependency.

( c): For NPCDCS, adequate space have been provided to the Research Councils.

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