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Lok Sabha Question No. 2939 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: Special Cell to Monitor Fake Currency
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE, SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL, DHARMENDRA YADAV, SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE, Shrirang Appa Barne, ANANDRAO  ADSUL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2939 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 ND DECEMBER 2016/11 TH AGRAHAYANA SAKA, 1938 SPECIAL CELL TO MONITOR FAKE CURRENCY

## 2939. DR. PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE:

SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO:

SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV:

DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE:

SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:

## QUESTION

SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL:

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

- (a) whether the Government has directed the Reserve bank of India to set up a special cell to monitor fake currency notes and inform such cases to the law enforcement and investigative agencies;
- (c) whether the Government has issued directions to the law enforcement agencies in this regard; and

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): Government has set up a Special Cell to monitor the receipt of fake currency notes and inform such instances to the Economic Offences Wing of State Police, Intelligence/Enforcement agencies of the Central Government and also to the Ministry of Finance. A special watch is being kept on receipt of such fake notes in the States bordering out neighbouring countries.
- (c) & (d): The  Law  Enforcement  Agencies  have  also  been  advised  to maintain close vigil over possible movement of fake currencies and take prompt action as and when such cases are detected. Government has also advised them to make adequate and effective arrangements to keep watch on illicit cash transactions  and  movement  of valuables like high volumes of cash. Further, RPF and CISF are advised to make adequate preparation and keep special watch at airports, railway stations and in trains etc.
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- (b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon;
- (d) if so, the details thereof?
Lok Sabha Question No. 2937 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: Anomalies in Seventh Central Pay Commission
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: SUDHEER GUPTA, ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN, SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD, T. RADHAKRISHNAN, KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH, GAJANAN CHANDRAKANT KIRTIKAR, BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO, VIJAY KUMAR S.R.

## Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2937

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

## ANOMALIES IN SEVENTH CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION

## QUESTION

2937 . SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA: SHRI ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN: DR SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD: SHRI T. RADHAKRISHNAN: KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH: SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR: SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO: SHRI S.R VIJAYAKUMAR:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has received request from the Central Government Employees/Pensioners and public representatives in respect of pay anomalies in view of the implementation of recommendations of the Seventh Central Commission; Pay
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; post-wise;
- (c) whether the anomalies have been removed by the Government;
- (d) if the details thereof, post-wise; and SO,
- (e) if not; the reasons therefor and the time by which a decision is likely to be taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER MNISTER OF STATE IN THE MNISTRY QE FINANCE (SHRI ARJUN RAMMEGHWAL)

- (a) to (e): The Government has set up Anomaly Committees to settle the anomalies arising out of the implementation of the Seventh Central Commission recommendations: The Anomaly Committee is to dispose of the anomalies within a period one year: Based on the recommendations of the Committee on various issues, appropriate decision will be taken by the Government: Pay
Lok Sabha Question No. 2935 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: Import Duty on Silk Industry
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: B.N. CHANDRAPPA, DODDAALAHALLI KEMPEGOWDA SURESH, NALIN KUMAR KATEEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

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## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2935

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 2 ND   DECEMBER, 2016

## AGRAHAYANA 11,  1938 (SAKA)

## IMPORT DUTY ON SILK INDUSTRY

2935.  SHRI B.N. CHANDRAPPA:

SHRI D.K. SURESH:

SHRI NALIN KUMAR KATEEL:

Will the Minister of FINANCE pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  received  representation  from  stakeholders  to enhance the import duty of silk from China and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government is likely to increase the import duty on silk in the country and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the extent to which the said move would benefit the silk farmers and silk industry?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a):  Yes  Sir,  representations  were  received from the Confederation of Indian Textile  Industry  (CITI)  and  from  the  Federation  of  India  Art  Silk  Weaving Industry (FIASWI), inter alia, to increase customs duty on import of fabrics, in general, from 10% to 20%.

The same was examined and it was decided not to make any changes in Customs Duty on fabrics.

(b): Does not arise in view of reply to (a) above.

(c): Does not arise in view of reply to (a) above. *******
Lok Sabha Question No. 2933 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: Operation Surya Kiran
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: MANOJ KUMAR TIWARI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2933

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 ND  DECEMBER, 2016

## OPERATION SURYA KIRAN

2933.  SHRI  MANOJ TIWARI:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to carry out defence joint exercise with Nepal by the name of Operation Surya Kiran in the near future; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with its strategic importance for the SAARC region?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

र  ा रा य मं ी

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

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(a) & (b): Joint Army Exercise Surya Kiran with Nepal was held from 31 st October to 13 th November 2016 in Nepal.  The next round of this Exercise will be held in India in 2017.  It is one of the largest Exercise India conducts with  any  nation  in  the  SAARC  region.    Such  exercises  help  to  enhance cooperation with defence forces of friendly foreign countries.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2932 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: Exemption from Service Tax
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: GOWDAR MALLIKARJUNAPPA SIDDESHWARA, RAJESHBHAI NARANBHAI CHUDASAMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE *****

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2932

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

## EXEMPTION FROM SERVICE TAX

## 2932.  SHRI G.M. SIDDESHWARA: SHRI RAJESHBHAI CHUDASAMA:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has any proposal to exempt service tax from the sale of flats that do not have completion certificates; and (b) if so, the details thereof and action taken thereon?

## ANSWER

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

(a): No, Sir. (b): Does not arise in view of reply to part (a) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2931 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: Boosting Private Sector Investment
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2944

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

## PHOTOGRAPH OF LOAN DEFAULTERS

2944. SHRI MB. RAJESH: SHRI CHANDRAKANT KHAIRE: SHRI LAXMI NARAYAN YADAV:

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

- a) whether the Government proposes to publish the details of the   companies and individuals for not repaying their bank loans amounting to more than 10 crore rupees in newspapers;
- b) if so, the details thereof and if not; the reasons therefor;
- C) the details of the existing provisions for publishing the names of the loan defaulters in newspapers and seizure of their compulsory deposits; and
- d) the machinery in place for the implementation of the said provisions?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): The decision to disclose the borrower's details including publishing the details in newspapers is taken by the banks as provided in various statutes and Loan Agreement

Further, RBI Master  Circular on Wilful Defaulters   provides that a lending institution can consider   publication of the photographs of only those borrowers, including proprietorsl partners Idirectorsl guarantors of borrower firmsl companies, who have been declared as willful defaulters   following the mechanism set out in the RBI Board approved policy.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2929 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: Financial Assistance to Patients
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: MAUSAM NOOR

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2929 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 ND DECEMBER, 2016

## FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PATIENTS

## 2929. SHRIMATI MAUSAM NOOR:

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

- (a)  details  of  various  schemes  operate by  the  Government  to  provide  financial assistance  to patients in the Above Poverty Line (APL) category; and
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has decidedto  relax  the  ceiling  of  annual  income  for including financially backward general category individuals and if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a): Department of Health & Family Welfare provides financial assistance, to poor pati whose  annual  family  income  is  less  than  Rs.  1,25,000/ -,  under  the  scheme  Health  Minister's Discretionary Grant (HMDG).
- (b): The ceiling limit of annual family income for eli gibility for financial assistance extended under HMDG Scheme has been enhanced from Rs. 1,00,000/ -to Rs. 1,25,000/ - , with effect from 15- 07- 2016. As  per  the  existing  guidelines  financial  assistance  is  granted  to  the  pa -(a) Rs.75,000/ - , if the estimated cost of treatment is upto Rs.1,25,000/ - ; (b) Rs.1,00,000/ -if the estimated cost of treatment is above Rs.1,25,000/ -and upto Rs.1,75,000/ -and (c) Rs.1,25,000/ -if the estimated cost of treatment is above Rs.1,75,000/ - .
Lok Sabha Question No. 2928 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: Haemophilia
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: MURALI MOHAN MAGANTI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2928 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 ND DECEMBER, 2016

## HAEMOPHILIA

## 2928. SHRI M. MURALI MOHAN:

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

- (a)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  cases  of Haemophilia  are  increasing  day  by  day across  the country;
- (b)  whether  the  cost  of  treatment  for administering  Anti - Haemophilic  Factor (AHF)  of  the patients is very expensive; and
- (c) if so, the steps taken by the Governm nt to reduce this type of cases and funds earmarked to end this disease?

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

- (a): No  database  is  maintained  at  the  central  level  by  this M inistry  so  far  as  number  of Haemophilia cases is concerned.
- (b )& (c): Public  health  is  a  state  subject.  However  Under  National  Health  Mission  t Union Government supplements the efforts of State go vernments in providing Anti - Haemophilic factors free of cost to the patients.

The details of the budget provided to the states for Haemophilia is annexed.

## ANNEXURE

| Total Budget for Haemophilia   | Total Budget for Haemophilia   | Total Budget for Haemophilia   |
|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
| S. No                          | State Name                     | Amount(in Lacs)                |
| 1                              | Uttar Pradesh                  | 1850.66                        |
| 2                              | Jharkhand                      | 99.97                          |
| 3                              | Maharashtra                    | 113.4                          |
| 4                              | Manipur                        | 42.5                           |
|                                | Total                          | 2106.53                        |
Lok Sabha Question No. 2927 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: Growing Participation of Women
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: NEELAM SONKER

## Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Economic Affairs

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## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2927

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY 2 nd  December, 2016/ AGRAHAYANA 11, 1938 (SAKA)

## Growing Participation of Women

## Question

## † 2927. SHRIMATI NEELAM SONKER:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a)whether  the  Government  has  conducted/commissioned  any  study  for  participation  of  women, particularly tribals, in labour market and its impact on GDP growth in the country; (b) if so, the details thereof and the comparative position in the current Five Year Plan; and (c) the steps taken or proposed to be taken to encourage women involvement especially tribal women in the development programmes?

## ANSWER

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

(a) and (b): The Government has not conducted / commissioned any study for participation of women, particularly  tribals,  in  the  labour  market  and  its  impact  on  GDP  growth  in  the  country.  However, according  to  68th  National  Sample  Survey  titled  'Employment  and  Unemployment  Situation  Among Social  Groups  in  India',  the  workers  population  ratio  (WPR)  for  women  was  219  per  1000  persons whereas in respect of tribal women, WPR was 346 during July 2011-June 2012.

(c) The Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) component of the Central Ministries/Departments and State Governments provides  for  various  developmental/welfare  programmes  of  scheduled  tribes  under  the  livelihood, education,  health  and  nutrition,  etc.  components.  The  Ministry  of  Tribal  Affairs  provides  additional support  to  States  by  way  of  filling  critical  gaps.  Scheduled  tribe  women  are  also  eligible  to  avail  the benefits  of  various  schemes  for  women  implemented  by  various  Central  Ministries/  Departments  and State Governments. Ministry of Tribal Affairs gives due priority to women under its income generating activities,  skill  and  vocation  training,  education  programmes.  In  order  to  empower  scheduled  tribe women, National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) under the Ministry of  Tribal  Affairs  launched  Adivasi  Mahila  Sashaktikaran  Yojana  (AMSY)  in  2002  exclusively  for scheduled tribe women. Under the scheme, financial assistance up to 90% for projects costing Rs.1.00 lakh has been provided at concessional rate of interest of 4% p.a. In addition, scheduled tribe women are also eligible to seek financial assistance under the Term Loan, Micro Credit and Adivasi Shiksha Rrinn Yojana of NSTFDC.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2926 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: Harmful Chemicals
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2926 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 ND DECEMBER, 2016

## HARMFUL CHEMICALS

## 2926. SHRI SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH:

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

- (a) whether the Government has conducted any survey on ill effects of chemicals used for pest control and in mosquitorepellents , if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has undertaken  any  research  on the  impact  of pest  control chemicals on the air quality of Delhi, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to prohibit the excess use of such harmful c emica s such as DDT and chemicals manufactured by companies used for fogging?

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

- (a) & (b): As informed by National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP), Directorate General of Health Services, New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) and India Council of Medical Research, neither any survey has been conducted on ill effects of che used for pest control and in mosquito repellants nor any res earch has been undertaken on the impact of pest control chemicals on the air quality of Delhi.
- (c): As informed by NDMC, DDT is not used for fogging or any other purpose by them. Fogging  is  used  as  per  the  guidelines  of  NVBDCP.  Specific  dosages  and  freque ncy  of larvicide/insecticide  are  used  under  public  health  programme  based  on  the  field  tri registration certificate issued by Central Insecticide Board (CIB).
Lok Sabha Question No. 2925 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: Chest Pain Clinics
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: PINAKI MISRA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2925 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 ND DECEMBER, 2016

## CHEST PAIN CLINICS

## 2925. SHRI PINAKI MISRA:

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

- (a) whether medical research in the field of cardiology has brought immense improvement in dealing with heart related diseases resulting in noticeable reduction in the mortality rate and heart operation and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to establish chest pain clinics in the pattern of the public health centres at various places in order to bring down the mortality rate due to heart problems and save human lives; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a): There has been a sharp decline in cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality rates fro year  1970  to  2010.  The  recognition  of  c ausal  risk  factors,  including  tobacco  use,  high cholesterol,  hypertension,  diabetes,  unhealthy  diet  and  sedentary  life  style  led  to  w public  health  initiatives,  societal/environmental  changes  and  individual  behavior  ch Introduction of eviden ce based preventive medication targeting blood pressure, LDL reduction and glycemic control to treat individuals at risk of CVD has reduced incident of CVD event
- (b) & (c): Government of India has initialed National Program for Prevention of Diabetes, Cardio  Vascular  Diseases  and  Stroke  (NPCDCS).  All  Government  and  private  hospitals  ar equipped to treat patients with heart problems.

Source: ICMR
Lok Sabha Question No. 2924 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: E-Health
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: VINOD KUMAR BOIANAPALLI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2924 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 ND DECEMBER, 2016

## E - HEALTH

## 2924. SHRI B. VINOD KUMAR:

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

(a) whether the Government has any plans to set up an e - health authority for standardisation and protection  of  health data  and  medical  information  and  to  ensure confidentiality  of  patients privacy;

- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

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

(a) & (b): Yes.  National  e - H alth  Authority  is  being  set  up  as  a  statutory  body  for promotion/adoption of e -H ealth standards, to enforce privacy & security measures for electro health data, and to regulate storage & exchange of Electronic Health Records.

A  draft  legislation  regarding  Electronic  Health  Data,  Privacy  and  Security  cov comprehensive legal f ramework to protect 'e - health data ' of an 'individual' including setting of National e - health Authority as an enforcing nodal body is being prepared by Ministry of He and Family Welfare.

- (c): Does not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2923 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: Aadhaar Card for Banking Transactions
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: YOGI ADITYANATH

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION

No.

2923

## Aadhaar Card for Banking Transactions

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

2923 . SHRI YOGI ADITYA NATH:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to make the use of Aadhaar Card mandatory for st banking transactions from 1 January 2017;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the services for which the ambit of Aadhaar Card is likely to be increased?

## Answer

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

- (a) to (c) Aadhaar card is one of the six officially valid documents (OVDs) that can be used as a proof of identity and proof of address for the purpose of opening a bank account: As of now Aadhaar Card is not mandatory for the banking transactions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2921 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-02
Subject: Hospitals/Dispensaries for Women
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: SURESH KODIKUNNIL

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2921 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 ND DECEMBER, 2016

## HOSPITALS/DISPENSARI ES FOR WOMEN

## 2921. SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH:

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

- (a)  the  details  of  hospitals/dispensaries exclusively  functioning  for  women  patients in  the country, State/UT - wise;
- (b) the details of funds earmarked and expenditure for such hospitals in the last three years and current year, State/UT - wise; and
- (c) whether the Government has any proposal to set up new such hospitals/ d spensaries in the country and if so, the details thereof, State/UT -wise including Uttar Pradesh?

## ANSWER THE MINIST ER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

(a) to (c): Health is a State subject and no such information is maintained centrally. I t is the responsibility of the State Governments to provide adequate health care facilities to all therespective State in accordance with their requirement and availability of funds. No prop is under consideration of the Ministry of Health a nd Family Welfare to set up any hospitals exclusively  for  women.  As  far  as  three  Central  Government  Hospitals  in  Delhi  such Safdarjung Hospital, Dr. RML Hospital and Lady Hardinge Medical College & Smt. Sucheta Kriplani Hospital are concerned, treatment is provided to all patients including women patients.