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Lok Sabha Question No. 2334 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-09
Subject: Air Pollution Abatement Programme
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT, RAJEEV SHANKARRAO SATAV, DHANANJAY BHIMRAO MAHADIK, P.R. SUNDARAM, JAYAKUMAR JAYAVARDHAN, VIJAYSINH MOHITE PATIL

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

## LOK SABHA UN-STARRED QUESTION N0. 2334

TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.03.2018

## Air Pollution Abatement Programme

## 2334. DR.HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT:

SHRI SATAV RAJEEV:

SHRI DHANANJAY MAHADIK:

SHRI P.R.SUNDARAM:

DR. J. JAYAVARDHAN:

SHRI MOHITE PATIL VIJAYSINH SHANKARRAO:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  decided  to  launch  dedicated  air  pollution  abatement programme, if so, the details thereof and the aims and objectives thereto;
- (b) the number of cities to be covered under this programme;
- (c) the criteria fixed by the Government to select cities for this programme;
- (d) whether the Government has set any target to reduce pollution level in these cities and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the other steps taken by the Government to achieve the target fixed under National Clean Air Programme?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) The  government  has  formulated  National  Clean  Air  Programme  (NCAP)  as  a  long term time bound national level strategy to tackle the increasing air pollution problem across the country in comprehensive manner. The overall objective is comprehensive management  plan  for  prevention,  control  and  abatement  of  air  pollution  besides augmenting and evolving effective ambient air quality monitoring network across the country. The NCAP focuses on collaborative and participatory approach comprising all  sources  of  pollution  and  coordination  between  relevant  Central  Ministries,  State Governments, local bodies and other stakeholders.
- (b) & (c) Hundred (100) non-attainment cities have been selected for implementation of NCAP. These non- attainment cities have been identified by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on the basis of ambient air quality data obtained (2011-2015) under National  Air  Quality  Monitoring  Programme  (NAMP)and  in  which  the  prescribed National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) are violated continuously for five years.
- (d) & (e)  In  addition  to  formulation  of  city  section  action  plans,  the  NCAP  has  many additional peripheral components viz. Technical Assessment Cell, sharing of international  best  practices,  awareness  and  capacity  building,  source  apportionment studies, plantation drive etc to support the time bound implementation of these action plans.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2332 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-09
Subject: Diversion of Forest Land
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: DILIP KUMAR MANSUKHLAL GANDHI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2332

TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.03.2018

## Diversion of Forest Land

## 2332.  SHRI DILIPKUMAR MANSUKHLAL GANDHI:

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

- (a) whether his Ministry has received any proposal from National Highways Authority of India seeking revision of diversion of forest land for widening of NH61 (Old NH222) Project  between  Ahmednagar  bypass  to  KharwandiKasar  section  of  NH-61  (Old NH222) from Km. 232.00 to 284.00 in District Ahmednagar State of Maharashtra;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  decision  on  the  matter  and  if  so,  the  details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) No Madam.

- (b) to (c) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2331 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-09
Subject: National Pharmaceutical Policy, 2017
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2331 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 TH MARCH, 2018

## NATIONAL PHARMACEUTI CAL POLICY, 2017

## 2331. SHRIMATI RAKSHATAI KHADSE:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes any measures for uniform implementation of provisions Drugs and Cosmetic Act and the rules throughout the country through Drug Technical Adviso Board (DTAB);
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether DCGI has suggested a policy for inclusion of some major issues to be conside drafting the National Pharmaceutical Policy (NPP), 2017; and
- (d) if so, the details of the issues suggested for inclusion in NPP, 2017?

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

- (a)&  (b):  Drug  Technical  Advisory  Board  (DTAB)  in  its  77 th meeting  held  on  16.06.2017, agreed to various recommendations of Drugs Consultative Committee (DCC) held on 16.06.2017 such  as  minimum  experience  for  Licensing  Authorities,  creation  of  Intelligence  cell  a State, deputation of State regulatory offici als to the Central regulatory system & vice versa, cadre restructuring in Drugs Controlling Authorities etc., for uniform implementation of the pr of Drugs and Cosmetic Act, 1940 and Rules, 1945.
- (c)  &  (d):  Draft  National  Pharmaceutical  Policy  2017 has been  issued  by  the  Department  of Pharmaceuticals. Drugs Controller General (India) [DCG (I)] has not suggested any policy Department  of  Pharmaceuticals  for  inclusion  of  any  issues  to  be  considered  in  drafti National Pharmaceutical Policy (NPP), 2017.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2329 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-09
Subject: GST on Hearing Implant Accessories
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: SHASHI THAROOR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

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## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2329

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 9 TH  MARCH, 2018 PHALGUNA 18, 1939 (SAKA)

## GST ON HEARING IMPLANT ACCESSORIES

## 2329. DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  cochlear  implant  accessories  are  covered  within  the  definition  of 'Assistive devices' as mentioned in Serial Number 257 of Schedule IV of the GST Rates,  as  they  have  not  been  separately  enumerated  in  List-III  appended  to  the schedule, if so, the details thereof; (b) if not, the rate of GST applicable on cochlear implant accessories;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  considers  exempting  these  products  from  taxation  in view  of  the  fact  that  cochlear  implant  accessories  and  cochlear  implants  are essential for those who have hearing difficulties; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) and (b): The artificial electronic ear also called as Cochlear implant attracts 5% concessional  GST  rate  [CGST  of  2.5%  under  S.  No.  257  of  Schedule  I  of  the notification  No.  1/2017-  Central  Tax  (Rate)  dated  28.06.2017  and  corresponding SGST of 2.5%]. The accessories of cochlear implants will attract the applicable GST rates.

(c) and (d): At present, there is no proposal to exempt the accessories of cochlear implants from GST.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2327 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-09
Subject: Panchgavya
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: BANSHILAL MAHTO

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 2327 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 TH MARCH, 2018

## PANCHGAVYA

## 2327. DR. BANSHILAL MAHATO:

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

(a) whether the Government has conducted any study/research regarding the products/medici manufactured from cow urine/cow dung including Panchgavya;

- (b) if so, the det ails and findings thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  steps  to  create  a  market  for  products/medic manufactured from cow urine/cow dung and to promote them;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b) : The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) an autonomous body functioning under the Ministry of AYUSH has conducted a scientific study (safety/ to and biological activity) on Panchgavya Ghrita an Ayurvedic formulation in which Cow urin one of the ingredients.

Further,  Co uncil  of  Scientific  &  Industrial  Research  (CSIR)  under  the  Ministry Science  &  Technology  has  also  conducted  research  in  related  subject  areas.    The  const laboratories of CSIR, namely CSIR - entral  Institute  of  Medicinal  &  Aromatic  Plants  (CSIR -CIMA P),  Lucknow  and  CSIR - National  Environmental  Engineering  Research  Institute  (CSIR -NEERI), Nagpur on cow urine which is one of the component of Panchgavya, in collaborati with Go Vigyan Anusandhan Kendra, Nagpur. Research on the bio - enhancing properties of cow urine  distillate  (Go - mutra)  on  anti - infective  and  anti - cancer  agents  was  carried  out  by  CSIR -CIMAP. The pharmaceutical composition containing cow urine distillates as an anti - oxidant w s studied at CSIR -NEERI. The research was based on Redistilled Cow 's Urine Distillate (RCUD). CSIR - National Botanical Research Institute(CSIR - NBRI) has undertaken basic research on three ingredients of Panchgavya namely Godugdha (milk), Gomaya (dung), and Gomutra (urine).

- (c) : At present, no such proposal is under consideration.
- (d) & (e) : Does not arise in view of answer to part (c) above.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2326 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-09
Subject: ATM Coverage
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: JUGAL KISHORE SHARMA

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

## LOK SABHA

## UN-STARRED QUESTION No. 2326

TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 MARCH 2018 (FRIDA YYPHALGUNA 18, 1939 (SAKA)

## ATM Coverage

## 2326. SHRI JUGAL KISHORE:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government plans to more ATM transactions and to install ATM in offices across the country; permit post
- b) If so, the details thereof;
- whether ATM coverage in rural areas of Kashmir is lower than the urban areas of Jammu and Kashmir;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- the effective steps taken or being taken to extend ATM coverage in rural areas?

## Answer

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

(a) & (b) As per Reserve Bank of India (RBI) circular dated 14.8.2014, at least three ATM transactions per month are allowed for saving bank account-holder of one bank at the ATMs of other banks in six metro centres. At the locations other than six metro centres, saving bank account-holders of one bank are mandatorily provided with five free transactions per month at the ATMs of other banks. Beyond the prescribed minimum ATM transactions as advised by RBI, banks may decide on number of free ATM transactions. free,

Department of Posts apprised that it has installed 993 interoperable ATMs under its IT Modernization Project.

(c) & (d) As informed by State Level Bankers Committee (SLBC), Jammu & Kashmir out of total 2446 ATMs of Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Bandhan Bank, Small Finance Banks and Payment Banks) and Cooperative Banks, 1177 (48%) ATMs are in rural and semi urban area, aS on 31.12.2017.

(e) SLBC, Jammu & Kashmir has informed that banks are laying lot of emphasis on coverage of rural areas as far as ATM deployment is concerned. To supplement the efforts of banks in providing banking services to people in the unbanked under-banked areas, RBL has permitted non-bank entities to install and operate ATMs, known as  White Label ATMs (WLAs), with greater focus on Tier III (population 20,000 to 49,999) to Tier VI centres (population less than 5000).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2325 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-09
Subject: Strengthening of SFIO
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: OM BIRLA, RADHESHYAM BISWAS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2325 ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 9th MARCH, 2018 PHALGUNA 18, 1939 (SAKA)

## STRENGTHENING OF SFIO

## QUESTION

2325. SHRI OM BIRLA: SHRI RADHESHYAM BISWAS:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS कॉरपोरेट कार्य  मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  the  total  sanctioned  staff  and  officers  posts  in  the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) during the last three years and the current year;
- (b) whether there has been an increase in the cases of Companies Act violations and the white collar crimes in the past three years wherein the help of SFIO has been taken by the Government and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the  number  of  such  cases  initiated  by  the  Government  on  such companies during this and last three years and the progress made therein;
- (d) whether there is a shortage of staff and officials in the SFIO due to which the office is not able to perform its functions properly and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the  details  of  amount  sanctioned/allotted  to  and  utilised  by  SFIO during the above mentioned period?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR LAW AND  (SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY) JUSTICE AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS

विवध और न्  र्ार् मिम कॉरपोरेट कार्य मंत्रा र् मर रा  र् मंत्री

- (a): The sanctioned posts in Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) have been as under:-

| Financial Year   | Total sanctioned posts   |
|------------------|--------------------------|

(श्री पी. पी. चौधरी)

| 2014-15   |   132 |
|-----------|-------|
| 2015-16   |   132 |
| 2016-17   |   133 |
| 2017-18   |   133 |

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## (b) & (c): Number of cases of investigation assigned to SFIO by the Ministry is as under:-

| Financial Year            |   Number of cases |
|---------------------------|-------------------|
| 2014-15                   |                71 |
| 2015-16                   |               184 |
| 2016-17                   |               111 |
| 2017-18 (till 28.02.2018) |               208 |

(d): Against 133 sanctioned posts, total 66 posts are presently filled up. In  addition  to  the  above,  a  total  of  35  experts  of  various  fields  are presently engaged as consultants. The details of funds allocated and utilized by SFIO in the last three years,

## (e): and the current year, are as under:-

| Financial Year            |   BE (Rs. in Crore) |   RE (Rs. in Crore) |   Expenditure (Rs. in Crore) |
|---------------------------|---------------------|---------------------|------------------------------|
| 2014-15                   |                9.66 |               10.73 |                         9.84 |
| 2015-16                   |               11.56 |               10.5  |                        10.18 |
| 2016-17                   |               13.5  |               15.18 |                        14.53 |
| 2017-18 (till 01.03.2018) |               17.37 |               18.66 |                        13.83 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2322 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-09
Subject: Intra-familial Abuse
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: POONAM  MAHAJAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2322 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9.03.2018

## INTRA -FAMILIAL ABUSE

## 2322.  SHRIMATI  POONAM MAHAJAN

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

- (a) the number of cases filed against parents  accused  of  incest  during  each  of the  last three  years  and  the  current  year, State/UT-wise;
- (b) whether it is a fact that no legislative prohibition  exists  against  the  granting  of custody or    visitation    rights    to    fathers  committing  sexual  offence  pending  conviction  in  a criminal trial, if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (c) the  time-frame  by  which  the Government  is  expected   to   prepare guidelines  to debar  custodial  rights  and visitation  claims  of  an  offending  parent accused of incest; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government to prevent intra-familial abuse?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) :  National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) has reported that no such specific information is  maintained  by  the  Bureau.  However,  a  total  of  3328,  3167  and  3891  cases  reported under category of rape cases in which offenders were known to the victim during 2014, 2015  and  2016  respectively.    The  State/UTs  wise  details  of  the  cases  is  enclosed  as Annexure-I .
- (b) :    As  per  Section 36 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO)Act, 2012,  the  special  court  shall  ensure  that  the  child  is  not  exposed  in  any  way  to  the accused at the time of recording of the evidence. Also, Rule 4 of the POCSO Act, 2012

ensures that a child has to be produced before the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), if the police receives information under Section 19 of the Act and there is apprehension that the  offence  has  been  committed or  is  likely  to  be  committed  by  a  person  living  in  the same or shared household with the child with a request for detailed assessment by the CWC. After examination, CWC determines within three days whether  the  child needs to be taken out of the custody of his family or shared household and placed in a children's home or a shelter home.

- (c ) : In view of (b) above, question does not arise.
- (d) :  The Government has taken various steps to create awareness against Sexual Abuse of children through advertisement, electronic media, print media and by holding Conferences, seminars etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2321 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-09
Subject: Refusal of Repayment by Wilful Defaulters
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: RAM CHARITRA

## GOVERNMENT  OF INDIA MINISTRY OF  FINANCE

UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO: 2321

## DEPARTMENT  OF FINANCIAL SERVICES LOK SABHA

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

## QUESTION REFUSAL OF REPAYMENT BY WILFUL DEFAULTERS

## 2321:  SHRI  RAM  CHARITRA  NISHAD:

Will  the Minister  of FINANCE  be pleased to state:

- a) whether  the banks  are witnessing  surge in wilful  defaulters  refusing  repayment obligations  despite  having  the capacity  to honour  the commitments  and if so, the details  thereof;
- c) if so, the steps taken  by  the Government  to realize  the repayment  from these wilful  defaulters?
- b) whether  the wilful  defaults  in banks  have crossed Rs. 1 lakh  crore  mark;  and

## ANSWER

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

## (SHIV PRATAP  SHUKLA)

- (a)  As  per  data  reported   by   Public   Sector   Banks   (PSBs),  as  on  31.12.2017,   the  total number   of  wilful   defaulters   was  9,063,   which   represents   a  marginal   increase   of  1.66% during  the first  nine  months  of the current  financial  year.
- (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   PSBs,  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.
- (b) The amount  involved  for PSBs is reported  as Rs. 1,10,050 crore.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2320 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-09
Subject: Study on Jaundice and Sugar Patients
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2320 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 TH MARCH, 2018

## STUDY ON JAUNDICE AN D SUGAR PATIENTS

## 2320. SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL:

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

- (a) whether there has been a constant increase in the number of Jaundice and Sugar pati so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the All India Institute of Medical Sciences have co nducted any study about Jaundice and Sugar ailment with the assistance of  Indian Council of Medical Research or any fo technique;
- (c) if so, the outcome thereof; and (d) the other necessary steps taken by the Govern provide sufficient medical facilities to Jaundice and Sugar patients?

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

- (a): Yes, as per report of International Diabetes Federation, 2015, 69.2 million peopl estimated as Diabetes Mellitus in 2015, which is projected to rise to 101.2 million by 204
- (b) & (c):      The All India Institute for Medical Sciences (AIIMS)/India n Council of Medical Research  (ICMR)  have  undertaken  India  Diabetes  Study  called  ICMR  INDIAB,  which  has found 8.6% population in 15 States/Union Territories as Diabetic.
- (d):          Under  National  Programme  For  Prevention  and  Control  of  Cancer,  Diabet Cardiovascular  Disease  and  Stroke  (NPCDCS),  apart  from  free/affordable  testing  of  diab subject, at all levels, from Primary Health Centres to Govt. Hospitals, education on Heal -style and healthy diet, is being imparted.

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