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Lok Sabha Question No. 3535 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-16
Subject: Plastic Money
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: P. KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3535

TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 th  MARCH, 2018/25 TH  PHALGUNA SAKA, 1939

## Plastic Money

## QUESTION

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to introduce plastic money;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the printing or manufacture of the plastic currency will be outsourced to any foreign companies; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## 3535.  SHRI P. KUMAR:

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI P. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a) to (d): It has been decided to conduct field trial of plastic banknotes in denominations of  Rs.10  at  five  locations  of  the  country  namely  Kochi,  Mysore,  Jaipur,  Shimla  and Bhubaneshwar.  These  Banknotes  for  field  trial  will  be  printed  in  Indian  presses  on imported substrate.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3534 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-16
Subject: Impact on Home Loan
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: YERRAM VENKATA SUBBAREDDY

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

## UN-STARRED QUESTION NO. 3534 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 TH  MARCH, 2018 /PHALGUNA 25, 1939 (SAKA)

## 'IMPACT ON HOME LOAN'

3534: SHRI Y.V. SUBBA REDDY:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state :

- (a) whether demonetization, Goods and Services Tax and Real Estate Regulatory Authority have greatly impacted the home loan demand, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether despite falling  interest rates  and  sops given for  affordable  housing, growth  in  home loans fell to 10.5 percent in the 12 months ended July, 2017, when compared to 17.2 percent in the same period last year;
- (c) if so, details of the status after July, 2017; and
- (d) the  steps  taken  or  proposed  to  be  taken  to  push  resale  market  and  primary  market  of  real estate?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## (SHRI SHIV PRATAP SHUKLA)

(a)  to  (b)  : As  per  National  Housing  Bank  (NHB),  the  total  amount  of  home  loans  extended  by Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and Housing Finance Companies (HFCs), for which data is centrally maintained is given below:

|                          |   Disbursement (Rs. Lakh Crore) |
|--------------------------|---------------------------------|
| 01.07.2014 to 30.06.2015 |                            2.41 |
| 01.07.2015 to 30.06.2016 |                            3    |
| 01.07.2016 to 30.06.2017 |                            3.4  |

(c): As per the data compiled by NHB, the growth in housing loans of PSBs and HFCs during the six month period from 1 st  July, 2017 to 31 st  December, 2017, has been about 34% as against 12% during the corresponding previous half year.

(d) :  Government  have  taken  several  measures  to  promote  affordable  housing,  which  inter-alia include launch of Housing for All by 2022 on mission mode through Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban  (PMAY-U)  and  Pradhan  Mantri  Awas  Yojana  -  Gramin  (PMAY-G),  grant  of  infrastructure status  to  affordable  housing,  scheme  for  profit  linked  income  tax  exemption  for  promoters  of affordable housing scheme with certain conditions, concessional rates of Goods and Services Tax (GST)  on  houses  constructed  /  acquired  under  the  Credit  Linked  Subsidy  Scheme  (CLSS)  for specified categories and low-cost houses in a housing project given infrastructure status subject to conditions, a dedicated Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) in National Housing Bank (NHB), reduction in holding period for determination of long term capital gain from immovable property etc..

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3533 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-16
Subject: RBI Surplus
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: K. MARAGATHAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3533 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY 16 th  March, 2018 [25 Phalguna, 1939 (SAKA)]

## 'RBI Surplus'

## No. 3533, SHRIMATI  K. MARAGATHAM:

Will the MINISTER OF FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that the RBI's profit was about Rs. 44,000 crore of which Rs. 30,000 has been distributed and Rs. 13,000 crore has been retained towards risks and reserves, if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether the RBI had paid a dividend of Rs. 30,659 crore for the fiscal ended June, 2017 and  it  was  less  than  half  the  Rs.  65,876  crore  it  had  paid  in  2015-16  and  if  so,  the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a) In terms of the provisions of Reserve Bank of India Act, the surplus transferable to Government  of  India  for  the  year  2016-17  was  arrived  at  after  making  provision  for contingencies which for the year ended June 30, 2017 was ` 13140 crore.  Provisions made to meet the contingencies include depreciation in the value of domestic securities, risks arising out  of  monetary/  exchange  rate  policy  operations  systemic  risks  and  any  risk  arising  on account of the special responsibilities enjoined upon the Central Bank. Further, provision was made  for  capital  subscription  towards  Bank's  newly  formed  subsidiary  'Reserve  Bank Information Technology Pvt. Ltd. (ReBIT)' amounting to ` 50 crore.

After reducing the expenditures and provisions from total income and setting aside ` 1 crore each towards the four statutory funds, the balance surplus amounting to ` 30659 crore was transferred  by  Reserve  Bank  of  India  to  Government  of  India  for  the  year  ended  June  30, 2017.

(b) Yes,  Sir.    In  the  year  2016-17,  the  total  income  of  the  Reserve  Bank  of  India decreased by 23.56 per cent from ` 80870 crore in 2015-16 to ` 61818 crore in 2016-17, and the  expenditures  increased  by  107.84  per  cent  from ` 14990 crore  in  2015-16  to ` 31155 crore in 2016-17. Thus, the surplus transferable to Government of India was more in 2015-16 amounting to ` 65876 crore as compared to ` 30659 crore transferred in 2016-17.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3530 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-16
Subject: Development of Public Credit Registry
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: CHHEDI PASWAN

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †3530

TO BE ANSWERED  ON THE 16 TH  MARCH  2018/ PHALGUNA 25, 1939 (SAKA)

## Development  of Public Credit  Registry

## †3530.  SHRI CHHEDI PASWAN:

Will  the Minister  of FINANCE  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the Government  has constituted  a high  level  taskforce  for development  of Public  Credit  Registry  (PCR);
- (b) if so, the details  thereof;
- (c) whether  the constitution  of PCR  is likely  to assist in the assessment of credit  and fixation  of rate  from  banks  side; and
- (d) if so, the details  thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): With  regard  to the constitution of the Task  Force and the purposes that  it is likely   to  assist  in,   the  Reserve   Bank of India has apprised  that,  with  a view  to set up a transparent   and  comprehensive   Public   Credit   Registry   (an  extensive   database   of  credit information  for India that  is accessible  to all stakeholders)  that  would  help  in enhancing efficiency   of  the  credit   market,   increase   financial   inclusion,   improve   ease  of  doing business and help control  delinquencies,  it has constituted  a High  Level Task  Force in August  2017.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3529 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-16
Subject: Vaccine-Related Adverse Events
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: PONGULETI SRINIVASA REDDY

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3529 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 TH MARCH, 2018

## VACCINE - RELATED ADVERSE EVEN TS

## 3529. SHRI PONGULETI SRINIVASA REDDY:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  study  the  reported  rise  in  'adverse  events'  following vaccination in 2017 as compared to previous years; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof alon g with the highlights of the same?

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

- (a) & (b) : The reported rise in the number of Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) in 2017 compared to previous is because of better reporting as part of AEFI surveillance strengthening measure untaken. The 1529 serious AEFI cases reported in 2017 are far below the expectedlevel of serious AEFI cases based on volume of vaccine doses administered through routine immunization and background rate .

The  government  has  been  strengthening  the  Adverse  Events  Following  Immunization (AEFI) Surveillance System by undertaking trainings at all levels i.e. block, district States has been encouraged to report AEFI with Standard Operating Procedure. District and state AEFI committeeshave been formed to analyse such reported AEFI's. National AEFI secretariat has been formed and strengthen ed with additional manpower to encourage states/UTs for AEFI reporting and analys es of such cases.

The National AEFI Committee has been formed which consist s of experts (pediatricians, pathologists, microbiologists, immunologists, pharmacologists, representatives of regulators, disease surveillance experts, professional bodies, etc.). This committee m eets every quarter to study the status of AEFI surveillance system (including reporting of AEFI cases country and recommends actions to improve AEFI surveillance. The National AEFI Committee has met four times in 2017 for causality Assessment of AE FIs cases.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3528 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-16
Subject: CBDT Order for CIC Compliance
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: KINJARAPU RAM MOHAN NAIDU

## 3528-

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA

## TQ BEANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 16TH MARCH 2018

## SHRI RAM MOHAN NAIDU KINJARAPU:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- whether; the Central Board of Direct Taxes(CBDT) has issued any internal instructions in 2016 about the necessity of strict  compliance with orders  passed by the Central Information Commission and if SO, the details May
- the thereof;
- (b) Whether names and relevant details of all organisations availing income tax exemption has been uploaded on any website, if the details thereof; and SO,

'

- (c) The total number of organizations  availing tax exemption under each relevant section of the Income Tax Act; 1961, State/UT-wise?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Sir. The ' Central Board of Direct Taxes   (CBDT) has issued an internal instruction in 2016 reiterating the necessity of strict compliance with the orders passed by the Central Information Commission (CIC) Accordingly, vide letter dated 17.05.2016, CBDT instructed Pr.CCsIT and Pr.DsGIT to comply within the time fixed by the Commission. Yes; May
- {b) and (c) Information regarding organizations, which are availing tax exemption ~not maintained by CBDT in a centralised manner. However; details of charitable tax exemption mainly under section 10 section 11 of the IncomeAct, 1961 are available on website WWW tax
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Lok Sabha Question No. 3526 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-16
Subject: Proposals Received under Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitat
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: P.K.SREEMATHI TEACHER

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3526 TO BE ANSWERED ON  16.03.2018

## Proposals Received under Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitat

## 3526.  SHRIMATI P.K. SREEMATHI TEACHER:

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

- (a) whether  any  proposal  has  been  received  from  the  State  Government  of  Kerala  for financial  assistance  under  the  scheme  Integrated  Development  of  Wildlife  Habitat  and Green India Mission perspective plan;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the proposal has been approved and if so, the details thereof and if not, present status of the proposal; and
- (d) the details of funds released under the above said scheme during the last three years?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) and (b) Proposals have been received from the State Government of Kerala during the  financial  year  2017-18  for  financial  assistance  under  the  Centrally Sponsored Schemes of 'Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats'(IDWH)  for  protection and  conservation of wildlife and  its habitats.  However,  no  Prospective  Plan    has  been  submitted  by  the  State Government  under 'Green India Mission' during 2017-18.
- (c) The Ministry has approved Rs. 991.845 lakh during 2017-18 and released Rs. 900.834 lakh to the State Government of Kerala during 2017-18 under the Centrally Sponsored Schemes of IDWH.
- (d) Details  of  funds  released  under  the  Centrally  Sponsored  Schemes  of 'Integrated  Development  of  Wildlife  Habitat'  and  'Green  India  Mission' during the last three year are given below:

## (Rs. in lakhs)

| Name of the Scheme   | Years   | Years   | Years                                            |
|----------------------|---------|---------|--------------------------------------------------|
| Name of the Scheme   | 2014-15 | 2015-16 | 2016-17                                          |
| IDWH                 | 818.491 | 967.386 | 1928.42                                          |
| Green India Mission  | -       | 914.82  | 914.82 (Revalidated and no fresh fund released.) |
Lok Sabha Question No. 3525 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-16
Subject: Banks to Link SWIFT
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: C. MAHENDRAN

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3525

TO BE ANSWERED  ON THE 16 TH  MARCH  2018/ PHALGUNA 25, 1939 (SAKA)

## Banks to Link SWIFT

## 3525.  SHRI C. MAHENDRAN:

Will  the Minister  of FINANCE  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the Government  has recently  directed  banks  to link  SWIFT  (Society  for World   Interbank   Financial   Telecommunication System Platform) with their Core Banking  System  (CBS);
- (b) if so, the details  thereof  along  with  the reasons  behind  such a decision;
- (c) whether   the  Government   has  studied   in  detail   the  practical  difficulties   during   its implementation and if so, the details  thereof;  and
- (d) whether  this move will  check  fraud  activities  and if so, the details  thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  and  (b):   Reserve   Bank   of  India  (RBI)  has  informed   that,   in  the  wake   of  SWIFTrelated   fraud   involving   significant   amount   reported   recently   by   Punjab   National   Bank, RBI  has  reiterated   its  instructions regarding   'Cyber   Security   Controls   -  SWIFT'   and 'Cyber   Security   Controls   -  frauds  related   to  trade   finance   transactions   -  misuse   of SWIFT',  and mandated  banks  to implement  the prescribed  measures  for strengthening the SWIFT  operating  environment  in banks  within  the stipulated  deadlines.
- (d): The instructions  issued by  RBI aim to strengthen  SWIFT-related  operational  controls and reinforce  fraud prevention  and detection  frameworks  in place in banks,  with  a view to avoids misuse of SWIFT.
- (c): Further,  in view  of the rising  incidence  of frauds in the Indian  banking  system,  RBI has  constituted   an  Expert   Committee   to, inter-alia, look   into   the  factors   leading to increasing   incidence   of  frauds  in  banks,   and  the  measures   (including   information technology  interventions) needed to curb and  prevent  it.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3521 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-16
Subject: Size of New Notes
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: SHASHI THAROOR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3521

TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 th  MARCH, 2018/25 TH  PHALGUNA SAKA, 1939

## Size of New Notes

## QUESTION

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

(a)  whether  the  Government is aware that the new  Rs. 500 and Rs. 2,000 notes, issued from November 2016, are smaller in size than the old Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000 notes, such that the new notes have lost the easily identifiable 10mm difference in length that previously existed between notes of the three highest denominations, if so, the reasons behind this change;

(b) whether the Government recognises that the similarity in the sizes of the new notes to the existing  Rs.  100  note  causes  confusion  for  visually  impaired  citizens  in  distinguishing  such notes;

(c) if so, the steps taken/likely to be taken by the Government to address the same;

(d) whether the Government intends to take steps to ensure that visually impaired citizens are not further disadvantaged by changes in Government policy in relation to currency; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI P. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a): The sizes of banknotes of Rs. 500 and Rs 2000 denomination in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) series is 66mm X 150 mm and 66mm X 166 mm respectively, thereby maintaining a difference of more than 10 mm.

(b): The size of the existing 100 rupee note is 73mm X 157mm which is broader than the banknotes issued in the new series which have a height not more than 66 mm.

(c) to (e):  As size is one of the decisive features used to identify denomination of a banknote by a totally blind person, the same has been taken into account while designing the banknote. Also in the new series, vivid colors have been used to help the partially impaired persons to identify a banknote. In addition, banknotes of Rs 200, Rs 500 and Rs 2000 have additional tactile features in the form of bleed lines and identification mark to help the visually challenged to identify the banknote.

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## 3521.  DR. SHASHI THAROOR:
Lok Sabha Question No. 3520 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-16
Subject: Women Self Help Group Development Fund
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: LAKHAN LAL SAHU

## Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Financial Services

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. † 3520

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 th  March, 2018 /Phalguna 25, 1939 (Saka)

## Women Self Help Group Development Fund

† 3520 .  SHRI LAKHAN LAL SAHU:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  women's  Self  Help  Group  development  fund  has  been  set  up  is likely to be set up;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the objectives thereto;
- (c) whether the Government reviews the above said fund from time to time; and
- (d) the details of the funds released to the State of Chhattisgarh since its inception and the details of the utilization report for the above said fund?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): Women Self Help Groups (WSHGs) Development Fund has been set up in 2011-12 with the objective of addressing issues related to imbalances and State wise  disparities  in  the  SHG  Bank  Linkage  Programme  with  particular  focus  on women Self Help Groups (SHGs) in backward regions. The Fund is operated by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and covers 150 identified backward districts including Left Wing Extremism (LWE) Districts.

- (c): Yes Madam.

(d): Since inception of WSHG development fund, an amount of Rs. 447.42 lakh has been  released  to  anchor  agencies  in  Chhattisgarh  as  on  31 st December,  2017. Audited  annual  utilization  certificates  and  performance  reports  for  the  Fund  are submitted by NABARD to Government periodically.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3519 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-16
Subject: Corporate Tax  Rate
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: RANJANBEN BHATT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3519 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 16 TH  MARCH,  2018 25, PHALGUNA, 1939 (SAKA)

## CORPORATE TAX RATE

## 3519.  SHRIMATI RANJANBEN BHATT:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is considering to reduce corporate tax rate,  if so,  the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has taken any step so far in this direction; and
- (c) 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),(b)&(c)  Madam, there is no such proposal under consideration.  However,  the Finance Bill,  2018, introduced in the Parliament on 1 st February, 2018, inter alia, proposes to provide for reduced corporate income tax rate of 25 per cent in the case of a domestic company where its total turnover or the gross receipt in the previous year 2016-2017 does not exceed two hundred and fifty crore rupees.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3516 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-16
Subject: Viability of NHPS for Insurance Companies
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: C. N. JAYADEVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3516

TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 th  March 2018/ Phalguna 25, 1939 (Saka)

## Viability of NHPS for Insurance Companies

3516. SHRI C.N. JAYADEVAN

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that the insurance companies have informed Government that they will  not  be  able  to  bid  for  the  National  Health  Protection  Scheme  (NHPS) announced in the Union Budget for 2018-19 with the proposed annual premium of around ` 1000/- per family; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and Government's reaction thereto?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) No, Sir.
- (b) Does not rise.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 3515 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-16
Subject: Upgradation of District Hospitals
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: VIJAY KUMAR HANSDAK

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3515 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 TH MARCH, 2018

## UPG RADATION OF DISTRICT HOSPITALS

## 3515. SHRI VIJAY KUMAR HANSDAK:

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

- (a) whether the Union Government has received any proposal to upgrade the district hospit Sahebganj, Pakudd, Godda and Dumka districts under Santhal Pargana division of Jharkhand s model district hospital;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the time limit to set up such hospitals; 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) TheCentral Government had received a proposal under the National Health Mission for  strengthening  district  hospitals  of  Sahebganj,  Godda  and  Dumka  districts  in  Progr Implementation Plan of 2017 - 18.  An  in - principle  approval  was  granted  to  the  State  with  t he conditionality  that  State  will  carry  out  gap  analysis  for  various  services,  Human  Re infrastructure and equipment and send proposal to GoI for vetting.

- (c): Does not arise in respect of (a) and (babove.

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