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Lok Sabha Question No. 364 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-03
Subject: Tribal Health Care Project
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: PARAYAMPARANBIL KUTTAPPAN BIJU, SHOBHA KARANDLAJE

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 364 TO BE ANSWERED ON 3 RD FEBRUARY, 2017

## TRIBAL HEALTH CARE P ROJECT

## 364. SHRI P.K. BIJU:

## KUMARI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to start Tribal Health Care Research Programme (THCRP by the Central Counci l for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS);
- (b) if so, the aims and objectives thereof;
- (c) the details of target set for 2016 - 17 and achievement made so far under THCRP; and
- (d) the number of tribals likely to be covered under the said project?

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

- (a) & (b): The Tribal Health Care Research Program (THCRP) was started by the Central Council  for  Research  in  Ayurvedic  Sciences  (CCRAS),  an  autonomous  organization  under Central Government in 1982. The project involves studies of the living condition of triba e including health Traditions (LHT); use of common medicinal plants in the area; propagati knowledge about hygiene and prevention of diseases; and extending medical aid at door s The objectives of the project are as under:
- (i) Provide health care fac ility to tribal population;
- (ii) Promote healthy living among tribes; and
- (iii) Collect  and  document  the  folk  claims  and  local  health  traditions  to  ena research etc.
- (c): The targets and progress under the project during FY 2016 - 17 are as under:
- (i) Population co vered (target): 80,000
- (ii) Population covered (actual): 89120
- (iii) Documentation of folklore/LHT (target): 160
- (iv) Documentation of folklore/LHT (actual): 125
- (d): Same as (c) above .
Lok Sabha Question No. 361 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-03
Subject: Condition of People in Mental Homes
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: T.G. VENKATESH BABU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 361

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.02.2017

## CONDITION OF PEOPLE IN MENTAL HOMES

## 361. SHRI VENKATESH BABU T.G:

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

- (a)   whether the Government has taken note of the pathetic conditions of people living in mental homes across the country and the report of the condition of the Government run care home in Delhi where three hundred mentally challenged had reportedly died in the last few years;
- (b)   if so, the details thereof;
- (c)   whether the Government has sought any report from the States on the condition of mental homes and issued any directions to protect the lives of people living there and issued any advisory in this regard;
- (d)   if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)   if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI KRISHANA RAJ)

- (a) to (e) Relief for the disabled is primarily a State subject by virtue of entry 9 of the State list of the Constitution of India. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, has informed that in pursuant  to  the  direction  of  the  Hon'ble  Supreme  Court  of  India,  the  Ministry  undertook  physical verification of the actual state of affairs existing in 43 Government Mental Health Institutions situated among different States including Delhi. The observations/recommendations emanating therefrom were reviewed by the Secretary, Department of Health & Family Welfare, GOI. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare  has  also  issued  advisories  to  the  concerned  Chief  Secretaries  of  relevant  States/Union Territories where the Mental Health Institutions are situated highlighting the observations/recommendation of the inspections teams has also been sent to 20 th  August, 2015.

Apart  from  the  above,  the  National  Commission  for  Women  (NCW)  in  collaboration  with  National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore conducted a Research Study in 10 Mental hospitals on addressing the concerns of women admitted to Psychiatric Institutions in India. The study was initiated in July, 2015 whereupon NCW submitted the Report to Ministry of Health & Family Welfare on 15 th  July, 2016.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 360 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-03
Subject: Cess of Crude Oil
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: BHAGWANTH KHUBA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE *****

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 360

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 3 RD  FEBRUARY, 2017 MAGHA 14, 1938 (SAKA)

## CESS OF CRUDE OIL

## 360. SHRIBHAGWANTH KHUBA:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: (a)  whether  the  Government  intends  to  increase  the  rate  of  cess  on  domestically produced crude as the oil price increase; and

- (b) if so, the details and the steps taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a):Nosuch proposal is under consideration at present.

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

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Lok Sabha Question No. 359 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-03
Subject: Baby Foods
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: DUSHYANT CHAUTALA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 359 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03 RD FEBRUARY , 201 7

## BABY FOODS

## 359. SHRI DUSHYANT CHAUTALA:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that as per study the health of more than 14 million babies in the country is at risk as baby food companies flout laws and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has also conducted any study to find out the baby food companies which are violating Infant Milk Substitute (IMS) Act; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and what ki of actions have been taken by the Government in this regard to ensure child health in the country?

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

## (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

(a) to (c): The Government is aware of the fact that  the best source of nutrition for ba mother's  milk.  As  informed by  the  Food  Safety  and  Standards  Authority  of  India  and  the Ministry  of  Women  and  Child  Development ,  nostudy  has  been  conducted  by  them  on  the subject.  However, under the National Health Mission, several steps have been taken in al and UTs to im prove health of children. These include:

- i. Promotion  of  early  initiation  and  exclusive  breastfeeding  for  first  six  month appropriate Infant and Young Child Feeding practices inassociation with the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
- ii. Mother's  Abs olute  Affection (MAA)  programme  launched  in 2016  to  improve breastfeeding coverage and appropriate breastfeeding practices in the country.
- iii. Observation of Village Health and Nutrition Days for provision of maternal and c health services and creating a wareness on maternal and child care including health and nutrition education.
Lok Sabha Question No. 357 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-03
Subject: Guidelines for Army Personnel
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: (SMT.) RATNA DE(NAG), PARVESH SAHIB SINGH, SULTAN  AHMED, UDAY PRATAP SINGH, SAUGATA ROY, NANABHAU FALGUNRAO PATOLE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.357

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 RD  FEBRUARY, 2017

## GUIDELINES FOR ARMY PERSONNEL

357. DR. RATNA DE (NAG):

SHRI PARVESH SAHIB SINGH:

SHRI SULTAN AHMED:

SHRI UDAY PRATAP SINGH:

PROF. SAUGATA ROY:

SHRI NANA PATOLE:

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

- (a) whether the Government has formulated any guidelines for the Army personnel / Jawans using social media for lodging their grievances;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether    any  inquiry  has  been  conducted  looking  into  the  authenticity  and veracity of such recent incidences reported on social media; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  corrective  measures  taken  and  the grievances redressal mechanism set up by the Government in this regard?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

रक्षा राज्य मंत्री

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

(a) to (d): The  information  is  being  collected  and  will  be  laid  on  the Table of the House.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 356 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-03
Subject: Traditional Knowledge Digital Library
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: BAIJAYANT "JAY" PANDA

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 356 TO BE ANSWERED ON 3 RD FEBRUARY, 2017

## TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDG E DIGITAL LIBRARY

## 356. SHRI BAIJAYANT JAY PANDA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has formalised any plan for having public access to the Tradi Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) database;
- (b ) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) the number and details of cases where the usage of TKDL database has proved as an effe deterrent against biopiracy and resulted in protection of traditional knowledge; and
- (e)the number of pre -grant opposition cases, filed by TKDL, pending at various internation patent offices?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b) : Yes, the Government of India vide its National Intellectual Property Rights ( Policy agreed that Public research institutions should be allowed access to TKDL for f R&D. Possibility of  using T KDL for further R&D by private sector may also be explored, provided necessary safeguards are in place to prevent misappropriation'.
- (c) : Does not arise.
- (d) & (e) : As per the information provided by the TKDL Unit, Council for Scientific Industrial Research (CSIR), the implementing agency of TKDL Project, in 219 cases, the usage of TKDL database has proved as an effective deterrent against bio - piracy and thereby resulted in protection of traditional knowledge. Around 700 pre -grant opposit ion cases filed by TKDL, are pending at various international patent offices.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 355 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-03
Subject: National Fund for BPL People
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNPURIA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 355 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03 RD FEBRUARY , 201 7

## NATIONAL FUND FOR BP L PEOPLE

## 355. SHRI SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNAPURIA:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to et up a National fund in order to bear all the expenses of patients living below the poverty line and suffering from cancer and other cardiac diseases;
- (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

## (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

(a) to (c): The Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) has been set up for providing for financial assistance to patients, living below poverty line who are suffering from major life thr diseases,  to  receive  medical  treatment  at  any  of  the  super  specialty  Government  hospi institutes  or  oth er  Government  hospitals  as  per  guidelines  of  the  Scheme. The  financial assistance to such patients is released as a one time grant, to the Medical Superintende hospital in which the patient is receiving treatment. Financial powers have been delega ted to the Medical  Superintendents/Directors  of  some  selected  hospitals/institutes  to  sanction  fi assistance up to Rs. 2,00,000/ - in each eligible case reporting for treatment in their respect Hospital/Institute and upto Rs. 5,00,000/ - in emergen cy cases. For all other cases, where the amount of treatment exceeds Rs.2.00 lakh, the hospitals refer the cases to the RAN headqu for sanction of financial assistance .
Lok Sabha Question No. 354 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-03
Subject: Diet under Supplementary Nutrition Programme
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: HARI BABU KAMBHAMPATI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN & CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOKSABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 354

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.02.2017

## 'DIET UNDER SUPPLEMENTARY NUTRITION PROGRAMME'

## 354. DR. KAMBHAMPATI HARIBABU

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

- (a) whether the Government has customised the diet under Supplementary Nutrition Programme in fluoride affected areas;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  plans  to  have  more  calcium  based  food  in  Supplementary  Nutrition Programme in fluoride affected areas; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF  WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI KRISHNA RAJ)

(a) to (d) The interventions for prevention and management  of fluorosis mainly include supplementation  of  Vitamins  C  &  D,  Calcium,  antioxidants,  health  education  and  treatment  of malnutrition.  Accordingly,  for  the  prevention  and  management  of  malnutrition,  under  the  Integrated Child  Development  Services  (ICDS)  Scheme,  Supplementary  Nutrition  is  provided  to  Pregnant  & Lactating Mothers and Children below six years in order to bridge the gap between the Recommended Dietary  Allowance  (RDA)  and  Average  Dietary  Intake  (ADI).    The  Revised  Nutritional  and  Feeding Norms for Supplementary Nutrition in ICDS Scheme issued by the Ministry on 24.2.2009 provide for fortification of supplementary nutrition with essential micro-nutrients including calcium.

Further, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, is implementing the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Fluorosis (NPPCF), for the Comprehensive management of fluorosis, including Capacity building for prevention, diagnosis and management of fluorosis cases.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 352 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-03
Subject: Customs Exemptions on Life-Saving and Cancer Drugs
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: ANOOP MISHRA

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

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 352

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 3 RD  FEBRUARY, 2017 MAGHA 14, 1938 (SAKA)

## CUSTOMS EXEMPTIONS ON LIFE-SAVING AND CANCER DRUGS

## 352. SHRI ANOOP MISHRA:

(a) whether the Government proposes to withdraw customs duty exemption on life

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: saving cancer drugs; and (b) if so, the details thereof and reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

## (a):There is no such proposal is under consideration at present. (b):  Does not arise in view of reply to (a) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 350 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-03
Subject: Utilisation of Foreign Exchange Reserves
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: VIRENDRA  KUMAR

(a) the details of the utilisation of India's foreign exchange reserves during the last three years and current year;

- (b) whether the Government has incurred loss in this process;
- (c) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the corrective steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d) India's foreign exchange reserves (FER) increased  from US$ 341.6 billion at end March 2015 to US$ 360.2 billion at end March 2016 and US$ 360.8 billion as on 20 th January 2017. India's foreign exchange reserves (FER) comprise foreign currency assets, gold, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) and Reserve Tranche Position (RTP) with the  IMF.    The  level  of  foreign  exchange  reserves  is  largely  the  outcome  of  Reserve Bank of India's intervention in the foreign exchange market to stabilise the rupee value. In line with the principles of preserving the long-term value of the reserves in terms of purchasing power, minimizing risk and volatility in returns and maintaining liquidity, the Reserve  Bank  of  India  holds  foreign  currency  assets  (FCAs)  in  major  convertible currency  instruments.    These  include  deposits  with  other  country  central  banks,  the Bank  for  International  Settlements  and  top-rated  foreign  commercial  banks,  and  in securities  representing  debt  of  sovereigns  and  supranational  institutions,  etc.  The Government and the RBI closely monitor the situation and take appropriate policies as and when required.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 349 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-03
Subject: Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: VINOD CHAVDA

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 349 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03 RD FEBRUARY , 201 7

## SANSAD ADARSH GRAM Y OJANA

## 349. SHRI VINOD LAKHAMASHI CHAVDA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any plan to provide mini hospital facilities in Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has any plan to provide special fund for mini hosp tal facilities in Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a) & (b): As per the information received form Ministry of Rural Development ,t he Gram Panchayats adopted under Sa nsad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) prepare the village Development Plans (VDP) containing prioritised time - bound  activities for holistic progress of the  GP  through  convergence  of various  central  and  state  government  schemes  apart  from leveraging CSR. The achievement of programme objectives is intended through the convergen and  implementation  of  existing  Government  Schemes  and  Programmes  without  allocating additional  funds. Under the  National  Health  Mission,  there  is  no  provision  for  mini hospital facilities at village level.
- (c): Does not arise in view of (a) and (b) above
Lok Sabha Question No. 348 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-03
Subject: Projects under Make in India Programme
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: MIDHUN REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.348

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 RD  FEBRUARY, 2017

## PROJECTS UNDER MAKE IN INDIA PROGRAMME

## 348. SHRI  P.V. MIDHUN REDDY:

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

- (a) whether several projects under Make in India programme in the defence sector are pending for long;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether    the  Government  is  unable  to  finalise  the  strategic  partnership  in  this regard;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (e) the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

रक्षा राज्य मंत्री

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

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

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## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 348 FOR ANSWER ON 3.2.2017

(a) & (b):    Capital acquisition of defence equipment is carried out as per the Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP), which stipulates a time schedule for completion of the procurement cycle.  However, the time taken to undertake capital  procurement  of  defence  equipment  depends  on  the  nature  and complexity of  the  equipment  being  procured.    The  procurement  of  defence equipment involves rigorous trials, after which detailed bid evaluations and comprehensive commercial negotiations have to be undertaken. Nonetheless, under the DPP-2016, Government has laid down provisions for ensuring swift decision making and effective implementation of the procurement process. Defence Procurement Procedure focuses on achieving the 'Make in India' vision by according priority to 'Buy (Indian - IDDM (Indian Designed, Developed  and  Manufactured)),  'Buy  (Indian)'  and  'Buy  &  Make  (Indian)' categories over Buy (Global) category of capital procurement.  During the last two  financial  years  2014-15  and  2015-16),  73  contracts  involving  a  value  of Rs.72,303.34 crore were signed with Indian vendors.  During the same period, 85  cases  involving  Rs.1,60,362  crore  have  been  accorded  Acceptance  of Necessity (AON) by Defence Acquisition Council under the 'Buy (Indian)' 'Buy & Make (Indian)' and 'Buy & Make' categories. (c)  to  (e):      The  Dhirendra  Singh  Committee  has  recommended  a  'Strategic Partnership Model' for creating capacity in the private sector on a long-term basis  over  and  above  the  capacity  and  infrastructure  that  exists  in  Public Sector  Units.    However,  the  policy  and  criteria  for  selection  of  Strategic Partners, is to be finalised after wider consultations with all stakeholders.

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