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Lok Sabha Question No. 3307 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: Fiscal Consolidation Targets
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: GEETHA KOTHAPALLI

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3307

To be Answered on Friday, August 4, 2017/Shravana 13, 1939 (Saka)

## FISCAL CONSOLIDATION TARGETS

## 3307.   SHRIMATI KOTHAPALLI GEETHA:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the economists have urged the Government to stick to its fiscal consolidation targets in the medium term while supporting the idea of providing some budgetary leeway in the short term  to  help  to  pump  the  economy  as  private  investments  remain  elusive  in  the  face  of  tepid demand and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether inflation will make it difficult for  the  RBI  to  cut  rates  and  spur  demand  through monetary  actions  and  the  other  option  of  giving  a  fiscal  push  through  public  spending  is  also tricky if the fiscal deficit target has to be met and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the economists have opened for a conservative approach to the fiscal deficit target and increase its expenditure, especially to increase agricultural productivity and enhance support to the social sector and if so, the details thereof and the measures taken/being taken in this regard; and
- (d) whether the Indian economy is on a path of recovery despite uncertainty and volatility in the global economic situation and recorded a higher growth of 7.3 per cent in 2014-15 and if so, the comparative details thereof during each of the last three years and the current year?

## A N S W E R

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

- a) &  c):  Economists  have  given  their  opinions  on  possible  fiscal  consolidation  targets  to  the Government  from  time  to  time.  Scholarly  articles  relating  to  fiscal  consolidation  have  been compiled in volume-IV of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Review Committee's Report.
- b) Reserve Bank of India in its bimonthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2017-18 dated August 02, 2017 has reduced the policy repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) by 25 basis points.
- d) The details of growth in GDP at constant (2011-12) prices during last four years are given in following table:

| Year                                       |   2013- 14 |   2014- 15 |   2015- 16 |   2016- 17 |
|--------------------------------------------|------------|------------|------------|------------|
| Growth in GDP at constant (2011-12) prices |        6.4 |        7.5 |          8 |        7.1 |

The growth rate of the economy increased from 6.4 per cent in 2013-14 to 7.5 per cent in 2014-15 and 8.0 per cent in 2015-16 and remained above 7 per cent in 2016-17, despite adverse external headwinds.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3306 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: Clinical Test Policy
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: GOPAL CHINAYYA SHETTY

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

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 3306 TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 TH AUGUST, 2017

## CLINICAL TEST POLICY

## 3306. SHRI GOPAL SHETTY:

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

- (a)  the  details  of  the  research  works  carried  out  on  the  newly  developed  and  intr Aushadhi's and medicines under the AYUSH treatment procedure during the la st three years and the current year;
- (b) whether the Government has paid attention towards the slow pace at which new Aushadhi's are being developed under AYUSH procedure in the absence of any organisational system view of the implementation of clinic al test policy being adopted under the modern treatment facility; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)to  (c): The  Central  Government  has  set  up  four  Research  Councils,  namely Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM), Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS) and Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) which are involved in research activities, inter -alia including development of new Medicines.

The Council - wise details of completed projects on drug (Medicine) developed during last three years and current year are as below:

- (i) CCRAS: Drugs by the name AYUSH 82 (for Type II Diabetes Mellitus) and AYUSH SG (for rheumatoid arthritis) has been commercialized.
- (ii) CCRS: Drug namely D5 Chooranam has been filed patent (for Diabetes Mellitus).

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- (iii) CCRH: Drugs developed in Homoeopathy are as follows: -
1. Coleus forskohlii
2. Catharanthus roseus
3. Cyclosporinum
4. Azathioprium
5. Buxus sempervirens
6. Cynara scolymus
7. Persea americana
8. Withania somnifera

(iv) CCRUM: Patents have been filed for five Unani drugs on filariasis, hepatitis, ulcer, and malaria. In addition to above, the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSI so conducts  research  for  development  of  herbal  drugs  and  formulations. CSIR  has  developed BGR - 34 for diabetes, Risorine for tuberculosis and Anti - arthritis formulation for osteoarthritis.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3305 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: Refund of Investors Money
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: KIRIT SOMAIYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3305

ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 4TH AUGUST, 2017

[SHRAVANA 13, 1939 (SAKA)]

## REFUND OF INVESTORS MONEY

## QUESTION

3305. DR. KIRIT SOMAIYA:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्री

- (a) whether the Government has taken cognizance that M/s Alpic Finance Limited has not paid its investors money which was collected between 19982000 through secured redeemable debentures and if so, the details thereof,
- (b) whether this company went into liquidation in 2004 and the liquidation proceeds are lying with the Bank of India (BoI) for the past many years;
- (c) if so, the reasons for not paying/returning back the money to the investors of M/s Alpic Finance Limited; and
- (d)  the  time  by  which  the  investors  will  be  paid  back  their  hard  earned money?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS       (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

(

कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्रालर् में राज्र् मंत्री

श्री अर्जुन राम मेघवाल )

- (a) to (d) The Company viz M/s Alpic Finance Limited is under liquidation and the monies of bond holders are lying with the Bank of Baroda. The matter  regarding  payment  to  Bond  Holders  is  sub-judice      before  the Hon'ble High Court of Bombay.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3304 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: Transparent Promotion Policy for Army
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: ASADUDDIN OWAISI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3304

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH  AUGUST, 2017

## TRANSPARENT PROMOTION POLICY FOR ARMY

3304.  SHRI  ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  constituted  a  committee  to  suggest  more  transparent promotion policy for the army;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the composition of the committee and terms of reference for it;
- (d) the time by which the committee is likely to submit its report to the Government; and
- (e) the other steps taken or being taken by the Government for transparent promotion policy for army?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

र  ा रा य मं ी

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

(a) to (c): Yes, Madam. The Government had constituted a committee comprising  two  members  viz.  Lt.  Gen.  (Retd.)  G.S.  Katoch,  AVSM,  VSM  and Lt.  Gen.  (Retd.) A.K. Ahuja,  UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM** to examine and give their recommendations on the changes in promotion policy and the Quantified System of  Selection  (QSS)  for  officers  of  Indian  Army.    The  terms  of  reference  of  the committee were as below:-

- (i) To  study  and  recommend  appropriate  amendments  in  the  Quantified System of Selection (QSS) in order to infuse more objectivity, transparency and fairness in the system.
- (ii) To study and recommend the changes required in the Promotion policy presently followed in the Army.  This will cover aspects like method for calculation of vacancies, Cut-off CRs required,  Consideration of Special Review / Withdrawn and Deferred cases, Zone of consideration, Notional Empanelment etc.
- (iii) To suggest the Model Calendar of Selection Boards.
- (d) The committee has already submitted its report.
- (e) Bringing Transparency in promotion policy is a continuous process and all necessary steps are taken from time to time.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3302 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: Recapitalisation of Banks
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: R. GOPALAKRISHNAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3302

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH  August 2017/ Shravana 13, 1939 (SAKA)

## Recapitalisation of Banks

## 3302.   SHRI  R.  GOPALAKRISHNAN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  for  recapitalisation  of  State-owned  banks  under Indradhanush to revive these Public Sector Banks (PSBs);
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons for recapitalisation of these banks;
- (c) whether the Government has identified and directed few PSBs to raise funds on their own from the market and not to depend on Government's recapitalization plan; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (d):      Under  the  Indradhanush  Plan,  the  Government  of  India  proposed  to  make available Rs.70,000 crores out of budgetary allocations for four years as per the figures given below:-

| (i)   | Financial Year 2015 -16   | Rs. 25,000 crore   |
|-------|---------------------------|--------------------|
| (ii)  | Financial Year 2016-17    | Rs. 25,000 crore   |
| (iii) | Financial Year 2017-18    | Rs. 10,000 crore   |
| (iv)  | Financial Year 2018-19    | Rs. 10,000 crore   |
|       | Total                     | Rs. 70,000 crore   |

The  Government infused a sum of Rs. 25000 crore in 19 PSBs during financial year 2015-16  and  Rs.  24997.182  crore  into  16  PSBs  during  the  FY  2016-17.The  capital  is calculated  /  provided  keeping  in  view  overall  macroeconomic  scenario,  credit  estimation, Basel requirement and Reserve Bank of India recommendations, if any.

Government  has  also  allowed  all  PSBs  to  raise  capital  from  Public  markets  through Follow-on  Public  Offer  (FPO)  or  Qualified  Institutional  Placement  (QIP)  by  diluting Government of India holding upto 52% in phased manner based on their capital requirement, their  stock  performance,  liquidity,  market  conditions  etc.  The  Government  has  given permission to 13 PSBs (Allahabad Bank, Andhra Bank, Bank of India, Central Bank of India, Dena Bank, IDBI Bank, Indian Bank, Punjab National Bank, State Bank of India, Syndicate Bank, UCO Bank, United Bank of India and Vijaya Bank) to raise capital from the market through QIP / FPO / Preferential Allotment since April, 2016.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3301 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: Helicopters for Army
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: BALASUBRAMANIAM SENGUTTUVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3301

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH  AUGUST, 2017

## HELICOPTERS FOR ARMY

3301.  SHRI  B. SENGUTTUVAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government has received any proposal from the Army to have at least three  squadrons of heavy-duty  attack and transport helicopters under its own exclusive control for disposal and quick dispatch for tactical purposes;
- (b) if so, the details of the proposal received from the army, including the attack and transport  helicopters  preferred  by  the  army  and  the  forward  divisions  of  the  army  that require them;
- (c) whether the Government has accorded the proposal of the army to have a mini Air Force at its disposal and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether any follow-up order has been placed with any foreign ordnance company to fulfil the requirement of the Army and if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

(a) to (d): The  Government  undertakes  continuous  assessment  of  the capacity  and  preparedness  of  Indian  Army  to  meet  any  operational requirement. Based upon this assessment, induction of suitable capabilities in terms of personnel, state of the art weapon and equipments, including air capabilities, is undertaken from time to time.

No follow-up order has so far been placed with any foreign ordnance company for procurement of Attack helicopters.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3299 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: Repercussion of Six Months Maternity Leave
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI

THE MINISTER OF STATE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3299 ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 4th AUGUST, 2017/ SHRAVANA 13, 1939 (SAKA)

## REPERCUSSION OF SIX MONTHS MATERNITY LEAVE

## QUESTION

3299.  SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्री

- (a)  whether the Government has taken cognizance of the fact that the sixmonths maternity leave could cause non-recruitment of female employees in the corporate sector and if so, the steps initiated by the Government to counter this possible repercussion in the corporate sector;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  intends  to  make  any  law  to  reserve  certain number of seats for women employees in this sector; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

(SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

IN THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्रालर् में राज्र् मंत्री

( श्री अर्जयन राम मेघवाल )

(a):-  The  Government  is  of  the  opinion  that  with  the  enforcement  of  the Maternity  Benefit  (Amendment)  Act,  2017,  more  and  more  women  workers would  be  inclined  to  seek  employment  which  will  lead  to  increase  in employment preferences for women. There are stringent provisions under the Maternity Benefit, Act, 1961 as well as in the Equal Remuneration Act, 1974 for prevention of discriminatory practices against women work force, including recruitments.

- (b) & (c):- No such proposal is under consideration before the Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3295 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent Girls
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: BODH SINGH BHAGAT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3295

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.08.2017

## RAJIV GANDHI SCHEME FOR EMPOWERMENT OF ADOLESCENT GIRLS

## 3295.     SHRI BODHSINGH BHAGAT:

Will the MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is considering to approve the implementation of Rajiv Gandhi Scheme  for  Empowerment  of  Adolescent  Girls  Sabla  in  all  51  districts  of  Madhya Pradesh;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the time by which it is likely to be approved; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c):  The Scheme for Adolescent Girls (SAG) (earlier named as Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent Girls), a Centrally-sponsored scheme introduced in the year  2010-11  is  implemented  in  205  districts  across  the  States/UTs.   As  of  now  the scheme is operational only in fifteen districts  viz. Sheopur, Rajgarh, Sidhi,  Neemuch, Jhabua,  Tikamgarh,  Rewa,  Bhind,  Damoh,  Indore,  Sagar,  Jabalpur,  Bhopal,  Betul, Balaghat in the State of Madhya Pradesh. The budgetary allocation for the scheme for the year 2017-18 is Rs. 460 crore, as such the scheme cannot be implemented in all the districts at present.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3293 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: Roads in Bordering Areas
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: PREM DAS RAI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3293

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH  AUGUST, 2017

## ROADS IN BORDERING AREAS

3293.  SHRI  PREM DAS RAI:

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

- (a) whether the border areas of the country are inaccessible by roads leading to delay in supplies reaching defence forces;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the status of border infrastructure, particularly roads and bridges indicating road constructed and under construction at present; and
- (c) the total outlay of funds required to upgrade infrastructure in bordering areas?

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(a) to (c): There  are  some  locations  along  the  borders  which  are  not connected by the road.  Supplies to these locations are being maintained through aerial means.

A  five  year  (2015-2020)  Long  Term  Roll  on  Works  Plan  for  new construction  /  upgradation  of  530  roads  (17300  kms)  with  an  outlay  of Rs.56954 crores  has  been  approved  for  execution  by  BRO  in  the  border regions of the country.  Out of 530 roads, 373 roads are in various stages of construction.    In  addition,  73  Indo-China  Border  Roads  along  Northern Borders  are  approved  for  construction.    Out  of  this  27  roads  have  been completed  and  balance  roads  are  planned  for  completion  by  December, 2022.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3292 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: National Sports Injury Centre
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: T.G. VENKATESH BABU

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3292 TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 TH AUGUST , 2017

## NATIONAL SPORTS INJU RY CENTRE

## 3292. SHRI VENKATESH BABU T.G.:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the problems being faced by the sportsmen in ge proper healthcare treatment in case of various physical injuries, if so, the details there
- (b) whether the Government has any proposals to set up National Sports Injury centre country and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the estimated cost of the project and the salient features of the centre; and
- (d) the timeline by which the said c entre is expected to be set up?

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

(a) to (d): Since  Health  is  a  State  subject,  it  is  primarily  the  responsibility  of  t Governments to provide adequate health care facilities to get medical treatment in respec various diseases including physical injuries.

However, in so far as Central Government Hospitals i.e. Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospit and Lady Hardinge Medical College & Associated Hospitals are concerned, there is no such proposal under consideration of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare at present.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3289 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: F-16 Fighter Jets
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3289

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH  AUGUST, 2017

## F-16 FIGHTER JETS

3289.  DR. C. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

j{kk ea=h

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  World's  largest  armament  company  from  the  United  States  has recently signed a pact with an Indian company to produce the latest version of its F-16 fighter jets in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the terms and conditions for this agreement; and
- (c) the  time  by  which  F-16  fighter  jets  are  likely  to  be  produced  and  inducted  in Indian Air Force?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

र  ा रा य मं ी

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

(a) to (c): Any future procurement of fighter jets for the Indian Air Force would be undertaken under the extant procurement procedures.  There is no immediate proposal to procure F-16 fighter jets for the Indian Air Force. Details of agreements entered into by Indian companies in this regard are not held by Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3288 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: New Health Policy
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: MAULANA BADRUDDIN AJMAL, HEMANT TUKARAM GODSE

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3288 TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 TH AUGUST , 2017

## NEW HEALTH POLICY

## 3288. SHRI BADRUDDIN AJMAL: SHRI GODSE HEMANT TUKARAM:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  new  health  policy  to  accord  adequate  importance AYUSH system in the country; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a) &(b):     The National Health Policy, 2017 focuses on mainstreaming and integrati AYUSH  into  healthcare  delivery  through  co - location,  cross  referrals,  and  integration  with primary healthcare protocol. The policy also recognizes the need to nurture AYU SH system of medicine,  through  development  of  infrastructural  facilities  of  teaching  institutions,  i quality  control  of  drugs,  capacity  building  of  institutions  and  professionals.  In  ad recognizes the need for building research and public health skills for preventive and promotive healthcare.

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