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Lok Sabha Question No. 2315 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Regional Centre of National School of Drama
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: MURALI MOHAN MAGANTI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2315 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.07.2017

## REGIONAL CENTRE OF NATIONAL SCHOOL OF DRAMA

## 2315. SHRI M.MURALI MOHAN:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  open  a  regional  office/chapter  of National School of Drama at Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the time by which it is likely to be opened?

## MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR CULTURE & TOURISM

## (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

## ANSWER

- (a)to(c):   A Sub-Committee constituted by National School of Drama (NSD) an autonomous  organisation  under  Ministry  of  Culture    considered  the  proposal from Government of Andhra Pradesh for opening of Regional Centre of NSD at Rajahmundry,  Andhra  Pradesh.  The  Committee  deliberated  on  the  issue  at length and observed that the degree/diploma/certificate course proposed to be offered at Regional Centre will not be recognised until & unless NSD has legal status  by  declaring  it  as  an  Institution  of  National  Importance  by  special legislation. The proposal to declare NSD  as an Institution of National Importance  is  under  active  consideration  of  the  Government.  Hence,  the Committee  suggested  that  the  matter  regarding  opening  of  NSD's  Centre  in Andhra  Pradesh  may  be  deferred  till  such  time  the  status  of  Institution  of National Importance is granted to NSD.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2314 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Promotion of Tourism in Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: NATUBHAI GOMANBHAI PATEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†2314 ANSWERED ON 31.07.2017

## PROMOTION OF TOURISM IN DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI

## †2314. SHRI NATUBHAI GOMANBHAI PATEL:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken initiative to promote tourism in the budget of the current year;
- (b) if so, the names of States identified for promotion of tourism;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to promote tourism in Dadra and Nagar Haveli;
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  time  by  which  it  is  likely  to  be done; and
- (e)
- if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a) to (e): The Ministry of Tourism promotes India as a holistic destination and as part of its on-going activities, releases print, electronic, online and outdoor media campaigns in the international and domestic  markets,  under  the  Incredible  India  brand-line,  to  promote tourism  products  and  destinations  of  the  country.      The  Ministry  of Tourism also promotes the tourism products and destinations including Dadra & Nagar Haveli through its websites and publicity and promotional material  produced  by  it  from  time  to  time.  In  addition,  a  series  of promotional activities are undertaken in the international and domestic markets through the Indiatourism Offices. These include participation in travel  fairs  and  exhibitions;  organising  road  shows,      seminars  & workshops; organizing and supporting Indian food and cultural festivals; publication of brochures; hosting media personalities, tour operators and opinion  makers  under  the  Hospitality  Programme  of  the  Ministry,  etc. The Ministry of Tourism provides financial assistance to stakeholders for promotion  of  tourism  in  the  international  and  domestic  markets  under the Marketing Development Assistance Scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2312 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Higher Education Cess
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: LADU KISHORE SWAIN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION AND LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2312 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.07.2017

## Higher Education Cess

## 2312. SHRI LADU KISHORE SWAIN:

Will  the  Minister  of  HUMAN  RESOURCE  DEVELOPMENT  be  pleased  to state:

- (a) the total amount collected under the head Higher Education Cess during the last

three years and the current year; (b) the amount received, allocated and spent under this Cess during the said period; and (c) the details of the distribution of this Cess across various schemes/ programmes?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI UPENDRA KUSHWAHA)

(a)  The  total  amount  collected  under  the  Head  Secondary  and  Higher  Education Cess (SHEC) during the last three years and the current year (upto June, 2017) is Rs. 32613.33 crore.

(b)  &  (c):  Higher  Education  Cess  and  funds  required  for  Secondary  and  Higher Education are directly allocated through budgetary provisions..

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2311 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Kendriya Vidyalaya in Kerala
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: SURESH KODIKUNNIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2311 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.07.2017

## KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA IN KERALA

## 2311. SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH:

Will  the  Minister  of  HUMAN  RESOURCE  DEVELOPMENT  be  pleased  to state:

- (a)      whether  the  Government  proposes  to  open  a  new  Kendriya  Vidyalaya  in Kottarakara of Kerala; and
- (b)       if so, the details thereof and the progress made so far in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI UPENDRA KUSHWAHA)

- (a):      Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) are opened primarily to cater to the educational needs  of  the  wards  of  transferable  Central  Government  Employees  including Defence  personnel  on  receipt  of  a  proposal  in  the  prescribed  proforma  from  a Ministry  /  Department  of  Govt.  of  India  /  State  Governments  /  Union  Territory Administration thereby committing the availability of requisite resources for setting up a new KV as well as on the availability of necessary sanction of the Government.
- (b):       There  is  no  sanction  of  the  Government  for  opening  of  a  new  KV  at Kottarakara,  Distt.  Kollam  (Kerala).  Kendriya  Vidyalaya  Sangathan  (KVS)  has informed  that  it  has  received  a  proposal  from  the  State  Government  of  Kerala  for opening of a new KV at Kottarakara, which has been found to be fulfilling the prerequisites for opening of a new KV under the civil sector.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2309 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Skill Development
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: KAMLESH  PASWAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2309 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.07.2017

## Skill Development

2309. SHRI KAMLESH PASWAN: Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has set up Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Kaushal Kendra for skill development in the country; (b) if so, the number and the details thereof along with the objectives, State-wise including Uttar Pradesh; and

(c) the total allocation of funds sanctioned and released under the said scheme?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (Dr. MAHENDRA NATH PANDEY)

(a)  &  (b):  Yes,  Madam.  The  University  Grants  Commission  (UGC)  has  set  up  Deen  Dayal Upadhyay KAUSHAL Kendras in the country with a view to create skilled manpower for industry requirements at various levels. These KAUSHAL Kendras impart skill based vocational education for  skill  development  and  maintain  a  pyramidical  structure  of  student  enrolment  with  respect  to Diploma/  Advance  Diploma/  B.Voc/  M.Voc  etc.  Detail  guidelines  for  Deen  Dayal    Upadhyay KAUSHAL Kendras in Universities and Colleges are available at http://www.ugc.ac.in/pdfnews/4880344\_Amended-KAUSHAL.pdf . UGC has intimated that 63 institutions across various states have been approved so far under the scheme of Deen Dayal Upadhyay KAUSHAL Kendras which includes seven institutions in Uttar Pradesh. The details of the approved institutions and trades recommended in respective Institutions are available at http://www.ugc.ac.in/skill/pdf/Kaushal\_List\_recommended.pdf . (c): UGC has also intimated that under the Deen Dayal Upadhyay KAUSHAL Kendras scheme, an allocation of Rs. 170.45 crore has been made during 2015-17 out of which Rs. 107.63 crore has been released.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2308 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Tax Holidays for Start-ups
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: S.P. MUDDAHANUMEGOWDA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY & PROMOTION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2308.

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE  31 ST  JULY, 2017.

## TAX HOLIDAYS FOR START-UPS

## 2308.  SHRI S.P. MUDDAHANUME GOWDA:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state:

## वाणिज् यवव द्यग ं ्री

- (a) whether it is true that the start-ups are demanding for extending tax holidays to seven years from the current three years;
- (b) if so, the reasons and justification for their demand;
- (c) whether the Ministry has taken up this issue with the Ministry of Finance and if so, the details and the present status thereof; and
- (d) the extent to which the longer tax holidays are likely to help entrepreneurs?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज् यवव द्यग ााज् यं ्रीस् वतं ््रभााा(स्रींतंरीिरंमलााीरीतंाांि( THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRIMATI NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

- (a): As per information available with this department, no such demand has been  received  for  extending  tax  holidays  to  seven  years  from  the current three years.
- (b) to (d): Question do not arise in view of above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2307 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Appointments on Compassionate Ground
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY, SHER SINGH GHUBAYA, CHINTAMANI MALVIYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2307 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.07.2017

## Appointments on Compassionate Ground

†2307. DR. RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY: SHRI SHER SINGH GHUBAYA: PROF. CHINTAMANI MALVIYA:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of pending appointments on compassionate grounds in the Navodaya Vidyalayas during the last three years and the present year, post-wise and year-wise; and
- (b) the steps taken/likely to be taken by the Government to fill up these vacancies?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI UPENDRA KUSHWAHA)

- (a) : Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has informed that during the last three years and the present year, the details of pending appointments on compassionate grounds, post wise and year wise are as under:
- (b): Till date, NVS has given 258 appointments on compassionate grounds as per their eligibility in different categories. Presently, no vacancies under compassionate appointment quota are available in NVS.

| S. No.   | Category of posts earmarked for appointment on compassionate grounds   | Year-wise Number of pending cases   | Year-wise Number of pending cases   | Year-wise Number of pending cases   | Year-wise Number of pending cases   |
|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|
|          | Category of posts earmarked for appointment on compassionate grounds   | 2014-15                             | 2015-16                             | 2016-17                             | 2017-18                             |
| 1.       | LDC/ Storekeeper                                                       | 12                                  | 16                                  | 5                                   | 0                                   |
| 2.       | MTS                                                                    | 11                                  | 11                                  | 5                                   | 0                                   |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2305 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Functionaries of Universities
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: ANUPAM HAZRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2305 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.07.2017

## Functionaries of Universities

## 2305.  DR. ANUPAM HAZRA:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  posts  of  Visitor,  Chancellor,  Vice  Chancellor  (VC)  and  Pro-ViceChancellor of Central Universities are beyond the jurisdiction of notifications/circulars of Central Secretariat manual of office procedure; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. MAHENDRA NATH PANDEY)

(a)&(b): The  Central  Secretariat  Manual  of  Office  Procedure  brought  out  by  the Ministry  of  Personnel,  Public  Grievances  and  Pension,  Department  of  Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Government of India prescribes procedures for secretariat work for those employees who serve in the Central Secretariat. It is not applicable to the posts  of  Visitor,  Chancellor,  Vice  Chancellor  and  Pro-Vice  Chancellor  of  the  Central Universities.  The  Central  Universities  are  autonomous  institutions  governed  under  the provisions  of  their  respective  Acts  and  Statutes,  Ordinances  and  Regulations  framed thereunder.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2304 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Irregularities in Law Academy
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: SAUGATA ROY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2304 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 st  July, 2017

## Irregularities in Law Academy

2304. PROF. SAUGATA ROY: Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a)  whether  the  Kerala  Law  Academy,  Thiruvananthapuram  is  affiliated  with  Kerala University; (b) if so, the details thereof including the affiliation number and date of affiliation; (c) whether  University  Grants  Commission  (UGC)  gives/has  given  any  financial assistance/funds for any programme/projects of the University of Kerala and the Kerala Law Academy; (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e)  whether  the  UGC  or  Government  has  noticed  that  a  number  of  irregularities  are reportedly  going  on  in  Kerala  Law  Academy  including  the  matter  relating  to  the qualifications of the Principal of the institute?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. MAHENDRA NATH PANDEY)

(a) & (b): Yes Madam. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has informed that the Kerala Law Academy Law College is included under Section 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956 and is a college affiliated to Kerala University. (c)  &  (d):      UGC  has  allocated  a  grant  of  Rs.15,76,00,000/-  to  University  of  Kerala under General Development Assistance Scheme during XII plan period. Out of this, a grant of Rs.6,30,40,000/- has already been released to the university. Besides, a grant of  Rs.1,92,50,000/- (non-recurring- 90,00,000/- + recurring-1,02,50,000/-) has been allocated  to  University  of  Kerala  under  the  scheme  of  Preservation  and  Promotion  of Endangered and Indigenous Languages and a grant of Rs.1,10,50,000/- (non-recurring90,00,000/- + recurring-20,50,000/-) has already been released. (e): UGC has  received  two  complaints  from  students  of  Kerala  Law  Academy.  The

- complaints have been forwarded to the Director, Department of Collegiate Education, Thiruvananthapuram for necessary action.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2303 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Fuel Economy Standards
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: DUSHYANT CHAUTALA

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2303 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 st  JULY, 2017

## FUEL ECONOMY STANDARDS

## 2303. SHRI DUSHYANT CHAUTALA:

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Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government has taken steps to promote fuel economy standards for the new vehicles;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has fixed a target for achieving fleet fuel efficiency of 18.2 km. per litre during the current year; and
- (d)  if so, the details and the present status thereof along with the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS  (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

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(a)  & (b):   Ministry of Power has issued average fuel consumption standards for cars vide notification dated 23 rd April, 2015. Accordingly, Ministry of Road Transport  and  Highways  has  adopted  this  procedure  under  Central  Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 vide notification dated 4 th October, 2016.  The standards relate to the Corporate Average Fuel Consumption (CAFE) (in liter/ 100km) to the Corporate Average unladen weight of all the cars sold by a manufacturer in a fiscal year.

As regards  Heavy  Duty  Vehicles  (HDVs),  the  Steering  Committee constituted  for  formulating  fuel  economy  norms  for  Heavy  Duty  Vehicles (Trucks  &  Buses)  has  submitted  its  report.  Ministry  of  Petroleum  &  Natural Gas has accepted the same and has sent proposed draft notifications to Ministry of Power and Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

(c) & (d): As far as the proposed norms for HDVs, in the first phase (starting from 1 st April  2018)  the  industry  will  have  to  achieve  targets  of  average  fuel consumption.  This means 50% of the vehicle of one particular category will need  to  achieve  what  rest  50  %  of  the  vehicles  in  that  category  are  already achieving.

In the second phase (starting from 1 st April 2021) 80% of the vehicles of one particular category will need to achieve what rest 20 % of the vehicles in that category are already achieving.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2301 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: New Inter Colleges
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: DHARAMBIR BHALERAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION AND LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2301 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.07.2017

## New Inter Colleges

## 2301. SHRI DHARAMBIR:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has proposed any amendments in Guidelines for Establishing New Inter Colleges for improved middle school education in the    country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the  details  of  key  amendments,  and  financial  constraints  and  future  implications,  in  this regard?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI UPENDRA KUSHWAHA)

(a)  to  (d)        The  Department  of  School  Education  &  Literacy,  Ministry  of  Human  Resource Development has not issued any guidelines for 'Establishing New Inter Colleges' for improved middle  education  in  the  country.  However,  the  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  of  Rashtriya Madhyamik  Shiksha  Abhiyan  (RMSA)  launched  in  2009  envisages  universalizing  access  to secondary schools by providing a secondary school within a reasonable distance (5 kilometer) of every habitation and a higher secondary school within a reasonable distance (7-10 kilometer). Further, when the scheme was launched in 2009-10, it was decided to implement it in a phased manner, the  first  phase  was  designed  to  make  good  quality  secondary  education  available  to young  persons  in  the  age  group  of  14-15  years.  In  view  of  the  fact  that  higher  secondary education provides an essential bridge between secondary and higher education, extension of the scope of the existing RMSA scheme to higher secondary schools is under consideration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 195 (STARRED), answered on 2017-07-28
Subject: Health Card for Cancer Treatment
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: RAM CHARITRA

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

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 195 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 28 TH JULY , 2017 HEALTH CARD FOR CANC ER TREATMENT

## *195. SHRI RAM CHARITRA NISHAD:

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

- (a) whether the Government is considering to come out with health card fo treatment of cancer;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether people with the health card will be ab le to get treatment for cancer from any hospital; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE ( SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA )

- (a)to ( d) : A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 195* FOR 28 TH JULY, 2017

(a) to  (d):  Rashtriya  Swasthya  Bima  Yojana  (RSBY),  a  centrally  sponsore scheme,provides health insurance coverage to Below Poverty Line (BPL) famili and  including  other  11  categories  of  Unorganized  Workers  (UOWs)  who  are enrolled under the scheme.

Senior  Citizen  Health  Insurance  Scheme  (SCHIS)  is  also  implemented w.e.f.  01.04.2 016.    Under  this , health  coverage  is  available  for  Rs.30,000/ -per  annum  per  senior  citizen  for  treatment  packages,  over  and  above  RS entitlement.

Each family enrolled in the scheme is entitled for hospitalization ben Government empanelled hospitals (including both private and public).  RSBY a SCHIS cover oncology treatment within prescribed benefits ceiling.

Under comprehensive Primary Healthcare, operational guidelines fo Prevention,  Screening  and  Control  of  Common  Non - Communica ble  Diseases: Hypertension,  Diabetes  and  Common  Cancers  (Oral,  Breast,  Cervix)  have  bee issued under National Health Mission which envisage preparation of  Health C for individuals above 30 years of age.  These Cards primarily will be health of  individuals  listing  health  issues/diseases/disabilities  and  exposures factors of common NCDs including cancer.

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