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Lok Sabha Question No. 3002 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-06
Subject: Polytechnics under Skill Development in Maharashtra
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: RAJAN BABURAO  VICHARE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3002 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.08.2018

## POLYTECHNICS UNDER SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN MAHARASHTRA

## 3002. SHRI RAJAN VICHARE:

## Will  the  Minister  of  SKILL  DEVELOPMENT  AND  ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state :

- (a) the number of polytechnics established in the State of Maharashtra under the National Skill Development Mission, district-wise;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to collaborate with overseas educational institutions to bring improvement in the quality of education;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SHRI ANANTKUMAR HEGDE)

- (a) A scheme 'Setting up of New Polytechnics' under the 'Sub-Mission on Polytechnics under Coordinated Action for Skill Development' was launched during the  11 th Plan.  The  scheme  was  transferred  from  Ministry  of  Human  Resource Development to this  Ministry  in the  year 2017.  Under the scheme,  Government of India provides one-time financial assistance upto Rs.12.30 crores per polytechnic to the State/ UT Governments for setting up of new Government polytechnics in 300 un-served and under-served districts of the country including districts in the State of Maharashtra. The number of polytechnics being established under the scheme in the State of Maharashtra, district-wise is as under:
- (b) to (d) The polytechnics are continuously encouraged to adopt and implement best international practices for improving the quality of skill training.

| S. No.   | Name of the district   |   No. of polytechnics |
|----------|------------------------|-----------------------|
| 1.       | Akola                  |                    01 |
| 2.       | Hingoli                |                    01 |
| Total    |                        |                    02 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3001 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-06
Subject: Non-hoisting of National Flag on Red Fort
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: NAGARAJAN P.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3001 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6.8.2018

NON-HOISTING OF NATIONAL FLAG ON RED FORT

3001. SHRI  P. NAGARAJAN:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is true that Red Fort in Delhi was seen without National Flag for 3 days continuously w.e.f May 6 to 8, 2018;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the reasons for not hoisting National Flag at Red Fort during the said period;
- (d) whether any action has been taken/being taken by the Government against the officials of ASI responsible in this regard; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CULTURE AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

(DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a)to(e) No, Madam.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2998 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-06
Subject: Non-medical Equipments in ESIC Hospitals
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: DEVJI MANSINGRAM PATEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2998 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.08.2018

## NON-MEDICAL EQUIPMENTS IN ESIC HOSPITALS

2998. SHRI DEVJI M. PATEL:

Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:

- (a)whether in Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Hospitals Nonmedical  equipments  such  as  -  OT,  CSSD,  MGPS,  Laundry-standardization was done in July 2010 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)whether  the  technical  specifications  of  these  products  have  become obsolete as standards have evolved over the years and if so, the details thereof;
- (c)the reasons for using the same technical specifications for these products when superior specifications are available  now  and  beneficiaries  can  be provided better healthcare services and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)whether only few companies are being favoured and this manipulation is causing  loss  of  public  money  and  if  so,  the  reaction  of  the  Government thereto along with the action taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

- (a): The  standardization  of  specifications  and  scale  of  provision  of non-medical equipments in 100 & 500 bedded ESIC Hospital was initiated in July, 2010 but approved on 9th August, 2010 for following six items: Laundry, Modular  Indian  OT  (S.S.),  Modular  Imported  OT  (S.S.),  C.S.S.D  &  T.S.S.U. Equipments, Medical Gas Pipe-line System and Hospital Kitchen & Canteen Kitchen.
- (b) & (c): The technical specifications of non-medical equipments are still relevant as they meet the requirements of ESI Hospital and have not become obsolete.
- (d): No, Madam.  Sufficient number of makes against each item has been incorporated in the standardized Make-list.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2997 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-06
Subject: Development of Tourist Destinations in Mumbai
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: ANJU BALA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2997 ANSWERED ON 06.08.2018

## DEVELOPMENT OF TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN MUMBAI

## 2997. SHRIMATI ANJU BALA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  identified  various  locations  in and  around  the  city  of  Mumbai  for  developing  as  tourist attractions and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the places like Sassoon Dock and Sewree Fort in the city are proposed to be developed as wedding destinations to attract visitors from all over the country and abroad and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  develop  Mandwa  as wellness  destination  with  facilities  like  yoga  and  meditation along  with  restaurants  near  the  Mumbai  Port  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (d) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  allow  shooting  at  the Mumbai Port; and
- (e)
- if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI K.J. ALPHONS)

(a) to (e): Promotion  and  development  of  tourism  is  primarily  the responsibility  of  State  Governments/  Union  Territories.  However, the  Ministry  of  Tourism  under  its  scheme  of  Swadesh  Darshan provides  central  financial  assistance  to  State  Governments/UT Administrations/Central Agencies for development of tourism infrastructure  in  the  country.    The  projects  under  the  scheme  are identified for development in consultation with the State

Governments/UT Administrations. The Ministry has not received any proposal  from  the  Government  of  Maharashtra  for  development  of various locations in and around Mumbai.

The Government of Maharashtra has informed that they have prepared a District Tourism Development Plan for Mumbai City and Mumbai suburb which will be implemented on the basis of priority and availability of funds. However, the Government of Maharashtra has not sent any proposals to Ministry of Tourism for development of places like Sassoon Dock and Sewree Fort in the city as wedding destinations, Mandwa as wellness destination or to allow shooting at Mumbai Port.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2994 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-06
Subject: Welfare of Agrias
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: DEVAJIBHAI GOVINDBHAI FATEPARA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

## DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY & PROMOTION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2994. TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE 6 TH  AUGUST,  2018.

## WELFARE OF AGRIAS

## 2994.  SHRI DEVAJIBHAI G. FATEPARA:

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

## वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री

- (a) whether the Agrias in Gujarat are involved in production of salt;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  assistance  provided  to  them  by  the Government; and
- (c) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  provide  housing,  electricity,  water, education etc. to them?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज् य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज् यमंत्री (श्री सी.आर. चौधरी) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI C.R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a): Yes, Madam.
- (b) & (c): Approximately  45,000  Agrias  are  involved  in  the  production  of Salt  in  the  State  of  Gujarat.  The  Government,  through  Salt Commissioner's Organization, conducts a number of activities for the welfare of salt workers. These include construction of labour rest  sheds,  organizing  general  medical  health-cum-eye  camps, training programmes, sports meet, financial assistance in the form of rewards to meritorious children of salt workers etc. The details regarding reward scheme for meritorious children of salt workers in  Gujarat  during  last  five  years  are  at Annexure .  Under  the erstwhile  Namak  Mazdoor  Awas  Yojna  (NMAY),  3058  houses were constructed for the Agrias engaged in salt production in the State of Gujarat, during 2003 to 2008.

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## ANNEXURE

## ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (b) & (c) OF THE  LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2994 FOR ANSWER ON 06.08.2018.

Details regarding Reward Scheme for meritorious children of salt workers in Gujarat  implemented  through  Salt  Commissioner's  Organization  during  last five years are as under:-

| Year    | Expenditure incurred (In Rs.)   | Number of Beneficiaries   |
|---------|---------------------------------|---------------------------|
| 2013-14 | 18,99,000                       | 1,519                     |
| 2014-15 | 19,60,000                       | 1,580                     |
| 2015-16 | -                               | -                         |
| 2016-17 | -                               | -                         |
| 2017-18 | 14,99,000                       | 1, 233                    |

Note:  No Rewards were distributed during 2015-16 and 2016-17.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2993 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-06
Subject: Portrait of Mohammed Ali Jinnah
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: ASHWINI KUMAR

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2993 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.08.2018

## Portrait of Mohammed Ali Jinnah

## 2993. SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  received  requests  from  public  representatives  to  remove  the portrait of Mohammed Ali Jinnah installed in Aligarh Muslim University Students Union Office, the nodal authority to take final decision;
- (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard;
- (c) if not, whether the Government on its own initiative propose to take any action because of portrait which is hurting the feelings of Indians and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  whether  the  Government  also  proposes  to  withdraw  the  life  membership  of  Jinnah  from Students Union?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## (DR. SATYA PAL SINGH)

- (a) & (b): Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has informed that a letter was received by them from an Hon'ble Member of Parliament on the issue of the portrait of Mohammed Ali Jinnah in AMU Student Union Office. The University has further informed that the Student Union has been dissolved and any decision on the issue can only be taken by the new elected Students Union when formed.
- (c) & (d): Do not arise, as of now, in view of above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 260 (STARRED), answered on 2018-08-03
Subject: AIIMS in Kerala
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: SHASHI THAROOR, PARAYAMPARANBIL KUTTAPPAN BIJU

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

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 260 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 RD AUGUST ,2018 AIIMS IN KERALA

## *260. DR. SHASHI THAROOR: DR. P.K. BIJU:

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

- (a) whether the Government in 2015 had promised to set up an All India Inst of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in the State of Kerala and if so, the details the
- (b) whether the Gove rnment is aware that Thiruvananthapuram is an ideal site f AIIMS  in  light  of  its  geographic  position  as  well  as  the  high  number  of research institutes in the city and if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether the  Government  has  taken  any  specific  steps  to  set  up  AIIMS  i
- Kerala;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be set u
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

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

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

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 260* FOR 3 RD AUGUST, 2018

- (a): No. AIIMS for the state of Kerala has not been announced.
- (b) to (e): Question doesn't arise in view of the above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 259 (STARRED), answered on 2018-08-03
Subject: Programme Implementation Plans
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: P. C. MOHAN

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

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 259 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 RD AUGUST ,2018 PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTA TION PLANS

## *259. SHRI P.C. MOHAN:

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

- (a)  whether  his  Ministry  has  received  Programme  Implementation  Plans  for State of Karnataka under the National Health Mission and if so, the details t
- (b)  whether  the  State  Government  of  Karna taka  has  reported  any  shortfall  of facilities pertaining to Primary Health Centre; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

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

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

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 259* FOR 3 RD AUGUST , 20 18

- (a)  Yes, the final revised Programme Implementation Plan (PIP) from the S of Karnataka was received on 23 rd June, 2018 for an amount of Rs 2459.95 crore.
- (b)  &  (c)      State  has  not  reported  any  shortfall  of  Primary  Health  Cent (PHCs).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 255 (STARRED), answered on 2018-08-03
Subject: Medical Education in Hindi Language
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: BHARATI DHIRUBHAI SHIYAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 255 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 RD AUGUST ,2018

## MEDICAL EDUCATION IN HINDI LANGUAGE

## †*255. DR. BHARATIBEN D. SHYAL:

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

- (a) whether the Government is contemplating to introduce medical education Hindi language also and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether any timeframe has been fixed in this regar d;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has also sought opinion of the commissions relate educational structure laid down/set up earlier; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## ANSWER ( SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA )

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

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 255* FOR 3 RD AUGUST , 20 18

(a) to (e) Medical Council of India (MCI) is the apex body to regulate medic education  in  the  country  in  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  Indian  Me Council  Act,  1956.  The  MCI  has  examined  the  matter  of  imparting  medica education in Hindi as a medium of instr uction. It was observed by them that there is paucity of adequate teaching/ learning resource material for imparting education in Hindi as medium of instruction. Further, the curriculum and syl required  to  be  updated  in  a  timely  manner  on  th e  basis  of  scientific  and technological advancement, the bulk of which is available in English Langu The MCI also observed that the developed countries and most of the neighbour countries  have  English  as  a  medium  of  instruction  for  medical  educat . Instruction in English Language provides opportunities of international ex and  experience  to  the  Indian  medical  graduates.  Therefore,  MCI  keeping  th concerns  in  mind  has  decided  not  to  impart  medical  education  in  Hindi  at juncture.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 251 (STARRED), answered on 2018-08-03
Subject: ‘Aaykar Setu’ App
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: RATTAN LAL KATARIA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. †*251

TO BE ANSWERED ON 3 rd  AUGUST, 2018 12 th  SHRAVANA, 1940 (SAKA)

## 'AAYKAR SETU' APP

## †*251:  SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has launched 'Aayakar Setu' app under Digital  India and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the facilities/information which can be easily accessed by the tax payers through this app;
- (c) the total number of users of this app so far, State/UT-wise including Haryana;
- (d) whether the Government is taking any steps to increase the number of  its users; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

FINANCE MINISTER (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

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

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## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) of LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. †*251 FOR ANSWER ON 3 rd  AUGUST 2018 REGARDING 'AAYKAR SETU' APP.

(a) & (b) Yes Madam, the Income Tax Department has launched Aaykar Setu, an online platform for facilitating access to various key services provided by the Department.  The salient features of 'Aaykar Setu' App are as under :-

- (i)     Return preparation made easy: Assistance for filing IT Return.
- (ii)     Tax Tool :   For facilitating computation of tax & for filing ITR.
- (iii)   Paying tax online, applying online for PAN/TAN.
- (iv)   TDS/TRACES:   Assistance for tax deductor/collector and tax deductee.
- (v)     Got a problem:   Link to various services provided by the IT Department such as Refund Status, Register Grievances etc.
- (vi)   Tax Return Preparer (TRP) at your doorstep:  For locating/contacting the nearest TRP and registering a request for home visit of TRP.
- (vii)  Locate Aayakar Seva Kendra/TPS officer.  The nearest ASK centre and Tax Payer Services (TPS) offices can be located by the general public/taxpayers.
- (viii)   Tax Gyan:   To enable users to learn about Income Tax through mobile enabled game.
- (ix)   ASK-IT:   Chat tool based upon artificial intelligence.
- (x)   Live Chat - For answering queries of taxpayers.

(c) The  total  numbers  of  users  of  this  app  since  its  launch  on  10.7.2017  till 25.07.2018 is 2,76,000.  The State/UT-wise statistics of users are not captured.

(d) & (e)  The Income Tax Department is popularizing the use of the application through publicity in print media and setting up exclusive counters in Trade Fairs participated by the Department.  Since the launch of the app in July 2017, the Department has been highlighting the availability of the app in its various media advertisements/ campaigns.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 242 (STARRED), answered on 2018-08-03
Subject: Timings for OPD Facility
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN, T. RADHAKRISHNAN

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

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 242 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 RD AUGUST ,2018 TIMINGS FOR OPD FACI LITY

## *242. SHRI ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN: SHRI T. RADHAKRISHNAN:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Safdarjung  Hospital  is  planning  to  introduce  Out  Pa Department  (OPD)  for  12  hours  on  a  pilot  basis  and  if  so,  the  details  t including the timings of OPD in the Central Government run and its associ hospitals along with the departments included in the pilot project;
- (b) whether the Government has consulted doctors and other stakeholders be providing OPD facility from 8 am to 8 pm and if so, the details thereof includin the response of the doctors/ stakeholders thereto;
- (c) whether the current timings are not suitable for majority of the people the details thereof;
- (d)  the time  by  which  the  said  decision  is  likely  to  be  implemented  by Safdarjung Hospital; and
- (e) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to extend OPD hours in o Central Government run hospitals and its associated hospitals in the country?

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

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

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 242* FOR 3 RD AUGUST , 20 18

(a) to (e): Public hospitals are the only health care facilities affordable t income  group  of  patients.  Therefore,  it  has  always  been  the  endeavour  of Government  to  equip  these  hospitals  with  all  facilities  so  as  to  enable  t provide  better  and efficient  healthcare  services  to  the  patients  visiting hospitals.

Suggestions/proposals are received from time to time for bett management and distribution of patients, patient satisfaction, optimal utili infrastructure,  system  improveme nts,  etc.  These  suggestions  are  examined  on  a regular basis in the larger interest of patient care and efficient function healthcare facilities. Decisions on such proposals are taken on merit.

Proposals  for  extending  Out  Patient  Department  (OPD) hours  require additional  infrastructure,  resources,  financial  support,  etc.  No  decision taken  to  increase  OPD  hours  in  Safdarjung  or  any  other  Central  Governme hospitals in Delhi.

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