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Lok Sabha Question No. 437 (STARRED), answered on 2016-12-16
Subject: Bacterial Infections
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: SRINIVAS KESINENI, RAYAPATI SAMBASIVA RAO

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 437 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH DECEMBER , 2016 BACTERIAL INFECTIONS

## *437. SHRI KESINENI NANI:

## SHRI RAYAPATI SAMBASIVA RAO:

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

- (a) the number of child deaths caused each year in India due to bacterial inf
- (b) whether the Government is aware that the overuse of antibiotics has major side effects including developing resistance to antibiotics; and
- (c)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  corrective  action  taken/being  tak Government in this regard?

## 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. 437* FOR 16 TH DECEMBER , 2016

(a) to (c)    As per Registrar General of India report (2010 - 13), 17.1% of deaths in children are estimated to take place due to  pneumonia, 8.6%  deaths due to d and  3.6%  due  to  acute  bacterial  sepsis.  Most  of  these  diseases  are  attri bacte rial infection. The Government is aware that misuse and overuse of antib is accelerating the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).  In resp this  Government  of  India  has  released  'National  Policy  for  Containment  of Antimicrobial  Resist ance' to address the  problem of growing Antimicrobial Resistance in 2011. National Centre for Disease Control has been identified nodal centre.  Ten network laboratories in different parts of the country h identified for Antimicrobial Resist ance surveillance. Besides this, guidelines hav been  issued  for  rational  use  of  antibiotics.  Infection  control  practices strengthened in health facilities.

To  check  indiscriminate  use  of  antibiotics,  Schedule  H1  in  the  Drugs Cosmetics  Rules has  covered  24  antibiotics  under  third  and  fourth  generat categories  besides  anti - anxiety  and  anti - Tuberculosis  drugs  so  as  to  prevent  their over - the - counter  (OTC)  sale  without  prescription  at  the  pharmacies  all  over country.
Lok Sabha Question No. 432 (STARRED), answered on 2016-12-16
Subject: Premium Refund on Lapsed LIC Policies
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: DHANANJAY BHIMRAO MAHADIK, HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NQ *432

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2016/AGRAHAYANA 25, 1938 (SAKA)

## PREMUM REFUND ON LAPSED LIC POLICIES

## *432. SHRI DHANANJAY MAHADIK: DR. HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- a) whether a number of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) policies are considered as lapsed on account of default in payment of premium, if the details thereof; SO,
2. (b) the norms for declaring a policy lapsed due to non-payment of further premium;
3. (c) if so, whether this amount is refunded to policy holder and if not; the reasons therefor; and
4. (d) the steps   taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to refund the premium of policy holder despite the policy become lapsed? paid

## ANSWER

## THE FINANCE MINISTER (SHRI ARUN JAITLEY)

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

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NUMBER *432 FOR 16th DECEMBER 2016 REGARDING PREMIUM REFUND ON LAPSED LIC POLICIES TABLED BY SHRI DHANANJAY MAHADIK AND DR. HEENA VIJA YKUMAR GAVIT

(a) to (d): Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) policies are considered as lapsed when the premium due under the policy is not within the grace prescribed. The lapsed policy can be revived within a of two years from the date of lapsation by paying arrears of premium with   interest and  fulfillment of medical requirements, if any. The percentage of lapsed policies of LIC is around 4% on an average during the last three years. The premiums received under the lapsed policies become part of the overall Life Fund paid period period

On all those policies which have premium paying term (PPT) of 10 years or more, where premia are for less than three years, then policies stand lapsed. Similarly, in all products with premium paying term of less than 10 years, where premia are for less than two years, then the policies stand lapsed. paid paid

However; aS per Regulation 35 of the IRDA (Non-Linked Insurance Product) Regulations 2013, acquire guaranteed surrendered value if premia are for at least three consecutive years with premium paying term of 10 years Or more and similarly, if premia are for at least two consecutive years with a Premium Paying Term of less than 10 years. they paid paid

Regulation 35(f) of the above said Regulations stipulates that a policy which has acquired a surrender value shall not lapse by reason of the non-payment of further premiums but shall be kept alive to the extent of the paid-up sum insured The IRDAI (Acquisition of   Surrender and  Paid  Up Values) Regulations, 2015 stipulate formulae for calculation of surrender value and norms for arriving at the up value. paid
Lok Sabha Question No. 430 (STARRED), answered on 2016-12-16
Subject: e-Pharmacy Policy
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: JAYADEV GALLA

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

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 430 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH DECEMBER , 2016 E - PHARMACY POLICY

## *430. SHRI JAYADEV GALLA:

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

- (a) the present status of e - Pharmacy in the country;
- (b)  whether  in  the  absence  of  policy  for  online  pharmacy,  the  Governmen planning to have a level playing field between e - Pharmacy  and  brick  and  mortar chemist s and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether drugs sold online now is illegal and if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  whether  e - Pharmacies  are  proving  to  be  game  changers  in  the  delivery medicines in under served areas and if so, the details thereof; a nd
- (e) whether the Government plans to have a policy for online pharmacy and i the details thereof?

## 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. 430* FOR 16 TH DECEMBER , 2016

(a): In  terms  of  the  provisions  of  the  Drugs  and  Cosmetics  Rules,  1945, amended from time to time, drugs specified in Schedules H, H1 and X cannot be sold  except  on,  and  in  accordance  with  the  prescription  of  a  Registered  M Practitioner from a licensed premises. Some instances of online sale of me had been reported in the media. Wherever an y violation is noticed, suitable action taken by the State Licensing Authorities.

(b): The Government recognises the possible benefits of e - pharmacy, the potential for its misuse, the deficiencies in the existing brick and mortar model of d med icines and the need to leverage ICT for optimising the manner of dispe medicines including tracking their manufacturers and beneficiaries.

(c): As stated in reply to part (a) above, drugs specified in Schedules H, H1 cannot be sold except on, an d in accordance with the prescription of a Register Medical Practitioner from a licensed premises. Therefore, any sale of such other than from a licensed premises is not in conformity with these rules. other requirements such as noting the name and address of seller and date on which medicines are dispensed can also not be met in many cases. Currently, e - pharmacies which do not meet the requirements of Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 includ those relating to sale from a licensed premises and aintaining necessary records, are not permitted.

(d): e- Pharmacies  have  the  potential  to  optimise  the  process  of  dispen medicines.  However,  unlike  other  goods,  the  sale  and  distribution  of  med without adhering to the requirement of Drugs an d Cosmetics Rules, 1945 could lead to its misuse and avoidable incidence of antimicrobial resistance.

(e): Online pharmacy continue sto be regulated as per provisions of the Drugs an Cosmetics Rules, 1945 as amended from time to time.
Lok Sabha Question No. 429 (STARRED), answered on 2016-12-16
Subject: Landing Craft Utility
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: J. JAYASINGH THIYAGARAJ NATTERJEE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO.429

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## LANDING CRAFT UTILITY

## *429.  SHRI  J.J.T. NATTERJEE:

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Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Indian Navy has adequate fleet of ship for present and future use and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  recently  launched  the  country's  seventh  Landing Craft Utility (LCU) and if so, the details thereof along with its salient features; and
- (c) whether the ship is of indigenous technology and can be deployed  for multirole activities and if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

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

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## STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (c)  OF  LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 429 FOR ANSWER ON 16.12.2016

(a) The  Indian  Navy  is  a  multi  dimensional  force  with  modern  surface, sub-surface  and  air  assets  for  defending  the  national  interest  against potential adversaries.  The modernization of the Indian Navy is an ongoing process, which is being undertaken keeping in view, inter-alia, the external security environment and emerging technologies. (b) & (c): The Landing Craft Utility (LCU) is an amphibious ship with the primary role to transport,  deploy and recover troops and equipment from ship to shore and vice versa.  The ship can also be deployed for peace time roles,  search  and  rescue  operations,  humanitarian  aid  and  disaster  relief operations and for logistic support to Island territories.  A total of 8 LCUs are  being  built  indigenously  at  GRSE,  Kolkata.    The  seventh  ship  of  the LCU MK-IV class was launched on 24 th November, 2016.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 426 (STARRED), answered on 2016-12-16
Subject: Budgetary Allocation for AYUSH
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: RAVINDRA VISHWANATH GAIKWAD

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

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 426 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH DECEMBER , 2016

## BUDGETARY ALLOCATION FOR AYUSH

## †*426. PROF. RAVINDRA VISHWANATH GAIKWAD:

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

- (a) whether the budgetary allocation for Ayurveda and other AYUSH system o medicine is negligible in comparison to Allopathy and if so, the r easons therefor;
- (b) whether meagre budget allocation is a factor hindering the growth of AY system of medicine and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government proposes to increase the budget for AYUSH and if so the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor ?

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

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

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 426*FOR 16 TH DECEMBER , 2016

- (a) The budgetary allocation during 2016-17 for Allopathy  under Department of Health  & Family  Welfare  is  Rs.37,061.55  crore,  while  the  allocation  for  AYUSH system of medicine during the same period is Rs.1326.20 crore  which is about 3.58%.  The  allocations  made  by  the  Government  are  dependent  on  various factors like the size of the respective  programmes,  coverage,  scope  and availability of funds etc.
- (b) The  budgetary  allocation  is  by  and  large  sufficient  to  implement  the  Ayush programmes being  implemented  at  present.  The  Government  tries  to  optimise utilization  of  funds  allocated  so  that  no programme  or  system  of  medicine  is adversely affected. However, if additional budget is made available, the scope of the activities can be increased.
- (c) The  Government  has  sought  additional  funds  in  the  Revised  Estimates  for 2016-17 as also in the Budget Estimates for 2017-18 as under:-

Rs. In crores

|          |   BE 2016-17 Allocated |   RE 2016-17 Proposed |   BE 2017-18 Proposed |
|----------|------------------------|-----------------------|-----------------------|
| Plan     |                 1050   |               1359.25 |               2478.78 |
| Non-Plan |                  276.2 |                324.76 |               2478.78 |
| Total    |                 1326.2 |               1684.01 |               2478.78 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 5059 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-16
Subject: Mental Halthcare
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: E. T. MOHAMMED BASHEER

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5059 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 TH DECEMBER , 2016

## MENTAL HALTHCARE

## 5059. SHRI E.T. MOHAMMED BASHEER:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes to  bring  Mental  disorders  under  the category  of  Non Communicable Diseases (NCD);
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not the reason therefor;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to provide palliative care facilities to Mental patients so as to enable such patients to get home care treatment; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a) & (b): Mental disorders are considered as one of the Non Communicable Diseases. On the initiative of the Government of India, the First Global Ministerial Conference on Lifestyles and Non - communicable Disease Control held during April 28- 29,  2011 at Moscow recognized mental health as a part of Non Communicable Diseases (NCD).
- (c) & (d): Under the National Program for Palliative Care (NPPC), palliative care servi are  provided  at  the  district  level  to  all  the  patients  requiring  treatm ent,  including  persons suffering from mental disorders.
Lok Sabha Question No. 5058 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-16
Subject: Shortage of Helicopters
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: K. MARAGATHAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5058

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## SHORTAGE OF HELICOPTERS

5058.  SHRIMATI  K. MARAGATHAM:

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

- (a) whether there is shortage of helicopters in the defence forces at present;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the defence forces would be requiring new helicopters in the next decade; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard?

## 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 (d): Mismatch  between  requirement  and  availability  do  sometimes occur  which  is  continually  addressed  through  procurements.    Further, capacity building of defence forces including acquisition of new helicopters  depend upon  threat perception, strategic objectives and operational  requirements  of  the  defence  forces.    This  is  a  continuous process.

However,  details  of  shortage  of  helicopters  and  number  of  new helicopters required in the next decade cannot be divulged in the interest of national security.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5057 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-16
Subject: M-Diabetes Programme
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: RAJAN BABURAO  VICHARE

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5057 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 TH DECEMBER , 2016

## M - DIABETES PROGRAMME

## 5057. SHRI RAJAN VICHARE:

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

- (a)  whether  the  World  Health Organisation (WHO) has prepared a MDiabetes programme in order to create wareness among people about diabetes in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government intend to promote the same; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (d ): Yes.  In order to leverage mobile technology, an application called mDiabetes been launched by Government of India on 22.6.2016 to generate awareness, promote adheren to treatment and inculcate healthy habits among the masses.  World Health Organisat ion has supported  the  Ministry  of  Health  and  Family  Welfare  in  the  development  of  software messages for the mDiabetes initiative based on the recommendations of the Technical Advi Group (TAG) constituted for this purpose.

Under this initiative, ap proximately 130 million text messages on diabetes have been sent across the country informing people of this health promotion service. Nearly 1,05,000 have  registered  and  have  since  been  receiving  regular  text  messages  (SMS)  on  awarene prevention and control of diabetes.
Lok Sabha Question No. 5056 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-16
Subject: Blacklisting Policy in Defence Sector
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: PARVESH SAHIB SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5056

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## BLACKLISTING POLICY IN DEFENCE SECTOR

5056.  SHRI  PARVESH SAHIB SINGH:

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

- (a) whether the blacklisting policy of the Government in the defence sector has led to a significant decline in the number of competitors, adversely affecting the biding process for the acquisition of various arms and equipment;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  details  of  the  recent  arms  acquisitions where less than three bidders were involved;
- (c) whether the Government has proposed a change in the blacklisting policy; and
- (d) 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): Ministry of Defence has promulgated guidelines for penalties in business dealings with entities, which have come  into effect from 21.11.2016.    These  guidelines  have  been  promulgated  to  ensure  probity, transparency, propriety  and  compliance in  the  defence  procurement process. The guidelines  are also aimed  at ensuring fairness, impartiality, rigour and correctness in dealings with entities, keeping in view the overall security interests of the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5055 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-16
Subject: Expiry Date on Packaged Commodities
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: PINAKI MISRA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5055 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 TH DECEMBER , 2016

## EXPIRY DATE ON PACKA GED COMMODITIES

## 5055. SHRI PINAKI MISRA:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that in spite of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India  (FSSAI)  norms  the manufacturers  of  certain  processed  food items  like  Indian  pickles, herbal masalas etc., are not printing expiry date on their products;
- (b)  whether  the  authority  is  deliberately not  enforcing  the  rule  to  promote  the  sale of  such products; and
- (c)  if  so,  how  does  the  Government proposes  to  check  such  misuse  and malpractice  in  such regulatory authorities?

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

- (a): FSSAI has informed that no specific incidence of this nature has cometo its notice.
- (b) & (c): Every  Food  Business  Operator  in  the  country  is  required  to  comply  with  t provisions of Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act, 2006 and Rules and Regulations thereun The  implementation  and  enforcement  of      provisions  of  the  FSS  Act,  Rules  and  Regulati s primarily  rests  with  State/UT  Governments.  Regular  surveillance,  monitoring,  inspection random sampling of packaged and other food items is undertaken by State Food Safety Offic In cases, where such products are found not conforming to the provi sions of the FSS Act and Rules and Regulations thereunder , recourse is taken to the penal provisions against the concern Food Business Operators under Chapter IX of the Act.
Lok Sabha Question No. 5054 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-16
Subject: Registration of Day Care Centres and Anganwadis
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RAMACHANDRAN MULLAPPALLY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UN-STARRED QUESTION NO. 5054

TO BE ANSWERED ON 16/12/2016

## REGISTRATION OF DAY CARE CENTRES AND ANGANWADIS

## 5054.  SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN

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

- (a) whether there has been any reports on the lack of safety of children in Day Care Centres and Anganwadis and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  issued  or  proposes  to  issue  any  guidelines  to  States/UTs regarding  compulsory  registration  of  such  Centres/Anganwadis  and  if  so,  the  details thereof along with response of States/UTs thereto; and
- (c) the other measures taken by the Government to ensure safety of children, especially girl child in such Centres/Anganwadis?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI MANEKA SANJAY GANDHI)

- (a) Presently  there  are  approximately  13.5  lakh  anganwadis  centres  working  in  the  country  where children come during the day hours. Besides this ministry, through two implementing agencies Central Social Welfare Board and Indian Council for Child Welfare, operated the Rajiv Gandhi National  Crèche  Scheme  under  which  a  large  number  of  crèches  are  operating  in  the  country. There are no specific reports about lack of safety of children in these crèches and anganwadis.
- (b) The  Ministry  has,  from  time  to  time,  issued  guidelines  regarding  the  functioning  of  the anganwadis and the crèche under RGNCS;
- (c) The following safety measures are envisaged in the guidelines of RGNCS:
- (i)        Specifications for crèche building & minimum space requirement per child.
- (ii)       Provisions in crèches for safe drinking water and sanitary facilities
- (iii)      Cooking area to be located at a place away from the activity area to avoid accidents.
- (iv)      Provision in crèches for child friendly toilets.

As regards Anganwadis under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme, children between 3-6 years are required to attend the Anganwadis for availing the services under the scheme. To ensure security of these children, they are brought to the Anganwadis either by their parents or mobilized by the Anganwadi Helper posted at the Anganwadi. The ICDS services are availed by them during the presence of the Anganwadi Workers and Anganwadi Helpers.

The Anganwadi buildings constructed under the ICDS Scheme have a provision for boundary wall, play ground, etc. Inside the Anganwadis there is a provision for separate kitchen to ensure safety.

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