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Lok Sabha Question No. 293 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-03
Subject: Medical Care Services
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 293 TO BE ANSWERED ON 3 RD FEBRUARY, 2017

## MEDICAL CARE SERVICE S

## 293. SHRI RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  open  a  new  hospital,  maternity  centre  and  medi college in district Ranchi in Jharkhand;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the time limit fixed for the same; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

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

- (a) to (c):      The Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences  (RIMS), Ranchi was already u under Phase - I of the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana. The Ministry of Health and Family  Welfare  has  approved  the  site  in  Deoghar,  offered  by  Government  of  Jharkhand establishment of AIIMS in Jharkhand.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 292 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-03
Subject: Demonitisation Effect on Nepal
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: BALASUBRAMANIAM SENGUTTUVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 292

TO BE ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 3, 2017 / MAGHA 14, 1938 (SAKA)

## DEMONETISATION EFFECT ON NEPAL

## 292: B. SENGUTTUVAN

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is cognizant of the media reports that the demonetization of old high value currency notes has triggered a financial crisis in the Nepal affecting the Government as well as the Nepali citizens and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether the Government has made any special arrangement for supply of new Indian currency from the RBI and if so, the details thereof and the steps taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

- (a) and (b): The Government of India is not aware of any financial crisis in Nepal due to demonetization. Nor has any such crisis been mentioned by the Government of Nepal to the Government of India. The Government of Nepal has requested the Government of India to facilitate exchange of old series Indian bank notes in the possession of the Nepal Rashtra Bank as well as Nepali citizens. The Government of Nepal has also requested for supply of Indian currency notes.  There is a standing arrangement for supply of India currency to Nepal in terms of which cash (Rs. 100 and below) is supplied to Nepal Rashtra Bank on a regular basis.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 289 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-03
Subject: Defence Manufacturing
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: GAURAV GOGOI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.289

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 RD  FEBRUARY, 2017

## DEFENCE MANUFACTURING

## 289. SHRI  GAURAV GOGOI:

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

- (a) the  total  number  of  licenses  issued  to  private  companies  which  applied  for participation in defence manufacturing under the Make in India Programme;
- (b) whether  the  said  private  companies  have  started  the  production  and  if  so,  the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the action taken against those companies which have not started production so far?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

रक्षा राज्य मंत्री

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

(a) to (c):

A Statement is attached.

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## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a)  TO  (c)  OF  LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 289 FOR ANSWER ON 3.2.2017

Since opening of defence manufacturing for Indian private sector in  May  2001,  so  far  342  industrial  licenses  have  been  issued  to  205 Indian companies.  However, after launch of 'Make in India' Programme in September 2014, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) have issued 116 Industrial Licences for manufacture of various licensable defence items. 2. So far 53 Licenses Companies, covering 92 licenses, have reported commencement of production. 3. As per the current policy, industrial licence is  valid for 15  years, which  is further extendable  up  to 18 years. During  the period, companies  are  required  to  commence  their  commercial  production. However, commencement of commercial production by the companies

- depends upon the business opportunities available to them.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 288 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-03
Subject: Winter Gear to Soldiers
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: GOWDAR MALLIKARJUNAPPA SIDDESHWARA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.288

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 RD  FEBRUARY, 2017

## WINTER GEAR TO SOLDIERS

288. SHRI  G.M. SIDDESHWARA:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  provided  latest  winter  gear  including  trousers,  jackets and  gloves  to  jawans  deployed  in  places  such  as  Siachen  Glacier  to  enable  them  brave temperatures that even go below minus 50 degree celsius;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the need for replacing the existing kit was felt by Government after it was found  that  the  jackets  and  trousers  in  use  are  not  very  comfortable  and  if  so,  the  details thereof; and
- (d) the  measures  taken  by  the Government  to  improve  the  living  conditions  of  soldiers posted there and provide them integrated shelter huts which can provide protection to soldiers against extreme climate conditions of Himalayan region?

## 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) & (b): The  jawans  deployed  at  places  such  as  Siachen  Glacier  are provided  with  the  best  quality  winter  clothing.    This  comprises  22  items  of clothing in all, including trousers, jackets, gloves and sunglasses.  The winter clothing provided to the jawans is designed to withstand extreme temperatures that even go below minus 50 degree Celsius.
- (c) The kits provided are as per laid down  specifications and no shortcomings  have  been  reported.    Upgradation  and  provision  of  improved version of winter clothing is a continuous process for which necessary steps are taken regularly.
- (d) The  soldiers  deployed  at  places  such  as  Siachen  are  being  provided pre-fabricated  insulated  shelters  (Fiber  Reinforced  Plastic)  except  at  certain locations where due to terrain configuration and altitude, it is not possible  to construct integrated shelters.  The soldiers at such locations are provided with insulated tents to enable them to withstand extreme low temperatures.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 287 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-03
Subject: Effect of Demonetisation on Saving to GDP
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: PRATHAP SIMHA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.287

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 3 RD  FEBRUARY 2017/14 TH  MAGHA SAKA, 1938

## EFFECT OF DEMONETISATION SAVING TO GDP

## 287. SHRI PRATHAP SIMHA:

## QUESTION

## Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the cash to GDP ratio in India is more than 11% compared to an average of 4-5% in the developed countries, if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) the anticipated effect of the demonetization of the Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 notes on India's savings to GDP ratio ?

## ANSWER

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

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- (a) & (b)  As per studies/reports like BCG Global Payment model 2015, Reserve Bank of Australia Annual Report 2014 and Euro Monitor Passport 2015, the Cash to GDP percentage ratio for India is approximately 11.55% which is higher than  the  USA  (7.74%),  Sweden  (2.12%),  United  Kingdom  (3.67%),  and Australia  (4.41%).  This  exercise  has  resulted  in  an  increase  in  deposit  with banks.    This  will  facilitate  in  reduction  of  interest  rates  and  provide  more headroom to bank to expand their credit base.
Lok Sabha Question No. 285 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-03
Subject: Grievance Redressal System
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: M. CHANDRAKASI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.285

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 RD  FEBRUARY, 2017

## GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL SYSTEM

285. SHRI  M. CHANDRAKASI:

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

- (a) the mechanism available to monitor functioning of grievances redressal system in the Armed Forces;
- (b) whether the Government has taken note of service related grievances publicized recently by the personnel of lower ranks in the Armed Forces and if so, the follow-up action taken thereon; and
- (c) whether   the  Government proposes  to bring about  an  independent  grievances redressal  system  in  Armed  Forces  for  boosting  the  morale  of  personnel  and  better efficiency; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## 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):      For  the  redressal  of  grievances  of  the  Armed  Forces personnel,  procedures  have  been  clearly  laid  down  in  The    Army  Act, 1950;  The  Navy  Act,  1957;  and  The  Air  Force  Act,  1950.  Further,  the procedures for dealing  with  non-statutory representations / complaints have  been  laid  down  by  the  regulations  and  orders  issued  on  the subject.

There  are  also  informal  mechanisms  in  place  for  redressal  of grievances in the Armed Forces like the sainik sammelans, personal

interviews,  suggestion  boxes,  informal  meetings,  open  forum  on Air Force internet etc. A  web  based  Centralized  Public  Grievance  Redress  and  Monitoring System  (CPGRAMS)  has  been  designed  and  implemented  in  all  the Ministries / Departments of Government of India including the Department  of  Defence.  This  system  provides  online  access  to  all including the Armed Forces personnel to lodge their grievances with the Ministry  of  Defence.  The  CPGRAMS  system  allows  the  Ministry  to monitor  the  grievances  and  ensure  their  time  bound  redressal  by  the concerned organisations / institutions of the Ministry. Thus well laid out grievance redressal systems are in place to deal with the statutory and non-statutory complaints/grievances of the Armed

Forces personnel.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 284 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-03
Subject: SPICe
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: JYOTI DHURVE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 284 ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 3rd  FEBRUARY, 2017/ MAGHA 14, 1938 (SAKA)

SPICe

## QUESTION

284. SHRIMATI JYOTI DHURVE:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS मंत्री

be pleased to state:

कारपोरेट  कार्य

- (a)  whether the Government has discontinued the INC-29 and INC-7 and SPICe is the only simple and special proforma for constitution of company in the country; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS    (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL) कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री (श्री अर्जुन राम मेघवाल)

- (a) Simplified Proforma for Incorporating Company Electronically (SPICe) is, w.e.f. 01-Jan-2017, the main eform which is to be used for all  company  Incorporations,  except  for  (a)  Part  I  companies  as defined under Section 366 of the Companies Act, 2013 and (b) Those which have more than 07 subscribers. Only for such companies, INC7 is to be used. INC-29 has been discontinued w.e.f. 01-Jan-2017, totally.
- (b) SPICe includes all functionalities available in INC-2, INC-7 and INC29, is more user friendly and fully meets the requirements of most stakeholders, thereby contributing to speed of processing and Ease of Doing Business for stakeholders.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 283 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-03
Subject: Action on Income Tax Complaints
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. † 283 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 3 RD  FEBRUARY, 2017 MAGHA 14, 1938 (SAKA)

## ACTION ON INCOME TAX COMPLAINTS

## † 283.  SHRI SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH:

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether  the  Government  has  issued  orders  /  instructions  to  Income  Tax  Department  to  take action within 30 days of any complaints:
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any survey has been conducted by the Government for on- going and pending cases in the Income Tax Department in the country particularly in Bihar; and
- (d) if  so,  the  number  of  such  cases  of  Income  Tax  received  and  decided  by  the  Government, State/UT-wise?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  &  (b):    According  to  extant  instructions  regarding  redressal  of  public  grievances,  all  grievances received from taxpayers are to be redressed within a period of 60 days. However, every  endeavour is made to redress the grievances as soon as possible, preferably within 30 days.

(c) & (d):  Action against tax evasion/black money is an on-going process. Such action under the direct tax  laws  includes  searches,  surveys,  enquiries,  assessment  of  income,  levy  of  penalties  and  filing  of prosecution  complaints  before  criminal  courts,  wherever  applicable.  As  part  of  enforcement  measures during  the  period  April  2014  and  December  2016  the  Income  Tax  Department  conducted  searches  in 1838 groups of assessees leading to seizure of undisclosed assets of Rs.2607 crore and admission of undisclosed income of Rs.33,211 crore. 14,472 surveys conducted resulted in detection of undisclosed income  of  Rs.31929  crore.  1751  prosecution  complaints  were  filed  before  criminal  courts  for  various offences detected, apart from compounding of offences in 2549 cases. 75 persons got convicted in the prosecution complaints filed by the Income Tax Department during the same period.

Territorial  jurisdiction  of  Income  Tax  authorities  does  not  necessarily  coincide  with  boundaries  of States/Union Territories.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 282 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-03
Subject: Regulatory Reforms for Medical Device Sector
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: PRALHAD VENKATESH JOSHI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 282 TO BE ANSWERED ON 3 RD FEBRUARY, 2017

## REGULATORY REFORMS F OR MEDICAL DEVICE SE CTOR

## 282. SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to bring regulatory reforms for the medical device s keeping in view of the objectives under 'Make in India';
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the extent to which such move would help reducing India's import dependence; and
- (d) the details thereof?

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

- (a)  &  (b): The  Ministry  of  Health  and  Family  Welfare  had,  with  a  view  to  providing transparent, predictable and objective regulatory framework that will ensure quality, sa performance of the regulated medical devices imported or manufactured for sale in th e country and for promoting the ease of doing business, e -gazetted draft Medical Device Rules, 2016 on 17.10.2016 for comments and suggestions of the public. After examination of comments a suggestions received, the rules have since been finalised. Separ ately, several initiatives including duty rationalization for medical devices have been taken by the Government to promote Mak India.
- (c) & (d): The Medical Device Rules, based broadly on International guidelines coupled wi other  initiatives  of the  Government , is  expected  to  provide  a  conducive  environment  for  the growth of medical devices industry in the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 281 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-03
Subject: Commemorative Coin
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: NAGARAJAN P.

281. SHRI P. Nagarajan:

- (a): Yes, Madam.
- (b): A letter has been received from Dr. Girija Vaidyanathan,  Chief Secretary,  Tamil Nadu requesting  for issue of a Commemorative  coin on the occasion of birth Centenary Celebrations of Dr. M. G. Ramachandran.
- (c): The proposal is under consideration in this Department.

## GOVERNMENT  OF INDIA MINISTRY  OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC  AFF.AIRS

## LOK SABHA U.NSTARRED QUESTTON  NO.281 ro tz

## Commemorativ-e  Coin

## QUESTION

Willthe Minister  of FINANCE  be pleased  to state:

- (a) whether the Government  has received any representation  from the Govemment of Tamil Nadu to release a commemoralive  coin on the eve of centenary celebration of former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu late M.G. Ramachandran:
- (b) if so, the details  tl'rereof; and
- (c)  the action being taken by the GovernmEnt  in this regard?

## ANSWER  .

## MINISTER  OF STATE IN IUIINISTRY OF FINANCE {sHRr  ARJUN  RAM ITilEGHWAL}
Lok Sabha Question No. 280 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-03
Subject: Targets of INAP
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: MEENAKASHI LEKHI

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 280 TO BE ANSWERED ON 3 RD FEBRUARY, 2017

## TARGETS OF INAP

## 280. SHRIMATI MEENAKASHI LEKHI:

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

- (a) whether primary health centres and hospitals in rural areas have been upgraded to ach targets of the India Newborn Action Plan (INAP) and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b ) the neonatal mortality rate for 2016 and its comparison with previous years?

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

- (a): As per the India Newborn action Plan (INAP), India is committed to attain 'Single Digit' Neonatal Mortality Rate and Stillbirth Rate by 2030. INAP has identified intervention pa to be delivered through the healthcare system, based on lifecycle approa ch. INAP also advocates newer evidence based approaches like empowering ANM to give injection Gentamicin to young infant  in  the  management  of  sepsis,  ensuring  prophylactic  Injection  Vitamin  K  at  bi facilities, Kangaroo Mother Care and optimal feeding for small babies and strengthening of care of sick newborn services at Special Newborn Care Units (SNCU). All these interventions being implemented throughout the country to help attain the targets set under INAP.
- 18,323  Newborn  Care  Corners  (NBCCs)  at  delivery  points,  2,321  Newborn  Stabilization Units (NBSUs) at the level of Community Health Centres (CHC)/ First Referral Units (FRU and 661 Special Newborn Care Units (SNCUs) have been setup in district hospitals a nd medical colleges to provide round the clock services for small and sick newborns.
- (b):      The Sample Registration System data released for the year 2014 by Registrar Ge India in 2016 indicates a faster decline of 7.1 percent in Neonatal Mortal ity Rate (NMR) from 28 in 2013 to 26 in 2014, as against 3.4 percent in preceding period.

|     |   2012 |   2013 |   2014 |
|-----|--------|--------|--------|
| NMR |     29 |     28 |     26 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 278 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-03
Subject: EPF Collection by Private Banks
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY

No.278

SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDY KOTHA

Will the Minister of FINANCE be please to state:-

- (a)  whether the Government has taken a decision to give approval to private banks to collect Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) deposits; and
- (b)  if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b) Yes, Sir, the Ministry of Labour & Employment has authorised private banks to collect  Employees'  Provident  Fund  (EPF)  deposits  through  notification  No.  G.S.R.  6(E) dated 04.01.2017.
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## Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Economic Affairs

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.278

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY 03 rd  FEBRUARY, 2017

## 'EPF COLLECTION BY PRIVATE BANKS'
Lok Sabha Question No. 277 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-03
Subject: Violence against Doctors
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: GEETHA KOTHAPALLI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 277 TO BE ANSWERED ON 3 RD FEBRUARY, 2017

## VIOLENCE AGAINST DOC TORS

## 277. SHRIMATI KOTHAPALLI GEETHA:

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

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  about  the  survey  conducted  by  the  Indian  Medic Association on consultant specialist doctors that has revealed a frightening series of again st doctors with as high as 80 per cent of doctors having faced some degree of viole aggression from patients and their relatives across the country; and

- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reports of such incidents, hospital - wise?

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

(a) & (b): Indian Medical Association (IMA) through e - mail informed that data available to IMA shows that more than 80% of the doctors have faced some degree of physical/mental/violence/aggression from the patients or their relatives during medical across  the  country. IMA  has  further  informed  that  these  figures  are  evenly  distributed Government Sector, Private Sector, Hospitals, Nursing Homes as well as c linics.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 276 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-03
Subject: Medical Technology Assessment Board
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: ANURAG SINGH THAKUR

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 276 TO BE ANSWERED ON 3 RD FEBRUARY, 2017

## MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY A SSESSMENT BOARD

## 276. SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR:

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

- (a) whether the Government is considering for setting up of a Medical Technology Assessm Board (MTAB) for regulating medical devices in the country; and
- (b) if so, the details and o bjectives thereof?

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

- (a) :      Yes .
- (b) : The proposed Medical Technology Assessment Board (MTAB) in the Department of Health Research would recommend technologies (drugs, devices, method of treatment, etc. the area of health after evaluating them on their efficacy, appropriateness and cost e ffectiveness. This would serve as an important tool in prioritizing national health spending and help universal  health  coverage  by  providing  affordable      health  care.  Accordingly,  MTAB  wo facilitate:
- (i) the process of decision - making  in  health care at the Central and State policy level by providing reliable information based on scientific evidence;
- (ii)  develop  systems  and  mechanisms  to  assess  new  and  existing  health  technologies transparent and inclusive processes;
- (iii) appraise health int erventions and technologies based on available data on resource us cost, clinical effectiveness and safety;
- (iv)  collect  and  analyze  evidence  in  a  systematic  and  reproducible  way  and  ensur accessibility and usefulness to inform health policy; and
- (v ) disseminate research findings and resulting policy decisions to educate and empowe public to make better informed decisions for health.

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