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Lok Sabha Question No. 5557 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-26
Subject: Water Borne Diseases
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Asaduddin Owaisi, Imtiaz Jaleel Syed

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5557 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 TH JULY, 2019

## WATER BORNE DISEASES

## 5557. SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI: SHRI SYED IMTIAZ JALEEL:

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

(a) whether his Ministry has assessed the impact of Swachh Bharat Mission on water and v borne diseases like Malaria, Diarrhoea etc.;

- (b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the per centage decrease in cases of these diseases after coverage of this mission in ru urban areas; and

(d) the steps taken or being taken by the Government to uproot these diseases from the count the wake of health consciousness of the Government on the lines of polio?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI ASHWINI KU MAR CHOUBEY)

(a)to (d): The Government had launched the Swachh Bharat Mission with effect from 2 nd October, 2014 with the aim to achieve univ ersal sanitation coverage by 2 nd October , 2019  by providing access to toilet facilities to all households in the country. The focus of the scheme is on behavior change and usage of toilets. As per World Health Organisation (WHO) Study released in 2018, it is estima ted that, between 2014 and October, 2019, Swachh Bharat Mission will result in avertin g more than 3,00,000 diarrhoea and protein - energy malnutrition related deaths.

As per constitutional provisions ,Health is a state subject and primary responsibility t control any outbreak lies with therespective State Government. However ,Government ofIndia provides technical and financial support and training to health functionaries of State Government for more effective containment and management of any disease outbreak. The Government o India  also  provides  regular  financial  and  technical  support  to the  State  Governments  under National Health Mission (NHM) and various other Tertiary sector schemes for strengthenin healthcare infrastructure in the States/UTs.

Government of India is alsoimplementing Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) under NHM in  all  States/UTs  with  the  objective  to  detect  and  respond  to  dise outbreaks  due  to  epidemic  prone  diseases  /  communicable  diseases  causing  outbreaks. prevent  the  spread  of  such  outbreaks,  States/UTs  are  provided  with  additional  manpo t raining  of  identified  Rapid  Response  Team  (RRT)  members  for  outbreak  investigations and strengthening of laboratories for detection of epidemic prone diseases .

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5555 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-26
Subject: Swadhar Homes
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Sunil Kumar Mondal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 5555 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2019

## SWADHAR HOMES

## 5555.  SHRI SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL:

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has proposed to upgrade or introduce a new scheme to improve the condition of women under Swadhar Greh Scheme;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

- (a) to (c): The Ministry implements  the Swadhar Greh Scheme with effect from  01.01.2016 by merging two previous Schemes viz. 'Swadhar' and 'Short Stay Homes' which covers the entire country. The Swadhar Greh Scheme targets women living in difficult circumstances without social and economic support like deserted women and women survivors of natural disaster  who  have  been  rendered  homeless,  trafficked  women/girls,  women  victims  of terrorist  violence,  mentally  challenged  women/girls  who  are  without  support  and  women with  HIV/AIDS  deserted  by  family.  These  women  are  in  need  of  institutional  support  for rehabilitation so that they could lead their life with dignity. The Scheme envisages providing shelter, food, clothing and health services as well as economic and social security for them along with facilitating their emotional and economic rehabilitation into the society. At present there is no proposal to upgrade or introduce a new scheme under Swadhar Greh Scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5554 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-26
Subject: Sericulture Farmers in Kolar
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: S. Muniswamy

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5554 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2019

## SERICULTURE FARMERS IN KOLAR

## 5554. SHRI S. MUNISWAMY:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंरी be pleased to state:

- a) whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  to  grant  financial  assistance/  packages  for development of sericulture farmers in Kolar, Karnataka, if so, the details thereof;
- b) whether the Government has received any representation/ request in this regard, if so, the details thereof; and
- c) the funds that have been allocated for this purpose and the time by which the same shall be implemented?

## उत्तर ANSWER

## वस्त्र मंरी ( श्रीमती स्मृ तत ज़ूबिन इरानी )

MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a) to (c): Yes  Sir.  An  exclusive  Cluster  Development  Project  covering  around  3500 farmers  is  under  implementation  for  the  development  of  Bivoltine  sericulture  in  Kolar District.  Besides, Central Silk Board (CSB) is implementing a Central Sector Scheme (CSS) viz.  'Silk  Samagra'  'Integrated  Scheme  for  Development  of  Silk  Industry  (ISDSI)'  for development of Silk industry in the Country including Karnataka State with a total outlay of Rs. 2161.68 crore for the period of three years (2017-20).  Under the scheme, assistance is extended  to  sericulture  farmers  for  raising  of  Kissan  Nursery,  plantation  with  improved incubation facility,  construction  of  rearing  houses,  rearing  equipment,  door  to  door  service agents for disinfection and input supply, support for improved reeling units like Automatic Reeling units, multi-end reeling machines, improved twisting machines and support for post yarn facilities for qualify silk and fabric production.  Further for development of sericulture in  Karnataka  including  Kolar  District  thes  State  Govt.  can  avail  the  support  under  'Silk Samagra'.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5552 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-26
Subject: Blood Bag Production
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Adoor Prakash

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5552 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 TH JULY, 2019

## BLOOD BAG PRODUCTION

## 5552. ADV. ADOOR PRAKASH:

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

- (a) whether the HLL (Hindustan Latex Limited) Lifecare Ltd. has proposed to set up a bloo production unit at Konni in Kerala;
- (b) if so, the details and the present status thereof;
- (c) whether Government of K erala had allotted land to HLL for this purpose; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

- (a) to (d): Yes.  Government of Kerala had allotted  land on lease to HLL Lifecae Limited in Iravon Village, Konni Taluk, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala for the purpose of setting u Bag production unit on 1 st July, 2015.

Thereafter, on 4 th February, 2019 the Government of Kerala entered into an agreemen t with HLL granting State land for temporary occupation for non - agricultural land purposes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5550 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-26
Subject: Sale of e-Cigarettes
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shrikant Eknath Shinde, Vinayak Bhaurao Raut, Girish Bhalchandra Bapat

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5550 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 TH JULY, 2019

## SALE OF E - CIGARETTES

## 5550. DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE: SHRI VINAYAK RAUT: SHRI GIRISH BHALCHANDRA BAPAT:

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

- (a) whether States/UTs have complied with the advisory issued by the Government to ensur sale/banning the sale of e - cigarettes;
- (b)  if  so,  the  det ails  of  the  complaints/  reports  furnished  by  States/UTs  regarding implementation;
- (c) whether steps are being taken by the Government to ensure compliance of Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COPTA), 2003 by States/UTs; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## (SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

- (a)& (b): In larger public health interest and in order to prevent the initiation of Electronic Nicotine  Delivery  Systems  (ENDS) by non- smokers  and  youth  with  special  attention  to vulnerable groups, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, has issued an Advisory to all States/Union Territories on 28 th August, 2018 asking them to ensure that any Electronic Nicotine Del iv ry Systems (ENDS) including e - Cigarettes,  Heat - Not- Burn  devices, Vape,  e - Sheesha,  e - Nicotine  Flavoured  Hookah,  and  the  like  devices  that  enable  nicotin delivery  are  not  sold  (including  online  sale),  manufactured,  distributed,  traded,  impo adver tised in their jurisdictions, except for the purpose & in the manner and to the exten be approved under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules made thereunder.

The  State  Governments  of  Punjab,  Karnataka,  Mizoram,  Kerala,  Jammu  &  Kashmir, Utt ar  Pradesh,  Bihar,  Maharashtra,  Tamil  Nadu,  Jharkhand,  Himachal  Pradesh,  Puducherry Rajasthan, Meghalaya ,Odisha and Nagalandhave prohibited the Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS).

Contd……..

No such complaints/reports received from States/UTs regarding its implementation.

(c) & (d): The  enforcement  of  provisions  of  Cigarettes  and  Other  Tobacco  Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply a Distribution) Act, 2003 (COTPA, 2003) an d Rules made thereunder is the responsibility of the States/Union Territories.

To ensure effective implementation of the provisions under COTPA, 2003, Ministry Health  &  Family  Welfare  launched  the  National  Tobacco  Control  Programme  (NTCP) in 2007 -08.

Further,  for  effective  implementation  of  the  provisions  of  COTPA,  2003,  Cent Government has authorized officers for various Departments under different Sections of th and advises States/Union Territories, from ti me to time, for the strict compliance of Act.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5547 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-26
Subject: Tree Plantation Areas
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Ajay (Teni) Misra

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  5547

TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2019

## Tree Plantation Areas

## 5547.    SHRI AJAY MISRA TENI:

Will  the  Minister  of  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND  CLIMATE  CHANGE  be  pleased  to state:

- (a)  whether  tree  plantation  areas  are  included  while  calculating  forest  area  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (b) whether a correct assessment of the capacity of forests to absorb carbon dioxide has been made and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, whether any other system is likely to be developed to assess the purity of air in the absence of correct information regarding the capacity of plants inside and outside forests to absorb carbon dioxide; and
- (d)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  time  by  which  the  said  system  is  likely  to  be developed?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

- (a) Forest Survey of India (FSI), Dehradun, an organization under the Ministry carries out the assessment of forest and tree cover of the country biennially and findings are published in India State of Forest Report (ISFR).

The  definition  of  the  term  'Forest  Cover'  in  the  ISFR  is  as  given  below,  which  includes plantation:-

'All lands, more than 1 hectare in area, with a tree canopy density of more than 10 percent irrespective  of  ownership  and  legal  status.  Such  lands  may  not  necessarily  be  a  recorded forest area. It also includes orchards, bamboo and palm.'

- (b) to (d)  Forests in general act as net carbon sink and contribute to mitigation action. As per India's second  Biennial  Update  Reports  (BUR),  about  12%  of  the  country's  Green  House  Gas emissions are offset by the forestry sector.

The  Forest  Survey  of  India  estimates  carbon  stock  of  forest  by  using  National  Forest Inventory  data  collected  during  forest  inventory  and  forest  cover  area  following  the guidelines given by United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The carbon stock for 2017 has been estimated to be 7083 million tones. There is an increase of 39 million tonnes of carbon stock as compared to the estimates of previous assessment. The average annual increase of carbon stock is worked out to be around 35 million tones.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5546 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-26
Subject: Genetic Diseases
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Amol Ramsing Kolhe, Subhash Ramrao Bhamre, Supriya Sadanand Sule, Kuldeep Rai Sharma

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5546 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 TH JULY, 2019

## GENETIC DISEASES

5546. DR. AMOL RAMSING KOLHE: DR. SUBHASH RAMRAO BHAMRE: SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE: SHRI KULDEEP RAI SHARMA:

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

- (a) whether more than 50 lakh babies are born with genetic disease each year in India treatment is very expensive;
- (b) if so, whether the Government has conducted any detailed study in this regard and if so details and the outcome thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  there  are  only  few  Government  hospitals  wh provide specialized treatment for genetic diseases resulting in lot of suffering by genet patients, and if so, the reasons for not setting up specialized hosp itals for treatment of genetic disorders in the country;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  has  prepared  any  action  plan  to  combat  and  cover  such  gene diseases under the National Health Mission and set up a panel to frame a policy in this and if so, th e details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) whether the Government has set up any corpus fund for providing free treatment for g diseases and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FA MILY WELFARE

(SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

- (a)  to  (e):          There  is  no  centralised  information  available  regarding  prevalence  o diseases in India. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has recently initiated step up rare disease registr y which will include most of genetic diseases.

Public  health  and  hospitals  being  a  State  subject,  it  is  the  responsibility Government to set up hospitals to treat different kinds of disease conditions including diseases.

Contd……….

Government had formulated a National Policy for Treatment of Rare Diseases in the y 2017. However, the Government decided to review the Policy due to implementation challeng and in the light of new information and updates available/received for its fu rther improvement and  effective  implementation.    Accordingly,  the  Policy  has  been  kept  in  abeyance  vide -statutory Gazette Notification dated 18 - 12- 2018.

Pending revision of the National Policy, under the Umbrella Scheme of Rashtriya Aro Nidhi(RAN), a component for treatment of rare disease has been included w.e.f. 01.01.2019 providing one - time financial assistance to patients belonging to families living below thr poverty line for treatment of identified Rare Diseases in Government hospitals.  An amount of Rs.100 crore has been allocated for Rare Disease component of Umbrella Scheme of Rashtri Arogya Nidhi during 2019 - 20.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5544 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-26
Subject: National Institute of Ayurveda
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy

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

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 5544 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 TH JULY, 2019

## NATIONAL INSTITUTE O F AYURVEDA

## 5544. SHRI MAGUNTA SREENIVASULU REDDY:

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

- (a) whether the Government has plans to setup branches of National Institute of Ayurveda in the country, State/ UT - wise; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the locations identified for the purpose, and i reasons therefor?

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

- (a) & (b):      It has been decided to establish an extension of National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur at Shri Mata Mansa Devi Complex, Panchkula ,Haryana offering UG, PG, PhD degrees with 250 bedded Hospital ,Boys & Girls Hostel, Guest House and Residential Buildings .

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5543 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-26
Subject: Genetic Disorders
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Parvesh Sahib Singh

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

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 5543 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 TH JULY, 2019

## GENETIC DISORDERS

## 5543. SHRI PARVESH SAHIB SINGH:

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

- (a) whether there is any cure/ treatment/medicine for rare genetic disorder called Mor (MPS  IV  A)  syndrome  in  Ayurveda,  Unani,  Homoeopathy  or  Naturopathy  ava ilable  in  the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the centres/hospitals where the cure for above disorder is available in the country;
- (c) whether the Government has any understanding/agreement/MOU/intergovernmental cooperation with  foreign  countries  to  avail  ayurvedic/homoeopathic  treatment  for  the  pati with above genetic disorder in the country, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether any research is being carried out by any institution/ pharmaceu company/laboratory on the treatment and medicine of Morquio A (MPS IV A) syndrome and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, whether the Government plans to do so, if s o, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (e) : Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN), Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM), Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS) and Central Council for Research i Homoeopathy  (CCRH)  are  autonom ous  Organisations  under  the  Ministry  of  AYUSH.  These Research  Councils  have  not  undertaken  any  research  studies  for  rare  genetic  disorder Morquio A (MPS IV A) syndrome in AYUSH.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5540 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-26
Subject: Removal of Uterus
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Deepak Baij

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5540 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 TH JULY, 2019

## REMOVAL OF UTERUS

## 5540. SHRI DEEPAK BAIJ:

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

- (a)  whether  his  Ministry  has  any  information  regarding  a  large  number  of cases  related  to untimely removal of uterus of young women by private hospitals for their personal inter different parts of the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State/ UT - wise;
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to curb such incidents;
- (d) whether the Government is conducting any study to ascertain the reasons for such ac and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

- ( a) & ( b) : As  per  the  NFHS - 4  (National  Family  Health  Survey  2015 - 16),  67.7% Hysterectomies are performed in private facilities out of total Hysterectomies. The disag data on age of women who have undergone hysterectomies in private sector is not avail State  wise  details  of  hysterectomies  performed  in  private  hospitals  as  per  NFHS 4  data  is annexed at annexure.
- (c) : The Government has constituted an expert group committee  to advise on measures f curbing unnecessary hysterectomies.

- (d)& (e) : No .

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Source -NFHS 4

## Annexure

| State             |      |
|-------------------|------|
| Andhra Pradesh    | 83.3 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 29.6 |
| Assam             | 34   |
| Bihar             | 82.1 |
| Chhattisgarh      | 65.1 |
| Goa               | 55.7 |
| Gujarat           | 69.4 |
| Haryana           | 58.7 |
| Himachal Pradesh  | 54   |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 37.5 |
| Jharkhand         | 73   |
| Karnataka         | 47.2 |
| Kerala            | 58.4 |
| Madhya Pradesh    | 55.7 |
| Maharashtra       | 69.2 |
| Manipur           | 47.8 |
| Meghalaya         | 28.6 |
| Mizoram           | 37.1 |
| Nagaland          | 51   |
| Delhi             | 64.2 |
| Odisha            | 28.6 |
| Punjab            | 64.8 |
| Rajasthan         | 66.2 |
| Sikkim            | 45   |
| Tamil Nadu        | 47.4 |
| Tripura           | 58.6 |
| Uttar Pradesh     | 77   |
| Uttarakhand       | 61.2 |
| West Bengal       | 50.8 |
| Telangana         | 81.2 |
| India             | 67.7 |