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Lok Sabha Question No. 2916 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-12
Subject: Clearance of Wildlife Projects
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Mimi Chakraborty

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.2916

TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.03.2021

## Clearance of Wildlife Projects

## 2916. MS. MIMI CHAKRABORTY:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that despite having cleared more than 700 wildlife projects without proper regulation and evaluation, there has been no full fledged meeting of the National Board of Wildlife during the last six years;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  of  such  projects  that  have  been  granted  wildlife  clearance  since  2014 along with the report of the committees therein; and
- (c) the details of latest scientific report of the Global Biodiversity Outlook (GBO-5) on the project approval and environmental impact assessment on the aforementioned project?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) and (b) The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wild Life has conducted 31  meetings  since  2014.  The  Standing  Committee  of  National  Board  for Wildlife,which comprises of both official and expert members, considers and takes informed decisions on proposals received in the Ministry based on the recommendations of Chief Wild Life Warden, State Board for Wild Life and State Government.
- (c) Global Biodiversity  Outlook  (GBO)  is the flagship publication of the Convention  on  Biological  Diversity  (CBD).  It  is  a  periodic  report  that summarizes the latest data on the status and trends of biodiversity and draws conclusions relevant to the further implementation of the Convention. Global Biodiversity Outlook (GBO-5) provides global summary of progress towards the Aichi Biodiversity Targets and is based on a range of indicators, research studies and assessments. It suggests reflection of biodiversity considerations in the  planning and development infrastructure investments, such as the design and  management  of  transportation  systems,  and  other  linear  infrastructure, through  processes  such  as  biodiversity-inclusive  environmental  assessments and large-scale zoning to avoid the most vulnerable areas for biodiversity, and

application  of  measures  to  preserve  ecological  connectivity,  for  example through overpasses, underpasses and green infrastructure. Ministry has requested the States/UTs that linear infrastructure proposals inside the Protected Areas (PAs) and notified Eco-sensitive Zones around PAs should be accompanied by an animal passage plan prepared by the project proponent on the  basis  of  Guidelines  on  'Eco-friendly  Measures  to  Mitigate  Impacts  on Linear Infrastructures on Wildlife' prepared by the Wildlife Institute of India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2915 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-12
Subject: Free Vaccine to ASHA Workers
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Sangeeta Azad

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2915 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 TH MARCH, 2021

## FREE VACCINE TO ASHA WORKERS

## 2915. SHRIMATI SANGE ETA AZAD:

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

- (a) whether rural healthcare workers such as ASHA workers and such others have been placed in thecategory of frontline workers;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to provide free COVID- 19 vaccine of Corona to frontline workers; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): Rural health care workers such as ASHA workers have been placed in the category of Health Care Workers for the purpose of Covid - 19 vaccination. This category includes Healthcare providers and workers in healthcare settings both government & private .
- (c) & (d): The National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID - 19 (NEGVAC) has prioritized Health Care  Workers, Front  Line Workers, persons aged 60  years and  above, those aged between 45 to 59 years with identified comorbidities for COVID - 19 vaccination.

COVID - 19 vaccination is available free of cost at Government COVID - 19 Vaccination Centres (CVCs) to persons of above mentioned priority groups.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2913 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-12
Subject: Anganwadi Centres in Bihar
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Chirag Paswan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2913

TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.03.2021

## Anganwadi Centres in Bihar

2913.   SHRI CHIRAG KUMAR PASWAN

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

- (a) the total number of Anganwadi centres and mini Anganwadi centres operational in Bihar as on date;
- (b) the details of the facilities being provided in these Anganwadi centres and Mini Anganwadi centres;
- (c) the details of the funds utilised on these centres during the last three years, yearwise;
- (d) whether any request has been received by the Union Government for setting up of additional Anganwadi Centres from State Government; and
- (e) if so, the action taken thereon?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)       As on 30 th September, 2020, there are 105518 Main and 5950 Mini operational Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) in Bihar.
- (b)    The package of following six services is provided under the Anganwadi Services scheme:
- i. Supplementary Nutrition (SNP)
- ii. Pre-school Non-formal Education,
- iii. Nutrition & Health Education,
- iv. Immunization,
- v. Health Check-up, and
- vi. Referral Services

Three of the six services, viz., Immunization, Health check-up and Referral Services are related to health and are provided through NRHM & Public Health Infrastructure.

(c) Year-wise funds utilized under Anganwadi Services during the last three years in the State of Bihar are as under:

## (Rupees in lakh)

| Financial Year   |     SNP |   GENERAL |
|------------------|---------|-----------|
| 2017-18          | 59979.6 |   24204.6 |
| 2018-19          | 74301.2 |   39823.3 |
| 2019-20          | 77138.4 |   48225.2 |

(d) & (e) Recently, a proposal for sanctioning of 18380 AWCs (18,147 Main AWCs and 233 Mini AWCs) has been received from the Government of Bihar. However, 14 lakh AWCs approved by the Government of India under Anganwadi Services have already been  sanctioned  to  States/UTs,  including  Bihar.    Additional  needs  are  met  when proposals including UCs are submitted properly and as per norms. Through interactions with  State  of  Bihar  including  in  recently  conducted  review  meetings,  implementation related issues such as utilization of funds and need for timely submission of Utilization Certificates (UCs)/Statement of Expenditure (SoEs), etc. have been emphasized upon.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2912 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-12
Subject: Severe Acute Malnutrition
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: P. C. Mohan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2912

TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.03.2021

## SEVERE ACUTE MALNUTRITION

## 2912.   SHRI P.C. MOHAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government has formulated any plan to tackle the problem of severe acute malnutrition under its PoshanAbhiyan in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government for manufacturing of ready to use therapeutic foods as well as to develop new products to implement feeding protocol under the said scheme?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to(c): Government  has  taken  several  measures  to  strengthen  nutritional  content, delivery, outreach and outcomes with focus on developing practices that nurture health, wellness and immunity to disease and malnutrition. Steps have been taken to improve nutritional  quality  and  testing  in  accredited  labs,  strengthen  delivery  and  leverage technology to improve governance. States/UTs have been advised to ensure that the quality of supplementary nutrition conforms to prescribed standards laid down under the Food  Safety  and  Standards  Act,  2006  and  regulations  made  there  under  and promote use of AYUSH systems for prevention of malnutrition and related diseases.

A programme to support development of Poshan Vatikas at Anganwadi centres to meet dietary diversity gap by leveraging traditional knowledge in nutritional practices has also been taken up. Local affordable recipes are given to beneficiaries. Therapeutic food is not allowed.

Reviews  by  Chief  Medical  Officer  especially  with  regards  to  severely  malnourished children (SAM) for their identification and treatment have brought down SAM numbers. States  have  been  advised  to   launch  a  drive  for  identification  of  SAM  children  for referral to hospitals (if required) and AYUSH centres in accordance with detailed action plan to be finalized in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2905 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-12
Subject: Prophylactic Medicines for COVID
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Faizal P.P. Mohammed, Behanan Benny

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2905 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 TH MARCH, 2021

## PROPHYLACTIC MEDICIN ES FOR COVID

## 2905. SHRI MOHAMMED FAIZAL P.P.:

SHRI BENNY BEHANAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken any action against individuals/corporations who advertise their products as prophylactic medicines for COVID - 19; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

(a)  &(b):  Advertisements  concerning  drugs  are  regulated  under  the  provisions  of  Drugs Magic  Remedies  (Objectionable  Advertisements)  Act,  1954  which  is  administered  by  Stat Licensing Authorities(SLAs) appointed by the respective State Governments. SLAs arelegally empowered to take action in case of non compliance.

Ministry of AYUSH issued an order dated 01.04.2020 to stop and prevent, publicity advertisement of AYUSH related claims for COVID - 19  treatment in print, TV and electronic media. Pharmacovigil ance centres have received 173 advertisements related to ASU&H drugs for COVID- 19 claims from April, 2020 to January 2021. The details is as below:

| Sr. No   | System     |   Number of IPvC Centres |   Number of PPvC Centres |   Number of COVID - 19 Misleading Advertisement ( From April to January, |
|----------|------------|--------------------------|--------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1.       | Ayurveda   |                       02 |                       35 |                                                                      111 |
| 2.       | Siddha     |                       01 |                       14 |                                                                       49 |
| 3.       | Homeopathy |                       01 |                       13 |                                                                       07 |
| 4.       | Unani      |                       01 |                       11 |                                                                       06 |
|          | Total      |                       05 |                       74 |                                                                      173 |

Ministry  of  AYUSH  has  also  issued  directives  to  the  State/UT  authorities  to  in necessary action  against  the defaulters  and  alleged  manufacturers/advertisers acting in contravention of the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 & Rules there under Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954 and Rules there under.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2904 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-12
Subject: Adoption of Environment-friendly lifestyle
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Ajay Kumar Mandal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2904

TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.03.2021

## Adoption of Environment-friendly lifestyle

2904.   SHRI AJAY KUMAR MANDAL:

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

- (a) whether the Government has prepared any roadmap to educate and create awareness among people towards adopting an environment-friendly lifestyle; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a)  &  (b)          The  Ministry  is  implementing  the  'Environment  Education  Awareness  and Training  (EEAT)'  Scheme  with  the  objective, inter  alia ,  to  promote  conservation  and environmental  awareness  among  students  and  to  motivate  and  sensitise  them  towards environment conservation-oriented lifestyles. The major programme under this Scheme is the National Green Corps (NGC) 'Eco-club' programme under which Eco-clubs have been set up in schools and colleges to educate students and to spread awareness on environmental issues through various activities like plantation drives, cleanliness drives, celebration of important environmental  days,  awareness  and  capacity  building  on  solid  waste  management  through waste segregation, action plan for declaring schools as single-use plastic free, celebration of Harit Diwali, etc.

Further,  under  this  programme,  a  social  movement  named  the  Green  Good Deeds  (GGDs)  movement  was  also  launched  in  2018  with  the  aim  to  bring  about  mass environmental  awareness  in  the  society  at  all  levels.  The  green  deeds  are  simple,  practical steps that every individual may perform in day-to-day life in order to adopt an environmentfriendly lifestyle. A compilation of such deeds has also been published  under the title 'Green Deeds & Habits for Sustainable Environment'.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2902 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-12
Subject: Training Programme for Anganwadi Worker
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: N.K. Premachandran

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2902

TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.03.2021

## TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR ANGANWADI WORKER

2902. SHRI N.K. PREMACHANDRAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to increase the wages of Anganwadi Workers, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  appoint  a  Committee  to  assess  the  workload  of Anganwadi workers and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to provide special fund for the States for the infrastructure development of Anganwadis, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has taken note that Anganwadis are the main centres for the preprimary  educational  and  healthcare  of  rural  children,  if  so,  the  action  taken  by  the Government to strengthen the activities of Anganwadis; and
- (e) whether the Government proposes to give special training to the Anganwadi workers, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d)    The honorarium (not wages) admissible to the Anganwadi Workers/Anganwadi helper was enhanced by the Government on 01.10.2018 and a performance linked incentive of ₹ 250/- per month was introduced for AWH. States/UTs are also giving monetary incentives to these workers out  of  their  own  resources.  Presently,  there  is  no proposal  to  appoint  a  committee  to  assess workload of anganwadi workers.

For the development of infrastructure at anganwadis centres,  several  measures, including the following, have been taken:

- (i)          Revised  joint  guidelines  were  issued  by  the  Ministries  of Women  &  Child     Development, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj for construction of 4 lakh AWC buildings across the country under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)  in convergence with   Anganwadi Services (ICDS Scheme).
- (ii)         Under  Swachhta  Action  Plan,  Rs.10,000/-per  AWC is provided for drinking water facilities and Rs.12,000/- per AWC for toilet facilities.
- (iii)       Grants are sanctioned for purchase of water filter, furniture, equipment, etc.
- (iv)     Anganwadi  Workers  (AWWs)  have  been  provided  with  Smart  Phones  for  efficient  service delivery.
- (v)    Cost norms of supplementary nutrition have been revised.
- (e)        Anganwadi  Workers  (AWWs)  are  imparted  training  to  build  their  skills,  knowledge  and capacities to discharge their duties in delivering the ICDS services. These trainings are conducted at the Anganwadi Training Centres (AWTCs).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2900 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-12
Subject: Anganwadi Services Scheme
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Maneka Sanjay Gandhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2900

TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.03.2021

## ANGANWADI SERVICES SCHEME

## 2900.  SHRIMATI MANEKA SANJAY GANDHI:

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

- (a) whether  the  Anganwadi  Services  Scheme  has  successfully  achieved  its  objectives across the country;
- (b) if  so,  the  details thereof  along with the measures taken to make the programme more effective and to ensure its wide coverage;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) whether  mid-day  meals  and  food  grains  were  distributed  to  children  through  these Centres during COVID-19 pandemic, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) Under Anganwadi Services, a package of six essential services including provision of Supplementary nutrition (SNP) and  Immunization is undertaken across the country through 13.87  lakh  operational  Anganwadi  Centres.   722.87  lakh  children  and  171.92.  lakh  pregnant women & lactating mothers receive supplementary nutrition at Anganwadi Centres.

To  make  the  programme  more  effective,  Government  has taken  steps  to strengthen nutritional  content,  delivery,  outreach  and  outcomes  with  focus  on  developing  practices  that nurture health, wellness and immunity to disease and malnutrition. Steps have also been taken to  improve  nutritional  quality  and  testing  in  accredited  labs,  strengthen  delivery  and  leverage technology to improve governance. States/UTs have been advised to ensure that the quality of supplementary nutrition conforms to prescribed standards laid down under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and regulations made there under. A programme to support development of  Poshan  Vatikas  at  Anganwadi  centres  to  meet  dietary  diversity  gap  and  leveraging of traditional knowledge and AYUSH practices has also been taken up.

- (d)        During  COVID-19,  all  Anganwadi  Centres  across  the  country  were  closed  to  limit  the impact  of  the  pandemic.  However,  to  ensure  continuous  nutritional  support  to  Anganwadi beneficiaries,  Anganwadi  Workers  and  Helpers  distributed  Supplementary  Nutrition  at  the doorsteps  of  beneficiaries  once  in  15  days.  In  addition,  Anganwadi  Workers  and  Anganwadi Helpers have assisted the local administration in community surveillance, creating awareness as well as other work assigned to them from time to time.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2898 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-12
Subject: National Credit Fund for Women
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Kanakmal Katara

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2898

TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.03.2021

## NATIONAL CREDIT FUND FOR WOMEN

## 2898. SHRI KANAKMAL KATARA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken any measure to address the shortcomings in the National Credit Fund for women to improve its overall functioning; and;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b) In view of enhanced availability of financial services to the poor in both rural and urban areas and drastic reduction in uptake of loans of the Rashtriya Mahila Kosh, it has been decided to review the need for continuation of RMK in its present form and institutional  frame.  Related  organizational  matters  are  dependent  on  the  outcome  of such review.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2897 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-12
Subject: Standadization of Ayurvedic Medicines
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Rajendra Agrawal

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 2897 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 TH March, 2021

## STANDADIZATION OF AY URVEDIC MEDICINES

## 2897. SHRI RAJENDRA AGRAWAL:

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

(a) whether the Government has taken any steps for standardization of Ayurvedic medicines and practices in the country;

- (b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT - wis ; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS AND ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF TH E MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

( a) &(b): The Government has established Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy under the Ministry of AYUSH. The prime mandate of the Commi ssion s to publish  and  revise  Ayurvedic  Pharmacopoeia  of  India  (API),  Siddha  Pharmacopoeia  of (SPI), Unani Pharmacopoeia of India (UPI) and Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India (H The Pharmacopoeial standards are basic need to ensure quality, saf ety and efficacy of Ayurvedic, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathic medicines. The Pharmacopoeia Commission is als responsible  to  publish  and  revise  Ayurvedic,  Siddha  and  Unani  official  formular regulatory compendiums in respect of quality standards of A YUSH drugs under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules, 1945 to regulate the quality of these drugs.

So far Government has published Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia contains 645 monographs  of  single  drugs  and  202  monographs  of  compound  formulations;  Unani Pharmacopoeia contains 351 monographs of single drugs and 150 monographs of compound formulations;  Siddha  pharmacopoeia  contains  139  monographs  of  single  drugs and Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia contains 1117 monographs. The Ayurvedic formulary of India contai ns 985 formulation, National formulary of Unani medicines contains 1229 formulati and Siddha formulary of India contains 399 formulation.

- ( c) : Does not arise