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Lok Sabha Question No. 3260 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-13
Subject: Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulation
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Kotha Prabhakar  Reddy

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3260 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH MARCH, 2020

## ASSISTED REPRODUCTIV E TECHNOLOGY REGULAT ION

## 3260. SHRI KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  bring  any  Assisted  Reproductive  Technology Regulation to monitor medical procedures used to assist people to achieve pregnancy;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the details of proposed provisions for strict p and confidentiality clauses included in the Regulations;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether any steps are being taken by the Government to formulate a National Registry of Clinics to formulate minimum standards of labs and lay down code of conduct of personnel;
- (e) 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) to (c) : Yes. The Government proposes to bring ART Regulation Bill, 2020. The proposed Bill has provisions for punishment for the offences prescribed therein and confidentiality
- (d)  &  (e) : The  proposed  Bill  p rovides  for  setting  up  a  National  Registry  of  ART  Clinics, minimum standards for these Clinics and code of conduct for their personnel.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3257 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-13
Subject: Coronavirus
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Mahua Moitra

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

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 3257 TO BE ANSWERED ON  13 TH MARCH, 2020

## CORONAVIRUS

## 3257. SHRIMATI MAHUA MOITRA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has released treatment of suggestions for the Novel Coronavir so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether any research was carried out and data gathered on the treatment of suggestions and nCOV prior to such an announcement, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, whether any clarifications have been released by the AYUSH Ministry in this r so, the details thereof; and
- (d)the other corrective steps taken by the Government in this regard?

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

(a)to (d):     No Sir, Ministry has not released treatment suggestions for the Novel Cor in  AYUSH  system.    No  Research  on  nCOV  has  been  undertaken  by  the  AYUSH  Research Councils.        These  measures  are  advised  based  on  the  principles  of  approach  in  res pective medical system to such viral diseases where respiratory involvement is evident. These adv neither claimed effective treatment for Corona virus nor suggested any specific drug to Coronavirus. The personal hygienic measures and few herb al preparations which may be helpful to  maintain  health  are  indicated  in  the  advisory.  It  was  also  advised  that  the  use preparations should be done in consultation with registered practitioners from respective of medicine.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3256 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-13
Subject: Increase in Temperature
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Suresh Kodikunnil

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3256

TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.03.2020

## Increase in Temperature

## 3256.  SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  taken  note  of  the  continuous  increase  in  temperature  in Kerala for the last three years and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has constituted any expert committee in this regard and if so, the details of its report and assessment thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has ascertained the reasons behind such increase in temperature thereby  affecting  the  environmental  sustainability  of  the  State  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (d) whether the  attention  of  the  Government  has  been  drawn  to  a  study  conducted  by  the NIT Kozhikode which attributed urbanization as the cause for the abnormal increase in temperature in Kerala; and
- (e) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  steps  initiated  by  the  Government  to  mitigate  such conditions?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (e) Government of Kerala has noted the impact of climate change, including increase in temperature,as a serious issue for State development  and sustenance. State Government is undertaking serious efforts for formulation of adaptation strategies in all sectors.  Government  of  Kerala  is  revising  its  State  Action  Plan  on  Climate  Change taking  into  account  the  increase  in  temperature  and  other  extreme  events.  The  State Government has also sanctioned modeling studies, as per Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change -Fifth Assessment Report (IPCC-AR5), to Directorate of Environment and Climate Change. An Institute of Climate Change Studies has been set up under Kerala State Council for Science and Technology for climate change related studies. Climate change is a global phenomenon. In India, the major GHG emission is from  energy  sector,  while  other  sectors  like  agriculture,  industrial  processes  and product use, waste etc. also contribute to it. However, Government of Kerala has noted the impact of increase in temperature and adaptation measures have been initiated by departments such as health and Disaster Management Authority.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3251 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-13
Subject: Waiting Period for USG, MRI at AIIMS
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Nusrat Jahan Ruhi

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3251 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH MARCH, 2020

## WAITING PERIOD FOR U SG, MRI AT AIIMS

## 3251. SHRIMATI NUSRAT JAHAN RUHI:

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

- (a)  whether the  Government  has  taken  note  of  the  fact  that  there  is  a  huge  shortfall  of machines, USG and other medical equipments in Government hospitals in the country, if so, details thereof;
- (b) the number of MRI machines available in Government hospita ls all over the country, State -wise and hospital - wise;
- (c)  the  minimum  waiting  time  for  the  patient  to  avail  MRI  test  in  AIIMS  Delhi  and  o Government hospitals in Delhi; and
- (d) the remedial steps taken by the Government in this regard?

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

(SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

- (a) to (d): Health being a state subject, such information is not maintained centrally.

As far as three Central Government Hospitals in Delhi i.e. Safdarjung, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia  (RML)  and  Lady  Hardinge  Medical  College  (LHMC)    and  Associated  Hospitals  are concerned, there is no shortage of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Ultra Sound (USG) and  other  medical  equipments.  The number  of  MRI  machines  a v ilable  in  these  Central Government hospitals and All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi are under:

| N AME OF THE HOSPITAL       |   N O .OF MRI MACHINES |
|-----------------------------|------------------------|
| AIIMS, New Delhi            |                     03 |
| Safdarjung Hospital         |                     02 |
| RML Hospital                |                     02 |
| LHMC & Associated Hospitals |                     01 |

The waiting time for the patients to avail MRI tests in AIIMS, New Delhi and other Cen Government Hospitals in Delhi are as under:

## AIIMS

For  the  indoor - patients,  the  MRI  is  carried  out  within  72  hours.  For  casualty/emergenc patients, the MRI is done within 2 to 4 hours. For routine outdoor patients, the waiting per 1 month in case of Cardio Radiology, 9 months for Neuro Radiology  and 9 - 12  months  for Radio Diagnosis.

## RML Hospital

The  minimum  waiting  time  for  MRI  test  is  one  week for  outdoor  patient  and  2 - 3  days  for indoor patients; however the urgent cases of MRI are done immediately.

## Safdarjung Hospital

Waiting time  for  indoor  patients  is  maximum  2 - 3  days,  The  Out  Patient  waiting  time  is maximum 4 months.

## LHMC & Associated Hos pitals

Waiting time for in - patients is 01 to 07 days. For out - patients waiting time is 01 week to 06 months.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3248 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-13
Subject: Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplants
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Sushil Kumar Singh

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3248 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH MARCH, 2020

## HAPLOIDENTICAL STEM CELL TRANSPLANTS

## 3248. SHRI SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH:

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

- (a)  whether  Haploidentical  Stem  Cell  Transplant  is  recognised  line  of  treatment  to Thalassemia among children;
- (b) whether AIIMS or any other hospitals under the administrative control of his Ministry been using Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplant to treat Thalassemia among children;
- (c) if so, the number of fatalities due to this line of treatment since the year 2012 in the country, State/UT and year - wise;
- (d) whether there have been cases of fatalities in private hospitals due to this line o among the Thalassemia patients in the country; and
- (e) if so, the details of action taken against the doctors and private hospitals for admi this line of treatment to Thalassemia patients?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

- (a) : A ll India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has informed that Alloge Hematopoietic  Stem  Cell  Transplant  (HCT)  with  a  fully  matched  donor  is  curative  and currently accepted as standard of care for transplant - eligible Thalassemia childre n. However, it is still at clinical trials phase.
- (b) : So  far  information  has  been  received  from  AIIMS,  New  Delhi.  It  does  not  off Haploidentical transplants to Thalassemia patients.

- (c)to(e) : No data is available in this regard.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3247 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-13
Subject: CGHS Wellness Centres in Telangana
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Ramulu Pothuganti

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3247 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH MARCH, 2020

## CGHS WELLNESS CENTRE S IN TELANGANA

## 3247. SHRI POTHUGANTI RAMULU:

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

- (a)  the  details  of  present  Central  Government  Health  Scheme  (CGHS)  wellness  centr functioning/established in Telangana particularly in Nagarkurnool Parliamentary Constituen
- (b) wh ether the Government is considering to open more such CGHS wellness centres at ea Assembly  segment  of  Kollapur,  Kalwakurthy,  Nagarkurnool,  Achampet,  Alampur,  Gadwal, Wanaparthy, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the common public other than Centr al Government employees including the State Government  employees  are  also  permitted  to  avail  medical  facilities  in  case  emergenc normal routine check up in such centres; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with proposals to set up such CGHS well ness centres in the State of Telangana?

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

## (SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

- (a):There are 13 CGHS Wellness Centres in Telanagana at Hyderabad and Secunderabad. The list of the same is at Annexure .
- (b):No .
- (c): Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) is a contributory health scheme of the Centra Government  Employees  and  pensioners  and  on  payment  of  requisite  subscription,  they  a eligible to avail services at CGHS Wellness Centres. However, in case of emergency, primary OPD treatment at Wellness Centres is provided to general public too.
- (d) : No such proposal is presently before the Government.

## Annexure

## CGHS Wellness Centres in Telanagana at Hyderabad and Secunderab ad

- 1 Charminar, 22 - 1- 951 Noor Khan Bazaar, Hyderabad
2. Humayunnagar, Sharadanagar Colony,Gudimal Kapur, Hyderabad
- 3 Secunderabad, Ground Floor, CGO Towers, Kavadiguda, Secunderabad
- 4 Begumpet,KendriyaSwasthyaBhavan, Beg umpet, Hyderabad
- 5 Himayatnagar, Oilseeds Quarters Type - 1, Behind Lady Hydri Club, Himayatnagar, Hyderabad -
- 6 Kachiguda, KendriyaSadan, Sultan Bazar Koti, Hyderabad
- 7 Malapert, H.No.16 - 3- 994/1/A/1, Opp. Officers Mess, New Malakpet, Hyderabad
- 8 Kanchanbagh, DRDO Complex Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad
- 9 Alwal HY9 Pempala Towers, Old Alwal, Secunderabad
- 10 AG'S Colony, AG'S Colony, Vikaspuri, Hyderabad
- 11  Kakatiyanagar,  Hostel  Suite  No.  1  to  8,  Hostel  Complex,  GPRA  Quarters Gachibowli, Hyderabad
- 12  Dilsukhnagar ,  H.No.11 - 7- 205(4/A),  HUDA  Colony,  Saroor Ngr,  Hyderabad -500035
- 13 Tarnaka , Str eet No.5, Tarnaka, Secunderabad.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3245 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-13
Subject: Criteria for Appointment of Medical Social Workers in Hospitals
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Harish Dwivedi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3245 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH MARCH, 2020

## CRITERIA FOR APPOINT MENT OF MEDIC AL SOCIAL WORKERS IN HOSPITALS

## 3245. SHRI HARISH DWIVEDI:

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

- (a)  the  criteria  fixed  for  appointment  of  medical  social  workers  in  Government  and  p hospitals;
- (b) whether appointment of medical social workers in Government and private hospitals has be made mandatory, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the extent to which it is followed in hospitals in the country?

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

- (a) to (c): Health being a State subject, such information is not maintained centrally.

The appointment of Medical Social Worker in Government Hospitals is mandatory as pe MCI guidelines. The Recruitment Rules (RRs) for the post of Medical Social Worker have b notified by each of the Central Government Hospitals in Delhi, namely, Safdarju ng, Dr. Ram Manohar  Lohia  (RML),  Lady  Hardinge  Medical  College  (LHMC)  &  Associated  Hospitals separately.

As per notified RRs, in Dr. RML and LHMC & Associated Hospitals, the recruitment t the  post  of  Medical  Social  Worker  is  done  on  'Direct  Recruitment'  basis  from  amongst  the candidates having the following essential  qualifications:

- (i) Degree of a recognised University;
- (ii) Diploma in social work from a recognized institution.

In Safdarjung  Hospital,  the  recruitment  to  the  post  of  Medical  Soci al  Worker  is  done  on 'Deputation' basis from amongst the candidates holding analogous post and having following essential  qualifications:

- (i) Bachelor's Degree in Sociology or Social Work or Science from a recognised University;
- (ii) Two years experien ce in Medical Social Work.

These hospitals make recruitment to the post of Medical Social Worker as per notified

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3244 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-13
Subject: African Cheetah
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Parvatagouda Chandanagouda Gaddigoudar

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3244

TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.03.2020

## African Cheetah

## 3244. SHRI P.C. GADDIGOUDAR:

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

- (a) whether Cheetah has become extinct in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Supreme Court has allowed the Union Government to introduce African Cheetah to a suitable habitat in the country; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government thereon?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) and (b) Yes sir. The Cheetah has become extinct in the country.
- (c) and (d) The Hon'ble Supreme Court vide order dated 28.01.2020 in I.A. no. 192/2017 in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 337/1995 has stated that "....African Cheetahs would be introduced on an experimental basis in a careful chosen habitat and nurtured and watched to see whether it can adapt to the Indian conditions. In case there are some  difficulties  noticed  about  the  location  in  which  it  is  introduced,  we  are informed  that  the  location  would  be  changed  to  another  forest  which  is  more habitable for the animals. It is not desirable that this action of introducing the African  Cheetahs  into  India  be  left  to  the  sole  discretion  of  the  NTCA  but  we consider it appropriate that NTCA be guided and directed by the Committee of Experts  in  the  field  who  would  carry  out  the  survey  for  the  best  location  for introducing the African Cheetahs in India and take a careful decision about the viability of introducing this animal on a larger scale. The expert committee shall also  supervise  the  entire  process  and  NTCA  shall  be  guided  to  act  in  coordination with the expert committee.

The expert committee shall comprise the following members :

- i. Dr. M.K. Ranjit Sinh (IAS Retd.), Former Director of Wildlife Preservation, India.
- ii. Dr.  Dhananjai  Mohan,  Chief  Conservator  of  Forests,  Wildlife  Admn. Protection & Intelligence, Nainital, Uttarakhand.
- iii. DIG  (Wildlife)  Ministry  of  Environment,  Forest  &  Climate  Change, Government of India

The said expert committee shall submit a report to this Court every four months."

The  National  Tiger  Conservation  Authority,  of  the  Ministry  of  Environment, Forest  and  Climate  Change has constituted a Committee for implementation of the above directions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3243 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-13
Subject: Expansion of NIMHANS, Bengaluru
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: L.S. Tejasvi Surya

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3243 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH MARCH, 2020

## EXPANSION OF NIMHANS , BENGALURU

## 3243. SHRI L.S. TEJASVI SURYA:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware about the shortage of nursing staff at National Inst Mental  Health  and  Neuro - Sciences  (NIMHANS)  in  Bengaluru ,  if  so,  the  actual  shortage  as compared to the sanctioned strength;
- (b) whether any recruitment for the purpose is underway or proposed to be conducted shor so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details and status of the expansion plans currently un derway in NIMHANS; and
- (d) the details of the funds allocated for each project, the targets set for their compl expected outcome of each project?

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

- (a) & (b): Against the approved 756 posts of nurses in National Institute of Mental Health Neuro- Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, 753 posts are filled. Based on the requirement of the Institute, 210 new posts of nurses have been sanctioned and the process of filling up the has been started.
- (c)  &  (d):To  have  a  specialty  clinic  in  the  field  of  Psychiatry  and  a  common  labo ratory complex, establishment of a Psychiatry Specialty Block and a Common Laboratory Complex at NIMHANS  at  a  cost  of  Rs.  41.32  cr  and  Rs.  62.88  cr  respectively  has  been  approved.  T expected outcomes of these projects are as under:
- i. Service, Research and Training in specialty areas of psychiatry starting from perinat psychiatry to geriatric psychiatry.
- ii. Reduction in lab turn - around time with inter - departmental sample testing.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3242 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-13
Subject: Research in Vedic Knowledge
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Pushpendra Singh Chandel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3242 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13/03/2020

## RESEARCH IN VEDIC KNOWLEDGE

## +3242.   SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL:

Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY fvT 3R be pleased to state:

(a) whether steps are taken by the Government to conduct research in vedic knowledge and philosophy, particularly vedantic philosophy and substance pedagogy principles of Vedas so that research in physics could momentum; being get

- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to re-establish ancient Indian Science and Technology?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE; MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; AND MINISTER OF EARTH SCIENCES (DR. HARSH VARDHAN)

(a) & (b): Yes Sir. Ministry of Science and Technology is the nodal ministry to catalyse and support research in natural sciences,   engineering and   technology areas. Science and Engineering Research Board  (SERB) under Department of Science and Technology (DST) supports research proposals in all areas of physics In addition to this, DST has also a program named  Science and Technology of and Meditation (SATYAM) to promote scientific research in ancient   traditional knowledge of yoga  and meditation which interfaces with medicine,  physiology, psychology, neuro science,   philosophy Biotechnology (DBT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ministry of AYUSH for biotech inventions on ayurvedic concepts. Yoga

(c) The Government has taken steps to re-establish ancient Indian Science and Technology research in and  Meditation based on   the benefits   mentioned in  ancient Indian Literature. DST started Science and Technology of and Meditation (SATYAM) programme in the 2015-16 with the aim to explore effect of traditional practices of yoga and meditation 0n physical and mental health. Since its inception, 82 research projects have been supported under SATYAM. Another programme of DST *Science & Heritage Research Initiative (SHRI)' was started in 2017, which aims to promote scientific research activities in conservation of heritage objects  Under SHRI 38 research projects have been supported on various themes including preservation technologies, safeguarding   techniques, material deterioration process, new materials,   process of  restoration and diagnostic   technologies; knowledge of archaeometric applications; etc: Yoga Yoga year

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