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Lok Sabha Question No. 2298 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-23
Subject: Rates of Advertisements for Private TV Channels
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Mohanbhai Kalyanji Kundariya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2298 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.09.2020

RATES OF ADVERTISEMENTS FOR PRIVATE TV CHANNELS

2298.  SHRI MOHANBHAI KALYANJI KUNDARIYA:

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state :

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  increase  the  rates  of advertisement for private T.V. channels;
- (b) if so, the details and methods thereof;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether  the  Cabinet  Committee  on  Economic  Affairs  (CCEA) has chalked out a plan for the 'broadcasting, basic infrastructure and network development' in Prasar Bharti; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND  CLIMATE  CHANGE; MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES {SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR}

(a) to (c): The  Government  revised  the  rates  for  awareness campaigns to be undertaken by Bureau of Outreach and Communication (BOC) through private TV channels in January, 2019 on the basis of  recommendations  of the  Review  Committee constituted in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for this purpose. The revised rates are valid for 3 years.

(d) & (e): The modernization and strengthening of basic infrastructure  and  network  of  Prasar  Bharati  is  a  continuous process under the scheme 'Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development (BIND)'. The Cabinet Committee on Economic  Affairs  (CCEA)  has  approved  the  extension  of  this Scheme for the period 2017-20 with a provision of Rs. 1054.53 Crore for this period.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2295 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-23
Subject: Reservation to OBCs in Medical Admissions
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Thalikkottai Rajuthevar Baalu, A.K.P. Chinraj, S. Jagathrakshakan

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUE STION NO. 2295 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23 RD SEPTEMBER, 2020

## RESERVATION TO OBC sIN MEDICAL ADMISSION S

## 2295. SHRI T.R. BAALU: SHRI A.K.P. CHINRAJ: SHRI S. JAGATHRAKSHA KAN:

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

(a) whether the Government has taken note of the judgement of the Madras High Court stating that there is no impediment to provide reservation to O BCs inmedical admissions from the All India Quota contributed by the States and that a Committee should be set up to provide fifty percent of reservation and if so, the action taken by the Government thereon;

(b) whether any committee has been constituted toexamine the proposal and if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the reservation for OBCs in such medical admissions has not been given since 2013 and if so, the reasons therefor and whether the Government proposes to grant the same from the academic y ear 2020 - 21;

(d) whether the Government has received representations from any State particularly Tamil Nadu for providing reservation to OBC students for securing admission in MBBS and PG medical courses; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government thereon?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b) The Hon'ble High Court of Madras in All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam V/S Union of India & Ors in Writ Petition No.8324 of Year 2020 vide judgment dated 27.7.2 directed  that  a  committee  comprising  representatives  from  the  Central,  Health  Secreta Government of  Tamil Nadu and Secretaries of  Medical Council of India and Dental Council India be constituted for providing the terms of implementation of OBC reservation in t India Quota scheme. In compliance of the directions of the Hon'ble High Court, a Committee has been constituted vide order dated 07.09.202 0.

(c) to (e) As per the All India Quota Scheme approved by the Hon'ble Supreme Court (Dinesh Kumar and Others Vs. Motilal Nehru Medical College, Allahabad) there has been no reservat in All India Quota seats both in MBBS and PG medical courses from the year 1987. Further, under  the  provisions  of  the  Central  Educational  Institutions  (Reservation  in  Admission 2006, 27% reservation for OBC category candidates has been earmarked from the year 2009 Central Educational Institutions of the country .  With regard to providing reservation to OBC category in All India Quota UG/PG medical seats, the Government had taken a proactive stand in the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the year 2016, suggesting to apply State specific reservation for OBCs in the All Ind ia  Quota  in  Writ  Petition  No.  596/2015  titled  Saloni  Kumari  &Anr.  Vs. DGHS.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2292 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-23
Subject: Free Treatment in OPDs
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: P. Velusamy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUE STION NO. 2292 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23 RD SEPTEMBER, 2020

## FREE TREATMENT IN OP DS

## 2292. SHRI VELUSAMY P.:

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

- (a) whether as per the existing norms, Private Hosp t ls are supposed to reserve 25% quota for providing free treatment to patients in the Outdoor Patient Department and 10% quota to admit poorpatients, if so, the d etails thereof;
- (b) whether private hospitals utilise reserved quota beds into paid categories on the pretext of having no vacancy;
- (c) if so, whether the Government is having any monitoring mechanism to verify the authenticity of the claims made by the pr ivate hospitals;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;and
- (e) whether the Government is having any proposal to cancel the licences of the private hospitals for not implementing the norms prescribed by the Government, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) As per  Constitutional  provisions,  'Health'  is  a  State  subject.  It  is  within  the  domain  of State/Union  Territory  (UT)  Government  to  ensure  that  hospitals  that  are  given  land concessional  rates  provide  free  treatment  to  the  poor.  Since  this  is  a  Stat e  matter, Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare does not maintain details in this regard.

As perClinical  Establishments  (Registration  and  Regulation)  Act,  2010,  for  grant registration under the Act, the private hospitals located in the State/UTs wherever, he said Act is  applicable,  are  required  to  comply  with  the  minimum  standards. National  Council  for clinical  establishments  has  approved  minimum  standards  for  hospitals,  which  among  othe norms  also  include  list  of  legal  requirements  to  be  compl ied  with  by  a  hospital  as  made applicable by the local/State health authority.

(b) to (d) Health being a State subject, no such information is maintained centrally. It is respective State/UT Government to have monitoring mechanism to verify the authenticity of claims made by the private hospital and take necessary corrective a ction accordingly.

(e) Under  the  CE  Act,  2010,  the  district  registering  authority  has  the  power  to  canc registration (licences) of the private hospital, if conditions of registration are not be with.Health being a State subject, it is within the ambit of the respective State/UT Government to implement the provisions of the Act and Rules there under.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2291 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-23
Subject: Medical College at Nagaur
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Hanuman Beniwal

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUE STION NO. 2291 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23 RD SEPTEMBER, 2020

## MEDICAL COLLEGE AT N AGAUR

## 2291. SHRI HANUMAN B ENIWAL:

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

- (a) whether the process of selection of agency for construction of a medical colleges approved under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme in Nagaur district of Rajasthan is under consideration with the Government;
- ( b) if so, the time by which the action is likely to be taken in this regard;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to issue any g idelines for early operationalisation of the said medical college; and
- (d) if so, the time by which it is likely to be completed ?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d) The Ministry has sanctioned opening of a new Government medical college at Nagaur in Rajasthan by upgrading the district hospital. The college has been approved in September, 2010 under  Phase  III  of  the  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  for  'Establishment  of  new  medical colleges attached with existing district/referral hospitals' at an approved cost of Rs . 325 crore, to be  shared  between  the  Centre  and  State  Government  in  the  ratio  of  60:40  with  allocati Central  Share  of  Rs.195  crores. Out  of  which  Rs.  50  crore  has  been  released  to  the  State Government till date.

The StateGovernment ofRajasthan is the implementing agency for the project .As per information  provided  by  the State  Government  of  Rajasthan,  the  executive  agency  for construction of new medical college at Nagaur has been finalised.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2288 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-23
Subject: National Mission on Quantum Technologies and Applications
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Nalin Kumar Kateel, Kumbakudi Sudhakaran

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

## DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2288 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23/09/2020

## NATIONAL MISSION ON QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS

## 2288. SHRI NALIN KUMAR KATEEL: SHRI KUMBAKUDI SUDHAKARAN:

Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY वान और ौयोगक मंी be pleased to state:

- (a)       whether the Government has announced to setup a National Mission on Quantum Technologies and Application (NM-QTA) in the Budget, 2020 and if so, the details thereof including the budget outlay;
- (b)        the  key  features  and  objectives  of  the  said  Mission  along  with  the timeframe for implementation of the Mission;
- (c)        whether  the  Government  has  formulated  any  guidelines  on  ethical practices  to  be  followed  while  conducting  research  under  the  said  Mission covering the aspects of artificial intelligence, privacy and other such elements, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d)        whether the Government  is considering to partner with foreign countries, foreign investors, and the private sector as a part of the NM-QTA and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

## वाय और परवार कयाण मंी , वान और ौयोगक मंी और पृ वी वान मंी ( डॉ . हष वधन )

- (a)        Yes Sir. In the Budget 2020, Government proposed to provide an outlay of Rs.  8000  crore  over  a  period  of  five  years  for  the  National  Mission  on  Quantum Technologies and Applications (NM-QTA).
- (b)        The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for NM-QTA is being prepared covering the  key  features,  objectives  along  with  the  timeframe  for  implementation  of  the Mission.
- (c)         No  Sir.  However,  the  DPR  will  come  out  with  the  guidelines  on  ethical practices  to  be  followed  while  conducting  research  under  NM-QTA,  covering  the aspects of artificial intelligence, privacy and other such elements.
- (d)        Yes Sir. The details are being worked out as part of DPR preparation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2285 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-23
Subject: Reduction in Forest Cover
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Sarmistha Sethi

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

## LOK SABHA UN-STARRED QUESTION NO:  2285

TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.09.2020

## Reduction in Forest Cover

## 2285.     SHRIMATI SARMISTHA SETHI:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  reduction  in  forest  cover  across  the  country  as  a result of which climate is adversely affected;
- (b) if so, steps that have been taken/are being taken to improve the forest cover;
- (c) whether there is any proposal to develop specific forest zones for growth of medicinal plants; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

- (a) There is no reduction of forest cover in the country. As per the latest India State of Forest Report  (ISFR)  2019,  total  forest  and  tree  cover  of  the  country  is  8,07,276  square kilometre  which  is  24.56%  of  the  geographical  area  of  the  country.  The  current assessment shows an increase of 5,188 square kilometre of forest and tree cover at the national level as compared to the previous assessment i.e. ISFR 2017.
- (b) To improve the forest cover, afforestation programmes are being taken up under various Centrally  Sponsored  Schemes  such  as  National  Afforestation  Programme  and  Green India Mission being implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.  Afforestation  activities  are  also  taken  up  under  various  programmes/funding sources  such  as  Mahatma  Gandhi  National  Rural  Employment  Guarantee  Scheme, Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, Compensatory Afforestation Funds and under concerned State/UT schemes/plans.
- (c) & (d)  All forest types have potential for growth of medicinal plants.  In order to sustainably manage,  conserve  and  utilize  the  forest  resources  and  to  bring  uniformity  in  forest management  planning  across  the  country,  the  National  Working  Plan  Code  2014, suggests inventory and mapping of the entire vegetation including herbs, shrubs, grasses and climbers along with trees, medicinal and aromatic plants  to be brought within the ambit  of  the  forest  resource  assessment  in  order  to  ultimately  help  to  prepare  the livelihood plans for the local communities in a more effective manner.

Further,  the  National  Biodiversity  Authority  has  also  been  following  a  consultative process with the Ministry  of AYUSH to address issues pertaining to the conservation, protection and production of medicinal plants.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2276 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-23
Subject: Non-release of funds for Telangana
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Gaddam Ranjith Reddy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTIO N

## NO. 2276

TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.09.2020

## Non-release of funds for Telangana

## 2276.  DR. G. RANJITH REDDY:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that funds have not been released for the State of Telangana  under  the  National  Afforestation  Programme  and  Green  Indian  Mission since 2016-17;
- (b) if so, the reasons for not releasing funds for Telangana;
- (c) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  provide  funds  to  Telangana  under  above programmes and increase its forest cover from the existing 23,000 above sq. kms?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Yes, Sir.
- (b) The Annual Plan of Operation of Telangana, State Forest Development Agency (SFDA) for 2016-17 under National Afforestation Programme (NAP) could not be approved as the mandatory documents required as per the guidelines of NAP were not submitted by the  State.  Further,  no  proposal  has  been  received  from  SFDA  beyond  2016-17  under NAP.  Under  Green  India  Mission  (GIM)  also  no  proposal  has  been  received  from Telangana for release of funds.
- (c) The State is required to submit  proposal under respective scheme for release of fund. However, Ministry on 24 th March 2020 has advised all States and UT Governments to step up afforestation drive to maximize tree planting by all concerned departments in the State/UT.  Ministry  has  also  announced  implementation  of  Nagar  Van  Scheme  for creation of urban forests in cities with a view to increase urban green cover. Besides, the funds  released  under  Compensatory  Afforestation  Fund  Management  and  Planning Authority  (CAMPA)  to  States/UTs  are  also  utilized  for  carrying  out  afforestation activities, which increase green cover. Government of India has disbursed an amount of Rs.47, 872.31 crore from National Fund to 30 State/ UTs as share of respective states including Rs.3110.38 crores to the state of Telangana as per Compensatory Fund Act, 2016.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2273 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-23
Subject: News Bulletins in Regional languages
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Vishnu Dayal Ram

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2273

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.09.2020)

NEWS BULLETINS IN REGIONAL LANGUAGES

2273. SHRI VISHNU DAYAL RAM:

Will  the  Minister  of  INFORMATION  AND  BROADCASTING  be pleased to state:

- (a) the  various  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  increase  the show-time on television and improve the broadcasting of news bulletins in regional languages at national level through 'Doordarshan' and 'Akashwani';
- whether the Government proposes to promote the broadcasting of  such  bulletins  to  attach  more  importance  to  the  various
- (b) regional languages of the country; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND  CLIMATE  CHANGE; MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING AND MINISTER OF HEAVY  INDUSTRIES  AND  PUBLIC  ENTERPRISES  (SHRI  PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a)  to  (c):  Prasar Bharati has informed that the improvement in news bulletins including in Regional News bulletins is a continuous process. Prasar Bharati is currently broadcasting News bulletins in 77 regional languages/local  dialects  on  its  All  India  Radio  (AIR)  network.    A dedicated  24x7  multilingual  Radio  News  Service  has  also  been launched in Digital Radio DRM, DTH Satellite and Internet modes.

Further, Regional News  bulletins are being telecast on various Regional Language Satellite Service (RLSS) Doordarshan Channels.  News operations have been made automated at major DD Regional  Kendra  and  news  sets  in  studios  have  been  revamped  for enhancing look and feel of news telecast. More time slots have been provided for News bulletins and current affairs programmes in various regional DD channels.

All  News  Units  of  All  India  Radio  (AIR)  and  Doordarshan  have  been provided  dedicated  Digital  Channels  on  platforms  like  YouTube  to upload  all  bulletins  and  discussion  programs  in  various  languages. The NewsOnAir Digital Platform of Prasar Bharati available on Android and iOS aggregates these news bulletins by language from across all regions.  Language  specific  news  websites  are  also  available  via www.newsonair.com.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2260 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-23
Subject: Funds for Rashtriya Arogya Mission
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Prataprao  Jadhav

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUE STION NO. 2260 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23 RD SEPTEMBER, 2020

## FUNDS FOR RASHTRIYA AROGYA MISSION

## 2260. SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  allocate more  funds  in  order  to  further  strengthen Rashtriya Arogya Mission;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## A NSWER

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

- (a) to  (c):  Funds  allocated  for  the  National  Health  Mission  as  per  Budget  Estima (2020- 21)  is  Rs.  33,400  crore .  Government  is  also  implementing  an  Umbrella  scheme  of Rashtriya  Arogya  Nidhi  for  providing  financial  assistance  for  treatment  of  poor  pa suffering from life threatening diseases for which the fund allocated in Budget Estimate -21 is Rs. 177.32 crore.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2256 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-23
Subject: Expansion of National Parks
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Sougata Ray

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2256.

TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.09.2020

## Expansion of National Parks

## 2256. PROF. SAUGATA RAY:

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

- (a) whether the Government is considering any proposal to expand the area of National Parks;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  setup  buffer  zones  along  the  National  Parks  and Wildlife Sanctuaries of the country, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has taken note of protests in this regard by various States/farmer organization; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and action taken to redress their grievances?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) and (b) The Protected Areas including the Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks are declared by the respective State Governments/ UT Administrations as per the provisions in the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. The State/UT Governments take action regarding expansion of National Parks whenever need arises as per the provisions contained in the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
- (c), (d) and (e) Ministry  of  Environment,  Forests  and  Climate  Change  issues  notification  for Eco-sensitive Zone (ESZ) based on the proposals submitted by concerned State Government around Protected Areas, National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries. There is a provision for submitting grievances and remarks in connection to the draft notification within 60 days from the date of issue of draft notification. The final  notification  is  issued  only  after  considering  and  studying all these complaints or remarks on the draft notification.

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