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Lok Sabha Question No. 2001 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-21
Subject: Medical Practitioners
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2001 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST DECEMBER, 2018

## MEDICAL PRACTITIONER S

## 2001. SHRIMATI DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH:

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

- (a) whether Government is aware that some developed nations have compulsory re - registration  rules  for  medical practitioners  after  a  certain  period  to  recheck their profe ssional skills;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons for not introducing the same in our country;
- (c) the number of medical practitioners registered with MCI or State Medical Councils who have not submitted information about their participation inprofessional meetings as a part of CME within the stipulated time during the last three years and action taken against them; and
- (d) the details of updated status in this regard?

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

(a) to (d): As on date, the Indian Medical Council Act , 1956does not provide for re -registration of doctors. Medical Council of India (MCI), with the previous approval Central Government, has notified Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations, 2002, which, inter - al a, prescribe that a Physician should participate in professional  meetings  as  a  part  of  Continuing  Medical  Education  (CME).  In  order enhance professional  skills  and to  update  their  medical  knowledge,  such  CMEs  must  be attended by medical practitioners for at least 30 hours every 5 years, organised by re professional academic bodies or any other authorised organisations. Further, no such data is maintained  central ly  with  regard  to  the medical  practitioners  who  have  not  submitted information about their participation in professional meetings as a part of CME .
Lok Sabha Question No. 2000 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-21
Subject: PACL
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Begum Tabassum Hasan

## GOVERNMENT OF NNDIA

## MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMC AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2000 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, 21ST DECEMBER, 2018/ AGRAHAYANA 30, 1940 (SAKA)

## PACL

## QUESTION

## 2000. SHRIMATI TABASSUM BEGUM:

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

- (a): the measures being taken by the Government for speedy refund of investor' $ money who have invested in Pearls Agrotech Corporation Limited (PACL); and
- (b): the details of the action taken on the recommendation made by Justice RM Lodha Committee in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(@) & (b): Pursuant to the order dated 02.02.2016 of the Hon ble Supreme Court in the matter ofPACL Ltd , SEBI constituted a committee under the Chairmanship of Hon'ble Mr: Justice RM.Lodha, sale proceeds could be used to pay the investors who have invested

The Committee in furtherance of this mandate initiated the process of refund to the investors vide a Press Release dated 02.01.2018 whereby, at the first instance, the Committee sought investors having a total outstanding amount (principal) of up to Rs 2,500 with PACL to submit claim applications

The applications for refund received as o the date of closing of receipt of 'applications on 31.03.2018 applications by transfer of refund amount to the bank  accounts as provided in the said verified applications
Lok Sabha Question No. 1999 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-21
Subject: Translocation of Tigers
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: NAGENDRA KUMAR PRADHAN

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1999

TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.12.2018

## Translocation of Tigers

## 1999.  SHRI NAGENDRA KUMAR PRADHAN:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  suspended  the  project  for  translocation  of  tigers  in Satkosia Tiger Reserve in Odisha; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor along with the present status of the project?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a) & (b) Yes, Madam.  The tiger translocation at the Satkosia Tiger Reserve in Odisha has  been  kept  in  abeyance,  due  to  inadequate  community  engagement  and non-compliance of advisories of the National Tiger Conservation Authority.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1998 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-21
Subject: Rehabilitation of Animals
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: HARI BABU KAMBHAMPATI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1998

TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.12.2018

## Rehabilitation of Animals

## 1998.   DR. KAMBHAMPATI HARIBABU:

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

- (a)   whether the Government is considering to rehabilitate the animals which are used in the mobile entertainment industry and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether the Government intends to rope in the civil society organizations working for these animal rights, to help in rehabilitation of the animals; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a)  to (c ) Government of India has enacted the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 and has framed rules under the Act to prevent infliction of unnecessary pain and suffering to the animals.  Framing of rules is an ongoing process.  The Government besides making use of its own  shelter  houses  also makes  use  of  civil society  organisations  and  NonGovernmental Organisations working for animal rights to rehabilitate animals as and when required.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1994 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-21
Subject: Anaemia in Women
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: DHARAM VIRA GANDHI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1994 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST DECEMBER, 2018

## ANAEMIA IN WOMEN

## 1994. SHRI DHARAM VIRA:

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

(a) whether the Government is aware that the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2018 Report has reported that 51.4 percent of Indian women in the reproductive age are anaemic and if so, the details thereo f;

- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  taken or  proposes  to  take  any  measure  for reducing  the instances of anaemia among women in reproductive age group; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (c) : Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2018 Report states that 51.4 perc of Indian women in the reproductive age are anaemic.

Under the National Health Mission (NHM), following steps have been taken f or reducing instances of anemia among women in reproductive age group:

- Reduction  of  Anemia  is  prioritized  by  the  Govt.  under  the  recently  launch POSHAN Abhiyaan as it aims to reduce anaemia prevalence by 3 percent per year among children, adolescents, w omen in reproductive age group and pregnant wome between the year 2018 and 2022. In this regard, Anemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) Strategy has  been  formulated  (also  known  as  Intensified  National  Iron  Plus  Initiative holistic and comprehensive management of a nemia among the six target age groups including women in reproductive age group.
- Guidelines have been issued to the States/UTs  for universal screening of preg women at all health facilities.180 Iron and folic acid (IFA) tablets are given ante  n atal  and  180  IFA  tablets  are  given  in  the  post - natal  period  to  all  pregnant women. If pregnant women are found to be clinically anemic, they are given doub doses of tablets as a part of treatment regimen. For Adolescent girls of 10 -19 years of age weekly iron folic acid is provided throughout.
- To address anaemia due to worm infestation, deworming of pregnant women is done after first trimester of pregnancy and biannually in Adolescents.
- To tackle the problem of anemia due to malaria particularly in women and children, Long Lasting Insecticide Nets (LLINs) and Insecticide Treated Bed Nets (ITBNs) a being distributed in endemic areas.
- Health and nutrition education through Information, Education and Communication (IEC) material in the form of posters, hoardings, wall - writings and audio - visuals is undertaken.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1989 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-21
Subject: Effects of Pollution on Taj Mahal
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: CHANDRAKANT BHAURAO KHAIRE

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1989

TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.12.2018

## Effects of Pollution on Taj Mahal

## 1989.   SHRI CHANDRAKANT KHAIRE:

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

- (a) whether marble of Taj Mahal isgetting discolored due to air pollution;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the efforts made by the Government to protect Taj Mahal;
- (c) whether the foundation of TajMahal is becoming weak due to pollutedwater of Yamuna; and
- (d) if so, the corrective measures beingtaken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a) & (b) According to Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) the pollutants  from various sources  have  been  superficially  depositing  on  the  marble  surface  of  Taj  Mahal  as  particulate matters.  Due  to  scattering  of  light  by  these  deposited  particles,  the  marble  surface  appears  to have  changed  in  colour.  The  ASI  has  formulated  scientific  cleaning  and  conservation  plan  to protect the surface of Taj Mahal from deposited pollutants. Accordingly, all four minarets, eight facades,  four  pedestal  marble  walls,  interior  portion  of  periphery  up  to  human  height  &  four Chhatries  at  roof  top  of  main  Mausoleum,  has  already  been  cleaned  &  treated.  However,  the cleaning of main dome requires some technical studies.
- (c) & (d) ASI has informed that the water level of Yamuna is away from the Northern wall of  Taj  Mahal. Therefore,specific study on the link between Yamuna water and strength of the foundation of Taj Mahal has not been conducted.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1988 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-21
Subject: Medical Profession
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: ARVIND GANPAT SAWANT

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1988 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST DECEMBER, 2018

## MEDICAL PROFESSION

## 1988. SHRI ARVIND SAWANT:

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

- (a) whether any measures have been taken by the Government to regulate medical profession in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the number and details of amendments made in the Medical Council of India Act , 1956 after its enactment; and
- (c) the measures taken to eradicate/ curtail corruption in the medical fraternity?

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

- (a): The  professional  conduct  of  the  medical  practitioners  in  India  is  regulated Medical  Council  of  India  (MCI)  and  the  respective  State  Medical  Councils.  The  Ind Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations, 2002 empowers the Medical Council of India and respective State Medical Councils to award punishment doctor against any act of violation of the Code of Ethics.
- (b): The details of the amendments made in the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 are under:
- i) Indian  Me dical  Council  (Amendment)  Act,  1964 :  Amendments  have  been  made  in section 1, 2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, 24, 25 and 33 of the Principal Act section 19A and 20A were also inserted.
- ii)Indian  Medical  Council  (Amendment)  Act,  199 3:  Section  10A, 10B  and  10C  were inserted in the Principal Act.
- iii) Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Act, 2001 : Section 13 of the Principal Act was amended and new sub -clauses 4A, 4B and 4C were also inserted in the section 13.
- iv)Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Act, 2010 :Section 3A, 3B and 3C were inserted in the Principal Act.
- v) Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Act, 2011 : Amendment was made in section 3A of the Principal Act.
- vi)Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Act, 2012 : Amendment was made in section 3A of the Principal Act.
- vii) Indian  Medical  Council  (Amendment)  Act, 2016:  Section  10D  was  inserted  in  the Principal Act.
- (c): Standards  of  professional  conduct  and  etiquette  and  a  code  of  ethics  for  med practitioners are prescribed u nder Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations, 2002 which are statutory in force and r quired to be followed by all the medical practitioners in the country.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1986 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-21
Subject: RBI Penalties on Banks
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: ELUMALAI VELLAIGOUNDER

## GOVERNMENT  OF INDIA

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1986 30, 1940  (SAKA)

## MINISTRY  OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT  OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 ST  DECEMBER 2018/ AGRAHAYANA RBI Penalties on Banks

## 1986.   SHRI V. ELUMALAI:

Will  the Minister  of FINANCE  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  it is a fact that  the Reserve  Bank of India slapped penalty  on many  banks for violating  norms  on reporting  of data on large  credit,  payment  of compensation  for delay  in resolution  of ATM  related  complaints and violating  KYC  norms;
- (b) if so, the details  thereof;
- (c) whether  the RBI had issued stern warning  to the banks  to comply  strictly  with  its directions;  and
- (d) if so, the details  thereof?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry  of Finance (SHRI SHIV PRATAP  SHUKLA)

(a)  to  (d):  Reserve   Bank of  India  (RBI)  has  taken   strict   action for  compliance   of  its directions.   RBI  has  apprised   that   total   penalty   of  Rs.  15.08  crore   has  been  imposed against  six banks  during  financial  year  2017-18.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1984 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-21
Subject: Wild Animals
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: RAVINDRA VISHWANATH GAIKWAD

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1984

TO BE ANSWERED ON  21.12.2018

## Wild Animals

## 1984.  PROF. RAVINDRA VISHWANATH GAIKWAD:

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

- (a) whether the Government has formulated any action plan to save wild animals in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the funds allocated by the Government during the last three years for the same?

## ANSWER

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

## (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a) and (b) The Ministry has formulated the 3 rd 'National Wildlife Action Plan' for a period  of  2017  to  2031  to  save  wild  animals  in  the  country.  The  Plan focuses  landscape  approach  in  conservation  of  all  wildlife  irrespective  of where they occur.  It also gives special emphasis to recovery of threatened species of wildlife while conserving their habitats which includes terrestrial, inland aquatic, coastal and marine ecosystems.
- (c) Funds  are  allocated  under  the  ongoing  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  of 'Integrated  Development  of  Wildlife  Habitats',  which inter-alia ,  includes Development of Wildlife Habitats, Project Tiger and Project Elephant for protection and conservation of wildlife and their habitats. Details of funds allocated under the schemes  during the last three years are as below:

(Rs. in crores)

| Scheme                           | Details of funds allocated   | Details of funds allocated   | Details of funds allocated   |
|----------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------------------|
|                                  | 2015-16                      | 2016-17                      | 2017-18                      |
| Development of Wildlife Habitats | 61.21                        | 90.00                        | 150.00                       |
| Project Tiger                    | 168.21                       | 365.00                       | 345.00                       |
| Project Elephant                 | 16.96                        | 20.00                        | 27.50                        |
| Total                            | 246.38                       | 475.00                       | 522.50                       |
Lok Sabha Question No. 1983 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-21
Subject: Trial against Bank Officers
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: LAXMI NARAYAN YADAV

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 1983

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21st DECEMBER, 2018 AGRAHAYANA 30, 1940 (SAKA)

## Trial against Bank Officers

## +1983. SHRI LAXMI NARAYAN YADAV

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- a) whether permission to hold triallproceedings against bank officers is not being given on time by the Nationalised Banks despite repeated request of Central Vigilance Commission (CVC);
- b) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto;
3. the details of bank officers held responsible for not giving such permission and caused delay in holding the said trial by CVC; and
4. the name of the banks and the details of officers against whom the CVC has sought permission to hold triallproceedings during the last three years;
- e) the action taken against the said officers?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI SHIV PRATAP SHUKLA)

(a) & (b): According to provisions of Prevention of Corruption Act; 1988 (as amended in 2018) , previous sanction of the authority competent to remove a bank officer from office is required, for his prosecution. Further, the concerned authority is required to endeavour to convey its decision in this regard within a period of three months from the date of receipt of proposal for sanction of prosecution from a police officer or an officer of an investigation agency or other law enforcement authority. Where for the purpose of grant of sanction for prosecution, legal  consultation is required , such period may, for the reasons to be recorded in writing, be extended by a further period of one month: The Central  Vigilance Commission has also issued instructions emphasising the need for adherence to the time limit months for taking a decision on  sanction for prosecution

- (c) to (e) Central Vigilance Commission has reported that the Commission did not seek any such permission.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1981 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-21
Subject: Disbursal of MUDRA Loans
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: SURESH KODIKUNNIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES LOK SABHA

UN-STARRED QUESTION NO\_ 1981 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2018 AGRAHAYANA 30, 1940(SAKA) 21,

## Disbursal of MUDRA loans QUESTION

1981: SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a whether the Government has established any policy to hasten the disbursal of "MUDRA Loans in the country and if so, the details thereof; and

- (b) whether the Government has released the allocations earmarked for servicing "MUDRA Loans' to Kerala state during the last three years and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

(SHRI SHIV PRATAP SHUKLA)

- (a) & (b): Under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), annual targets are assigned to Member Lending Institutions (MLIs) Banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and Micro Finance Institutions. The targets under the scheme have been consistently met: viz;

There is no allocation of funds by Government for loans under PMMY as loans under the scheme are extended by MLIs as per commercial parameters. Details of loans sanctioned under PMMY in Kerala during the last three years is as under: -

## Amt Rs in crore

| FY      |   No of Loans |   Amount sanctioned |
|---------|---------------|---------------------|
| 2015-16 |        830411 |             4857.68 |
| 2016-17 |        982260 |             6288.61 |
| 2017-18 |       2289805 |             9459.97 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 1980 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-21
Subject: GST Compliance
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: HARI OM PANDEY, (SMT.) RATNA DE(NAG)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

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## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.1980

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2018/ AGRAHAYANA 30, 1940 (SAKA)

## GST COMPLIANCE

## 1980. SHRI HARI OM PANDAY: DR. RATNA DE (NAG):

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  black  list  those  companies  which  are  not complying with Goods and Services Tax (GST) norms, specially in Uttar Pradesh;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the current status and list of such companies so far; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE (SHRI SHIV PRATAP SHUKLA)

- (a) No  Madam.  The  Government  does  not  propose  to  take  such  punitive  actions  against defaulting Companies at this stage.
- (b) Does not arise in view of reply to part (a) above.
- (c) Since GST is a comparatively recent levy, it is sought to provide time to the taxpayers to transition to the new taxation system in the country. Further, there are enough safeguards built into the GST Laws which ensure that the defaulting Companies are duly penalized in terms of payment of interest on delayed payment of tax, imposition of fine and penalty, detention and seizure of goods and cancellation of registration.

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