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Lok Sabha Question No. 175 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-21
Subject: Wellness Centres for Fishermen and Farmers
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: H. Vasanthakumar

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 175 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST JUNE,2019

## WELLNESS CENTRES FOR FISHERMEN AND FARMERS

## 175. SHRI H.VASANTHAKUMAR:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes to  setup  National  Wellness  Centres  for Farme s  and Fishermen across the country with free medical facility;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and steps being taken by the Government in this regard;
- (c) the time by which the Government is likely to setup National Wellness Centre for Farmers and Fishermen and the steps taken to provide round the clock emergency medical facility across the country; and
- (d)if so, details of funds allocated to initiate this setup ?

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

(a) to (d) : As  per  the  budget  announcement  2017 - 18,  1.5  lakh  Health  Sub  Centres and Primary Health Centres are being transformed into Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) f provision of comprehensive primary care that includes preventive and health promotion at the community level with continuum of care approach across the country fo r all population including Farmers and Fishermen .

The  AB - HWCs  will  provide  an  expanded  range  of  services  to  include  care  for  non -communicable diseases, palliative and rehabilitative care, Oral, Eye and ENT care, mental and  first  level  care  for  em ergencies  and  trauma  as  well  as  Health  promotion  and  wellness activities like Yoga apart from services already being provided for Maternal and Child including immunization and communicable diseases.

So  far,  approvals  for  52,744  Ayushman  Bharat - H ealth  and  Wellness  Centres  (AB -HWCs)  have  been  accorded  and  as  reported  by  the  States/UTs,  18,705  Health  &  Wellness Centres are operationalized till 31 st May, 2019.

'Public Health & Hospitals' being a State subject, the primary responsibility of provision of healthcare including emergency medical facilities is that of respective State Governmen

However, under NHM, support is being provided to States/UTs for strengthening the healthcare system including emergency healthcare on the basis of proposals received from in their Programme Implementation Plans (PIPs).
Lok Sabha Question No. 173 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-21
Subject: Declining Adoption Rate
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Meenakashi Lekhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA ADMITTED UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.173

TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.06.2019

## DECLINING ADOPTION RATE

173.  SHRIMATI MEENAKASHI LEKHI:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government has  taken  note  of  the  declining  adoption  rates  in  the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and reasons therefor; and
- (c)  the  steps  being  taken  to  make  the  adoption  procedure  more  transparent  and accessible?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b) : As per the Child Adoption Resource Information and Guideline System (CARINGS), the adoptions of children under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 shows an increasing trend. Details are as under:

| Year      |   No. of adoption |
|-----------|-------------------|
| 2016-2017 |              3788 |
| 2017-2018 |              3927 |
| 2018-2019 |              4027 |

(c)    Adoption  Regulations, 2017  have  been notified  by  Central  Adoption  Resource Authority under the provision of the Juvenile Justice Care & Protection Act, 2015. The entire  adoption  procedure  has  been  made  on-line  through  the  Child  Adoption Resource Information and Guideline System (CARINGS) which has made the system fully transparent and accessible. Further, the Government also undertakes awareness initiatives for this purpose.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 172 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-21
Subject: Supersitions in TV Programme
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Ashok Kumar Rawat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.172 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.06.2019)

## SUPERSTITIONS IN TV PROGRAMME

## 172. SHRI ASHOK KUMAR RAWAT:

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

- (a) whether  many  serials  based  on  black  magic,  hypocrisy  and  superstitions  are being broadcast on Doordarshan and private channels;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the steps taken or likely to be taken by the Government to stop the broadcast of such serials?

ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE; AND MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a)  to  (c):  The  Cable  Television  Networks  Rules,  1994  inter-alia  provides  that  TV channels  shall  not  carry  any  programme  which  encourages  superstition  or  blind belief.    All  TV  channels  including  Doordarshan  are  required  to  conform  to  these Rules.    No  serial  based  on  Black  Magic,  hypocrisy  and  superstitions  are  being broadcast on Doordarshan.  The Government has from time to time issue advisory and  warnings  to  private  TV  channels  who  are  found  to  have  violated  the  said Programme Code.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 170 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-21
Subject: Upgradation of Medical Colleges
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: T.N. Prathapan

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 170 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST JUNE,2019

## UPGRADATION OF MEDIC AL COLLEGES

## 170. SHRI T.N. PRATHAPAN:

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

- (a)  the  measures  taken  by  the Government  to  upgrade  various  medical colleges  in  Kerala, including  Government Medical  College  Thrissur  under  Pradhan Mantri  Swasthya  Suraksha Yojana(PMSSY);
- (b)  whether  the Government  proposesto  upgrade  Thrissur  Medical  College  as Centre  of Excellence due to its prominence and increased patient ratio; 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): Following 4 Government Medical Colleges  in  Kerala have been  approved upgradation under different phases of Pradhan Mantri  Swasthya  Suraksha  Yojana ( PMSSY ) :

for

- i.Government Medical  College,  Thiruvananthapuram  under  Phase -I  at  t he  cost  of  Rs.  120 crore (Central share: Rs. 100 crore; State share: Rs.20 crore).
- ii. Govt. Medical College, Kozhikode under Phase -III at the cost of Rs. 195.93 crore (Central share: Rs. 120 crore; State share: Rs.75.93 crore).
- iii. T. D. Government Medical Coll ege, Alapuzzha under Phase -III  at  the  cost  of  Rs.  173.18 crore (Central share: Rs. 120 crore; State share: Rs.53.18 crore).
- iv.Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology under Phase - V(A) at the cost of Rs. 230 crore (MoHFW share: Rs. 120 crore; DST share: Rs.110 crore).
- (b)& (c): At  present,  there  is  no  proposal  to  upgrade Thrissur    Medical  College under PMSSY.
Lok Sabha Question No. 168 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-21
Subject: Quacks in AYUSH
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Umesh G. Jadhav

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

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO . 168 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST JUNE, 2019

## QUACKS IN AYUSH

## 168. DR. UMESH G. JADHAV:

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

- (a) whether there are a large number of quack traditional medicine practitioners in the State/UT - wise and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the number o f such practitioners caught and punished during each of the last three year the current year, year and State/UT - wise;
- (c) whether this problem is more prevalent in the rural areas in comparison to urban are so, the details thereof;
- (d)whether  the  Government  has  any  action  plan  to  identify  and  check  the  activities  of unqualified medical practitioners in the country; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a)to (e): Health is a State subject. Accordingly, the details of Quack in AYUSH or actio against  them  is not  maintained  by  the  Ministry  of  AYUSH,  as  such  action  against  Quack AYUSH Practitioners is the responsibility of the State/UT Governments.  As per the provi of  Indian  Medicine  Central  Council  (IMCC)  Act,  1970  and  Homoeopathy  Central  Council (HCC) A ct, 1973, only the details of the registered practitioners of Indian Systems of and Homoeopathy are maintained by the two statutory bodies under the Ministry, that is, C Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) and Central Council of Homoeopathy (C CH) respectively.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 167 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-21
Subject: Shelter Homes in States
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Jayadev Galla

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 167

TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.06.2019

## SHELTER HOMES IN STATES

## 167. SHRI JAYADEV GALLA:

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

- (a) whether  her  Ministry  has  proposed  to  construct  one  huge  shelter  home  with  a capacity of more than 1,000 inmates in each State and transferring the same to State for maintenance;
- (b) if so, the details of the proposal; and
- (c) whether  the  Government  is  contemplating  to  use  Nirbhaya  Funds  for  such construction and create more than one shelter and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) No Sir.

- (b) & (c)  Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 163 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-21
Subject: Artificial Rain
Ministry: EARTH SCIENCES
Asked by: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA

## MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCES LOKSABHA

## UNSTARREDQUESTIONNo. 163 TO BE ANSWEREDON FRIDAY, JUNE 21,2019

## ARTIFICIAL RAIN

## 163. SHRI ADHIR RANJAN CHOWDHURY:

Will the Minister of EARTHSCIENCESbe pleased to state:

- (a) whether Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) conducts artificial rain experiments in country, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether several States/UTs facing drought like situation are planning to implement the aerial cloud seeding procedure to tackle drought, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government proposes to undertake artificial rainfall/cloud seeding programmes in the country and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER FORMINISTRY OF SCIENCEAND TECHNOLOGYAND

## MINISTRY OF EARTHSCIENCES (DR. HARSHVARDHAN)

- (a) Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) is conducting a science experiment on the rain enhancement through cloud seeding. The experiment is named Cloud Aerosol Interaction and Precipitation Enhancement Experiment (CAIPEEX). The specific focus in CAIPEEX is on hygroscopic seeding, where an instrumented aircraft is used to dispense cloud seeding particles at the base of warm clouds. These particles trigger rain drops within an already existing cloud. The experiment is conducted obtains statistical and physical evidence through observations of cloud and rain properties with radar as well as aircraft. The experiment is based in Solapur in Maharashtra and have completed one year of airborne observations in 2018.
- (b) This ministry doesn't have information in this regard.
- (c) This ministry doesn't have a proposal to undertake artificial rainfall/cloud seeding programmes in the country. The experiment being conducted by Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology is on research basis to understand the physics of artificial rain making and to assess its success rate.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 161 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-21
Subject: Awareness of Environmental Issue
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Pushpendra Singh Chandel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 161

TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.06.2019

## Awareness of Environmental Issue

## 161. SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL:

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

- (a) the details of the efforts being made by the Government to promote awareness among people regarding various environmental issues/concerns;
- (b) whether the  Government has taken  any steps  to  compensate  and  assess  the  damage caused to environment due to infrastructure development works;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the  details  of  the  cases  registered  in  National  Green  Tribunal  (NGT)  in  this  regard during the last three years in the country including in Bundelkhand?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a)  This  Ministry has an ongoing Environment Education, Awareness and Training scheme with the objective to promote environmental awareness among all sections of the society and to mobilize people's participation for conservation of environment. Notable initiatives under the scheme include:

A network of about one lakh 'Ecoclubs' have been established in schools and colleges across the country under the National Green Corps programme.

The  Green  Good  Deeds  (GGDs)-  A  social  movement  to  bring  about  mass  environment awareness in the society at all levels.

Under  the  National  Nature  Camping  Programme,  nature  camps  are  organized  for  school students in protected areas (Wildlife Sanctuaries, National Parks, etc.).

Trainings  are  provided  to  teachers  and  students  on  various  environmental  issues  viz. biodiversity  conservation,  pollution,  waste  management,  etc.  through  capacity  building programmes.

(b) & (c): Various infrastructure development projects, amongst other categories of projects, are required to obtain a prior environmental clearance under the provisions of the Environment  Impact  Assessment  (EIA)  Notification,  2006  as  amended  from  time  to  time. The project appraisal is preceded by formulation of a detailed EIA report, which caters to the likely impact on environment and mitigation measures related to land, air, water, flora and fauna,  etc.  The  projects  are,  thereafter,  appraised  by  an  Expert  Committee  before  grant  of Clearance,  which  also  stipulate  various  environmental  safeguards  and  conditions.  The Environmental  Clearance  also  has  a  provision  for  earmarking  funds  under  the  Corporate Environmental Responsibility (CER) for identified activities in and around the project site to further the cause of environment protection.

(d): About 145 cases related to infrastructure development projects have been registered in the National Green Tribunal (NGT) during last three years, including projects in Bundelkhand.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 159 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-21
Subject: Bannerghatta National Park
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: D.K. Suresh

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION N0. 159

TO BE ANSWERED ON  21.06.2019

## Bannerghatta National Park

## 159.    SHRI D.K. SURESH, M.P.:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that the final Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) notification of Bannerghatta National Park is pending for the last three years;
- (b) if so, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government is aware that all developmental activities including that of road  infrastructure  and  industrial  development  is  stalled  in  this  area  since  the  final notification has not yet been issued;
- (d) whether  the  pendency  of  final  notification  has  invited  the  protest  of  the  people  as Information Technology/ Biotechnology Park areas are also a part of this zone; and
- (e) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  resolve  the  said issue?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a) &  (b) The  Draft Notification for declaring Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Bannerghatta  National  Park  in  the  state  of  Karnataka  was  published  on  15.06.2016.  The proposal was considered in the ESZ Expert Committee meeting held on 28 th February, 2017. The State Government representative proposed to reduce the ESZ area.  Thereafter, additional comments were received from stakeholders which were forwarded to the state Government for  its  response.  In  absence  of  any  response  from  the  State,  the  validity  of  the  draft Notification expired.

(c)  to  (e)    Based  on  the  comments  received  from  various  stakeholders  and  considering  the urgency of the ESZ  Notification of the Banerghata National Park, the matter  was expeditiously followed with the state. The State Government has submitted a fresh proposal for re-notification.   The  fresh draft  Notification  was re-published on 30.10.2018. The same was  considered  in  the  Meeting  of  the  Expert  Committee  held  on  28.02.2019.  Eleven views/comments  received  from  public/stake  holders  were  sent  to  the  state  Government  for their  consideration  and  these  comments  were  further  considered  by  the  Experts  in  the meeting.  After detailed deliberation, the Expert Committee has recommended for finalization of the Notification.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 158 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-21
Subject: Development of Ayurveda Cluster
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Naranbhai Bhikhabhai Kachhadiya, Chandra Prakash Joshi, Ramdas Chandrabhanji Tadas

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

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO . 158 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST JUNE, 2019

## D EVELOPMENT OF AYURVE DA CLUSTER

158. SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA: SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI: SHRI RAMDAS C. TADAS:

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

- (a) whether the Government provides assistance for development of AYUSH/ Ayurveda cluster s in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  the  details  of  allocation  of  funds  to  AYUSH/Ayurveda  clusters  set  up  in  the  co State/UT - wise during the last three years;
- (c) whether any new proposal for setting up of these clusters in the country is pending wi Government for approval; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): Ministry  of  AYUSH  had  implemented  Central  Sector  Scheme  for  Development  of AYUSH Clusters during 11 th five year plan. However, this Scheme has since been closed w. e. f rom  01.04.2017  after  a  due  examination  of  the  status  of  the  Scheme.  Thus,  at  presen Government does not provide assistance for development of AYUSH/Ayurveda clusters in th country.
- (b): Funds were allocated to complete on -going projects under Central Sector Scheme for Development of AYUSH Clusters during last three years with details as follows:

| Year     | State       | Funds allotted   |
|----------|-------------|------------------|
| 2016- 17 | NIL         | NIL              |
| 2017- 18 | Uttarakhand | Rs.100.00 Lakhs  |
| 2018- 19 | Uttarakhand | Rs.100.00 Lakhs  |

- (c ) & (d):Does not arise as the Scheme has been closed.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 157 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-21
Subject: Inflated Bills by Private Hospitals
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Vinayak Bhaurao Raut

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 157 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST JUNE,2019

## INFLATED BILLS BY PR IVATE HOSPITALS

## 157. SHRI VINAYAK RAUT:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  taken note  of  the  resentment  in  the  country  against private hospitals for inflated bills for treatment, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government is considering to set up a regulator to check this practice, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether NITI Aayog is not in agreement with the proposal and if so, the reasons therefor?

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

- (a) : The reports appearing at different fora about some cases of overcharging by the pr healthcare establishments have come to the notice of the Government. As per the constitu provisions,  'Health'  is  a  State  subject.  Ther efore,  such  reports  are  referred  to  the  concerned State Government for appropriate action.
- (b) : Since  'Health'  is  a  State  subject,  State  Governments  may  frame  policy  to  address  the unethical practices carried out by private hospitals under the appropriate statutory provisions applicable in the respective State.

The  Government  of  India  has  enacted  Clinical  Establishments  (Registration  an Regulation)  Act,  2010 for  registration  and  regulation  of  all  clinical  establishments  ( oth Government  and  Private)  in  the  Country.    In  accordance  with  the  Clinical  Establishm (Central  Government) Rules,  2012  framed  under  the  aforementioned  Act,  the  clinic establishments (in the States / Union Territories where the said Act is applicabl e) are, inter - alia, required  to  follow  Standard  Treatment  Guidelines  as  may  be  issued  by  Central/St Governments, display their rates at a conspicuous place and charge the rates for each procedures and services within the range of rates determin ed from t me to time in consultation with the State Governments. The National Council for Clinical Establishments has developed a standard list of medical procedures and a standard template for costing of medical proc and the same have been shared w ith the States/UTs where the Act is applicable, for appropria action.  The  implementation  and  enforcement  of  the  said  Act  is  within  the  purview  of State/UT Governments.

(c) : As per the provisions of the Clinical Establishments Act, 2010, the State Government authorities namely, District Registering Authority at District level and State Council fo Establishments at the State level are responsible for implementation and monitoring of th the respective State/UT. No such con cern about the registering / regulating authority has bee received from NITI Aayog.