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Lok Sabha Question No. 3157 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-06
Subject: Rise in Kidney Diseases
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Gopal Jee Thakur

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3157 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH DECEMBER, 2019

## RISE IN KIDNEY DISEA SES

## 3157. SHRI GOPAL JEE THAKUR:

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

- (a) whether the number of people suffering from kidney diseases are on the rise in the country and this disease has spread even in small cities and villages, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Gover nment is aware that regular treatment is required in such diseases but the farmers, middle class people and labourers who are not covered under Ayushman Bharat Yojana are spending Rs. 25 - 30,000 per month on dialysis which is affecting the lives of their family, if so, the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (c)  whether  treatment  for  kidney disease  is  not  available  in  Government hospital  of Darbhanga,  Bihar  and  the patients  are  compelled  to  spend Rs.  2000 - 2500  on  dialysis  in private hospitals and if so, the corrective measures proposed to be taken by the Government;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to provide the facility of free dialysis to such patients who do not have Ayushman card; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (e): As per Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) report 'India: Health of the Nation's  States',  Disability  Adjusted  Life  Years  (DALY)  rate  related  to  chronic  kidney dis ease  increased  by  12%  between  1990  to  2016.  ICMR  has  undertaken  a  study  on prevalence of Chronic Kidney Diseases in the Indian population in a multi - centric  project initiated at 7 centers of the country viz. Delhi, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar, K Guwahati, Mumbai. The initial trends of data indicates a community prevalence of CKD first screening, ranging from 5.5% to 18.2% with an average prevalence of 11.4% on screening.

The Government has launched Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme(PMNDP) during year 2016 - 17 to support all district hospitals in a Public - Private Partnership (PPP) mode under the National Health Mission(NHM). Under PMNDP, financial support is provided to all the States/UTs to provide dialysis services,  free of cost to Below Poverty  Line  patients.    Implementation  of  PMNDP  under  NHM  has  not  started  in  Bihar However, as per available information, dialysis service is available in Darbhanga Me College with seven dialysis machines, but the service is chargea ble to patients.+3.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3155 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-06
Subject: Export of Textile
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Ramesh Chander Kaushik, Saikia Dilip

## EXPORT OF TEXTILE

## 3155.   SHRI RAMESH CHANDER KAUSHIK: SHRI DILIP SAIKIA:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंरी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  rate  of  export  of  textile  industry  has  drastically  declined  throughout  the country;
- (b) if so, the reasons therefor;
- (c) the details of the rate of export of textile industry during the last five years; and
- (d) the  various  schemes  being  run  by  the  Government  to  promote  the  export  of  textile industry?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र मंरी ( श्रीमती स्मृ तत ज़ूबिन इरानी )

MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

- (a): The  export  of  textile  and  apparel  industry  has  increased  by  2.8%  from  USD  39.3 billion in 2017-18 to USD 40.4 billion in 2018-19.
- (b): Does not arise.
- (c): The  growth  rate  of  export  of  textile  and  apparel  industry  during  last  five  years  is 0.2%.
- (d): To boost exports and enhance competitiveness, of the textiles sector, Government had announced a Special Package for garments and made-ups sectors. The package offers Rebate of State Levies (RoSL), labour law reforms, additional incentives under  Amended Technology  Upgradation  Fund  Scheme  (ATUFS)  and  relaxation  of  Section  80JJAA  of Income Tax Act. The RoSL scheme has since been replaced  by the scheme for Rebate of State  and  Central  Taxes  and  Levies  w.e.f  7th  March  2019.  Assistance  is  also  provided  to exporters under Market Access Initiative (MAI) Scheme. Government has enhanced interest equalization  rate  for  pre  and  post  shipment  credit  for  exports  done  by  MSMEs  of  textile sector from 3% to 5% w.e.f. 02.11.2018. Benefits of Interest Equalization Scheme has been extended  to merchant  exporters  from  02.01.2019  which  was  earlier limited to only manufacturer exporters.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3153 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-06
Subject: Monkey Menace
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Kaushalendra Kumar, Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3153

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.12.2019.

## Monkey Menace

## 3153. SHRI KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR: SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH:

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

- (a) whether the people particularly senior citizens and children are feeling unsafe in the streets due to increasing number of monkeys on the roads;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether people are feeling unsafe in the streets in colonies like South Avenue in New Delhi due to terror of monkeys; and
- (d) if so, the steps taken to find out scientific ways to capture monkeys and to check their presence in the streets?

## ANSWER

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

Reports from media, and Government of NCT of Delhi, have been received in the  Ministry  regarding  increasing  number  of  monkeys  on  the  roads.  The Government  of  NCT  of  Delhi  has  also  informed  that  such  complaints  have been  referred  to  civic  agencies  as  well  as  NGO's  for  necessary  action.  The civic  Agencies  (SDMC,  EDMC,  North  MCD  and  NDMC)  capture  and translocate monkeys from problematic areas and release them in Asola Bhatti Wildlife  Sanctuary.  The  civic  Agencies  have  released  more  than  20,000

- (a), (b), (c) and (d) monkeys.

As per information received from Department Forests & Wildlife Government of  NCT  of  Delhi,  in  last  12  years  in  Asola  Bhatti  Wildlife  Sanctuary (ABWLS). The Department of Forests and Wildlife, Govt. of NCT of Delhi is providing  food  to  monkeys  released  in  ABWLS  from  the  habitation  area  of Delhi.

The Government has approved a pilot project on immuno-contraception in the year  2017  for  controlling  the  population  of  wild  animals  including  monkeys responsible  for  damage  and  destruction  of  crops  with  a  total  amount  10.65 crore for a period of three years to the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3152 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-06
Subject: Strengthening of Pollution Control Boards
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Rampreet Mandal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3152

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.12.2019

## Strengthening of Pollution Control Boards

## 3152. SHRI RAMPRIT MANDAL:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to strengthen the Pollution Control Boards and to make them more transparent and accountable in view of 1.2 million deaths reported per year in the country due to air pollution;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to bring new national policy on pollution in view of the fact that the present laws are not sufficient to control pollution; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)&(b), Central  Government  has  launched  a  Central  Sector  Scheme  in  2018,  'Control  of Pollution',  with  total  outlay  of  Rs  460.96  crore  for  2019-20  with  objectives  that  include strengthening  of  State  Pollution  Control  Boards  (SPCBs)/Pollution  Control  Committees (PCCs)  by  providing  assistance  for  abatement  of  pollution  to  SPCBs/PCCs  with  special provision to SPCBs/PCCs of weaker States/UTs and North Eastern States and implementation of National Clean Air  Program as major components.

Further,  there  are  no  conclusive  data  available  in  the  country  to  establish  direct correlation  of  death/  disease  exclusively  due  to  air  pollution  though  air  pollution  has  an impact on respiratory ailments.

(c)&(d) Air quality regulation and actions for abatement of air pollution are undertaken under various  provisions  of  The  Air  (Prevention  and  Control  of  Pollution)  Act,  1981  and  The Environment  (Protection)  Act,  1986  which  prescribe  the  mechanism  and  authorities  for addressing  the  issue.  These  Acts  have  been  comprehensively  formulated  to  facilitate  the abatement and control of air pollution in an effective manner.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3148 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-06
Subject: Condition of Anganwadi Centres in Rajasthan
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Jaskaur Meena

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UN-STARREDQUESTION NO. 3148

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.12.2019

## CONDITION OF ANGANWADI CENTRES IN RAJASTHAN

3148.  SHRIMATI JASKAUR MEENA:

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

- (a) the efforts being undertaken to improve the condition of Anganwadi Centres in Rajasthan;
- (b) whether the Government is aware that nutritious food is provided to only two girls in the said Anganwadi Centres; and
- (c) if  so,  the  reasons  therefor  along  with  the  proposals  for  ensuring  total  food coverage of girls at such Anganwadi Centres?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) A number of steps have been undertaken to improve the condition of Anganwadi Centres in Rajasthan, some of which are as under:
- i.  Rs. 780.00 lakhs had been released to State of Rajasthan for the Up-gradation of Government owned buildings @ Rs. 2,00,000/- per AWCs during 2017-18.
- ii.  Rs. 333.46 lakhs and Rs. 261.46 lakhs had been released to State of Rajasthan for construction of toilets and providing drinking water facilities in AWCs during 2017-18 and 2018-19 respectively.
- iii.  Rs.  1662.00  lakhs  for  construction  of  1385  AWCs  Buildings  and  Rs.  2400.00 lakhs for construction of 2000 AWCs buildings were released to Rajasthan under MGNREGS during 2017-18 and 2018-19 respectively.
- iv.  As  on  2 nd December,  2019,  20,869  Anganwadi  Workers  (AWWs)  have  been provided  with  Smart  Phones  for  IT-enabled  monitoring  under  ICDS-Common Application Software (CAS).
- v.  Under  POSHAN  Abhiyaan,  21430  weighing  machines  and  31730Stadiometer have been provided for growth monitoring.
- (b) & (c):Anganwadi Services is universal and available to all the eligible beneficiaries without any condition. It is a self selecting scheme and services are provided to those beneficiaries who visit the AWCs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3147 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-06
Subject: Medical Colleges in Kerala
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Kunhalikutty P.K.

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3147 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH DECEMBER, 2019

## MEDICAL COLLEGES IN KERALA

## 3147. SHRI P.K.KUNHALIKUTTY:

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

- (a) the financial assistance given for the upgradation and infrastructure developments to the various Medical Colleges in Kerala under various schemes during the last five years;
- (b) whether any proposals ar e pending for the development of Manjeri Government Medical College under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana or under National Health Mission; 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): The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is implementing a Centrally Sponsore Scheme (CSS) for Strengthening and up -gradation of State Government Medical colleges for starting  new  PG  disciplines  and  increasing  PG seats.  Two  Government  medical  colleges namely Government Medical College, Thrissur and Government Medical College, Kozhikode in Kerala have been approved under the said Scheme. Total Central share of 36.9621 crore has been released to the State.
- (b)& (c): No proposal is pending for the development of Manjeri Government Medical College under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna and under National Health Mission.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3146 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-06
Subject: Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Thirumaa Valavan Thol

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3146 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.12.2019

## PRADHAN MANTRI MATRU VANDANA YOJANA

## 3146.  SHRI THIRUMAAVALAVAN THOL:

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

- (a) whether the Ministry has taken note that under the National Food Security Act, all pregnant women except those already receiving similar benefits under other schemes are entitled to maternity benefits of Rs. 6,000 per child;
- (b) if so, how does the Ministry justify restricting the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) to the first living child; and
- (c) thereasons behind the decision of the Ministry in restricting PMMVY benefits to Rs. 5,000 instead of Rs. 6,000?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) The National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA) provides that subject to such schemes  as  may  be  framed  by  the  Central  Government,  every  Pregnant  Women &Lactating  Mother  (PW&LM),  except  those  who  are  in  regular  employment  with  the Central Government or State Government or Public Sector Undertaking or those who are  in  receipt  of  similar  benefits  under  any  law  for  the  time  being  in  force,  shall  be entitled to maternity benefit of not less than rupees six thousand, in such instalments as may be prescribed by the Central Government.

Under  Pradhan  Mantri  Matru  Vandana  Yojana  (PMMVY),  maternal  benefit  of  Rs. 5,000/-  is  provided  in  three  instalments  to  eligible  Pregnant  Women  &  lactating Mothers  (PW&LM)  during  the  period  of  pregnancy  and  lactation. The  eligible beneficiary also receives the remaining cash incentive as per approved norms towards maternity  benefit  under  Janani  Suraksha  Yojana  (JSY)  after  institutional  delivery  so that on an average, a woman gets Rs. 6,000/-.

The maternity benefits under PMMVY are available to the eligible beneficiaries for first living  child  of  family.  Normally,  the  first  pregnancy  of  a  woman  exposes  her  to  new kinds  of  challenges  and  stress  factors.  Hence,  the  scheme  provides  support  to  the mother for safe delivery and immunization of her first living child.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3141 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-06
Subject: Akashvani in DTH
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Virendra  Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3141

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.12.2019)

## AKASHVANI IN DTH

3141. DR. VIRENDRA KUMAR:

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

- (a) whether Akashvani has not been included in the Direct-tohome (DTH) free channel platform;
- (b) whether radio channels have very limited access;
- (c) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and
- (d) whether any time limit has been fixed to include Akashvani in the free channel platform of DTH?

## 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 (d): Prasar Bharati has informed that 37 Radio channels of Akashvani are available on Prasar Bharati's 'DD Free Dish' free to  air  DTH  platform,  which  can  be  received  throughout  the country except in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 3140 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-06
Subject: DD Kisan Channel
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Ravindra Kushawaha

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3140

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.12.2019)

## DD KISAN CHANNEL

## 3140. SHRI RAVINDRA KUSHWAHA:

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

- (a) whether  any  Government  channel  is  being  aired  as  DD Kisan Channel for youth;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if  not,  whether  the  Ministry  is  considering  to  start  a channel for career progression of youth; and
- (d) the  details  of  programmes  being  aired  at  present  for career awareness amongst youth out of the total programmes being aired at present?

## 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  (d):  DD  Kisan  channel  produces  content  for  farmers including  for  employment  and  skilling  of  rural  youth.    These includes  Hello  Kisan  Live  viz.  Krishi  Shiksha  evam  Rojgar, Kaushal Vikas Yojana and Chaupal Charcha viz. Arya Yojana (Attracting  and  Retaining  Youth  in  Agriculture)  and  PKVY (Pradhan  Mantri  Kaushal  Vikas  Yojana).    Doordarshan  also telecasts special programmes on Skill India. ***********************
Lok Sabha Question No. 3139 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-06
Subject: Cases of Prader-Willi Syndrome
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Arjun Singh

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3139 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH DECEMBER, 2019

## CASES OF PRADER -WILLI SYNDROME

## 3139. SHRI ARJUN SINGH:

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

- (a) the number of cases of Prader - Willi Syndrome reported in India;
- (b) the steps taken by the Government to provide treatment to the children afflicted by this disease;
- (c) whether there are any Group Homes or similar facilities to provide specialized care and supervision to those suffering by this disease; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a)  to (d):    Information  regarding  number  of  cases  of  Prader - Willi  Syndrome  is  not maintained centrally.

Government had formulated a National Policy for Treatment of Rare Diseases in t year  2017.  However,  the  Government  decided  to  review  the  Policy  in  the  lig ht  of  new information  and  updates  available/received  for  its  further  improvement  and  effe implementation.    Accordingly,  the  Policy  has  been  kept  in  abeyance  vide  non - statutory Gazette Notification dated 18 - 12- 2018, till the revised Policy is issued or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

In the meanwhile, a component for treatment of specified rare diseases, amenabl one  time  treatment,  has  been  included  under  the  Umbrella  Scheme  of  Rashtriya  Arogy Nidhi , for providing one - time financial assistance upto Rs.15 lakh to patients belonging families living below threshold poverty line  and taking treatment in Government Hosp Prader - Willi  Syndrome  is  not  covered  in  the  list  of  specified  rare  diseases  f or  ass t nce under the Umbrella Scheme of Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3134 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-06
Subject: New Medical College in Kalna
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Sunil Kumar Mondal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3134 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH DECEMBER, 2019

## NEW MEDICAL COLLEGE IN KALNA

## 3134. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to establish new medical college under Kalna- II block in Purva Bardhaman district/ constituency;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) 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): The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare administers a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for 'Establishment of new Medical Colleges attached with existing district/referral hospitals'. Under Phase - I  of  the  said  Scheme,  five (5) districts namely Birbhum (Rampur Hat) ,Cooch Behar ,Diamond Harbor,Purulia and Raiganj, North   Dinajpur were approved in West Bengal to establish new medical colleges.

Further,  under  Phase -II  of  this  Scheme,  it  was  decided  to  establish  24  more  new medical colleges with the objective of ensuring at leas t one medical college for every 3 Parliamentary Constituencies and at least 1 Government Medical College in each Stat the country. Accordingly, Barasat, Uluberia, Arambagh, Jhargram and Tamluk Parliamentary Constituencies were identified by the State G overnment of West Bengal for establishment of medical colleges on challenge mode.

The  Phase - III  of  the  Scheme  has  been  approved  by  the  Cabinet  on  28.8.2019  to establish 75 more new medical colleges. The State/UT Governments have been requested send their proposals under this Scheme along with Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) as Scheme guidelines for consideration by the Ministry. As on date, no DPR has been rece from the State Government of West Bengal under this Phase.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3132 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-06
Subject: Homoeopathy College in Odisha
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka

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

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 3132 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH DECEMBER, 2019

## HOMOEOPATHY COLLEGE IN ODISHA

## 3132. SHRI SAPTAGIRI SANKAR ULAKA:

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

- (a) whether any study/assessment has been made to ascertain adequacy of homoeopathy medic colleges in the country, if so, the details thereo f;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to consider establishing adequate number of homoeopath colleges to promote Indian Systems of Medicine in the country;
- (c) if so, the details thereof, State/UTwise, particularly in Odisha; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government to establish homoeopathy medical colleges in Odisha provide affordable healthcare services to the increasing population?

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

- (a) to  (c):     No study has been made to ascertain adequacy of homoeopathy medical coll the  country  as  public  health  is  a  State  subject.  The  Central  Government  a ppr s  eligible proposals received and recommended from the State Government.
- (d):   Ministry of AYUSH has received no proposal for establishment of homeopathic medi college in Odisha.

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