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Lok Sabha Question No. 232 (STARRED), answered on 2020-03-06
Subject: Tribal Representation in NGT
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Mahabali Singh

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

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO.232 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.03.2020

## Tribal Representation in NGT

## 232. SHRI MAHABALI SINGH:

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

- (a) whether  there  is  no  representative  from  the  tribal  community  among  the  expert members  of  National  Green  Tribunal  despite  this  community  having  expertise  in conservation of forests:
- (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to ensure participation/inclusion of tribal representative(s) in National Green Tribunal?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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Statement referred to in reply to parts (a) to (c) of the LokSabha Starred Question No. 232 regarding 'Tribal Representation in NGT' by ShriMahabali Singh due for reply on 06.03.2020.

(a) and (b): There  are  presently  four  Expert  Members  in  position  in  the  National  Green Tribunal.  One  of  these  namely  -  Dr.Satyawan  Singh  Garbyal,  Expert  Member  belongs  to Scheduled Tribes.

- (c) The Expert Members of National Green Tribunal are selected as per the provisions of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 and the Rules framed thereunder. The posts of Expert Members are open to all eligible persons and based on their suitability. Accordingly, selections are made irrespective of the category.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 229 (STARRED), answered on 2020-03-06
Subject: Promotion of Plantation in Private Sector
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Shankar Lalwani

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

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTIO N NO.  229 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.03.2020

## Promotion of Plantation in Private Sector

## *229.     SHRI SHANKAR LALWANI:

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

- (a) whether the Government is implementing any special scheme to promote plantation in the private sector and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) if  not,  the  time  by  which  the  said  scheme  is  proposed  to  be  launched  by  the  Union Government;
- (c) whether  any  special  scheme  is  being  implemented  in  Madhya  Pradesh  to  promote bamboo plantation; and
- (d) if so, the amount of funds being allocated to Madhya Pradesh under the said scheme?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (d) A statement has been laid on the Table of the House.

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## STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (A)  TO  (D)  OF LOK  SABHA  STARRED  QUESTION  NO.  229  DUE  FOR  REPLY  ON 06.03.2020 BY SHRI SHANKAR LALWANI.

(a)& (b): The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change does not implement any special scheme to promote plantation in the private sector. However, tree plantation/afforestation  in  the  country  is  taken  up  under  various  schemes  of  different Ministries  of  Government  of  India  and  State  Plan/Non-plan  schemes,  and  by  NGOs,  Civil Societies, Corporate bodies, etc.

As per information received from Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, a Sub-Mission on  Agroforestry  under  National  Mission  for  Sustainable  Agriculture  is  being  implemented since 2016-17 to promote plantation on farmlands.  The scheme is being implemented in 20 States and UTs.  A restructured National Bamboo Mission (NBM) has also been launched in 2018-19 by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.  The objective of the National Bamboo  Mission  includes  increasing  the  area  under  bamboo  plantation  on  non-forest government  land  and  private  lands  to  supplement  farm  income  as  well  as  availability  of quality raw material for industries.

- (c) & (d):  Madhya Pradesh is one of the identified States for implementation of the NBM. Allocation and release of funds to Madhya Pradesh under the NBM is given below:

| Year    |   Fund Allocation (Rs. In Lakh) |   Fund Released (Rs. In Lakh) |
|---------|---------------------------------|-------------------------------|
| 2018-19 |                         2123.45 |                       2108.41 |
| 2019-20 |                         1200    |                       1093    |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 226 (STARRED), answered on 2020-03-06
Subject: Ayurvedic Colleges in Rajasthan
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Arjunlal Meena

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

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION No. 226 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH MARCH, 2020 AYURVEDIC COLLEGES I N RAJASTHAN

## *226. SHRI ARJUN LAL MEENA:

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

- (a) the details of Ay urvedic Colleges and the number of graduate/post gr aduate level seats available in Rajasthan at present;
- (b) the number of research works done in the post graduate Ayurvedic colle ges during the last three years and the details of the me dicines developed from the saidresearch works;
- (c)  whether  th e  effective  medicines  developed through  thes researches  are being produced regularly;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  the  details  of such  medicines  which  are  being used  for  the  treatment  of patients?

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

- (a)to (e) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## STATEME NT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO  LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 226* FOR 6 TH MARCH , 2020

- (a) At  present  there  are  Twelve  (12)  Ayurvedic  colleges  functioning Rajasthan  State  including  03  Government  Ayurvedic  Colleges.  Total  89 under graduate seats and 228 post graduate seats available in Rajasthan .
- (b) , (c), (d) & (e) The research work done in post - graduate ayurvedic college is not utilized to develop medicines .The research work data generated in teaching Hospital associated with Ayurvedic Colleges is use for traini students and also in public Health related matters.

However,  Government of  India  has  established  Central  Council  for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, an autonomous body under the Ministry o AYUSH as an apex organization for undertaking, coordinating, formulatin developing  and  promoting  research  in  Ayurvedic  sciences  on  scie ntific lines.

CCRAS  is  conducting  clinical  trial  for  validation  of  classical  Ayur formulations  and  also  for  new  drug  development. So  far,  the  council  has validated  125  classical  Ayurveda  formulations  through  clinical  trial generated their scientific evidence of clinical efficacy & safety in diseas national importance.

The clinical trial for51 classical Ayurveda formulations are under process for  generation  of  their  scientific  evidence  of  clinical  efficacy  &  s diseases of nati onal importance.

CCRAS  is  also  continuously  engaged  in  development  of  new  Ayurvedic drugs through clinical trials. So far, CCRAS has developed 09 New drugs and  has  been  transferred  to  various  industries  through  National  Rese Development Corporation (NRDC) for wider utility of public. The Counci has also undertaken 13 new coded drugs which are at different phases of drug development.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 224 (STARRED), answered on 2020-03-06
Subject: Environmental Clearance for Magnesite Mines
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: S.R. Parthiban

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

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 224

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.03.2020

## Environmental Clearance for Magnesite Mines

## * 224.,SHRI PARTHIBAN S.R

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

- (a) Whether the Government has cancelled the environmental clearance certificate issued to the Magnesite mines in Salem, Tamil Nadu;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor; and
- (c) whether the Government proposes to give the environmental clearance certificate to magnesite mines in Salem in future and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (C) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION  NO.  224  RAISED  BY  SHRI  PARTHIBAN  S.  R  REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE FOR MAGNESITE MINES DUE FOR REPLY ON 06.03.2020.

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(a) & ( b) No, Sir.

(c)The  Environmental  Clearance  to  mining  projects  including  magnesite  mines located  in  Salem  District  of  Tamil  Nadu  is  being  granted  as  per  the  provision  of Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 2006 (as amended) and S.O. 804(E) dated 14.03.2017. There are 4 proposals of magnesite mines located in Salem District, which are under consideration in the Ministry, for grant of Environmental Clearance. In addition to this, there are 6 proposals (Category B) which are under consideration at State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) Tamil Nadu, for grant of Environment Clearance.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 223 (STARRED), answered on 2020-03-06
Subject: Assistance to Patients
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Kaushalendra Kumar, Dinesh Chandra Yadav

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

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 223 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 6 TH MARCH, 2020 ASSISTANCE TO PATIEN TS

## *223.SHRI KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR: SHRI DINESH CHANDRA YADAV:

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

- (a) whether t he patients suffering from life threatening diseases a re unable to get the benefit of financial assistance u d r the Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) and Ayushman BharatYojana (ABY) due to some shortcomings in these schemes and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the benefi ciaries of ABY are not eligible for getting any assistance under RAN;
- (c)  whether  th e  maximum  coverage  under  RAN  is five  lakh  rupees  whereas treatment  for  life  threatening diseases  costs  more  th an  twelve  lakh  rupees  in AIIMS, Delhi;
- (d) if so, whe ther the Government proposes to extend the coverage unde r RAN for the treatment of said diseases to beneficiaries of ABY/BPL families and if so,thedetails thereof; and
- (e) whether the Government proposes to enhance the allocation of funds under these  schemes  to  provide required  financial  assistance  for  treatment  to  t beneficiaries and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF HEALTH A ND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. HARSH VARDHAN)

- (a)to (e) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 223* FOR 6 TH MARCH , 2020

t - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB - PMJAY) remains at Rs. 5 lakh per family per year for the entitled households. However, as per the revised guidelines issued in Ja - PMJAY beneficiaries can also avail treatment in public hospita ls

(a)to(e) The overall health cover under Ayushman Bhar 2020, the AB as per Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) terms and conditions.

Sufficient funds are available for implementation of the schemes

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Lok Sabha Question No. 221 (STARRED), answered on 2020-03-06
Subject: DD Channels in NE Region
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: C. Lalrosanga

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO.*221

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.03.2020)

## DD CHANNELS IN NE REGION

## *221. SHRI C. LALROSANGA:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  to  transform  the existing  Doordarshan  Channels  of  DDK  Aizawl,  Kohima, Imphal, Gangtok, Agartala and Shillong into 24x7 DD Regional Channels;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the time by which these channels are likely to be made operational;
- (c) whether it is true that Prasar Bharati started the trial run of 24x7 DD Assam Channel from 01.01.2020;
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  time  by  which  the said channel is likely to be launched formally; and whether  any  special  budget  allocation  is  proposed  for  DD Assam Channel similar to DD Arunprabha Channel and if so the  details  thereof  along  with  the  time  frame  fixed  for  the

## 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 (e): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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- (e) purpose?

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF LOK  SABHA  STARRED  QUESTION  NO.*221  FOR  ANSWER  ON 06.03.2020

(a)  &  (b):  Prasar  Bharati  has  placed  limited  hours  DD  channels originating from Aizawl, Kohima, Imphal, Agartala and Shillong on DD FreeDish, a free to air  DTH platform of Prasar Bharati w.e.f. March  2019.    Prasar  Bharati  is  assessing  the  resources  and manpower requirement for converting into 24x7 channel.

(c)  to  (e):  Prasar  Bharati  has  undertaken  test  transmission  of converting  DD  North-East  Channel  into  DD  Assam  channel  from 01.12.2019.  Expenses for the channel would be met out of the overall allocation relating to Prasar Bharati.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2758 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-06
Subject: Swach-Nirmal Tat Abhiyan
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Francisco Cosme Sardinha

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2758

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.03.2020

## Swachh-Nirmal Tat Abhiyan

## 2758.   SHRI COSME FRANCISCO CAITANO SARDINHA:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  commenced  the  programme  'Swachh-Nirmal  Tat Abhiyaan' to clean coastal areas across the country;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the names of the States where the said programme has been initiated;
- (c) the details of the funds sanctioned under the programme, State/UTs - wise;
- (d) whether the amount has been fully utilized on the scheme in Goa; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefore?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  &  (b) The  Central  Government  organised  a  week  long  intensive  beach  cleaning-cumawareness drive named 'Swachh-Nirmal Tat Abhiyan' from 11 th to 17th November 2019 at 50 beaches in 10 coastal States, namely Gujarat, Daman &Diu, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala,  Tamil  Nadu,  Puducherry,  Andhra  Pradesh,  and  Odisha.  The  drive  witnessed  huge stakeholders'  participation  particularly  the  students  of  schools/colleges,  volunteers,  public representatives, officials of State Governments  and  civil society organisations.  Mass awareness campaigns, quiz competitions, painting competitions, counselling sessions, pledge ceremonies, slogan writing, rallies etc. were also organised during the drive duly sensitizing all stakeholders about the importance  of protection  and conservation of the coastal ecosystems. Mechanized beach cleaning was also undertaken at the beach sites resulting in better standardsof cleanliness.

- (c) the details of the State/UTs wise funds sanctioned under the programme are as under:
- (d) & (e) An amount of approx. Rs.18,63,000/-was utilised under the scheme in Goa during the drive period. The entire amount could not be utilised for the said purpose as the beaches in  Goa  are  narrow  in  width  due  to  the  inherent  beach  morphology  and  linearity  in  their topographic dispensation. Besides, the length of the identified beach stretches taken up for cleaning was also relatively shorter.

|   Sr. No | State/UT    | Amount sanctioned (Rs.)   |
|----------|-------------|---------------------------|
|        1 | Gujarat     | 27,03,250.00              |
|        2 | Daman &Diu  | 10,81,300.00              |
|        3 | Maharashtra | 21,62,600.00              |
|        4 | Goa         | 32,43,900.00              |
|        5 | Karnataka   | 32,43,900.00              |

|   6 | Kerala         | 37,84,550.00   |
|-----|----------------|----------------|
|   7 | Tamil Nadu     | 21,62,600.00   |
|   8 | Puducherry     | 21,62,600.00   |
|   9 | Andhra Pradesh | 37,84,550.00   |
|  10 | Odisha         | 27,03,250.00   |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2757 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-06
Subject: Destitute Women and Children
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Sunil Kumar Pintu

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2757

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.03.2020

## DESTITUTE WOMEN AND CHILDREN

## 2757.   SHRI SUNIL KUMAR PINTU:

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

- (a) whether any survey has been conducted to assess the number of  destitute women and children living in the country;
- (b)      if so, the number of such women and children living in the benefitted country  along with the  number  of  women  and  children  rehabilitated  across  the  country  during  the  said period; and
- (c)     if not, the reasons thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) The Govt. of India has not conducted any survey to assess the number of destitute women  and  children  living  in  the  country.  However,  the  Ministry  of  Women  and  Child Development is implementing schemes for rehabilitation of destitute women and children. The details of the schemes are as under:-

SwadharGreh:It  envisions  a  supportive  institutional  framework for women  victims  of  difficult circumstances so that they could lead their life with dignity and conviction.It envisages providing shelter,  food,  clothing  and  health  services  as  well  as  economic  and  social  security  for  them along with facilitating their emotional and economic rehabilitation into the society. The number of women benefitted under the scheme is12,908 during the year.

Child Protection Services:It is for supporting of children in difficult circumstances, as envisaged  under  Juvenile  Justice  (Care  and  Protection  of  Children)  Act,  2015.  Central Government  is  managing  'Child  Protection  Services'  under Integrated  Child  Development Scheme and providing financial assistance to the States/UTs on sharing pattern for, inter-alia, undertaking a  situational  analysis  of  children  in  difficult  circumstances, for  setting  up  and maintenance of various types of Child Care Institutions (CCIs). Under the scheme, institutional care is provided through CCIs, as a rehabilitative measure. In these CCIs, children are provided age appropriate education either within the institution or outside in a formal education system through convergence with other schemes and programs of the Government or civil society. The number of children benefitted under the scheme is 66,043 during the year.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2754 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-06
Subject: Shortage of Specialists
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Arvind Kumar Sharma

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2754 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06 TH MARCH, 2020

## SHORTAGE OF SPECIALI STS

## 2754. SHRI ARVIND KUMAR SHARMA:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  India  is becoming  the  heart  disease  capital  of  the world, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether there is a serious shortage of specialists doctors in cardiology, en docrinology and other specialists particularly in rural areas; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and steps taken by the Government to address the issue?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. HARSH VARDHAN)

- (a): As per   Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Report - India: Health of Nation's States - Cardio - vascular Diseases (CVDs)   contributed to 28.1% of total deaths and 14.1% total Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) in India in 2016.
- (b) & (c): Public Health and Hospitals, being a state subject, the primary responsibil ensure  availability  of  specialist  doctors  in  States/UTs,  lies  with  the  respective Governments. However, under National Health Mission (NHM), financial and technical s upport is provided to States/UTs to strengthen their healthcare systems including support for rec of doctors on contractual basis, based on the requirements posed by them in their Prog Implementation Plans (PIPs) within their overall resource envelope.  There is no provision for placing specialist doctors at the Primary Health Centres as per the India Public Health S norms.  The reason for shortage of specialist doctors in rural areas is mainly un -willingness by them to work in difficul t area due to lack of occupational amenities