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Lok Sabha Question No. 4046 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-19
Subject: Promotion of Jute and Coveralls
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Rajan Baburao  Vichare, Mohan Mandavi, Chunni Lal Sahu, Anil Firojiya, Mohanbhai Kalyanji Kundariya, Dipsinh Shankarsinh Rathod

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4046 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.03.2021

## PROMOTION OF JUTE AND COVERALLS

4046.  SHRI RAJAN VICHARE:

SHRI MOHAN MANDAVI:

SHRI CHUNNI LAL SAHU:

SHRI ANIL FIROJIYA:

SHRI MOHANBHAI KALYANJI KUNDARIYA:

SHRI DIPSINH SHANKARSINH RATHOD:

## Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री

be pleased to state :

(a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  supply  and  transport  high  quality  certified  jute  seeds, fertilizers and other subsidiary agricultural equipments to the jute producers in the country during the year 2021-22, if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the production capacity of coveralls required by medical personnel treating COVID-19 cases  across the country has been enhanced and if so, the details thereof including the number of coveralls produced till date;

- (c) whether the Government has taken/proposes to take action to address the packaging issue due to unexpected closure of jute mills during COVID lockdown, if so, the details thereof; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र मंत्री ( श्रीमती स्मृतत ज़ूबिन इरानी )

MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a): National  Jute  Board  (NJB)  has  been  implementing  Jute  -ICARE  (Jute:  Improved Cultivation and Advanced Retting Exercise) for improvement in production and quality of raw jute under which it has planned to distribute 35 MT of certified jute seeds (JBO 2003 H and CO 58) on subsidized rate in collaboration with Jute Corporation of India (JCI) in the year 2021-22. Also, NJB has  planned  to  distribute  1000  Seed  drill  machine,  1200  Cycle  weeder  machine  and  750  MT CRIJAF Sona (including NINFET - Sathi). In addition, JCI has planned to commercially distribute 1000 MT of certified seeds ( JRO 204) by sourcing through National Seeds Corporation.

(b): There  was  no  manufacturing  of  PPE  Coveralls  in  India  prior  to  January,  2020.  As  per estimates based on the inputs provided by industry, the country has manufactured nearly 6 Crore Body Coveralls during April, 2020 to December, 2020.      Nearly 1100 manufacturers had registered for PPE Body Coveralls manufacturing. The production capacity in the country achieved for PPE Body Coveralls is 4.5 lakh per day.

(c) & (d): The Government of India has provided mandatory packaging of 100% of foodgrains and 20% of sugar in jute bags under the Jute Packaging and Materials (Compulsory use in Packing Commodities) Act, 1987.  In case, jute mills are not able to supply the indented quantity of jute bags, Government has provided a provision of maximum 30% of dilution against the total requirement. The Government exercises the dilution powers to avoid short supply of jute bags for packaging of foodgrains. During the Rabi 2020-21 season i.e. from December, 2019 to June, 2020 a dilution of 7.01 lakh bales was granted to compensate for short supply of jute bags.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4044 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-19
Subject: Spurious Corona Medicine
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Deepak Baij

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTI ON NO. 4044 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19 TH MARCH, 2021

## SPURIOUS CORONA MEDI CINE

## 4044. SHRI DEEPAK BA IJ:

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

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  some private  companies/institutes  are  selling medicines of Corona in the market without the necessary permission of authorities;

- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to put a check on such spurious Corona medicinces?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): The manufacture, sale and distribution of drugs in the country is regulated und provisions of Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules, 1945 thereunder through a system licensing and inspection. Licenses for manufacture, sale and distribution of dru gs are granted by the State Licensing Authorities (SLAs) appointed by respective State Governments. SLAs legally empowered to take stringent action against violation of provisions of the Act and

Central  Drugs  Standard  Control  Organisation  under the  Ministry  of  Health  &  Family Weflare  has  not  received  any  such  reports  that  some  private  companies/institutes  are medicines of Corona in the market without the necessary permission of authorities.

Further, the Government is committed to ensuring that the quality, safety and effic drugs are not compromised. With this in view, the Government has taken a series of meas including strengthening of legal provisions, workshops and training progra mmes for manufacturers and regulatory officials and measures such as risk based inspections.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4043 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-19
Subject: Closure of Analog Relay Centres of DD
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Sangamlal Kadedin Gupta

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4043

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.03.2021)

CLOSURE OF ANALOG RELAY CENTRES OF DD

4043. SHRI SANGAM LAL GUPTA:

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

- (a) whether the Government is closing or curtailing the number of analog relay centres of Doordarshan;
- (b) if so, the details of such centres, State/UT-wise; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government for upgradation of Doordarshan  relay  centres  during  the  last  three  years  with special reference to Uttar Pradesh?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE;

MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a)  to  (c)  :  Prasar  Bharati  has  informed  that  in  view  of  emerging broadcasting trends and adoption of satellite and digital technologies, the analog Terrestrial TV Transmitters have become obsolete and are being phased out by Prasar Bharati in various parts of the country.

The  entire  country  has  been  provided  with  multichannel  TV coverage  through  Prasar  Bharati's  'DD  Free  Dish',  a  free-to-air Direct-to-Home  platform.  It  is  possible  to  receive  'DD  Free  Dish' signals  anywhere  in  the  country  with  the  help  of  a  small  sized receive unit, free of cost and without any recurring expense. A Central Sector Scheme namely, 'Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development' with an amount of Rs.619.48 crore has 2020. This includes Modernization, Augmentation and Replacement of Doordarshan relay centres and studios etc. all over India, including been  approved  for  Doordarshan  Network  during  the  period  2017of transmitters and Broadcast Equipment  and  upgradation Uttar Pradesh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4041 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-19
Subject: Reseration for OBC Category in Educational Institutions
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Nalin Kumar Kateel

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTI ON NO. 4041 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19 TH MARCH, 2021

## RESER V ATION FOR OBC CATEGO RY IN EDUCATIONAL IN STITUTIONS 4041. SHRI NALIN KUM AR KATEEL:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that the reservation for OBC category in medical institutions is earmarked as per the provisions of the central educational institutions Act 2006, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has taken any measures to ensure strict implementation of OBC category reservation in admissions to medical seats in all Central Government institutions and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Governm ent has received any complaint regarding non -implementation of the provisions of this Act in admissions to medical seats and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether any action has been taken by the Government against institutions who have violated therules and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  &  (b):  There  is 27%  reservation  for  OBC  category for  admission  to  undergraduate  and postgraduate  medical courses  in  Central  Educational  Institutions  as  provided  under  t provisions of the Central Educational  Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Act, 2006. The same is being implemented by the Government.
- (c) & (d): The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the Directorate General of Health Services conducts counselling for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate medical cou in Central Educational Institutions. As informed by the MCC, it has not received any complaint with  regard  to non- implementation  of  the  provisions  of the Central  Educational  Institutions (Reservation  in  Admission)  Act,  2006 in  admissions  to  medical  seats in CentralEducational I nstitutions .
Lok Sabha Question No. 4036 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-19
Subject: AYUSH Treatment for COVID-19
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Kotha Prabhakar  Reddy

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 4036 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19 TH March, 2021

## AYUSH TREATMENT FOR COVID - 19

## 4036. SHRI KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY:

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

- (a) whether the Indian Medical Association has expressed concerns about issuing AYUSH treatment protocol for COVID - 19 treatment including a lternative modes of treatment;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  including  the  basis  of anecdotal  evidence  and  individual subjective experiences, if any; and
- (c) the other grounds which were taken into consideration before implementing the AYUSH treatment protocol?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS AND ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

- (a): National Medical Commission (NMC) has informed that they have not received any s concern from India Medical Association about issuing AYUSH treatment protocol for COVI - 19 treatment including alternative modes of tre atment.
- (b) & (c): In view of (a) above, the questions do not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4033 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-19
Subject: Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: T. R. Paarivendhar

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTI ON NO. 4033 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19 TH MARCH, 2021

## NON ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE

## 4033. DR. T.R.PAARIV ENDHAR:

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

- (a)whether the researchers have recently observed the incidences of NAFLD (Non - Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease) in 40 - 80 percent of people who have type - 2 diabetes and in 30 - 90 percent of people  who  are  obese and  that  those  with  NAFLD  have  a  greater  chance  of developing cardiovascular disease;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  or  proposes to  take  any  preventive  measures  in  this regard; and
- (d) if so, the d etails thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## (SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

- (a) & ( b):Yes, some research studies indicate that Non - Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is  higher  in  type 2 Diabetes  patients  and  with  obesity.  As  per  available studies those  with NAFLD have a higher chance ofdeveloping cardiovascular disease.
- (c)  &  ( d):Government  of  India  has  developed  Operational  Guidelines  for  the  Integration of NAFLD into National Program me of Preventionand Control of Cancers, Dlabetes. Cardiovascular disease and Stroke ( NPCDCS). These guidelines have alsobeen shared with all thestates for its implementation.

Promotion of healthy lifestyle is being done toprevent NCDs including NAFLD.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4031 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-19
Subject: Implementation of JSSK Scheme
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Preneet Kaur

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTI ON NO. 4031 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19 TH MARCH, 2021

## IMPLEMENTATION OF JS SK SCHEME

## 4031. SHRIMATI PRENE ET KAUR:

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

(a) the details of the measures taken/being taken by the Government to address the unavailability of  free entitlements  for  pregnant  women  and  sick  new - born/infants  under  the  Janani  Shishu Suraksha Karyakaram (JSSK) Scheme, in light of the ongoing COVID - 19 pandemic and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether any alternatives/guidelines put in place or proposed/issued under the JSSK Scheme to  provide essential  care  to  the  mother  and  her  neonate,  in  the absence  o f  easy  access  to institutional deliveries, in light of the ongoing COVID - 19 pandemic and if so, the details thereof; and

(c)  the  details  of  the  remedial  measures  taken/being taken  by  the  Government  to  ensure  the eligible beneficiaries receive the benefits of the JSSK Scheme?

## ANSWER

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

(a): The entitlements under Janani Sishu Suraksha Karyakram continue to be provided  fr of cost to all the pregnant women and sick new borns/ Infants who were accessing the public facilities during the ongoing  COVID - 19 pandemic as well.

- (b)  & (c):  Keeping  in  view  the  ongoing  COVID - 19  pandemic  and  the  need  for  continuous availability  of  health  care  services,  the  Ministry  has  issued  the  following  Guidance facilitate the states as follows: -
- i) Enabling delivery of essential health servi ces during COVID19 outbreak' dated 14 th April 2020
- ii) Guidance Note on 'Provision of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health Plus  Nutrition  (RMNCAH+N)  services  during  &  post  COVID -19  Pandemic'  dated  26 th May 2020.

It has been stated therein that under no circumstances should there be a denial of essen services to women, newborn, children and critical services for women, children and adolesc
Lok Sabha Question No. 4030 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-19
Subject: Yoga and Naturopathy under Tribal Sub Plan
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Rajeshbhai Naranbhai Chudasama

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 4030 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19 TH March, 2021

## YOGA AND NATUROPATHY UNDER TRIBAL SUB PLA N

## 4030. SHRI RAJESHBHAI CHUDASAMA:

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

- (a) the details of the institutions providing the services of Yoga and Naturopathy in Tribal Sub- Plan(TSP) areas under Schedule - V in the country, State/UTwise;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to set up similar institutions in other Tribal Sub - Plan areas of the country, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the time by which these are likely to be set up in the country; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS AND ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

- (a): As public health is a State subject, setting up institutions providing the ser Yoga and Naturopathy in Tribal Sub - Plan (TSP) areas under Schedule - V  comes under the purview of respective State/UT Gove rnments. T he Ministry of AYUSH does not maintain data on such activities of State/UT governments.
- (b) to (d): However,  National  Institute  of  Naturopathy  (NIN),  Pune  an  autonomous Institute under Ministry of AYUSH has started a Naturopathy Clinic in Tribal Area of Pune Dist. at Gohe (Bk), Ambegaon for the welfare of the tribal people with particular emp on Yoga and Naturopathy with a 20 bed capacity.

The said tribal unit will act as training centre for the tribal youth to incor skills of Naturopathy and Yoga into their health practices. NIN in association with Shabari Tribal Finance, Govt. of Maha rashtra is offering free training to Tribal youths on Treatme Assistant Training Course (TATC).
Lok Sabha Question No. 4028 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-19
Subject: National Afforestation Programme
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Manjulata Mandal

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4028

TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.03.2021

## National Afforestation Programme

## 4028.   SHRIMATI MANJULATA MANDAL:

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

- (a) whether  release  of  second  instalment  of  Rs.  3.54  crore  as  per  the  2020-21  work programme under National Afforestation Programme (NAP) scheme is pending with the Union Government;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the time by when the said amount is likely to be released?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c) During the year 2020-21 an amount of Rs. 40.42 crore has been released to 10 State Forest Development Agencies (SFDAs) as per state-specific annual work programme approved under the scheme National Afforestation Programme (NAP). Out of that the SFDA, Odisha has submitted the modified work programme of 2020-21 on the basis of approved revised wage rate prevailing in the State and has requested for release of second  installment of Rs. 3.54 crore  in  accordance  with  the  modified  work programme.  The  said  proposal  was  received  in  the  ministry  but  could  not  be considered due to non-availability of funds under the scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4026 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-19
Subject: Pollution from Chemical Waste
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Anumula Revanth Reddy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4026

TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.03.2021

## Pollution from Chemical Waste

## 4026. SHRI ANUMULA REVANTH REDDY:

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

- (a) whether the Ministry has taken steps in coordination with the Ministry of Jal Shakti and with the State Government of Telangana to ensure no waste especially chemical waste from pharmaceutical industries are dumped into the river Musi;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the steps being taken/proposed to protect Musi River water from contamination and pollution; and
- (d) the details of funds  allocated by the Government for the same during the last three years, year-wise?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) and (b) There is no dumping of any chemical waste into river Musi.  Total wastewater generation  from  the  industries  is  9.65  MLD  in  the  catchment  area  and  out  of which 5.65 MLD is being treated with captive ETPs and remaining through three Common Effluent Treatment Plants with a capacity of 4.56 MLD.
- (c) As  per  the  information  available,  a  total  of  1960  MLD  of  sewage  is  being generated in the catchment of River Musi, 772.5 MLD of STPs are existing and proposals for 1259 MLD are under different stages. The solid waste management is done through 100% door to door collection and is being managed at integrated MSW processing facility including Scientific Land fill.
- (d) The State Government has accorded Administrative Sanction for 17 STPs with a total  treatment  capacity  of  376.5  MLD  vide  G.O.Rt.No.374,  MA&UD  Dept., Dt:11.09.2020 for Rs.1280.87 Crores with 40:60 ratio of Government and Private participation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4023 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-19
Subject: Methodology for Supply of COVID Doses
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Ajay (Teni) Misra

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTI ON NO. 4023 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19 TH MARCH, 2021

## METHODOLOGY FOR SUPP LY OF COVID DOSES

## 4023. SHRI AJAY KUMA R MISRA TENI:

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

- (a) whether the Government has developed any methodology to make the vaccines available in various States/UTs and utilise the full doses of vaccine once opened; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)& (b) :All States and UTs across country are being supplied with COVID - 19 vaccine s as per the target beneficiary load .Once a vial of COVID - 19 vaccine is opened the same has to be used within  4  hours. To  ensurethat  full  doses  of  COVID - 19  vaccines  are  utilized  once a  vial  is opened, the states/UTs have been guided to efficiently planvaccination sessions in multiples of vaccinedoses per vial . Also, the vaccinators have been trained to optimally utilize the vaccine dosesand reduce wastage .
Lok Sabha Question No. 4021 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-19
Subject: Charter of Patients` Rights
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Pinaki Misra

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTI ON NO. 4021 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19 TH MARCH, 2021

## CHARTER OF PATIENTS' RIGHTS

## 4021. SHRI PINAKI MI SRA:

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

- (a)  the  status  of  implementation  of  the  Charter  of Patients'  Rights  as  recommended  by  the National HumanRights Commission;
- (b) the States that have established a grievance redr ssal mechanism for patients; and
- (c) t he steps being taken by the Government to publicize the Charter of Patients' Rights and to ensurethat  it  is  displayed  in  all  public  and  private  healthcare facilities  and  on  government websites?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c):  Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India issued letter to all States/Union Territories (UTs) for adoption of the Dos and Don'ts, contained in the draft Charter of Patient Rights shared by National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), and as recommended by the National Council for Clinical Establishments, a statutory body under Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010, so that grievances and co of patients are addressed while ensuring smooth  and  cordial  environment in clin establishments.  The copy of the letter is also hosted on the website of the Ministry a link - http://clinicalestablishments.gov.in/writereaddata/9901.pdf

Further, Health being  a  State subject, it is for the respective State/UT  Governm ensure  implementation  of  Charter  of  Patients'  Rights.    It  is  also  for  the  respective  State/UT Government  to  establish  grievance  redressal  mechanism  for  patients  and  to  t ake steps  to publicize the charter of patient's rights and to ensure that it is displayed in all public and private health facilities and on Government websites.  The details are not maintained Centrally.