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Lok Sabha Question No. 2040 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-30
Subject: Promotion of Heli-Tourism
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: R. GOPALAKRISHNAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2040 ANSWERED ON 30.07.2018

## PROMOTION OF HELI-TOURISM

## 2040. SHRI R. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government encourages heli-tourism in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the tourist places in the country wherein heli-tourism already exists, State-wise;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  involve,  promote  and establish  heli-tourism  services  in  Madurai  of  Tamil  Nadu  to cover/link the tourism potential of places around Madurai; and
- (d)
- if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI K.J. ALPHONS)

(a) and (b): Development and promotion of tourism destinations and products including Heli-tourism is primarily the responsibility of the respective State Governments/UT Administrations. The Ministry of Tourism  provides  Central  Financial  Assistance  (CFA)  under relevant schemes to State Governments/Union Territory Administrations for development of tourism infrastructure including helipads, heliports, airstrips, etc. which would lead to the promotion of Heli-tourism in the country.

The Ministry  of  Civil  Aviation  has  informed  that  Pawan  Hans Ltd.  a  Government  of  India  Public  Sector  Undertaking  under  the administrative  control  of  Ministry  of  Civil  Aviation  is  providing helicopters  to  State  Governments/Union  Territories  for  promotion of Heli-tourism.  Presently,  Pawan  Hans  is  providing  helicopters  in the following States/Union Territories:

- (i) Himachal  Pradesh  -  Shimla  -  Chandigarh  -Shimla  in association with State Government of Himachal Pradesh.
- (ii) Sikkim  -  Bagdogra  -  Gangtok  -  Bagdogra  in association with Government of Sikkim.
- (iii) UT of Daman & Diu -in association with UT Administration of Daman & Diu.
- (iv) UT Administration of Lakshadweep for inter-Island helicopter services.
- (v) UT Administration of Andaman & Nicobar for inter-Island helicopter services.
- (vi) Guwahati - Shillong - Guwahati in Meghalaya State.

Besides  above,  Pawan  Hans  and  other  helicopter  operators also provide seasonal helicopter joy rides in various states to boost Heli-tourism.

(c) and (d): Pawan Hans Ltd. had carried out feasibility study in association with the State Government of Tamil Nadu for introduction of helicopter services to provide Heli-tourism in Tamil Nadu  State  including  Madurai  and  the  preliminary  report  in  this regards has been submitted to the State Government of Tamil Nadu.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2038 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-30
Subject: Funds for Jharkhand
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: NISHIKANT  DUBEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2038 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.07.2018

## Funds for Jharkhand

2038. SHRI NISHIKANT DUBEY:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government has  sanctioned/allocated  any funds for the State of  Jharkhand under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and Mid-Day Meal Scheme; and
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  including  the  utilisation  of  the  said  funds  during  the  last  three years, year-wise?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI UPENDRA KUSHWAHA)

(a) and (b): Yes, Madam. The position of funds released during the last three years to State of Jharkhand  under  Sarva  Shiksha  Abhiyan  (SSA)  and  Mid-  Day  Meal  Scheme  (MDM)  is  as under:

(Rs. in Lakh)

| Year    | Central Fund Released   | Central Fund Released   | Expenditure incurred*   | Expenditure incurred*   |
|---------|-------------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------|
|         | SSA                     | MDM                     | SSA                     | MDM                     |
| 2015-16 | 55863.31                | 24518.16                | 135590.30               | 31050.97                |
| 2016-17 | 50945.73                | 38196.77                | 131992.15               | 31759.84                |
| 2017-18 | 58984.54                | 30332.59                | 103361.27               | 28665.96                |
Lok Sabha Question No. 2037 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-30
Subject: Special Group for Foreign Investment
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY & PROMOTION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2037. TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE 30 TH   JULY,  2018.

## SPECIAL GROUP FOR FOREIGN INVESTMENT

## 2037.  SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDY KOTHA:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state:

## वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री

- (a) whether the Government proposes to create a special group to keep tabs on any violation of its foreign investment policy by online retail platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart and Myntra;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the walmart and flipkart deal will directly affect  small traders of  the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  intervene  and  take  suitable  action  to uplift small businesses in the country and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the measures taken or being taken by the Government to protect the interests of nearly 10 lakh traders?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज् य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज् यमंत्री (श्री सी.आर. चौधरी) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI C.R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a) & (b): No Madam. However, any violation of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy regulations is covered by the penal provision of the FEMA, 1999. Reserve  bank  of India  administers  the  FEMA  and  Enforcement Directorate  under  the  Ministry  of  Finance  is  the  authority  for  the enforcement of FEMA.
- (c): No such assessment has been made by the Government.
- (d) & (e): FDI  in  retail  has  been  allowed  in  a  calibrated  manner  after  intensive consultations with stakeholders including concerned Ministries/ Departments, State Governments, apex industry chambers, Associations and other organizations. Suggestions/views received from various stakeholders and public on various aspects of FDI regime are examined before taking appropriate action.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2036 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-30
Subject: Gas Leakage Cases
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: RAVINDRA BABU  PANDULA, CHINTAMANI MALVIYA

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2036 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30 th  JULY, 2018

## Gas Leakage Cases

## 2036.   DR. RAVINDRA BABU:

## PROF. CHINTAMANI MALVIYA:

पेट्रोलियम और प्राक ृ लिक गैस मंत्री

## Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

- (a)      the  details  of  gas  leakage  cases  reported  in  the  ONGC  pipelines  of  East Godavari District near Pasarlapudi along with loss incurred/loss of life reported in the said area along with the steps taken by the Government to avoid pipeline leakages and  improve  the  safety  of  the  pipeline  and  other  petroleum  and  natural  gas infrastructure in the Country including Andhra Pradesh;
- (b)      whether  the  number  of  incidents  of  gas  leakage  and  fire  break  out  in underground natural gas pipelines, refineries and oil fields/wells have gone up and if so, the details thereof along with number of such incidents and the loss of revenue reported as a result thereof; and
- (c)    whether  the  oil  companies/persons  and  other  agencies  have  been  found responsible/involved in such incidents and if so, the details thereof along with action taken by the Government against them?

## ANSWER

पेट्रोलियम और प्राक ृ लिक गैस मंत्रािय में मंत्री ( प्रााप्र ामेर्मध ीी )

## MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

(a) Minor incidents of leakage in ONGC gas pipelines Tatipaka#6 to Tatipaka Gas Collection  Station  (GCS)  and  Bandmurulanka#1  to  Pasarlapudi  GCS  have  been reported  during  the  current  year.  However,  there  was  neither  any  incident  of  fire breakout  nor  loss  of  life  and  revenue.  Oil  companies  in  the  country  maintain  the highest level of safety standards.  The safety measures taken by the Industry include incorporation of in-built safety aspects at the nascent stage, process safety hazard analysis with remedial measures, instrumentation and safety interlocks, and safety during design of equipment etc.  Oil Industry Safety Directorate (OISD) undertakes external safety audit as well as surprise safety checks of the companies/installations. The  deficiencies/gaps  in  operations/maintenance  etc.  are  identified  and  based  on findings OISD recommends to strengthen the systems and procedures.

(b)  During  the  current  year  6  incidents  of  gas  leakages  and  fire  breakout  in underground natural gas pipelines, refineries and oil fields/wells have been reported as against13 incidents occurred in 2017-18.

(c)  Disciplinary  actions  are  taken  against  officials  concerned  by  the  respective  oil companies depending upon the lapses/fault under the provisions of their Conduct, Discipline and Appeal Rules.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2035 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-30
Subject: Curriculum for differently-abled Students
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: SANJAY JAISWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.2035 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.07.2018

## Curriculum for differently-abled Students

## 2035. DR. SANJAY JAISWAL:

## Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has prepared any inclusive provisions for specially-abled, especially visually impaired students in the National Universities and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the efforts taken by the Government to bring inclusive curriculum for the visually impaired students; and
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  given  any  orders  to  the  National  Universities  for printing  textbooks  in  braille  script,  making  syllabus  as  audio  books  and  to  come  up with tactile diagrams?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. SATYA PAL SINGH)

- (a)  to  (c):  The  University  Grants  Commission  (UGC)  has  informed  that  it  has  been issuing instructions, guidelines and policy decisions to all the Universities with respect to persons with disabilities from time to time. UGC had also circulated the Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 and Rights of  Persons  with  Disabilities  Act,  2016  to  the  Universities  requesting  them  to  strictly follow the provisions contained therein. In addition, UGC has requested universities to provide facilities of Braille books and talking books, sign language interpreter, special toilets,  provision  of  ramps  etc.  to  ensure  barrier  free  access  to  persons  with disabilities. The provisions of the aforesaid Act of 2016 may be seen at http://www.disabilityaffairs.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/RPWD%20ACT%202016.pdf

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2032 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-30
Subject: Setting up of LPG  Distributors
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: PREM SINGH CHANDUMAJRA

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2032 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30 th   JULY, 2018

## Setting up of LPG Distributors

## 2032. PROF. PREM SINGH CHANDUMAJRA:

पेट्रोल ियम एवं प्राक ृ तिक गैस मंत्री Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state :

- (a) whether the Government proposes to expand its network of LPG distributors in the country and if so, the details thereof along with the number of new distributors included/proposed to be included, State/UT-wise especially in Punjab; and
- (b) whether the distribution/awarding of LPG dealership is being done online to bring in more transparency in awarding distributorships and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

पेट्रोल ियम एवं प्राक ृ तिक गैस मंत्री ( श्री धमेन्द्र प्रधान )

## MINISTER  OF  PETROLEUM    AND  NATURAL  GAS  (SHRI  DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

- (a) As on 01.07.2018, there are 20585 LPG distributorships in country. With a view to strengthen the LPG distribution infrastructure, Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have advertised 6351 locations including 26 locations in the State of Punjab for selection  of  new  LPG  Distributorships  under  Unified  Guidelines  for  Selection  of LPG Distributorships 2016.
- (b) New  distributors  are  selected  through  online  process  which  includes  online receipt of application, processing and online draw of lots. Online draw of lots is conducted  by  M/s  Metal  Scrap  Trade  Corporation  Ltd.(MSTC),  a  Public  Sector Undertaking  under  the    administrative  control  of  Ministry  of  Steel,  with  the assistance of National Informatics Centre(NIC).
Lok Sabha Question No. 2031 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-30
Subject: Cruise Tourism Action Plan
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH, BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO, S. RAJENDRAN, SUDHEER GUPTA, T. RADHAKRISHNAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2031 ANSWERED ON 30.07.2018

## CRUISE TOURISM ACTION PLAN

## 2031. KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH:

SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

SHRI S. RAJENDRAN:

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

SHRI T. RADHAKRISHNAN:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to develop Mumbai for the Formula 1 Powerboat World Championship or F1H2O under its ambitious  cruise  tourism  action  plan  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- whether the Government has approached the organisers and
- (b) sponsors of the championship in this regard;
- (c)
- if so, the details thereof and their response thereto;
- (d) the time by which the final decision is likely to be taken in this regard; and
- (e) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to promote/develop such types of cruise tourism in the country?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI K.J. ALPHONS)

(a) to (e): The Ministry of Shipping has informed that the representatives of M/s Grand Prix (India Pvt Ltd.) have approached Mumbai Port Trust to assess the area where Formula I Power Boat Race can be conducted. The suitability of water area and the depth available of domestic cruise terminal at Mumbai has been discussed with the representatives of M/s Grand Prix (India Pvt Ltd.).

The Ministry of Tourism has identified Cruise Tourism as one of  the  Niche  Tourism  products  for  development  and  promotion  of tourism to overcome the aspect of seasonality and to promote India as a 365 day's destination. Further,  the  Ministry  of  Shipping  has  brought  out  a  Vision Document  with  a  view  to  develop  India  as  a  Cruise  shipping destination. The Vision Document envisaged to develop supporting infrastructure  for  cruise  tourism  at  ports,  give  special  focus  on developing  the  domestic  cruise  industry  through  policy  supports,

incentives and port infrastructure development.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2026 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-30
Subject: Day Care Schools for Senior Secondary Classes
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: DEVUSINH JESINGBHAI CHAUHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION AND LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2026 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.07.2018

## Day Care Schools for Senior Secondary Classes

## 2026. SHRI DEVUSINH CHAUHAN:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has allowed to run the day care schools for standard 10,11 and 12 in the country; and;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI UPENDRA KUSHWAHA)

(a)  &  (b):  The   Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  of  Samagra  Shiksha  has  been  launched  during  this year  2018-19  which  envisages    the  'school'  as  a  continuum  from  pre-school,  primary,  upper primary, secondary to Senior Secondary levels. The vision of the Scheme is to ensure inclusive and equitable  quality  education  from  pre-school  to  senior  secondary  stage  in  accordance  with  the Sustainable  Development  Goal  (SDG)  for  Education.  There  is  no  provision  in  the  scheme  for promoting day care schools for 10th, 11th and 12th standards in the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2024 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-30
Subject: Development of Tourism Spots in Telangana
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: SUKENDER REDDY GUTHA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2024 ANSWERED ON 30.07.2018

## DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM SPOTS IN TELANGANA

## 2024. SHRI GUTHA SUKENDER REDDY:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has initiated/planning to develop the Tourism spots in the State of Telangana;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of the places identified for the purpose;
- (d) whether any DPRs have been sought from the State Government to this effect; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI K.J. ALPHONS)

(a) to (c): The Ministry under the Swadesh Darshan SchemeIntegrated  development  of  theme  based  tourist  circuits  provides central financial assistance to State Governments/UT Administrations/Central Agencies for development of tourism infrastructure in the country. The details of projects sanctioned  in Telangana under the above scheme is as follows: -

## (Rs. in crore)

|   Sl. No. | Scheme/ Year            | Name of the Project                                                                 |   Amt. Sanctioned |
|-----------|-------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|
|         1 | Swadesh Darshan 2015-16 | Integrated Development of Eco Tourism Circuit in Mahaboobnagar district, Telangana. |             91.62 |
|         2 | Swadesh Darshan         | Integrated Development of Mulugu- Laknavaram- Medavaram- Tadvai-                    |             84.4  |

|       | 2016-17                 | Damaravi- Mallur- Bogatha Waterfalls as Tribal Circuit in Telangana.                                                       |        |
|-------|-------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| 3     | Swadesh Darshan 2017-18 | Development of Heritage Circuit: Qutub Shahi Heritage Park- Paigah Tombs- Hayat Bakshi Mosque- Raymond's Tomb in Telangana |  99.42 |
| Total | Total                   | Total                                                                                                                      | 275.44 |

(d) and (e):  Submission of project proposals by the State Governments/UT Administrations under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme is a continuous process. The projects for development are identified in consultation with the State Governments/UT Administrations and are sanctioned subject to availability of funds, submission of suitable detailed project reports, adherence  to scheme guidelines and utilization of funds released earlier.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2023 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-30
Subject: MSME Exports
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: SHARAD TRIPATHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2023 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.07.2018

## MSME EXPORTS

## 2023.       SHRI SHARAD TRIPATHI:

Will  the  Minister  of  MICRO,  SMALL  AND  MEDIUM  ENTERPRISES  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  most of the food and agriculture products are exported by the small and medium enterprises in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the number of enterprises out of the total small and medium enterprises in the country engaged in exports; and
- (c) whether  these  units  earn  more  profit  in  comparison  to  other  enterprises functioning in the country and if so, the details  thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH)

(a)&(b):        As  per  the  information  received  from  Directorate  General  of Commercial  Intelligence  and  Statistics  (DGCI&S),    the  number  of  exporters engaged in food, vegetables and agro products has been 8035 in the year 2017-18 and the MSME share in these product exports from India has been  4.17% during the same period.

- (c):      The profit of enterprises depends on various factors such as cost of raw materials, use of efficient technology, quality, packaging, marketing of finished products, freight & insurance charges, taxes & duties, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2022 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-30
Subject: Downgrading of SRO of ESIC
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: N.K. PREMACHANDRAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2022 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.07.2018

## DOWNGRADING OF SRO OF ESIC

## 2022. SHRI N.K. PREMACHANDRAN:

Will  the  Minister  of  LABOUR  AND  EMPLOYMENT  be  pleased  to state:

- (a)whether the Government proposes to downgrade the Sub Regional Offices(SROs) of ESIC and if so, the details thereof and the SRO's proposed for downgrading along with the reasons for such downgrading;
- (b)whether the Government proposes to centralise the administrative function  of  ESIC  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  reasons therefor;
- (c)the  alternate  arrangement  made/  proposed  to  be  made  by  the Government for discharging the functions of the proposed downgraded SROs;
- (d)whether the Government proposes to curtail the easy accessibility of  employees and employers to ESIC and if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (e)whether the Government proposes to provide better services to the insured persons and if so, the details thereof along with the action taken to avoid the administrative delay in taking decisions on their claim including introduction of a system in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

- (a): Government  has  not received any proposal from ESIC for downgrading the SROs of ESIC.

- (b): No, Madam.
- (c): Does not apply in view of (b) above.
- (d): No, Madam.

(e): Cash  Benefit  is  disbursed  to  the  ESI  Beneficiaries  as  provided under Regulation 52 of the ESI (General) Regulations 1950. In addition the  disposal  of  the  benefit  claims  is  also  monitored  at  appropriate levels for disposal at the earliest. ESI Corporation in its 174 th  meeting held on 29.05.2018 has approved the setting up ESIC Dispensary-cumBranch  Office  (DCBOs)  in  every  district  irrespective  of  whether  a district  has  been  partially  or  fully  implemented.  The  Dispensary  and Branch office will be housed in the same premises for the convenience of the Insured Persons. The DCBO will provide primary medical care, referrals for in-patient treatment, scrutiny of bills, distribution of drugs in  the  district,  payment  of  cash benefit,  survey  work  for  coverage  in the district and provide IT help desk and facilitation service to Insured Persons.

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