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Lok Sabha Question No. 1012 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-18
Subject: Pollution in Misrikh
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Ashok Kumar Rawat

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1012

TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.09.2020

## Pollution in Misrikh

## 1012.   SHRI ASHOK KUMAR RAWAT:

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

- (a) Whether the Kanpur ranks at 109 position among the most polluted cities globally, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  factores  located  at  Malegram  in  district  Kanpur  (Urban)  in  Misrikh parliamentary  constituency  are  responsible  for  air  pollution  due  to  which  locals  are suffering  from  various  health  diseases  and  respiratory  allergies  along  with  damage  to crops by polluted water;
- (c) if so, whether any complaint in this regard have been received from the concerned public representatives;
- (d) whether  the  Government  has  taken/proposes  to  take  any  measures  to  make  Misrikh Parliamentary Constituency pollution free; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

## (a) and (b)

There is no established mechanism for ranking the cities in terms of pollution. It also requires authentic data and proper peer review. The government is aware that several private institutions and universities are ranking cities adopting different methodologies, different data set and using different  weightages  to  parameters.   The  data  used  for  ranking  is  extracted  primarily  from satellite  imageries,  which  are  not  validated  either  by  peer  reviewing  or  by  proper  ground truthing.

CPCB has identified 122 non-attainment cities, based on air quality levels exceeding National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) from 2014-2018(as per criteria) wherein, Kanpur city is  identified  as  one  of  the  15  non-attainment  cities  of  Uttar  Pradesh  and  also  identified  as

Critically  Polluted  Area  based  on  monitoring  conducted  by  Uttar  Pradesh  Pollution  Control Board/ third party engaged by CPCB.

## (c) to (e)

No complaint of public representative is received with respect to pollution due to industries in Malegram, District Kanpur (rural) in Misrikh Parliament Constituency.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1010 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-18
Subject: Medicinal Plants
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Naranbhai Bhikhabhai Kachhadiya, Parbatbhai Savabhai Patel, Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1010 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 th SEPTEMBER, 2020

## MEDICINAL PLANTS

## 1010. SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA:

SHRI JASWANT SINGH BHABHOR:

SHRI PARBATBHAI SAVABHAI PATEL:

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

- (a) the details of the Medicinal plants available across the country; and
- (b)  the steps  taken  by  the  Government  for  the cultivation,  conservation,  processing  and developmentof such plants?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): As  per  information  of  the  Botanical  Survey  of  India  (BSI),  an  organizat ion  under Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Government of India, estimated mor than 8,000 species of medicinal plants are found in India.
- (b): The  National  Medicinal  Plants  Board  (NMPB),  Ministry  of  AYUSH  is  presently implementingfollowing  schemes  to  encourage  cultivation,  conservation,  processing  an promotion of medicinal plants throughout the country:
1. Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National AYUSH Mission (NAM).  Under 'Medicinal Plants' component of the NAM scheme the large scale cultivation of medicinal plants is supported.  As per the scheme guidelines, the support is provided for:
- (i) Cultivation of prioritized medicinal plants on farmer's land.
- (iii) Post - harvest management.
- (ii) Establishment of nurseries for supply of quality planting material.
- (iv) Primary processing, marketing infrastructure etc.

For cultivation, the support is provided as subsidy to farmers @ 30%, 50% and 7 based on cost of cultivation.

2. Central Sector Scheme on 'Conservation, Development and Sustainable Management of Medicinal  Plants'.    Under  the  scheme,  the  project  based  support  is  provided  for following activities:
2. (i) In - situ conservation through development of Medicinal Plants Conservation and Development Areas (MPCDAs).
3. (ii) In - situ/Ex - situ resource augmentation.
4. (iii) Ex-si tu conservation through establishment of herbal gardens.
5. (iv) Livelihood  linkages  with  Joint  Forest  Management  Committees  (JFMCs)  / Panchayats / Van Panchayats / Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) / Self Help Groups (SHGs).
6. (v) IEC activities like Training / workshops / Seminars/ Conferences etc.
7. (vi) Research & Development.
8. (vii)Promotion of marketing and trade of medicinal plants produce.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1007 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-18
Subject: Pneumonia Campaign
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: John Barla, Gitaben Vajesingbhai Rathva, Nayab Singh, Pradeep Kumar Singh, Shantanu Thakur

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1007 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 TH SEPTEMBER, 2020

## PNEUMONIA CAMPAIGN

## 1007. SHRI JOHN BARL A:

SHRIMATI RATHVA GITABEN

VAJESINGBHAI:

SHRI NAYAB SINGH:

SHRI SHANTANU THAKUR

:

SHRI PRADEEP KUMAR S INGH:

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

- (a)  whether the  Government  has  initiated  any  steps  under  SAANS  campaign  to  reduce  child mortality due to Pneumonia;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the provisions made to impart training with neutralize Pneumonia; and
- (c) the sectors or people from which assistance is sought under the said programme?

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

## (SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

- (a) & (b) The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched SAANS (Soc ial Awareness and Actions to Neutralize Pneumonia Successfully) Initiative to reduce child mortality pneumonia on 16 th November 2019.
- Under  SAANS  initiative,  for  facility  and  community  based  management  of  Childhood Pneumonia, 'Childhood Pneumonia Management Guideline' was released.
- SAANS IEC campaign ( November 2019 to January 2020)  was organized at National and States/UT  level  with use  of  mass  media  such  as  Television  and  Radio,  Social  Media, Interpersonal  Communication  etc  by  health  workers.  The  States/UTs  were  supported  wi Banners  and  Posters  to  be  displayed  at  communities  and  facilities  for  creating  awaren Pneumonia.
- U nder the National Health Mission, States/UTs are supported for trainings, procureme drugs and equipments, States/UT level orientations, monitoring activities and IEC.
- For skill based training, modules have been developed for training of Medical Off icers, St ff Nurses, Community Health Officers and ANM    ( Auxiliary Nurse Midwife).

'Childhood Pneumonia Management Guideline' has been integrated with Home - Based Care for Young Child Programme (HBYC) for training of ASHAs (Accredited Social Health Activ ist).

- National  Training  of  Trainers  was  conducted  in  December  2019  for  34  States/UTs  o Childhood Pneumonia Management Guideline.

(c) SAANS initiative is for strengthening facility and community level activities both i and  rural  areas  for  early  identification  and  management  of  Childhood  Pneumonia  cases involving  healthcare  providers,  families,  caregivers,  PRIs (Panchayati  Raj  I nstitutions)  and others functionaries across all the States/UTs.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1005 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-18
Subject: Bharatiya Poshan Krishi Kosh
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Gitaben Vajesingbhai Rathva, Nayab Singh, John Barla

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1005

TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.09.2020

## BHARATIYA POSHAN KRISHI KOSH

1005.  SHRIMATI RATHVA GITABEN VAJESINGBHAI: SHRI JOHN BARLA: SHRI NAYAB SINGH:

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

- (a) the steps taken to ensure nutrition under Bharatiya Poshan Krishi Kosh (BPKK) which was recently commenced by the Government along with the details thereof;
- (b) the sources of nutrition provided under the said scheme;
- (c) the categories and age group covered under the said scheme;
- (d) the details of the areas and the basis on which the said fields are included under the scheme; and
- (e) the details of the work done in Haryana so far under the said scheme?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (e)  Bhartiya  Poshan  Krishi  Kosh  (B.P.K.K.)a  web  portal  having  information  of India's  crop  diversity  across  all  districts  -  for  both  current  and  historical  crops  is scheduled  to  be  launched  shortly.  It  aims  to  provide  data  informed  agro  ecological contexts  required  to  produce  traditional  and  locally  available  nutrition-rich  crops.  The B.P.K.K.will indicate the nutritional value of all major food crops, vegetables and fruits grown in all states and UTs of India down up to a district level. The information is aimed to be useful for all age groups.There is a special focus on dietary charts for pregnant women  based  on  regional  preferences.Data  has  been  collected  in  consultation  with nodal  Ministries/Departments.  Portal  will  have  information  in  relation  to  all  the  States and UTs including Haryana .

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1001 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-18
Subject: Labs for Conducting COVID-19 Tests
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: P.R. Natarajan

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1001 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 TH SEPTEMBER, 2020

## LABS FOR CONDUCTING COVID - 19 TESTS

## 1001. SHRI NATARAJAN P.R.:

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

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  having  any  data regarding  the  number  of  pathological  labs available across the country for conducting COVID - 19 tests, if so, the details thereof State/UT -wise;

- (b) the number of such tests conducted so far in private/government hospitals and number of cases found positive;
- (c) whether there is any proposal with the Government for opening of more such labs to meet the requirement of increasing number of COVID - 19 infections; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the action being taken thereon?

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

- (a)  The  Indian  Council  of  Medical  Research  (ICMR),  an  autonomous  organisation under  the Department of Health Research has informed that as on 13.09.2020, a total of 1717 COVID - 19 testing laboratories are registered on its portal comprising 1049 Government labs and 668 labs. In addition, ICMR has a total of 5134 antigen test ing sites entered in their database as on 17.09.2020.
- (b)  ICMR  has  informed  that  till  13.09.2020,  a  total  5,72,39,428  COVID - 19  tests  have  been performed  by  the  testing  laboratories,  of  which  48,46,427  have  been  reported  as  COVID - 19 infected.

(c) and (d) I CMR has informed that it is in the process of on - boarding more new labs through its 14 Mentor Institutes. Private/Government Medical institutions who have not set - up the lab have been issued instructions to expedite the process of setting up of lab. Accord ing to ICMR, there are more than 250 labs, which are under process of setting - up COVID - 19 testing facility .
Lok Sabha Question No. 996 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-18
Subject: Use of Drugs under Clinical Trial for COVID-19
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Margani Bharat

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 996 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 TH SEPTEMBER, 2020

## USE OF DRUGS UNDER C LINICAL TRIAL FOR CO VID - 19

## 996. SHRI MARGANI BH ARAT:

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

(a) whether the Government has permitted the use of drugs under the clinical trials for treating COVID - 19, rare  genetic  diseases  and  paediatric  disorders  without amending  New  Drugs  and Cli nical Trial Rules;

- (b) if so, the details thereof and the drugs that the Government is likely to permit to use under the aboveexemption; and
- (c) whether Government is aware of the countries using drugs under clinical trial for COVID - 19; and
- (d)  if  so,  the details  thereof  and  the  drugs  likely  to be  imported  by  the  Government  in  this regard?

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

(a):  Central  Drugs  Standard  Control  Organisation (CDSCO)  under  the  Ministry  of  Health  & Family Welfare grants permission to import/manufacture new drugs under the provisions of Drugs and Clinical Trial Rules, 2019. No permission for manufacture/import of any new dru treatment  of  COVID - 19,  rare genetic  diseases  and  pediatric  disorder,  for  which  there  is provision in the existing New Drugs & Clinical Trial Rules, 2019, has been granted by CDSC

(b): Does not arise.

- (c) & (d): As per information available in public domain, various drugs are under clinical trial for COVID - 19 and are being used for treatment of COVID - 19 patients by other countries.

However, CDSCO has approved manufacture/marketing of the following three drugs for Restricted Emergency Use in the country for treatment of COVID - 19 infection:

- a. Remdesivir Injectable formulations,
- b. Favipiravir tablets, and
- c. Itolizumab injection.
Lok Sabha Question No. 995 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-18
Subject: Centralised Health Record
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 QUESTION NO. 995 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 TH SEPTEMBER, 2020

## CENTRALISED HEALTH R ECORD

## 995. SHRI NALIN KUMA R KATEEL:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to create centralized health record for all citizens country in order to streamline the health information and facilitate effective managemen same, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has set any time frame to implement the said program;
- (c) if so, the time by which it is likely to be implemented; and
- (d) whether the government has earmarked funds for the implementation of the program; i details of the funds allocated and spent till date?

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

- (a) Detailed patient's data will primarily be kept at the point of creation of data. There will be no centralized  repository  of  health  record  of  citiz ens  and  minimum  data  set  will  be  indexed  at central level for effective management of health services.
- (b) The NDHM is being implemented in phase wise manner.
- Currently Phase: I is under implementation in 6 UTs on pilot basis.
- Phase 2 will cover additional States with expansion of the services.
- Phase 3 will target nation - wide roll - out, operationalizing and converging with all health schemes  across  India  along  with  promotion,  on - boarding,  and  acceptance  of  NDHM across the country.
- (c) National Health Authority (NHA) has requested a budget of Rs. 30 crores from MoHFW for current financial year for implementation of Phase: I of NDHM in 6 UTs.
Lok Sabha Question No. 994 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-18
Subject: Treatment for Alzheimers Disease in Ayurveda
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Ravi Kishan Shukla, Ravindra Kushawaha

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 994 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 th SEPTEMBER, 2020

## TREATMENT FOR ALZHEI MERS DISEASE IN AYUR VEDA

## 994. SHRI RAVI KISHAN:

## SHRI RAVINDRA KUSHWAHA:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of any treatment for Alzheimers in Ayurveda and if so, thedetails thereof;
- (b)whether the diagnostic tests for Alzheimers have not been successful as yet;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the further steps taken by the Government to promote Ayurveda to develop a drug for the treatment of Alzheimers disease under AYUSH?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (d):  In  Ayurveda  the  Alzheimer  disease  is  considered  under  the  broad  umbrel Manas Roga in the classical texts of Ayurveda. The Institutions under Mini stry of AYUSH have not undertaken any clinical trial on Alzheimer's disease.
Lok Sabha Question No. 991 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-18
Subject: Rapid Antigen Testing Kit
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Raksha Nikhil Khadse

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 991 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 TH SEPTEMBER, 2020

## RAPID ANTIGEN TESTIN G KIT

## 991. SHRIMATI RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE:

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

- (a) whether Government proposes to identify the infected patient at an early stage of detection of  the Corona  virus  by  using  faster  testing  kits  like  Rapid Antigen  Testing  kit  and  Rapid Antibody Testing Ki t;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  made  a  survey  of usage  of  the  more  effective  &  faster result - oriented testing kits worldwide alongwith the cost, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the certification/approval of the testing kits have be en obtained from the renowned and standardised testing laboratories globally; 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)  The  Indian  Council  of  Medical  Research  (ICMR),  an  autonomous  organisation  of  the Department of Health Research has informed that the testing strategy includes Rapid Anti Test for fast detection of COVID - 19 infected patients. Rapid antibody tests can be used for detecting the presence of antibodies in recovered individuals. These are not used for diagnosis.
- (b)  to  (d)  ICMR  has  informed  that  it  has  been  interacting  with  National  and  Interna manufacturers  who  have  expressed  their  interest in  supplying  diagnostics  to  India.  The  kit manufacturers are required to submit their product for validation at the designated ce ICMR. Only the approved kits are provided marketing permission by Drugs Controller Gener of India. However, US - FDA approved kits are exempted from validation. Price of procurement i based on a competitive tendering process. ICMR's validation process is based on standardized protocols developed under consultation of experts and are in line with global standards.
Lok Sabha Question No. 990 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-18
Subject: New EIA Notification
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Kanimozhi Karunanidhi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 990

TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.09.2020

## New EIA Notification

## 990. SHRIMATI KANIMOZHI KARUNANIDHI:

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

- (a)   whether the Government proposes to exempt general public from reporting environmental violations to the concerned authorities, as per the new EIA draft Notification;
- (b)   if so, the details thereof;
- (c)   whether the Government is aware that such blanket provision is against the citizen's right to healthy environment which is an integral part of Right to Life provided under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution; and
- (d)   if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): No Madam, the draft EIA Notification 2020 does not curb the right of any concern or affected  person  to  report  cases  of  violation.   Clauses  22  (1)  and  23  (1)  of  the  Draft  EIA Notification, 2020 mention that the cognizance of violation or non-compliance shall be made on the  basis  of  (a)  Suo  moto  application  of  project  proponent,  (b)  Report  by  any  Government authority,  (c)  Violation/Non-compliance  found  during  the  appraisal  by  appraisal  committee  or while  during  processing  of  applications  by  any  Regulatory  Authority.   The  public,  NGOs  and other  affected  persons  can  approach  any  of  the  government  authorities,  who  after  preliminary verifications, can refer the matter to the Ministry or respective States for taking further action in the matter.

The draft EIA Notification 2020 is not against the citizen's right to healthy environment. Rather, the  draft, inter  alia ,  promotes  the  environmental  cause;  removes  redundancies;  encourages modernization and Ease of Doing Business; brings defaulters into the environmental regime with requisite action, penalty and remediation; and introduces standardization and a technology driven process.

It  follows  the  following  principles/doctrines  to  ensure  public  well  being  and  environmental sustainability:

- a. Polluter Pays Principle: Late filing fee, damage cost, remediation plans)
- b. Precautionary  Principle:  Capturing  violation  cases  ,  remediation  plans,  monitoring framework
- c. Public Trust Doctrine: Adequate public inputs/consultation is envisaged. New channels of  public  consultation  are  envisaged  in  the  draft.  Issuance  of  Draft  EIA  for  public consultation is  a testimony to this principle

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