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Lok Sabha Question No. 3303 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-13
Subject: Encroachment in Forest Areas
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Ramesh Chander Kaushik, Saikia Dilip

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3303

TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.03.2020

## Encroachment in Forest Areas

## 3303 . SHRI RAMESH CHANDER KAUSHIK: SHRI DILIP SAIKIA:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of rise in incidents of encroachment in the forest areas;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  the  number  of  complaints  relating  to  the  said  encroachment  received  by  the  Union Government across the country, State-wise;
- (d) the details of action taken by the Government thereon; and
- (e)  whether  the  Government  has  fixed  accountability  in  this  regard,  if  so,  the  details  in  this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b)  The responsibility of protection of forests from various threats including encroachment primarily lies with the respective Stateor Union Territory (UT).The respective  State  Governments  and  UT  Administrations  take  action  against  those who found guilty in this regard, as per the extant acts, rules and regulations made thereunder. As per the information received from the States and UTs, approximately 14.64 lakh hectare of forest land is under encroachment.
- (c) to (e) Since States and UTs are responsible for forest protection, whenever any complaint regarding encroachment is received, the same is forwarded to the concerned State or UT for taking appropriate actions as per the extant acts, rules and regulations. The States and UTs also take various measures such as demarcation and digitization of forest boundaries, strengthening infrastructure for forest protection, involving fringe area  forest  communities  such  as  Joint  Forest  Management  Committees,  Eco Development Committees etc. to prevent and control encroachments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3302 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-13
Subject: Earthquake Preparedness Measures
Ministry: EARTH SCIENCES
Asked by: Bharatiben Dhirubhai Shyal, Shankar Lalwani

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA

## MINISTRY OF EARTHSCIENCES LOK SABHA UNSTARREDQUESTIONNo. 3302 TO BEANSWEREDON MARCH13, 2020 EARTHQUAKEPREPAREDNESS MEASURES

## 3302. DRBHARATIBEN DHIRUBHAI SHIYAL:

## SHRI SHANKAR LALWANI:

Will the Minister of EARTHSCIENCESbe pleased to state:

- a) whether there is need for undertaking earthquake preparedness measures in the earthquake prone zones and densely populated areas;
- b) if so, the details thereof;
- c) whether there is need to improve the present model of "National Monsoon Mission" for improving forecasts relating to monsoon; and
- d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## MINISTER FORSCIENCEAND TECHNOLOGY

## ANSWER AND EARTHSCIENCES

(Dr. HARSHVARDHAN)

(a)and (b) Sir, Earthquake preparedness is the key to reduce losses due to future large earthquakes in seismically vulnerable areas. National Centre for Seismology (NCS),under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES),monitors the earthquake activity in and around the country on 24X7 basis and the information about the earthquake parameters is disseminated to all the user agencies and the disaster management authorities soon after the earthquake occurrence to help initiate taking mitigative measures.

MoEShas also undertaken Seismic hazard Microzonation studies for various cities like, Delhi, Kolkata, Jabalpur, Sikkim, Guwahati, Bengaluru etc. The studies are useful in land use planning and formulation of site-specific design and construction criteria for the buildings and structures towards minimizing the damage to property.

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has also published criterion for construction of earthquake resistant structures. In addition, regulatory authority like NDMAand State Disaster Management Authorities carry put mock drill and organise earthquake awareness programme for the general public from time to time.

(c)and (d) The 'National Monsoon Mission' initiative has been taken-up by Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India to improve the current models to predict Indian monsoon rainfall & its variability with reasonably good prediction skill using dynamical ocean-atmosphere models. After the successful completion of Phase-l (2012-2017), MoES has launched the Monsoon Mission Phase II (2017-2020) in September 2017, with emphasis on predicting extremes and development of climatic applications based on monsoon forecasts, especially in the field of agriculture and hydrology, while continuing model development activities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3299 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-13
Subject: ESI and Maternity Benefits for Handloom Weavers
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Sanjay(Kaka) Ramchandra Patil

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3299 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.03.2020

## ESI AND MATERNITY BENEFITS FOR HANDLOOM WEAVERS

## 3299.   SHRI SANJAY KAKA PATIL:

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

- (a) whether the Government has formulated any scheme for implementation of ESI and Maternity  Benefits  and  Payment  of  Gratuity  Schemes  for  Handloom  weavers  and Handicrafts persons under ESI Act, 1948, Maternity Benefits Act, 1961 and Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972;
- (b) if so, the details of the scheme; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## उत्तर ANSWER

## वस्त्र मंत्री ( श्रीमती स्मृतत ज़ूबिन इरानी )

MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

- (a) to (c): Provisions of Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948, Maternity Benefits Act, 1961 and Gratuity Act, 1972 are applicable to formal sector where employer-employee relationship  exists.  Handloom  and  Handicraft  Sectors  are  mostly  unorganized  and decentralized,  with  characteristics  of  Cottage  Industry.  These  enterprises  are  often operated out of home rather than from a purpose-built facility, with very little investment in Plant and Machinery.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3297 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-13
Subject: Tax for Cotton and Man-made Fibres
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Faizal P.P. Mohammed

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3297 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.03.2020

## TAX FOR COTTON AND MAN-MADE FIBRES

## 3297.   SHRI MOHAMMED FAIZAL P.P.:

## Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री

be pleased to state :

(a)  whether  there  is  a  differential  tax  treatment  for  cotton  and  Man-made  Fibres  (MMF),  if  so,  the reasons therefor;

(b)  whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  introduce  the  fibre  tax  neutrality,  if  so,  the  details thereof; and

(c)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  boost  the  production  of  cotton  clothing  and  increase  the exports of such products?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र मंत्री ( श्रीमती स्मृतत ज़ूबिन इरानी )

MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a) & (b): GST on cotton is uniform of 5% across the entire textiles value chain whereas GST rates on manmade fibres and textiles are 18%, 12%, and 5% on fibre, filament yarn/ spun yarn and fabrics respectively. The matter of implementation of a uniform tax structure for the MMF value chain (from feedstock to fabric) was already referred to Ministry of Finance to correct inversion in duty structures. Rationalisation of GST on MMF value chain will help to boost growth of the MMF sector.

(c): To  boost  exports  in  textile  sector  including  cotton  clothing,  Government  has  introduced  the new  RoSCTL  (Rebate  of  State  and  Central  Taxes  and  Levies)  scheme  w.e.f  7th  March  2019. Government has also notified a special one-time additional ad-hoc incentive of upto 1% of FoB value to  be  provided  for  exports  of  apparel  and  made-ups  to  offset  the  difference  between  RoSCTL  and RoSL + MEIS@4%, from 7.3.2019 to 31.12.2019.

To boost exports in  MMF sector, Government has removed anti-dumping duty on PTA, a key raw material for the manufacture of MMF fibre and yarn.

Exporters  are  also  provided  assistance  under  Market  Access  Initiative  (MAI)  Scheme.  Interest equalization rate  for  pre  and  post  shipment  credit  for  exports  by  MSMEs  of  textile  sector  has  been enhanced from 3% to 5% w.e.f. 02.11.2018.

Benefits of  Interest  Equalization  Scheme has  been  extended to  merchant  exporters from  02.01.2019 which was earlier limited to only manufacturer exporters.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3294 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-13
Subject: Elephant Reserves
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Jual Oram

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3294

TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.03.2020

## Elephant Reserves

## 3294.  SHRI JUAL ORAM:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to expand the existing two Elephant Reserves of Odisha;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Asian Nature Conservation Federation (ANCF) has suggested that there is a need for the expansion of both the Sambalpur Elephant Reserve and the Mahanadi Elephant Reserve area;
- (d) if so, whether the Government has examined such suggestions; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government thereon?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)to(e)The State of Odisha has three Elephant Reserves, namely, Mahanadi Elephant Reserve, Sambalpur  Elephant  Reserve  and  Mayurbhanj  Elephant  Reserve.    The  Asian  Nature Conservation Foundation (ANCF) has suggested for the expansion of both the Sambalpur Elephant  Reserve  and  the  Mahanadi  Elephant  Reserve  for  long  term  survival  and conservation  of  elephant  population  in  Odisha.  No  proposal  has  been  received  by  the Ministry  of  Environment  Forest  &  Climate  Change  for  expansion  of  Mahanadi  and Sambalpur Elephant Reserves from Government of Odisha.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3293 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-13
Subject: Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Abdul Khaleque

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 3293 TO BE ANSWERED ON  13 TH MARCH, 2020

## CENTRAL COUNCIL FOR RESEARCH IN AYURVEDI C SCIENCES

## 3293. SHRI ABDUL KHALEQUE:

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

- (a)  whether  Central  Council  for  Research  in  Ayurvedic Sciences  (CCRAS),  New  Delhi  has proposed any project for making naturopathy and ayurveda accessible to the general public;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of the scope of Naturopathy in hill districts of Assam and efforts ma G overnment to increase its scope in these areas;
- (d) whether any research centre or laboratory or unit of CCRAS has been set up/taken up regard in the tribal/adivasi dominated areas of Assam; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  &  (b):  The  Central  Council  for  Research  in  Ayurvedic Sciences  (CCRAS)  has  been conducting research in Ayurveda besides healthcare services accessible to general public institutes in country in different states with OPD and IPD facility.

In  order  to  propagate  Yoga  &  Naturopathy,  Ministry  o f  AYUSH  has  established  two autonomous organizations namely National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN) and Central Coun for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN).

- (c): The CCRYN has conducted following activities in the North Eastern Region of the cou to promote Yoga & Naturopathy:
1. Establishment of 01 Wellness Centres in Agartala, Tripura.
2. Organised One Month Yoga Training Camp to celebrate International Day o f Yoga during 2015 to 2018 in all districts of North Eastern Region including Assam.
3. Conducted three days Special Campaign on Yoga & Naturopathy in North Eastern Region including Assam during 2016 to 2018.
- (d) & (e): CCRAS is conducting extended Ayurve da health Centre (OPD) at Kamrup (R) and Karbi Anglong districts of Assam.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3289 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-13
Subject: Monthly Subscription Fees
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Manish Tewari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3289

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.03.2020)

## MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION FEES

## 3289. SHRI MANISH TEWARI:

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

- (a)  whether it is true that the reason behind the increase in monthly subscription  fees  of  domestic  cable  and  Direct-to-Home  (DTH)  consumers  is the fixed Network Capacity Fee  (NCF) as prescribed by the  Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and if so, the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (b)  the  rationale  behind  increasing  the  NCF  twice  in  the  span  of  an  year  for delivering Free-to-Air (FTA) channels;
- (c)  the methodology adopted to ascertain from the consumers their willingness to pay higher NCF for more FTA channels;
- (d)  whether TRAI has conducted an assessment of how regulations issued on 01 January, 2020 impact the growth and popularity of Doordarshan's Freedish DTH platform and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  the steps taken by TRAI to reduce disputes in broadcasting sector?

## 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): Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) notified the regulatory framework on 3 rd  March, 2017 for Broadcasting and Cable Services after due consultation with the stakeholders. In  order  to  address  the  issues  faced  by  the  consumers,  while balancing the interest of broadcasters as well as the Distribution Platform Operators (DPOs) to create  a level playing field, TRAI, after due consultation with the stakeholders,  issued amendments to the regulatory framework for Broadcasting and Cable Services Sector on 01.01.2020.  TRAI has informed that Network Capacity Fee (NCF) has been rationalized.  Prior to 1.1.2020, the NCF was Rs.130.00 p.m. for 100 SD Channels.  By the 1.1.2020 amendment, for the same amount (Rs.130.00), a subscriber is eligible for 200 SD Channels.  If the subscriber intends to subscribe for more than 200 SD Channels, the NCF would be a maximum of Rs.160.00.

(d): No such assessment has been conducted by TRAI.

(e):    The  main  objectives  of  the  regulatory  framework  are  to establish harmonized business process in the sector, ensure levelplaying-field, bring in transparency in TV channel pricing, reduce litigations among stakeholders and provide equal opportunities to smaller Multi System Operators (MSOs).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3288 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-13
Subject: Generic Medicines
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Devusinh Jesingbhai Chauhan, Jadon Chandra Sen

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3288 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH MARCH, 2020

## GENERIC MEDICINES

## 3288. SHRI DEVUSINH JESINGHBHAI CHAUHAN: DR.CHANDRA SEN JADON:

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

- (a) the existing rules/guidelines to regulate medical ethics and conduct to be followe doctors along with the mechanism to ensure their compliance and en forcement in the country;
- (b) whether the Government has noted instances of misconduct and unethical practices su prescription  of  branded  medicines  instead  of  Generic  medicines  by  doctors,  if  so,  the thereof and the action taken thereon agai nst the erring doctors; and
- (c) the steps taken to ensure doctors prescribe only Generic medicines and curb promoti advertisement of branded drugs by doctors in connivance with the medicine companies?

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

(a)  to  (c) : Health  is  a  State  subject  and  no  such  data  is  maintained  centrally.  Howe Clause 1.5 of Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations, 2002  prescribes  that  every  physician  should  prescribe  drugs  with  generic  names  legibl preferably in capital letters and he/she shall ensure that there is a rational prescripti drug . Further, Medical Council of India (MCI) has issued Circular dated 21.04.2017 vide w all  the  Registered  Medical  Practitioners  have  been  directed  to  comply  with  the  afo provisions. The MCI or the appropriate State Medical Councils have been empow ered to take disciplinary action against a doctor for violation of the provision of the aforesaid Regu and  when  complaints  are  received  against  the  violation  of  code  of  ethics  for  doctors complaints  are  referred  by  MCI  to  the  concerned  Sta te  Medical  Councils  where  the doctors/medical practitioners are registered.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3286 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-13
Subject: Encroachment in National Parks
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Sougata Ray

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3286

TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.03.2020

## Encroachment in National Parks

## 3286. PROF. SAUGATA RAY:

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken note of encroachments in various national parks in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise; and
- (c) the steps taken to evict the encroachments and to protect the land of national parks in the country?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) and (b) Management of Protected Areas including the National Parks is the primary responsibility of the State Governments/UT Administrations. The information  regarding  encroachments  in  various  National  Parks  in  the country has not been collated in this Ministry.
- (c) Encroachment  in  Protected  Areas/notified  forest  area  including  National Parks is prohibited under the provisions of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972,  the  Indian  Forest  Act,  1927,  the  State  Forest  Acts,  and  as  per  the orders  of  Hon'ble  Supreme  Court  issued  from  time  to  time  and  the  State Governments/UT  Administrations  are  empowered  to  take  suitable  action under the same.  The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change provides  technical  and  financial  assistance  to  the    States/UTs  under  the Centrally  Sponsored  Schemes,  development  of  Wildlife  Habitats,  Project Tiger  and  Project  Elephant  for  protection  and  development  of  Protected Areas including those aimed at patrolling of the areas, with a view inter-alia for prevention of encroachment.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3285 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-13
Subject: Advertisements in Regional Languages
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Sumalatha Ambareesh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3285

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.03.2020

## ADVERTISEMENTS IN REGIONAL LANGUAGES

## 3285.  SHRIMATI SUMALATHA AMBAREESH:

- Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state: (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  many  advertisements  on  various schemes and products are being broadcast on various television channels in the country and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government has put any mechanism to bring out advertisements in regional languages maintaining standard of translation; (c) if so, the details thereof; (d) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  accuracy  level  of  translation  of  the advertising schemes or products in regional language is not up to the mark and needs to meet the benchmark of translation; and if so, the steps taken to ensure better translation of advertisements in regional

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND  CLIMATE  CHANGE; MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES {SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR}

(a)    The  Bureau  of  Outreach  and  Communication  (BOC)  under  the Ministry  of  Information  and  Broadcasting  undertakes  awareness campaigns  and  disseminates  information  about  the  Government schemes, policies and programmes through various media platforms including television channels.

(b) to (e)      Advertisements  by  BOC  are  released  in  various languages, including regional languages, on the basis of requirements  conveyed  by  the  client  Ministries/  Departments.  For accuracy  of  translation  of  creatives  developed  by  BOC,  wherever necessary,  services  of  regional  units  of  Press  Information  Bureau (PIB) and Regional Outreach Bureaus of BOC are used.

- (e) languages?
Lok Sabha Question No. 3284 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-13
Subject: Indian Nursing Council
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Nitesh Ganga Deb

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3284 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH MARCH, 2020

## INDIAN NURSING COUNC IL

## 3284. SHRI NITESH GANGA DEB:

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

- (a) whether the Indian Nursing Council has any proposal to introduce B.Sc. (Nursing) cou Arts and Commerce students in future;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any standard rule or draft has been framed by the Indian Nursing Council in context; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a)to (d) : A proposal for revision of B.Sc. (Nursing) curriculum providing nursing admiss for  students  of  all  streams  has  been  received  from  Indian  Nursing  Council.    However decision has been taken in this regard as on date.

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