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Lok Sabha Question No. 519 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-09
Subject: Appointment of Twenty-Second Law Commission
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: A. Ganeshamurthi

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE

## DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS

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## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.519

## ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 9 TH  DECEMBER, 2022

## APPOINTMENT OF TWENTY-SECOND LAW COMMISSION

## 519.SHRI A. GANESHAMURTHI:

## Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  appointed/  proposes  to  appoint  the  TwentySecond Law Commission of India for examining various issues;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  any  specific  terms  of  reference  or  issues  have  been  referred/ proposed to be referred to the Law Commission; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE

## (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

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(a)to  (d): The  22 Law  Commission  of  India  has  been  constituted  for  a  term  of three years w.e.f. 21 st February, 2020 vide order dated 21 st February, 2020 notified in  the  official  Gazette  of  India.The  constitution  of  the  22 nd Law  Commission of India  provides  the  terms  of  reference  vide  para  4  of  the  said  order  dated  21 st February, 2020.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 514 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-09
Subject: Procurement of Vaccines
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Deepak (Dev) Adhikari

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 514 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 th  DECEMBER 2022

## PROCUREMENT OF VACCINES

## 514. SHRI ADHIKARI DEEPAK (DEV):

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

- (a) The  details  regarding  the  number  of  vaccines  procured/being  procured  by  the  Government from Zydus Cadila and their cost per vaccine;
- (b) The number of people who have been vaccinated as of today;
- (c) The steps taken/proposed to be taken with regard to the future plan for vaccination; and
- (d) If so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

- (a) A total of 1.5 lakh vaccine doses have been procured by the Government from Zydus Cadila @ Rs. 375.90/- per dose (including GST).
- (b) to (d) As on 5 th December 2022, a total of 102.54 crore first doses and a total of 95.09 crore 2 nd doses  of  Covid-19  vaccine  have  been  administered.  A  total  of  22.29  crore  precaution doses  have  also  been  administered.  90%  12+  age  population  of  the  country  have  been covered by both doses of Covid-19 vaccine.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 509 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-09
Subject: Utilisation of Legal Expertise under Tele-Law Scheme
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Nayab Singh, Gyaneshwar Patil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.509

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 09 th  December, 2022

## Utilisation of Legal Expertise under Tele-Law Scheme

## 509. SHRI NAYAB SINGH :

## SHRI GYANESHWAR PATIL:

## Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state :

- (a) whether the Government proposes to utilize the expertise of advocates and law  students  for  the  benefit  of  weaker  sections  of  the  society  including tribals under the Tele-law scheme;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the Government  proposes  to  include  the students  who  have completed their internship under the various Government training programmes in the law sector to expedite the judicial delivery system; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the plan of the Government to utilize the talent and experience of such law interns?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF LAW & JUSTICE ( SHRI KIREN RIJIJU )

(a) and (b) Yes, Sir. The Government through its Tele- Law initiative provides pre-litigation advice and consultation to the citizens through a cadre of Panel Lawyers via tele-video conferencing facilities available at the Common Service Centers and  through Citizens' Tele-Law Mobile Application. So far 876 Panel Lawyers have been on-boarded under Tele-Law. To maximize the benefits of

Tele-Law  to  reach  to  the vulnerable sections of soci ety,  law students in particular and students in general are motivated to volunteer and register as Para legal Volunteers (PLVs) on the Citizens' Tele-Law Mobile App.

(c) to (d) Yes, Sir. National Legal Service Authority (NALSA) conducts 3-week internship programme for law students during summer and winter period of the year.  The  objective  of  the  internship  programme  is  that  law  interns  get  a comprehensive idea of the working of the Legal Services Institutions and the legal  services  programmes  with  regional  focus.  During  this  internship  the students visit Central jail or Sub Jail and interact with the inmates to find out if they  are  represented  by  a  counsel  and  find  out  the  difficulties  of  inmates, observe the working of the Legal Services Clinics, visit Observation Home/Juvenile  Justice  Board/Child  Welfare  Committee/Drug  Rehabilitation Centre/District  Courts  including  Magisterial,  Sessions  and  Civil  courts  and police  stations  and  look  at  the  role  of  the  legal  services  lawyers  in  these institutions.  The  students  also  attend  and  participate  in  Legal  Literacy/Legal awareness programmes. On successful completion of the internship a certificate is issued to the law interns.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 506 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-09
Subject: Supplementary Nutrition Manufacturing Units
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Janardan Singh Sigriwal

## GOVERNEMNT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 506

TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.12.2022

## SUPPLEMENTARY NUTRITION MANUFACTURING UNITS

506.   SHRI JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL:

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

- (a) whether the Government  has  decided to set up supplementary nutrition manufacturing  units  to  supply  supplementary  nutrition  under  Integrated  Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme across the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to ensure quality products and sourcing of raw material locally for manufacturing of supplementary nutrition products?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Government does not set up manufacturing units but ensures policy planning and direction. For transparency, efficiency and accountability in delivery of Supplementary  Nutrition,  the  Streamlined  Guidelines  were  issued  on  13.1.2021 for compliance by States/UTs. The Guidelines seek to ensure quality of supplementary nutrition  and  lays  down  the  procedure  for  procurement,  identifies  the roles  and responsibilities  of  Duty  Holders,  integrates  Ayush  concepts  and  ensures data management and monitoring through the 'Poshan Tracker'. As per the Guidelines, the State Govt/UT must introduce transparent processes for procurement of supplementary  nutrition  as  per  General  Financial  Rules  and  vigilance  guidelines  and ensure that Take-Home Ration procured conforms to technical and nutritional standards set by the Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 502 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-09
Subject: Promotion of Naturopathy
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Sanjay(Kaka) Ramchandra Patil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-502 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.12.2022

## PROMOTION OF NATUROPATHY

## 502. SHRI SANJAY KAKA PATIL:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

- a. the steps being taken by the Government to promote Naturopathy across the country;
- b. the details of funds allocated by the Government to promote Naturopathy in the last three years;
- c. whether any schemes have been introduced for this purpose; and
- d. if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF AYUSH

## (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

(a):  Ministry  of  Ayush  promotes  Naturopathy  through  its  two  autonomous  bodies  namely, Central  Council  for  Research  in  Yoga  &  Naturopathy  (CCRYN),  New  Delhi  and  National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN), Pune. CCRYN is the apex body for research and development in the Yoga and Naturopathy systems. NIN, a premier institute for Naturopathy, organizes activities related to Yoga and Naturopathy.

The activities and programs of CCRYN and NIN are available on the websites i.e.www.ccryn.gov.in and ninpune.ayush.gov.in respectively.

Under the aegis of NIN, an Educational Institute namely Nisarg Gram is under construction in Pune,  Maharashtra.  Also,  under  the  CCRYN,  two  Central  Research  Institutes  of  Yoga  and Naturopathy  are  established  and  OPD  operational  at  Jhajjar,  Haryana  and  Nagamangala, Karnataka. An Information Education and Communication (IEC) Scheme, has been devised by the Ministry, activities under which include steps to reach out to people to promote awareness about Ayush systems including Naturopathy. Various activities like public events, conferences,

exhibitions,  camps  &  programs  on  TV,  Radio,  Print-media  etc.  are  supported  under  the  IEC Scheme.

Also,  Ministry  is  implementing  the  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  of  National  Ayush  Mission (NAM) through State/UT  Governments  for  the  development  &  promotion  of  different  Ayush systems  (including  Naturopathy)  in  the  country  including  rural  areas  and  providing  financial assistance to them as per the proposals received in their State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs). State/UT Governments may avail financial assistance by submitting proposals through State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs) as per NAM guidelines.

## (b): The budget allocated to NIN, Pune and CCRYN, New Delhi is tabulated below;

(Rs. In lakhs)

| Year                                 |   2019-20 |   2020-21 |   2021-22 |
|--------------------------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| Budget allocated to NIN, Pune        |    1155   |  10276    |   6761    |
| Budget allocated to CCRYN, New Delhi |    6327.3 |   4915.88 |   5769.25 |

(c) to (d): At present, there is no dedicated Central Sector Scheme to promote Naturopathy.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 497 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-09
Subject: India’s Advisory to Ukraine Students
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Sudhakar Tukaram Shrangre, Arun Sao, Ranjeetsingh Naik Nimbalkar, Vijay Baghel, Devji Mansingram Patel, P. C. Mohan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.497 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.12.2022

## INDIA'S ADVISORY TO UKRAINE STUDENTS

## †497. SHRI SUDHAKAR TUKARAM SHRANGARE:

SHRI ARUN SAO: SHRI RANJEET SINGH HINDURAO NAIK NIMBALKAR: SHRI VIJAY BAGHEL: SHRI DEVJI M. PATEL: SHRI P.C. MOHAN:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be please to state :

- (a) whether a large number of Indian students are studying in Ukraine despite advisory issued by the Government of India in view of Ukraine - Russia war;
- (b) if so, the number of the Indian students and other citizens of India who are still living in Ukraine and other war affected areas, State/UT-wise, including Chhattisgarh;
- (c) whether the Government has taken any measures for safety of the said people; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

(SMT. MEENAKSHI LEKHI)

- (a) to (d) The Indian Mission in Kyiv issued an Advisory on 25 October 2022 advising all Indian citizens to immediately leave Ukraine by available means. While most of the Indian students pursuing medical education in Ukraine have returned to India since the conflict began, around 1100 Indian students and about 90 other Indian citizens are still in Ukraine. Given the situation in Ukraine, the number of Indian citizens there keeps changing.

The Indian Mission in Kyiv, in its Advisory also provided information about available options to Indian citizens for crossing borders and it remains in touch with our nationals in Ukraine to provide help, when required.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 494 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-09
Subject: Sailors detained by Guinea Navy
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Vellalath Kochukrishnan Nair. Sreekandan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION FAQ NO.494 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.12.2022

## SAILORS DETAINED BY GUINEA NAVY

## 494. SHRI V.K. SREEKANDAN:

Will the minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether fifteen Indian sailors have been detained by Guinea Navy recently and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether these sailors have been handed over to Nigerian authorities, if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether these sailors including three from Kerala have had no contact with their family members since then as their phones have been seized; and

(d) the steps taken by the Government to secure their release along with the present status of their detainees?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN)

(a) to (d) 16 Indian sailors including 3 persons belonging to Kerala were detained by the Equatorial Guinea Navy on 12 th August 2022. Later on 12 th November 2022, Equatorial Guinea handed over the shipyard crew to Nigeria. On hearing of the detention of the ship MT Heroic Idun, both our Missions in Malabo and Abuja contacted the local authorities and the Shipping Company OSM and extended all consular services to ensure the safety and welfare of the Indian crew members aboard the vessel MT Heroic Idun. Our Mission in Nigeria has sought assistance of the Nigerian authorities and through legal means   for   expeditious   release   of   the   Indian   crew   members.   It   is   the endeavour of the Government to ensure that the 16 crew members are treated fairly and that their early return home is facilitated.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 483 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-09
Subject: Workers died on FIFA World Cup Projects
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Venkatesh Netha Borlakunta, Gaddam Ranjith Reddy, Kavitha Malothu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 483 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.12.2022

## WORKERS DIED ON FIFA WORLD CUP PROJECTS

## 483.    SHRI VENKATESH NETHA BORLAKUNTA: DR. G. RANJITH REDDY: SHRIMATI KAVITHA MALOTHU:

- Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has noticed that many workers from India, including Telangana, died working on FIFA World Cup projects in Qatar; (b) if so, the details thereof indicating number of workers from the State killed therein; (c) whether the Government of Qatar has refused to pay compensation to those workers who died while working in FIFA World Cup projects and if so, the details thereof; (d) whether any consultations at the diplomatic or political level have taken place for paying compensation to such workers; and (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, reasons for not taking up this issue with the

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

(SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN)

(a - e) As and when our Missions/Posts receive any information related to safety and well-being, they take it up with relevant authorities in their respective countries, for appropriate intervention till its logical conclusion. Qatar's labour law provides for compensation, depending on the nature and cause of the death. All cases of death compensation are actively followed by Embassy of India, Doha so that legal heirs of the deceased who are entitled for death compensation as per local laws receive their due.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 481 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-09
Subject: Area of Land/Land Holdings
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 481

TO BE ANSWERED ON 09 th  December, 2022

## AREA OF LAND/LAND HOLDINGS

## 481. SHRI ADHIR RANJAN CHOWDHURY:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

(a)  the total area of land/land holdings (in acres) with his Ministry which remains unutilized and underutilized respectively;

(b)    whether  any  survey  has  been  carried  out  to  demarcate  the  boundaries  of  these  land holdings;

- (c)  if so, the details thereof;

(d)    whether  there  is  any  proposal  to  monetize  the  said  holdings  through  the  process  of auction, leasing or otherwise; and

(e)  if so, the details thereof along with a tentative timeline for executing the same?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI AJAY BHATT)

(a):  Approximately 45906 acres of defence land under management of different Services and organizations  of  Ministry  of  Defence  is  presently  lying  vacant.  Post  corporatization  of Ordnance Factory Board, surplus land of approximately 3152 acres located at 16 Ordnance Factories has been identified.

(b)  &  (c):    Yes,  Sir.  Survey  of  all  identified  defence  land  pockets  has  been  completed  by Directorate General of Defence Estates in the month of December, 2021. Peripheral survey of 1.61 lakh acres of defence land inside Cantonments and survey of 16.18 lakh acres of defence land outside Cantonments has been completed.

(d)  &  (e):    The  available  land  under  the  management  of  Service  Headquarters  is  used  for bonafide military purposes only and for strategic operational and security needs of the nation.

The unutilized land is primarily used to cater for the future needs of the forces. As per Ministry  of  Defence  (MoD)  letter  dated  02.02.2016,  requests  for  transfer  of  defence  land received  from  Central  Government  Departments,  State  Government  and  organizations controlled by it as also local bodies for execution of public infrastructure / utility projects are considered on merits, on the basis of exchange of equal value land or, in case the Indenting Authority  is  neither  land  owning  agency  nor  has  such  an  arrangement  with  State  /  UT Governments, on payment of current market value of land. As per this policy, the defecne land can also be given on lease / license with premium and rent fixed on the basis of nature of public project. Further, in terms of MoD letter dated 21.10.2020, the defence land can also be transferred against creation of equal value infrastructure for land owning units of Defence.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 472 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-09
Subject: Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Urvarak Pariyojana
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Vinod Kumar Sonkar, Raja Amareshwara Naik, Bhola Singh, Sukanta Majumdar, Rajveer (Raju Bhaiya) Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 472 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 09.12.2022

## Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Urvarak Pariyojana

472:

SHRI VINOD KUMAR SONKAR:

SHRI RAJA AMARESHWARA NAIK:

DR: SUKANTA MAJUMDAR:

SHRI RAJVEER SINGH (RAJU BHAIYA):

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has launched Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Urvarak Pariyojana One Nation One Fertiliser Scheme of ensuring affordable quality fertiliser of Bharat brand to the farmers;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has also started 600 Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samruddhi Kendras (PMKSK) in the country;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether the Government has collaborationsl MoUs signed with international fertilizer producer companies for production of better quality fertilizers in the country, if the details thereof? SO,

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA)

(a) & (b): Sir. Vide notification dated August; 2022, Government of India has decided to implement One Nation One Fertilizers by introducing   Single Brand for Fertilizers and Logo under Fertilizer subsidy scheme namely "Pradhanmantri Bhartiya Janurvarak Pariyojna' (PMBJP): It will ensure in increasing the availability basket of fertilizers; takes care of dilemma among farmers in choosing from plethora of brands available in the markets, reduce the crisscross movement and further ensure timely supply of fertilizers. 24th Yes,

(c) & (d): Yes Sir. Vide notification dated convert the existing village, blocklsub districtl taluk and district level fertilizer retail 24th shops

into Model Fertilizer Retail Shops, namely Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samridhi Kendra (PMKSK):   These PMKSK act as a one-stop -shop for farmers for multiple products such as seeds, fertilizers, pesticides etc and also avail multiple services related to agriculture sector like fertilizerIseed/soil testing, drones & other farm equipments under one single roof:

(e): The FCO has laid down fertilizer-wise detailed specifications that are applicable for both indigenous as well as imported fertilizers. fertilizer, not meeting the said specifications, cannot be sold in the country for agricultural purpose. Clause 19 of FCO strictly   prohibits the sale or manufacture of  fertilizers which are not of  prescribed standards. Any
Lok Sabha Question No. 470 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-09
Subject: Setting up of One Stop Centre
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Sanjay Bhatia

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UN-STARRED QUESTION NO. 470

TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.12.2022

## SETTING UP OF ONE STOP CENTRE

- +470.   SHRI SANJAY BHATIA :

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

- (a) whether the Government has introduced One-Stop Centre (OSC) scheme under Nirbhaya Fund in the year 2015;
- (b) if so, the number of OSCs set up out of approved 733 OSCs;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  set  up  300  more  OSCs  and  if  so,  the details thereof, State / UT-wise;
- (d) whether the Government also proposes to set up an OSC at Panipat in Karnal Parliamentary constituency in order to extend psychological,  legal and  medical assistance to the women facing crisis; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b) : Yes, Sir. As on date, 758 One Stop Centres (OSCs) have been sanctioned, out of which 730 OSCs are functional across the country.
- (c)  :  Based  on  encouraging  results  of  the  initiative  and  benefits  to  women,  the Government  has  decided  to  open  300  more  OSCs  under  Mission  Shakti,  in  phased manner,  in  the  districts  having  higher  rate  of  crime  against  women  or  having  bigger geographical area, preferably in aspirational districts.
- (d) & (e): In the Panipat District of Haryana, one OSC is already functional from the year 2019.

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