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Lok Sabha Question No. 2274 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-10
Subject: Judicial Accountability
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Shyam Yadav Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2274

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 10.12.2021

## Judicial Accountability

## 2274. SHRI SHYAM SINGH YADAV:

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

- (a) whether the Government  is planning to bring a law for judicial accountability of higher judiciary;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  implement  a  regular  performance evaluation system for judges; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE

## (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) to (b): No,  Sir.Accountability  in  higher  judiciary  ismaintained  through 'in-house mechanism'. The Supreme Court of India, inits full Court meeting on 7 th May, 1997, adopted two Resolutions namely (i)'The Restatement of Values of Judicial Life ' which lays down certainjudicial standards and principles to be observed and followed by theJudges of the Supreme Court and High Courts (ii) 'In-House Procedure' fortaking suitable remedial measure against Judges who do  not  follow  theuniversally  accepted  values  of  judicial  life  including  those included in theRestatement of Values of Judicial Life.

As per the established 'in-house mechanism' for the higher judiciary, the Chief Justice of India is competent to receive complaintsagainst the conduct of Judges  of  the  Supreme  Court  and  the  Chief  Justices  of  the  High  Courts. Similarly, the  Chief  Justices  of  the  High  Courts  are  competent  to  receive  complaints against  the  conduct  of  High  Court  Judges.  The  complaints/representations received are forwarded to the Chief Justice of India or to the Chief Justice of the High Court concerned, as the case may be, for appropriate action.Administrative control over the members of the subordinate judiciary in the States vests with the concerned High Court.

(c) to (d) : No,  Sir.Judiciary  being  an  independent  organ  under  the  Indian Constitution  is  capable  of  handling  its  internal  matters.  The  Government  is committed  to  the  independence  of  Judiciary  and  does  not  and  should  not intervene in its functioning.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2268 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-10
Subject: Setting up of Yoga Kendras
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Riti Pathak, Jugal Kishore Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-2268

## ANSWERED ON 10 TH  DECEMBER, 2021

## SETTING UP OF YOGA KENDRAS

## 2268. SHRIMATI RITI PATHAK: SHRI JUGAL KISHORE SHARMA

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  set  up  Yoga  Kendras  in  Jammu  & Kashmir and Madhya Pradesh; and

- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF AYUSH (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

- (a)  to  (b):  Under  National  Ayush  Mission,  Ministry  of  Ayush  has  approved  for operationalization of 194 and 362 Ayush Health and Wellness Centers (HWCs) in Jammu  &  Kashmir  and  Madhya  Pradesh  respectively,  wherein  Yoga  is  being taught to the public for general health promotion as community based intervention by qualified Yoga Instructor.

As per the progress report received from State/UT Governments, Yoga activity has been started in 166 (out of 194) and 362 Ayush HWCs in Jammu & Kashmir and Madhya Pradesh respectively.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2265 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-10
Subject: Pending Cases
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Rajendra Dhedya  Gavit

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW & JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2265 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 10 th  DECEMBER, 2021

## PENDING CASES

†2265. SHRI RAJENDRA DHEDYA GAVIT:

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

- (a) whether lakhs of cases are pending for years across all the courts of the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the number of fast track courts constituted, at all levels, so far;
- (d) the number of cases in which final verdicts have been pronounced during the last three years;
- (e) whether the Government proposes to constitute fast track courts for the farmers at village level; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): The  number  of  cases  pending  with  various  courts  in  the  country  is  as under:-

|   Sl. No. | Name of Court                | Pendency as on             |
|-----------|------------------------------|----------------------------|
|         1 | Supreme Court of India       | 70,038 (08.11.2021)*       |
|         2 | High Courts                  | 56,45,617 (06.12.2021)**   |
|         3 | District &Subordinate Courts | 4,09,34,646 (06.12.2021)** |

Source

*Website of Supreme Court of India.

**National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG).

- (c): Setting  up  of  subordinate  courts  including  Fast  Track  Courts  (FTCs)  and  its functioning comes within the domain of the State governments in consultation with the respective High Courts. In order to provide speedy justice, the 14 th Finance Commission had endorsed the proposal of Union of India including the proposal for setting up of 1800 Fast Track Courts (FTCs) during 2015-2020 for dealing with specific natured cases of heinous  crimes,  civil cases pertaining  to women,  children,  senior  citizens, other vulnerable sections of society etc and property related cases pending above 5 years. As per data provided by the High Courts up to October, 2021, total 914 Fast Track Courts are functional in 23 States/UTs.
- (d): As per the information provided by High Courts, the cases disposed of by Fast Track Courts during the last three years are as follows:-
- (e) & (f): Setting up of subordinate courts including Fast Track Courts (FTCs) and its functioning comes within the domain of the State governments in consultation with the respective High Courts. As per information available, there are no Fast Track Courts for the farmers at village level.

|   Sl No. | Year                      | Number of cases disposed of   |
|----------|---------------------------|-------------------------------|
|        1 | 2019                      | 4,79,426                      |
|        2 | 2020                      | 2,39,956                      |
|        3 | 2021 (January to October) | 3,18,491                      |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2263 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-10
Subject: Relations between India and Afghanistan
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2263 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.12.2021

## RELATIONS BETWEEN INDIA AND AFGHANISTAN

## 2263. SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH:

Will the Minister of External Affairs be pleased to state:

- (a)    whether recent developments in Afghanistan are affecting mutual relationship between India and Afghanistan and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)     the investments made by Indian Government in Afghanistan till now, specifying whether such investment are secured;
- (c)    whether the business/trade of India has been effected due to regime change; and
- (d)     if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS [SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN]

(a) to (d) As   a   contiguous   neighbor   and   long-standing   partner   of Afghanistan,   India   is   concerned   about   the   recent   developments   in Afghanistan. India has historical and civilizational ties with Afghanistan. Our special relationship with the Afghan people and UNSC Resolution 2593 will continue to guide India's approach to Afghanistan. In this endeavour, India has committed to provide 50,000 MT of wheat, essential life saving medicines and COVID Vaccines to the Afghan people as humanitarian assistance.

India's   development   partnership   with   Afghanistan   includes   more than five hundred projects spread across each of the 34 provinces of the country   in   critical   areas   of   power,   water   supply,   road   connectivity, healthcare, education, agriculture and capacity building.  In all, we have invested   more   than   USD   3   billion   for   the   welfare   of   the   people   of Afghanistan.   Post   August   15,   2021,   given   the   deteriorating   security situation in Afghanistan, the trade of various countries including India with Afghanistan in the region has been impacted.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2262 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-10
Subject: Amendment to Sexual Harasment at Workplace ACT
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Ravindra Kushawaha, Ravi Kishan Shukla

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UN-STARRED QUESTION NO. 2262

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.12.2021

## AMENDMENT TO SEXUAL HARASMENT AT WORKPLACE ACT

2262.  SHRI RAVINDRA KUSHWAHA: SHRI RAVI KISHAN:

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

- (a) whether the National Commission for Women (NCW) has proposed amendment so that educational institutions be recognized as 'workplace' and brought under the ambit of the Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken or to be taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (c):  The  Government  has  enacted  'The  Sexual  Harassment  of  Women  at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013' (SH Act) with the aim to provide safe and secure work environment to women irrespective of their work status. Section  2(o)  of  the  SH  Act defines  'workplace'  which  includes  inter  alia  educational institutions within its ambit. Hence, no such specific amendment has been proposed by the National Commission for Women.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2259 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-10
Subject: Disability Pension to Cadets
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Imtiaz Jaleel Syed

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF EX-SERVICEMEN WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2259

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 th  DECEMBER, 2021

## DISABILITY PENSION TO CADETS

## 2259. SHRI SYED IMTIAZ JALEEL:

- Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state: (a) whether the proposal for grant of disability pension to cadets medically boarded out from training on account of disability attributable to/aggravated by military training is under consideration of the Government; (b) if so, the details thereof and the response of the Government thereon; (c) if not, the timeline by which the Government intends to grant disability pension to cadets medically boarded out from training on account of disability; (d) whether some of these cadets with up to hundred percent disability continue to languish
- without any resettlement option or even medical treatment; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the remedial measures taken by the Government in this regard?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI AJAY BHATT)

- (a)  to  (c):  The  proposal  for  grant  of  disability  pension  to  cadets  medically  boarded  out  from training on  account  of  disability attributable to/aggravated  by  military  training is  under examination  by  the  Judge  Advocate  Generals  (JAGs)  of  Army,  Air  Force  and  Navy  in  the Ministry of Defence.
- (d) & (e): DGR is mandated to provide resettlement opportunities to Ex-Servicemen of Army, Navy and Air Force. Similarly, Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) facility is available to Ex-Servicemen who are in receipt of Defence pension. Ex-Cadets being non-ESM, are not entitled for resettlement opportunities and ECHS facility.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2256 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-10
Subject: Bearing Pathology Investigation Costs under Ayushman Bharat Scheme
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Vivek Narayan Shejwalkar

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2256 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 TH  DECEMBER, 2021

## BEARING PATHOLOGY INVESTIGATION COSTS UNDER AYUSHMAN BHARAT SCHEME

## 2256.  SHRI VIVEK NARAYAN SHEJWALKAR:

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

- (a)  whether  the  beneficiaries  have  to  bear  the  cost  of  the  tests  done  during  the treatment  of  many  critical  diseases  covered  under  the  Ayushman  Bharat  scheme  as these tests are not included in the package of treatment;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to include such tests under the scheme

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

- (a)  to  (c):  Treatment  packages  under  Ayushman  Bharat  -Pradhan  Mantri  Jan  Arogya Yojana  (AB-PMJAY)  are  designed  in  a  manner  that  the  beneficiaries  do  not  have  to make any payment from their pocket. These treatment packages are very comprehensive and inclusive of the cost of all the indicative tests that may be required as  part  of  the  patient's  diagnosis  and  treatment.  For  certain  expensive  high-end investigations, the following procedures may be booked as 'Add-on' packages.
-  High-end radiological diagnostics (CT, MRI, Imaging including nuclear imaging)
-  High-end histopathology (biopsies) and advanced serology investigations

Under  Ayushman  Bharat  -Health  and  Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs),  diagnostic services  for  non-communicable  diseases  viz.  Hypertension,  Diabetes,  Oral  cancer, Breast cancer and Cervical cancer are provided free of cost to all citizens of the country.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2254 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-10
Subject: Setting up of Oxygen Plants in Kerala
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Anto  Antony

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2254 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 th  DECEMBER, 2021

## SETTING UP OF OXYGEN PLANTS IN KERALA

## 2254. SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  received  any  request  for  setting  up  of  oxygen  plants  in Pathanamthitta and Kottayam Districts in Kerala;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the response of the Government thereto;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  any  statistics  regarding  number  of  oxygen  plants  in  the country;
- (d) if so, the details of such plants established before and after second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in the country;
- (e) whether the Government has any plan to set up more oxygen plants especially for health sector in the country; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

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

## (DR BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

(a)  to  (f):  As  many  as  35  Pressure  Swing  Adsorption  (PSA)  plants  are  established  by  the Government of India in Kerala. These include 26 PSA plants which have been installed and commissioned under PMCARES Fund in every district of Kerala including Pathanamthitta and  Kottayam  Districts.  Additionally  9  PSA  Plants  are  approved  in  Kerala  by  Central Government PSUs.

The Government has sanctioned 1563 Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) oxygen generation plants of which 1463 have been commissioned. These include 1225 PSA plants which have been  installed  and  commissioned  under  PMCARES  Fund  in  every  district  of  the  country. Additionally 338 PSA Plants are set up by PSUs of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Ministry of Power, Ministry of Coal, Ministry of Railways etc till date. The States have also been asked to install PSA plants in public health facilities and facilitate installation of PSA plants  in  private  health  facilities.  The  National  Medical  Commission  has  amended  the Minimum  Requirements  for  Annual  MBBS  Admission  Regulations,  2020  to  make  it mandatory for all medical colleges to install PSA plants.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2248 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-10
Subject: Dubai Expo
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Arvind Ganpat Sawant

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2248 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.12.2021

## DUBAI EXPO

## 2248. SHRI ARVIND GANPAT SAWANT:

Will the Minister of External Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether India had participated in Dubai expo 2021 and if so, the details thereof along with States which participated in the said expo; and (b) whether the official of the Government of Kerala was denied the permission to travel to Dubai for inspection of preparations of the Kerala State Exhibition Centre, if so, the reasons therefor? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS [SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN] (a) Dubai Expo 2020 is being hosted by Dubai from 01 October 2021 to 31 March 2022.  It was originally scheduled from 20 October 2020 to 10 April   2021   but   was   postponed   due   to   Covid-19   pandemic.   The   Indian Pavilion at the Expo showcases India's growth and promise to the world economy; advancements in different fields such as S&T, IT and space; India's art, culture, literature, cinema and cuisine; as well as different facets of the historic friendly relations between India and UAE. Various States, Government of India departments and private sector entities are participating in the Expo 2020 through the Indian Pavilion. The States that have participated at the Dubai EXPO 2020 so far include: Gujarat (1-14 Oct); Karnataka (15-21 Oct); UT of Ladakh (22 Oct-04 Nov); Telangana (511 Nov); Rajasthan (12-18 Nov); and Maharashtra (19 Nov-02 Dec).

(b) No, the delegation was advised to plan the visit closer to the dates of the State's participation (24 December 2021 to 06 January 2022) to facilitate proper assistance for participation at the Expo.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2247 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-10
Subject: Refusal of Treatment of Cancer Patients from Private Hospitals by AIIMS
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Sunil Kumar Pintu

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2247 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 TH  DECEMBER 2021

## REFUSAL OF TREATMENT OF CANCER PATIENTS FROM PRIVATE HOSPITALS BY AIIMS

## 2247.  SHRI SUNIL KUMAR PINTU:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  fact  that  All  India  Institute  of  Medical  Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi refuses to treat such cancer patients whose treatment is undergoing in any other  private  hospitals  and  they  are  not  in  position  to  take  follow  up  treatment  on  account  of financial crunch in those private hospitals;

(b) if so, whether the Government proposes to pass such order so that the AIIMS, New Delhi

- could treat such patients on a mandatory basis; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

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

(a)   to (c) All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi does not refuse any case  of  any  treatable  cancer,  whether  treated in any  private  hospitals  or  any  other Government  Hospital  in  Delhi  or  elsewhere.    However,  there  may  be  some  waiting  list because of large number of patients seeking treatment in the Institute, but patients requiring emergency radiotherapy are entertained on priority basis.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2245 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-10
Subject: Urea Decontrol
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Khan Saumitra

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2245 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.12.2021

## Urea Decontrol

## 2245:  SHRI SAUMITRA KHAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to decontrol urea;
- (b) if so, the details thereof with the time by which it is likely to be done; along
- (d) if s0, the details thereof?
- (c) whether strengthening of infrastructure is required at the existing fertilizer rake points in West Bengal; and

## ANSWER

## MINISTER FOR HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS (DR: MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

- (a) & (b): Sir. There is no such proposal: No,
- (c) & (d): Strengthening of infrastructure at the existing fertilizer rake points is a need based ongoing process subject to operational requirement; technical feasibility and resource availability:
Lok Sabha Question No. 2243 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-10
Subject: Acupressure Treatment
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Kanakmal Katara

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-2243 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 TH  DECEMBER, 2021

## ACUPRESSURE TREATMENT

## 2243. SHRI KANAKMAL KATARA:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  acupressure  treatment  is  an  important  medical  practice  different from allopathic, homeopathic treatment and other medicines and which has developed  its  different  method  of  treatment  by  putting  pressure  on  the pressure points on basis of its research, literature and experiments;
- (b) the details of the scheme of the Government to promote it;
- (c) the  number  of  acupressure  healthcare  hospitals  empanelled  under  Central Government Health Scheme;
- (d) the  number  of  acupressure  healthcare  hospitals  functioning  in  Rajasthan including Banswara and Dungarpur;
- (e) whether the Government is providing any special facilities to them; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF AYUSH (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

- (a)  to  (f):  The  Ministry  of  Ayush  does  not  regulate  Acupressure  and  does  not maintain  any  data  about  the  same.  At  present,  there  is  no  scheme  to  promote Acupressure with Ministry of Ayush.