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Lok Sabha Question No. 436 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-03
Subject: Jan Aushadhi Kendras in Scheduled Caste Areas
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Ashok Kumar Rawat

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 436 TO BE ANSWERED ON 3 rd  February, 2023

Jan Aushadhi Kendras in Scheduled Caste Areas

## †436. SHRI ASHOK KUMAR RAWAT:

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

- (a)  whether  Jan  Aushadhi  stores  have  been  set  up  in  the  backward  and  Scheduled  Caste dominated areas in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether it includes the scheduled parliamentary constituency of Misrikh in UP; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA)

- (a) & (b): Under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) implemented by the Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), a society under the aegis of the Department of Pharmaceuticals, till 31.01.2023 about 9,082 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi kendras (PMBJKs) have been opened in the country. Out of which, about 740 PMBJKs have been opened in 122 districts that are categorized as aspirational districts by the NITI Aayog.
- (c) & (d): There are three districts in Misrikh Parliamentary constituency in the state of Uttar Pradesh, viz., Sitapur, Hardoi and Kanpur Nagar. In total, 59 PMBJKs have been opened in these three districts as on 31.01.2023, as under:

| District     |   No. of PMBJKs |
|--------------|-----------------|
| Hardoi       |               7 |
| Kanpur Nagar |              27 |
| Sitapur      |              25 |
| Total        |              59 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 434 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-03
Subject: Super Speciality Hospital/Medical College in Darbhanga
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Gopal Jee Thakur

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 434 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03 RD  FEBRUARY 2023

## SUPER SPECIALITY HOSPITAL/MEDICAL COLLEGE IN DARBHANGA

## 434. SHRI GOPAL JEE THAKUR:

Will the Minister of Health and Family Welfare be pleased to state:

(a) whether newly built up super speciality hospital located in campus of Darbhanga medical college was scheduled to be completed by 2016 and if so, the details thereof along with its present status thereof;

(b) whether people are not able to get health services due to slow progress of construction work and if so, the necessary steps taken to expedite the process;

(c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  take  any  punitive  action  against  the  construction companies involved in the said project for slow pace of construction work and if so, the details thereof;

(d)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  care  of  others  necessary  facilities  such  as  parking arrangement in the said project and if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the time by which the said hospital/medical college is likely to be made fully functional?

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

(a)  to  (e): As per  the  Agreement  between  the  Executing  Agency  and  the  Contractor,  the construction of the Super Speciality Block (SSB) at Darbhanga Medical College was scheduled for completion by May 2018. As per the Executing Agency, so far 87.50 % of the civil work has  been  completed.  The  Super  Speciality  Block  is  partly  functional.    As  informed  by  the Executing Agency, action has been taken against the Contractor in accordance with the terms & conditions of the Agreement.  The facility for parking is also envisaged in the said project.

As per the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), operation and maintenance of  the  SSB  including  creation  of  posts  and  the  recruitment  of  human  resources  is  the responsibility of the State Government.
Lok Sabha Question No. 429 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-03
Subject: World Ayurveda Foundation
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Feroze Varun Gandhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 429 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03/02/2023

## WORLD AYURVEDA FOUNDATION

## 429. SHRI FEROZE VARUN GANDHI:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Arogya Fairs are helping to spread, promote and propagate AYUSH in the country including Uttar Pradesh;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whetherany collaborative efforts have been made by the Government in co-operation with the World Ayurveda Foundation to promote Indian Ayurveda in other countries; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof;

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

- (a)  &  (b): Yes,  the  National  and  State  Arogya  Fairs  organised  under  the  Central  Sector Scheme  for  Promotion  of  Information,  Education  and  Communication  (IEC)  in  Ayush  is helping to spread, promote and propagate Ayush in the country. The Ministry has organised 2 State  level  Arogya  Fairs  during  the  Financial  Year  2021-22  and  has  organised  2  National Arogya Fairs & 1 State Arogya Fair in the Current Financial Year 2022-23.
- (c) & (d): The Ministry of Ayush and its Autonomous Bodies have collaborated with World Ayurveda Foundation to promote Ayurveda at National and International Level. Ministry of Ayush has recently supported the World Ayurveda Foundation in the organization of the 9th World Ayurveda Congress & AROGYA Expo in Panjim, Goa during 8 th  to 11 th  December 2022.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 428 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-03
Subject: Efficacy of Molecular Iodine on Coronavirus
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Thirumaa Valavan Thol

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 428 TO BE ANSWERED ON 3 RD FEBRUARY, 2023

## EFFICACY OF MOLECULAR IODINE ON CORONAVIRUS

## 428. SHRI THIRUMAAVALAVAN THOL:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any information about the use of Molecular Iodine in the prevention of diseases in General and the Coronavirus in particular;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to develop its production and use in the prevention of diseases, especially Corona infections;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

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

(a) to (e): Povidone lodine (PVP-I) has been a gold standard antiseptic for decades having microbicidal properties with proven efficacy against the previously identified beta corona-viruses; it was one of the first candidates for the emergency trials attempting to establish an additional layer of protection for frontline healthcare workers against COVID-19.

As per the review of scientific literature, few studies indicate the benefits of using povidone-iodine based mouth rinses and nasal sprays in SARS-CoV-2 management. However, these studies also show inadequate randomization methods and smaller samples.

Other uses of Iodine include protection of thyroid gland from the effect of radiation from radioactive form of lodine, preoperative skin antisepsis as Povidone-lodine, broad spectrum of antimicrobial action against bacteria, fungi, protozoa and several viruses, and use in disinfecting drinking water, swimming pool water and waste water.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 427 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-03
Subject: CGHS Facilities to Autonomous Institutions
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Tirath Singh Rawat

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 427 TO BE ANSWERED ON 3 rd     FEBRUARY, 2023

## CGHS FACILITIES TO AUTONOMOUS INSTITUTIONS

## 427. SHRI TIRATH SINGH RAWAT:

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

(a) whether the Government is not providing facilities of CGHS plastic card and medicine to the employees of Central Government autonomous bodies such as Central Sanskrit University, Shri  Lal  Bahadur  Shastri  National  Sanskrit  University  and  National  Sanskrit  University, Tirupati;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government is not providing CGHS plastic card and medicine facility to these central autonomous bodies due to financial constraints; 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) to (d) Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) is a contributory health scheme primarily meant  for  central  government  employees  and  pensioners.  The  scheme  provides  OPD facilities and medicines to the beneficiaries through CGHS  Wellness  Centres. The Autonomous Bodies/ Statutory Bodies have been issued plastic cards. However, there is also an  option  of  printing  a  paper  card  with  a  beneficiary  under  CGHS.  The  Autonomous Bodies/Statutory Bodies registered with CGHS are entitled for availing OPD and Medicine facilities  through  CGHS Wellness Centres. Further, Autonomous Bodies/ Statutory Bodies which  are  not  covered  under  CGHS  scheme,  have  the  option  to  adopt  Central  Services (Medical  Attendance)  Rules,  1944  for  availing  medical  facilities  or  any  other  medical scheme as chosen by the Autonomous Body/ Statutory Body.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 423 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-03
Subject: Fund for Institutions
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: E. T. Mohammed Basheer

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING  AND WATERWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 423

ANSWERED ON O3/02l2023

## FUND FOR INSTITUTIONS

## 423. SHRI E,T, MOHAMMED BASHEER:

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- (a) whether the Government has allotted  any funds for various institutions under harbour engineering wing for maintenance dredging etc. and if so, the details thereofi
- (b) whether any central share is still  pending  for allocation and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to ensure timely release  of allocation of funds?

## ANSWER

IV]INISTER  OF PORTS, SHIPPING  AND WATERWAYS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

(a) to (c) ln BE 2022-23 Rs.195.'10 crore were allocated to Syama Prasad  Mookerjee Port Authority  (SMPA),  Kolkata, towards  maintenance dredging  of shipping  channel leading to Haldia and River Dredging and Maintenance of Hooghly and Haldia channel as reimbursement against the expenditure incurred  by them.

A sum of Rs.175.59 crore i.e. 90% of BE 2022-23 was released to SMPA on 2a 06.2022. The balance  1O% i.e. Rs.19.51 crore will be released as per the direction of Ministry  of Finance, Department of Expenditure,  subject  to SMPA achieving minimum cargo throughput of 64.00 MN/IT  in FY 2022-23.
Lok Sabha Question No. 421 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-03
Subject: Implementation of One Rank One Pension-II
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Rajmohan Unnithan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF EX-SERVICEMEN WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 421

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03 rd  February, 2023

## IMPLEMENTATION OF ONE RANK ONE PENSION-II

## 421. SHRI RAJMOHAN UNNITHAN:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government proposes to implement One Rank One Pension-II (OROP-II) as per order of Hon'ble Supreme Court to implement it before 15th December, 2022;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c)  whether the PCDA (P) has considered to compensate the veterans for the delay caused in implementing the 2nd OROP for the period from 01 July 2019 to till date, if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  whether the Government proposes to make public the report of OMJC constituted to look into the grievances of the defence veterans pertaining to OROP implemented w.e.f. 1st July 2014; and
- (e)  if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

## MINISTER OF STATE (SHRI AJAY BHATT) IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

- (a) & (b):  The Hon'ble Supreme Court has granted extension up to 15.03.2023 to implement its order dated 16.03.2022 on One Rank One Pension (OROP). Government has issued orders for  revision  of  pension  of  Armed  Forces  pensioners/family  pensioners  under  OROP  w.e.f 01.07.2019 vide MoD letter dated 04.01.2023. Detailed instructions along with pension tables for each rank and each category have been issued on 20.01.2023.
- (c):    PCDA(P)  is  the  implementing  agency  of  Government  orders/policies  on  pensionary matters for defence Forces personnel. Necessary instructions have been issued for payment of revised  pension  to  the  Armed  Forces  pensioners/family  pensioners  under  OROP  w.e.f. 01.07.2019.
- (d) & (e):  Presently, no Sir. Final decision on the recommendations of One Member Judicial Committee (OMJC) has not yet been taken by the Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 420 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-03
Subject: Use of Nano Urea (Liquid)
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shyam Yadav Singh

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 420 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 03.02.2023

Use of Nano' Urea (Liquid)

## 420: SHRI SHYAM SINGH YADAV:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any data showing improvement in farmers income after shifting to liquid Nano urea from the conventional urea in Uttar Pradesh particularly in Jaunpur;
- (c) whether the Government is aware that the trial of Nano urea was fast-tracked for approval which violated conventional norms for trial, whereby three seasons of independent assessment by ICAR are required and
- (b) if s0, the details thereof;
- (d) if s0,the details thereof and if not; the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)& (b): No such study has been   conducted till   date. However, as per the information received from the State Government of Uttar Pradesh, use of Nano Liquid Urea for second dressing has shown favourable effect on the €ops. top
- (c)& (d): One season multi-locational trials in the State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) institutions, are required for inclusion of new fertilizer in Fertilizer Control   Order, 1985. Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) has provisionally notified Nano Urea as Nano Nitrogen Fertilizers in Fertilizer Control Order; 1985 for a period of three years as per the specified guidelines mentioned above.
Lok Sabha Question No. 412 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-03
Subject: COVAXIN Vaccine
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Amar Singh

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.412 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03 RD  FEBRUARY, 2023

## COVAXIN VACCINE

## 412: DR. AMAR SINGH:

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

- (a) whether the results of Phase 2 trials of COVAXIN have been made available by Bharat Biotech International Limited;
- (b) if not, the reasons therefor and the time by which it is likely to be made available;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  approved/  proposes  to  allow  the  phase  three  trials  of  the COVAXIN vaccine even before the availability of data of phase 2 trails and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the details of the vaccine efficacy data of COVAXIN vaccine dependent upon to make this decision?

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

(a)  to  (d):      The  result  of  phase  I/II  clinical  trials  of  COVAXIN  vaccine  have  been  made available by M/s Bharat Biotech. M/s Bharat Biotech had submitted interim report including safety  and  immunogenicity  data  of  Phase  I/II  clinical  trial  conducted  in  the  country  along with its application to Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) for grant of permission to conduct Phase III clinical trial of COVAXIN vaccine in the country.

CDSCO reviewed the data submitted by M/s Bharat Biotech in consultation with the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) as per the scientific principles and procedures prescribed in the relevant rules.

M/s Bharat Biotech's detailed data from Phase I and II clinical trial, and the animal challenge data along with the proposal to conduct Phase III clinical trial was presented and discussed in the SEC meeting held in CDSCO on 20.10.2020. Based on the recommendations of the SEC, permission to conduct Phase III clinical trial subject to various conditions was granted on 23.10.2020.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 411 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-03
Subject: Expenses on Pending Cases
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Deepak Baij

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †411 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 03 RD  FEBRUARY, 2023

## EXPENSES ON PENDING CASES

## †411. SHRI DEEPAK BAIJ:

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

- (a)  the  number  of  cases  pending  for  more  than  20  years  in  the  courts  across  the country and the reasons for such long pendency of court cases; and (b)  whether  any  study  regarding  expenses  on  long  pending  court  cases  has  been
- conducted and if so, the details thereof?

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

(a): The number of cases pending for more than  20 years in  the Supreme  Court of India, as per the data retrieved from the Integrated Case Management Information System (ICMIS) as on 27.01.2023 is 208 cases. In case of the High Courts there are 2,94,547 cases and 6,71,543 cases in the District and Subordinate Courts that are pending for more than 20 years as per data available on National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) on 01.02.2023.

Further, so far as the reasons for such long pendency of court cases is concerned, the Supreme Court has stated that there is no conspicuous reason which can be depicted for long pendency of cases. Pendency of court cases is a multi-faceted problem. Due to the increase in the population of the country and awareness of their rights amongst the public, filing of fresh cases is also increasing with leaps and bounds year after year. There are  several  reasons  for  large  pendency  of  cases  in  the  courts  which,  inter-alia,  include paucity of judges and judicial officers, supporting court staff and physical infrastructure, frequent  adjournments  and  lack  of  adequate  arrangement  to  monitor,  track  and  bunch cases for hearing, complexity of facts involved, nature of evidence, co-operation of stake holders viz. bar, investigation agencies, witnesses and litigants and proper application of rules and procedures. In case of pendency of criminal cases, the Criminal Justice System functions  on  assistance  by  various  agencies  viz.  Police,  Prosecution,  Forensic  Labs, Handwriting Experts and Medico-Legal Experts. Delay in providing assistance by allied agencies also entails delay in disposal of cases.

(b): The disposal of pending cases in courts lies exclusively within the domain of the judiciary. The Central Government has no direct role in the matter. Therefore, no such study regarding expenses on long pending cases has been conducted.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 409 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-03
Subject: Changes in Curriculum of BDS
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: A. Ganeshamurthi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 409 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03 FEBRUARY 2023

## CHANGES IN CURRICULUM OF BDS

## 409. SHRI A. GANESHAMURTHI

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  make  changes  in  the  curriculum  in  various Undergraduate courses including Bachelor of Dental Surgery with a view to bringing them at par with the global standards while making them more job-oriented and up to date to suit the present system of education; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the present status thereof?

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

- (a) and (b): The BDS Curriculum/Regulations are framed by the Dental Council of India and  approved  by  the  Central  Government  under  the  Dentists  Act,  1948.  The  BDS Course Regulations were framed in 1983. The Course regulations are revised as per the requirement and recommendations of the Council. The regulations were last revised in 2007. The Dental Council of India has drafted revised BDS Program Regulations which is at par with the international standards.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 408 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-03
Subject: e-Pharmacy Apps
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Sunita Duggal

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.408 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03 RD  FEBRUARY, 2023

## e-PHARMACY APPS

## 408: SHRIMATI SUNITA DUGGAL:

- Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government is aware of the trade of prescription drugs on numerous online Pharmacy (e-pharmacy) apps and monitors the same; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has issued any S.O.P./guidelines to these e-pharmacy apps for selling prescription drugs online and verifying the prescriptions submitted by app users; (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  the  steps  taken  or  proposed  to  be  taken  by  the  Government  to  check  improper  sale  of prescription drugs on such e-pharmacy apps?

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

(a) to (e): In  order  to  regulate  the  online  sale  of  medicines  comprehensively,  the Government of India has published draft rules for inviting comments from public/stakeholders for amendment to the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 for incorporating provisions relating to regulation of sale and distribution of drugs through e- pharmacy.

The draft rules contain provisions for registration of e-pharmacy, periodic inspection of e-pharmacy, procedure for distribution or sale of drugs through e-pharmacy, prohibition of advertisement of drugs through e-pharmacy, complaint redressal mechanism, monitoring of epharmacy, etc.

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