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Lok Sabha Question No. 1164 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-06
Subject: Celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Sunil Kumar Singh

- (a)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1164

Monday, December 6, 2021/Agrahayana 15, 1943 (Saka)

## Celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava

## 1164. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SINGH :

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (b) The details of the programmes proposed to be organized in course of celebration
- (a) The details of programme organized by the Ministry and by the CPSE under the control of the Ministry in pursuit of celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav; and
- of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav in the days ahead?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

- For the celebration of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Ministry of Finance has been organizing number events and activities. Fit India movement on International Yoga day, Cyclothon,  plantation drives, webinars on contribution of taxes to nation building, future blood donation camps, cleaning drives etc have been conducted by Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and its regional offices. CGST and Custom zones conducted the Rashtragaan event; celebrated international day   against drug abuse , commemorated martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh and organized webinars/seminars on the themes of Atmanirbhar Office of Controller General of Accounts (CGA) is organizing PFMS Melas and webinars for celebration of AKAM Apart from these several banks such as Union Bank of India, UCO bank, Indian Overseas bank, Punjab National Bank; Punjab & Sind Bank, Bank of Baroda have also been organizing customers and staff meets to create awareness unity run, seminars quizzes, sapling plantation drive etc
- (b) : In the coming days, various activities such as India Development and Economic Assistance scheme (IDEAS) Conclave Virtual Global Investor round table, launch of Department of Financial Service's   (DFS) microsite with testimonials of beneficiaries, conference on creating wealth through market; exhibition on contribution of CPSEs, launch coffee table book on the story of IT Department; forum on the theme Fintech beyond boundaries, etc. are being planned. Various other events such as, cyclothon, honouring the COVID warriors, stage shows, e-lectures, financial literacy competition, plantation drives, debatel essay competitions, talks, cultural fest; webinars/ seminars are also planned: quizl
Lok Sabha Question No. 1163 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-06
Subject: Conservation of Son Beel
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Kripanath Mallah

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1163

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.12.2021

## Conservation of Son Beel

## 1163.  SHRI KRIPANATH MALLAH:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware about the largest natural fishery of Asia i.e. Son Beel;
- (b) whether the Government is also aware about the specialty of Son Beel that during winter season it becomes hilly farm land where rice cultivation is done and from March onwards it becomes a natural lake with water and soil of Son Beel suitable for  natural  fish  breeding  while  in  winter  season,  it  becomes  a  migratory  bird's sanctuary;
- (c) whether the Government is also aware about the tragic part that is the absence of any prohibitory measures leading to the migratory birds being mercilessly killed by people for food;
- (d) whether  the  Government  has  planned  for  development/conservation  of  Son  Beel; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

- (a) &(b) Yes. Son Beel is one of the largest natural water body in Asia where during winter  season,  it  becomes  suitable  for  paddy  cultivation  and  during  rainy season, it is full of water and fish breeding takes place naturally. In the early parts of winter season, birds from different areas migrate in Son Beel. As per revenue records, Son Beel is surrounded by 100 nos. of villages and more than 50,000  population  is  directly  dependent  on  Son  beel  for  their  livelihood  by way of fishing and paddy cultivation.
- (c) As reported by the State Govt. of Assam, to avert harm to the migratory birds, forest staff is deputed to perform patrolling in Son Beel area and as a result 3 offence reports have been drawn and 7 offenders have been arrested and sent to judicial custody for trial.
- (d) &(e) As  informed  by  the  State  Government  of  Assam,  Fishery  Department  and Assam  Tourism  Development  Corporation  have  taken  some  developmental works  in  Son  Beel.  However,  till  date,  no  proposal  has  been  received  by Government of India from the State Government of Assam asking for funds for conservation, restoration, rejuvenation and management of Son Beel under National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystem (NPCA) scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1162 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-06
Subject: Revival of Sick PSUs
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Debasree Chaudhuri

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1162

## ANSWERED ON 06.12.2021

## REVIVAL OF SICK PSUs

## 1162. MS. DEBASREE CHAUDHURI:

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Government has any schemes or plans for revival/rejuvenation of sick Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)/industrial units which have been closed down;
- (c) the action taken/being taken by Government to provide means of livelihood to the workers employed in the sick/closed down PSUs?
- (b) if so, the details of the PSUs/industrial units where revival plan is being implemented, State-wise and location-wise; and

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE (DR. BHAGWAT KISHANRAO KARAD)

- (a)  &  (b):  Government  has  notified  in  February,  2021  the  New  Public  Sector  Enterprise ('PSE') Policy under which the public sector commercial enterprises have been  classified as Strategic  and  Non-Strategic  Sectors.  In  Strategic  Sectors,  bare  minimum  presence  of  the existing  public  sector  commercial  enterprises  at  Holding  Company  level  will  be  retained under Government control. The remaining enterprises in a strategic sector, will be considered for privatisation or merger or subsidiarization with another PSE or for closure . PSEs in NonStrategic  Sectors  shall  be  considered  for  privatisation,  where  feasible,  otherwise  such enterprises shall be considered for closure .
- (c): The  employees  of  CPSEs  which  are  being  closed  are  entitled  to  compensation  as  per VRS/VSS  guidelines  of  Department  of  Public  Enterprises  (DPE).  Further, Government  is implementing Counseling, Retraining and Redeployment (CRR) scheme for employees of CPSEs  who  have  been  released  under  VRS  /  VSS.  These  separated  employees  or  their dependents have the opportunity of availing short duration skill trainings under the CRR scheme for self / wage employment.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1154 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-06
Subject: Amendment to Companies Act, 2013
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: Manoj Rajoria

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1154 ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE 06 th  DECEMBER, 2021 AGRAHAYANA 15, 1943 (SAKA)

## AMENDMENT TO COMPANIES ACT, 2013 QUESTION

1154.  Dr. MANOJ RAJORIA:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  the  amendments  made  by  the  Government  to  the  Companies  Act,  2013  vide notification dated 24.03.2021; and
- (b) whether these amendments pertain to crypto-currency transactions and have also changed the provisions related to Corporate Social Responsibility and if so, the details thereof?

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## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION; MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

[RAO INDERJIT SINGH]

(a) and (b): The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) vide notification dated 24.03.2021 has amended the  Schedule  III  to  the  Companies  Act,  2013  effective  from  1st  April,  2021  to  mandate  various disclosures by the companies in their financial statements including the following disclosures with respect to the virtual currency/crypto currency transactions undertaken and CSR contribution made by the companies during a financial year :

Details of Crypto Currency or Virtual Currency

Where the Company has traded or invested in Crypto currency or Virtual Currency during the financial year, the following shall be disclosed : -

- (a) profit or loss on transactions involving Crypto currency or Virtual Currency
- (b) amount of currency held as at the reporting date,
- (c)  deposits  or  advances  from  any  person  for  the  purpose  of  trading  or  investing  in  Crypto currency/Virtual currency.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Where the company covered under section 135 of the Companies Act, the following shall be disclosed with regard to CSR activities:-

- (a) amount required to be spent by the company during the year,
- (b) amount of expenditure incurred,
- (c) shortfall at the end of the year,
- (d) total of previous years shortfall,
- (e) reason for shortfall,
- (f) nature of CSR activities,
- (g) details of related party transactions, e.g., contribution to a trust controlled by the company in relation to CSR expenditure as per relevant Accounting Standard,
- (h)  where  a  provision  is  made  with  respect  to  a  liability  incurred  by  entering  into  a  contractual obligation, the movements in the provision during the year should be shown separately.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1152 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-06
Subject: Proposal to Name IITs After Great Leaders
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Margani Bharat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

## DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1152 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.12.2021

## Proposal to Name IITs After Great Leaders

## 1152. SHRI MARGANI BHARAT:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  name  Indian  Institute  of Technologies  (IITs)  after  great  leaders  of  the  States  wherein  they  are situated;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  is  considering  IIT  Tirupati  as  Dr.  YSR  IIT, Tirupati; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (DR. SUBHAS SARKAR)

(a) :  Government  has  no  proposal  for  amending  the  names  of  the  Indian Institutes of Technologies (IITs) after great leaders of the States wherein they are situated.

- (b) to (d) :  Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 92 (STARRED), answered on 2021-12-03
Subject: Scanning problems of Indian Passports
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Sunil Kumar Mondal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.92

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.12.2021

## SCANNING PROBLEMS OF INDIAN PASSPORTS

## *92. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL:

Will the Minister of External Affairs be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken note of problems being faced by Indian passengers travelling abroad due to scanning issues of their passport bar code;
- (b) if   so,   the   details   thereof   along   with   remedial   action   taken   by   the Government in this regard; and
- (c) if no remedial action has been taken so far, the reasons therefor ?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (DR. SUBRAHMANYAM JAISHANKAR)

- (a) to (c) A statement is laid on the T able of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) to (C) OF LOK   SABHA   STARRED   QUESTION   NO.   *92   REGARDING 'SCANNING   PROBLEMS   OF   INDIAN   PASSPORTS'   TO   BE ANSWERED ON 03.12.2021.

(a) The Government has not come across any case of problems faced by Indian passengers travelling abroad with regard to scanning issues of their passport bar code.

(b) Not applicable.

(c) Not applicable.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 90 (STARRED), answered on 2021-12-03
Subject: COVID-19 Vaccination Programme
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Subrata Pathak, Shrirang Appa Barne

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

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.90 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 RD  DECEMBER, 2021 COVID-19 VACCINATION PROGRAMME

## *90. SHRI SUBRAT PATHAK: SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:

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

- (a) the present status of the COVID-19 vaccination programme in the country;
- (b) whether less number of doses were administered during the recent festive month, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government has launched a special programme 'Har Ghar Dastak' to reach out to the people whose second dose is due and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has also asked the States/UTs to vaccinate the elderly and those with mobility issues at their home; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the response of the States/UTs in this regard along with the targets set and subsequent goals achieved for complete vaccination?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

- (a) to (e) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 90* FOR 3 RD  DECEMBER, 2021

(a)  to  (e)  As  on  29 th November  2021,  under  National  COVID-19  Vaccination Programme,  a  total  of  122.42  crore  vaccine  doses  have  been  administered  in  the country, out of which 78.37 crore (83.5% of adult population) are 1 st dose and 44.05 crore (46.9% of the adult population) are 2 nd dose.

In  the  month  of  October  2021,  a  total  of  17.29  crore  doses  of  COVID-19 vaccine were administered as compared to 23.60 crore doses in the preceding month. During the festival season daily vaccination coverage decreased temporarily, however, pace of vaccination has increased from first week of November 2021.

Customized  citizen  friendly  interventions  like  Near-to-Home  CVC  (NHCVC) for  elderly  and  differently  abled  citizens  was  started  in  May  2021.  Subsequently,  in September 2021, advisory was issued to all States/UTs for vaccination at the place of residence of persons who might be bed-ridden or have extremely restricted mobility or disability and/or special needs that may hamper their accessibility even to NHCVCs.

Government  of  India  has  launched 'Har  Ghar  Dastak  Abhiyaan' from  3rd November 2021 wherein missed beneficiaries for 1st dose and due beneficiaries for 2nd  dose  are  identified  and  vaccinated  through  house  to  house  activity.  Under  this campaign, vaccine can also be administered to the beneficiaries at their homes.

Adequate doses to vaccinate all eligible 1 st dose and due 2 nd dose beneficiaries aged 18 years and above by December 2021 have been made available to State/UTs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 83 (STARRED), answered on 2021-12-03
Subject: Regulatory Body for Naturopathy and Yoga Colleges
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Talari Rangaiah

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 83 TO BE ANSWERED FOR 03 RD  DECEMBER 2021

## REGULATORY BODY FOR NATUROPATHY AND YOGA COLLEGES *83. SHRI TALARI RANGAIAH:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  there  is  no  regulatory  body  for Naturopathy and Yoga colleges in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government is planning to set up a regulatory authority for these colleges on the lines of allopathic colleges; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a) to (d):  A statement is laid on the Table of the House

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO 83 FOR 3 RD  DECEMBER, 2021

(a) & (b): Yoga & Naturopathy education is not regulated by Ministry of Ayush and is presently being regulated by respective State Governments.

Ministry  of  Ayush  has  established  a  Yoga  Certification  Board  (YCB)  for certification of Yoga professionals and accreditation of Institutions, prescribing syllabus for various levels of Yoga trainers and any such activities that may be considered  necessary  for  promotion  of  Yoga.  Professional  assessment  of  these service providers are carried out to certify the competencies so that user of the service  is  assured  of  the  skill  sets  possessed  by  the  trainer.  Till  date  YCB  has accredited/certified to a total of 71 Institutions and 69053 Yoga Professionals & Yoga Volunteers under various categories.

(c) & (d): A  proposal  to  bring  legislation  for  regulation  of  Yoga  & Naturopathy in the country is under consideration by the Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 82 (STARRED), answered on 2021-12-03
Subject: Online Dispute Resolution
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Aparajita Sarangi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE

## DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS

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## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.   82 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 3 RD  DECEMBER, 2021

## ONLINE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

## *82. SHRIMATI APARAJITA SARANGI

Will the Minister of Law and Justice be pleased to state :

- (a)      whether  the  Government  is  formulating  any  law/guidelines  for  online dispute resolution and if so, details thereof;
- (b)     whether the Government plans to introduce online dispute resolution for public utility services and if so, the details thereof;
- (c)       whether  the  Government  plans  to  mandate  pre-litigation  online  dispute resolution in certain cases, in light of burgeoning pending cases and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor ; and
- (d)     whether the Government has adopted any measure to increase awareness regarding online dispute resolution in India and if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a) to (d) : A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 82 FOR THE 3 RD  DECEMBER, 2021 REGARDING 'ONLINE DISPUTE RESOLUTION'

(a) The concept of Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) in India is at a nascent stage.  The  NITI  Aayog  had  constituted  a  high  level  committee  to  take  it forward and the report of the committee titled 'Designing the future of dispute Resolution:  the  ODR  Policy  Plan  for  India' was  released  on  29.11.2021 It inter-alia recommends  for mainstreaming  of ODR  in  India, as a cost effective, convenient, efficient process which can be customised to the specific needs of the parties, considering the nature of the dispute.

(b) Public utility services do not fall exclusively in the realm of the Central Government  as  these  services  are  provided  by  State  Governments  also. Introduction  of  any  policy  in  this  matter  requires  widespread  consultations. Since, at present the ODR ecosystem is yet to take off formally in the country, no proposal to introduce ODR  in public services is presently under consideration of the Government.

(c) Yes.  The  proposal  for  a  standalone  law  on  mediation  provides  for  prelitigation mediation before filing any suit or proceedings of civil or commercial nature by  any  party  in any  court.  Such  pre-litigation  mediation  can  be undertaken online also.

(d) The  ODR  policy  plan  for  India  released  by  NITI  Aayog  on  29.11.2021 recommends various  steps  to  spread  awareness  for  ODR.  However,  since  no legal  framework has so far been brought out, measures to increase awareness regarding ODR do not arise at the level of Govt., for the present.
Lok Sabha Question No. 81 (STARRED), answered on 2021-12-03
Subject: Yoga Institute in Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Anil Firojiya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 81 TO BE ANSWERED FOR 03 RD  DECEMBER 2021

## YOGA INSTITUTE IN MADHYA PRADESH

## *81. SHRI ANIL FIROJIYA:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

- (a) whether an educational institute on the lines of Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga in New Delhi is being planned to be set up in Madhya Pradesh;
- (b) if so, the time by which it is likely to be set up;
- (c) whether any scheme is being conceptualized for integration of AYUSH into the health care delivery system of the country; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a) to (d):  A statement is laid on the Table of the House

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO 81 FOR 3 RD  DECEMBER, 2021

(a) & (b): There is no such proposal currently with the Ministry of Ayush to set up educational institute on the lines of Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) in Madhya Pradesh.

(c) & (d): National Health Policy, 2017 which lays down guidelines for the entire health sector (including AYUSH Systems) inter-alia focus on Integrating AYUSH  system  with  Modern  medicine.  Due  emphasis  has  been  given  for continuing  mainstreaming of  AYUSH with General Health. The policy further supports the integration of AYUSH systems at the level of knowledge systems, by validating processes of health care promotion and cure.

Also, Government of India has adopted a strategy of Co-location of AYUSH facilities at Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHCs) and District  Hospitals  (DHs),  thus  enabling  choice  to  the  patients  for  different systems of medicine. The engagement of AYUSH Doctors / paramedics and their training  is  supported  by  the  Ministry  of  Health  &  Family  Welfare,  while  the support  for  AYUSH  infrastructure,  equipment  /  furniture  and  medicines  are provided by Ministry of AYUSH under Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National AYUSH Mission (NAM).

Government of India has made a comprehensive decision for operationalization  of  Health  and  Wellness  Centres  by the  Ministry of  AYUSH through State/UT Governments. Union Cabinet on 20.03.2020 has approved the proposal to operationalize 12,500 Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) through National  AYUSH  Mission  under  Ayushman  Bharat  in  a  phased  manner  from year 2019-20 to 2023-24.

Also  under  the  Central  Sector  Schemes  of  Ministry  of  Ayush,  there  are provisions to provide grants to modern healthcare hospitals/institutes like AIIMS to enable them to create Ayush related infrastructure for research in integration of AYUSH into the healthcare delivery system.