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Lok Sabha Question No. 374 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-03
Subject: Legal Advice on OBC Quota in Agricultural Universities
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: A.K.P. Chinraj

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

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## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.374

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 03 rd  FEBRUARY, 2023

## Legal Advice on OBC Quota in Agriculture Universities

## 374. SHRIA.K.P. CHINRAJ:

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

- (a) whether the Department of Agricultural Research & Education has sought any  legal  advice  from  the  Ministry  of  Law  and  Justice  on  the  implementation  of OBC reservation in All India Quota of State Agriculture Universities in line with Supreme court judgement in case of  Neil  Aurelio  Nunes  and  others  vs  Union  of India; and
- (b) If so,the response of his Ministry thereto?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)&  (b)  A  reference  dated  5 th August  2022  from  the  Department  of  Agricultural Research  &  Education  was  received  in  the  Department  of  Legal  Affairs  on  30 th August 2022, seeking advice asto  whetherfor  OBC(NCL)  andEWScategory, reservation isto  be applied across the board  including  the  seats  from  State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) in the pattern of NEET vide public  notice  dated 30 th July  2021  and  Ministry  of  Health  andFamily  Welfare  notice  dated  29 th July 2021  and  subsequent  Hon'ble  Supreme  Court  decision  in  W.P.(C)  No.  961/2021 dated20 th January 2022in the case of Neil Aurelio Nunes & others vs Union ofIndia & others.

In this regard, the Ld. Solicitor General of India vide Note dated 11 th October 2022 has opined that, 'The issue of providing reservation to OBC (NCL) and EWS category is a policy decision, which is to be finally settled by the Government and cannot be a subject matter of legal opinion. The prerogative to introduce reservation in AIQ seats vests with the Union Government. Ideally, an appropriate direction/notification  may  be  issued  by  the  concerned  authority  providing  for reservations in the manner the Government deems appropriate to the extent of the AIQ seats.'

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Lok Sabha Question No. 373 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-03
Subject: Mortality due to Tobacco Consumption
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Gomati Sai

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 373 TO BE ANSWERED ON 3 RD  FEBRUARY, 2023

## MORTALITY DUE TO TOBACCO CONSUMPTION

## 373.  SHRIMATI GOMATI SAI:

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

- (a) the funds spent/being spent by the Government for the treatment of the diseases caused by the consumption of liquor, cigarette and tobacco during the last three years State/UT-wise;
- (b) whether any mechanism or system has been developed to register the cases of deaths caused by the consumption of liquor, cigarettes and tobacco in Chhattisgarh;
- (c) if so, the details thereof during the last three years, district-wise; and
- (d) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to reduce such cases of mortality and to secure health of workers engaged in the unorganized sectors?

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

(a) to (d): The National Tobacco Control Programme aims at discouraging the use of tobacco with special emphasis on protection of children and young people; create awareness about the harmful  effects  of  tobacco  consumption  through  regular  and  sustained  public  awareness campaigns; ensure effective implementation of the provisions under 'The Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products  (Prohibition  of  Advertisement  and  Regulation  of  Trade  and  Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003' (COTPA); provision of tobacco cessation facilities; facilitate supply and demand reduction measures of WHO Framework Convention of  Tobacco  Control  and  ensure  affordable,  accessible  and  evidence-based  treatment  for  all substance use disorders.

The Government of India has been implementing various schemes such as Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), Heath & Wellness Centres, Health Minister's Cancer Patient Fund (HMCPF), Health Minister's Discretionary Grant (HMDG) for providing financial support and for providing continuum of health care services from primary to secondary and tertiary levels to improve affordability, accessibility and quality of health care for all sections of the population. The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) is the world's  largest  health  insurance/  assurance  scheme  fully  financed  by  the  Government.  It provides  a  cover  of  Rs.  5  lakhs  per  family  per  year  for  secondary  and  tertiary  care hospitalization to approximately 12 crore poor and vulnerable families. The scheme provides comprehensive  treatment packages  related to cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, kidney related disorders etc.

As reported by the State Government of Chhattisgarh, there is no data maintained by the State.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 370 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-03
Subject: Study on Accessibility of Court Complexes to Litigants
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Pinaki Misra

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 370

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 03 RD  FEBRUARY, 2023

## Study on Accessibility of Court Complexes to Litigants

## 370.     SHRI PINAKI MISRA:

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

- (a)  whether the Government has undertaken any study to assess the accessibility of  court  complexes  for  litigants  in  terms  of  approachability  through  public transport, availability of waiting areas, toilets etc.;
- (b)    if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c)   whether the Government has taken any steps to ensure that court complexes are accessible to persons with disabilities; and
- (d)   if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b):  The Registry of the Supreme Court of India compiled data on the status of judicial infrastructure and court amenities, as per which 74% of court complexes have separate ladies' toilets and 84%  have  gents' toilets. The  responsibility for the development of infrastructure facilities including accessibility through public transport, provision  for  waiting  areas,  toilets  etc.  rests  primarily  with  the  respective  State

Governments. The Central Government only supplements the resources of the States in this regard through the CSS for judicial infrastructure.

(c) & (d):  The Centrally Sponsored Scheme for the development of infrastructure facilities for the Judiciary provides for construction of court buildings, residential units, lawyers hall, toilet complexes and digital computer rooms for the convenience  of  lawyers  and  litigants.  Funds  are  released  to  the  States/UTs  only when their project proposals mandatorily comply with disable friendly norms/accessibility standards as laid down by CPWD/Department of Empowerment  of  Persons  with  Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.  A certificate to this effect is also asked for from the States as part of the CSS guidelines. Under the scheme the States have enough liberty to provide for additional facilities including those that could facilitate easy accessibility to the courts.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 367 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-03
Subject: G-20 Leaders Summit
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: P. Ravindhranath

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

ANSWERED ON-03/02/2023

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-367

## G-20 LEADERS SUMMIT

367. SHRI P. RAVINDHRANATH

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state :-

(a) whether the Government proposes to discuss about peace, harmony, stability and security of Indian Fishermen in 'Indo-Pacific Region', during the 'G-20 Leaders Summit', scheduled in the month of September 2023 at New Delhi;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the details of the meetings under G-20 summit proposed/likely to be held in Tamil Nadu; and

(d) the manner in which the Government proposes to utilize this opportunity for the benefit of the country?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

(SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN)

- (a   &   b)   The   Group   of   Twenty   (G20)   is   the   premier   forum   for   international   economic cooperation. It plays an important role in shaping and strengthening global architecture and governance on major international economic issues. Some of the substantive deliberations in broad priority areas during our G20 Presidency are inter alia revolving around inclusive and resilient   growth;   progress   on   Sustainable   Development   Goals;   green   development   and Lifestyle for Environment (Mission LiFE); technological transformation and public digital infrastructure; reforming multilateral institutions; women led development; and international peace and harmony.

(c & d) During its G20 Presidency, India will host around 200 meetings in over 30 different workstreams, comprising of Sherpa Track Working Groups, Finance Track workstreams, Ministerial Meetings and Engagement Groups. These would be held across the country, including in Tamil Nadu. The G20 Leaders' Summit has been scheduled for 9-10 September 2023 in New Delhi. The exact dates and venues are periodically updated on G20 website.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 363 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-03
Subject: Medical Device Parks
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Rajiv Pratap Rudy

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 363 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 rd  FEBRUARY, 2023

## Medical Device Parks

## 363. SHRI RAJIV PRATAP RUDY:

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

- (a) whether the Ministry has any scheme regarding setting up of Medical Device Parks in the country and if so, the details thereof with the budget allocated, released and utilized for the purpose;
- (b) the number of Medical Device Parks set up so far, State/UT-wise along with the investment made and advantages accrued;
- (c) whether the Government has approved setting up of more parks and if so, the details thereof, State/ UT-wise with the timeline drawn for its completion; and
- (d) whether the Government has received any proposal to establish Medical Device Parks in various States including Bihar and if so, the details thereof alongwith their current status, Statewise?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): Department of Pharmaceuticals is implementing the scheme 'Promotion of Medical Devices Parks' which provides for financial assistance for creation of Common Infrastructure Facilities (CIFs) in four Medical Device Parks being developed by State Governments. The maximum financial assistance for one Medical Device Park is Rs. 100 crores, for the creation of  common  infrastructure  facilities  which  can  help  create  a  conducive  ecosystem for manufacturing of medical devices in the parks. The Department received proposals from 16 States/Union Territories under the Scheme. However, no proposal was received from the State of Bihar.

The States of Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh, have been selected under the scheme (Rs. 100 crores each) for the Medical Device Parks in these 4 States. The first installment of Rs. 30 crores each has been released to the four selected States.

Besides  above  mentioned  four  Medical  Devices  Parks,  the  Department  has  also supported the proposal of Andhra Pradesh Medtech Zone Limited (AMTZ), Andhra Pradesh by sanctioning financial assistance of Rs. 25 crores for development of state-of-the-art facility for Testing of the superconducting magnetic coils.

There is no proposal to give financial support to more number of medical device parks.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 361 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-03
Subject: Passport Office in Gondia
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Sunil Baburao Mendhe

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

ANSWERED ON- 03/02/2023

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-361

## PASSPORT OFFICE IN GONDIA

† 361. SHRI SUNIL BABURAO MENDHE Will the Minister of  EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state :(a) whether the Government proposes to open a passport office in Gondia; (b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN) (a to c) Ministry in association with Department of Posts (DOP) had announced in the year 2017 opening of Passport Kendras at the Head Post Offices (HPO)/ Post Offices (PO) in the country called Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) in each Lok Sabha Constituency where there is no Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or a POPSK.  Under the above mentioned policy, a POPSK at Bhandara is functional at Bhandara-Gondiya Lok Sabha Constituency.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 359 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-03
Subject: Setting up of Tribunals
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: L.S. Tejasvi Surya

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.359 ANSWERED ON 03/02/2023

## SETTING UP OF TRIBUNALS

## 359. SHRI L.S. TEJASVI SURYA:

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

- (a) the number of tribunals set up in the country under Article 323-A and B of the Constitution, State-wise;
- (b)  the  number  of  tribunals  set  up  following  legislations  or  any  other method/treaty/agreement, State-wise;
- (c  )  the  number  of  tribunals  presently  functioning  and  those  discontinued, State-wise;
- (d) the number of tribunals with vacancies, State-wise; and
- (e) the total expenditure incurred by the Government year-wise over the last five years in operating such tribunals?

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

(a)  to  (e):  As  per  Tribunals  Reforms  Act,  2021,  there  are  sixteen  functional Tribunals, which are administered under respective Acts by different Ministries/Departments/State  Governments.  Under  Article  323A  and  323B  of the Constitution, the State Governments are also empowered to set up Tribunals for  adjudicating  disputes  in  the  respective  States.  The  Central  Government  is not mandated to administer the Tribunals, set up by the State Governments and hence no data on State wise Tribunals and expenses incurred on administering them is maintained by the Central Government.

As  per  Finance  Act,  2017  and  the  Tribunals  Reforms  Act,  2021,  thirteen Tribunals have since been discontinued by the Central Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 358 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-03
Subject: Fee structure for UG and PG Courses
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Vinayak Bhaurao Raut, Hema Malini, Arvind Ganpat Sawant

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.358 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 03 RD  FEBRUARY, 2023

## FEE STRUCTURE FOR UG AND PG COURSES

## 358. SHRI VINAYAK RAUT: SHRIMATI HEMA MALINI: SHRI ARVIND GANPAT SAWANT:

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

- (a) Whether the Government decides fee structure for Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG)courses in private medical colleges and if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise;
- (b)  Whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  students  belonging  to  middle  class  and  economically  weaker sections are unable to pursue their studies in the Medical UG and PG courses due to high fee structure;
- (c)  If  so,  the  measures  taken  by  the  Government  to  rationalise  the fee  of  medical  UG and PG courses to bring it at affordable level;
- (d)  whether  there  is  a  provision  of  levying  Government  approved  fee  on  50  per  cent seats/students  in  private  medical  colleges,  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  if  not,  from  which academic session/ year it is likely to be   implemented;
- (e) The number of students benefitted/to be benefitted from these guidelines every year; and
- (f)  Whether  there  has  been  an  unprecedented  increase  in  the  number  of  seats  in  the  medical colleges during recent years and if so, the details thereof?

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

## (DR BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

(a) to (f): Clause (i) of Sub-section (1) of Section 10 of National Medical Commission Act, 2019 provides for framing of guidelines for determination of fees and all other charges in respect of fifty percent (50%) of seats in private medical institutions and deemed to be universities which are governed under the provisions of the Act. Accordingly, National Medical Commission has framed the guidelines and the same were issued on 03.02.2022.

The government has increased number of medical colleges and subsequently increased MBBS seats. There is an increase of 69% in Medical Colleges from 387 before 2014 to 654 as of now. Further, there is an increase of 94% in MBBS seats from 51348 before 2014 to 99763 as of now and increase of 107% in PG seats from 31185 before 2014 to 64559 as of now.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 353 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-03
Subject: Increasing Cases of Sub-Standard Medical Implants
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Ramcharan Bohra

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†353 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03 RD  FEBRUARY, 2023

## INCREASING CASES OF SUB-STANDARD MEDICAL IMPLANTS

†353: SHRI RAMCHARAN BOHRA:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  cognizance  of  the  increasing  cases  of  sub-standard medical implants in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  the  measures being taken by the Government to make the manufacturers and importers accountable for sub-standard medical implants; and
- (d) the details of the Rules and regulatory conditions for ensuring safety of the patients in this regard?

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

(a) to (d): As  per  provisions  of  Medical  Device  Rules  (MDR),  2017  Central  Drugs Standard  Control  Organisation  (CDSCO)  investigates  individual  complaints  as  and  when received for further action.

Manufacture  and  import  of  medical  devices  in  the  country  are  regulated  under  the provisions of the MDR, 2017. The manufacturer and importer of medical devices is required to fulfill the requirements as per the said rules which includes conditions of the manufacturing/import license, manufacturing information, safety data, labeling and instruction for use, post marketing surveillance data etc.

The products are required to conform to the standards prescribed under Rule 7 of the MDR,  2017.  As  per  the  rule,  a  manufacturer  has  to  comply  with  the  Bureau  of  Indian Standards  (BIS).  If  these  are  not  available  then  manufacturer  has  to  comply  International Organization  for  Standardization  (ISO)  /  International  Electrotechnical  Commission  (IEC) standards.  If  ISO/IEC  standards  are  not  available  then  manufacturer  has  to  comply  with pharmacopoeial/ manufacturer validated standards.

Further,  manufactures/  importers  of  the  medical  devices  needs  to  comply  with  the requirements of Quality management System as prescribed under Fifth Schedule of the MDR, 2017 including the requirement of plant master file and device master file etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 352 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-03
Subject: Airborne Helmets
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Manish Tewari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 352

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03 rd  February, 2023

## AIRBORNE HELMETS

## 352. SHRI MANISH TEWARI:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a)    whether  airborne  helmets  procured  for  special  forces  malfunctioned  and  resulting  in injuries to troops, if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether the aforesaid airborne helmets were procured after due testing and checks;
- (c)  if so, the details thereof alongwith the reports of test done and the cost of the procurement in this regard;
- (d)    whether  the  Government  proposes  to take any action against  the  manufacturers  of  the airborne helmets for supplying faulty helmets; and
- (e)  if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE

IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

- (a) to (c):  While conducting Para Jumps, some of the units reported minor injuries to Para Troopers  while  using  the  Airborne  Helmets  during  the  year  2022.  The  item  was  trial evaluated in the year 2016 by Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (MoD) Army and  Ballistic  Testing  of  samples  was  done  at  Terminal  Ballistics  Research  Laboratory (TBRL),  Chandigarh.  Airborne  Helmets,  based  on  Technical  Specifications  obtained  after trials,  were  duly  inspected  by  the  Authority  Holding  Sealed  Particulars  (AHSP)  i.e. Controllerate of Quality Assurance (General Stores), Kanpur and procurement was undertaken  post  clearance  by  the  AHSP.  The  Airborne  Helmets  were  found  suitable  for induction after  being  trial  evaluated  by  the  Indian  Army.  The  Contract for  procurement of Ballistic Helmets at a cost of Rs. 170.81 crores was signed in December, 2016.
- (d) & (e):  Necessary proceedings have been initiated in the matter to take suitable action as per laid down policy on the subject.

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(SHRI AJAY BHATT)