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Lok Sabha Question No. 1675 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: Full Fledged Embassy
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Annasaheb Shankar Jolle, L.S. Tejasvi Surya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1675

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.02.2022

## FULL FLEDGED EMBASSY

## 1675.    SHRI ANNASAHEB SHANKAR JOLLE:

## SHRI L.S. TEJASVI SURYA:

Will the Minister of External Affairs be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of countries in which the Government has a full-fledged embassy (or high commission), consulate and regional consulate, continent-wise;
- (b) the   number   of   Indian   Government   officers   who   are   presently working in such embassies, consulates and regional consultates;
- (c) whether the Government has worked on increasing its diplomatic presence across the globe since 2014, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the measures taken/being taken by the Government to ensure 100 percent diplomatic coverage in all embassies?

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

## [SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN]

(a)  & (b)      There   are   currently   202   operational   Indian   Missions   in   all continents   which   includes   Embassies,   High   Commissions,   Permanent Missions, Permanent Delegations, Assistant High Commissions, Consulates and Representative Offices. These Missions are in 141 countries [Africa: 43; Asia: 43; Europe: 33; North America: 8; South America: 10; Oceania: 4]. These diplomatic missions are manned by about 1000 Government of India officers.

(c) Yes,   since   2014,   22   new   Indian   diplomatic   Missions   have   been established   in   Indonesia   (Indian   Mission   to   ASEAN,   Jakarta),   Iraq   (CGI Erbil), Bangladesh (AHCI Khulna, & AHCI Sylhet), Malta, Rwanda, Burkina Faso, Republic of Congo, Republic of Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, Djibouti, Eswatini, Eritrea, Cameroon, Sao T ome & Principe, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Mauritania, T ogo, Estonia, Dominican Republic and Paraguay.

(d) Vacancies   at   Diplomatic   or   Consular   levels   in   Indian   Missions abroad are regularly reviewed and officers appointed. Generally, gaps between the departure of incumbents and the arrival of their successors are kept to a minimum. However, as the posting chains often involve several officers, on some occasions, Missions/Posts abroad may face some short-term vacancies.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1674 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: Farming of Herbs
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Sanjay Haribhau Jadhav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1674 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11/02/2022

## FARMING OF HERBS

## †1674.  SHRI SANJAY JADHAV:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

- a) whether  the  Government  has  formulated  any  draft  Scheme  for  encouraging  of  farming  of herbs in view of the demand at domestic and international level;
- b) if so, the details thereof;
- c) whether the Government is contemplating to provide assistance for farming of herbs and if so, the details thereof;
- d) whether any areas have been identified for farming of herbs; and
- e) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise?

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

- (a) & (b) Yes, Ministry of Ayush,Government of India has formulated a draft scheme namely 'Pradhan  Mantri  VRIKSH  AYUSH  Yojana'  for  encouraging  of  farming  of  herbs  in  view  of  the demand at domestic and international level.The scheme aims to promote Cultivation of Medicinal Plant,  Post-harvest  management  and  Marketing  support  by  involving  farmers  and  the  AYUSH industry.The proposed scheme has been submitted for the approval of the Cabinet.
- (c) Yes, Under the proposed schemenamely 'Pradhan Mantri VRIKSH AYUSH Yojana', there is a provision for financial assistance for cultivation of medicinal plants and establishment of Postharvest Management Infrastructure.
- (d) & (e) No, The proposed scheme has been submitted for the approval of the Cabinet.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1673 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: Mahila Shakti Kendra
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Chandra Prakash Joshi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 1673

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.02.2022

## MAHILA SHAKTI KENDRA

†1673. SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI:

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

- (a) the details of the work done under the Mahila Shakti Kendra scheme in Rajasthan during the last three years;
- (b) the amount allocated and spent under the said scheme during the said period; and
- (c) the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on this scheme along with the steps taken by the Government to deal with it?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Various activities and initiatives have been undertaken in Rajasthan under MSK Scheme to achieve objectives of the scheme.  The details of the initiatives are as under:
1. To  ensure  convergence  of  various  departments  and  stakeholders,  District  Task Forces (DTF) and Block Task Forces (BTF) have been formed in the districts.
2. Orientation  and  training  of  different  stakeholders  on  various  women  related schemes and programmes.
3. In order to communicate the message of the schemes and to generate awareness in the community,  various awareness generation activities were undertaken.
4. National Girl Child Day celebrated on 24th January in all districts.
5. International Women Day celebrated on 8th March in all districts.
6. Initiatives  were  taken  to  empower  the  adolescent  girls  on  social,  health  and economic aspects.
- (b)       The amount released under the Scheme to the State of Rajasthan during the last three year is as under:
- (c)        The  implementation  of  scheme  has  been  affected  due  to  pandemic  situation because  gatherings  were  not  allowed  and  one  to  one  contact  was  also  restricted. However, the Government has taken appropriate steps as per COVID-19 guidelines and protocol to ensure implementation of various activities under the scheme.

| Financial Year            |   2018-19 |   2019-20 |   2020-21 |
|---------------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| Amount released (In Lakh) |    278.24 |     40.65 |      9.38 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1672 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: Defence Canteen Facility to Dependents of ExServicemen
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Keshari Devi Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1672

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH  FEBRUARY, 2022

## DEFENCE CANTEEN FACILITY TO DEPENDENTS OF EX- SERVICEMEN

## 1672. SHRIMATI KESHARI DEVI PATEL:

## Will the Minister of DEFENCE

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  dependents  of  Ex-servicemen  are  entitled  to  avail  canteen  facility  from  any defence canteen;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Ministry has issued any order to all defence canteens to allow dependents of the handicapped soldiers for purchasing goods and liquor from any canteen;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether the manager of some canteens, particularly headquarters' canteen, New Delhi have shown their unwillingness to give goods and liquor to the dependents; and
- (f) if so, the steps being taken in this regard?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI AJAY BHATT)

(a) & (b):  Yes, Sir.  The following dependents of Ex-Servicemen are entitled to avail canteen facilities from any defence canteen on the basis of verification by Unit Run Canteens (URCs) through official records:

- (i)   Dependent parents of Armed Forces personnel (serving and retired)
- (ii)   Daughter,  upto  25  years  of  age  or  till  getting  married  (whichever  is  earlier).    Dependent unmarried / widow / divorcee daughters irrespective of age.
- (iii)  Son, upto 25 years of age or till getting employed (whichever is earlier).

(c)  &  (d):  Yes,  Sir.    Advisory  has  been  issued  to  all  canteens  to  permit  dependents  of handicapped soldiers for purchasing goods & liquor from any canteen.

- (e) & (f):  No, Sir.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1670 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: Production of lab Grown Meat
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Vishnu Dutt Sharma

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1670 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 th  FEBRUARY, 2022

## PRODUCTION OF LAB GROWN MEAT

## 1670. SHRI VISHNU DATT SHARMA:

- Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government is planning to approve the production and sale of lab grown meat with a view to reducing the slaughtering of animals and carbon footprints, as is being done by Singapore; (b) if so, the details thereof; 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): Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has informed that it has not received any application for approval of lab grown meat.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1669 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: Construction of Ports in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Balashowry Vallabbhaneni

## GOVERNMENT  OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING  AND WATERWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARREO  QUESTION NO. 1669 ANSWERED ON 1110212022

## CONSTRUCTION OF PORTS IN ANDHRA PRADESH

1 669. SHRI BALASHOWRY VALLABHANENI.

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- (a) whether  in view of  'Act East Policy" the Government  proposes to develop  more ports on the Eastern  side of the country' if so, the details  thereof;
- (b) whether it has come to the notice of the Government  that Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board has proposed to construct  ports namely Ramayapatnam,  Bhavanapadu  and Machilipatnam  and if so, the details thereof,  and
- (c) the details  of financial  and other helps being extended to the Government  of Andhra Pradesh for early completion  of the said ports?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF PORTS, SHIPPING  AND WATERWAYS (SHRI SARBANANDA  SONOWAL)

(a)TheSagarmalaprogrammeistheflagshipprogrammeoftheMinistryofPorts, Shipping  and Waterways to promote port-led development in the country through harnessinglndia'sT,500kmlongcoastline,l4,500kmofpotentiallynavigable waterways  and strategic  location  on key international  maritime  trade routes.  As a part of Sagarmala  Programme, more than 800 projects at an estimated  cost of around  5.54 lakh crore have been identified  for implementation  during 2015 to 2035 across all coastal states on Eastern  and Western  side of the country' Sagarmala  pro'iects includes  prolects from various categories such as modernisation of existing ports and terminals, new ports, terminals, RoRo & tourism  ietties'  enhancement  of port connectivity,  inland  waterways,  lighthouse tourism,  ind ustrialization  around  port, skill development,  technology centres,  etc.

(b) & (c)Yes  Sir, Government of Andhra Pradesh has informed that they have decided to develop  three new ports in the state viz. (1) Ramayapatnam, (2) Machilipatnam  and (3) Bhavanapadu.  However,  Under Sagarmala  programme,  no financial assistance has been provided  to Government of Andhra  pradesh  for development of these three non-major  ports.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1668 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: Port Services
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah, Pushpendra Singh Chandel

## GOVERNMENT  OF INDIA

## MINISTRY  OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO. 1668 ANSWERED ON 1110212022

## PORT SERVICES

1668. SHRIMATI  MALA RAJYA LAXMI SHAH: SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA  SINGH CHANDEL:

Will the Minister  of PORTS,  SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state: rril{,  +d  qfu-{i{  efu  qoqFf  {fr

- (a) whether the Government proposes  to expand ports and improve the services being provided  by the ports located  in the States of South lndia;
- (b) whether the Government  in joint venture with Sri Lanka has proposed  the construction  and management of South lndian ports; and
- (c) if so, the details  thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS (SHRI  SARBANANDA  SONOWAL)

- (a) Expansion,  modernization and upgradation  of Major Ports in the country is an ongoing  process  to keep the ports abreast with new technologies and also to promote trade and cargo. This is done through various  infrastructure  projects conceived by the ports. Most of these  projects,  after award are executed as per the relevant contractual timelines. These projects are monitored regularly at various levels in the concerned organisations  as well as in the Ministry to ensure timely completion  of the projects.
- (b) No, Sir.
- (c) Does not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1664 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: Road Construction Projects
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Sarmistha Sethi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1664

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH  FEBRUARY, 2022

## ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

## 1664. SHRIMATI SARMISTHA SETHI:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of road construction projects implemented in the country by the Ministry during the last three years, State-wise;
- (b) whether the Government has received complaints regarding dilapidated condition of roads maintained by the Border Roads Organisation; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the action 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)  The details of road length constructed by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) during last three years, state-wise, are as under:

| Sl.   | State / UT        | Road Length Completed (Km)   | Road Length Completed (Km)   | Road Length Completed (Km)   |
|-------|-------------------|------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------------------|
| No.   |                   | 2018-19                      | 2019-20                      | 2020-21                      |
| 1.    | A&NIsland         | 1.77                         | 2.43                         | 1.83                         |
| 2.    | Arunachal Pradesh | 93.24                        | 102.14                       | 149.98                       |
| 3.    | Himachal Pradesh  | 28.84                        | 36.23                        | 55.17                        |
| 4.    | Manipur           | 6.87                         | 6.25                         | 7.88                         |
| 5.    | Mizoram           | 10.00                        | 13.76                        | 10.36                        |
| 6.    | Nagaland          | 13.75                        | 12.49                        | 15.75                        |
| 7.    | Rajasthan         | 81.44                        | 83.60                        | 107.99                       |
| 8.    | Sikkim            | 37.15                        | 39.38                        | 69.46                        |
| 9.    | Uttarakhand       | 52.84                        | 83.71                        | 144.41                       |
| 10.   | UT of J&K         | 119.73                       | 96.86                        | 135.04                       |
| 11.   | UT of Ladakh      | 102.14                       | 145.25                       | 135.49                       |
| 12.   | West Bengal       | -                            | -                            | 13.23                        |
| Total | Total             | 547.77                       | 622.10                       | 846.59                       |

(b) & (c):  No complaints have been received by Government regarding dilapidated condition of roads maintained by the Border Roads Organisation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1663 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: Delay in Disbursal of Compensation
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Dushyant Singh, K. Muraleedharan

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1663 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.02.2022

## DELAY IN DISBURSAL OF COMPENSATION

†1663. SHRI DUSHYANT SINGH: SHRI K. MURALEEDHARAN:

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

- a) whether the Government has any data on the COVID-19 victims, if so, the details thereof;
- b) the total amount disbursed by the Government as compensation to the family of COVID-19 victims;
- c) whether the Government is aware of delay in disbursal of compensation of Rs. 50,000 to the family members of deceased COVID-19 victims by States/UTs, if so, the details thereof;
- d) the number of deaths occurred in each State/UT due to COVID-19 till date along with the applications received from family members of the deceased persons and the compensation paid to such applicants till date, State/UT-wise;
- e) whether  the  Government  has  reviewed  the  reasons  for  delay  in  disbursal  of  money  to beneficiaries,  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  steps  taken  by  States/UTs  to  inculcate awareness regarding compensation; and
- f) whether the States/UTs have allocated/have been allocated any special funds for disbursal of ex-gratia compensation, if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise?

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE

## ANSWER ( DR BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

(a) to (f): Ministry of Health & Family Welfare maintains data on COVID-19 deaths as reported by States.

In  pursuance  of  the  Hon'ble  Supreme  Court  Judgement  dated  30 th June  2021,  Government  of India  through  National  Disaster  Management  Authority  (NDMA)  has  issued  'Guidelines  to provide for ex-gratia assistance to kin of the deceased by COVID-19'. NDMA has recommended an amount of Rs. 50,000/- per deceased person as ex-gratia assistance, subject to cause of death certified as COVID-19.

The ex-gratia assistance is provided by States from State Disaster Response Funds. Distribution of relief is the responsibility of the State/UT Government concerned.

In  order  to  facilitate  the  State  Governments  to  have  enough  funds  in  their  SDRF,  the  Central Government has released, both the instalments of the Central share of the SDRF amounting to ₹17,747.20 crores to States. After incorporating the State's share amounting to ₹5,439.20 crores, State  Governments  have  an  amount  of  ₹23,186.40  crores  in  SDRF  during  the  financial  year 2021-22, in addition to the amount of opening balance available in their SDRF.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1661 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: Regional Benches of Supreme Court
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Sujay Radhakrishna Vikhepatil

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1661

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 11.02.2021

## Regional Benches of Supreme Court

## 1661. DR. SUJAY RADHAKRISHNA VIKHE PATIL:

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

- (a) whether Law Commissions (95th, 120th, 125th and 229th) recommendations to  set  up  regional  benches  of  Supreme  Court  has  resulted  in  instituting  of any assessments or surveys, if so, the details thereof and if not the reason therefor;
- (b) whether regional benches are being set up in the States of Maharashtra, West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh and if so, details thereof and if not the reason therefor;
- (c) the funds released to the said States for providing infrastructure facility in this regard; and
- (d) the details of funds estimated for completion of these projects along with the amount spent till date?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE

## (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

- (a): Article  130  of  the  Constitution  of  India  provides  that  the  Supreme  Court shall sit in Delhi or in such other place or places as the Chief Justice of India may, with the approval of the President, from time to time, appoint.

The  Eleventh  Law  Commission  in  its  125

th

Report  titled  'The  Supreme

Court - A Fresh Look', submitted in 1988, reiterated the recommendations made by Tenth Law Commission in its 95

th

Report for splitting the Supreme Court into two namely (i) Constitutional Court at Delhi and (ii) Court of appeal or Federal

Court sitting in North, South, East, West and Central India. The Eighteenth Law

Commission in its 229

th

Report hadalso suggested that a Constitutional Benchbe set up at Delhi and fourCassation Benches be set up in the Northern region at Delhi,

Southern  region  at  Chennai/Hyderabad,  Eastern  region  at  Kolkata  and  Western region at Mumbai.

The matter was referred to the Chief Justice of India, who has informed that after  consideration  of  the  matter,  the  Full  Court  in  its  meeting  held  on  18

th

February, 2010, found no justification for setting up of Benches of the Supreme

Court outside Delhi.

In Writ Petition WP(C) No. 36/2016 on establishment of National Court of

Appeal, the Supreme Court vide its judgment dated 13.07.2016 deemed it proper to refer

the aforementioned

issue to

Constitutional

Bench pronouncement. The matter is sub-judice in the Supreme Court.

(b): No Sir.

(c) & (d): Do not arise.

for authoritative

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1660 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: CGHS facilities in Karnataka
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Prajwal Revanna

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1660 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH  FEBRUARY, 2022

## CGHS FACILITIES IN KARNATAKA

## 1660. SHRI PRAJWAL REVANNA:

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

- (a)  the  number  of  CGHS  beneficiaries/subscribers  in  Mangalore,  Belgaum,  Hubli-Dharwad  and  Gulbarga cities of Karnataka;
- (b)  whether the Government proposes to set up CGHS wellness centres in these cities of Karnataka;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) the current status of proposed CGHS wellness center in Mysore city; and
- (e) the time by when it is likely to be operational?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (e):  Mangalore,  Belgaum, Hubli-Dharwad and Gulbarga in Karnataka are not CGHS covered cities. Opening of new CGHS Wellness Centre(s) is as per extant norms and subject to availability of resources. CGHS Wellness Centre at Mysore is approved.

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