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Lok Sabha Question No. 1705 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: Under-construction Sainik Schools
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Devji Mansingram Patel, Ranjeetsingh Naik Nimbalkar, Sudhakar Tukaram Shrangre, Sunil Kumar Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1705

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH  FEBRUARY, 2022

## UNDER-CONSTRUCTION SAINIK SCHOOLS

1705.  SHRI DEVJI M. PATEL:

SHRI RANJEETSINGH HINDURAO NAIK NIMBALKAR: SHRI SUDHAKAR TUKARAM SHRANGARE: SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SINGH:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government had announced in the General Budget 2021 to open 100 new Sainik Schools and if so, the name of places where the said schools have been opened, State/UT-wise;
- (b) the number of sanctioned Sainik Schools under construction in the country,  year-wise and place-wise;
- (c) the norms regarding the requirement of total area of land, building, laboratory etc., fixed for opening such schools and the total capital expenditure as well as estimated running expenditure to  be  incurred  along  with  the  total  amount  of  assistance/grant  likely  to  be  provided  by  the Government in this regard;
- (d)  the  details  of  Sainik  schools  sanctioned  and  operational  in  Maharashtra,  Rajasthan  and Jharkhand, district-wise;
- (e)  whether it is proposed to open Sainik schools in Satara and Solapur districts under Madha Parliamentary  Constituency  and  Latur  district  of  Maharashtra  as  well  as  Chatra,  Latehar  or Palamu districts of Jharkhand; and
- (f) 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

(SHRI AJAY BHATT)

(a) to (f) The Government has approved the initiative of setting up of 100 new Sainik Schools in partnership with NGOs/private schools and States to be set up under the aegis of Sainik Schools Society, Ministry of Defence. Based upon the approval, applications have been invited by Sainik

Schools Society, Ministry of Defence through web portal http://sainikschool.ncog.gov.in from all willing partners. Applications received are subject to short-listing for approval based on meeting of  qualifying  requirements  framed  for  the  purpose  and  agreeing  to  the  approval  by-laws  and signing  of  the  Memorandum  of  Agreement  with  the  Sainik  Schools  Society.  Government  of India  will  provide  an  annual  support,  on  Merit-Cum-Means,  of  up  to  50%  fee  (subject  to  an upper limit of Rs 40,000/- per student per annum) for up to 50% of class strength (subject to an upper limit of 50 students per class per annum) for the approved school.

The scheme for opening of 100 New Sainik Schools is open to all Private/NGOs/State Govt Schools in all states and union territories. Communication has been sent to government of all States/UTs, including Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Jharkhand, to sensitize and encourage any willing schools, within their jurisdictions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1704 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: Effectiveness of Two Child Policy
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Badruddin Ajmal

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.1704 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH  FEBRUARY, 2022

## EFFECTIVENESS OF TWO CHILD POLICY

## 1704.   SHRI M. BADRUDDIN AJMAL:

Will the MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  bring  two  child  policy,  if  so,  whether  the  Union Government  has  been  informed  by  various  States  including  Assam  before  framing  laws  on population control for making provision of stringent action against those who would not follow two child policy;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether in view of the Government, such a law would be more effective in population control or awareness and education may play vital role in this regard; and
- (d) whether the Government is aware of the fact that such law failed in China at various levels forcing it to change its policy 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 (d)

The  Government  is  implementing  the  Family  Planning  programme  in  line  with  the  policy framework of population stabilization as envisaged in the National Population Policy (NPP2000 ),  by creating a robust service delivery and demand side mechanism to address the unmet needs for family planning.

The programme received a further boost through holistic and comprehensive planning under the National Health Mission (NHM) .

The National Health Policy (NHP) 2017 also provides policy guidance and sets out indicative, quantitative goals and objectives for population stabilization.

As a result of the Government's initiatives:

-  The Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has declined to 2.0 in 2019-21 (NFHS 5) which is below replacement level.
-  31 out of 36 States/ UTs have achieved replacement level fertility of 2.1 or less (NFHS 5).
-  The Modern Contraceptive usage has increased to 56.5% (NFHS 5).
-  The Unmet Need for Family Planning has declined to 9.4% (NFHS 5).
-  The Crude Birth Rate (CBR) has declined to 19.7 in 2019 (SRS).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1702 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: Prices of Fertilizers
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Rahul Kaswan

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1702 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 11.02.2022

## Prices of Fertilizers

## +1702: SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government has received any requests to reduce the prices of fertilizers in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the response of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): With regard to urea, no such request has been received. With regard to Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers, few references regarding increase in prices of fertilizers causing hardships to the farmers were received in this Department and in these references it was requested to reduce the prices of P&K Fertilizers.
- (c): The increase in international prices of raw materials and finished products, has been absorbed by the Government of India by increasing subsidy on DAP and other P&k fertilizers twice in the current financial year 2021-22 in order to maintain the MRP of DAP and most consumed P&k fertilizers affordable and to ensure adequate and timely availability of fertilizers to the farmers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1699 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: Generic Version of Remdesivir
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: P.R. Natarajan

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1699 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 th  FEBRUARY, 2022

## GENERIC VERSION OF REMDESIVIR

## 1699. SHRI NATARAJAN P.R.:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state: (a) whether a prominent Indian drug company has developed a generic version of Remdesivir an anti  viral  drug  which  has  been  showing  efficacy  in  treating  COVID-19,  if  so,  the  details thereof; (b) whether the Government proposes to give approval for issue of compulsory licences to the manufacturers  of  generic  version  of  Remdesivir,  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and,  if  not,  the reasons therefor; (c) whether the Government is exporting the Anti Viral Drugs Remdesivir of generic version to USA, if so, the details thereof and the number of doses exported as on date; (d)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  Remdesivir  is  being  stocked  by  USA,  if  so,  the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and (e)  the  action  taken/being  taken  to  reduce  export  of  Remdesivir  drug  to  meet  the  domestic

- demand?

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

- (a)  to  (e):  Remdesivir  is  a  patented  drug,  manufactured  in  India  under  voluntary  licenses granted by patent holder Gilead Life Sciences US, to seven Indian Pharmaceutical companies.

As per information received from Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), export license has been given to 02 firms for export of 3600 vials remdesivir to the USA. Further, the export of Remdesivir is under restricted category.

As informed by Ministry of External Affairs, as per publicly available information, the US had bought large supplies of Remdesivir from US company Gilead in June-July 2020.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1690 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: Drone attack in UAE
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Ravneet Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1690 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.02.2022

## DRONE ATTACK IN UAE

## 1690. SHRI RAVNEET SINGH BITTU:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken note of the recent drone attack in United Arab Emirates (UAE) in which two Indian nationals have been killed;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether   the   Government   has   taken   up   the   matter   with   UAE authorities and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the measures taken by the Government to provide protection to Indian nationals abroad from such terror attacks in future?

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

## [SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN]

(a) & (b) On 17 January 2022, there was a terror attack on an oil storage depot in Musaffah area close to Abu Dhabi in which three people, including   two   Indian   nationals,   lost   their   lives.   Both   deceased   Indian nationals belonged to the State of Punjab. Of the six injured, 2 were Indian nationals, who were immediately treated for injuries.

(c) & (d) On 18 January 2022, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar received   a   telephone   call   from   the   Foreign   Minister   of   the   UAE,   His Highness Sheikh Abdulla bin Zayed Al Nahyan to convey the Government of UAE's deepest condolences to the Government of India on the death of two Indian nationals. EAM condemned the terror attack in the strongest terms and appreciated the immediate assistance provided by the UAE authorities in responding to the tragic incident. EAM also conveyed India's strong solidarity with UAE in the face of such an attack.

Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi has worked closely with the UAE authorities, including officials from the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), for repatriation of the mortal remains of the two deceased Indian nationals. The mortal remains were repatriated on 21 January 2022 and cremation was completed on the same day in their respective home towns.

Government of India accords the highest priority  to  the  safety, security and well-being of Indian citizens abroad. Government continues to   keep   a   close   watch   on   developments,   issues   advisories   whenever required and engages with the authorities of other countries to ensure the safety and security of Indian nationals abroad.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1689 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: Presence of Microplastics in Food Chain
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Ramya  Haridas

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1689 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 th  FEBRUARY, 2022

## PRESENCE OF MICROPLASTICS IN FOOD CHAIN

## 1689. MS. RAMYA HARIDAS:

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

- (a) the details of research being undertaken on various aspects of presence of microplastics in food chain;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  health  risks associated  to  humans  due  to microplastics found in food chain, if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  validates  international  health  bodies  work  on  presence  of microplastics in placenta, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d)  the  time  by  when  the  regulations  are  likely  to  be  notified  by  the  Government  in  this regard;
- (e) if not, whether the Government proposes to conduct any such study in this regard; and
- (f) the details of institutions involved in such research work?

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

(a)  to  (f):  Food  Safety  and  Standards  Authority  of  India  (FSSAI)  and  Indian  Council  of Medical Research (ICMR) have informed that no research has been carried out in this regard. ICMR has also informed that as per literature, opinions on the safety of plastics vary widely; scientific consensus on product safety is elusive and there is no estimation of risk of chronic ingestion  of  contaminants  from  food  packaging  and  public-health  impact  or  potential negative impacts that might result from that ingestion.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1687 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: Audiometry Labs for Divyangs
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Hemant Patil

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1687 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.02.2022

## AUDIOMETRY LABS FOR DIVYANGS

## 1687 SHRI HEMANT SRIRAM PATIL:

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

- a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  open  new  Audiometry  Labs  in  the  country  to facilitate deaf and dumb Divyang people and if so, details thereof, State/ UT-wise;
- b) whether an Audiometry Lab is proposed in Hingoli civil hospital of Maharashtra; and
- c) if so, the details thereof?

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

## (a) to (c) :

Under the  umbrella  scheme  of  National  Health  Mission  (NHM),  the  Government  of  India implements  the  National  Programme  for  Prevention  and  Control  of  Deafness  (NPPCD) wherein  the  financial  and  technical  support  is  provided  to  States/  UTs  to  strengthen  their healthcare systems based on the requirements posed by the States/ UTs in their Programme Implementation Plans (PIPs) within their overall resource envelope.

As per the programme guidelines of NPPCD, there is a provision of financial support at a budget of Rs. 50 thousand for Community Health Centres (CHCs) and Rs. 20 thousand for Primary Health Centres (PHCs) every five year to develop institutional capacity for ear care services  by  providing  support  for  equipment  and  audiometry  instruments.  For  District Hospitals,  there  is  a  provision  of  financial  support  of  Rs.  20  Lakhs  for  equipments,  which includes  sound  treated  room  also.  No  proposal  has  been  received  from  the  State  of Maharashtra for Audiometry Lab in Civil Hospital,  Hingoli.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1681 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: Budgetary Allocation
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: S. Jothimani

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1681 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.02.2022 BUDGETARY ALLOCATION

## 1681.   MS. S. JOTHIMANI:

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

- (a) whether the Government has increased the budgetary allocation for the Ministry for crucial security programmes for women and children owing to the challenges faced by them during the pandemic, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  budget  allocation  for  the  POSHAN  Abhiyaan  has  been  raised  to strengthen nutritional content, delivery and outcome and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to ensure that the schemes for women and children are implemented efficiently and increase the number of beneficiaries?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b) Yes Madam. The details are annexed at Annexure-I .
- (c)  Review  of  policy  &  scheme  is  a  continuous  process  and  based  on  learnings, outcomes, suggestions and proposals, Government takes appropriate action from time to time.

To ensure better monitoring and efficient implementation, presently  in the XVth Finance  Commission Cycle,  all  the  schemes  for  women  and  children  of  the  Ministry have  been  clubbed  together  into  three  verticals,  viz.  (1)  Mission  Shakti,  for  safety, protection  and  empowerment  of  women;  (2)  Mission  Vatsalya,  for  protection  and welfare of children; and (3) Mission Poshan 2.0 for improving nutrition indicators in the country.

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Annexure-I Statement indicating budget allocation for the schemes of the Ministry

(Rs. In Crore)

| S.No.   | SCHEMES                          | BE 2021-22   |   BE 2022-23 |
|---------|----------------------------------|--------------|--------------|
| 1.      | Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 | 20105.00     |     20263.1  |
| 2.      | Mission Vatsalya 900.00          |              |      1472.17 |
| 3.      | Mission Shakti 3109.00           |              |      3184.11 |
|         | Total                            | 24114.00     |     24919.3  |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1680 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: Electoral Reforms
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Kavitha Malothu, Gaddam Ranjith Reddy, Venkatesh Netha Borlakunta, Dayakar Pasunoori, Ravneet Singh, Vijayakumar (alias) Vijay Vasanth

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1680

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, 11 TH FEBRUARY 2022

## ELECTORAL REFORMS

1680.:SHRIMATI KAVITHA MALOTHU:

DR. G. RANJITH REDDY:

SHRI VENKATESH NETHA BORLAKUNTA:

SHRI PASUNOORI DAYAKAR:

SHRI RAVNEET SINGH BITTU:

SHRI VIJAYAKUMAR (ALIAS) VIJAY VASANTH:

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

- (a)  The  Status  of  each  of  40  recommendations/proposals  regarding electoral  reforms  pending with  the  Ministry  along  with  the  period for which the above electoral reforms have been pending;
- (b) whether it is true that the Law Commission has sent a reminder in May, 2021  for  expeditious  consideration  of  proposals  relating  to  electoral reforms, if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  the  efforts  being  made  by  the  Ministry  to bring  in  amendments to the concerned laws;
- (d)  Whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  link  Aadhar  Card  with  Voter Identity Card as part of electoral reforms on the basis of recommendation  of  Election  Commission  of  India,  if  so,  the  details thereof along with the reasons therefor; and
- (e)  whether the Government proposes to bring any further changes as a part of electoral reforms to make the election process more transparent and people friendly, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): The Government of India has been receiving suggestions/recommendations on electoral reforms from time to time from

various bodies including the Election Commission of India (ECI), political parties,  eminent  persons,  etc.,  with  a  view  to  carry  out  further  reforms. However,  in  the  year  2013,  the  issue  of  electoral  reforms  in  its  entirety was referred to the Law Commission of India. The Law Commission has submitted its 244 th and 255 th Report containing various recommendations on electoral reforms, which are under consideration of the Government.

(b): No Sir.

(c) to (e): On the recommendation of the ECI the Election Laws(Amendment)  Act,  2021  (49  of  2021)  has  been  enacted  by  the Parliament  which, inter alia, envisages  linking  of  Electoral  Roll  with Aadhaarnumberto  curb  the  menace  of  multiple  enrolment  of  the  same person  in  different  places.  Further,  theElectoral  reforms  are  continuous and  ongoing  process  and  the  same  are  considered  and  implemented through various amendment Acts from time to time.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1679 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: Non fixation of COVID-19 Treatment Rates
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Deepak Baij

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1679 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11.02.2022

## NONFIXATION OF  COVID-19 TRAETMENT RATES

## 1679: SHRI DEEPAK BAIJ

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

- a) Whether the private hospital are charging arbitrary amount of money from the patients admitted for treatment  due to non -fixation of COVID-19 rates;
- b) If so ,the details thereof;
- c) Whether  the Government proposes to fix rates for private hospitals for the treatment of COVID19 patients so that the hospitals may not charge exorbitant rates for treatment from the general public ;and
- d) If so , the details  thereof ?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (d)  Ministry  of  Health  &  Family  Welfare  has  advised  States  to  create  and operationalize a network of COVID dedicated health facilities including taking services of private sector also to manage COVID-19 cases. Ministry of Health & FW has also advised States/UTs to prescribe reasonable rates of various COVID-19 related facilities/test etc. for the respective States/UTs. Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana has fixed testing and treatment packages for COVID-19 to be availed by all eligible beneficiaries in empanelled hospitals. States may utilize the provisions made under Clinical Establishment Act to check against private hospitals charging arbitrary amount of money from the patients.