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Lok Sabha Question No. 1470 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-10
Subject: Pharmacy Practice Regulation
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Abdul Khaleque

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1470 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 TH  FEBRUARY, 2023

## PHARMACY PRACTICE REGULATION

## 1470. SHRI ABDUL KHALEQUE:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to implement the Pharmacy  Practice Regulation, 2015 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government is aware of the fact that no State Government has implemented the said regulations so far and if so, the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (c) whether  the  Pharmacy  Council  of  India  proposes  to  conduct  Pharmacist  Exit  Exam especially for the Pharmacy Diploma-holders and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether  there  is  any  plan  to  allow  the  Doctor  of  Pharmacy  Graduate  (Pharm-D)  for prescribing medicines independently and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether there is any plan to post the Pharm-D Graduates in the Hospitals and Community Centres and if so, the details and the objective thereof?

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

(a) to (e): As informed by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), Pharmacy Practice Regulations, 2015 was  notified  on  15.01.2015.  As  on  date  States  of  Karnataka,  Kerala  and  Andhra  Pradesh  have implemented the  said  Regulations.  The  pursuance  is  done  by  the  PCI  with  State  Governments  / State Pharmacy Councils. The Diploma in Pharmacy Exit Examination Regulations, 2022 has been notified on 24.02.2022 by PCI. As per the Pharmacy Practice Regulations, 2015 and amendment thereafter,  there  is  a  provision  for  Pharm.D  graduates  for  working  in  the  Hospital  at  various positions. Further D.Pharm and B.Pharm are eligible to work as Community Pharmacists to provide patient  care  which  optimises  the  use  of  medication  and  promotes  health,  wellness  and  disease prevention  in  collaboration  with  physicians  and  other  health  care  professionals.  The  National Medical  Commission  has  informed  that  writing  a  prescription  is  dependent  on  examining  the patients and making a diagnosis & has not agreed to the proposal of PCI for writing of prescription to pharmacist.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1469 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-10
Subject: First Channel Assistance
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Suresh Kodikunnil

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-1469

ANSWERED ON- 10/02/2023

## FIRST CHANNEL ASSISTANCE

1469. SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH

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

(a) whether the Government has taken note of the reports that about 80,000 of Indian IT professionals, who are on non-immigrant work visas like H-1B and are L1, are being laid off from their employment and are facing acute crisis in the United States;

(b) if so, whether the Government would provide immediate help and assistance for these individuals through the diplomatic channels in any possible manner;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the Government is considering to establish professional and employment support cells in various embassies and consulates as a first channel of assistance for Indians abroad; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN)

(a to e) Government is aware of the issue of professionals having been laid off by US companies in recent months. Of these, a certain percentage is likely to be Indian nationals on H-1B and L1 visas.

Government of India has consistently raised issues relating to the movement of high skilled workers, including IT professionals, with the US Government. It has also been working with various stakeholders including industry organizations and business chambers on these issues.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1468 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-10
Subject: Demand for Container Shipping
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Komati Reddy Venkat Reddy, Manne Srinivas Reddy, Y. S. Avinash Reddy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO. 1468

ANSWERED ON 1OIO2I2O23

## DEMAND FOR CONTAINER SHIPPING

1468. SHRI KOMATI  REDDY VENKAT REDDY: SHRI MANNE SRINIVAS REDDY: SHRI Y.S. AVINASH REDDY:

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- (a) whether supply-chain disruptions are likely this year due to fewer sailings, longer transit time and strikes by workers  in various transport  segments,  amidst  demandsupply mismatches  and if so, the details thereof;  and
- (b) whether the global consumer  sentiment is weak due to higher interest rates, resurgence  of covid-19 virus and so on and any pick-up in the global economy may not boost the demand for container shipping services significanfly  and if so, the details thereof  and corrective steps being taken in thrs regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a)& (b) No Sir, no such information  is available  with this Ministry.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1465 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-10
Subject: PCPIR in Rajasthan
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Hanuman Beniwal, Arjunlal Meena

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

## LOK SABHA UN-STARRED QUESTION NO. 1465 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.02.2023

## PCPIR in Rajasthan

1465.  SHRI HANUMAN BENIWAL:

## SHRI ARJUN LAL MEENA:

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

- (a)      whether  the  proposal  sent  by  the  Government  of  Rajasthan  for  the establishment  of  petroleum,  chemical  and  petrochemical  investment  zone  in Barmer district of Rajasthan is under consideration before the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs;
- (b)   if so, the details and the current status there of; and
- (c)      the  time  by  which  the  said  proposal/project  is  likely  to  be  approved  by  the Government?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS

## (SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA)

(a)to(c):        The  proposal  received  from  Government  of  Rajasthan  for  setting  of Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Region (PCPIR) in Pachpadra, Barmer, Rajasthan has been examined by High Powered Committee (HPC). On 21.01.2022, HPC  has  recommended the proposal to Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) for its approval. The proposal has been sent for approval of CCEA on 21.03.2022. The matter is still under consideration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1464 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-10
Subject: Supply of Foodgrains to Anganwadi Centres
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Rahul Kaswan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN & CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1464 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.02.2023

## SUPPLY OF FOODGRAINS TO ANGANWADI CENTRES

## 1464. SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:

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

- (a) Whether  the  supply  of  food  grains  and  nutriment  to  Anganwadi  centres  for women and children is made by the contractors;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether complaints have received regarding quantity and quality of foodgrains and  nutrients  being  served  to  the  women  and  children  at  Anganwadi centres;
- (d) if so, the details thereof especially in Rajasthan and
- (e) The steps being taken by the Government for disposal of such complaints?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b).       Anganwadi Services Scheme is being implemented by respective State Governments/UT administrations. As far as foodgrains are concerned, foodgrains are allocated under the Wheat Based Nutrition Programme (WBNP) to States/UTs at the subsidized price not exceeding Rs. 3/- per kg for Rice, Rs. 2/- per kg for Wheat and Rs. 1/- per kg of coarse grains/Millets . Further, it is also added that this Ministry has issued Streamlining Guidelines dated 13.01.2021 on Quality Assurance, Roles and Responsibilities  of  Duty  Holders,  procedure  for  procurement,  integrating  AYUSH concepts  and  Data  Management  and  Monitoring  through  'Poshan  Tracker'  for transparency, efficiency and accountability in delivery of Supplementary Nutrition.

(c) to (e).     No such complaint have been received. However, As per streamlining guideline  dated  13.01.2013,  States/UTs  shall  ensure  the  quality  of  Supplementary Nutrition being provided with reference to the norms of food safety as well as nutrient composition. Supplementary Nutrition must conform to prescribed standards laid down under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and regulations made there under to ensure consistent quality and nutritive value per serving. States/UTs shall ensure the quality of Supplementary Nutrition being provided with reference to the norms of food safety as well as nutrient composition. Take-Home Ration (not raw ration), shall be tested from FSSAI owned/registered/empanelled/NABL accredited laboratory. In case of Hot Cooked Meal, it should be ensured that it is prepared in proper kitchen sheds having  adequate  sanitation  and  safe  drinking  water  so  as  to  maintain  hygienic conditions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1463 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-10
Subject: Pre Legislative Consultation Policy
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Karti P. Chidambaram

## GOVERNMENT OF INIDA MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE

## LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1463 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 10 TH  FEBRUARY, 2022

## Pre Legislative Consultation Policy

## 1463. SHRI KARTI P. CHIDAMBARAM:

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

(a) the  total  number  of  Bills  introduced  and  rules  notified  to  date  since  the inception  of  Pre  Legislative  Consultation  Policy  (PLCP)  in  2014,  of  which  the number of Bills and Rules complied with guidelines set in PLCP;

(b) the  total  number  of  Bills  introduced  and  Rules  notified  to  date  for  prior consultation for a period less than 30 days;

(c) whether there is a non-compliance of PLCP and if so, the reasons therefor; and

(d) the steps taken by the Government to enhance the legislative consultation process?

## A N S W E R MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) to (d): Sir, Legislative Department does not record information relating to compliance of Pre-Legislative Consultation. Hence, the question of having list of Bills introduced and Rules notified under the Pre Legislative Consultation Policy by Legislative Department does not arise.

Chapter 9 of the Manual of Parliamentary Procedure in the Government of India provides that the concerned Ministry/ Department has to formulate the legislative proposals  in  consultation  with  interested  persons  and  authorities  concerned, including holding discussion on the necessity for the proposed legislation and on all matters of substance to be embodied therein.

There is no non compliance of Pre Legislative Consultation Policy as paragraph 11 of the Pre-legislative consultation policy (PLCP) also gives sufficient leeway for the Ministry/ Department to eschew PLCP on the ground that it is not feasible or desirable so to do.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1461 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-10
Subject: Ban on Drastic Pesticides
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Sougata Ray

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

## DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICALS & PETROCHEMICALS

## LOK SABHA

## UN-STARRED QUESTION NO. 1461

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.02.2023

## Ban on Drastic Pesticides

1461.  PROF. SOUGATA RAY:

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

- (a)  whether the Government has taken any action to ban the use of drastic pesticides;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  the steps taken by the Government to reimburse the penalty awarded by Hon'ble Supreme Court on Endosulphan from the producers?

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

(a)to(b):      The  Government  of  India,  from  time  to  time  keeps  reviewing  the continued use  or otherwise of those pesticides  which  are  banned/severely restricted in other countries of the world due to their toxic concerns or have been reported  to  pose  harm  to  human  health  or  environment  in  our  country  or  other countries  of  the  world.  These  reviews  are  undertaken  by  constituting  Special Committees or through the Registration Committee. Based on the recommendations  of  these  committees  and  the  Registration  Committee,  the Government has banned, severely restricted, withdrawn and refused registration of many pesticides because of their toxicity. The details are enclosed as Annexure-I .

- (c):      There  is  no  provision  in  the  Insecticides  Act,  1968  for  providing  financial assistance for the victims of insecticides including Endosulphan from the producers. However, Registration Committee has stopped granting registration for import, manufacture of any technical and formulation product containing Endosulphan insecticides.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1458 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-10
Subject: Promotion of Cow-Dung Manure
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor

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

## LOK   SABHA

UN STARRED QUESTION NO . 1458 TO BE ANSWERED ON : 10.02.2023

## Promotion of cow-dung manure

## 1458.    SHRI JASWANT SINGH BHABHOR:

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

- (a) the efforts made by the Government to promote cow dung manure in place  of chemical fertilizers in the country; and
- (b) the percentage of farmers using cow dung manure at present?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS

## (SHRI BHAGWANTH  KHUBA )

(a)    &  (b):        In  order  to  reduce  dependence  on  chemical  fertilizers    and  to  promote usage of organic fertilizers,   cow dung manures and other on farm and off farm organic inputs,  Government  is  implementing  dedicated  schemes  for  promotion  of  organic farming in the country, viz.,   'Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) and Mission Organic  Value  Chain  Development  for  North  Eastern  Region  (MOVCDNER)  since 2015-16.  PKVY is being implemented in all the States across the country other than North-Eastern (NE) States.  MOVCDNER scheme is implemented exclusively in the NE States.    Under  these schemes, farmers are primarily encouraged to take up organic cultivation using various organic fertilizers, cow dung manure and other organic inputs and  the  schemes  provide  end-to-end  support  to  farmers,    i.e.,    from  production  to marketing of organic produce.  Hands-on training to farmers about on-farm production of  organic  manure  and  its  use  are  integral  part  of  these  schemes.    Farmers  are provided a subsidy of Rs. 31000/ ha / 3 years under PKVY and  Rs. 32500/ha/ 3 years under  MOVCDNER for various  organic  inputs.  Total  of  18.08  Lakh  farmers  adopted organic farming under PKVY and MOVCDNER schemes.

Fertilizers companies are also directed to promote organic/bio-fertilizers to ensure balanced nutrition to the crops.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1456 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-10
Subject: Research and Development in Pharma Sector
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1456 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 10 th  February, 2023

## Research and Development in Pharma Sector

## †1456. DR. RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK':

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

- (a) the steps taken by the Government  to promote Research and pharmaceutical sector of the country during the last five years; and

Development  in

- (b)  the  steps  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  by  the  Government  to  promote  the  private  sector participation in the R&D?

## ANSWER

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

(a) and (b):   Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) has been assigned the responsibility of promotion  and  co-ordination  of  basic,  applied  and  other  research  in  areas  related  to  the pharmaceutical sector. DoP has set up seven National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPERs) as institutes of national importance to nurture and promote quality and excellence  in  pharmaceutical  education  and  research  in  India,  which  besides  imparting postgraduate and doctorate education, conduct high end research in various  pharma specializations.

Research and Development (R&D) in pharma sector is also undertaken by number of institutions  and  organizations  under  various  scientific  ministries/  departments.Council  of Scientific  and  Industrial  Research  (CSIR)  through  its  constituent  laboratories  has  been pursuing R&D activities for drug discovery and development. CSIR-CDRI has built a unique model for drug research in India - having everything under one roof, from synthesis, screening, development  studies,  process  up-scaling  to  clinical  studies  for  the  development  of  drugs. Department  of  Biotechnology  (DBT),  along  with  its  Public  Sector  Undertaking  (PSU) Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) has facilitated implementation of  R&D  projects  for  drug  discovery  in  the  areas  of  Tuberculosis  (TB),  Anti-Microbial Resistance  (AMR),  Diabetes,  Cancer,  Rare  Diseases,  etc.,  through  its  regular  schemes. Department of Scientific & Technology (DST) has also invited proposals for research in rare diseases  with  focus  to  bring  generic  drugs  which  are  off-  patent  and  to  develop  process chemistry for drugs under patent to make it affordable once patent expires.

During  budget  2023-24,  Hon'ble  Finance  Minister  has  announced  about  a  new Programme to promote research and innovation in pharmaceuticals to taken up through centres of excellence. It was also mentioned that the government will encourage industry to invest in research and development in specific priority areas.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1453 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-10
Subject: Amendment in Dowry Prohibition Act
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: M. P. Abdussamad Samadani

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1453

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.02.2023

## AMENDMENT IN DOWRY PROHIBITION ACT

1453.  DR. M.P. ABDUSSAMAD SAMADANI:

Will the Minister of Women and Child Development be pleased to state:

(a)

whether the Government have any plan to amend The Dowry Prohibition Act;

- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has conducted any studies regarding the requirement for said amendment, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether  the  Union  Government  has  received  any  proposal  from  the  State Government of Kerala on the issue and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c):  Review of policies, programmes and legislations is a continuous process. Based on the recommendations/ suggestions/ learning outcomes, the Government takes appropriate measures to amend the laws from time to time. There is no proposal at present under consideration to amend the Dowry Prohibition Act,1961.
- (d):  The  Central  Government  has  not  received  any  such  proposal  from  State Government of Kerala.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1452 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-10
Subject: Sustainable Development Goals in Health Sector
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Dibyendu Adhikari

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1452 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.02.2023

## SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN HEALTH SECTOR

## 1452.   SHRI DIBYENDU ADHIKARI

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

- a) whether  the  World  Health  Organization  provides  funds  for  the  targeted  health-related development  under  sustainable  development  goals  for  project,  innovation  and  response  to health emergencies of the people of the country and if so, the details thereof; and
- b) the road map laid down for 2023-2030 for the global action plan for prevention and control of diseases and global health?

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

## (a) and (b ):

World Health Organisation (WHO) has provided technical assistance in training of experts and develop technical guidance; support in surveillance, contact tracing and containment activities; lab testing capacity building and quality assurance, strengthening of infection prevention, vaccination campaign, research & innovation including preparedness and response to health emergencies.

WHO collaboration with Government of India (GoI) is guided through the mutually adopted the WHO India Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS), a 5-year strategic plan to support GoI in various sub-thematic areas of health aligned with priorities in country's context.

The existing 'WHO India Country Cooperation Strategy 2019-23: A Time of Transition' has been jointly  developed by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW), GoI and the WHO Country Office for India. The CCS, provides a strategic roadmap for WHO to work with GoI towards achieving its health sector goals, improving the health of its population and bringing in transformative changes in the health sector.

Recognizing the burden of NCDs as well as opportunities for global action to control them, the World Health Assembly endorsed the WHO Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of NCDs (NCD GAP) 2013-30. In response to the global agenda, India became the first country globally  to  define  its  National  NCD  Monitoring  Framework.  This  framework  aims  to  achieve reduction in alcohol use, prevalence of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, average salt intake, tobacco use, while improving availability and access to quality, safe and efficacious therapies, thus reducing overall mortality.

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