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Lok Sabha Question No. 1074 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-22
Subject: Expert Committee Report on Wages of Nurses
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Rajmohan Unnithan

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1074 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22 nd  JULY, 2022

## 'EXPERT COMMITTEE REPORT ON WAGES OF NURSES'.

## 1074: SHRI RAJMOHAN UNNITHAN:

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

- (a)  whether the Hon'ble Supreme Court has directed the Government to submit suggestion that would help improve the conditions of the nursing community in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the expert committee constituted by the Government in this regard has submitted its report and if so, the number of pages and major highlights of the report submitted;
- (c) whether any suggestions have been sought from States/UTs in this regard and if so, the details thereof along with the progress made so far; and
- (d) the steps taken/being taken to implement the recommendations of the said report thereby benefitting the nursing community in the country

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

- (a) to (c) As per the directions of Hon'ble Supreme Court a Committee of Experts was constituted under the Chairpersonship of Director General of Health Services to look into the working conditions and pay of nurses working in private hospitals and nursing homes. After  examining  information  from  States  and  other  stakeholders,  the  committee  has submitted its recommendations ( Annexed ).
- (d) The recommendations of the Committee were forwarded by this Ministry to all the States and Union Territories.

## Ministry has written to States/Union Territories forwarding the recommendation of the Committee.

-  In case of >200 bedded hospitals, salary given to private nurses should be at par with the  salary  of  State  Govt.  nurses  given  in  the  concerned  State/  UT  for  the  similar corresponding grade.
-  In case of >100 bedded hospitals, salary given to private nurses should not be more than  10%  less  in  comparison  of  the  salary  of  State  Govt.  nurses  given  in  the concerned State/ UTs for the similar corresponding grade.
-  ln case of 50-100 bedded hospitals, salary given to private nurses should not be more than  25%  less  in  comparison  of  the  salary  of  State  Govt.  nurses  given  in  the concerned State/UTs for the similar corresponding grade.
-  Salary given to private nurses should not be less than Rs. 20000/- pm in any case even for <50 bedded hospitals.
-  Working  conditions  viz.  leaves,  working  hours,  medical  facilities,  transportation, accommodation etc. given to nurses should be at par with the benefits granted to State Govt. nurses working in the concerned State/UTs.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1071 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-22
Subject: Adulterated Fertilizers in Open Market
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: S.R. Parthiban

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1071 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 22.07.2022

## ADULTERATED FERTILIZERS IN OPEN MARKET

1071:

SHRI PARTHIBAN S\_ R:

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

- (a) whether a large quantity of adulterated and spurious fertilizers are still available for sale in the open market and if s0, the details thereof;
- (c) if 80, the name of the said agency and the details of investigations carried out; along with the outcome thereof; and
- (b) whether the Government has authorized any agency for investigation in this regards;
- the action/steps taken by Government to deal with the issue of adulterated and (d) spurious fertilizers?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

## (SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA)

(a) to (d): The quality of fertilisers is governed under the provision of the Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985. Clause 19 of the Order strictly prohibits the sale of fertilisers which are not of prescribed standards. The State Governments are the actual enforcement agency and are adequately empowered to enforce the provision of FCO, 1985. state government are empowered under clause 27 of FCO, 1985 to the Fertiliser Inspectors and empowered to enter upon and search any premises where any fertilizer is manufacturedlimportedllstored or exhibited for sale and drawal of samples of any being fertilizer the country. appoint

Violation of any of the provision of FCO invokes both administrative actionounder Fertiliser Control) Order,1985 and Penal action under Essential commodities Act,1955 for a of 3 months to 7 There are 83 notified Fertiliser testing laboratories. years. period
Lok Sabha Question No. 1070 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-22
Subject: Post-mortem protocols
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Suresh Kodikunnil

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1070 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22 nd  JULY, 2022

## POST-MORTEM PROTOCOLS

## 1070: SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH:

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

- (a) whether the Government has laid down any guidelines and has issued directions to States and Union Territories concerning a change in post-mortem protocols and if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  allocate  funds  for  hospitals  that  conduct  autopsy  to augment  their  infrastructure  and  technology  to  comply  with  the  new  regulations/guidelines  in regard to conducting autopsy and if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  note  of  instances  where  dilution  of  evidentiary  value  of autopsy may occur; and
- (d)  if  so,  the  necessary  steps  proposed  by  the  Government  to  address  such  issue  and  ensure evidentiary compliance?

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

(a) to (d) The  Government  of  India  has  issued  instructions  on  15.11.2021  to  all  States  and Union  Territories  to  conduct  Post-mortem  in  hospitals  even  after  sunset.  The  document  may  be accessed  on  https://main.mohfw.gov.in/sites/default/files/18112021094335\_0.pdf.  Accordingly,  it has been decided that post-mortem after sunset can be conducted at hospitals which have adequate facilities for conducting such post-mortem. The fitness and adequacy of infrastructure etc. shall be assessed by the Hospital In charge to ensure that there is no dilution of evidentiary value.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1069 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-22
Subject: Vacancy of Judges in Telangana High Court
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Gaddam Ranjith Reddy

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1069

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 22.07.2022

## Vacancy of Judgues in Telangana High Court

## 1069.   DR. G. RANJITH REDDY:

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

- (a) whether  several  posts  of  Judges/Additional  Judges  out  of  sanctioned strength in the High Court of Telangana are lying vacant;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken/ being taken to fill them up for proper functioning of High Court and clearing pending cases;
- (c) whether  the  Supreme  Court  has  sent  any  names  for  appointment  as Judges in High Courts which are pending with the Government; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the time by which the Government is going to clear them?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE

## (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) to (d): There are 27 Judges working in the Telangana High Court against the sanctioned strength of 42, leaving 15 vacancies as on 19.07.2022.

The  Judge  Strength  of  the  High  Court  for  the  State  of  Telangana  was enhanced from 24 to 42 in 2021. 17 Judges have been appointed in the Telangana High Court since 2021.

Filling  up  of  vacancies  in  High  Courts  is  a  continuous,  integrated  and collaborative  process  between  the  Executive  and  the  Judiciary.  It  requires consultation  and  approval  from  various  Constitutional  Authorities  both  at  the State and Centre level. At regular intervals,  Government  receives  names recommended  by  the  Supreme  Court  Collegium  for  appointment  as  Judges  in various  High  Courts,which  are  processed  for  necessary  approval  as  per  the provisions of Memorandum of Procedure. While every effort is made to fill up the existing vacancies expeditiously, vacancies of Judges in High Courts do keep on arising on account of retirement, resignation or elevation of Judges and also due to increase in the strength of Judges.

As per the existing Memorandum of Procedure for appointment of Judges of  High  Courts,  the  Chief  Justice  of  the  High  Court  is  required  to  initiate  the proposal for filling up of vacancies of a Judge in a High Court six months prior to the occurrence of vacancies. Government appoints only those persons as Judges of High Courts who are recommended by Supreme Court Collegium (SCC).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1065 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-22
Subject: Availing of CGHS benefits
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Sushil Kumar Singh

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1065 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22 ND  JULY, 2022

## 'AVAILING OF CGHS BENEFITS'

## 1065 SHRI SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH:

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

- (a) whether a Government official is eligible for availing the health benefits under CGHS from the day he/ she joins the Government service and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government servants are eligible for healthcare benefits without being a CGHS beneficiary during the intervening period wherein he/she has not applied for a CGHS card and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, the details of the rules which prevent them from availing healthcare benefits; and
- (d)  whether  at  the  time  of  entering  into  a  government  service,  CGHS  automatically  enroll  the  employee under the Scheme 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): Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) is a contributory and compulsory health scheme for central  government  employees  residing  in  CGHS  covered  areas.  The  Department  concerned  where  the government servant is working has to deduct CGHS subscription from the salary of government servant and facilitate that the government servant applies for a CGHS card. As per extant scheme guidelines, health care benefits to central government employees are not denied in the absence of CGHS card, provided he/ she is making contribution/ subscription at the prescribed rate.

Government servants residing in non-CGHS covered areas are entitled to avail health care benefits  under Central Services (Medical Attendance) Rules, 1944.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1063 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-22
Subject: New AYUSH University
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1063 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22 ND  JULY, 2022

## 'NEW AYUSH UNIVERSITY'

## †1063. SHRI JASWANT SINGH BHABHOR:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

- (a) the total number of national institutes working under AYUSH in Gujarat and the details of the areas where these institutions have been established;
- (b) whether the Government is considering to set up a new AYUSH University  in Dahod district;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be established;
- (d) whether any institute is working for collection of forest based traditional herbs in Gujarat;
- (e) if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) whether the Government proposes to set up any special unit for processing of herbs in Gujarat, especially in Dahod and if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a) One  National  Institute  namely  The  Institute  of  Teaching  and  Research  in Ayurveda (ITRA), Jamnagar is working in Gujarat. ITRA was conferred the status of Institution of National Importance (INI) by ITRA Act, 2020.
- (b) & (c) No, Sir.
- (d) & (e) Gujarat  State  Forest  Development  Corporation  Ltd,  Vadodara,  Government  of Gujarat is working for collection of forest based traditional herbs in Gujarat. The Institute  of  Teaching  and  Research  in  Ayurveda  (ITRA)  is  having  a  pharmacy which manufactures ayurvedic medicines for Institute OPD and IPD. Many of the raw materials  required  for  manufacturing  the  ayurvedic  medicines  are  collected from botanical garden of the ITRA and different vendors form the open market.
- (f) No, Sir.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1062 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-22
Subject: International Hub for Ayush
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: P. Ravindhranath

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOKSABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-1062 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22/07/2022

## 'INTERNATIONAL HUB FOR AYUSH'

## 1062. SHRI P RAVINDHRANATH:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

a) whether the Government has proposed to establish an international hub for Ayush and other traditional medicines across the country;

- (b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether  the  Government  has  also  contemplated  to  launch  Ayush  mark  for traditional  medicines  and  Ayush  visa  for  health  travelers  for  the  benefit  of  such international Ayush hub; and

(d)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  estimated  revenue  likely  to  be  generated  by  the Government through this initiative including the State of Tamil Nadu?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OFAYUSH (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

- (a) No such proposal is under consideration with the Ministry of Ayush.
- (b) Does not arise.

(c)& (d) Ayush  Mark  Certification  Scheme  is  operated  by  Quality  Council  of India (QCI) since 2009. The salient features of the scheme are as follows:

-  It is a voluntary certification scheme for ASU&H products having two levels: Ayush Standard Mark and Ayush Premium Mark.
-  The Ayush Standard Mark is based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for  Ayurvedic,  Siddha  and  Unani  medicines  (Schedule  T)  as  per  Drugs  and Cosmetic  Rules,  1945.  AYUSH  Premium  Mark  is  based  on  WHO's  GMP guidelines covering herbal medicines.
-  For any manufacturer to qualify for AYUSH Mark Certification, compliance to the  domestic  regulations  is  a  pre-requisite.  The  products  are  certified  post regulatory approval given by State Licensing Authority of the state government concerned.
-  The rest of the details of the scheme can been accessed at the following link: https://qcin.org/voluntary-certification-scheme-for-ayush-products.

During  the  inaugural  ceremony  of  the  'Global  Ayush  Investment  and  Innovation Summit' held on 20.04.2022 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat, Hon'ble Prime Minister made the announcement to launch a special category of Ayush visa for tourists visiting India for  Ayush  medical  tourism/education/treatment  including  Yoga.  Accordingly,  the Ministry  of  Ayush  has  requested  the  Ministry  of  Home  Affairs  to  work  out  the modalities for creation of separate category for Ayush Visa/eVisa.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1058 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-22
Subject: Foreign Direct Investment in Chemical Sector
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Rajeshbhai Naranbhai Chudasama

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1058 TO BE ANSWERD ON 22.07.2022

## FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN CHEMICAL SECTOR

## 1058.   SHRI RAJESHBHAI CHUDASAMA:

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

- (a) the total Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the chemical sector during of the last three years;
- (b) whether the FDI inflow in the chemical sector has registered a sharp decline;
- (c) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the details of the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to increase the inflow of FDI in the chemical sector?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): Total Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) made in chemical sector during last three years is as under:
- (b)&(c):  Although  the  decline  of  20%  was  observed  in  year  2020-21,  there  was  also  the recovery of about 14% in year 2021-22, it cannot be inferred that there was any sharp consistent decline. Department has not undertaken any study to assess the reasons for decline in FDI inflow during 2020-21. COVID-19 may have been one of the factors which have impacted the FDI inflow in India.
- (d): To promote and facilitate investment in the chemical sector, Government has set up a dedicated  Project  Development  Cell  (PDC)  to  identify  potential  projects,  conduct regular investor outreach programs and facilitate fresh investments in this sector.

| Year        |   FDI (in Rs. Cr.) |
|-------------|--------------------|
| 2019-20     |               7492 |
| 2020-21     |               6300 |
| 2021-22     |               7202 |
| Grand Total |              20994 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1055 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-22
Subject: People suffering from long COVID
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Mala Roy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1055 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.07.2022

## 'PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM LONG COVID'

## †1055. SHRIMATI MALA ROY:

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

- a) the number of people suffering from long COVID in the country;
- b) the details of the problems that occur over the long term because of COVID; and
- c) the estimates of the number of people suffering from such conditions/symptoms?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): According to World Health Organization, most people who develop COVID-19 fully recover, but  current  global  evidence  suggests  approximately  10%-20%  of people experience  a variety of mid- and long-term effects after they recover from their initial illness.

The symptoms of long COVID may include fatigue, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, memory, concentration or sleep problems, persistent  cough,  chest  pain,  difficulty  in  speaking, muscle aches, loss of smell or taste, depression or anxiety and fever.

Ministry of Health & FW on 21 st October 2021 has issued National Comprehensive Guidelines for Management of Post-Covid Sequelae (available at: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/NationalComprehensiveGuidelinesforManagementofPostCovidS equelae.pdf).  The  document  contains  detailed  guidance  for  doctors  on  managing  post-COVID complications affecting cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, nephrological, neurological and respiratory systems and rehabilitation from such complications.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1054 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-22
Subject: Funds under National Health Mission 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. 1054 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND  JULY, 2022

## 'FUNDS UNDER NATIONAL HEALTH MISSION IN KARNATAKA'

## 1054. SHRI. PRAJWAL REVANNA:

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

- (a) the  details  of  funds  sanctioned  and  utilised  under  national  rural  and  urban  health mission to the State of Karnataka;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to set up any new medical colleges in the State and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government proposes to increase the remuneration of ASHA workers in Karnataka 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 (c): A statement showing details of funds released and utilized under National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) from F.Y. 201920 to 2021-22 for the state of Karnataka is at Annexure-I.

Under  Phase-III  of  the  Scheme  for  'Establishment  of  new  medical  colleges attached with district/referral hospitals', the Cabinet has approved to set up 75 medical colleges in the country in August, 2019. 4 districts (Chikkamangaluru, Haveri, Yadgiri, Chikkaballapura) with an approved cost of Rs. 325 cr per college have been approved in the State of Karnataka. Entire central share of Rs. 780 crore has been released to the State of Karnataka. 1 medical college at Chikkaballapura has become functional as of now.

During FY 2018-19, the Union Cabinet approved the revised amount of routine incentive  for  ASHAs  from  Rs.1000/month  to  Rs  2000/month.  States/UTs  in  their Programme  Implementation  plans(PIPs)  have  also  been  given  flexibility  to  provide  a range of monetary incentives to ASHAs.

## Details of Central Release and Utilisation under National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) to the State of Karnataka from F.Y. 2019-20 to 2021-22

(Rs. In crore)

|         | NRHM             | NRHM        | NUHM             | NUHM        |
|---------|------------------|-------------|------------------|-------------|
|         | Central Releases | Utilisation | Central Releases | Utilisation |
| 1120.14 | 2259.32          | 53.63       | 124.95           | 2019-20     |
| 1178.89 | 2200.82          | 53.30       | 119.55           | 2020-21     |
| 1240.57 | 2096.65          | 34.14       | 104.26           | 2021-22     |

Note:

1. The above releases relate to Central Govt. Grants & do not include State share contribution.
2. Expenditure includes expenditure against Central Release, State release & unspent balances at the beginning of the year. Expenditure is as per available Financial Management Report reported by State/UT. It is updated upto 31.03.2022 and is provisional.