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Lok Sabha Question No. 1937 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: PG Medical Education
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Dipsinh Shankarsinh Rathod, Mohanbhai Kalyanji Kundariya

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1937 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 TH FEBRUARY, 2021

## PG MEDICAL EDUCATION

## 1937. SHRI DIPSINH SHANKAR SINH RATHOD: SHRI MOHANBHAI KALYANJI KUNDARIYA:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that the Indian students who pursued PG Medical Education in various Universities in Nepal in the year 2014 are yet to be awarded their degrees;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor, University - wise and their department - wise;
- (c) whether any representations have been received to facilitate issuance of their degrees, if so the details thereof;
- (d) the steps taken/being t aken by the Government in this regard; and
- (e) the time by which the issue of issuance of PG degrees is likely to be resolved?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

- (a)  to (e):  The  National  Medical  Commission  (NMC)  informed  that  the  concerned  foreign University awards degree to the candidates enrolled by it and such matters do not come und purview  of  the  Commission.  The  NMC  also  informed  that  no  such  representation  ha s  been received by them in this regard.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1933 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Saksham Anganwadis
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Kripanath Mallah

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1933

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.02.2021

## SAKSHAM ANGANWADIS

- 1933:  SHRI KRIPANATH MALLAH:

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

- (a) the salient features of 'Saksham Anganwadis' Scheme;
- (b) the funds sanctioned, allocated and utilized under this scheme in Assam;
- (c) the number of districts covered initially under this scheme in Assam;
- (d) the details of the target set under the scheme; and
- (e) the details of the achievements made so far?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to(e):  States/UTs  have  been  supported  with  infrastructural  needs  of  Anganwadi Centres under Anganwadi Services scheme including in the State of Assam.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1929 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Inclusive Programmes for Differently Abled
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Gomati Sai

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1929

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.02.2021)

## INCLUSIVE PROGRAMMES FOR DIFFERENTLY ABLED

1929. SHRIMATI GOMATI SAI:

Will  the  Minister  of  INFORMATION  AND  BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  any  scheme  is  under  consideration  or  any  steps have been taken by the Government to broadcast inclusive programmes for differently abled on various public broadcasting platforms in Chhattisgarh and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has taken any steps to run subtitles in the same language during the video broadcast by Government TV channels including local channels of Chhattisgarh;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- whether the Government is running any special programmes for differently abled in the local languages of Chhattisgarh on
- (d) local channels and radio; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND  CLIMATE CHANGE;  MINISTER  OF  INFORMATION  AND  BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a)  to  (c):  The  Ministry  of  Information  and  Broadcasting  has issued  'Accessibility  Standards  for  Persons  with  Disabilities  in Television Programmes' on 11.09.2019 in line with the provisions made  under  Section  29(h)  and  Section  40  of  'The  Rights  of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

Prasar  Bharati  broadcasts  programmes  for  differently  abled persons in the form of songs, interviews etc. from time to time on its All India Radio (AIR) Network. Besides, AIR, Raipur broadcasts  programme namely Pragati Ke  Sopan (in  Hindi)  and Nawabihan  (in  Chhattisgarhi)  in  this  regard.    Prasar  Bharati carries Sign language bulletins for hearing impaired persons daily on  its  DD  News  channel.    In  addition,  Prasar  Bharati  also telecasts sign language versions of events of national importance  on  its  channels.    These  include  address  by  the Hon`ble  President  of  India  on  the eve of  the  Independence  Day and Republic Day and also live telecast of Independence Day and Republic Day events.

(d) & (e): DD Chhattisgarh, a 24x7 channel dedicated for the state of Chhattisgarh  telecasts  programmes  related  to  differently abled  persons  in  local  languages  of  Chhattisgarh  from  time  to time.  Further,  Songs,  interviews  etc.  by  the  differently  abled persons  in  local  dialects  viz  Halbi,  Gondi  etc.  are  broadcast  in the programme for tribals from AIR Jagdalpur.  In addition, AIR, Raipur broadcasts programme namely Nawabihan (Chhattisgarhi) for differently abled persons.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1928 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Oxford-Astra Zeneca Vaccine
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka, Kumbakudi Sudhakaran

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1928 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 TH FEBRUARY, 2021

## OXFORD - ASTRA ZENECA VACCINE

## 1928. SHRI SAPTAGIRI SANKA R ULAKA: SHRI KUMBAKUDI SUDHAKARAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that the Oxford - Astra  Zeneca vaccine is being sold to European Unionnations at comparatively lower price that to India;
- (b) if so, the reasons for the higher cost of vaccines purchased by the Indian Government;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  sought  explanations or  reparations  from  the  vaccine manufacturer in light of the price difference;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not , the reasons therefor;
- (e) whether the Government is negotiating a lower price for purchasing the same vaccine in the future; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons herefo ?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

(a): As per available information, the price of Oxford - Astra Zeneca vaccine across the world is in the range of about US$ 4 to US$ 5.25. For COVAX AMC Facility that pools the demand and supplies for 191 participa ting countries, including European Union nations, the price is US$ per dose to US$ 3.15 per dose, which is largely on account of advance payment done to Vaccine Manufacturer, much before their vaccine completed clinical trial and obtained lic f rom the Regulator.

The Covishield vaccine (Oxford - Astra Zeneca vaccine) by M/s Serum Institute of India is being procured by Govt. of India at a lower price of INR 210 which is around US$ 2.7 per d

- (b) to (f): In view of (a) above, question does not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1927 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Persons Engaged in Handloom Sector
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Kapil Moreshwar Patil

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## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1927 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.02.2021

## PERSONS ENGAGED IN HANDLOOM SECTOR

## 1927.  SHRI KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री be pleased to state :

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  conducted  any  assessment  regarding  the  workforce  engaged  in handloom sector;

- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any study has been conducted to improve the skill of the said workers; and
- (d) if so, the outcome thereof?

(a) & (b):

conducted  4

## उत्तर

ANSWER

## वस्त्र मंत्री ( श्रीमती स्मृतत ज़ूबिन इरानी )

MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

Ministry  of  Textiles  through  office  of  Development  Commissioner  for  handlooms  has

All  India  Handloom  Census  during  2019-20.    As  per  the  report  35,22,512  handloom workers are engaged in the country in Handloom Sector .

(c) & (d):

Skill upgradation is a continuous process. Need-based skill upgradation programmes for handloom workers in technical areas viz. weaving, dyeing, designing etc, were earlier conducted under

National

Handloom  Development

Programme  (NHDP)  and

Comprehensive

Handloom  Cluster

Development Scheme (CHCDS) and now under the 'Capacity Building in Textile Sector - SAMARTH'

Scheme.

From FY 2015-16 to 2020-21 (till January 2021), 56614 handloom workers have been imparted skill upgradation training under NHDP, CHCDS and SAMARTH.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1923 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Volunteers Registered for Co-WIN Application
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Meenakashi Lekhi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1923 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 TH FEBRUARY, 2021

## VOLUNTEERS REGISTERE D FOR CO - WIN APPLICATION

## 1923. SHRIMATI MEENA KASHI LEKHI:

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

- (a) the total number of volunteers who have registered through COVID Vaccine Intelligence Network (Co- WIN) application;
- (b) the number of volunteers eligible for vaccination; and
- ( c) the number of volunteers who have received vaccination?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

- (a) & (b) : National  Expert  Group  on  Vaccine  Administration  for  COVID - 19  (NEGVAC) provides  guidance  on  all  aspects  of  COVID -19  vaccination  including  prioritization  of population  groups,  procurement  and  inventory  management,  vaccine  selection,  vacci delivery and trac king mechanism etc.

The NEGVAC has prioritized Health Care Workers, Front Line Workers, persons aged 50  years  and  above,  and those  aged  less  than  50  years  with  comorbidities  for  COVID - 19 vaccination.

As on 9 th February 2021, a total of 97.72 lakh Health Care Workers and 71.64 lakh Front Line Workers have been registered on Co - WIN application .

- (c) : As  on  9 th February  2021,  a  total  of  65.28  lakh  beneficiaries  have  received  1 st dose  of COVID - 19 vaccine.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1922 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Release of STIP Policy
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: S. Venkatesan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1922 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12/02/2021

## Release of STIP Policy

## 1922. SHRI S. VENKATESAN:

Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY वान और ौयोगक मंी be pleased to state:

- (a)     whether the Government has released Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP);
- (b)    if so, the details thereof;
- (c)    Whether the Government proposes to seek comments on the said policy by publishing it in all regional languages;
- (d)    if so, the details in this regard; and
- (e)     Whether  the  Government  proposes  to  table  the  said  policy document in Parliament and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE; MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; AND MINISTER OF EARTH SCIENCES (DR. HARSH VARDHAN)

वाय और परवार कयाण मंी , वान और ौयोगक मंी और पृ वी वान मंी ( डॉ . हष वधन )

- (a)     Yes Sir,   a new draft Science, Technology & Innovation Policy (STIP) has been formulated and is presently at consultation stage.
- (b)     The draft policy is aimed at being bottom up, decentralized, inclusive, evidencedriven  and  knowledge-supported.  The  draft  STIP  envisions the  aspirations  of  a  new, future-ready India by ensuring active participation, shared responsibility and equitable ownership of all stakeholders; transforming the national STI landscape maintaining the delicate balance between fortifying India's indigenous capacity and nurturing meaningful global inter-connectedness.
- (c)  &  (d)      The  draft  STI  policy  document  was  released  for  public  consultation  in English for seeking comments for a period of one month from 31 st December 2020 to 31 st January 2021.
- (e)     No Sir, there is no plan to table the draft policy document in Parliament.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1919 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Telemedicine
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: A. Ganeshamurthi

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1919 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 TH FEBRUARY, 2021

## TELEMEDICINE

## 1919.SHRI A. GANESHA MURTHI:

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

(a) whether it is true that the Government has a ded the Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations, 2002 and also notified fresh guidelines to practice telemedicine consultation in the country;

- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the manner in which telemedicine practice will benefit the hospitals, doctor, society and the country?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

(a) to (c): The erstwhile Board of Governors -Medical Council of India, with the prior approval of the Central Government, vide notification dated 12th May, 2020, amended the Indian Med Council (Professional conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Reg ulations, 2002 to include Telemedicine Practice Guidelines.

Telemedicine  Practice  Guidelines  are  designed  to  serve  as  an  aid  and  tool  to  e Registered Medical Practitioners to effectively leverage telemedicine to enhance health and access acro ss the country. Telemedicine increases timely access to appropriate interven and services.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1917 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Pollution in Coastal Areas
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Poonamben Hematbhai Maadam

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1917

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.02.2021

## Pollution in Coastal Areas

## 1917. SHRIMATI POONAMBEN MAADAM:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has set up any committee to monitor the status of pollution in coastal areas of the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the number of meetings held by the said Committee till date along with the details of the recommendations made/decision taken in the said meetings?

## ANSWER MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

(a ) to  (c) Under National Water Quality Monitoring Programme, Central Pollution Control Board  in association with State Pollution Control Boards/ Pollution Control Committees is monitoring  the  water  quality  of  coastal  aquatic  resources  at  184  locations  which  includes creeks/ sea water/ marine water at various locations in five states on monthly basis. The water quality is assessed and compared with the Primary Water Quality Criteria for Sea water-II (Bathing, Contact water sports & Commercial fishing). N o committee is set up to monitor the status of pollution in coastal areas in the country

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1916 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Legal Age of Marriage for Women
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: S. Jothimani

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UN-STARRED QUESTION NO.1916

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.02.2021

## LEGAL AGE OF MARRIAGE FOR WOMEN

1916.  MS. S. JOTHIMANI :

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

- (a) whether  the  task  force  setup  to  examine  matters  relating  to  motherhood  age,  Maternal Mortality rates, nutritional standards of women and other related issues has proposed to revise the legal age of marriage for women;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the time by which the said report is likely to be made available in public domain;
- (d) whether there is a provision to place the report before the public for their feedback and if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether  the  impact  on  education  of  women  by  virtue  of  the  said  revision  has  been considered; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (f) : A Task Force was constituted by the Government to examine the correlation of age of marriage and motherhood with (i) health, medical well-being and nutritional status of mother and neonate/infant/child,  during  pregnancy,  birth  and  thereafter,  (ii)  key  parameters  like  Infant Mortality Rate (IMR), Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR), Total Fertility Rate (TFR), Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB),  Child  Sex  Ratio  (CSR)  etc.  and  (iii)  any  other  relevant  points  pertaining  to  health  and nutrition  in  this  context  and  to  suggest  measures  for  promoting  higher  education  among women. The Task Force has since submitted its Report which is currently being examined.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1909 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Self Regulation Code for Streaming Services
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Dr. T. Sumathy (a) Thamizhachi Thangapandian

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTON  NO. 1909

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 12/02/2021)

SELF REGULATION CODE FOR STREAMING SERVICES

1909.

DR. T. SUMATHY (A) THAMIZHACHI THANGAPANDIAN

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of rules regulating streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video;
- (b) whether the industry has forwarded any self-regulation code and if so, the Government's stand thereon;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  not  accepted  the  self  regulation code given by the Industry and if so, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether the Industry has been consulted by the Government on the issue of Rules/Regulations for streaming services; and (e) if so, the details and outcome thereof?

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND  CLIMATE  CHANGE; MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER OF HEAVY  INDUSTRIES  AND  PUBLIC  ENTGERPRISES  {SHRI  PRAKASH JAVADEKAR}

(a)  to  (e):   Content  over  internet  is  governed  under  the  Information Technology Act, 2000. The Government has received several representations regarding content of programmes on streaming services  like  Netflix,  Amazon  Prime  and  other  OTT  platforms.  The Government also has held several consultations with the OTT players, including  with  the  Internet  and  Mobile  Association  of  India  (IAMAI) impressing  upon  them  the  need  for  having  an  appropriate  selfregulatory  mechanism  for  content  over  OTT  platforms.  In  August, 2020,  the  IAMAI  had  informed  the  Ministry  that  a  self-regulatory mechanism had been developed for the OTT platforms. On examination it  was  felt  that  the  mechanism  proposed  by  IAMAI  did  not  give adequate cognizance to content prohibited under law and there were issues of conflict  of  interest,  which  were  communicated  to  IAMAI  in September, 2020.

The Central Government has vide notification dated 9.11.2020 amended the Allocation of Business Rules and the subject relating to content of news and current affairs and audio-visual content on online platforms has  been  brought  in the mandate  of  the  Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1907 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Central Vista Redevelopment Project
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: M. Selvaraj

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1907

TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.02.2021

## Central Vista Redevelopment Project

## 1907.  SHRI M. SELVARAJ :

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  an  Environmental  Impact  Assessment  study  of  the  Central  Vista Redevelopment project will be conducted;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether  Environment  Impact  Assessment  of  the  project  will  include  various government  buildings  in  its  vicinity  like  Shram  Shakti  Bhawan  and  Transport Bhavan; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

- (a) and (b): As  per  provisions  of  the  Environment  Impact  Assessment  Notification,  2006, project  proponent  prepares  the  Environmental  Impact  Assessment  (EIA)  report based on the Terms of Reference (ToR) issued for a project.  The Ministry has issued  ToRfor  preparation  of  EIAReport  and  Environmental  Management  Plan (EMP) for Development/Redevelopment of Common Central Secretariat Buildings, Central Conference Centre along with other buildings by M/s Central Public Works Department at plot Nos. 137,120, 22A, 22B, 22C, 23D, 23C, 23B, 138, A&B Hutments, Part of plot 30B and 108 at Central Vista New Delhi. The ToR issued to the project, inter-alia ,  includes assessment of the cumulative impact of development activities within Central Vista Avenue and the preparation of Environmental Management Plan by the project proponent.
- (c) and (d): Environment Impact Assessment for the project envisages the identification and assessment of possible sources of pollution around 10 km radius of the proposed site.  As  per  the  information  provided  by  the  Central  Public  Works  Department (the  project  proponent),  the  abovementioned  project  does  not  include  buildings like Shram Shakti Bhawan and Transport Bhawan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1904 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Companies Manufacturing Ventilators
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. 1904 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 TH FEBRUARY, 2021

## COMPANIES MANUFACTUR ING VENTILATORS

## 1904.SHRIMATI MALA R OY:

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

- (a) the details of the companies manufacturing ventilators in the Government sector;
- (b) whether the above said product has passed the quality checks and is currently in use; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

- (a):  Ministry  of  Health  and  Family  Welfare  placed  order  of  30000  ventilators  to  M/s  B Electronics Limited (BEL), a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence.
- (b) & (c): Yes. The Technical committee of Directorate General of Health Services, Minis Health  &  Family  Welfare  cleared  the  BEL  ventilator  for  clinical  use  after  successful evaluation.