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Lok Sabha Question No. 1447 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-10
Subject: Steroids in Cosmetic Products
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Manoj Rajoria, Balak Nath, Sumedhanand Saraswati, Ranjeeta Koli

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†1447

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 TH  FEBRUARY, 2023

## STEROIDS IN COSMETIC PRODUCTS

## †1447: DR. MANOJ RAJORIA:

SHRI BALAK NATH:

SHRI SUMEDHANAND SARASWATI:

SHRIMATI RANJEETA KOLI:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  rampant  misuse  of  steroids  in  a  number  of products  including  skin/face  creams  manufactured  domestically  or  imported  resulting  in
- serious side effects;
- (b) if so, the reasons for absence of regulatory mechanisms for such products; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to impose ban on OTC sale of such cosmetic items so
- as to check their misuse?

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

(DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

- (a) to (c): To regulate the usage and prevent self-abuse of steroids, which may contribute to health issues, following steps have been taken by the Government:
1. The  Drugs  Rules,  1945  were  amended  vide  G.S.R.  277(E)  dated  23.03.2018  for inclusion of 14 steroids under Schedule H of Drugs Rules, 1945.
2. Further,  the  Drugs  Rules,  1945  were  amended  vide G.S.R 408(E) dated  26.04.2018 mentioning that  the  salts,  esters,  derivatives  and  preparations  containing  steroids  or Hydroquinone for topical or external use shall also be covered under Schedule H.

Any drugs included in Schedule H are required to be sold by retail on the prescription of Registered Medical Practitioner (RMP).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1442 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-10
Subject: SMART
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Rahul Ramesh Shewale, Chandra Sekhar Sahu, Girish Bhalchandra Bapat, Pritam Gopinath Munde

- (a) Yes, Sir.
- (b) The 'SMART'  Scope for Mainstreaming Ayurveda Research in Teaching Professionals programme has been launched in the country on 2nd January, 2023 by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, an Autonomous Body under aegis of  Ministry  of  Ayush,  to  provide  technical  and  financial  support  to  promote  robust clinical  studies  through  collaboration  with  Ayurveda  academia.  This  collaborative Research programme in Ayurveda is designed to enable research that has the potential to improve the understanding of safety and efficacy of Ayurveda medicines, products and practices. Funding will be done based on the scientific merit of each proposal received.
- (c) No funds have so far been released as the programme has been launched recently.
- (d) Such research would be well balanced and shall implement equal reciprocity, benefit sharing among stakeholders and translating the research outcomes for the benefit of the mankind.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1442 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 th  FEBRUARY, 2023

## SMART

## 1442.   SHRI RAHUL RAMESH SHEWALE: SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR SAHU: SHRI GIRISH BHALCHANDRA BAPAT: DR. PRITAM GOPINATHRAO MUNDE:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  have  launched  'SMART'  -  Scope  for  Mainstreaming Ayurveda Research in Teaching Professionals programme in the country;
- (b) if so, the details and the salient features thereof;

(c) the  funds  allocated,  released  and  utilised  under  the  said  programme,  State-wise including Maharashtra; and

- (d) the extent to which such Ayurveda Research benefited/likely to be benefited under the said programme?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF AYUSH (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)
Lok Sabha Question No. 1437 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-10
Subject: Ordnance Factory Khamaria, Jabalpur
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Rakesh Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1437

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 th  February, 2023

## ORDNANCE FACTORY KHAMARIA, JABALPUR

## 1437.  SHRI RAKESH SINGH:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether there is sufficient work in ordnance factory, Khamaria situated in Jabalpur;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof;
- (c)    whether  any  new  work/assignment  has beenassigned to  this  factory  during  the  current year, if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  whether required quantity of material hasbeen provided to the factory as per the target fixed therefor; and
- (e)  if so, the details thereof?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE

IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(a)  &  (b):    Yes,  Sir.  Ordnance  Factory  Khamaria,  a  unit  under  Munitions  India  Limited (MIL), is  having  workload  of  variants  of  Tank Ammunition,  Air  Defence Weapon,  Aerial Bombs,  Grenades,  etc.  for  supplies  to  Indian  Armed  Forces.  The  year-wise  workload  of Ordnance Factory Khamaria, for the current year and the next three years is as under:

(Rs. in crores excluding GST)

| Year     |   2022-23 |   2023-24 |   2024-25 |   2025-26 |
|----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| Workload |      3158 |   2743.11 |      2168 |   2298.44 |

- (c):  No, Sir. No new work has been assigned to this factory during the current year.
- (d) & (e):  Yes, Sir. To meet the year-wise targets and to maintain continuity of production, Ordnance Factory Khamaria has procured most of the raw material for current year targets and 25% of the targets for the next year.

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(SHRI AJAY BHATT)
Lok Sabha Question No. 1434 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-10
Subject: Defence Export Project
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Aparupa  Poddar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1434

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 th  February, 2023

## DEFENCE EXPORT PROJECT

## 1434. SHRIMATI APARUPA PODDAR:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  the current status of Defence export projects taken up under 'Make in India' scheme;
- (b)  the number of contract on Defence products signed with other countries under PPP model during the last five years, year-wise and country-wise; and
- (c)    the  details  of  the  countries  with  whom  India  has  held  serious  negotiation  to  further deepen Defence ties?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI AJAY BHATT)

- (a)  to  (c):    Department  of  Defence  Production issues authorisation for export of Munitions List items covered in Category 6 of Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment and Technologies  (SCOMET).  Such  exports  authorisation  are  being  granted  as  per  Standard Operating  Procedure  (SOP)  issued  by  DDP.  These  equipments  are  exported  to  different countries all over the world. Names of the countries with whom contracts have been signed and  negotiations  held  cannot  be  divulged  due  to  strategic  reasons.  The  export  value  of authorisations issued during last five years is as under:

|                                | 2017-18   | 2018-19   | 2019-20   | 2020-21   | 2021-22   | 2022-23 (As on 06.02.23)   |
|--------------------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|----------------------------|
| Total Export Value (in Crores) | 4,682     | 10,746    | 9,116     | 8,435     | 12,815    | 10,642                     |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1431 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-10
Subject: Linking of Voter ID with Aadhaar
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: P.R. Natarajan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1431 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, 10 th  FEBRUARY, 2023

## LINKING OF VOTER ID WITH AADHAAR

## 1431. SHRI NATARAJAN P.R.:

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

- (a)  the  details  of  voter  IDs  linked  with  Aadhaar  since  the  Election  Laws (Amendment) Act, 2021 came into force;
- (b) whether the linking of Voter IDs is voluntary and linked after taking consent from voters and can it also be deleted if a voter takes back the consent; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof indicating the manner in which the consent is obtained from voters?

## MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE

## ANSWER (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

- (a) to (c): The Election Laws (Amendment) Act, 2021, allows Electoral Registration Officers  to  require  the  existing  or  prospective  elector  to  provide  the Aadhaar  number  for  the  Purpose  of  establishing  identity  on  a  voluntary basis. The Election Commission of India (ECI) vide its instruction dated 4 th July, 2022, has launched the programme to collect the Aadhaar number of existing  and  prospective  electors  on  a  voluntary  basis  from  1 st August, 2022 in all States and Union territories. lt is voluntary to link Aadhaar with Voter ID and consent is obtained from the elector for Aadhaar authentication  in  Form  6B.  There  is  no  provision  for  withdrawing  the consent.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1429 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-10
Subject: Molecular Tests
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Gautham Sigamani Pon

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1429 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 th  FEBRUARY, 2023

## MOLECULAR TESTS

## 1429:  DR. PON GAUTHAM SIGAMANI:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is considering to undertake a massive active case-finding programme using X-ray;
- (b) whether the Government is also considering using more molecular tests, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether it is true that on an average, only 20 percent of patients have access to the first molecular test in the country; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a) Active  TB  Case  finding  (ACF)  is  implemented  under  the  National  TB  Elimination  Programme (NTEP) since 2018 wherein house-to-house visit is conducted by the peripheral health workers and the  identified  presumptive  TB  cases  are  screened  for  TB  including  through  x-rays,  wherever feasible.  Since  2018,  the  programme  has  identified  2,57,126  additional  TB  cases  through  this exercise.
- (b) to (d): 4960 molecular diagnostic laboratories have been established across the country for detection of TB and drug-resistance for all TB patients. 57.52 lakh molecular tests have been conducted in 2022 (Jan-Dec).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1426 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-10
Subject: App based OPD Registration Service
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Adoor Prakash

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1426 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.02.2023

## APP BASED OPD REGISTRATION SERVICE

1426: ADV. ADOOR PRAKASH:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government is aware of overburdening of patient cases at Outpatient Department (OPD) in Government hospitals across the country and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government is deliberating on launching a web-based portal or app to tackle the issue and if so, the details thereof; (c) the details on measures initiated by the Government for expediting OPD registration service at the hospitals; and (d)  the  time  by  which  such  app  based  OPD  Registration  service  in  hospitals  likely  to  be implemented?

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

(a)  to  (d):  Online  Registration  System  (ORS)  has  been  launched  in  July  2015  for  online appointment. As many as 557 hospitals have been on-boarded on ORS. As large number of patients avail  OPD  facilities,  digital  registration  of  OPD  patients  helps  in  proper  management.  Online Registration  System  (ORS)  is  in  operation  to  get  the  OPD  appointment  in  various  Government Hospitals. ORS can be accessed through https://ors.gov.in/orsportal web-site. Government of India has  also  facilitated  online  registration  service  in  Ayushman  Bharat  Digital  Mission  through Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) app.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1425 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-10
Subject: Beneficiaries under PMMVY
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Sushil Kumar Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1425

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.02.2023

## BENEFICIARIES UNDER PMMVY

## 1425.  SHRI SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH:

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

- (a) whether  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Matru  Vandana  Yojana  (PMMVY)  covers  the second order pregnant women and lactating mothers;
- (b) if so, the number of second order pregnant women and lactating mothers who have received payments since inception of PMMVY;
- (c) whether there is any provision for widow, divorcee/separated pregnant women and lactating mothers in the said scheme and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether any beneficiary get an exit from the scheme in case of stillbirth/death of child/death of beneficiary; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  &  (b)  Yes,  Sir.  Mission  Shakti  has  been  launched  by  the  Ministry  to  provide integrated  benefits  of  safety,  security  and  empowerment  to  women.  Under  the revamped Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) under Mission Shakti, maternity benefit of Rs.6,000/- is also to be provided for the second child, provided the second child is a girl child, to discourage pre-birth sex selection and promote the girl child. The norms of Mission Shakti Guidelines are applicable from 01.04.2022.

The  Ministry  has  requested  all  States/UTs  to  identify  the  eligible  beneficiaries  for second order pregnancies. The States/UTs have also been provided central share of funds for disbursement of maternity benefits to the eligible beneficiaries for the second order pregnancies.

(c)  Yes,  Sir.  Under  the  guidelines  of  Mission  Shakti,  the  condition  of  providing beneficiary's  husband's  Aadhaar  has  been  removed  and  now  all  eligible  women including widows, divorcee/separated pregnant women & lactating mother can avail the benefits under PMMVY.

(d) & (e) As per Mission Shakti guidelines, for cases of miscarriage/still birth in the first pregnancy, the beneficiary would be considered as a fresh case in second pregnancy and would be eligible for maternity benefits under PMMVY.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1424 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-10
Subject: Entry of Women in Indian Navy University Entry Scheme
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Andimuthu Raja, A. Ganeshamurthi, Kotha Prabhakar  Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1424

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 th  February, 2023

## ENTRY OF WOMEN IN INDIAN NAVY UNIVERSITYENTRY SCHEME

1424. SHRI A. RAJA: SHRI A. GANESHAMURTHI: SHRI KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government has proposed entry of women in some branches under Indian Navy University Entry Scheme to end the institutional discrimination against women;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)    the  number  of  women  candidates  who  applied  for  each  eligible  branch  of  the  course along with the present status of entry of women therein?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE

(SHRI AJAY BHATT)

IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

- (a) & (b):  The Indian Navy has opened all branches to women at graduate level entries. Details of the branches are as follows: -
- (c):  Details of number of women who have applied at the graduate level for the various branches of the Indian Navy and present status of entry of women is as follows: -

|   Sl. No. | Branch      |
|-----------|-------------|
|         1 | Executive   |
|         2 | Engineering |
|         3 | Electrical  |
|         4 | Education   |

| Branch      | No. of Women Applicants   | Status                                                                       |
|-------------|---------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Executive   | 3941*                     | Shortlisting of applicants for Service Selection Board (SSB) is in progress. |
| Engineering | 360                       | Shortlisting of applicants for Service Selection Board (SSB) is in progress. |
| Electrical  | 652                       | Shortlisting of applicants for Service Selection Board (SSB) is in progress. |
| Education   | 411                       | Shortlisting of applicants for Service Selection Board (SSB) is in progress. |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1422 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-10
Subject: Bal Raksha Mobile App
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Pradeep Kumar Singh, Riti Pathak, Geeta Kora, Parbatbhai Savabhai Patel, Jugal Kishore Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1422 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 TH  FEBRUARY, 2023

## BAL RAKSHA MOBILE APP

## 1422 SHRI PRADEEP KUMAR SINGH: SHRIMATI RITI PATHAK: SHRIMATI GEETA KORA: SHRI PARBATBHAI SAVABHAI PATEL: SHRI JUGAL KISHORE SHARMA:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

- (a) the objectives of the 'Bal Raksha Mobile App' launched by the Government;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  made  any  arrangements  for  publicity  of  the  said  Mobile Application  as  well  as  to  make  all  parents  aware  about  its  use  across  the  country particularly in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Gujarat and Jammu and Kashmir; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a) 'Bal Raksha Mobile App' is launched by All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi,  an  autonomous  Institute  under  Ministry  of  Ayush,  Government  of  India. The  Main  objective  of  'Bal  Raksha  Mobile  App'  is  to  collect  data  regarding changes in Health Status and Morbidity pattern in children (Age 1-16 years) after administration of Balaraksha Kit. Balaraksha kit is a set of Ayurveda Medications  (Anu  Taila,  Chyawanprash,  Samshamani  Vati,  and  Syrup  Ayush Bala Kwatha).
- (b) & (c) Presently the advertisement of Bal Raksha Mobile App for information of Parents is  done  through  All  India  Institute  of  Ayurveda  website  -  www.aiia.gov.in. Various Institutions/NGOs across the country are actively involved in 'Balaraksha Kit' distribution on one to one request basis.  This app is available for free download through Google Play store.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1419 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-10
Subject: Smuggling of Nuclear Weapons
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Pushpendra Singh Chandel

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-1419

ANSWERED ON- 10/02/2023

## SMUGGLING OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS

† 1419. SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL

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

(a)   whether   Government   has   initiated   diplomatic   measures   to   deal   with   the   possible smuggling of nuclear weapons and regional imbalance arising in Indian subcontinent in view of changing economic and political situation in neighboring country and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government has also initiated efforts to check smuggling of nuclear weapon and uranium through international agencies; and

(c) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN)

(a to c) Government monitors all developments having a bearing on national security and takes necessary steps to safeguard it. Government continues to monitor nuclear proliferation in India's neighbourhood. In the context of international discussions on nuclear security matters, India has raised concerns regarding the danger of nuclear explosives or fissile material  falling   into   the   hands   of   non-state   actors   and   terrorists.   International  Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Interpol are the international institutions dealing with nuclear smuggling. India participates in both and has taken the necessary measures to tackle nuclear smuggling.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1418 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-10
Subject: North Bengal Medical College & Hospital, Siliguri
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Jayanta Kumar Roy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1418 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 10 TH  FEBRUARY, 2023

## NORTH BENGAL MEDICAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL, SILIGURI

## 1418.   DR. JAYANTA KUMAR ROY

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

- (a) whether the Government has sanctioned the work of construction of super specialty department in North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH), Siliguri, Darjeeling under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY);
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the current status of the project;
- (c) the expected date of handing over the super specialty department to the NBMCH authority; and
- (d) the other steps being taken by the Government to expedite the completion of the project?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d):  Upgradation of North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH), Siliguri  has been approved  under  Phase-III  of  Pradhan  Mantri  Swasthya  Suraksha  Yojana  (PMSSY)  at  an  approved outlay of Rs.150 Crore (Central Share-Rs. 120 Crore and State Share-Rs. 30 Crore). The upgradation includes  construction  of  255  bedded  Super  Specialty  Block  (SSB)  with  8  Operation  Theatres  and procurement of medical equipment.  As informed by the Executing Agency, civil construction work has been completed. As per the NBMCH, Siliguri, OPD services are functional in the Super Speciality Block.

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