opensansad/lok-sabha-qa huggingface dataset:
Lok Sabha Question No. 990 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-22
Subject: Reservation of Parliament Seats for Transgender Community
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Sanjay Bhatia

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE

## LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 990

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, 22 ND  JULY, 2022

## Reservation of Parliament Seats for Transgender Community

†990. SHRI SANJAY BHATIA:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  reserve  or  give  scrapped Anglo-Indian  reserved  seats  in  Parliament  and  assemblies  to transgender  community  to  safeguard  their  fundamental  rights enshrined in the Constitution as they are facing poverty/ discrimination, earning their livelihood through singing, dancing, begging  and  prostitution  and  having  no  elected  members  in parliament and assemblies despite a sizeable population; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): No  Sir,  no  such  proposal  is  under  consideration  of  the Government.

******
Lok Sabha Question No. 986 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-22
Subject: Shifting of Principal Seat of High Court of Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Kotagiri Sridhar, Chinta Anuradha

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 986

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 22.07.2022

## Shifting of Principal Seat of High Court of AndhraPradesh

## 986.   SHRI SRIDHAR KOTAGIRI: SHRIMATI CHINTA ANURADHA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has received a written request to shift principal seat of the  High  Court  in  Andhra  Pradesh  from  Amravati  to  Kurnool  and  if  so,  the details thereof; and
- (b) whether the Government is considering to take up the request favorably, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE

## (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a)  and  (b):  High  Court  of  Andhra  Pradesh  with  principal  seat  at  Amaravati  was established under Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 and has been functioning w.e.f. 01.01.2019.

The  Chief  Minister,  Andhra  Pradesh  in  February,  2020  has  proposed  for shifting of principal seat of Andhra Pradesh High Court from Amaravati to Kurnool.

Shifting of Principal Seat of High Court is decided by the State Government in consultation with the concerned High Court. The State Government is responsible for meeting the expenditure for running the HighCourt of the State. Similarly, the Chief Justice  of  the  concerned  High  Court  is  responsible  for  running  the  day  to  day administration  of  the  Court.  In  the  present  matter,  both  the  State  Government  of Andhra  Pradesh  and  High  Court  of  Andhra  Pradesh  have  to  form  their  opinion regarding shifting of High Court to Kurnool and submit a complete proposal to the Government  of  India.  However,  there  is  no  complete  proposal  pending  with  the Government.

*****
Lok Sabha Question No. 985 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-22
Subject: Indians in Nepal Prison
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: S. Gnanathiraviam

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.985 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.07.2022

## INDIANS IN NEPAL PRISON

## 985.   SHRI GNANATHIRAVIAM S.:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of Indians languishing in prisons in Nepal, gender-wise;
- (b) whether   many   innocent   Indians   against   whom   no   evidence   is present are also languishing in prisons in Nepal; and
- (c) if so, whether the Government/Embassy has taken up/would take up the matter with authorities in Nepal to ensure early trial/release of such innocent accused imprisoned in Nepalese prisons?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS [SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN]

- (a) As per the information available with the Ministry, the number of Indian prisoners, including under-trials, in Nepalese prisons at present is 1134. Gender-wise details are not shared by the local authorities.
- (b) & (c) No such case has come to the notice of this Ministry.

The Government attaches the highest priority to the safety, security and well-being   of   Indians   in   foreign   countries,   including   those   in   the foreign jails. Indian Missions / Posts abroad remain vigilant and closely monitor   the   incidents   of   Indian   nationals   being   put   in   jail   in   foreign countries for violation/alleged violation of local laws.

As soon as the information about the detention/arrest of an Indian national is received by Embassy of India in Nepal, it immediately gets in touch with the concerned local authorities to get consular access to the detained/arrested   Indian   national   to   ascertain   the   facts   of   the   case, confirm his Indian nationality and ensure his welfare. Apart from extending them all   possible   consular   assistance,   legal   assistance   to   imprisoned Indians is being provided by the Embassy in deserving cases on a meanstested basis. Cases are also raised with Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Nepal for taking up the matter with concerned authorities of Government of Nepal.

The issue of repatriation of Indian nationals in Nepalese prisons is regularly pursued by Embassy with the local authorities concerned.

*****
Lok Sabha Question No. 984 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-22
Subject: Construction of a Bridge on Spill Channel of Kanpur
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Jual Oram

- (a) Yes Sir.

(b)&(c) Construction  of Bridge over Kanupur Spill Channel was originally planned  for execution  by Kanupur lrrigation Project Authority, Government  of Odisha on cost sharing basis  [National  Highways Authority  of lndia (NHAI):  80% :: State Government: 20Yol. The work was awarded in 2011 but same was terminated due to technical difficulties.

Subsequently,  work was awarded  by NHAI on 05.05.2021  and same has been started  on 18.O9.2021,  with scheduled completion by March 2023. fhe  present progress of the work is 43%.

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 984

ANSWERED ON22IO7I2O22

## CONSTRUCTION OF A BRIDGE ON SPILL CHANNEL  OF KANUPUR

984. SHRI JUAL ORAM:

Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING  AND WATERWAYS  be pleased to state: qil{,frdqfl+tqefuroqFf  qfi

- (a) whether the construction  of a bridge over the spill channel  of Kanupur irrigation project  on the Rimuli  -Rory  - Rajamunda section of National Highway No. 52 has been delayed for a long time and if so, the details  thereof;
- (c) if so, the steps  taken to expedite the construction work of the said bridge?
- (b) whether the State Government  of Odisha has agreed to bear the partial cost of construction of the said bridge; and

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF PORTS. SHIPPING  AND WATERWAYS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)
Lok Sabha Question No. 980 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-22
Subject: Twenty-Second Law Commission
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Jayadev Galla

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

- ****

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.980 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 22 ND  JULY, 2022

## TWENTY-SECOND LAW COMMISSION

- 980.SHRI JAYADEV GALLA: Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state: (a) whether the timeline drawn for appointment of the 22nd  Law Commission has not been maintained and if so, the reasons therefor; (b) whether any steps have been taken by the Government to make the Law  Commission  more  gender  inclusive  by  including  women  and LGBTQIA+ communities therein; (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and whether  the  Government  proposes  to  make  Law  Commission  a inclusive
- (d) statutory body with regular appointments and gender procedures and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE (SHRIKIREN RIJIJU)

## ****

(a): The Cabinet has approved for the constitution of 22nd Law Commission of India for a term of three years w.e.f. 21st February, 2020. As per the notification dated 21.02.2020, no time limit has been drawn for appointment  of Chairperson, Full-time and  Part-time Members  in  the Commission. It  is  the  endeavor  of  the  Government  that  appointments  in  a body need to be inclusive in character, with participation of all sections of society.  Also,  there  is  no  proposal  with  the  Government  to  make  Law

*****

(b) to (d): Commission a statutorybody.
Lok Sabha Question No. 974 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-22
Subject: Promotion of Ayush Products
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOKSABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-974 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22/07/2022

## 'PROMOTION OF AYUSH PRODUCTS'

## 974. SHRI MAGUNTA SREENIVASULU REDDY:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

- a)   the details of Special Ayush Visa Categoryannounced by the Government;
2. (b)  whether  the  Government  has  launched  'Heal  inIndia'  campaign  to  promote  traditional medical tourismand if so, the details thereof;
3. (c) whether the Government is also taking steps todevelop Ayush parks to promote research, promotionand manufacture of Ayush products; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OFAYUSH (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

(a)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 announcementtolaunch 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.

- (b) Yes Sir, it is a part of Heal in India campaign to promote traditional medical tourism.
-  Ministry of Health and Family Welfare with the Ministry of Ayush has been working with CDAC and SEPC for developing one step portal for the convenience and ease of credible information for those who want to take treatment in India from abroad
-  Chintan  Shivirswere  organized  by  the  Ministry  of  Health  and  Family  Welfare  to promote Heal in India and Heal by India. The Ministry of Ayush has also participated in these Chintan shivir. Certain action points were identified in the Chintan Shivir to promote traditional medicine in Tourism in India.
-  A  Round  table  and  plenary  sessions  on  heal  in  India  were  also  organized  during global Ayush Investment and Innovation summit at Gandhinagar, Gujrat to promote India as the leading destination for medical value travel.

(c)& (d) Yes Sir, Ministry of Ayush has prepared a concept note on Ayush Park.

********
Lok Sabha Question No. 972 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-22
Subject: Photo Identity Card to New Born Baby
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Ramdas Chandrabhanji Tadas

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 972

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.07.2022

## PHOTO IDENTITY CARD TO NEW BORN BABY

972.   SHRI RAMDAS C. TADAS :

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

- (a) Whether  recently  any  incidents  of  theft  of  babies  from  various  hospitals  have been reported in the country;
- (b) If  so,  whether  the  Government  has  received  any  proposal  from  National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) to issue photo identify card to new born babies including their mothers to prevent such incidents;
- (c) If so, the details thereof; and
- (d) The action taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): As per information received from the Ministry of Health & Family welfare no such incidents have been reported. Further, as per the information received from the National Commission for  Protection  of  Child  Rights  (NCPCR),  no  such  complaints  have  been received in the NCPCR during the last two years i.e., 2020-21 and 2021-22.
- (b)to  (d):  Further,  as  informed  by  the  NCPCR,  the  NCPCR  has  not  sent  any  such proposal to the Government of India.

****
Lok Sabha Question No. 968 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-22
Subject: Shortage of Di-ammonium phosphate
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Sougata Ray, Thirumaa Valavan Thol

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 968 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 22.07.2022

## Shortage of Di-ammonium Phosphate

968:

PROF. SOUGATA RAY:

SHRI THIRUMAAVALAVAN THOL:

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

- (a) whether the country has been acute shortage of Di-ammonium phosphate; facing
- if so, the details thereof during the last three years State/UT-wise; 8 the steps takenlproposed to be taken to ensure adequate availability of the same; whether the ongoing crisis in Russia has affected the supply of the same; and if the details thereof? SO,

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): No Sir: The availability of Di-ammonium phosphate during the ongoing Kharif2022 season has remained comfortable.
- (c) Govt; Of India had taken following stepslinitiative for adequate ensuring availability of DAP in the Country:
- 1 DoF had instructed fertilizer companies to manufacture additional DAP for a period of 25.10.2021 to 31.03.2022 by converting the NPK stream to DAP stream so that the demand of the farming community can be adequately met
- DoF granted permission to Madhya Bharat Agro Product Limited Unit-IL; Banda Sagar, MP for production of DAPINPK with the installed capacity limit of 1,20,000 MT per annum:
- Paradeep Phosphates Ltd was allowed to manufacture additional DAPINPK complex to the tune of 8 LMT per annum:
- (d) & (e): No sir. The availability of Di-ammonium phosphate during the ongoing Kharif2022 season has remained comfortable as per the following:

| ALL INDIA DAP POSITION FOR KHARIF 2022(UPTO 18/07/2022)   | ALL INDIA DAP POSITION FOR KHARIF 2022(UPTO 18/07/2022)   | ALL INDIA DAP POSITION FOR KHARIF 2022(UPTO 18/07/2022)   | ALL INDIA DAP POSITION FOR KHARIF 2022(UPTO 18/07/2022)   | ALL INDIA DAP POSITION FOR KHARIF 2022(UPTO 18/07/2022)   |
|-----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
|                                                           |                                                           | Seasonal                                                  | Pro rata Requirement                                      | Fig_in LMT                                                |
|                                                           | DAP                                                       | 58.82                                                     | 36.72                                                     | 42.57                                                     |
Lok Sabha Question No. 967 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-22
Subject: MoU with Asian Development Bank
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Arun Sao, Vijay Baghel, Sunil Kumar Soni

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTIONNO. 967 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.07.2022

## MOU WITH ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

## 967.   SHRI ARUN SAO SHRI VIJAY BAGHEL SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SONI

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  signed  Memorandum  of  Understanding  (MoU)  with Asian Development Bank (ADB) to promote and strengthen the primary healthcare in the country;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  rationale,  objective,  timelines  and  the achievable goals behind the said move;
- (c) the details of State/UTs which have been benefitted by the said MoU;
- (d) whether the Government has allocated funds for developing institutional capacity for health  and  wellness  at  municipal  levels  in  the  country  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof, State/UT-wise/district-wise; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY

## ANSWER WELFARE Dr. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR

(a) to (e): A loan agreement for USD 300 million has been signed between Government of  India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) to strengthen 'Comprehensive Primary Health  Care  in  Urban  areas  under  Prime  Minister  -  Ayushman  Bharat  Health Infrastructure  Mission  (PM-ABHIM)'  on  23rd  November  2021.  The  objective  is  to strengthen  primary  health  care  in  urban  areas  in  13  states  namely  Andhra  Pradesh, Assam,  Chhattisgarh, Gujarat,  Haryana,  Jharkhand,  Karnataka,  Madhya  Pradesh, Maharashtra,  Rajasthan,  Tamil  Nadu,  Telangana  and  West  Bengal  with  the  goal  of improving the access to quality Comprehensive Primary Health Care (CPHC) Services in urban population.

Government  of  India  provides  required  financial  support  to  States/UTs  to  upgrade health  infrastructure  in  primary  health  care  facilities  including  support  for  diagnostic infrastructure,  human  resources,  buildings  &  equipments  in  Sub  Health  Centres, Primary Health Centres and Urban Health and Wellness Centres and polyclinics through National Health Mission and 15th Finance Commission Grants.
Lok Sabha Question No. 964 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-22
Subject: Health and Wellness Centres in Maharashtra
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Vinayak Bhaurao Raut, Omprakash Bhupalsinh alias Pawan Rajenimbalkar

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 964 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22 nd  JULY, 2022

## HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTRES IN MAHARASHTRA

## 964. SHRI VINAYAK RAUT: SHRI OMPRAKASH BHUPALSINH alias PAWAN RAJENIMBALKAR:

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

- (a) the  present  status  of  Health  and  Wellness  Centres  including  the  number  of  Health  and Wellness Centers (HWCs) approved and actually functioning in Maharashtra;
- (b) whether  there  is  a  huge  gap  between  the  number  of  HWCs  approved  initially  and  the number of functional HWCs in Maharashtra;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  assessed  the  reasons  for  delay  in  making  the  HWCs functional and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the steps taken to make all approved HWCs functional in the State?

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

(a):  As  per  the  budget  announcement  2017-18,  1.5  lakh  Sub-Health  Centres  (SHCs)  and Primary Health Centres (PHCs) were to be transformed into Ayushman Bharat- Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) by December, 2022. Out of this a target of 10,356 AB-HWCs has been fixed to the State of Maharashtra by GoI for operationalization by December 2022. A total of 11,701 facilities have been approved by GoI till FY 2021-22 for operationalization till December 2022 as per State's proposal. As per the AB-HWC Portal, 10,514 facilities are functional as AB-HWCs in Maharashtra as on 30 th June 2022.

- (b) & (c): State has completed allotted target of 10,356 AB-HWCs.

(d):  Ministry of Health and Family Welfare provides technical and financial support to the States/UTs to strengthen the public healthcare system, based on the proposals received from them  in  their  Annual  Programme  Implementation  Plans  (PIPs),  within  their  resource envelope.

The States/UTs are supported for various components under AB-HWCs namely engagement of  Community  Health  Officer  (CHO)  and  capacity  building  of  primary  health  care  team, performance  based  incentives  for  the  team  at  AB-HWC,  infrastructure  strengthening, availability of medicines and diagnostics, provision of expanded range of services etc.

********
Lok Sabha Question No. 958 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-22
Subject: Construction of Court Halls
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Margani Bharat

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 958

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 22 ND  JULY, 2022

## Construction of Court Halls

## 958.  Shri Margani Bharat:

Will the Minister of Law and Justice be pleased to state:

- (a) whether nearly 3,000 court halls are being constructed under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Development of infrastructure for Subordinate Judiciary and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the number of court halls and residential units proposed to be constructed in Andhra Pradesh, district-wise; and
- (c) the time by which all these halls/units are likely to be completed and come into use?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (c):    The  primary  responsibility  of  development  of  infrastructure  facilities  for judiciary  rests  with  the  State  Governments.  To  augment  the  resources  of  the  State Governments,  the  Union  Government  has  been  implementing  a  Centrally  Sponsored Scheme for Development of Infrastructure Facilities in district and subordinate courts by providing financial assistance to State Governments / UTs in the prescribed fund sharing pattern. The scheme is being implemented since 1993-94. It covers the construction of court  buildings  and  residential  accommodations  for  judicial  officers  of  district  and subordinate judiciary. The scheme has been extended from 2021-22 to 2025-26 with a budgetary outlay of Rs. 9,000 crore including central share of Rs. 5,307crore. Besides the construction  of  court  halls  and  residential  quarters,  the  scheme  now  also  covers  the construction of lawyers' halls, digital computer rooms and toilet complexes in the district and subordinate courts. Construction of a total of 3,800 Court Halls are estimated as per the above financial outlay.

As already stated, the aim of the scheme is to supplement the resources of the State Governments. The project-wise allocation is not made under the scheme. However, as per the records made available by the Andhra Pradesh High Court as on 30.06.2022 there are  623  court  halls  and  599  Residential  Units  available  against  the  current  sanctioned strength of 601 Judges/Judicial Officer of District and Subordinate Courts. Further, as per Nyaya Vikas II web Portal as on 30.06.2022 there are 99 court halls and 16 residential units are under construction. Though, the timeline of the projects under the scheme is not defined  by  the  Department,  however,  the  scheme  guidelines  mandate  the  States  to indicate the starting and end dates of each specific project while seeking the release of central funds under the scheme.

*****