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Lok Sabha Question No. 4881 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-31
Subject: Setting up of Medical Colleges in Tribal Districts
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †4881 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 ST  MARCH, 2023

## SETTING UP OF MEDICAL COLLEGES IN TRIBAL DISTRICTS

## †4881. SHRI JASWANT SINGH BHABHOR:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  proposed  to  establish  new  medical  colleges  in  the  tribal districts of Gujarat;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the details of criteria set for establishing the new medical colleges?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare administers a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS)  for  'Establishment  of  new  medical  colleges  attached  with  existing  district/referral hospitals'  with  preference  to  underserved  areas  and  aspirational  districts,  where  there  is  no existing Government or private medical college, with fund sharing between the Centre and State Governments in the ratio of 90:10 for North Eastern and Special Category States and 60:40 for others. Under the Scheme, 157 medical colleges have been approved in three phases including 05 medical colleges in the State of Gujarat, of which 03  medical colleges  have been approved in tribal districts of the State, namely, Narmada, Navsari and Panchmahal.

Further,  the  Government  has  increased  number  of  medical  colleges  and  subsequently increased MBBS seats. There is an increase of 71% in medical colleges from 387 before 2014 to 660 as of now. Further, there is an increase of 97% in MBBS seats from 51,348 before 2014 to 101,043 as of now, there is also an increase of 110% in PG seats from 31,185 before 2014 to 65,335  as  of  now,  including,  Diplomate  of  National  Board  (DNB)  /  Fellowship  of  National Board (FNB) PG seats and PG seats in College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPS).

In  addition,  support  has  also  been  provided  to  the  State  of  Gujarat  under  the  Pradhan Mantri  Swasthya  Suraksha  Yojana  (PMSSY)  for  upgradation  of  04  Government  medical colleges  at  Ahmedabad,  Rajkot,  Surat  &  Bhavnagar  by  setting  up  of  Super  Specialty  blocks. Further, AIIMS at Rajkot has also been established.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4879 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-31
Subject: DRDO Food Research Lab
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Chinta Anuradha, Reddeppa Nallakonda Gari, Midhun Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEFENCE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4879

TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 st  March, 2023

## DRDO FOOD RESEARCH LAB

4879.  SHRIMATI CHINTA ANURADHA: SHRI N. REDDEPPA: SHRI P.V. MIDHUN REDDY:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  the details on the progress of establishment of a DRDO Food Research Laboratory for Groundnuts, Tomato and Sweet Lemon; (b)  the details of funds utilized, proposed to be spent and projects completed so far; and (c)  the details of other incubation centres to be dedicated to different fruits and vegetables in
- the country?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE

IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(a) & (b):  DRDO has not established any dedicated food laboratory for Groundnuts, Tomato and Sweet Lemon. However, the know-how for processing Groundnuts, Tomato and Sweet Lemon exists with DRDO Food Research Laboratory (DFRL) and the same is extended to institutes/establishments seeking for it. In this regard, no project is executed / sanctioned.

(c):    DRDO  has  not  established  any  incubation  centre  dedicated  for  different  fruits  and vegetables.  Recently,  DFRL  has  established  Apricot  processing  plant  in  Leh,  Ladakh  in association with Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR), Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) and Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh and it is already functioning.

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(SHRI AJAY BHATT)
Lok Sabha Question No. 4878 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-31
Subject: Mission Shakti
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Dibyendu Adhikari, Mimi Chakraborty

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4878

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.03.2023

## MISSION SHAKTI

## 4878.  SHRI DIBYENDU ADHIKARI: MS. MIMI CHAKRABORTY:

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

- (a) whether  Government  has  reduced  budget  allocation  for  2023-24  to  mission Shakti (mission for protection and empowerment of women) against 2022-23;
- (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the proposal of Government towards protection and empowerment for women socially and economically with such meager budget?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (c)  :  The  Government  gives  utmost  priority  to  the  safety,  security  and empowerment of women. In the past few years, a number of initiatives have been taken for holistic development  and  empowerment  of  women  and  girls.  The Government has adopted multi-pronged approach to address the issue of women on a  life-cycle  continuum  basis  for  their  educational,  social,  economic  and  political empowerment  so  that  they  become  equal  partners  in  fast  paced  and  sustainable national  development.  The  issues  of  women  and  girls  are  cross  cutting  and accordingly  various  Ministries/  Departments  of  Central  Government  implement  the schemes/ programmes in their respective domain for the benefit of women and girls. However,  most  of  the  schemes/  programmes  of  the  Central  Government  are implemented  through  States/  UTs,  to  whom  funds  are  released  for  the  purpose. Depending  on  utilization  of  funds  and  demand  from  the  States/  UTs,  the  Central Government provides funds to them.

There has been substantial increase in the budget for schemes related to safety and empowerment of women in the year 2023-24 as can be seen from the Gender Budget Statement (GBS) of the year 2023-24. 43 Ministries/ Departments/ UTs have reported a total of Rs. 2.23 Lakh crore in the GBS, 2023-24 as compared to Rs. 1.71 Lakh crore by  41  Ministries/  Departments/  UTs  in  the  year  2022-23.  The  quantum  of  gender budget indicated in GBS, 2023-24 is 30% more than budget estimates of 2022-23. The share of gender budget in total Union Budget has increased from 4.3% in 2022-23 to 5% in 2023-24.

Under  the  umbrella  scheme  for  the  safety,  security  and  empowerment  of  women named 'Mission Shakti' for implementation during the 15 th  Finance Commission period, the Government has approved a total financial outlay of Rs. 20,989 crore, with Central Share of Rs. 15,761 crore. The budget allocation for the financial year 2023-24 is Rs.3143.96 crore as against allocation of Rs.3184.11 crore for the year 2022-23.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4877 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-31
Subject: Demand for High-Efficiency Liquid Fertilizers
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Ranjeetsingh Naik Nimbalkar, Saikia Dilip, Naranbhai Bhikhabhai Kachhadiya, Devji Mansingram Patel

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4877 TO BE ANSWERED

ON: 31.03.2023

Increase in demand for high-efficiency liquid fertilizers

4877.   SHRI  RANJEETSINGH NAIK NIMBALKAR:

SHRI DILIP SAIKIA:

SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA:

SHRI DEVJI M. PATEL:

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

- (a) whether there is a huge increase in demand for High Efficiency Liquid Fertilizer in the country for quality farming and agriculture process;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefore: and
- (c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to increase the production of high efficiency liquid fertilizers in the country?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

## (SHRI BHAGWANT KHUBA)

- (a) to (c):   Under the NBS Policy the Govt. notifies a fixed rate of subsidy in Rs./kg on each nutrient N,P,K and S which is converted into per tonne subsidy on various subsidized  P&K  fertilizers,  which  is  25  grades  at  present  and  does  not  include  the liquid  fertilizers.  In  order  to  promote  the  use  of  liquid  fertilizers,  12  liquid  fertilizers (Grade wise) have been included in the Fertilizer (Control) Order between 2020 and 2022 by Government of India and the sector is market driven.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4874 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-31
Subject: Representation of Women in Legislative Bodies
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Mala Roy, Ranjeetsingh Naik Nimbalkar, Pinaki Misra, Devendrappa Y, Saikia Dilip, Naranbhai Bhikhabhai Kachhadiya, Devji Mansingram Patel

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

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## L O K    S A B H A UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4874 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, 31 ST  MARCH, 2023

## REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN IN LEGISLATIVE BODIES

## 4874. SHRIMATI MALA ROY:

SHRI RANJEETSINGH NAIK NIMBALKAR:

SHRI PINAKI MISRA:

SHRI Y. DEVENDRAPPA:

SHRI DILIP SAIKIA:

SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA:

SHRI DEVJI M. PATEL:

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

- (a)  whether the representation of women in different legislative/elected bodies is very low in India compared to that of other democratic countries and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  several  steps  to  enhance  the  representation  of woman in the said bodies of the country, if so, the details and the manner in which the desired goals are to be achieved and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c)  whether the Government has any proposal for the reservation of women to ensure adequate  representation  to  them  in  Parliament  and  State  legislatures  and  make  the legislature more inclusive and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the other efforts made/proposed by the Government to increase their participation in near future?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): The Government has not maintained any such data relating to India's position in comparison to other countries.
- (b) to (d): Gender justice is an important commitment of the Government. The issue involved needs careful consideration on the basis of the consensus among all political parties before a Bill for amendment in the Constitution is brought before Parliament.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4873 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-31
Subject: Permanent Advocates
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Sunil Kumar Singh

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

## Lok Sabha

## Unstarted Question No. 4873

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 31.03.2023

## Permanent Advocates

## †4873. Shri Sunil Kumar Singh:

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

- (a) whether permanent advocates are appointed by the Government in the District and Session Courts;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the number of the District and Session Courts in which the posts of advocates to be appointed by the Government are lying  vacant  at  present,  State-wise  along  with  the  reasons therefor; and
- (d) the  date  by  which  the  appointments  to  the  said  posts  are likely to be made ?

## MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE

## ANSWER (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

- (a) to  (d)  Government  does  not  appoint  permanent  advocates  in
- the District and Session Courts.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4872 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-31
Subject: Fast Track Courts for Undertrials
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Ramya  Haridas, Poonam (Mahajan) Vajendla Rao

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4872

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 31 st MARCH, 2023

## Fast Track Courts for Undertrials

## 4872.MS. RAMYA HARIDAS:

## SHRIMATI POONAM MAHAJAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to set up fast track courts for delivering justice to the undertrials lodged in various jails of the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has received any suggestions/proposals in this regard;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the details of the action taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to  (b) The  setting  up  of  subordinate  courts  and  its  functioning  including  Fast  Track Courts (FTCs) lies within the domain of State Governments which they set up as per their need  and  resources  in  consultation  with  respectiveHigh  Courts.  Presently,  there  is  no proposal to set up fast track courts for undertrials.
- (c) to (d) No suggestion/proposal has been received in this regard.
- (e) Does not arise in view of above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4871 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-31
Subject: Indigenous Defence Production
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Thomas Chazhikadan

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4871

TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 st  March, 2023

## INDIGENOUS DEFENCE PRODUCTION

## 4871.  SHRI THOMAS CHAZHIKADAN:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a)    whether  the  value  of  indigenous  defence  production  comparatively  increased  after  the launch of Atmanirbhar initiative; and
- (b)    if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  relevant  details  of  defence  equipment  and technology sectors which have shown a remarkable upsurge?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE

IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

- (a) & (b):  With focus on Aatmanirbharta and efforts made to achieve self-reliance, the value of Defence Production has increased as follows in last three years: -

| Financial Year   | Value of Defence Production (Rs. in crores)   |
|------------------|-----------------------------------------------|
| 2019-2020        | 79,071                                        |
| 2020-2021        | 84,643                                        |
| 2021-2022        | 94,845                                        |

Further, with consistent efforts in last few years, many significant projects including 155mm Artillery Gun system 'Dhanush', Advanced Towed Artillary Guns (ATAGs), Light Combat Aircraft 'Tejas', Surface to Air Missile system 'Akash', Main Battle Tank 'Arjun', T-90  Tank,  T-72  Tank,  Armoured  Personnel  Carrier  'BMP-II/IIK',  Su-30  MK1,  Cheetah Helicopter, Advanced Light Helicopter, Dornier Do-228, High Mobility Trucks, INS Kalvari, INS  Khanderi,  INS  Chennai,  Anti-Submarine  Warfare  Corvette  (ASWC),  Arjun  Armoured Repair and Recovery Vehicle, Bridge Laying Tank, Bi-Modular Charge System (BMCS) for 155mm  Ammunition,  Medium  Bullet  Proof  Vehicle  (MBPV),  Weapon  Locating  Radar (WLR),  Integrated  Air  Command  and  Control  System  (IACCS),  Software  Defined  Radios (SDR),  Lakshya  Parachute  for  Pilotless  Target  Aircraft,  Opto  Electronic  Sights  for  Battle Tanks,  Water  Jet  Fast  Attack  Craft,  Inshore  Patrol  Vessel,  Offshore  Patrol  Vessel,  Fast Interceptor Boat, Landing Craft Utility, 25 T Tugs, etc. have been produced in the country.

(SHRI AJAY BHATT)

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4864 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-31
Subject: Data of Cancer Patients
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Heena Vijaykumar Gavit, Krishna Pal Singh Yadav

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4864 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 st  MARCH, 2023

## DATA OF CANCER PATIENTS

## 4864.   DR. HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT: DR. KRISHNA PAL SINGH YADAV:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government plans on introducing appropriate legislation to ensure mandatory data compilation of cancer patients and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government plans on introducing upskilling programs oriented towards patient navigation, particularly  for cancer patients for addressing the diverse needs in the complex,

- multistep medical system; and
- (c) 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):

The  National  Cancer  Registry  Programme  (NCRP)  under  the  Indian  Council  of  Medical Research (ICMR) with its network of cancer registries provides the data on cancer incidence, mortality, pattern, trend and geo-pathological distribution of cancers. It also helps to formulate and implement policies and programmes, monitor and evaluate the cancer control activities. There are a total of 38 Population Based Cancer Registries and 215 Hospital Based Cancer Registries.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4859 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-31
Subject: Attacks on Temples Abroad
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Vellalath Kochukrishnan Nair. Sreekandan, Anto  Antony

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-4859

ANSWERED ON- 31/03/2023

## ATTACKS ON TEMPLES ABROAD

4859. SHRI V.K. SREEKANDAN SHRI ANTO ANTONY

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

(a) whether the Government has taken note of the recent attacks on Indian Temples in Australia, Canada, Pakistan and other foreign countries;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c)   whether   the   Government   has   initiated   dialogue   with   such   countries   to   take   steps   towards ensuring the safety of such Indian temples;

(d) if so, the details thereof and response of the said countries thereto; and

(e) the other measures being taken by the Government towards ensuring safety of Indian sacred religious places in other foreign countries?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN) (a to e) Incidences of attack and desecration of temples and places of worship abroad is immediately taken up through diplomatic channels with the concerned authorities of the host country for proper investigation, corrective action as well as for providing safety & security. The host government and its authorities are also called upon to undertake appropriate action as per their national laws and international   obligations.   Indian   Missions/Posts   remain   in   constant   engagements   with   host Government as well as Indian community on such matters.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4858 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-31
Subject: Status gap between Modern Medicine and AYUSH
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Jual Oram

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4858 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.03.2023

## STATUS GAP BETWEEN MODERN MEDICINE AND AYUSH 4858. SHRI JUAL ORAM:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the status gap between modern medicine and AYUSH has been done away with to harmonise both sectors and expanding the framework will increase the present problems;
- (b)    if so, whether the Government has any strong framework to narrow this gap; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the action taken/ being taken in this regard?

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

(a) Public Health is a State subject. Ministry of Ayush, Government of India is the cadre controlling  authority  for  Ayush  Doctors  posted  in  Central  Government  Health  Scheme (CGHS). These Doctors are getting the benefits of salary,  allowances  etc. at par with the Doctors of modern medicine deployed by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare in CGHS. The Ayush Doctors are given time bound promotions under the Dynamic Assured Career Progression (DACP) scheme at par with the Doctors of modern medicine. The Government has also enhanced the retirement age of Ayush Doctors from 60 years to 65 years at par with the  Doctors  of  modern  medicine.  Ministry  of  Health  and  Family  Welfare  (MoHFW) vide Order No. Z.15025/ 36/ 2017/ DIR/ CGHS/ EHS dated 16.04.2019 has decided to set up 53 Units (27 Homoeopathic and 26 Ayurvedic Units) in cities where Allopathic dispensaries are already functioning.

- (b)   Does not arise.
- (c) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4856 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-31
Subject: Achievement of Tribunals
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Vijay Kumar Dubey

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

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## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4856 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 31 ST  MARCH, 2023

## ACHIEVEMENT OF TRIBUNALS

## 4856. SHRI VIJAY KUMAR DUBEY:

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

- (a)    the number of tribunals functioning in the country at present;
- (b)      the  present  status  of  the  progress  made  with  regard  to  the  merger  of  various tribunals in the country;
- (c)    whether these tribunals have been successful in achieving their objectives; and
- (d)      if  not,  the  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to  review/improve  their functioning?

## ANSWER

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

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- (a) As per First Schedule of the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021, the number of Tribunals in the country is sixteen.
- (b) As per information received in the Department, the following tribunal inter-alia have either been merged or abolished.
- (i) The Appellate Tribunal for Foreign Exchange under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 has been merged with Appellate Tribunal (Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators Act) in accordance with the Finance Act, 2017.
- (ii)  The  Competition  Appellate  Tribunal  has  been  merged  with  the  National  Company  Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) with effect from 26.05.2017.

(iii)  The  Employee  Provident  Fund  Appellate  Tribunals  were  merged  with  the  Central Government Industrial Tribunals-cum-Labour Courts and National Industrial Tribunals (CGITcum-LCs/NITs) after enactment of the Finance Act, 2017.

(iv)  As  per  the  Second  Schedule of the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021, the following Tribunals ceased to hold office:

- i. Appellate Tribunal under Cinematograph Act, 1952;
- ii. Authority for Advance Rulings under Income Tax Act, 1961;
- iii. Airport Appellate Tribunal under Airports Authority of India Act, 1994;
- iv. Intellectual Property Appellate Board under Trade Marks Act, 1999; and
- v. Plant Varieties Protection Appellate Tribunal under Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act, 2001.

(c) The Tribunals have been set up to reduce the workload of courts, to expedite decisions and to provide a forum for adjudication of the disputes in the areas falling under the jurisdiction of that Tribunal. These tribunals perform an important and specialised role in justice dispensation and have been successful in their objective.

- (d) Does not arise in view of (c) above.