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Lok Sabha Question No. 3724 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-25
Subject: Audits of Cosmetic Products
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Kotagiri Sridhar

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3724

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 25 th  March, 2022

## Audits of Cosmetic Products

## 3724.   SHRI SRIDHAR KOTAGIRI: SHRI P.V. MIDHUN REDDY:

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

- (a) whether the Government conducts any audit of claims made by cosmetic companies after acquiring a license to sell their products in the Indian market;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government has conducted any study to check levels of prohibited substances of lead and arsenic mixed in cosmetics;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; (e) whether any studies have also been conducted by some prominent think tanks and the other research organisations in this regard and if so, the details thereof;
- (e) if so, whether the regulatory body has sanctioned any study to follow-up on the findings; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS (SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA)

- (a) & (b): As per information provided by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, no cosmetic may purport or claim to purport or convey any idea which is false or misleading to the intending user as per Rule 36 of the Cosmetics Rules, 2020 notified under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940. In case of any concern or complaint regarding the claims, Licensing Authorities are empowered to take action including conduct of inspection as per the Cosmetics Rules, 2020.
- (c)  &  (d):  As  per  information  provided  by  CDSCO,  no  such  study  has  been  conducted. However,  as  per  Rule  39  of  the  Cosmetics  Rules,  2020,  the  limit  of  arsenic  and  lead  in cosmetics have been prescribed as under:
- (i) Not more than 2 parts per million of Arsenic calculated as Arsenic Trioxide.
- (ii) Not more than 20 parts per million of lead calculated as lead.
- (iii) Not more than 100 parts per million of Heavy Metals other than lead calculated as the total of the respective metals.

Further, as per Rule 39(6) of the Cosmetics Rules, 2020, the use of lead and arsenic compounds for the purpose of colouring cosmetics is prohibited.

(e) to (f): CDSCO has not received any list of such studies. However, earlier in 2014 a study titled 'Heavy Metals in Cosmetics' was conducted by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), which is available in public domain. CDSCO had taken up the matter and forwarded the  same  to  the  concerned  State  for  necessary  action  as  per  provisions  of  the  Drugs  and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and rules made thereunder.  CDSCO has not  sanctioned any study to follow-up on the findings.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3721 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-25
Subject: Use of Organic Compost
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Vishnu Dayal Ram

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3721 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 25.03.2022

## Use of Organic Compost

## 3721 SHRI VISHNU DAYAL RAM:

## Will the Minister of CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken any steps to promote the use of organic compost as fertilizer for organic farming;
- (c) whether the government has a scheme to organic waste from households and the other small-scale units to make organic compost; and buy
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) if so,the details thereof ?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

## (SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA)

- (a) & (b): Government has been implementing dedicated organic farming schemes of Paramparagat Krishi Vikas   Yjana (PKVY) and Mission Organic Value Chain Development in North East Region (MOVCDNER) since 2015-16. Under these schemes; farmers are   primarily encouraged to adopt  organic cultivation   using various organic inputs including organic fertilizers and provided end to end from production to marketing of organic produce. Hands-on-training to farmers about onfarm production of organic fertilizers and its use are integral part of these schemes.
- (c) There is no such scheme at present:
- (d) In view of (c) above, the question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3720 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-25
Subject: Child Protection Committee
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Chandra Sekhar Sahu, Girish Bhalchandra Bapat, Rahul Ramesh Shewale

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UN-STARRED QUESTION NO.3720 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.03.2022

## CHILD PROTECTION COMMITTEE

3720.  SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR SAHU: SHRI GIRISH BHALCHANDRA BAPAT: SHRI RAHUL RAMESH SHEWALE:

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

- (a) whether  Child  Protection  Committees  have  been  formed  at  the  Gram Panchayat/ Block/District/State levels in various States including in Odisha and Maharashtra;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  Union  Government  has  been  giving  any  assistance  to  States  for functioning of such Committees and if so, the details thereof and the criteria fixed for such assistance;
- (e) the details of funds allocated, released and utilized by various States during each of the last three years, State/UT-wise; and
- (f) whether there is any proposal to enhance the quantum of remuneration and the other emolument for the staff engaged under the Mission Vatsalya and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (e)  :  The  guidelines  for  Child  Protection  Services  Scheme  provides for  Block level  Child  Protection Committees and Village level Child Protection Committees to recommend and monitor  implementation  of  Child  Protection  Services  at  Block  and Village level respectively. As these Committees  are advisory in nature, the requirements of funds and human resources are not there. States/UTs allocate and release funds to these committees at their own level as per requirement.

- (f) : Yes Sir.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3718 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-25
Subject: Decline in Institutional Deliveries during Lockdown Period
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Anurag Sharma

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3718 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 th  MARCH, 2022

## DECLINE IN INSTITUTIONAL DELIVERIES DURING LOCKDOWN PERIOD

## 3718: SHRI ANURAG SHARMA

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

- (a)  the  percentage  decline  in  the  institutional  deliveries,  antenatal  and  prenatal  care  during lockdown period for pregnant women enlisted to get at least four prenatal checkups under the Maternal Health care scheme in the country; and
- (b) the details thereof; ?

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

- (a) & (b):  All essential services, including institutional deliveries, antenatal and prenatal care were maintained at prevalent levels during the course of the COVID-19 Pandemic, including the periods during which restrictions were put on movement.

As  per  Health  Management  Information  System  (HMIS),  the  percentage  of  Institutional deliveries and Ante Natal Care in India for financial year (FY) 2019-20, and FY 2020-21 is as follows:

| Indicators                                                              | FY (2019-20)   | FY (2020-21)   |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------|----------------|
| Percentage of Institutional deliveries against total ANC Registration   | 69.69%         | 70.42%         |
| Percentage of 1st Trimester Registration against total ANC Registration | 71.95%         | 73.90%         |
Lok Sabha Question No. 3715 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-25
Subject: Services of Peritoneal Dialysis in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu

## 3715.

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3715 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 th  March, 2022

## SERVICES OF PERITONEAL DIALYSIS IN ANDHRA PRADESH SHRI LAVU SRI KRISHNA DEVARAYALU:

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

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  initiated  a  program  to  promote  Peritoneal  Dialysis  under Prime Minister National Dialysis Program;

(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(c) whether the patients suffering from kidney problems in Andhra Pradesh (AP) have availed the service of Peritoneal Dialysis; and

(d) if so, the details of the patients availing the services of Peritoneal Dialysis in the last three years and the current year district-wise in AP?

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

(a)  &  (b):  Peritoneal  dialysis  (PD)  has  been  introduced  under  PMNDP  and  guidelines  for peritoneal  dialysis  were  launched  on  10th  October  2019.  Under  Pradhan  Mantri  National Dialysis  Programme  (PMNDP),  State  Governments  are  supported  for  providing  dialysis services  free  of  cost  to  all  Below  Poverty  Line(BPL)  patients  under  the  umbrella  of  the National Health Mission (NHM). Such support is based on the proposals received from States in  their  annual  program  Implementation  Plans  (PIPs).  In  PIP  2021-22,  14  State/UTs  were approved funds for peritoneal dialysis under Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis program for providing PD services free of cost to BPL beneficiaries. The financial support provided under this program includes provision for patient supported monitoring equipment (BP apparatus, IV stand, weighing scale), Quarterly replacement of transfer set, PD bags (including training support) etc.

(c)  &  (d):  The  peritoneal  dialysis  under  Pradhan  Mantri  National  Dialysis  Programme (PMNDP) has not been initiated in Andhra Pradesh due to Covid-19 Pandemic, as informed by the State.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3714 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-25
Subject: Efforts towards Central Asia
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: S. Jagathrakshakan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3714 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.03.2022

## EFFORTS TOWARDS CENTRAL ASIA

## 3714. SHRI S. JAGATHRAKSHAKAN:

Will the minister of External Affairs be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government agrees with the view that it must now  redouble its efforts towards Central Asia to counter the 'Great Game' rivalries playing out in the region and reclaim its   shared   history   with   countries   that   are   an   important market, a source for energy and also a bulwark against the threats of extremism and radicalisation;
- (b) if so,  the steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard; and
- (c)    if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS [SMT. MEENAKASHI LEKHI]

(a) to (c)     The Government has accorded utmost importance to its relations with Central Asian countries as it considers it as part of India's 'Extended Neighbourhood'. This has been manifested by the continuous efforts taken in this direction, in particular, the institutionalization of the 'India-Central Asia Summit' mechanism. There have been frequent high-level visits between India and Central Asian countries that has led to further strengthening of India's relations with the Central Asian countries. Prime Minister paid a historic visit to all Central Asian countries in 2015. External Affairs Minister also visited Central Asian countries in 2018 and 2021. The India-Central Asia dialogue at the level of Foreign Ministers was launched in 2019 and held again in 2021.

India's   relations   with   Central   Asian   countries   have   been close and friendly underpinned by centuries-old civilzational and cultural ties. There has been a concerted focus by all sides to enhance   and   expand   economic   cooperation,   including   in   the energy   sector.   The   establishment   of   the   India-Central   Asia Business Council and the proposals related to setting up of Joint Working Group on Chabahar, Task Force on IT/IteS, Investment Club etc, are important steps in this regard.

India and the Central Asian countries have also agreed to establish a mechanism of regular meetings at the level of NSA / Secretaries of the Security Council to discuss various security related   challenges   in   the   region. The   participation   of   the Secretaries of the Security Council of Central Asian countries in the Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan in New Delhi in November 2021 helped in evolving a common regional consensus on Afghanistan. It has also been agreed to set up a Joint Working Group on Afghanistan at senior officials level.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3713 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-25
Subject: Harassment of Students in Poland
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Deepak Baij, Balubhau (Alias Suresh Narayan) Dhanorkar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3713 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.03.2022

## HARASSMENT OF STUDENTS IN POLAND

## † 3713. SHRI DEEPAK BAIJ:

## SHRI BALUBHAU ALIAS SURESH NARAYAN DHANORKAR:

Will the Minister of External Affairs pleased to state:

- (a)   whether Indian students faced harassment in the form of physical assault,   extortion   of   money   by   Ukranian authrorities and Poland police as they attempted to leave the country from its land borders;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the number of students that have suffered injuries due to this harassment;
- (d) the  number of  students  that   have   reported   extortion   of funds along with the total quantum of money lost;
- (e) whether there was any contact with Ukrainian/Poland border forces   to   allow   the   free   exit   of   Indian   students   into neighbouring countries along with number of Indian officials present at the border; and'
- (f) if so, the details thereof and if not, reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS [SMT. MEENAKASHI LEKHI]

(a) to (d) There were difficult situations faced by Indian students as   a   result   of   heavy   congestion   and   over-crowding   at   the Ukrainian-Polish border in the initial days after the conflict broke out. According to UN estimates, out of the 3.2 million refugees from Ukraine that have crossed over to its western neighbours, almost 2 million have crossed over to Poland. We have no reports of any injuries suffered by Indian nationals.

(e) & (f) An MEA team of 8 officials including Russian speaking officers were deployed at the Ukrainian-Polish border points. Our Ambassador in Poland was constantly in touch with the Polish Border-Guard. Similarly, our Embassy in Ukraine was in touch with the concerned Ukrainian authorities. Their constant intervention at border check-points helped to address the severe challenges posed by over-congestion. Their liaison with local governments and community organizations was responsible for the boarding, lodging and medical attention of evacuees.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3711 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-25
Subject: Rehabilitation of Juvenile Delinquents
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Nandigam Suresh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UN-STARRED QUESTION NO.3711 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.03.2022

## REHABILITATION OF JUVENILE DELINQUENTS

## 3711.  SHRI NANDIGAM SURESH :

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

- (a) the number of juvenile delinquents tried under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 during the last five years;
- (b) the details of the infrastructure available for their reformation and rehabilitation; and
- (c) the  steps  undertaken  by  the Government to provide education, skill  development and counselling to them?

## ANSWER

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

(a)   :   The  number  of   children  in  conflict  with  law/juvenile  delinquents  tried  under  the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 during the last five years as reported by States/UTs under Child Protection Services (CPS) Scheme as on 22.03.2022 is as under :

| Financial Year   |   Number of Children in conflict with law |
|------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| 2016-17          |                                     62122 |
| 2017-18          |                                     10549 |
| 2018-19          |                                     11101 |
| 2019-20          |                                     11597 |
| 2020-21          |                                     13115 |

(b)  &  (c)  :  The  Juvenile  Justice  (Care  and  Protection  of  Children)  Act,  2015  is  the  primary legislation for ensuring the safety, security, dignity and well-being of children. The Act provides for protection of children in need of care and protection and those in conflict with law by catering to their basic needs through care, protection, development, treatment and social re-integration, reformation, rehabilitation etc.  The primary responsibility of implementation of the Act lies with the respective State/UT Government.

The  Ministry  is  implementing  a  centrally  sponsored  scheme  namely  Child  Protection Services (CPS) Scheme - Mission Vatsalya under which support is provided to State and UT Governments  for  delivering  services  for  children  in  need  of  care  and  protection  in  difficult circumstances.  The Child Care Institutions (CCIs) established under the CPS scheme support inter-alia age-appropriate  education,  access  to  vocational  training,  recreation,  health  care, counselling etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3709 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-25
Subject: Pandemic Fund
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Margani Bharat

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3709 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH  MARCH, 2022

## PANDEMIC FUND

## 3709.  SHRI MARGANI BHARAT:

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

- (a)  whether the Government is aware of the fact that only 4 to 5 percent of population is covered under health insurance in the country;
- (b) if so, the reasons for such low coverage thereof;
- (c)  whether the Government proposes to set up a specific pandemic fund to support the uninsured population at the time of need in any pandemic crisis; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a)  to  (d):Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, has informed that the number of lives covered under health insurance was 51.47 crore in the Financial Year 2020-21. This includes Government sponsored schemes like Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (ABPMJAY) and other State Government sponsored schemes.

Services  for  COVID-19  testing,  treatment  and  vaccination  are  free  for  all  citizens  in  Government health  facilities.  The  Government  of  India  provides  financial  and  technical  support  to  States/UTs under  Emergency  COVID  Response  Package  (ECRP)  to  strengthen  their  health  infrastructure  for immediate response to the pandemic.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3708 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-25
Subject: Cold Storage facility for COVID-19 Vaccine
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: P. Velusamy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3708 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 th  MARCH 2022

## COLD STORAGE FACILITY FOR COVID-19 VACCINE

## 3708. SHRI VELUSAMY P.:

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

- (a) whether the existing cold storage facility is sufficient to store COVID-19 vaccine;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the steps taken by the Government to store additional vaccine?

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

## ANSWER (DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

(a) to (c): The existing cold chain storage facility is sufficient to store COVID-19 vaccines, there are  a  total  of  305  Walk-in  Coolers  (WICs),  100  Walk-in  Freezers  (WIFs),  55,442  Ice  Lined Refrigerators  (ILRs),  50,881  Deep  Freezers  (DFs)  and  528  Solar  Direct  Drives  (SDDs)  across more than 29,000 cold chain points in the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3706 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-25
Subject: Fee Structure for UG and PG Medical Courses in Private Colleges
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Ranjeeta Koli, Sudhakar Tukaram Shrangre, Bharatiben Dhirubhai Shyal, Sumedhanand Saraswati, Sunil Kumar Singh, Pradeep Kumar Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3706

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH  March, 2022

## FEE STRUCTURE FOR UG AND PG MEDICAL COURSES IN PRIVATE COLLEGES

3706  SHRIMATI RANJEETA KOLI:

SHRI SUMEDHANAND SARASWATI:

SHRI PRADEEP KUMAR SINGH:

SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SINGH:

SHRI SUDHAKAR TUKARAM SHRANGARE:

DR. BHARATIBEN DHIRUBHAI SHIYAL:

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

- (a) whether the Government decides the fee structure for Medical UG & PG courses for private colleges;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise;
- (c)  whether  due  to  high  fee  structure  students  belonging  to  middle  class  and  economically weaker sections are unable to pursue MBBS and PG courses;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and corrective steps taken by the Government to reduce the fee for Medical UG & PG courses;
- (e)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  charge  fees  at  Government  rates  from  50  percent students  in  private  medical  colleges,  if  so,  the  academic  year  from  which  it  is  likely  to  be implemented; and
- (f) the total number of students likely to be benefitted every year from these guidelines and the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (f): Clause (i) of Sub-section (1) of Section 10 of National Medical Commission Act, 2019 provides for framing of guidelines for determination of fees and all other charges in respect of fifty  percent  of  seats  in  private  medical  institutions  and  deemed  to  be  universities  which  are governed  under  the  provisions  of  the  Act.  Accordingly,  National  Medical  Commission  has framed the guidelines and the same was issued on 03.02.2022.

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