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Lok Sabha Question No. 2895 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-17
Subject: Seafarers Board
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Maddila  Gurumoorthy

## GOVERNMENT  OF INDIA

## MINISTRY  OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO. 2895

ANSWERED ON 1710312023

## SEAFARERS BOARD

2895. SHRI MADDILA  GURUMOORTHY:

Will the Minister  of PORTS,  SHIPPING  AND WATERWAYS be pleased  to state:

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- (a) whether the Government  plans  to create a seafarers  board to advise the Central Government on the welfare of seafarers  with regard to their boarding lodging, medical treatment,  education  and emergency  relief; and
- (b) if so, the details  thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS (sHRt SARBANANDA  SONOWAL)

- (a)  &(b) As per Section 218 of Merchant  Shipping  Act, 1958 as amended, the
- Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, constitute an advisory board to be called the National  Welfare Board for Seafarers for the purpose of advising the Central Government  on the measures  to be taken for promoting  the welfare of seamen (whether  ashore or on board ship) generally  and in particular  the following:  -
- i. The establishment of hostels or boarding and lodging  houses for seamen;
- iii.
- ii. The establishment  of clubs, canteens,  libraries and other like amenities for the benefit of seamen;
- The establishment  of hospitals for seamen  or the provision  of medical treatment  for seamen;
- iv. The provision  of educational and other facilities  for seamen.

National  Welfare Board for Seafarers was constituted by the Central  Government vide Notification No. S.O. 1808 (E) dated 03.05.2018. The tenure  of this Board was two years and the same has expired on 2nd May, 2020.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2894 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-17
Subject: Newborn Deaths
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Bharatiben Dhirubhai Shyal, Arvind Kumar Sharma

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2894 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17 th  MARCH 2023

## NEWBORN DEATHS

## 2894:   DR. BHARATIBEN DHIRUBHAI SHIYAL; DR. ARVIND KUMAR SHARMA:

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

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  cognizance  of  the  thousands  of  newborn  deaths because of sepsis, mainly caused by antimicrobial resistance to the drugs of treatment and if so, the details thereof; and

- (b) the necessary steps taken to manage anti-microbial resistance?

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

(a) and (b):

As  per  the  Sample  Registration  System  (SRS  2017-19)  of  Registrar  General  of  India,  the major causes of Newborn mortality in India are Prematurity & Low Birth Weight (45.5%), Birth  Asphyxia & trauma (15.1%), Pneumonia (12.6%), Other non-communicable diseases (8%),  Sepsis  (5.2%),  Congenital  anomalies  (4.9%),  Diarrhoeal  diseases  (2.1%),  Fever  of unknown origin (1.1%) and others (5.5%).

In order to bring down newborn mortality all across the country, the Ministry of Health and Family  Welfare  (MoHFW)  supports  all  States/UTs  in  implementation  of  Reproductive, Maternal, New-born, Child, Adolescent health and Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) strategy under National Health Mission (NHM) based on the Annual Program Implementation Plan (APIP) submitted by States/ UTs.

For  care  of  sick  and  small  Newborn,  Sick  New-born  Care  Units  (SNCUs)  at  District,  Sub District  level  Hospitals  including  Medical  Colleges  and  New-born  Stabilization  Units (NBSUs) at First Referral Units (FRUs)/ Community Health Centres (CHCs) are established.

For promotion of judicious use of antibiotics, and to prevent emergence of resistant strain of bacteria,  several  capacity  building  programs  on  Facility  Based  Newborn  Care  (FBNC), Newborn  Stabilization  Units  (NBSU)  care,  Navjat  Sishu  Suraksha  Karyakaram  (NSSK), Facility based Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illnesses (F-IMNCI) and Integrated  Management  of  Neonatal  and  Childhood  Illnesses  (IMNCI)  trainings  for  health care  providers  are  supported  in  the  States/UTs  where  use  of  prophylactic  antibiotics  for prevention of infections has been strongly condemned. Training Modules, guidance note and Standard  Operating  Protocols  (SOPs)  are  shared  on  requirement  of  Blood  culture  prior  to starting  of  antibiotic  in  clinically  suspected  cases  and  for  correct  usage  of  antibiotics  in neonatal sepsis.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2893 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-17
Subject: CGHS Dispensaries in Jabalpur
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Rakesh Singh

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2893 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17 TH  MARCH, 2023

## CGHS DISPENSARIES IN JABALPUR

## 2893.   SHRI RAKESH SINGH:

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

- (a)  Whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  there  are  a  large  number  of  Central  Government employees and CGHS beneficiaries in Jabalpur and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to increase the number of CGHS dispensaries in Jabalpur keeping in  view  less  number  of  CGHS  dispensaries  presently  and  consequent  hardship  being faced by CGHS beneficiaries in the district;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

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

(a)  to  (d):    6658  serving  employees  and  33,815  pensioners  are  registered  with  six  CGHS Wellness  Centres  in  Jabalpur.  Government  considers  opening  of  new  Wellness  Centre  as  per extant norms, which include minimum 6000 Central Government Serving employees in the city, subject  to  availability  of  resources,  sanction  for  creation  of  posts  of  Medical  Officers,  Staff Nurse,  Pharmacists,  and  Clerical  Staff  etc.  by  the  Department  of  Expenditure,  Ministry  of Finance, and availability of suitable accommodation for new Wellness Centre. Opening of new CGHS Wellness Centre  in  Jabalpur  is  not  envisaged  as  existing  CGHS  Wellness  Centres  are sufficient to cater to beneficiaries.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2888 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-17
Subject: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Health Sector
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Sanjeev Kumar Singari

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No-2888 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.03.2023

## ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IN HEALTH SECTOR

## 2888  DR. SANJEEV KUMAR SINGARI :

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

(a) whether the Government has taken any steps to incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the health sector;

- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) the total budgetary allocation and spending towards AI in the health sector during the last three years;
- (d)  whether  the  Government proposes to forge  any partnerships with the private sector for promoting AI in the health sector; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

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

## (a) to (e)

Government of India has launched Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) which aims to create a platform enabling interoperability of health data within the health ecosystem so as to create longitudinal Electronic Health Record (EHR) of every citizen.

Under  ABDM,  multiple  registries  are  made  to  ensure  that  data  silos  can  be  broken  and longitudinal electronic health record (EHR) of citizen is created. Further it will integrate cutting edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, IoTs, blockchain etc. with existing health IT applications as per need for improving the performance of the health services.

NITI Ayog has published two approach documents on AI for India, 'Responsible AI' approach documents in February 2021 and 'Operationalizing Principles for Responsible AI' in August 2021.

Ministry  of  Health  has  also  recently  designated  AIIMS  Delhi,  PGIMER  Chandigarh  and AIIMS Rishikesh as Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence with an aim to promote creation and use of AI based solutions in Health.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2886 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-17
Subject: Delimitation in Meghalaya
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Vincent H Pala

## 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. 2886 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, 17 th  MARCH, 2023

## DELIMITATION IN MEGHALAYA

## 2886.  SHRI VINCENT H. PALA:

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

- (a) the details of the delimitation exercise to be undertaken in the State of Meghalaya;
- (b) the reasons for the delimitation exercise being done based on the 2001 census and not on the 2011 census;
- (c) the details and reasons of the decision taken by the Meghalaya Government to merge four districts just before the Delimitation order;
- (d)  the  details  of  the  guidelines  and  methodology  to  be  followed  for  the  Delimitation exercise in the State; and
- (e)  the  number  of  Parliamentary  and  Assembly  constituencies  that  are  expected  to increase post the delimitation exercise in the State?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (e): At  present,  no  delimitation  exercise  is  being  undertaken  in  the  State  of Meghalaya.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2875 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-17
Subject: Training for Medical Students
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Prathap Simha

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2875 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 17 TH  MARCH, 2023

## TRAINING FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS

## 2875.  SHRI PRATHAP SIMHA:

Will the MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  conduct  training  and  workshops  for  medical students  and  doctors  on  the  on-going  innovations  in  the  field  of  medicine,  new  medical methods and medical research etc., in the country and abroad;

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

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

(a) to (c): Department of Health Research / Indian Council of Medical Research (DHR/ICMR) has funded workshops for Clinical Training/Translational  Research in  India. Under  this  program,  financial  support  is provided  to  various government  or  private organizations/institutes/medical/dental colleges/NGOs in India for organizing workshops on Clinical  Training  and  Translational  research.  Workshops  on  Clinical  Training  pertains  to giving  hands-on  training  for  any  specific  clinical  procedures  to  medical  students  or  young clinicians/scientists/researchers/nurses/medical  technicians  in  the  selected/related  field  of biomedical research. Translational research pertains to workshops on any prominent leads in context to  diagnostics,  therapeutics,  vaccines  and  interventions  from  labs  which  have  been tested for efficiency and efficacy and ready to be translated into products for the society.

ICMR also  conducts  International  fellowship  programme  for  Indian  biomedical  scientists/ researchers  to  train  them  in  different  foreign  countries  in  various  areas  of  medical/health research.

The National Medical Commission (NMC), to keep doctors and other medical professionals abreast  with  latest  innovations,  research  and  developments  in  the  field  of  medicine,  had introduced  Continuing  Medical  Education  (CME)  Programmes  and  made  mandatory  for doctors to  attend  at  least  30  hours  of  CMEs  every  five  years  to  get  their  license  renewed. Doctors  can  earn  CME  credits  through  seminars  and  workshops  offered  by  Medical Institutions in the country. Of late, doctors can even pursue CME from various online CME education providers.

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT)  promotes research  efforts of  academia including promotion  of  new  and  emerging  technologies  in  medical  devices  (including  diagnostics,

- implants,  instrumentation)  and  their  adoption.  Through  the  Biodesign  program,  DBT provides  fellowship  to  young  graduates  in  medical,  engineering  and  science  disciplines  to develop affordable medical devices through clinical immersion process.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 2874 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-17
Subject: Decline in COVID-19 Cases
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. 2874 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.03.2023

## DECLINE IN COVID-19 CASES

## 2874   DR. PON GAUTHAM SIGAMANI:

Will the MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that the country is witnessing a declining trajectory of COVID-19 cases, with less than 100 new cases being reported every day presently;
- (b) whether it is also a fact that the Government had felt that COVID-19 may be a threat again in the December last year and took precautionary measures accordingly; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): An average of 338 daily new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the country by States/UTs for the period 28 th February to 13 th March, 2023.

In the month of December 2022, while the trajectory of COVID-19 in India remained stable, a global upsurge in the same was noted during the same period, particularly from some Western Pacific and South East Asian countries. Accordingly, an additional requirement of pre-departure testing and uploading of negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test reports and self-health declaration form on Air Suvidha portal was made mandatory in the past for travellers coming from/transiting via these countries. However, based on declining COVID-19 trajectory in these countries, an updated guideline issued on 10 th February, 2023, wherein the additional requirements were dropped.

2% of the total passengers in all incoming international flights are required to undergo post arrival COVID-19 testing, irrespective of port of departure to monitor positive cases and their variants.

Further, in view of upcoming festivities/new year celebrations, Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare in December 2022, issued an Advisory to all States/UTs urging all States/UTs to focus on five-fold strategy of Test-Track-Treat-Vaccination against COVID-19 and adherence to COVID Appropriate Behavior while remaining prepared for any surge in COVID-19 trajectory. To take stock of the preparedness against any possible surge in COVID-19 trajectory, a nation-wide mock drill was also conducted on 27 th December, 2022.

Union  Health  Ministry  provides  requisite  technical  guidance  and  support  to  all  States/UTs  to combat COVID-19 situation. Funding support has been provided to States/UTs for health system strengthening to meet any exigency due to resurgence of cases in the country through National Health Mission, State Disaster Response Funds (SDRF), Emergency COVID-19 Response and Preparedness packages I & II and PM - Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2871 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-17
Subject: Out of Pocket Expenditure on Healthcare
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: K. Subbarayan

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2871 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17 th  MARCH, 2023

## OUT OF POCKET EXPENDITURE ON HEALTHCARE

## 2871. SHRI SUBBARAYAN K.

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

- a) whether  the  Government  has  any  assessment  of  the  quantum  of  out  of  pocket expenditure made by common people for healthcare and if so, the details thereof; and
- b) the  percentage  of  out  of  pocket  expenditure  by  common  people  to  that  of  total Government spending for healthcare?

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

(a) to (b): There is declining trend in the out of pocket expenditure (OOPE) as % of Total Health Expenditure (THE) and increasing trend in Government Health Expenditure (GHE) as % of THE. The per capita OOPE, OOPE and GHE, both as % of THE, are respectively as under:

| Indicators               | 2014-15   | 2015-16   | 2016-17   | 2017-18   | 2018-19   |
|--------------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| GHE as %of THE           | 29.0%     | 30.6%     | 32.4%     | 40.8%     | 40.6%     |
| OOPE as %of THE          | 62.6%     | 60.6%     | 58.7%     | 48.8%     | 48.2%     |
| Per capita OOPE (in Rs.) | 2394      | 2494      | 2570      | 2097      | 2155      |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2870 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-17
Subject: CRIYN
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Chandra Sekhar Bellana

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-2870 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.03.2023

## CRIYN

## 2870 . SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR BELLANA:

- Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state: (a)  the  State/UT-wise  details  of  Central  Research  Institutes  of  Yoga  and  Naturopathy (CRIYN) present in the country; (b) the status of the Central Research Institute of Yoga & Naturopathy (CRIYN) proposed to be established in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh; (c) the details of funds sanctioned and released for the establishment of the Institute; and
- (d) the time by which the institute is likely to be made functional?

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

- (a): Central  Council  for  Research  in  Yoga  and  Naturopathy  (CCRYN),  New  Delhi,  an autonomous body under the Ministry of Ayush has recently established two Central Research Institutes  of  Yoga  and  Naturopathy  (CRIYNs)  at  Jhajjar,  Haryana  and  Nagamangala, Karnataka. Another CRIYN is functioning at Rohini, Delhi.
- (b)  to  (d): There  is  no  approved  proposal  to  establish  a  CRIYN  at  Vijayawada,  Andhra Pradesh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2869 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-17
Subject: Prevention of Accidents/Injuries to Indian Fishermen
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: S. Ramalingam

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2869

TO BE ANSWERED ON 17 th  March, 2023

## PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTS/INJURIES TO INDIAN FISHERMEN

2869.  SHRI RAMALINGAM S.:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

(a)    whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  step  to  prevent  accidents/injuries  to  Indian fishermen involved in fishing activities in the coastal areas of Mayiladuthurai and Nagapattinam districts, if so, the details thereof;

(b)  the details of interventions taken by the Government to safeguard the Indian fishermen in coastal areas of the country including Mayiladuthurai and Nagapattinam districts; and

(c)    the  details  of  status  of  inquiry  conducted  and  compensation  paid  and  subsequent developments that took place with respect to the officer of an Indian Navy ship who opened fire on Indian Fishermen involved in fishing activities near Kodiakkarai?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

## MINISTER OF STATE (SHRI AJAY BHATT) IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(a)  &  (b):    Department  of  Fisheries  (DoF),  Ministry  of  Fisheries,  Animal  Husbandry  and Dairying, Government of India (Gol) has earmarked funds under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) for provision for safety kits such as Global Positioning System (GPS),  Life  Jackets,  other  life-saving  appliances,  search  &  rescue  beacons  etc.  including Distress Alert Transmitters (DATs), Automatic Identification System (AIS), Navigation with Indian Constellation (NAVIC), etc. to fishermen.

Indian Coast Guard (ICG) undertakes various activities aimed towards prevention of accidents/injuries to Indian fishermen. These, inter-alia, include regular patrol/surveillance by ICG  ships  and  aircraft  and  regular  interaction  with  fisherfolk  by  undertaking  Community Interaction Programmes (CIPs). The CIPs are aimed to garner awareness of the fisherfolk on issues  pertaining  to  their  safety,  security  and  survival  at  sea  wherein  they  are  advised  on adoption  of  safe  fishing  practices  such  as  carriage  of  lifesaving  appliances  (including  life jackets, life buoys etc.), communication equipment, fishing in groups/buddy pair.

(c):    Formal  investigation  by a board of inquiry  has been completed and the findings have been submitted for requisite approval.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2866 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-17
Subject: North-South Transport Corridor
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Jagannath Sarkar

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

ANSWERED ON- 17/03/2023

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-2866

## NORTH-SOUTH TRANSPORT CORRIDOR

2866. SHRI JAGANNATH SARKAR

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

(a) the details of International North-South Transport Corridor; and

(b) whether it holds any diplomatic, economic and political significance to India, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

(SMT. MEENAKASHI LEKHI)

(a & b) The  International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) is an important initiative taken by India, Russia and Iran by signing an Inter-Governmental Agreement on 12 th September 2000,  to enhance  trade and transport connectivity among countries along its route.

At present,   there   are   13   Members   of   INSTC,   namely   -India,   Iran,   Russia,  Azerbaijan, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Ukraine, Belarus, Oman and Syria. Bulgaria has joined as an Observer State.

The  INSTC is a multi-modal, cost and time effective alternate route to the conventional deep sea Suez Canal route from India to Northern and Western Europe. It has the potential to enhance India's connectivity with Central Asia and Eurasian Region and vice versa, taking into account the geo-strategic and economic importance of all the involved countries.

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