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Lok Sabha Question No. 5054 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-31
Subject: Setting up of National Level Institute in Karnataka
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Umesh G. Jadhav, B. Y. Raghavendra, Sanganna Amarappa Karadi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5054 ANSWERED ON 31 ST  MARCH, 2023

## SETTING UP OF NATIONAL LEVEL INSTITUTES IN KARNATAKA

## 5054.  DR. UMESH G JADHAV: SHRI B.Y. RAGHAVENDRA: SHRI SANGANNAAMARAPPA:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government proposes to set up any national-level institute to provide modem training in AYUSH and traditional systems of medicine in Karnataka which is rich in forests and natural resources;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c)   whether any scheme is proposed for including natural and traditional systems of medicine in research work keeping in view that the residents of Karnataka have been using natural and traditional methods for treatment of diseases for a long time, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  if not, the reasons therefor?

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

- (a) & (b) Ministry of Ayush has no such proposal to set up any national level institute to provide modern training in AYUSH and traditional systems of medicine in Karnataka.

(c) & (d) No such scheme is proposed by the Ministry to include natural and traditional systems of medicine in research work keeping in view that the residents of Karnataka have been using natural and traditional methods for treatment of diseases. However, five autonomous Research Councils i.e. Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN), Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM), Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS) and Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) are working under Ministry of Ayush as Autonomous Organizations with a  common  mandate  to  initiate,  develop,  undertake  and  coordinate  scientific  research  in fundamental and applied aspects in their respective systems of Ayush medicines.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5051 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-31
Subject: Natural Disasters on Ports
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Ramya  Haridas

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- (b) the economic impact and loss incurred  due to damage of the ports in the country during the last three years;  and
- (c) whether the Government has formulated any plans for disaster  management a\_nd  resilience  for ports  in the country, if so, the deiails thereof,  state-wise in"cluoing Kerala, if not,  the reasons  therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a)&(b) All Major Ports including Jawaharlal Nehru  port  Authority  and Mumbai  port Authority in Maharashtra  have been undertaking a study to deteimine  tne impact  or natural  disasters in line with National Disastei  Management  Authority guid'elines. N.one of the Major Ports have reported  economic  impact and loss due-to natural disastersin the las-t three years except  three Major  ports,  i.e. Jawaharlal Nehru  port, M\_umbai  Port and Paradip Port amounting to Rs. 2oo crore, Rs. 26.3g crore and Rs. 46.44 crore respectively.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5050 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-31
Subject: Mumbai Port Trust Land
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Rahul Ramesh Shewale, Pritam Gopinath Munde

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING  AND WATERWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO- 5O5O

ANSWERED ON 31/03/2023

## MUMBAI PORT TRUST LAND

5050. SHRI RAHUL RAMESH SHEWALE: DR. PRITAM GOPINATHRAO MUNDE:

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- (b) whether the Mumbai Port Trust (Mbpr)  and MMRDA has agreed to compensate the increase in cost due to change in arignment  as erevated to underground;
- (a) whether the project  of construction of Mumbai Metro Line 11 (wadala  -csMr) is being implemented  by the Mumbai Metroporitan Regionar  Deveropment Authority (MMRDA)  and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the land developed  by the Mbpr will be shared with MMRDA to recover the cost difference;
- (e) the time by which  the final decision  is likely to be taken by the Ministry of  ports, Shipping  and waterways  in this regard  arong  with the present  status of the proposar?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) No such proposal  has been received  from Mumbai  port  Authority in this Ministry.
- (b)  to (e) Does not arise.
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
Lok Sabha Question No. 5043 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-31
Subject: Appointment of Speacialists as Trade Diplomats at Embassies
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Ritesh Pandey

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

ANSWERED ON- 31/03/2023

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-5043

## APPOINTMENT OF SPECIALISTS AS TRADE DIPLOMATS AT EMBASSIES

5043. SHRI RITESH PANDEY

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

(a)whether the Government is considering prioritizing documentation of State practice and creating a database available in the public domain for scholars to understand India's stand on foreign/global issues and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(b)whether the Government is considering roping in international law scholars and academia to equip MEA with a better understanding of various issues on multilateral forums as experts, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(c) whether the Government is contemplating the creation of an international law legal department under the MEA to critically use international law to support India's foreign policy, judicial cases, negotiations and strategic decisions, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and

(d) whether the Government plans to appoint specialists as trade diplomats at embassies to manage and develop the trade development of India, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

(SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN)

(a) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) publishes the 'Ministry of External Affairs Annual Report', which is a comprehensive document that details the policies of India in the diplomatic sphere, and their implementation. The Annual Report is tabled in Parliament, and also uploaded on MEA website. Annual Reports published by the Ministry from 1948-49 onwards are available in the public domain.

(b & c) Recognizing the need to develop specialized skills in international law and multilateral legal framework, the Government had set up a dedicated Legal and Treaties Division in the Ministry of External Affairs. This Division, whose work has expanded and diversified over the years, is the nodal point for issues related to international law, including treaty making and treaty negotiations.

(d)  The Ministry of External Affairs appoints dedicated officers with suitable language skills in Mission/Post abroad who are designated as 'Commercial Representatives' to manage issues relating to trade, technology and investment promotion, liaison with investment agencies, and provide periodical reports on economic and commercial developments in the host country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5042 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-31
Subject: Zero Hunger by 2030
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Abhishek Banerjee

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION. No. 5042 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 st  MARCH 2023

## ZERO HUNGER BY 2030

5042: SHRI ABHISHEK BANERJEE:

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

- (a) whether the Government has set a target of achieving 'zero hunger' by 2030 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether a report of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations (2021) has claimed that the set target cannot be achieved as envisaged; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?

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

(a) to (c)

Government  has  set  a  target  of  achieving  'zero  hunger'  by  2030:  'end  hunger  and  ensure access  by  all  people,  in  particular  the  poor  and  people  in  vulnerable  situations  including infants,  to  safe,  nutritious  and  sufficient  food  all  year  round'.  This  goal  is  identified  under Sustainable  Development  Goals  (SDGs)  2  to  help  organize  and  streamline  development actions for greater achievement of human wellbeing.

In order to achieve zero hunger target, Government is implementing National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013, which provides for coverage upto 75% of the rural population and upto 50%  of  the  urban  population  for  receiving  highly  subsidized  food  grains  under  Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) and POSHAN Abhiyan, Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS), Mid Day Meal (PM-Poshan) to provide supplementary nutrition to targeted beneficiaries.

Other schemes to address zero hunger include Mahatma Gandhi  National Rural Employment Guarantee  Scheme  (Mahatma  Gandhi  NREGS),  Pradhan  Mantri   Awaas  Yojana  -  Gramin (PMAY-G), Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY),  Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana

-  National  Rural  Livelihoods  Mission  (DAY-NRLM),  Deen   Dayal  Upadhayay  -  Gramin Kaushalya  Yojana  (DDU-GKY),  Rural  Self  Employment  Training   Institutes  (RSETIs), National  Social  Assistance  Programme  (NSAP),  PM  Street  Vendor's  Atma  Nirbhar  Nidhi (PM  SVANidhi)  Scheme,  Shyama  Prasad   Mukherji  Rurban  Mission  (SPMRM),  Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojna (PMGKAY), Aspirational Districts Programme, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana,  Skill India, Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), Stand Up India Scheme, Pradhan Krishi Sinchai Yojana, etc

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5037 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-31
Subject: Plastic Parks
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Ajay Kumar Mandal, Locket Chatterjee, Rama Devi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 5037 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.03.2023

## Plastic Parks

(5037):  SHRI AJAY KUMAR MANDAL MS. LOCKET CHATTERJEE SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI

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

- (a) whether the Government has adopted any mechanism to ensure that Plastic Parks do not pollute its nearby areas;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether recycling of plastic is promoted or accorded priority in the said plants; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  CHEMICALS  AND  FERTILIZERS  &  NEW  AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA)

- (a) &  (b)  The  scheme  for  setting  up  of  Plastic  Parks  promotes  environmentally sustainable growth through waste management, recycling, etc. The Scheme also has a provision of mandatory development of common waste treatment facilities like Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP), Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) etc. in the park to ensure that the Plastic Parks do not pollute its nearby areas and environment at large. In the Scheme Guidelines it is envisaged that the implementing  agency  of  the  Plastic  Parks  project,  i.e.  the  Special  Purpose

Vehicle  (SPV)  shall  obtain  all  statutory  approval  and  clearances  including environmental from Government / other bodies.

- (c) & (d) As per the Scheme Guidelines the Department provides grant-in aid for the development of Common facilities for plastic recycling in the park. Also, as per  the  Scheme  Guidelines,  the  Department  may  adopt  and  approve  any existing cluster where Plastic recycling units are operational as a Plastic Park.
Lok Sabha Question No. 5036 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-31
Subject: Artificial Intelligence and Data Security in Health Sector
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Sanjay(Kaka) Ramchandra Patil

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No-5036 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.03.2023

## ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DATA SECURITY IN HEALTH SECTOR

## 5036. SHRI SANJAY KAKA PATIL:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that the Government has encouraged the use of AI in the health sector;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has made any attempts to educate the common man about AI and safety and security while using it, concerning their health;
- (d) if so, the details thereof including the funds allocated thereunder;
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (f) the manner in which the Government plans for protecting the data and privacy of patients who are exposed to AI usage in their diagnosis and treatment?

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

(a) to (f)

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.

Privacy by Design' is one of the key guiding principles of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) and implemented following the principles of federated digital architecture. There is no  centralised  repository  of  data.  ABDM  facilitates  secure  data  exchange  between  the intended stakeholders on ABDM  network  after the patient's consent. Health Data Management  Policy  specifies  that  no  data  shall  be  shared  with  any  other  entity  without consent of the individual.

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  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.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5035 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-31
Subject: Reservation for Women
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Ramdas Chandrabhanji Tadas

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5035

TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.03.2023

## RESERVATION FOR WOMEN

## 5035.  SHRI RAMDAS C. TADAS:

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

- (a) whether recommendations have been made for 50 per cent reservations for women in all decision making institutions appointed by the Government and for overhauling criminal justice system to ensure justice to women;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether it has also been suggested to appoint an independent panel by the Government to study the condition of all minority women in the country;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the steps taken by the Government in this direction?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): Gender  justice  is  an  important  commitment  of  the  Government as  enshrined in the Constitution of India. In order to promote a gender just society and increased representation of women in various domains, several steps have been taken by the Government over the years. These include enactment of criminal laws and special laws like 'the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005', 'the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961', 'the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006'; 'the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986'; 'the Sexual Harassment of Women (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013', 'the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956', 'the Commission of Sati Prevention Act, 1987', 'the Protection of  Children  from  Sexual  Offenses  Act,  2012',  'the  Juvenile  Justice  (Care  and Protection  of  Children)  Act,  2015,     minimum  1/3 rd   reservations  for  women  in Panchayati  Raj  Institutions  (PRIs),  reservation  for  women  in  central/  state  police forces,  enabling  provisions  for  induction  of  women  in  National  Defence  Academy (NDA) and Sainik Schools, Commando Forces etc.

Based  on  requirements  and  feedback  from  stake  holders,  government  takes appropriate measures to formulate policies/ programmes/ schemes as well as carry out modifications/ amendments, wherever required.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5026 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-31
Subject: Treatment in Major Hospitals in Delhi
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Ghanshyam Singh Lodhi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5026 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 st  MARCH, 2023

## TREATMENT IN MAJOR HOSPITALS IN DELHI

## 5026.    SHRI GHANSHYAM SINGH LODHI:

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

- (a) whether AIIMS Delhi will look after the management of newly constructed Hospital of NDMC;
- (b) if so, the terms and conditions thereof;
- (c) the number of patients treated everyday in Emergency ward of AIIMS, Delhi; and
- (d) the number of persons die everyday during treatment in major hospitals in Delhi;
- (e)  whether  the  record  of  doctor  on  duty  is  maintained  in  this  regard  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (f)  whether  serious  patients  get  admission  conveniently  in  emergency  ward  of  major Government hospitals in Delhi;
- (g) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (h)  the  efforts  being  made  by  the  Government  to  ensure  treatment  to  all  patients  in    these hospitals?

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

(a) to (h):  AIIMS, New Delhi has expanded facilities by building new Specialty Centres and Blocks  like  National  Cancer  Institute,  Surgical  Block,  Mother  and  Child  Block,  National Centre of Ageing etc. Phase two of Jai Prakash Narayan Apex Trauma Centre is also fully operational. In Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, 524 bedded New Emergency Block is also functional. There is no proposal to look after the management of newly constructed Hospital of NDMC by AIIMS, New Delhi.

The average number of patients treated everyday in Emergency ward of AIIMS, New Delhi  is  around  400.  In  AIIMS,  New  Delhi,  Safdarjung  Hospital,  Dr.  RML  Hospital  and LHMC serious patients get admission in emergency. The records of doctors on duty and duty roster is maintained in hospitals.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5025 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-31
Subject: PPP Model under National Digital Health Mission
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Ajay Nishad

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No-5025 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.03.2023

## PPP MODEL UNDER NATIONAL DIGITAL HEALTH MISSION

## 5025. SHRI AJAY NISHAD:

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

- (a) whether the Government has made an assessment of the infrastructural and administrative support created/provided under the National Digital Health Mission;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to include private sector through Public Private Partnership model under various initiatives of the Scheme;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether the Government has taken any steps to provide benefits of this scheme to the poor and those deprived of digital facilities; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

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

## (a) to (f)

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  to create longitudinal Electronic Health Record (EHR) of every citizen. ABDM is implemented by National Health Authority (NHA).

The  infrastructure  required  for  development  of  interoperable  digital  platform  &  certain modules under the National Digital Health Mission (now Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission) has broadly been assessed and identified in line with the objectives of ABDM.

For  administrative  support,  various  policy  frameworks  such  as  Health  Data  Management Policy, Sandbox Guidelines, Health Information Provider Guidelines etc. have been prepared and  issued  for  smooth  implementation  of  ABDM.  NHA  is  providing  necessary  support including  technical  assistance  and  training  for  all  stakeholders  to  integrate  their  solutions under ABDM ecosystem.

Both public and private sector IT solutions in health are integrated under ABDM through the sandbox environment to aid creation of longitudinal EHR across the country.

## ANSWER WELFARE (DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

Government has taken various steps to ensure that the benefits of the Mission reach every citizen. Inclusion is one of the key principles of ABDM. The digital health ecosystem created by ABDM supports continuity of care across primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare in a seamless manner. It aids availability of health care services particularly in remote and rural areas through various technology interventions like telemedicine etc.

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