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Lok Sabha Question No. 1786 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: CGHS dispensaries in rented buildings
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Vijay Kumar

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 1786 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH  FEBRUARY, 2022

## CGHS DISPENSARIES IN RENTED BUILDINGS

## 1786. SHRI VIJAY KUMAR:

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

- (a) the details of steps taken to strengthen public health system and related infrastructure in the country;
- (b)  the  number  of  Central  Government  Health  Scheme  (CGHS)  dispensaries  presently  housed  in  rented building across the country;
- (c) the time by when such CGHS dispensaries are likely to be shifted to Government buildings; and
- (d) whether there is any scheme to construct CGHS building in each district of the country, if so, the details thereof along with the time by when it is likely to be implemented?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d) : Public Health is a state subject & the primary responsibility to strengthen public health system and related infrastructure rests with the States. Government of India provides necessary financial and technical support to States/ UTs under various health programs/ schemes.

Presently,  118  CGHS  Wellness  Centres  are  functioning  in  private  rented  buildings  across  the  country. Buildings  for  CGHS  Wellness  Centre(s)  at  Rohini  Sector-16,  Alaknanda  (Kalkaji),  VasantVihar,  Prasad Nagar, SaritaVihar and MayurVihar (all Delhi) and Avadi, Tamil Nadu are approved.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1784 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: Quacks in AYUSH System of Medicine
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Pocha Brahmananda Reddy, Chinta Anuradha

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1784 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 th  FEBRUARY, 2022

## QUACKS IN AYUSH SYSTEM OF MEDICINE

## 1784. SHRI POCHA BRAHMANANDA REDDY SHRIMATI CHINTA ANURADHA

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that practice of AYUSH system of medicine by quacks has eroded the faith of the public in these systems; and
- (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to deal with such quacks and to rebuild the public faith in the AYUSH system?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF AYUSH (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

- (a) & (b) Yes. In order to deal with quacks in the Ayush system, the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020 (erstwhile, Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970) and  National  Commission  for  Homoeopathy  Act,  2020  (erstwhile,  Homoeopathy  Central Council Act,  1973),  provides  for  taking  action  by  the  concerned  State  Government  on  any person who is not recognised under the provisions of the said Acts and found practising in these system are liable to be penalized with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to five lakh rupees, or with both.

Further, the Board of Ethics and Registration for Indian System of Medicine under National Commission  for  Indian  System  of  Medicine,  New  Delhi  and  The  Board  of  Ethics  and Registration  for  Homoeopathy  under  National  Commission  for  Homoeopathy,  New  Delhi shall maintain a National Register of all licensed practitioners of Indian System of Medicine and Homoeopathy respectively; regulate professional conduct and promote medical ethics and exercise appellate jurisdiction.

Details of NCISM Act, 2020 is available on linkhttps://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2020/221863.pdf  and  details  of  NCH  Act,  2020  is available on link- https://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2020/221864.pdf

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1783 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: Medicines for Rare Genetic Disorders
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Arvind Kumar Sharma

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1783 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 th  February, 2022

## Medicines for Rare Genetic Disorders

## 1783. DR. ARVIND KUMAR SHARMA:

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

(a) whether the Government is making efforts to promote domestic manufacturing of medicines for rare genetic disorders considering their scarce availability and prohibitive cost; and (b) if so, the outcome of the efforts made in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS (Dr. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

(a) & (b): In order to make the country Atmanirbhar in pharmaceuticals, the Department of Pharmaceuticals is implementing  the Production Linked Incentive (PLI)  Scheme  for Pharmaceuticals with total financial outlay of Rs. 15,000 crore and tenure from FY 2020-2021 to FY 2028-29. The scheme covers pharmaceutical goods under three different categories. One of  the  product  segment  under  the  Category-1  is  Orphan  drugs,  including  those  used  for treatment of rare diseases. The scheme provides for incentives, based on their incremental sales for 6 years.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1782 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: Safe Polling in Assembly Elections
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Sajda Ahmed

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1782

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, 11 th  FEBRUARY, 2022

## SAFE POLLING IN ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS

## 1782. SHRIMATI SAJDA AHMED :

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

- (a)  the measure taken by Election Commission of India (ECI) to ensure safe polling in ensuing assembly elections in view of the peaks of third wave of COVID-19 pandemic;
- (b)  the details of the booster doses given to the polling officials till date; and
- (c)  the details of the fine and penalties imposed for flouting the COVID
- protocol during election process?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c):  The Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1780 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: Ayushman Bharat Yojana in Darbhanga
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Gopal Jee Thakur

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1780 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH  FEBRUARY, 2022

## AYUSHMAN BHARAT YOJANA IN DARBHANGA

## 1780.  SHRI GOPAL JEE THAKUR:

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

- (a)  whether  the  eligible  beneficiaries  in  several  villages/wards  under  parliamentary  constituency Darbhanga are not being covered under Ayushman Bharat Yojana due to technical reasons and non inclusion of these villages/wards thereof;
- (b) if so, whether the Government proposes to resolve the technical issues by linking these deprived villages and wards with the Ayushman Bharat Yojana; and
- (c) if so, the time by when it is likely to be done along with the details thereof?

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

(a) to (c): Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is an entitlementbased scheme. Enrolment or registration is not required under the scheme and eligible beneficiaries can  directly  visit  any  empanelled  public  or  private  hospital  to  avail  cashless  treatment.  However, Ayushman cards are issued to the beneficiaries  to  create  awareness  about  the  scheme.  As  of  08th February 2022, approximately 2.68 lakh Ayushman cards are issued to individual beneficiaries from Darbhanga.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1778 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: Management by Avadi Air Force Base
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: T. R. Paarivendhar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1778

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH  FEBRUARY, 2022

## MANAGEMENT BY AVADI AIR FORCE BASE

## 1778. DR. T.R.PAARIVENDHAR:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Avadi Air Force Base has been recently lauded by the Indian Air Force Headquarters for its excellent management and training and also the efforts being made to improve the quality of life, skills, sports and health of the soldiers, officers and their families at the Base;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Ministry  to  make  overall  improvement/development  of  officers  and their families at the Avadi Air Force Base;
- (d)  whether  any  special  financial  scheme  is  being  implemented  to  achieve  and  maintain  the excellent status; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI AJAY BHATT)

- (a)  &  (b):  (i)  Over  the  past  2-3  years,  Air  Force  Station  Avadi  has  been  appreciated  by  Air Headquarter for good performance in skill development, training and quality of life.
- (ii)  Various senior Air Officers from higher formations have visited the Station for inspection / staff visits during the last two years and have appreciated the facilities available and the efforts put in by the Station.
- (iii)  Sufficient sports facilities and welfare ventures are available to improve the quality of life, skills and health of the Station personnel and their families.

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(c)  All station activities are undertaken as per the instructions of higher Authorities.  Apart from improving  the  operational  infrastructure,  efforts  have  been  made  for  improvements  in  the standard of living and quality of life for officers and their families.

(d) & (e):  Funds are allotted and spent as per laid down procedures.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1775 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: Subsidy to Fertilizer Companies
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: M. Selvaraj

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1775 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 11.02.2022

## Subsidy to Fertilizer Companies

## 1775. SHRI M, SELVARAJ:

## Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleasad to state:

- (a) whether some companies are resorting to the tactics of low production capacity and on the basis of percentage production, obtain huge subsidy from the Government;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the list of fertilizer plants/companies benefitted through subsidy and subsidy given to each of these fertilizer companies during each of the last three years;
- whether the Government has set up any research team to find out the effectiveness of providing subsidy to fertilizer companies instead of directly to the farmers; and
- (d) if s0, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

## (DR: MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

- (a) & (b): No Sir. No such incident has come to the notice of the Government:
- (c): No Sir.
- (d): Question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1773 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: Amendment in Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Ramdas Chandrabhanji Tadas

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UN-STARRED QUESTION NO. 1773

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.02.2022

## AMENDMENT IN SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE ACT

1773 : SHRI RAMDAS C. TADAS:

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

- (a) whether the National Commission for Women (NCW) has proposed to amend the Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act to recognize educational institutions as 'workplace' and bring under the ambit of the Act;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken or proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (c)  :  The  Government  has  enacted  'The  Sexual  Harassment  of  Women  at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013' (SH Act) with the aim to  provide  safe  and  secure  work  environment  to  women  irrespective  of  their  work status.  Section  2(o)  of  the  SH  Act  defines  'workplace',  which  includes  inter-alia educational  institutions  within  its  ambit.  Hence,  no  such  specific  amendment  has been proposed by the National Commission for Women.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1772 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: Implementation AB-PMJAY
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Faizal P.P. Mohammed

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1772 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH  FEBRUARY, 2022

## IMPLEMENTATION AB-PMJAY

## 1772.  SHRI MOHAMMED FAIZAL P.P.:

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

- (a) whether some state/UTs are not implementing Ayushman Bharat -Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY);
- (b) if so, the details of the States which are not implementing the said Yojana along with the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the necessary steps taken by the Government to assist such State/UTs to implement AB-PMJAY?

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

(a)  to  (c):  States/UT  of  Odisha,  West  Bengal  and  Delhi  are  not  implementing  Ayushman  Bharat  Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). Government of India is constantly pursuing with these  States/UT  to  join  the  scheme  so  that  eligible  beneficiaries  are  not  deprived  of  healthcare benefits provided thereunder.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1771 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: Kaladan Multi Modal Transit Transport Project
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: C. Lalrosanga

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1771 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.02.2022

## KALADAN MULTI MODAL TRANSIT TRANSPORT PROJECT

## 1771. SHRI C. LALROSANGA:

Will the Minister of External Affairs be pleased to state:

- (a) the   details   and   progress   of   construction   along   with   the   salient features of the Kaladan Multi Modal Transit Transport Project;
- (b) the details of funds allocated and utilised under the said project; and
- (c) the status of work done and expected date for completion of the project?

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

- (a) The   Kaladan   Multi   Modal   Transit   Transport Project   includes   a waterways component of 158 km on the Kaladan river from Sittwe Port to Paletwa in Myanmar and a road component of 109 km from Paletwa to
- Zorinpui on the India-Myanmar border in Mizoram state. (b) The revised project cost approved by the Union Cabinet in October 2015 is Rs. 2904.04 crore. As on date, an amount of Rs. 629 crore has been utilised. (c) The  waterways   component   comprising   of Port   and   Inland   Water
- Transport (IWT) terminal at Sittwe; IWT terminal and related facilities at Paletwa; navigational channel along Kaladan river from Sittwe to Paletwa; and six self-propelled IWT vessels have been completed. A port operator jointly appointed by the Governments of India and Myanmar, has started maintenance of the Port since February 2020. Progress on construction work of the road component has been slow, mainly due to the security situation   on   the   Myanmar   side   and   the   ongoing   COVID-19   pandemic. Efforts for an expeditious completion of the project are underway.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1766 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: Sale of Fake Cosmetic Products
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Jagdambika Pal

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1766 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 th  February, 2022

## Sale of Fake Cosmetic Products

## 1766. SHRI JAGDAMBIKA PAL:

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

- (a) the steps taken by the Government to control the sales of fake cosmetic products;
- (b) the data depicting the estimates of market captured by the sales of fake cosmetic products along  with  the  market  share  of  cosmetics,  separately  for  both  imported  and  make  in  India Products;
- (c) whether the cosmetics market size is expected to grow in the coming years and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government is planning to bring a policy for Make in India Cosmetic Products to ensure that the Indian Cosmetic Companies grow under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Mission; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS (Dr. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

(a) to (e): Cosmetics are regulated under the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Cosmetics Rules, 2020. The State Licensing Authorities appointed by the respective State Governments under the said Act are empowered to take action on sale and distribution of Spurious cosmetics, Adulterated cosmetics etc. under the provision of Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Cosmetics Rules, 2020. For isolated complaints on quality of cosmetics, as and when received the matter is referred to the concerned state licensing authority for taking necessary action as per Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules made thereunder.

In December 2020, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) announced the New Cosmetic Rules 2020 which demarcates cosmetics from drugs, both of which were regulated  by  the  Drugs  and  Cosmetics  Act  of  1940.  The  rules  relate  to  the  import, manufacturing, labelling, distribution and sales of cosmetics in India and have been separately updated and codified.

Department does not maintain the data relating to market size of cosmetics. As per available industry sources, currently, the cosmetics market size ranges between USD 6.5 billion and USD 13.2 Billion and is estimated to reach USD 35 billion by 2035.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1763 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: Homeopathic Clinics
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Santosh Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1763 ANSWERED ON 11 th  FEBRUARY, 2022

## HOMEOPATHIC CLINICS

## 1763.  SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  open  Homeopathic  clinics  at  block  level  in  every districts in the country and if so, the time limit fixed for the same;

(b) whether the Government proposes to appoint homeopathic doctors in every such clinic and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(c) whether the Naturopathy centre in Ranipatra of Purnia is in very poor condition and if so, the details thereof; and

(d)  whether  there  is  any  proposal  to  convert  the  said  Naturopathy  centre  into  a  full  fledged Naturopathy hospital and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF AYUSH (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

(a) & (b) Public Health being State subject, opening of Homoeopathic clinics at block level in every  districts  in  the  country  and  appointment  of  Homoeopathic  doctors  in  every  such  clinic comes under the purview of the respective State/UT Governments and accordingly no timeline has been fixed by Government of India for opening of such type of Homoeopathic clinics in the country.  However,  Government  of  India  has  adopted  a  strategy  of  Co-location  of  AYUSH facilities including Homoeopathy at Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHCs) and District Hospitals (DHs), thus enabling choice to the patients for different systems of medicine.  The  engagement  of  AYUSH  Doctors  including  Homoeopathy  and  their  training  is supported  by  the  Department  of  Health  &  Family  Welfare,  while  the  support  for  AYUSH infrastructure, equipment / furniture and medicines are provided by Ministry of AYUSH under Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National AYUSH Mission (NAM).

Further,  under  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  of  National  AYUSH  Mission  (NAM),  there  is provision    of  setting  up  of  10/30/50  bedded  integrated  AYUSH  Hospital  &    establishment  of Ayush Health & Wellness Centres( HWCs)  by upgradation of  existing  Ayush dispensaries / health  sub-centres  for  providing  treatment  facility  of  Ayush  system  including  Homoeopathy. Accordingly,  State/UT  Governments  may  avail  financial  assistance  by  submitting  suitable proposals through State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs) as per the provision of NAM Guidelines.

(c)  &  (d)  Public  Health  being  State  subject,  status  of  Naturopathy  centre  comes  under  the purview of respective State /UT Governments. Further, under NAM, no such proposal has been received  from  State  Government  of  Bihar  to  convert  the  said  Naturopathy  centre  into  a  full fledged Naturopathy hospital.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1762 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: Political Candidate from Minority Communities
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: D. Ravikumar

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1762

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, 11 th FEBRUARY, 2022

## POLITICAL CANDIDATE FROM MINORITY COMMUNITIES

## 1762. SHRI RAVIKUMAR D.:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  to  take  up  the  issue  with  Election Commission  of  India  (ECI)  regarding  fielding  of  candidates  from  minority communities for Assembly/Parliamentary elections by political parties and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether the Government has any plan/proposal to make the functioning of political parties in the country more democratic and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (b):   No sir. There is no such plan/proposal.

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