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Lok Sabha Question No. 1015 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-22
Subject: Defence Corridor Projects
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: K. Shanmuga Sundaram, Dr. T. Sumathy (a) Thamizhachi Thangapandian, Anurag Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1015

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22 nd  July, 2022

## DEFENCE CORRIDOR PROJECTS

1015. SHRI SHANMUGA SUNDARAM K.: DR. T. SUMATHY (a) THAMIZHACHI THANGAPANDIAN: SHRI ANURAG SHARMA:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVANI) and Advanced Weapons and Equipment  India  Limited  (AWE  India)  have  signed  any  Memorandum  of  Understanding (MoU) with domestic and foreign private players as part of the defence corridor project in Tamil Nadu and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has signed any MoU with private players from India and abroad in respect of defence corridor project in Uttar Pradesh and if so, the details thereof and the employment opportunities created, total amount of funds allocated, disbursed and utilized for setting up of defence corridor in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu particularly in Coimbatore;
- (c) the total number of companies who have invested in such defence corridor along with the schemes or subsidies announced and other strategic support  provided  to  companies  by  the Government in this regard;
- (d) the steps taken by the Government to expedite the setting up of defence industrial corridor in the country including Coimbatore; and
- (e) the effective measures taken by the Government to provide job opportunities to eligible people after the corporatisation of Ordnance Factory Board?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI AJAY BHATT)

(a):  No, Sir.

- (b) to (d):  As per the information received from Government of Uttar Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh Expressways  Industrial  Development  Authority  (UPEIDA),  the  nodal  agency  for  Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) has signed 69 Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with industry with potential investment of Rs. 10545 Cr. Actual Investment of Rs. 1767 Cr. has been made by the industries in UPDIC.

Further,  as  per  information  received  from  Tamil  Nadu  Industrial  Development Authority (TIDCO), the nodal agency for Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor (TNDIC) has  arranged  investment  worth  potential  of  Rs.  11359  Cr.  through  MoUs  etc.  with  42 industries. Actual Investment worth Rs. 3176 Cr. has been made by the industries in TNDIC.

The respective State Governments have their own Aerospace and Defence Policy to offer support to investors through various incentives. Regular interaction with all stakeholders such as DPSUs and private investors is being carried out by respective State and Union Government to understand the challenges and address issues of investors. No separate funds have been allocated by  Central  Government for setting  up  of the  Defence Industrial Corridors.

(e):    The  new  Defence  companies  have  the  autonomy  to  engage  manpower,  as  per  their functional requirement.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1013 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-22
Subject: Award to Promote Yoga
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Anil Firojiya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - 1013 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.07.2022

## AWARD TO PROMOTE YOGA

## 1013. SHRI ANIL FIROJIYA:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

- a. whether  any  scheme  has  been  formulated  to  give  award  in  the  field  of  yoga  for  its promotion in the country;
- b. if so, the details thereof;
- c. whether the Government proposes to give any prize money along with the award; and
- d. if so, the details thereof along with the number of people who have received such award State-wise?

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

(a) & (b): Yes. On June 21 st ,  2016 i.e. on the occasion of the Second International Day of Yoga (IDY), the Hon'ble Prime Minister announced Prime Minister's Award for Outstanding Contribution towards the Development and Promotion of Yoga at National & International Levels. The awards are given in the following four categories:

- i. National Individual
- ii. National Organisation
- iii. International Individual
- iv. International Organisation

In 2017, 2018 and 2019 Prime Minister's Yoga awards were given under various categories. In the year 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it was decided not to initiate the process of the said award. In 2021, Ministry has invited the applications digitally and the winners of the awards under various categories were announced on the eve of the 8 th International Day of Yoga.

(c)  &  (d):  Yes.  The  winners  are  felicitated  by  means  of  a  Trophy,  Certificate  and  a  Cash Award of ₹ 25 Lakh each. The details of the winners of the awards year-wise are as under:

|   Year | Name                                                   | Category                   |
|--------|--------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|
|   2017 | Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute, Pune         | National Organisation      |
|   2018 | Sh. Vishwas Vasant Mandlik, Pune                       | National Individual        |
|   2018 | The Yoga Institute, Mumbai                             | National Organisation      |
|   2019 | Ms. Antonietta Rozzi, Italy                            | International Individual   |
|   2019 | Japan Yoga Niketan, Japan                              | International Organisation |
|   2019 | Bihar School of Yoga, Munger, Bihar                    | National Organisation      |
|   2019 | Swami Rajarshi Muni, Gujarat                           | National Individual        |
|   2021 | Shri Marcus Vinicius Rojo Rodrigues, Sao Paulo, Brazil | International Individual   |
|   2021 | British Wheel of Yoga, United Kingdom                  | International Organisation |
|   2021 | Shri Bhikkhu Sanghasena, Leh-Ladakh                    | National Individual        |
|   2021 | The Divine Life Society, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand        | National Organisation      |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1011 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-22
Subject: Custody of Fishermen in Foreign Jails
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Kuruva Gorantla Madhav, Geetha Viswanath Vanga, Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu, Balashowry Vallabbhaneni

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.1011 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.07.2022

## CUSTODY OF FISHERMEN IN FOREIGN JAILS

## 1011. SHRI KURUVA GORANTLA MADHAV: SHRIMATI VANGA GEETHA VISWANATH: SHRI LAVU SRI KRISHNA DEVARAYALU: SHRI BALASHOWRY VALLABHANENI:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of Indian fishermen imprisoned in foreign prisons during last three years, year-wise;
- (b) the cases filed in foreign courts against them during the said period;
- (c) the details of fishermen released during the said period; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government for the release of those still imprisoned in foreign jails?

## ANSWER

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

(a) As per the information available with the Ministry, the number of Indian fishermen imprisoned in foreign prisons was 504 (in 2019), 519 (in 2020) and 779 (in 2021). However, due to strong privacy laws prevailing in many countries, the local authorities do not share information on prisoners unless the person concerned consents to the disclosure of such information. Even countries which share information do not generally provide detailed information about the foreigners imprisoned.

(b) & (c) Indian fishermen are generally apprehended by countries on charges of fishing in their territorial waters and cases are filed related to illegal fishing, trespassing, crossing the international maritime boundary line illegally, etc under the respective Acts of the particular countries. The length of time Indian fishermen spend under trial in foreign jails and terms of imprisonment differs from country to country and some countries release/deport the arrested/imprisoned fishermen regularly without informing the Indian Missions/Posts about it.

(d) Government   attaches   high   priority   to   the   safety,   security   and welfare of Indian fishermen. Our Missions and Posts abroad extend all possible   help   and   assistance   like   providing   food,   clothing,   personal hygiene products, etc. to the imprisoned Indian fishermen when they are detained   by   local   police/immigration   authorities   or   put   in   jails.   After

confirmation of nationality of such persons, our Missions and Posts also facilitate their early release and repatriation to India. Consular Officers of Missions/Posts make regular visits to local jails and detention centers to ascertain  the   condition   of   Indian   fishermen   lodged   there   and   provide requisite help and support, including legal assistance in deserving cases.

Missions/ Posts abroad also approach the law enforcement agencies to  complete   the   investigation   and   judicial   proceedings   at   the   earliest possible. The focus of the Government's efforts is on securing the early release of fishermen.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1008 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-22
Subject: Compulsory Military Service for Youths
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Arun Kumar Sagar, Dhal Singh Bisen, Guman Singh Damor

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1008

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22 nd  July, 2022

## COMPULSORY MILITARY SERVICE FOR YOUTHS

1008. SHRI ARUN KUMAR SAGAR: DR. DHAL SINGH BISEN: SHRI GUMAN SINGH DAMOR:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  formulated  or  proposes  to  formulate  any  scheme  for mandatory service of youths in the armed forces and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether there is any role of Sainik schools in the implementation of the Agnipath scheme and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to open Sainik schools in every districts of the country and if so, the State/UT-wise details thereof including Ratlam, Jhabua and Alirajpur districts of Madhya Pradesh and Shahjahanpur district of Uttar Pradesh:
- (d) whether the Government proposes to open special training centres in tribal areas of the country to recruit youths in all three wings of defence forces; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

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

(a)  to  (e):    The  Government  has  not  formulated  any  scheme  for  the  mandatory  service  of youth in the Armed Forces. There is no role of the Sainik Schools in the implementation of the  Agnipath  Scheme.  The  Government  has  approved  the  setting  up  of  100  new  Sainik Schools in partnership mode with NGOs/ Private Schools/ State Governments. This scheme is available to the Schools of all the States/ UTs including the States of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, subject to the applicant schools satisfying the eligibility criteria  and subsequent  signing  of  Memorandum  of  Agreement  (MoA)  with  the  NGOs/  Private/  State Government Schools by the Sainik Schools Society.

The  recruitment  rallies  are  held  by  the  Armed  Forces  with  an  aim  to  cover  all  the districts, inter-alia, including the tribal areas of the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1006 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-22
Subject: Model Anganwadi Kendra
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Rahul Kaswan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1006

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.07.2022

## MODEL ANGANWADI KENDRA

## †1006. SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:

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

- (a)         whether  the  Government  proposes  to  set  up  model  Anganwadi  Kendras  to improve the educational activities of the children through these Kendras in  the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof particularly with regard to the Churu Parliamentary  Constituency of Rajasthan;
- (c)         whether  the  Government  has  selected  Kendras  to  be  set  up  as  model Anganwadi Kendras in the country, if so, the details of selection process and guideline  in this regard;
- (d)        whether  the  Government  proposes  to  provide basic  modern facilities  in  such model Anganwadi   Kendras; and
- (e)        if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e) Government of India has approved upgradation of 2 lakh Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) as Saksham Anganwadis @ 40,000 per year during Financial Year 2021-22 to  2025-26.  Government  owned  AWC  building  with  space  for  poshan  vatika/nutrigarden are proposed to be upgraded into Saksham Anganwadi @ 40,000 Anganwadis per  year  from  2022-23.  Saksham  Anganwadi  shall  have  RO  machine,  Rainwater harvesting  system,  Learning  &  Playing  material  for  ECCE,  audio-visual  aids/multipurpose  LED, Wi-Fi  connectivity,  boundary  wall,  etc.   For  the  purpose,  States  have been  asked  to  identify  AWCs  for  upgradation  during  financial  year  2022-23  as Saksham Anganwadis in Aspirational Districts  across  the  country  including  State  of Rajasthan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1003 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-22
Subject: Promotion of Naturopathy in Rural Areas
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Dulal Chandra Goswami

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO -1003 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.07.2022

## PROMOTION OF NATUROPATHY IN RURAL AREAS

## 1003. SHRI DULAL CHAND GOSWAMI:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

- a. whether the Government is contemplating to set-up training institutes for doctors for promotion of Naturopathy in rural areas across all States including Bihar;
- b. if so, the details thereof; and
- c. if not, the plan to train rural doctors?

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

- (a) to (b): There is no proposal in the Ministry of Ayush for setting up training institutes for doctors for promotion of Naturopathy in rural areas.
- (c):    The  Ministry  of  Ayush  has  implemented an Umbrella Central Sector Scheme namely AYURGYAN Scheme having 02 components i.e. i) Capacity Building (CB) and Continuing Medical Education (CME) in AYUSH and ii) Research & Innovation in AYUSH.

Under the component of Capacity Building (CB) and Continuing Medical Education (CME) in AYUSH, there is a provision for training for AYUSH Doctors.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1000 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-22
Subject: Cancellation of Common Entrance Examination
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Rahul Gandhi, Rajmohan Unnithan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1000

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22 nd  July, 2022

## CANCELLATION OF COMMON ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

1000. SHRI RAHUL GANDHI: SHRI RAJMOHAN UNNITHAN:

- Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state: (a)  whether the  Government  has assessed the impact of suspending recruitment rallies and cancellation of Common Entrance Examination (CEE) in the recruiting year 2020-2021 and 2021-2022, particularly on candidates who would be ineligible for recruitment in the Army due to the age criteria under the Agnipath scheme; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the details of the recruitment rallies planned and conducted by Army Recruiting Offices (AROs)/Zonal Recruiting Offices (ZNOs) in the recruiting year 2020- 2021 and 2021-2022, State/UT-wise; (d) the total number of students who participated in the recruitment rallies and qualified for the Common Entrance Examination (CEE) during the said period; (e) the number of candidates who were unable to take the CEE due to the suspension of the examination, State/UT-wise; and (f)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  relax  the  age  criteria  for  candidates  who  are ineligible  to  apply  for  army  recruitment  due  to  the  cancellation  of  the  CEE  and  if  so,  the
- details thereof?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI AJAY BHATT)

(a) to (f): The matter is under the adjudication of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and Hon'ble High Courts of Delhi and Kochi.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 996 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-22
Subject: Cancer Treatment facilities to CGHS beneficiaries
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Geetha Viswanath Vanga, Chinta Anuradha

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 996 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22 ND  JULY, 2022

## 'CANCER TREATMENT FACILITIES TO CGHS BENEFICIARIES'

## 996  SHRIMATI VANGA GEETHA VISWANATH: SHRIMATI CHINTA ANURADHA:

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

- (a) the details of Cancer treatment facilities extended to CGHS beneficiaries;
- (b) the details of maximum amount covered under Central Government Health Scheme for Cancer Patients;
- (c) whether the Scheme has benefited Cancer Patients from Andhra Pradesh; and
- (d) if so, the number of the beneficiaries benefitted under the scheme from Andhra Pradesh during each of the last three years and the current year?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) is contributory health scheme. The beneficiaries are entitled  to  avail  cancer  treatment  in  Government  hospitals,  Regional  Cancer  Institutes,  private  hospitals empanelled under CGHS and in non-empanelled hospitals also with requisite permission. Reimbursement of treatment  expenditure  is  made  as  per  CGHS  rates  by  the  concerned  Department  in  case  of  serving beneficiaries including those from Andhra Pradesh. Cashless treatment facilities are available to pensioner beneficiaries including those from Andhra Pradesh. Speciality-wise treatment data is not maintained under the scheme.
Lok Sabha Question No. 993 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-22
Subject: Installation of CCTV Cameras in Jaggery Units
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: A.K.P. Chinraj

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.993 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22 nd  JULY, 2022

## INSTALLATION OF CCTV CAMERAS IN JAGGERY UNITS

## 993. SHRI A.K.P. CHINRAJ:

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

- (a)    whether  Food  Safety  Commissioner  has  issued  any  order  to  install  CCTV  cameras  to Sugar Cane Jaggery/ Palm Jaggery units in Tamil Nadu;
- (b) if so, the details of Sugar Cane Jaggery/Palm Jaggery units in Namakkal, Karur, Erode districts of Tamil Nadu where CCTV cameras have been installed;
- (c) the details of production units in the above mentioned districts where CCTV cameras have not been installed as per the orders; and
- (d) the number of complaints received through whatsapp number provided in the said order and the action taken thereon?

## ANSWER WELFARE

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

- (a)  to  (d):  Food  Safety  and  Standards  Authority  of  India  (FSSAI)  has  informed  that Commissioner of Food Safety, Tamil Nadu issued an order dated 29.11.2021 for  installation of CCTV cameras in  all Jaggery  units in the State.

CCTV cameras have been installed in 92 Sugar Cane Jaggery/Palm Jaggery units of Namakkal District, 01 unit of Karur district and 29 units of Erode District of Tamil Nadu.

9 complaints were received on Whatsapp number mentioned in the Commissioner's order and action has been taken in respect of all of them.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 992 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-22
Subject: Bar on Contesting Election from more than one Seats
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Komati Reddy Venkat Reddy, Manne Srinivas Reddy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 992

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, 22 ND  JULY, 2022

## Bar on Contesting Election from more than one Seats

992.   SHRI KOMATI REDDY VENKAT REDDY: SHRI MANNE SRINIVAS REDDY:

Will the Minister of Law and Justice be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal for amending law related to  contesting  election  from  more  than  one  seat  to  put  bar  on  people contesting from more than one seat or a hefty fine on those vacating one of the constituencies and forcing a by-poll;
- (b) if so, the details and present status thereof; and
- (c) the details of amount spent/losses incurred to the exchequer due to by-polls at various levels including MP/MLAs/local body elections since 2014 onwards?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): The matter related to contesting of election from two constituencies simultaneously as contemplated under the Representation  of  the  People  Act,  1951,  is sub-judice in  the Supreme Court in Writ Petition (C) No. 967 of 2017 in the matter of Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay Vs. Union of India & another.
- (c): The  Election  Commission  of  India  has  informed  that  no  such record has been maintained by them.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 991 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-22
Subject: Recruitment of Physiotherapists in CGHS
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Alok Kumar Suman

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 991 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22 ND  JULY, 2022

## 'RECRUITMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPISTS IN CGHS'

## 991 DR. ALOK KUMAR SUMAN:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:may please refer to USQ No.3297 dated 12.07.2019 and state that

(a)  the  total  number  of  sanctioned  vacancies  of  physiotherapists  in  Central  Government  Health  Scheme (CGHS)  along  with  the  manner  in  which  said  vacancies  have  been  filled,  viz.  recruitment/  deputation, vacancy-wise;

(b)  whether  recruitment  rules  for  physiotherapists  have  been  framed  or  amended  in  consultation  with Department of Personnel and Training in light of recommendation of 7th Central Pay Commission and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor along with the time by which these are likely to be framed; and

(c) the details of suggestions and comments received by the Government in response to public notice issued seeking  public  opinion  on  draft  Recruitment  Rules  for  Physiotherapists  Grade-I  in  December  2017  along with the action taken thereon?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): There is one sanctioned post of Physiotherapist in Central Government Health Scheme(CGHS) and it  is  filled  up  on  deputation  basis.  Recruitment  Rules  are  framed  in  consultation  with  Department  of Personnel and Training. Comments received are incorporated in Draft Recruitment Rules.