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Lok Sabha Question No. 403 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-03
Subject: Sickle Cell Disease
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Gajendra Singh Patel

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 403 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.02.2023

## SICKLE CELL DISEASE

## 403. SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH PATEL,

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

- (a) The  details  of  efforts  being  made  by  the  Government  for  eradication  of  sickle  cell disease;
- (b) The details of efforts made  during last three years by the Government in wake of the alarming spread of the sickle cell disease in the tribal areas of Madhya Pradesh;
- (c) The  names  of  the  places  in  tribal  areas  of  Madhya  Pradesh  where  centres  for  the treatment of sickle cell disease have been set up; and
- (d) The funds being provided to the said centres for treatment thereof?

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

(a). Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic single gene disorder causing a debilitating systemic syndrome  characterized  by  chronic  anaemia, acute  painful  episodes,  organ  infarction  and chronic organ damage and by a significant reduction in life expectancy. Under National Health Mission, Government of India supports the States for prevention and management of sickle cell  disease  as  per  their  annual  PIP  proposals.  The  Ministry  has  also  released  technical operational  guidelines  for  prevention  and  control  of  hemoglobinopathies  in  2016  including sickle cell anaemia.  Further in terms of treatment, support is given under NHM for capsule hydroxyurea, free blood transfusion for all Sickle cell patients (men & women) as per State's proposal.

In the union budget of FY 2023-24, it is announced to launch a mission to eliminate sickle  cell  anaemia  by  2047.  The  mission  entails  focus  on  awareness  creation,  universal screening of approx seven crore people in the 0-40 years age group in affected tribal areas and counselling through collaborative efforts of central ministries and state governments.

(b) to (d): State Haemoglobinopathy mission  has been established in Madhya Pradesh to tackle the challenges in screening and management of sickle cell disease.  A pilot project launched by Honourable Prime Minister on 15 th November,2021 for screening in Jhabua and Alirajpur district of M.P and 89 tribal blocks  included in Second Phase of Project. As reported by State, total  993114  persons  have  been  screened.    Out  of  whom  18866  have  been  detected HbAS(Sickle  Trait)  and  1506  (HbSS  sickle  diseased).    Further,  State  Government  has established  Integrated Centre for Hemophilia and Heoglobinopathies in 22 Tribal District for treatment and diagnose of patients.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 402 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-03
Subject: Coast Guard Station
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Naranbhai Bhikhabhai Kachhadiya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 402

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03 rd  February, 2023

## COAST GUARD STATION

## 402. SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  the details of the Coast Guard stations functioning in different parts of the country, State/ UT-wise including Gujarat;
- (b)    whether  these  Coast  Guard stations are sufficient to protect  the security  gap along the Indian coastline and if so, the details thereof;
- (c)    if  not,  the  reasons  therefor  along  with  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  set  up additional stations, State-wise and location-wise;
- (d)    whether  modern  security  equipments  have  been  supplied  to  make  the  performance  of Coast Guard station effective; and
- (e)  if so, the details thereof?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI AJAY BHATT)

- (a):  There  are  total  of  16  District  Headquarters  (DHQs)  and  42  Coast  Guard  Stations functioning in the Coastal States of India, including UTs of Andaman & Nicobar (A&N) and Lakshadweep Islands. In addition, there is Coast Guard Headquarters in Delhi.
- (b):  Yes, Sir.
- (c):  Not applicable
- (d):  Yes, Sir.
- (e):    Chain  of  static  radars  and  sensors  are  installed  along  the  coast  to  strengthen  coastal security.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 401 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-03
Subject: Shortage of Urea
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Bholanath (B.P. Saroj)

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 401 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 03.02.2023

## Shortage of Urea

401: SHRI BHOLANATH (B.P. SAROJ):

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that various States including Uttar Pradesh are experiencing severe urea shortage due to an extended monsoon and have requested the Union Government to augment urea supply to them;
- if so, the details thereof; StatelUT-wise particularly in Uttar Pradesh; and {6) the remedial action takenlproposed by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA)

(a) to (c): No Sir. The availability of Urea has remained comfortable in the country including the state of Uttar Pradesh for the ongoing Rabi 2022-23 season. The availability of Urea fertilizer is attached as Annexure-A.

Further; following steps are taken by the Government every season to meet the adequate and timely requirement of fertilizers in all the States including Uttar Pradesh

- Before the commencement of each cropping season, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DA&FW), in consultation with all the State Governments, assesses the state-wise & month-wise requirement of fertilizers.
- ii On the basis of requirement projected, Department of Fertilizers allocates sufficientl adequate quantities of fertilizers to States by issuing monthly supply plan and continuously monitors the availability:
- iii: The movement of all major   subsidized   fertilizers is monitored throughout the country by an on-line web based monitoring system called integrated Fertilizer Monitoring System (FMS);
- V\_ Regular Weekly Video Conference is conducted jointly by DAXFW and DoF with State Agriculture Officials and corrective actions are taken to dispatch fertilizer as indicated by the State Governments.
- iv. The State Governments are regularly advised to coordinate with manufacturers and importers of fertilizers for streamlining the supplies through timely placement of indents for railway rakes through their state institutional age.Icies like Markfed etc
- The gap between demand (requirement) and production for Urea & other fertilizer is met through imports. The import for the season is also finalised in advance to ensure timely availability: well
Lok Sabha Question No. 399 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-03
Subject: AYUSH Hospital in Telangana
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Gaddam Ranjith Reddy, Kavitha Malothu, Venkatesh Netha Borlakunta

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.399 ANSWERED ON 3 RD  FEBRUARY, 2023

## AYUSH HOSPITAL IN TELANGANA

## 399.   DR. G. RANJITH REDDY: SHRIMATI KAVITHA MALOTHU: SHRI VENKATESH NETHA BORLAKUNTA:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  establish  AYUSH  hospital  in  Anantgiri, Vikarabad District of Telangana and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether there is any cost and time overrun of the proposed project;
- (c) if so, the reasons therefor;
- (d) the time by which the said AYUSH hospital is likely to become functional; and
- (e) the details of essential diagnostic facilities, drugs, equipments, etc., to be provided in the said hospital?

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

- (a) to (e): Public  Health  being  State  subject,  establishment  of  AYUSH  hospitals  comes under  the  purview  of  the  respective  State/UT  Government  including  Anantgiri,  Vikarabad District  of  Telangana.  However,  under  the  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  of  National  AYUSH Mission (NAM), there is a provision for financial assistance for setting up of 50/30/10 bedded integrated  AYUSH  Hospital.  Under  NAM,  as  per  the  proposal  received  from  the  State Government of Telangana through  State  Annual  Action  Plan  (SAAP), Ministry  of  Ayush  has approved Rs. 600.00 lakhs as 1 st instalment against projected cost estimate of Rs.757.15 lakhs under submitted Detailed Project Report (DPR) for setting up of 50 bedded integrated AYUSH Hospital at Anantgiri, Vikarabad District in the year 2016-17. As per the information received from  State  Government,  no  expenditure  has  been  made  regarding  construction  of  50  bedded integrated  AYUSH  Hospital  at  Anantgiri,  Vikarabad  District.  Since,  implementation  of  the Scheme comes under the purview of respective State Government and accordingly, no specific timeline has been fixed by the Government of India for completion of this project of integrated AYUSH hospital and its functionality. Further, as per NAM guidelines, under the component of setting up of 50 bedded integrated AYUSH Hospital, provision has also been made for equipping the hospital with essential diagnostic facilities, drugs, equipment and furniture.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 397 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-03
Subject: Quad Group
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Dinesh Chandra Yadav

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

ANSWERED ON-03/02/2023

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-397

## QUAD GROUP

† 397. SHRI DINESH CHANDRA YADAV

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken note of the opposition of China to  Quad group of which India is also a member; and
- (b)  if so, the steps being taken to achieve the objectives of the Quad in such a scenario?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

(SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN)

- (a & b)  The Quad is a plurilateral framework comprising India, Australia, Japan and the United States of America. Quad countries share a commitment to uphold a free, open, inclusive, prosperous and peaceful Indo-Pacific region based on the principles of respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, international law and the rules based international order.

Quad   Leaders   and   Ministers   have   taken   note   of   attempts   to   discredit   Quad   through disinformation. They are committed to consolidating Quad's positive and constructive agenda focused on delivery of public goods to countries in the Indo-Pacific in areas such as health security, climate change and energy transition, supply chains, connectivity and infrastructure, education and space.  Working Groups and other mechanisms have been set up to implement Quad's initiatives in these areas.

Under the Quad framework, India delivered Made in India COVID vaccines to Cambodia and Thailand in April 2022. India has taken the lead in establishing the Quad Partnership on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) to respond to natural disasters in the region. Quad's positive focus on practical cooperation has been well received in the region.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 391 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-03
Subject: Increase in Prices of Drugs
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: D. Ravikumar, Dileshwar Kamait

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 391 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03 rd  February, 2023

## Increase in Prices of Drugs

## 391. SHRI RAVIKUMAR D.: SHRI DILESHWAR KAMAIT:

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

- (a)  whether the prices of Price Controlled Scheduled Bulk Drugs have been hiked by 10.7 percent  with  the  approval  of  National  Pharmaceutical  Pricing  Authority,  if  so,  the  details thereof along with the name of the drugs whose price has been hiked;
- (b) whether the hike in prices of scheduled medicines is also applicable for the drugs available at the Jan Aushadhi Kendras established under PMBJP; and
- (c)  the  details  of  the  measures  taken  by  the  Government  to  retain/stabilize  the  price  of medicines sold in Jan Aushadhi Kendras under PMBJP after this hike?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): The Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013 (DPCO, 2013), do not provide for fixing the prices of bulk drugs.  However, the ceiling prices of scheduled formulations (branded or generic) under  Schedule-I  of  DPCO,  2013  are  fixed  by  National  Pharmaceutical  Pricing  Authority (NPPA)  under  the  Department  of  Pharmaceuticals.   Under  the  provisions  of  DPCO,  2013 annual revision of ceiling prices of scheduled medicines is permissible, based on Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for all commodities in the preceding year.  The annual change in WPI of all commodities with base year 2011-12 works out as 10.76607% during the calendar year 2021 over the corresponding period in 2020. Accordingly, effective from 01.04.2022, the ceiling price of 898 scheduled formulations (of which 889 scheduled formulations fixed under NLEM 2015)  were  revised  based  on  WPI.  The  relevant  notification,  S.O.  No.  1499(E)  dated 30.03.2022  showing  the  list  of  medicines  is  available  at  the  website  of  NPPA,  viz., nppaindia.nic.in. This provides for the maximum increase permissible, however, increase in the prices of these drugs by the manufacturers is based on commercial consideration and may be lower or same as permissible increase depending on the market dynamics.
- (b) & (c):  Under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), dedicated outlets known  as  Pradhan  Mantri  Bhartiya  Janaushadhi  Kendras (PMBJKs)  have been  opened  to provide  quality  generic  medicines  at  affordable  prices.  All  manufacturers  of  scheduled medicines, including those sold through Jan Aushadhi Kendras, have to sell the same within the  ceiling  price  (as  revised  from  time  to  time,  including  based  on  WPI).  However, Pharmaceuticals  &  Medical  Devices  Bureau  of  India  (PMBI)  ensures  that  the  prices  of medicines  sold  through  the  Kendras  are  at  least  50%  cheaper  than  that  of  branded medicines available in the open market.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 390 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-03
Subject: Rates fixed under Ayushman Bharat Yojana
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Uday Pratap Singh

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 390 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03 RD  FEBRUARY, 2023

## RATES FIXED UNDER AYUSHMAN BHARAT YOJANA

## 390. SHRI UDAY PRATAP SINGH:

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

(a) whether the Government is aware about the problems being faced by the hospitals for getting low rates for treatment under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana as compared to the market cost for a treatment and if so, the details thereof;

- (b) whether the Government proposes to increase the current rates of treatment and if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  also  proposes  to  increase  the  rates  of  the  treatment  for  medical management and heart patients and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the measures proposed to be taken by the Government to resolve the problem of getting lower rates by the private hospitals under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana?

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

(a) to (d): National Health Authority (NHA) -the implementing agency of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan  Mantri  Jan  Arogya  Yojana  (AB-PMJAY)  has  launched  revised  Health  Benefit Packages  (HBPs)  on  06 th April,  2022.  HBP  2022  consists  of  1,949  treatment  procedures including  secondary,  tertiary  and  palliative  care  across  27  specialties.  Rates  of  treatment procedures under HBP have been fixed as per evidence on cost, stakeholders' consultation and review of scheme utilization. Further, a study on Costing of Health Services in India (CHSI) also  served  to  take  informed  decision  in  this  regard.  Implementing  States/UTs  have  been provided the flexibility to add State specific packages over and above the national dataset. Also, they  have  been  provided  the  flexibility  to  change  the  cost  of  the  package  as  per  local requirements.

Under HBP 2022, a concept of differential pricing has been introduced to account for regional variations in the cost of service delivery. High end drugs, consumables and diagnostics have been unbundled from the per bed per day cost of medical packages. Overall, rates for 832 procedures have been increased under HBP 2022.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 379 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-03
Subject: Use of Regional Language in Law Courses
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Shashi Tharoor

## Government of India Ministry of Law & Justice Department of Legal Affairs

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## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 379 ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 03  rd  FEBRUARY, 2023

## Use of Regional Language in Law Courses

## 379.  DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

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

(a) the  details  of  the  feedback  received  during  consultations  with  the  vicechancellors of the various National Law Universities on UGC's proposal to offer law courses in regional languages;

(b) whether  given  that  National  and  International  law  firms  are  the foremost recruiters of law graduates from the National Law Universities, the Government has considered its likely impact on the  recruitment  and  career  opportunities  for students  and  if  so,  the details thereof; and

- (c) whether these National Law Universities and other Universities that have been consulted on this proposal have sufficient library and educational resources in  regional  languages  and  faculty  with  proficiency  to  teach  law  subjects  in regional  languages and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF LAW & JUSTICE (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

- (a) No such consultation with Vice-Chancellors of National Law Universities has been carried out by this Department.
- (b) National  and  International  Law  Firms  recruit  law  graduates  of  National Law Universities  (NLUs)  on  the  basis  of  merits  and marks  and  follow their own  criteria/standards for recruiting of law  graduates  and  the Government has no role in such recruitment.
- (c) NLUs are creation of State Legislations and enjoy considerable autonomy in the matters of administration and recruitment of faculty members. The Central Government has no role in such matters. Similarly, proficiency of faculties in regional languages for imparting legal education and enrichment  of  library  of  NLUs  with  regional  language  resources  are matters  mainly  concerned  with respective  NLUs  and  not  the  Central Government.
Lok Sabha Question No. 376 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-03
Subject: Medical Benefits under CS (MA) Rules, 1944
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Mimi Chakraborty

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 376 TO BE ANSWERED ON 3 RD  FEBRUARY, 2023

## MEDICAL BENEFITS UNDER CS (MA) RULES, 1944

## 376. MS. MIMI CHAKRABORTY:

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

- (a) whether the Government has proposed for an alternative option for CGHS facilities to the pensioners of Union Government and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether under CS (MA) Rules, 1944 retirees are not entitled to medical benefits and there are different medical facilities rules under CGHS for serving employees and the pensioners of Union  Government  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof  alongwith  the  reasons  for  not  introducing uniform CGHS options for all Central Government employees and pensioners;
- (c) whether it is also a fact that there are same CS (MA) Rules, 1944 for Central Government employees and pensioners who are residing out of CGHS areas and if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  merge  both  medical  facilities  rules  and  introduce uniform  CGHS  options  for  all  serving  Central  Government  employees  and  pensioners  at  par thereof, 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)  Central  Government  Health  Scheme  (CGHS),  a  subscription  based  scheme,  is  a supplement and complement to already existing Central Services (Medical Attendance) Rules, 1944.  As  per  extant  CGHS  guidelines,  residence  alone  is  the  criterion  for  availing  medical services by the serving as well as retired Central Government employees. CS(MA) Rules, 1944 are applicable only to serving Central Government Employees. These rules are not applicable to pensioners.  Central  Government  Pensioners  residing  in  non-CGHS  covered  areas  have  the following options:
- i. They can avail Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA) in lieu of OPD facilities under CGHS.

ii. They can also avail benefits of CGHS (OPD & IPD) by registering themselves in the nearby

CGHS covered city after making the required subscription.

iii. They also have the option to avail FMA for OPD treatment and CGHS for IPD treatments after making the required subscriptions as per CGHS guidelines.

Thus,  all  Central  Government  employees  and  pensioners  and  their  eligible  dependent  family members are entitled to avail medical services under CGHS as per their choice.

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