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Lok Sabha Question No. 1983 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Death of Forest Guards
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Rajeshbhai Naranbhai Chudasama

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1983

TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.02.2021

## Conservation of Marine Life

## 1983. SHRI RAJESHBHAI CHUDASAMA:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to engage local communities  to preserve and conserve marine resources and  if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Union Government has allotted any budget for conservation of marine life; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND

## CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

- (a) Coastal Communities like Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs), Eco-Development Committee (EDC), Van Sanrakshan Samitis etc., are an integral part of preservation and conservation of the marine resources in the country.
- (b) and (c) The total funds released to the State Governments during the financial year 2020-21 for conservation of marine life under the various schemes are Rs. 790.43 Lakh. The details are at Annexure.

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- i) Details of funds released to State Governments for the conservation and management of Coral and Mangroves by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change during the financial year 2020-21
2. ii) Details  of  fund  released  under  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme-  'Development  of Wildlife Habitats' (DWH) for Marine Dolphin to the following State/UT Governments during the financial year 2020-21.

| S. No.   | Name of State    |   Fund released (Rs. In lakh) |
|----------|------------------|-------------------------------|
| 1.       | Andaman &Nicobar |                          0    |
| 2.       | Andhra Pradesh   |                          0    |
| 3.       | Goa              |                          0    |
| 4.       | Gujarat          |                        468.05 |
| 5.       | Karnataka        |                        110.92 |
| 6.       | Kerala           |                          0    |
| 7.       | Orissa           |                        154.41 |
| 8.       | Tamil Nadu       |                          0    |
| 9.       | West Bengal      |                          0    |
| 10.      | Lakshadweep      |                          0    |
|          | Total            |                        733.38 |

| Name of State/UT Governments   |   Fund released (Rs. In lakh) |
|--------------------------------|-------------------------------|
| Odisha                         |                         22.8  |
| Lakshadweep                    |                         34.25 |
| Total                          |                         57.05 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 1978 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Mega Textile Parks
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Jayadev Galla

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1978 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.02.2021

## MEGA TEXTILE PARKS

## 1978.  SHRI JAYADEV GALLA:

## Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री

be pleased to state :

- (a) whether the Government proposes to develop seven mega textile parks across the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with time frame for completion of the said parks;

(c)  whether  the  above  proposal  would  help  in  doubling  the  textile  industry  to  300  billion  dollars  by

2025;

(d) the details of employment opportunities likely to be created through the setting up of these mega parks; and

(e)  whether  the  mega  textile  parks  can  be  compared  with  similar  parks  in  China,  Vietnam,  Ethiopa, if so, the details thereof?

(a) to (e):

## उत्तर

ANSWER

## वस्त्र मंत्री ( श्रीमती स्मृतत ज़ूबिन इरानी )

MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

In the Union Budget 2021-22, it has been announced that a scheme of Mega Integrated

Textile Region and Apparel (MITRA) Parks will be launched. Under the Scheme, 7 Mega Textile Parks will be established over 3 years.

The  scheme  will  enable  the  textile  industry  to  become  globally  competitive,  attract  large investments and boost employment generation. Under the scheme world class infrastructure with plug and play facilities will be created to enable create global champions in exports.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1977 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Loan waiver for Handloom Industry
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Sisir Kumar Adhikari

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1977 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.02.2021

## LOAN WAIVER FOR HANDLOOM INDUSTRY

## 1977.  SHRI SISIR KUMAR ADHIKARI:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री be pleased to state :

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  providing/proposes  to  provide  financial  packages  to  waive  off  the pending loan of the handloom cooperatives and weavers of the country and also to provide new loans at concessional rate; and

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

## उत्तर

ANSWER

## वस्त्र मंत्री ( श्रीमती स्मृतत ज़ूबिन इरानी )

MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a) & (b): There  is  no  proposal  under  consideration  with  Ministry  of  Textiles  to  waive  off  the pending loans of the Handloom cooperatives and weavers of the country. However, the Government of India, Ministry of Textiles is providing loans at concessional interest rate of 6% for the handloom sector across  the  country  under  Concessional  Credit/Weaver  MUDRA  Scheme,  a  component  of  National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP). Under the scheme, margin money assistance @20% of the  loan  amount  subject  to  a  maximum  of  Rs.10,000/-  per  weaver,  interest  subvention  upto  7%  and credit guarantee on loans for a period of three (3) years are given. MUDRA portal has been developed in association with Punjab National Bank to cut down delays in disbursement of financial assistance for margin money and interest subvention.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1975 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Digital Calendar
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Pocha Brahmananda Reddy, Kuruva Gorantla Madhav, Chinta Anuradha

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1975 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.02.2021

## DIGITAL CALENDAR

1975. SHRI POCHA BRAHMANANDA REDDY: SHRI KURUVA GORANTLA MADHAV: SHRIMATI CHINTA ANURADHA:

Will  the  Minister  of  INFORMATION  AND  BROADCASTING  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has launched a mobile app for the digital calendar and diary of the Government of India;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the app will have information of the Government's schemes, programs and events; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE; MINISTER  OF  INFORMATION  AND  BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES {SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR}

(a)  and (b):  Government has launched a digital Calendar and Diary app which is available for download on both Google Play Store and iOS Play Store with the name 'GoI Calendar'. The digital  calendar  and  diary  can  also  be  accessed  on  the website https://www.goicalendar.gov.in.

(c) and (d): Information of Government's schemes and programs can be accessed under the tab of 'List of Important Dates'  which  has  a  list  of  53  schemes  and  programs  along with their launch dates. Further, each month in the Calendar App is dedicated with a Mission having information regarding various Government's schemes and programs. *******
Lok Sabha Question No. 1971 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Deaths due to Pollution
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Ashok Kumar Rawat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1971 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.02.2021

## Deaths due to Pollution

## 1971. SHRI ASHOK KUMAR RAWAT:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  thousands  of  people  die  every  year  due  to pollution;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise;
- (c) whether the Government has conducted any survey in this regard; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

- (a)& (b) Many  studies  by  different  Organizations/  Institutes  have  been  published  from time to time, estimating mortality, morbidity, life expectancy, etc. attributable to environmental  pollution  based  on  models,  simulations  and  varying  assumptions.  These studies are based on secondary data and extrapolation of findings from a small sample size to a larger population. These estimates do not depict the actual status as there are no conclusive data available in the country to establish direct correlation of death/ disease exclusively due to pollution. Health effects of pollution, including air pollution, are synergistic manifestation of  factors  which  include  food  habits,  occupational  habits,  socio-economic  status,  medical history, immunity, heredity, etc., of the individuals.

(c  )  &  (d)  Indian  Council  of  Medical  Research  (ICMR)  under  the  Ministry  of  Health  & Family Welfare along with Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) and Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) has conducted the study 'India State-level Disease Burden Initiative'.  The  report,  titled  'India:  Health  of  the  Nation's  States  -  The  India  State-Level Disease Burden Initiative'  was published in 2017. The study report provided the distribution of  diseases  and  risk  factors  across  all  states  of  the  country  from  1990  to  2016.  The  five leading risk factors for Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) in 2016 includes child and maternal  malnutrition,  air  pollution,  dietary  risks,  high  systolic  blood  pressure,  and  high fasting plasma glucose. The study  reported that the DALYs due to air pollution decreased by 23·6% in India from 1990 to 2016.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1967 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: TV Transmitters
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Prataprao  Jadhav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1967

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.02.2021)

TV TRANSMITTERS

1967. SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV:

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

(a)  the  number  of  TV  transmitters  set  up  and  operational  in  the country particularly in backward and rural areas as on date; (b)  whether  several  projects  are  lying  pending  in  the  absence  of financial and technical clearance; (c) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise particularly in backward and rural areas; (d)  the  time  by  which  the  said  pending  projects  are  likely  to  be sanctioned; and (e)  the  time  by  which  construction  work  is  likely  to  be  started

- therein, State/UT-wise and location-wise

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE; MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a) Presently, 589 TV transmitters of varying capacities (High power and low power transmitters) are functioning in various parts of country, including backward & rural areas of the country.

(b) to (e) No  project  is  pending  currently  for  want  of  financial and technical sanction.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1963 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: PPE Kits
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Manoj Kumar Tiwari, Chandra Prakash Joshi, Sangamlal Kadedin Gupta

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1963 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.02.2021

## PPE KITS

## 1963.  SHRI MANOJ TIWARI: SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI: SHRI SANGAM LAL GUPTA:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री be pleased to state :

(a) the number of PPE kits manufactured in the country during the last one year;

(b) the technology used in the manufacturing of PPE kits and turnover of this industry during the last one year; and

(c)  the  manner  in  which  this  industry  had  to  face  global  competition  during  this  period  and  the  names  of  the countries which received assistance from India in this regard?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र मंत्री ( श्रीमती स्मृतत ज़ूबिन इरानी )

MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a): Personal  Protective  Equipment  (PPE)  refers  to  protective  gears  used  for  personal  protection  of  users working  in  different  hazardous  conditions,  including  for  healthcare  professionals.  During  the  COVID-19 pandemic  bio  hazard  Personal  Protective  Equipment  (PPEs)  suitable  for  COVID-19  protection      (ISO-16003 Class - 3) were developed and manufactured in the country. Development and production of two of its major components i.e. Body Coveralls and N-95 Masks were coordinated by the Ministry of Textiles.  As per estimates based in inputs provided by the industry, the country has manufactured nearly 6 crore PPE Body Coveralls and 15 crore N-95 masks during April to December 2020 period.

Nearly 1100 manufacturers had registered for PPE Body Coveralls and more than 200 manufacturers for N-95 mask manufacturing. The production capacity in the country achieved is 4.5 Lakh per day for PPE Body Coveralls and 32 Lakh per day for N-95 production. As per Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India has procured 1.56 crore PPE Body Coveralls and 2.79 Crore N-95 masks. In addition, State Government agencies, private hospitals, individuals also have procured PPE Coveralls and N-95 masks extensively.

(b): Technical requirements of PPE Coveralls and N-95 masks are governed by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), IS 17423:2020 for PPE Body Coveralls and IS 9473:2002 for N-95/ FFP-2 masks.  The average market size of this newly created industry is around Rs.7000 crores.

(c): Countries  which  received  official  assistance  from  Government  of  India  are  China,  Israel,  Iran,  Italy, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Jordan, Botswana, Azerbaijan, Serbia, Germany, Spain, USA, UAE, DR Congo, South Africa, Afghanistan, Australia, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Haiti, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica, Belize, Costa Rica,  Dominican  Republic,  El  Salvador,  Honduras,  Nicaragua,  Panama,  Guatemala,  Ecuador,  Bolivia,  Cuba, Peru, Venezuela, Paraguay.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1962 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Integrated Child Development Scheme
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Parvatagouda Chandanagouda Gaddigoudar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1962

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.02.2021

## INTEGRATED CHILD DEVELOPMENT SCHEME

## 1962.   SHRI P.C. GADDIGOUDAR:

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

- (a) whether any steps have been taken or being taken by the Government to strengthen the ICDS scheme and to increase the enrollment of beneficiaries under the scheme;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) From time to time Government has taken many steps for strengthening Anganwadi Services.  These  include  revision  of  cost  norms  of   supplementary  nutrition,  provision  of construction of Anganwadi Centres under convergence with Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment  Guarantee  Scheme  (MGNREGS),  provision  of  drinking  water  and  sanitation facilities under Swacchta Action Plan (SAP), enhancement in funds for ECCE etc.

Anganwadi  Services  is  a  self-selecting  universal  Scheme  and  is  open  to  all  the eligible beneficiaries. The scheme is administered and implemented by States/UTs and they have been requested to optimize coverage of beneficiaries including child beneficiaries and to  conduct  local  survey  in  the  area  in  the  jurisdiction  of  the  Anganwadi  Centres  to  get children of appropriate age enrolled at AWCs, if not already done. Further, States/UTs have been also advised to ensure that any child, pregnant woman or lactating mother, coming to the  AWC  be  provided  with  age  appropriate  supplementary  nutrition,  irrespective  of  their enrollment at the AWCs.

There  have  been  sustained  engagements  with  State  Governments  for  review  and improvement including recent interactions to discuss different implementation related issues such  as  Anganwadi  Infrastructure,  non-operationalisation  of  Anganwadi  Centres,  filling  of vacancies  of Anganwadi  Services  functionaries, smooth  delivery of services to the beneficiaries  etc.  to  strengthen  services.   Further,  streamlined  guidelines  were  issued  on 13.01.2021,  covering several aspects such as quality assurance, roles and responsibilities of  duty  holders,  procedure  for  procurement,  integrating  AYUSH  concepts  and  Data management  and  Monitoring  through  "Poshan  Tracker"  for  transparency,  efficiency  and accountability in delivery of Supplementary Nutrition has been issued.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1960 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Workforce employed in Textile Industry in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: T. R. Paarivendhar

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1960 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.02.2021

## WORKFORCE EMPLOYED IN TEXTILE INDUSTRY IN TAMIL NADU

## 1960.  DR. T.R.PAARIVENDHAR:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES

be pleased to state :

- (a)  the  total  number  of  workforce  employed  in  the  apparel  and  textile  sectors  across  the  country particularly in Tamil Nadu, as on date;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  received  any  complaints  with  regard  to  working  conditions  of employees and steps taken to augment/improve the working conditions of the workforce; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the further steps taken by the Government to protect and safeguard the interests of the workforce?

## उत्तर

ANSWER

## वस्त्र मंत्री ( श्रीमती स्मृतत ज़ूबिन इरानी )

MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

- (a): The textile industry is one of the largest source of employment generation in the country with over 45 million people employed directly which also include a large number of population in Tamil Nadu. The State-wise data of employment related to Textile sector is not maintained.
- (b) to (d): No such instance has come to the notice of the Government.  However, Government has been implementing various welfare schemes, to augment/improve the working conditions and protect & safeguard  the interests of the workforce in textile sector.

***

वस्त्र

मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 1959 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Stree Shakti Puruskar
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Harish Dwivedi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK  SABHA UN-STARRED QUESTION NO. 1959

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.02.2021

## STREE SHAKTI PURASKAR

†1959. SHRI HARISH DWIVEDI:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes the institution of an award on the lines of Stree  Shakti  Puraskar  to  recognise  the  contribution  of  women  in  every district in the field of women empowerment;
- (b)      if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the time by which such awards are likely to be instituted?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c):   Ministry of Women and Child Development has constituted the 'Nari Shakti Puraskar',  which  is  a  National  Award   for  recognizing  exceptional  work  done  by individuals and institutions in the area of empowerment of women across the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1958 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Establishment of Handloom and Handicraft Boards
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Balubhau (Alias Suresh Narayan) Dhanorkar

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1958 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.02.2021

## ESTABLISHMENT OF HANDLOOM AND HANDICRAFT BOARDS

## 1958.  SHRI BALUBHAU ALIAS SURESH NARAYAN DHANORKAR:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री be pleased to state :

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  establish  Handloom  and  Handicraft  Boards  across  the country;

- (b) if so, the details thereof; and

- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## उत्तर

ANSWER

## वस्त्र मंत्री ( श्रीमती स्मृतत ज़ूबिन इरानी )

MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

- (a): No Sir.

- (b): Does not arise.

- (c): The field offices of Ministry of Textiles in these sectors and State Departments are working well in good coordination for policy inputs and implementation of Government schemes.

***
Lok Sabha Question No. 1955 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Free Treatment to Poor by Private Hospitals
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Ranjeeta Koli

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1955 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 TH FEBRUARY, 2021

## FREE TREATMENT TO PO OR BY PRIVATE HOSPIT ALS

## 1955.SHRIMATI RANJEE TA KOLI:

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

(a) whether the Government has constituted any committee to monitor if free treatment to the poor is provided as per the norms by the private hospitals which were allotted land at subsidized rates;

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

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

(a) to (c):  As far as Clinical Establishments Act, 2010 is conc erned, for grant of registration under the Act, the private hospitals located in the States/Union Territories (UTs), wher said Act is applicable, are required to comply with minimum standards approved by the Nat Council for Clinical Establishm ents (NCCE). These minimum standards, includes among other norms, a list of legal requirements to be complied with by a hospital, as made applicabl local/State health authority.

Further,  as  per  constitutional  provisions,  'Health'  is  a  State  subject.  It  is  within  the domain of State/UT Government to formulate and implement such policies for provision of treatment to the poor by the private hospitals, which are allotted land at subsidized rates and to constitute committee to monitor the same. The details in this regard are not maintained Ce
Lok Sabha Question No. 1954 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Leprosy in Corona Virus Patients
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Ranjanben Dhananjay Bhatt

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1954 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 TH FEBRUARY, 2021

## LEPROSY IN CORONA VI RUS PATIENTS

## 1954.SHRIMATI RANJAN BEN DHANANJAY BHATT:

Willthe Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WE LFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether people infected with Corona virus are getting affected by leprosy after treatment in several States/UTs of the country; and
- (b) if so, the steps proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

- (a) : No case has been reported from any States/UTs, where people infected with Corona viru getting affected by leprosy after treatment.
- (b) : Not applicable, in view of (a) above.