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Lok Sabha Question No. 3319 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-17
Subject: Spurious Medicines during Second Wave of COVID-19
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Alok Kumar Suman

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3319 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17 th  DECEMBER, 2021

## SPURIOUS MEDICINES DURING SECOND WAVE OF COVID-19

## 3319: SHRIMATI HARSIMRAT KAUR BADAL: DR. ALOK KUMAR SUMAN:

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

(a) whether the Government is aware of the widespread exchange of spurious medicines in the country, if so, the details thereof;

- (b) whether the Government has noted that during the second wave of COVID-19, spurious medicines were sold to patients of COVID-19 consequently affecting their recovery;
- (c) if so, whether the Government has prepared any report in this regard;
- (d) whether the Government has initiated any action against all those persons pedaling fake and spurious medicines for putting patients' lives at risk; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the outcome thereof along with other steps taken to stop the use of spurious drugs in the country?

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

(a) to (e): Enforcement of the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and the Rules made thereunder  primarily  lies  with  the  State  Drug  Controllers/State  Licensing  Authorities.  The Central  Drugs  Standard  Control  Organisation  (CDSCO)  has  requested  all  States/UTs Licensing Authorities through several advisories to instruct their enforcement staff to keep strict vigil and to take stringent action against the offenders in cases related to medicines of suspected quality.

As per  information  available  from  various  State  Licensing  Authorities,  in  cases  of fake & spurious Covid management drugs, various enforcement actions like Drug seizure, arrests  of  accused  persons  /  registration  of  FIR  etc.  have  been  carried  out  by  the  State Licensing Authorities.

Amidst reports of black-marketing/hoarding/ overcharging of Covid-19 management drugs  received, CDSCO has requested all States/UTs Licensing authorities through several advisories to instruct their enforcement staff to keep strict vigil especially at sensitive places and to take stringent action against the offenders by conducting special drive of monitoring and investigation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3317 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-17
Subject: Export/Import of Ayurvedic Medicines
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Shashi Tharoor

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-3317 ANSWERED ON 17/12/2021

## EXPORT/IMPORT OF AYURVEDIC MEDICINES

## 3317. DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

Will the MINISTER OF AYUSH be pleased to state:

- a)  the  number of ayurvedic medicines exported from the country and imported to the country during 2020 and 2021;
2. (b)  whether the Government has aligned its regulatory efforts with the standards of importing countries  in  order  to  provide  assurance  of  safety  and  quality  of  Ayurvedic  medicines  and increase/expand the international market;
3. (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, reasons therefor;
4. (d) whether the Government in co-operation with the Department of Commerce and Industry has proposed to set up a council for growth and export of AYUSH products and services across the globe; and
5. (e)  if so, the significant details and aims of the Council?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF AYUSH (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

- (a) Import and Export of AYUSH and Herbal products during 2020-21 and 2021-22 (AprSept) as provided by Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics, Ministry of Commerce, Government of India is as under:

| YEAR TRADE   |   2020-21 QTY (KG) |   2021-22 (Apr-Sep) QTY (Kg) |
|--------------|--------------------|------------------------------|
| Import       |           76349616 |                     24964677 |
| Export       |          120558428 |                     66073301 |

(b) and (c) In context to International regulatory requirements, Ministry of AYUSH encourages following certifications of AYUSH products as per details below:-

- (i) Certification  of  Pharmaceutical  Products  (CoPP)  as  per  WHO  Guidelines  for  herbal products.
- (ii) Quality Certifications Scheme implemented by the Quality Council of India (QCI) for grant of AYUSH Premium mark to Ayurvedic. Siddha and Unani products on the basis of  third  party  evaluation  of  quality  in  accordance  with  the  status  of  compliance  to international standards

(d)  &  (e)  Ministry  of  Ayush,  Government  of  India  with  the  consultation  of  Department  of Commerce has registered for Ayush Export Promotion Council (AEPC) to promote export of AYUSH products/ medicines as well as AYUSH services.

The Council will promote the growth of exports of Ayush Products and Services, facilitate the capacity  building  of  its  members  on  export  procedures,  organize  B  to  B  meetings  organize International Events, Road shows, Seminars and workshops on export of Ayush Products.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3316 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-17
Subject: Development of Bio-toilets by DRDO
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Mitesh Rameshbhai (Bakabhai) Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEFENCE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3316

TO BE ANSWERED ON 17 th  DECEMBER, 2021

## DEVELOPMENT OF BIO-TOILETS BY DRDO

3316. SHRI MITESH RAMESHBHAI PATEL (BAKABHAI):

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the salient features of the bio-toilets developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO);
- (b) whether DRDO is using dung/cow dung in the said bio-toilets;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  the  number  of  such  bio-toilets  constructed  in  the  country  along  with  the  number  of beneficiaries of such toilets, State/UT-wise?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI AJAY BHATT)

- (a)  The  major  features  of  bio-toilet  developed  by  Defence  Research  and  Development Organisation (DRDO)are as under:
-  It  makes  use  of  an  anaerobic  (without  oxygen)  process  through  which  the  human waste is digested by consortium of bacteria;
-  Bio-toilet  has  been  customized  and  different  designs  have  been  developed  for  use under different geo-climatic conditions.

(b) & (c): Yes, Sir. The Cow dung is used for the enrichment bacterial consortium. Following four types of bacteria are present in the consortium:

-  Hydrolase
-  Acidogenase
-  Acitogenase
-  Methogens

(d) DRDO has transferred the technology to approximately 60 industries all over the country. These  industries  have  installed  bio-digesters  across  the  country.  A  total  number  of  about 16000 bio-digesters have  been installed in more than 20 states. In addition, more than 2.5 lakhs bio-digesters have been installed in Indian Railways coaches, which cater to the need of more than 100 lakh passengers on daily basis.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3313 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-17
Subject: Legal Internship Programme
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Nayab Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE

## DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3313

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 17 TH  DECEMBER 2021

## LEGAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

3313  SHRI NAYAB SINGH:

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

- a)  Whether  the  Government  has  any  concrete  plan  to  utilize  the potential of the law students who have completed or pursuing the internship  with  Judges,  different  Ministries  or  other  legislative
2. bodies;
- b)  If so, the details thereof;
- c)  If  not,  whether  the  Government  has  any  future  plan  to  use  law interns in policy making; and
- d)  If  so,  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  make  the  legal internship  programme  more  useful  for  the  students  who  have gained effective valuable experience and knowledge and to make their contribution more useful/meaningful?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (b) -   No Sir

- (c) to (d) -   Presently, there are no such plans in contemplation to use law interns in the area of policy making.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3311 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-17
Subject: Quality Healthcare Facilities at Tripupati
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Maddila  Gurumoorthy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3311

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 17 th  DECEMBER 2021

## QUALITY HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AT TIRUPATI

## 3311. SHRI MADDILA GURUMOORTHY:

Will the Minister of Health and Family Welfare be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  set  up  AIIMS  hospital  /  college    at Tirupati  as  part  of  the initiatives  taken/to  be  taken  under  Ayushman Bharat  Health    Infrastructure    Mission    for    providing    access    to  quality healthcare  services;
- (b)
- (c)
- if so, the details thereof; and
- if not, the reasons therefor?

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

## ANSWER FAMILY WELFARE (DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

- (a) to (c) Prime Minister - Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission does not cover establishment of new AIIMS.  However, under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), setting up of an AIIMS at Mangalagiri, in Andhra Pradesh has been approved. Further, Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh has been  upgraded  at  an  approved  cost  of  Rs.  120  crore  under  PMSSY  to provide super speciality medical care facilities.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3309 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-17
Subject: Fertilizer Plants
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: M.K. Vishnu Prasad, Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Dileshwar Kamait

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO\_ 3309 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 17.12.2021

## Fertilizer Plants

3309. DR: VISHNU PRASAD M.K: SH: RAJIV PRATAP RUDY : SH: DILESHWAR KAMAIT:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to set up new fertilizers plants for manufacturing urea and other fertilizers in a number of States including Tamil Nadu; Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Bihar;
- (b) if the details thereof; SO,
- (c) the time by which such plants are likely to be set up?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

## (DR: MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

(a) to (c): No Sir; the Government of India has no such proposal at present However, Government of India has mandated revival f Ramagundam unit to Joint Venture Company (JVC) named Ramagundam Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited (RFCL) incorporated on 17.02.2015, (i) Talcher unit to JVC named Talcher Fertilizers Limited (TFL) incorporated Barauni units to JVC named Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL) incorporated on 16.05.2016. RFCL and HURL, Gorakhpur plants have already been commissioned on 22.03.2021 and 07.12.2021 respectively: HURL, Barauni & Sindri plants are likely to be commissioned in March, 2022 whereas TFL in September; 2023.

Further; Cabinet in its meeting held on 21.05.2015 inter-alia approved setting up of New urea plant of 8.646 LMTPA capacity in the existing premises of BVFCL, which has been notified by Department of Fertilizers vide OM dated 12.06.2015.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3307 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-17
Subject: Import of Weapons and Military Equipment
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Ramcharan Bohra, Malook Nagar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3307

TO BE ANSWERED ON 17 th  DECEMBER, 2021

## IMPORT OF WEAPONS AND MILITARY EQUIPMENT

3307. SHRI RAMCHARAN BOHRA: SHRI MALOOK NAGAR:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether India has become the largest importer of weapons and military equipment;
- (b) if so, the details of the weapons and military equipment imported during the last three years along with the total expenditure thereon;
- (c) whether most of the modernized weapons are being imported from foreign countries;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  the  policies  being  implemented  by  the  Government  to  make  the  country  self-reliant  in  the field of modern weapons?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI AJAY BHATT)

- (a) There is no official information that India is one of the top importers of military hardware globally since no country officially reveals information on their import of defence equipment.
- (b)  to  (d):  During  the  last  three  Financial  Years  and  current  Financial  Year  (upto  November, 2021), Out of total 185 contracts, 70 contracts have been signed with foreign vendors including those from Russia, USA, Israel, France and United Kingdom for capital procurement of defence equipment for Armed Forces. The major defence equipment imported includes Radars, Rockets, Guns, Rifles, Aircraft, Helicopters, Missiles and Ammunition.

(e)  Government  of  India  /  Ministry  of  Defence  through  the  Defence  Acquisition  Procedure (DAP)-2020 and other policy initiatives has focused on boosting indigenous defence capability, reducing reliance on imports and promoting Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Some of these measures/initiatives are as under:-

-  Notification of lists of weapons / equipment / platforms for ban on import.
-  Introduced a new category 'Buy (Global-Manufacture in India) to enable Foreign OEMs to set up manufacturing facilities in India.
-  Make-III  (newly  introduced  in  DAP  2020)  category  to  enable  indigenization  of  spares and import substitution.
-  Revision of offset guidelines focused towards development of Defence ecosystem while giving incentives to ToT and Defence Manufacturing, encouraging MSMEs & Defence Industrial Corridors.
-  Reservation for MSMEs on orders upto Rs 100 crore  / year.
-  System  for  incentivizing  the  use  of  Indigenous  Military  Material  and  Software  to encourage  indigenization  of  military  material  and  indigenous  development  of  software for military use.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3305 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-17
Subject: Mysterious Respiratory illness outbreak in North Bengal
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Sukanta Majumdar

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 3305 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17 th  DECEMBER, 2021

## MYSTERIOUS RESPIRATORY ILLNESS OUTBREAK IN NORTH BENGAL

3305:   DR. SUKANTA MAJUMDAR :

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

- (a)      whether  the  Government  has  taken  note  that  a  large  number  of  children  died  due  to mysterious  Respiratory  illness  outbreak  in  North  Bengal  Region  of  West  Bengal  during September 2021;
- (b)   if so, whether the Government has sent an Expert Committee of Senior Doctors from All India Institute of Medical Sciences and National Institute of Virology to ascertain/assess the situation/cause of said outbreak;
- (c)   if so, the outcome of the findings made by the Committee;
- (d)   whether the State of West Bengal has sought any assistance to tackle the said outbreak; and
- (e)      if  so,  reaction  of  the  Government  thereto  and  the  other  steps  taken/being  taken/being taken in this regard?

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

- (a) to (e):  The news of children dying of febrile illness in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal was captured  by  the  Central  Surveillance  Unit  of  Integrated  Disease  Surveillance  Programme (IDSP)  and  shared  with  the  State  government.  The  state  had  reported  influenza  cases occurring due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza type-B virus. Taking  cognizance  of  the  seriousness  of  the  situation,  Government  of  India  issued  an advisory  to  the  State  Government  regarding  prevention,  management  and  control  of  the outbreak of Febrile Illness in Jalpaiguri district and State was advised to take prompt action

for preparedness for Acute respiratory illness (ARI) and seasonal influenza (H1N1).

State Government was advised to take prompt action on following points: -

1. Ensure  availability  of  necessary  drugs  and  logistics  at  all  Government  hospitals /health  facilities  up  to  Primary  Health  Centre  in  State  and  monitor  availability  of Oseltamivir in all private chemist/pharmacies so that drugs are readily available.
2. Adequate number of dedicated beds for seasonal influenza may be ensured in State Government Hospitals.
3. State  to  ensure  that  sufficient  number  of  ICU  beds  with  trained  staff  should  be available in designated health facilities for managing the cases of seasonal influenza.
4. Enhance awareness/IEC activities against seasonal influenza as per national guidelines.
5. State to follow the MoHFW guidelines for vaccination and management of seasonal influenza available at NCDC website (https://ncdc.gov.in/).
6. Ensure that vacant contractual positions under IDSP at state and the districts levels are filled at the earliest in order for smooth functioning of the programme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3304 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-17
Subject: Supply of Fertilizer to Sri Lanka
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Talari Rangaiah

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3304 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 17.12.2021

## Supply of Fertilizer to Sri Lanka

## 3304: SHRI TALARI RANGAIAH:

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

- (e) whether the Government has supplied a large quantum of fertilizers to Sri Lanka in the recent past; and
- (f) if the details thereof, fertilizer-wise? SO,

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS (DR\_ MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

(a) & (b): Department of Fertilizers (DoF) issued two NOCs dated 19.10.2021 & 22.10.2021 to Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) to export 44064/and 10,00,000/bottles of Nano of 500 ml each respectively to Sri Lanka in accordance with letter No.  12019/1/2017-FPP dated 10th August; 2021 and Directorate General of Foreign Trade(DGFT) notification No. 67/201520 dated January, 2019 issued by DoF and DGFT respectively. 07th
Lok Sabha Question No. 3303 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-17
Subject: Distribution of Fertilizers through Gram Panchayats
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Rajbahadur Singh, Pratap Chandra Sarangi, Krishna Pal Singh Yadav, Mahendra Singh Solanky

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3303 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 17.12.2021

Distribution of Fertilizers through Gram Panchayats

3303. SHRI RAJBAHADUR SINGH: SHRI PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI: DR. KRISHNA PAL SINGH YADAV: SHRI MAHENDRA SINGH SOLANKY:

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

- (a) whether the Government is considering any separate scheme other than Direct Benefit Transfer for financial help for small and poor farmers who are unable to buy fertilizers and urea; and
- (b) whether the Government is contemplating any scheme to distribute fertilizers through Gram Panchayats, if the details thereof? SO,

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS (DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

- (a) & (b): Sir No such proposal is under consideration as of now No,
Lok Sabha Question No. 3301 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-17
Subject: National Dental Commission
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Prabhubhai Nagarbhai Vasava

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3301

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 17 TH DECEMBER, 2021

## NATIONAL DENTAL COMMISSION

## 3301. SHRI PARBHUBHAI NAGARBHAI VASAVA:

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

(a) the present status of the regulatory frameworkfor dental education in the country; (b)  whether  any  proposal  regarding  constitution  ofNational  Dental  Commission  is pending with theGovernment at present; and

- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) Dental education in the country is regulated as per the provisions of the Dentists Act, 1948 and regulations made thereunder.

(b)  &  (c)  The  National  Dental  Commission  Bill,  2021  has  been  finalized  and approved by the Ministry of Law & Justice.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3298 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-17
Subject: Roads Maintained by BRO
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Khan Saumitra

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3298

TO BE ANSWERED ON 17 th  DECEMBER, 2021

## ROADS MAINTAINED BY BRO

3298. SHRI SAUMITRA KHAN:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  received  complaints  regarding  poor  condition  of  roads maintained  by  Border  Road  Organisation  (BRO)  from  various  States/UTs  including  West Bengal;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the corrective steps taken by the Government or Border Road Organisation in this regard?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI AJAY BHATT)

- (a)  No  complaints  have  been  received  by  Government  regarding  poor  condition  of  roads maintained  by  Border  Roads  Organisation  (BRO)  from  various  States/UTs  including  west Bengal.
- (b) & (c):  Nil in view of (a) above.

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