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Lok Sabha Question No. 3755 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-25
Subject: Carbon Emission by Marine Industry
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Sunita Duggal

## GOVERNMENT  OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING  AND WATERWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3755

ANSWERED ON 2510312022

## CARBON EMISSION  BY MARINE INDUSTRY

## 3755. SHRIMATI  SUNITA DUGGAL:

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- (a) whether the maritime logistics industry accounts for a massive carbon emission;
- (c) whether the Government is planning to introduce  a maritime  logistics  policy to help reduce the carbon emission to net zero in the country having about 7517 kms coastline;  and

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF PORTS, SHIPPING  AND WATERWAYS (SHRI SARBANANDA  SONOWAL)

(a to d) Green House Gas (GHG) emissions  from maritime  (excluding military operations)  contribute 1 per cent to the overall transport sector GHG emissions i-e. approx 2.744.34 Gg CO2e

There exist following  measures to reduce emissions by making it fuel-efficient, cleaner mode of transportation through  various  initiatives  and programmes:

- (i) Green port project: implementation  of sustainable practices  in terminal design, development  and operation; preparation  of environment management  and monitoring plan; regulation of the discharges and effluents in the harbor water and minimization through  Swachh  Bharat initiatives, large plantation  activities  around  port areas etc.
- (ii) Usage of renewable power for port activities: installation of the solar  power plant, rooftop solar, wind farm, floating solar  plant etc.
- (b) if so, the details  thereof;
- (d) if so, the details  thereof?
Lok Sabha Question No. 3751 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-25
Subject: Election of Judges to Legislatures
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: M. K. Raghavan

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

## L O K    S A B H A UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3751

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, 25 th  MARCH, 2022

## ELECTION OF JUDGES TO LEGISLATURES

3751. SHRI M. K. RAGHAVAN:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government maintains  any  data regarding the number of Judges and retired bureaucrats getting elected to legislatures of States and the Parliament  since  2013,  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  its  likely impact on the separation of powers  among  the  three wings of democracy; and
- (b)  whether  the  Government  plans  to  bring  in  any  law  to  restrict  the representation of persons holding high office of Government or judiciary into legislative domain, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a):    The  Government  does  not  maintain  any  data  regarding  background/ profession/previous employment etc. of the candidates  getting elected to State Legislatures and Parliament.
- (b): No Sir.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3747 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-25
Subject: Abstention from UN Resolution
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Kumbakudi Sudhakaran, Sougata Ray, Asaduddin Owaisi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3747 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.03.2022

## ABSTENTION FROM UN RESOLUTION

## 3747. SHRI KUMBAKUDI SUDHAKARAN: PROF. SOUGATA RAY: SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

Will the Minister of External Affairs be pleased to state:

- (a) whether India has continuously abstained from voting on Russia on three consecutive occasion in meetings held by United Nations (UN);
- (b) if so, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether after three abstention United States of America (USA) has called upon India to distance itself from Russia;
- (d) if   so,   whether   both   the   countries   Russia   and   USA   are   strategic partners for India in defence, economic relations and trade;
- (e) if so, whether the Government has assessed the impact of its stand in UN; and
- (f) if so, the future strategy chalked out by Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (f)  India's position on the Ukraine conflict has been steadfast and consistent. This was also outlined in detail in the statement of External Affairs Minister at the floor of the Parliament on 15 th  March 2022.

India expressed deep concern at the worsening situation and called for immediate cessation of violence and end to all hostilities.

In statements at the UN Security Council and the General Assembly, India   urged   for   an   urgent   ceasefire   and   ensuring   safe   passage   for stranded civilians.

Given the pressing humanitarian situation, India has already sent over 90 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to Ukraine and its neighbours during hour of crisis.

Prime Minister   has   conveyed   to   the   leadership   of   both   Russian Federation and Ukraine that there is no other choice except the path of diplomacy and dialogue. India has also reaffirmed in its statements that the global order is anchored on international law, principles of the UN Charter and respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty of States.

India's approach to the Ukraine conflict has also been discussed with other major international partners, including the USA. ***
Lok Sabha Question No. 3746 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-25
Subject: Emergency Fund for Citizens living Abroad
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Gopal Chinayya Shetty

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3746

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.03.2022

## EMERGENCY FUND FOR CITIZENS LIVING ABROAD

## † 3746. SHRI GOPAL CHINNAYA SHETTY:

## Will the Ministry of External Affairs be please to state:

- (a) whether the Indian citizens, who have migrated abroad for livelihood, have to face at times many hardships due to lack of money in case of emergency;
- (b) whether the Government has taken any steps to help Indian citizens in abroad in case of emergency and to set up a fund for this purpose; and
- (c) if, so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (c) In order to help Indian citizens abroad in case of emergency, Indian   Community   Welfare   Fund   (ICWF)   was   established   by   the Government in all Indian Missions and Posts abroad. Indian Missions and Posts are utilizing ICWF on a means tested basis to assist Overseas Indian nationals in distress situations (Boarding and Lodging, Air passage, Legal Assistance, Emergency Medical Care, Transportation of Mortal Remains). Community   Welfare   activities   and   improvement   in   Consular   Services including provisions for setting of legal panels in countries with sizable Indian diaspora, payment of fines/penalty for petty crimes for release of prisoners and assistance to distressed Indian women abroad are also covered in ICWF.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3744 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-25
Subject: Replacement of Hippocratic Oath with the Charak Shapath
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Anto  Antony, Mohammad Jawed, Adoor Prakash, Kumbakudi Sudhakaran, Karti P. Chidambaram

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3744 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 25 th MARCH, 2022

## REPLACEMENT OF HIPPOCRATIC OATH WITH THE CHARAK SHAPATH

## 3744   SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

ADV. ADOOR PRAKASH: SHRI KUMBAKUDI SUDHAKARAN: DR. MOHAMMAD JAWED: SHRI KARTI P. CHIDAMBARAM:

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

- (a) whether the Government intends to replace the Hippocratic Oath with the Charak Shapath and the National Medical Commission has proposed this replacement;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and rationale for the same;
- (c) whether the Government has met with representatives of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) to discuss their opposition to this proposal; and
- (d)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  including  the  date  of  such  meeting,  list  of  Government representatives present, agenda discussed and the outcome thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## (DR BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

- (a) to (d): As informed by the National Medical Commission (NMC), there is no proposal of replacement of Hippocratic Oath with Charak Shapath.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3742 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-25
Subject: Study on Drug Pricing Policy
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: S. Gnanathiraviam

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3742 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 th  March, 2022

## Study on Drug Pricing Policy

## 3742. SHRI GNANATHIRAVIAM S.:

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

- (a) whether any study has been conducted by the Government to ascertain the effectiveness of the New Drug Policy and the Drug Price Control Order in increasing the drug production and ensuring the availability of life saving drugs at reasonable prices besides restraining the drug manufacturing companies in making reckless profiteering;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the deficiency, if any, identified in the implementation of the New Drug Policy and the Price Control Order; and (c) the steps contemplated to be taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): The extant National Pharmaceutical Pricing Policy (NPPP), notified on 7 th  December, 2012, has been formulated with an objective to put in place a regulatory framework for pricing of drugs so as to ensure availability of essential medicines at reasonable prices while providing sufficient opportunity for innovation and competition to support the growth of pharma industry. In pursuance of NPPP, 2012, the Government has notified the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013 (DPCO-2013). As per the provisions of DPCO, 2013, the ceiling price of all scheduled formulations appearing in the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) are fixed and all manufacturers of these drugs are required to sell their product equal to or lower than the ceiling price.  As  regard  non-scheduled  drugs,  while  manufacturers  are  free  to  fix  their  Maximum Retail Price (MRP), but they cannot increase the same more than 10% of what was prevalent during the preceding twelve months. No study has been conducted regarding effectiveness of the Drug Pricing Policy and/ or the Drug Prices Control Order.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3737 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-25
Subject: Revival of Sick Fertilizer Plants
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Dulal Chandra Goswami, Chandeshwar Prasad, Arun Kumar Sagar

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 3737 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 25.03.2022

## Revival of sick Fertilizer Plants

3737 SHRI DULALAL CHAND GOSWAMI: SHRI CHANDESHWAR PRASAD: SHRI ARUN KUMAR SAGAR:

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

- (a) the details of sick public sector chemical and fertilizer plants in the country including in backward and rural areas as on date, State/UT-wise;
- whether the Government proposes to revive or disinvest these units;
- the time by when the said units are incurring losses, unit and State/UT wise;
- if so, the details thereof and the steps taken to revive or disinvest the same so far; and
- (e) the number of  employees of these units   likely to be affected and the revenue likely to be accrued from their disinvestment?

## ANSWER

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

## Department of Fertilizers

- (a): there are two sick   public sector   fertilizer   manufacturing companies, viz, Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT) and Madras under control of Department of Fertilizers, situated in Kerala and Tamilnadu respectively:
- (b): MFL has incurred losses from FY 2015-16 to 2019-20 FACT has reported from FY 2018-19 to 2020-21. profit
- (c): Both units are operational and there is no proposal for their disinvestment at present:
- (d) & (e): Question does not arise

## Chemicals & Petro-Chemicals

- (a) to (e): Hindustan Fluorocarbons Limited (HFL) , located in Telangana, is under closure. The closure proceeds are currently withheld due to non-receipt of NOC from the Telangana Government and a on removal of plant and machinery by Hon'ble High Court of Telangana on a writ petition filed by Mls Rockwell Industries Ltd. VRSNSS has been implemented in HFL and currently the administrativelmaintenance activities are carried out with the help of skeletal staff. stay

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3735 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-25
Subject: NCC Air Strip at Vandiperiyar
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Dean Kuriakose

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3735

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH  MARCH, 2022

## NCC AIR STRIP AT VANDIPERIYAR

## 3735. ADV. DEAN KURIAKOSE:

Will the Minister of Defence be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  completion  of  the  NCC  Air  Strip  at  Vandiperiyar  in  Idukki  Parliamentary Constituency has been delayed;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the response thereof;
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to complete the said project in a speedy manner;
- (d) whether the Government has received any objection from the concerned forest department against the project; 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)  to  (e):    The  completion  of  the  NCC  Air  Strip  at  Vandiperiyar  in  Idukki  Parliamentary Constituency got delayed due to the following reasons:
- (i)   Terrain constraints.
- (ii)  Objections raised by Forest Department in November, 2021 that the land of the project belongs to Forest Department.

However, because of concerted efforts made by NCC Directorate and State Government of Kerala, clearance was given by Forest Department on 15 th March, 2022; and the construction work has resumed.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3732 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-25
Subject: Exercise Vayu Sakti
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Komati Reddy Venkat Reddy, Manne Srinivas Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3732

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH  MARCH, 2022

## EXERCISE VAYU SAKTI

## 3732. SHRI KOMATI REDDY VENKAT REDDY: SHRI MANNE SRINIVAS REDDY:

Will the Minister of Defence be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Indian Air Force has postponed the Exercise Vayu Shakti 2022;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  also  postponed  Defence  Expo  this  year  and  if  so,  the  details thereof along with the reasons therefor; and
- (d)  the  details  of  such  defence  programmes  cancelled/postponed  since  2014  along  with  the reasons for the same?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI AJAY BHATT)

- (a) & (b):  Yes, Sir.  Exercise Vayu Shakti-22 has been re-scheduled for a later date due to the current developing situation.
- (c):    Yes, Sir.   Due to logistics problems being experienced by participants, the 12 th edition of Defence Expo 2022 proposed to be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat from March 10 th till March 14 th has been postponed.
- (d):  Defence Expo 2022 is the only Defence Exhibition which has been postponed since 2014.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3730 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-25
Subject: Appointment of Ex-trade Apprentices
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Mimi Chakraborty

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3730

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH  MARCH, 2022

## APPOINTMENT OF EX-TRADE APPRENTICES

## 3730. MS. MIMI CHAKRABORTY:

Will the Minister of Defence be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that over thousands of requests for direct appointment of trained ex-trade apprentices under Corps of EME (Defence) are pending on seniority method;
- (b) if so, the vacancies in the Directorate of Ordnance in the country for certified NAC/NCVT persons along with the provision of recruitment reservation rule therefor; and
- (c)  the  details  of  the  policy  and  time  frame  of  the  Government  to  consider  filling  up  all tradesmen (skilled) vacancies in the production area including Eastern Zone along with the steps taken to finalise the appointment by relaxing the age specification rules in this regard?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

- (a):  No request pending Sir.
- (b):    Details  of  Directorate  of  Ordnance  Group  'C'  Direct  Recruitment  vacancies  that  are projected for grant of NAC/NCVT as on 09.02.2022 are as under:
- (c):    Tradesman  (Skilled)  posts  are  filled  as  per  Recruitment  Rules.    No  Direct  Recruitment Vacancy exists in Tradesman (Skilled) grade in Army Ordnance Corps.

| Post                                      |   Number of Vacancies | Eligibility Criteria                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
|-------------------------------------------|-----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Tradesman Mate Level-1 (Rs. 18000- 56900) |                   976 | Essential- Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognized Board. Desirable- Certificate in any trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Government instructions on reservation issued from time to time are being adhered to. |

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(SHRI AJAY BHATT)
Lok Sabha Question No. 3726 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-25
Subject: Visa on Arrival
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Ramya  Haridas

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3726 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.03.2022

## VISA ON ARRIVAL

## 3726. MS. RAMYA HARIDAS:

Will the Minister of External Affairs be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken any steps to streamline the process of obtaining the passports and to reduce the time taken in the process and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has taken any measures to increase the number of countries which give visa-on-arrival or visa-free travel to Indian passport holders; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)      The Ministry has simplified the passport issuing process. It has been made an online procedure, including application of passport and getting appointments   for   submission   of   documents.   The   Passport   portal (www.passportindia.gov.in)   is   accessible   to   anyone,   anywhere   and anytime in India and abroad. Citizens can also apply, pay and schedule appointments for passport services on mPassportSeva Mobile App, and do not   require   access   to   a   computer   and   printer   to   apply   for   passport services.   Ministry's   mPassport   Police   App   is   being   used   by   Police authorities for antecedents' verification of the applicant in a paperless digital flow. Further, DigiLocker has been successfully integrated with the PSP system enabling citizens to submit various documents required for passport services through DigiLocker in a paperless mode. The Ministry has also taken a number of steps to simplify passport policy and rules making it easier for the citizens to apply and get a passport. The Ministry has expanded the outreach by opening of more Passport Kendras. At present, there are 557 Passport Kendras functional in the country which include 36 Passport Offices, 93 Passport Seva Kendras and 428 Post Office Passport Seva Kendras.

(b) & (c)     Government of India has been making efforts to increase the number of countries providing Visa-on-arrival and Visa-free travel to Indian passport holders so as to further easing of international travel for Indians. As on date, 16 countries provide Visa-free entry and 43 countries provide visa-on-arrival facility to Indian Passport holders.

While issuance of visa and visa related process is the sovereign and unilateral decision of the respective country, the matter regarding easier and liberalized visa policy for Indian nationals is taken up regularly in the bilateral meetings/forums with foreign countries.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3725 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-25
Subject: Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: V. Kalanidhi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3725 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 th  March, 2022

## RASHTRIYA AROGYA NIDHI

## 3725. DR. KALANIDHI VEERASWAMY

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

- (a)     the salient features of the Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) Scheme;
- (b)    the funds sanctioned, allocated and utilized under RAN during the each of the last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise including Tamil Nadu;
- (c)    the total number of patients enrolled under RAN in Tamil Nadu till date;
- (d)    the details of targets set and achievements made so far under the Scheme;
- (e)    whether the Government has taken note of the fact that cancer and transplant patients are facing difficulties in getting financial assistance under RAN in the country and if so, the  details thereof along with the reason therefor; and
- (f)    the necessary steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

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

(a) to (f): Under the Umbrella Scheme of Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi, one-time financial assistance up  to  Rs.  15  lakh  is  provided  to  patients  belonging  to  poor  families  living  below  threshold poverty lines and suffering from major identified life threatening diseases for medical treatment at Government hospitals.

The scheme has three components, namely:

- (i) Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) - to provide financial assistance to patients suffering from life threatening diseases other than Cancer,
- (ii) Health Minister's Cancer Patients Fund (HMCPF) - to provide financial assistance to patients suffering from Cancer; and
- (iii) Financial assistance Scheme for poor patients suffering from rare diseases - financial assistance to patients suffering from specified rare diseases is granted as per National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021.

Guidelines  regarding  implementation  of  Umbrella  Scheme  of  Rashtriya  Arogya  Nidhi  is available at https://main.mohfw.gov.in/Major-Programmes/poor-patientsfinancialassistance/rashtriya-arogya-nidhi.

Financial assistance for eligible patients is released to treating hospitals.  There is no State/UTwise allocation of funds under RAN scheme. Therefore, State-wise data is not maintained.

There  are  no  specified  target,  the  eligible  applicants  have  been  provided  financial  assistance under the Umbrella Scheme of Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN).

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