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Lok Sabha Question No. 1903 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: ESA Notification on Western Ghats
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Dean Kuriakose

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1903

TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.02.2021

## ESA Notification on Western Ghats

## 1903. ADV. DEAN KURIAKOSE:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  decision  about  the  final  Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) notification on Western Ghats;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor and the time by which the final notification is expected;
- (d) whether any of the concerned States have rejected the Kasturirangan panel report on Western Ghats; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the response of the Government there to?

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

- (a) to (c) The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has been consistently making all  efforts  to  bring  the  States  on  board  for  finalization  of  the  Western Ghats  Eco  sensitive  Area  notification  and  for  this  purpose  consultations  have been held at various level. The suggestions and request of the State Governments are under consideration for finalization of the final notification soon.
- (d) & (e) The  states  falling  in  the  Western  Ghats  region  have  made  representations  in respect of the certain activities and area proposed in the draft Western Ghats Eco sensitive Area notification published pursuant to the Kasturirangan panel report. The  Government  of  Karnataka,  vide  its  letter  dated  30.07.2020,  has  requested that their views may be elicited before publication of the final notification. The concerns  of  the  States  have  been  deliberated  and  are  being  considered  in  the Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1902 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Vaccination Missed during Lockdown Period
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Ajay (Teni) Misra

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1902 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 TH FEBRUARY, 2021

## VACCINATION MISSED D URING LOCKDOWN PERIO D

## 1902.SHRI AJAY KUMAR MISRA TENI:

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

(a) whether maximum delay of 20 days is the permissible time limit that is prevalent for the vaccination of the small children, if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether Government has noted that due to the delay in vaccination of pregnant women and children  caused  by  lockdown,  earlier  vaccination/ treatment  would  be  rendered  ineffective leading to their revaccination;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether Governmen t proposes to conduct a study to find a possibility of alternative solutio in this regard, if so, the details thereof; and

(e) whether Government proposes to launch any campaign for such cases of missed vaccination, if so, the details and the outcome ther eof?

## ANSWER

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

(a):   There is no time limit specified for maximum delaywith regard to vaccination of small children. However, there is a requirement of a minimum gap of 4 weeks between two subsequ doses of a vaccine.

(b) & (c):In case the vaccination  of pregnant women or children gets delayed on account of any reason, ea rlier vaccination does not become ineffective. No revaccination is required in such a case.

(d)& (e):  There is no such study proposed by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

Government is conducting immunization intensification drives like Mission Indra dhanush (MI) & Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) from time to time, and the recent IMI 3. improve immunization coverage and reach the missed out children. Under such drives focu given on pockets of low immunization coverage and hard to reach areas where the proportion of unvaccinated  and  partially  vaccinated  children  is  reported  to  be  higher.  Besides  this, reviews are conducted with the states/UTs to improve the immunization coverage.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1899 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Anganwadi Workers
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Vinayak Bhaurao Raut, Rekha Arun Verma, Veena Devi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1899

TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.02.2021

## ANGANWADI WORKERS

1899.  SHRI VINAYAK RAUT: SHRIMATI REKHA VERMA: SHRIMATI VEENA DEVI:

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

- (a) the percentage of rural villages covered by services of Anganwadi Workers across the country, State/UT-wise including Maharashtra and Bihar;
- (b) whether the Government has formulated any plan for large scale appointments of Anganwadi  Workers  towards  providing  better  services  to  rural  women  and children;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (d)  Anganwadi  Services  under  Umbrella  Integrated  Child  Development Services Scheme is a universal, self-selecting scheme covering all habitats across the country  including  rural  villages.  The  Scheme  is  open  to  all  eligible  beneficiaries  i.e. children in the age group of 6 months - 6 years, pregnant women and lactating mothers. Government has engaged with States/UTs on sustained basis to enhance appointments including  in  recently  concluded  review  meetings.  Besides,  it  depends  on  States  to propose new centres to service the needs of rural villages. Currently more than 8 lakh AWCs out of 13.86 lakh AWCs are operating in rural areas.

The Central government issues guidelines and releases funds in the prescribed cost  sharing  ratio  for  implementation  of  Scheme  whereas the administration  at  ground level for implementation of the scheme, including appointment of AWWs/AWHs, is dealt with by the State/UT governments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1898 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Construction of Medical College in Mohanlalganj (UP)
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Kaushal Kishore

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1898 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 TH FEBRUARY, 2021

## CONSTRUCTION OF MEDI CAL COLLEGE IN MOHANLALGANJ (UP)

## 1898.SHRI KAUSHAL KI SHORE:

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

- (a) whether the process for selection of agency for construction of medical college approved under centrally sponsored scheme in Mohanlalganj Parliamentary Constituency of Uttar Pradesh is under consideration of the Government;
- (b) if so, the time by which action is likely to be ta n by th  Government in this regard;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to issue any directions for setting up of the said medical college; and
- (d) if so, the time by which it is likely to be completed?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare administers a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for 'Establishment of new medical colleges attached with existing district/referral hospitals' for establishment of medical college by upgrading the district hospitals in districts whic have either  a  government  or  a  private  medical  college.Under  three  Phases  of  the  Sche establishment of 27 new medical colleges have been approved in Uttar Pradesh, as propose the State. However, no proposal is received from the State Government of Uttar P radesh  for establishment  of  new  medical  college  in Mohanlalganj  Parliamentary  Constituency under  the said Scheme.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1889 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Funds to voluntary Organization under National Family Welfare Programme
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Vivek Narayan Shejwalkar

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1889 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 TH February, 2021

## FUNDS TO VOLUNTARY O RGANIZATION UNDER NA TIONAL FAMILY WELFARE PROGRAMME

## 1889. SHRI VIVEK NARAYAN SHEJWALKAR:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  not  allocated  funds to  urban  family  welfare  centres  run  by voluntary organization under National Family Welfare Progra mme during the last one year;
- (b) the reasons for delay in payment of salaries since April, 2019 to employees working at these centres; and
- (c) the time by which their salaries are likely to be paid?

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

(a): As per the existing guidelines, the funds are released only to the States/UTs for salary  payment  of  the  regular  staffs  engaged  in  implementation  of Na ional Family  Welfare Programme  under  seven  schemes,  viz.  (i)  Direction  &  Administration,  (ii)  Sub - Centres, (iii) Urban  Family  Welfare  Centre,  (iv)  Urban  Revamping  Scheme,  (v)  Basic  Training  for ANM/LHVs, (vi) Maintenance and strengthening of Health & F W Training Centres and (vii) Basic Training for Multi -Purpose Workers (Male).

The  Ministry  has  not  allocated  any  fund  to  Urban  Family  Welfare  Centres  run  b voluntary organization in the States/UTs under National Family Welfare Programme of Natio Healt h Mission (NHM) during the last one year.

Public Health being a State subject, the day to day functioning including release o to the organizations lies in the domain of States/UTs.

(b) & (c):

Does not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1888 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Effect of Herbal Medicine
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Rajmohan Unnithan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH)

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 1888 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 TH February, 2021

## EFFECT OF HERBAL MED ICINE

## 1888. SHRI RAJMOHAN UNNITHAN:

Will  the  Minister  of AYURVEDA,  YOGA  AND NATUROPATHY,  UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has commissioned any stud  to evaluate the effectiveness and adverse effects of herbal medicines; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS AND ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SI DDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY

## (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

- ( a) : Herbal Medicines as such is not defined under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 a Rules 1945. Exclusive regulatory guidelines, quality control provisions and G Manufacturing Practices for Ayurvedic, Siddh a, Unani and Homoeopathic drugs manufacturing  units  are  prescribed  in  the  Drugs  &  Cosmetics  Act,  1940  and  Drugs Cosmetics Rules, 1945. The Central Council of Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) under Ministry of AYUSH is conducting trials for validation of Classi cal Ayurvedic formulations to generate tangible evidences on their clinical safety and efficacy.
- (b) :Ministry of AYUSH has implemented the Central Sector Scheme of Pharmacovigilance Program of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani & Homoeopathy drug since December 2017. Through this  scheme  a  three  tier  network  consisting  of  National  Pharmacovigilance  Co - ordination Centre  (NPvCC),  five  Intermediary  Pharmacovigilance  Centres  (lPvCs)  and  seventy  fou Peripheral Pharmacovigilance Centres (PPvCs) has been established for safety monitoring of Ayush drugs, reporting of adverse drug events and surveillance & reporting of mislea advertisements.   Functionality of the pharmacovigilance centres is reviewed periodica a result of effect iv  implementation of the scheme, pharmacovigilance centres have reported 608 suspected adverse drug reactions (ADRs) from January 2019 to December, 2020. Syste wise reported ADR's is as under: -

| S.No.   | System      |   Number of suspected ADR's (From January 2019 to December 2020) |
|---------|-------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 01      | Ayurveda    |                                                              236 |
| 02.     | Siddha      |                                                              120 |
| 03.     | Homoeopathy |                                                               76 |
| 04      | Unani       |                                                              176 |
|         | Total       |                                                              608 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 1886 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: New PHCs in Assam
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Abdul Khaleque

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1886 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 TH February, 2021

## NEW PHCs IN ASSAM

## 1886. SHRI ABDUL KHALEQUE:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  establish new  PHC  in  Assam,  particularly  at Gobindapur, Lachanga and Temura in Barpeta Districts and Balarchar in Bongaigaon;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the re asonstherefor; and
- (c) whether the Government is considering to upgrade the existing State dispensaries at Bohori and Kachumara in Barpeta District to PHC, if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a)& (b) : Public Health and hospitals being a State subject, the primary responsibili providing  health  care  and  hospital  services  to  its  citizens  is  that  of  the  State  Gov However, under National Health Mission (NHM), financial and technical support is provided to the  State  Governments/UTs  to  strengthen  their  health  care  system  including  establishme new  PHCs,  based  on  the  requirements  posed  by  the  States/UTs  in  their  Programme Implementation Plans ( PIPs).

No  proposal  for  establishment  of  new  Primary  Health  Centres  (PHCs)    in  Assam, particularly at Gobindapur and Lachanga in Barpeta Districts and Balarchar in Bongaigao received from the Government of Assam.   However PHC at Temura in Barpeta Dist ic  was already approved under NHM in FY 2012 - 13 which, as reported by the  Government of Assam, could not be  taken up due to non - availability of land for the facility.

- (c): No proposal is received from the Government of Assam  for upgradation of existi ng State dispensaries to PHC sat Bohori and Kachumara in Barpeta District .
Lok Sabha Question No. 1884 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: AYU Samvad
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Nayab Singh, Subrata Pathak, (Dr.) Ram Shankar Katheria, Ravindra Kushawaha, Ravi Kishan Shukla

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 1884 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 TH

February, 2021

## AYU SAMVAD

## 1884. SHRI NAYAB SINGH:

SHRI SUBRAT PATHAK:

DR. RAM SHANKAR KATHERIA:

SHRI RAVINDRA KUSHWAHA:

SHRI RAVI KISHAN:

Will  the  Minister  of AYURVEDA,  YOGA  AND NATUROPATHY,  UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to organize a lecture 'AYU SAMVAD' by Ayurveda doctors to raise awareness on Ayurveda and COVID - 19 pandemic, if so, the details thereof along with objectives/features of the said programme;
- (b)  the  details  of  the  places  identified  in  Kannauj, Etawah,  Deoria,  Ballia  and  Gorakhpur districts  in  Uttar Pradesh  and  Kurukshetra  district  in  Haryana  for organising  'AYU SAMVAD' programme; and
- (c)  the  details  of  the  agencies/Government departments  which  have  been  given  the responsibility of organising 'AYU SAMVAD' programme?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS AND ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

- (a): Yes.  The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), an autonomous organization und the aegis of Ministry of AYUSH is organizing 'AYU SAMVAD' 'Public Awareness Campaign Program on AYURVEDA and COVID 19 PANDEMIC' with the objective to create awareness to mak e common people aware of the theme 'AYU SAMVAD'.  This campaign will specifically focus  on  the  Role  of  Preventive,  Promotive,  Curative  and  Rehabilitation  in  Management COVID 19 through Ayurveda perspective.
- (b) & (c): All India Institute of Ayurved a, N w Delhi, organized online training of trainers Programme  from  18 - 21  Jan,  2021  for  all  state  Directors,  Principals  of  Ayurveda  Colleg Medical  Officers,  PG  &  Ph.D  scholars  and  other  stake  holders. The  trained  personnel's  will further organize lectur es for Government Offices, Non - Government sector employees, schools, colleges, panchayati raj institutions, gram sabhas, industries, various housing societie Mahila udyogs, Asha workers and health staff etc. across  the nation.  No specific plac have been identified.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1879 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Restarting of Film Shooting
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: S.R. Parthiban

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1879

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.02.2021

## RESTARTING OF FILM SHOOTING

1879:   SHRI PARTHIBAN S.R.:

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

(a) whether the Government has taken any firm decision on the restarting of the film shooting and film production and TV serials activities in the country which adds  substantially  to  the  economy  and  is  subsistence  for  millions  of  cine workers in the country;

- (b) if so, the details thereof and the measures taken by the Government to protect the Livelihood of Cine workers in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi film industries;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  any  plans  to  compensate  the  people  who  lost their livelihood due to the imposition of lockdown and COVID-19 crisis and if so, the  details  thereof  and  the  Government's  further  stand  and  decision  in  this regard; and

(d)  the  effective  measures  being  taken  by  the  Government  to  ensure  a  safe environment  for  the  large  number  of  cine  workers  and  daily  wage  workers engaged in Film and television industry?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to  (d)  Yes, Sir. Ministry of Information &  Broadcasting  circulated  Guiding Principles  and  Standard  Operating  Procedures  (SOPs)  on  preventive measures for Media production in consultation with Ministry of Health  & Family Welfare to restart shooting of Films and TV serials on 21.08.2020.

The Ministry  has formulated  the  general  SOPs  taking  into  consideration international practices notified in the sector including physical distancing, designated entry and exit for shoot locations, sanitization, safety of staff, contact minimization and following of travel related guidelines issued by Ministry of Home Affairs including quarantine/isolation. As per international practices, face mask was made mandatory for cast and crew except for actors in front of the camera.

As per detailed guidelines issued by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting  on  01.02.2021,  opening  of  cinemas/theatres/multiplexes upto  100%  of  seating  capacity  with  continued  safeguards  of  COVID-19 related protocols has been allowed.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1876 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Unethical Practice by the Pharma Companies
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: K. Shanmuga Sundaram

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1876 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 TH February, 2021

## UNETHICAL PRACTICE B Y THE PHARMA COMPANI ES

## 1876. SHRI SHANMUGA SUNDARAM K.:

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

- (a) whether the Government had banned doling out freebies, cruise tickets, paid vacations and sponsorships for educational conferences and seminars to doctors by pharmaceutical companies from January 1, 2014 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government is aware that Mumbai branch of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has disallowed an allowance of Rs. 76.55 lakhs paid by a leading pharma company, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to prevent such kind of unethical practices followed by the pharma companies hitherto; and
- (d) whether the Government is having any proposal t  bring out specific comprehensive law in this regard, if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a): The Department of Pharmaceuticals has informed that the Government had prepared and announced in year 2014 a Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP) for stopping  unethical  practices  employed  by  Pharma  Companies  for  promoting  sales  of  th eir medical  products,  on  12th  December,  2014.  It  was  sent  to  all  the  pharma  association voluntary implementation with effect from 01.01.2015. Further, as per clause 6.8.1 of the Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regul ations, 2002, a registered medical practitioner is not allowed to receive gifts, travel facilities, hospit cash/monetary grants.
- (b): No.
- (c): The Department of Pharmaceuticals has informed that the Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Prac tices (UCPMP) is voluntary in nature and under UCPMP, there is no  provision  for  Department  of  Pharmaceuticals  to  directly  deal  with  complaints  rec regarding unethical practices. As per UCPMP, any complaint received against a pharmaceut company isdealt by an Ethical Committee for Pharma Marketing Practices (ECPMP) constituted in the pharmaceutical associations.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1875 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Protection of Textile Industry
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Ravneet Singh

## PROTECTION OF TEXTILE INDUSTRY

## 1875.   SHRI RAVNEET SINGH BITTU:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that a Group of Ministers (GoM) constituted to boost India's exports has raised concerns about some foreign funded NGOs/groups lobbying against Indian products in the Indian textile and clothing sectors;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  is  formulating  any  measures  to  check  this  malicious  campaign  by foreignfunded organizations in order to protect the domestic textile industry;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) the other steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## उत्तर ANSWER

## वस्त्र मंत्री ( श्रीमती स्मृतत ज़ूबिन इरानी )

MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a) to (e): Certain  Indian  textile  products  are  listed  in  the  US  Trafficking  Victims  Protection Re-authorization Act (TVPRA) child  labour/ forced-labour List 2020. Steps have been taken through Embassy of India, USA for delisting of such products from the List.

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