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Lok Sabha Question No. 719 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-07
Subject: AYUSH System in Punjab
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Shri Charanjit Singh Channi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 719 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.02.2025

'AYUSH System in Punjab'

## 719. Shri Charanjit Singh Channi:

Will the Minister of Ayush be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has recognized the low preference for the AYUSH system in Punjab despite high awareness among the public and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether any strategies are being implemented to promote the integration of AYUSH practices into mainstream healthcare;
- (c) if so, whether the Govemment plans to conduct further research or surveys to understand the reasons behind the low utilization of AYUSH services in Punjab;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the specific actions likely to be taken by the Government to address the identified barriers in this regard?

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## ANSWER (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

(a) The first exclusive All-India survey on Ayush was conducted by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) during July, 2022 to June, 2023 as part of the National Sample Survey 79 th Round. As per factsheet of the survey published by MoSPI, the state-wise figures  of  preference  and  awareness  among  public  for  the  Ayush  system  is  not  available, including Punjab. However, it was found that 94.8 percentage of persons are aware of Ayush and 46.3 percentage of persons have used Ayush during last 365 days in rural areas while 96 percentage of persons are aware of Ayush and 52.9 percentage of persons have used Ayush during last 365 days in urban areas.

(b) to (e) Ministry of Ayush is implementing Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely National Ayush Mission through State/UT, supporting their efforts to promote the integration of Ayush practices into the mainstream healthcare system. Government of India has adopted a strategy of  Co-location  of  Ayush  facilities  at  Primary  Health  Centres  (PHCs),  Community  Health Centres  (CHCs)  and  District  Hospitals  (DHs),  thus  enabling  the  choice  to  the  patients  for different systems of medicines under a single window. The engagement of Ayush doctors/ paramedics and their training is being supported by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare under National Health Mission (NHM), while the support for Ayush infrastructure, equipment/ furniture and medicines is being provided by the Ministry of Ayush under National Ayush Mission (NAM), as shared responsibilities. Presently, there is no plan to conduct research or surveys to understand the reasons behind the low utilization of Ayush.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 717 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-07
Subject: Initiatives for Video Consultations between Hospitals
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Brijmohan Agrawal

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 717 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07 TH FEBRUARY, 2025

## INITIATIVES FOR VIDEO CONSULTATIONS BETWEEN HOSPITALS

## 717. SHRI BRIJMOHAN AGRAWAL:

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

(a) whether the Government is aware that several cases from across the country are being referred to AIIMS Delhi, which hampers the transportation and accommodation of patients and also imposes a significant financial burdens and if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise;

- (b) whether the Government is also aware that upon arrival in New Delhi, patients face overwhelming rush due to the exercise daily patient load as the IPD and OPD handling capacity has already stretched its limit and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to initiate video consultations between hospitals, with the patient present, to facilitate better coordination and reduce the burden on AIIMS, New Delhi and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) if not, the timeline fixed for implementing such an initiative?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

(a) and (b): Patients are referred to AIIMS, New Delhi from various hospitals/health care institutions across the country. To effectively deal with the patient load and to increase OPD and IPD capacity, AIIMS New Delhi has commissioned new Specialty Blocks including Burns & Plastic Surgery Block, New RAK OPD Block, Mother and Child Block, National Centre for Ageing, Surgical Block, National Cancer Institute (NCI) at Jhajjar, vertical expansion of Service Block at Jai Prakash Narayan Apex Trauma Centre etc. Further, approval has been accorded for construction of New OPD Block at Masjid Moth Campus and 150 bedded Critical Care Block at AIIMS.

To assist patients and their attendants, AIIMS has Vishram Sadans at five locations within the premises of the Institute with provision of over 1500 beds and facilities for clean drinking water, mobile charging stations, cafeteria and restroom etc. For convenience of patients, AIIMS has taken various initiatives including Online Registration System (ORS), Smart Lab Facility, Jan Aushadhi Kendras, e-shuttle service, multilingual signages, ramps & wheel chairs, deployment of Patient Care Coordinators to assist patients in accessing hospital facilities etc.

(c) and (d): AIIMS, New Delhi has a system of doctor to doctor consultation through Telemedicine facility. The doctors from District Hospitals and other Medical Colleges connect with experts at AIIMS for consultation in acute medical cases.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 713 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-07
Subject: Cruise Tourism
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, Shri Basavaraj Bommai

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 713

ANSWERED ON 07.02.2025

## CRUISE TOURISM

713.     SHRI RAMVIR SINGH BIDHURI: SHRI BASAVARAJ BOMMAI:

## Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state:

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- a) the details of Cruise Bharat Mission alongwith the present status of its implementation indicating the capacity/potential of Cruise Tourism in the country;
- b) whether the  target  set  to  boost  Cruise  Tourism  is  likely  to  be  achieved  by  the Ministry in the next five years,
- c) if so, the details thereof, year-wise; and
- d) the progress achieved so far in the cruise tourism and the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to double the cruise tourism by the year 2029?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to   (d) The Cruise Bharat Mission (CBM), was launched by the Hon'ble Minister on 30 th September 2024. The number of cruise passengers was 4.71 lakhs, for the FY 202324,  and  as  per  key  performance  indicator  (KPI)  of  CBM,  this  number  is  targeted  to increase  to  10  lakhs  by  year  2029.  CBM  provides  for  a  framework  for  inter-ministerial approach for crafting interventions along policy, regulatory, and other aspects governing cruise  sector  and  enable  responsible  involvement  of  all  regulatory  agencies,  such  as Customs,  Immigration,  CISF,  State  Tourism  Departments,  State  Maritime  Agencies, District Administrations, and local police.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 708 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-07
Subject: Medicinal Herbs
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Shri Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor

## F.No.H-11016/3/2025-IMPCL GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA

## Admitted UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 708 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.02.2025

## Medicinal Herbs

Subject: - Lok Sabha admitted Unstarred Question No.708 to be answered on 7 th February 2025 regarding 'Medicinal Herbs'.

## 708         SHRI JASWANT SINH SUMANBHAI BHABHOR

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

- (a)   Whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  procure  medicinal herbs/medicines from tribal regions;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  the  steps  taken/proposed  to  be  taken by  the  Government to promote and popularise AYUSH systems of medicine?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYUSH (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

- (a)  & (b ) Indian  Medicines  Pharmaceutical Corporation Limited used to procure  medicinal      herbs  from  the  local  farmers  including  tribes  on  the approved/e-tender procurement rates.
- (c)  The Ministry of Ayush under the Central Sector Scheme for promotion of  Information  Education  and  Communication  (IEC)  in  Ayush  supports Govt. as well as non Govt. Organizations for organizing various awareness activities such as organizing conferences, seminars, road shows exhibitions etc. Ministry also use print and electronic media for the promotion of Ayush. Ayush  services  are  integrated  in  various  health  programmes  and  health services under different ministries. The Govt. also supports State Governments for improving their Ayush health services infrastructure and providing health services through Ayush systems. The Govt. has published standards  for  Ayush  health  infrastructure,  products  and  services.    The Ministry  of  Ayush  has  established  All  India  Institute  of  Ayurveda  (AIIA), National Institutes for each of Ayurveda, Unani, Sidha, Sowa-Rigpa, Yoga & Naturopathy and Homeopathy for education and training.  Under the IC Scheme of Ministry of Ayush, foreign students are supported to undertake education  in  Ayush  system  in  India.    The  Indian  Mission  abroad  are supported to organize various promotional activities in different countries.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 703 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-07
Subject: Adoption of Children by Disabled Parents
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri G M Harish Balayogi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UN-STARRED QUESTION NO. 703 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.02.2025

## ADOPTION OF CHILDREN BY DISABLED PARENTS

703.   SHRI. GM HARISH BALAYOGI:

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

- (a) the number of children adopted by disabled Prospective Adoptive Parents (PAPs) during the last five years, state-wise especially Andhra Pradesh
- (b) whether there have been any major differences between the number of children adopted and by disabled PAPs and non-disabled PAPs, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the government has undertaken/plans to undertake any plans/initiatives to formulate specific guidelines on adoption by disabled PAPs and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) Whether the  Government  has  undertaken/  plans  to  undertake  any  educational campaigns/ programmes to sensitize the social workers/ medical officers/ adoptive agencies regarding disabled PAPs; and
- (e) If so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI SAVITRI THAKUR)

- (a)  and  (b):  The  data  about  number  of  children  adopted  by  the  disabled  Prospective Adoptive  Parents  (PAPs)  is  not  maintained  centrally.  Neither  there  is  any  legal requirement nor any provision in the designated online portal namely Children Adoption Resource  Information  and  Guidance  System  (CARINGS)  to  classify  the  Prospective Adoptive Parents (PAPs) on the basis of disability.
- (c): No. However, Section 2(9) of JJ Act 2015 mandates to ensure best interest of the child. Further Regulation 5(1) of the Adoption Regulations 2022 stipulates that the PAPs shall be physically, mentally, emotionally and financially capable, they shall not have any life-threatening medical condition and they should not have been convicted in criminal act of any nature or accused in any case of child right violation.

(d) and (e): The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) undertakes awareness and outreach activities by key stakeholders, medical officers, and adoption agencies, about the  adoption  processes  in  collaboration  with  State  Governments.  To  this  end,  CARA regularly schedules training sessions, including weekly virtual refresher programs that are accessible nationwide focusing on the best interests of children.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 702 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-07
Subject: Allotment of Defence Land to State Government
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Shri Balram Naik Porika

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 702

TO BE ANSWERED ON 07 th  February, 2025

## ALLOTMENT OF DEFENCE LAND TO STATE GOVERNMENT

702. SHRI BALRAM NAIK PORIKA:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has received any proposal for allotment of defence land to the State Government for development;
- (b) if so, the details thereof especially related to the State Government of Telangana; and
- (c) the view of the Government on the said proposal along with the reasons therefor?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI SANJAY SETH)

(a) to (c): Yes, Sir. State Governments apply on the NOC portal of MoD from time to time seeking  working  permissions  on  defence  land  for  public  infrastructure  and  public  utility projects. State  Government of Telangana has  submitted 17 applications on the NOC portal since  01.04.2021.  Out  of  these,  12  applications have  already  been  disposed  of  by  granting working permission in 08 cases and denying in 04 cases.

The proposals for grant of working permissions on defence land are examined by the Ministry in consultation with stakeholders on case to case basis keeping in view the user requirements and security considerations of the Armed Forces.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 701 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-07
Subject: Anganwadi Centres under PM-JANMAN
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Prabhakar Reddy Vemireddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN & CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA Unstarred Question No. 701

To Be Answered on 07.02.2025

## Anganwadi Centres under PM-JANMAN

701. Shri Prabhakar Reddy Vemireddy:

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

- (a) whether the Government has targeted constructing 2500 Anganwadi Centres under Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN);
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the status of its implementation in Andhra Pradesh, year and district-wise;
- (c) whether there is time and cost overrun of any of the projects under the PM-JANMAN; and (d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN & CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI SAVITRI THAKUR)

(a)  to  (b)  The  PM  JANMAN  Mission  launched  by  Ministry  of  Tribal  Affairs,  is  aimed  at targeted  development of 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal  Groups  (PVTGs) residing in 18 States  and  a  UT.  This  Mission  focuses  on  11  critical  interventions  related  to  9  Ministries including Ministry of Women and Child Development. A total of 2500 Anganwadi Centres are to be sanctioned and constructed @ Rs 12 lakh per AWC in the three Financial Years i.e FY 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26.

The status of implementation of PM JANMAN scheme in the State of Andhra Pradesh is as below:

| State          | District      | No. of AWCs sanctioned for construction in 2023-24   | No. of AWCs sanctioned for construction in 2024-25   |   Total |
|----------------|---------------|------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| ANDHRA PRADESH | ASR           | 105                                                  | 95                                                   |     266 |
| ANDHRA PRADESH | Viziana-garam |                                                      | 1                                                    |     266 |
| ANDHRA PRADESH | Manyam        | 29                                                   |                                                      |     266 |
| ANDHRA PRADESH | Prakasham     | 1                                                    |                                                      |     266 |
| ANDHRA PRADESH | Srikakulam    | 35                                                   |                                                      |     266 |

(c) to (d) As informed by Ministry of Tribal Affairs, no delays or cost overrun has been brought to their notice in the implementation of projects under PM JANMAN.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 694 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-07
Subject: Harassment of Hindus in Bangladesh
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Anil Yeshwant Desai

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 694

## ANSWERED ON - 07/02/2025

## HARASSMENT OF HINDUS IN BANGLADESH

## 694. SHRI ANIL YESHWANT DESAI

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the details of  cases of  harassment caused to Hindus in Bangladesh reported during the last two months;

- (b) the number of Hindu people who have been injured/dead along with the number of attacks on Hindu temples in Bangladesh;
- (c) whether any steps are being taken by the Government to protect Hindus and   also   enhance   diplomatic,   military   or   trade   and   commerce   with Bangladesh;
- (d) if so, the details thereof alongwith the response of the Government of Bangladesh in this regard;

(e)   whether any sense of  security has now prevailed among Hindus in Bangladesh as a result of the efforts by the Government of India; and (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a) During the last two months (November 26, 2024 till January 25, 2025), 76 cases   of incidents   of   attacks   against   Hindus   have   been   reported   in Bangladesh.

(b) Since August reports have cited deaths of 23 Hindus and 152 incidents of attack on Hindu temples in Bangladesh.

(c to f) Government of India has taken note of the incidents of violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh and shared its concerns with the Government of  Bangladesh. India's expectations regarding the protection of Hindus and other minorities were reiterated during the visit of the Foreign Secretary to Bangladesh on December 09, 2024. On December 10, 2024, Government of Bangladesh announced in a press briefing that 70 people had been arrested in 88 cases related to attacks against minorities in Bangladesh; police investigations subsequently verified 1254 incidents. The primary responsibility for the protection of  life and liberty of  all citizens of  Bangladesh, including minorities, rests with the Government   of   Bangladesh.   The   High   Commission   of   India   in   Dhaka continues to monitor the situation related to minorities closely.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 692 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-07
Subject: Study on Public Healthcare Facilities
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri S Venkatesan

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRY OFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 692 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.02.2025

## STUDYON PUBLIC HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

## 692. SHRI S VENKATESAN:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is true that Union Government in coordination with States has undertaken a study in 2024 on the functioning of 2 lakh public healthcare facilities under the National Health Mission (NHM), if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether it is also true that nearly 80 percent of the public healthcare facilities under the NHM have failed to meet the minimum essential standards for infrastructure, manpower and equipment; and
- (c) if so, the remedial measures taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

(a) to (c): Under the National Health Mission, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare provides technical and financial support to the States/UTs to strengthen the public healthcare system including recruitment of health care professionals in rural areas and to bridge the infrastructure gaps in rural healthcare facilities based on the proposals received in the form of Programme Implementation Plans (PIPs) under National Health Mission. Government of India provides financial approval for the proposal in the form of Record of Proceedings (RoPs) as per norms & available resources.

The Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) are essential benchmarks that ensure the delivery of minimum essential services through public healthcare facilities, including District Hospitals, Sub-District Hospitals, Community Health Centers, Primary Health Centers, and Sub Health Centre. Developed in 2007 and revised in 2012 and 2022, these standards align with recent public health initiatives and are fundamental to our healthcare system. The IPHS guidelines help states plan and meet crucial standards, leading to better health outcomes and increased public trust in the healthcare system.

The Ministry has developed an open-source toolkit and a web-based dashboard (www.iphs.mohfw.gov.in) launched under IPHS on 28th June 2024 to facilitate self- assessment by all levels of facilities including Ayushman Arogya Mandirs. The IPHS Dashboard is designed to monitor public health facilities' compliance with the IPHS 2022 standards and offers real-time updates, enabling oversight and data-driven decision-making to identify gaps and facilitate timely interventions.

As on 22nd January, 2025 - 93% of healthcare facilities have been assessed for IPHS. Among total assessed facilities, 55% facilities have scored more than 50%.

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