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Lok Sabha Question No. 5645 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-04-04
Subject: Global Yoga Institute
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Smt. Bijuli Kalita Medhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-5645 FOR 04.04.2025

## GLOBAL YOGA INSTITUTE

## 5645. Smt. Bijuli Kalita Medhi:

Will the Minister of Ayush be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is likely to be any special provisions or additional support for grassrootslevel Yoga practitioners who may not have digital access to apply online;
- b) if so, the details thereof;
- c) the steps being taken by the Government to encourage more participation from rural and marginalized communities in the nomination process for yoga practitioner;
- d) whether  there are any collaborations with global Yoga  institutions to  encourage nominations from foreign practitioners and organizations; and
- e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) The Hon'ble Prime Minister, on the second International Day of Yoga announced two  prestigious  Yoga  awards  -  one  International  and  other  National  -  to  be  given  on  the occasion  of  International  Day  of  Yoga.  The  purpose  of  the  Award  is  to  recognize  and felicitate  individual(s)/  organization(s)  who  have  made  significant  impact  on  society  for  a sustained period of time by way of promotion and development of Yoga. Applications for the Prime  Minister's  Yoga  Awards  2025  are  to  be  submitted  via  the  MyGov  platform.  The submission  window  is  now  open  and  will  be  available  till  15 th April  2025.  To  encourage greater participation from rural and marginalized communities and to facilitate grassroot level Yoga practitioners who may not have digital access to apply online, Ministry of Ayush has issued necessary instructions to Ministries/ Departments of Government of India, States/UTs, Yoga Organisations  to  facilitate  the  nomination  for  grassroot  level  Yoga  practitioners  and marginalized  communities  and  to  propagate  this  through  their  websites  and  social  media handles.  Advertisements  regarding  the  Prime  Minister's  Yoga  Award  2025  have  been published in newspapers in local languages, and the Ministry has also prepared a short video on Prime Minister's Yoga Award 2025, for wider publicity.

(d)  &  (e) To  encourage  nominations  from  international  practitioners  and  organizations, Indian and foreign embassies, through the Ministry of External Affairs  (MEA), along with Yoga Certification Board (YCB)-accredited foreign institutions, have been requested to issue necessary directions to all the Indian Missions abroad for the promotion and propagation of the  Prime  Minister's  Yoga  Award  2025.  Social  media  managers  of  Indian  Mission/  Indian Council  for  Cultural  Relations  (ICCR)/  other  MEA  offices  have  also  been  requested  to publicize the same through their handles.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5643 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-04-04
Subject: Working Condition of Indian Workers in Israel
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Dr. T Sumathy Alias Thamizhachi Thangapandian

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5643

## ANSWERED ON- 04/04/2025

WORKING CONDITION OF INDIAN WORKERS IN ISRAEL

## 5643. DR. T SUMATHY ALIAS THAMIZHACHI THANGAPANDIAN

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state :-

(a) the details of Indian workers who have been sent to Israel to work since October 2023 as part of arrangements between Indian Government and Israeli Government and Companies;

- (b)   the   details   of   the   names   of   Israeli   Companies   where   Indian workers have been placed along with the kind and nature of jobs, location of placements etc. in Israel;
- (c) whether all the workers were insured before being sent to work in Israel, if  so, the details of  insurance coverage and if  not, the reasons therefor;

(d) whether the Ministry is in touch with the workers regarding the working conditions, their health and other human rights issues; and

(e) if so, the manner in which the Ministry is ensuring the safety and wellbeing of workers as they have been placed in a conflict zone along with the concrete steps taken/proposed to be taken in this regard?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a to e) Under the bilateral Framework Agreement signed with Israel in November 2023, 6694 Indian workers have arrived in Israel for work as on 10 March 2025. They have been recruited by Israeli authorities, who then assign selected applicants with 195 Israeli companies to work in Israel. Of these 6694 Indian workers, 2348 are deployed   in   building   framework,   1955   in   iron   bending,   1600   in plastering and 791 in ceramic tiling.

As per the Framework Agreement and Implementation Protocols signed with Israel, Indian workers shall enjoy equal treatment with respect to labour rights as Israeli citizens and shall be provided with proper   lodging,   medical   insurance,   and   relevant   social   security

coverage.

Embassy of India in Israel is in contact with Indian workers and organizes frequent consular visits to ensure safety and well-being. Embassy has established a 24-hour helpline for the assistance of Indians   in   Israel.   Some   workers   had   reached   out   with   their grievances for not being placed in the jobs they were assured. These grievances were taken up with relevant authorities in Israel who have resolved the matter. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 5641 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-04-04
Subject: India-Pakistan Border Disputes
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Rahul Kaswan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5641 ANSWERED ON- 04/04/2025 INDIA-PAKISTAN BORDER DISPUTES

†5641.  SHRI RAHUL KASWAN Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:(a) whether the Government has formulated any plan to resolve the disputes which keep arising again and again between India and Pakistan related to border dispute, terrorism and other issues; (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; (c)   the   manner   in   which   the   Government   proposes   to   resolve   the disputes with neighbouring countries indicating the time frame therefor and the likely solution; (d) whether there are any legal hurdle to resolve the said disputes, if so, the details thereof; (e)   whether   the   Government   is   contemplating   to   find   permanent solutions to disputes with neighbouring countries in order to put an end to conflicts; and (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a) to (f) India desires normal neighbourly relations with Pakistan in an environment free of  terror, hostility and violence. However, Pakistan continues to follow the policy of cross-border terrorism against India. In August 2019, Pakistan took a number of steps to downgrade bilateral relations with India. The onus is on Pakistan to create a conducive environment for any meaningful engagement.

With regard to other neighbours of India, all matters of mutual interest are discussed through established mechanisms.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5632 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-04-04
Subject: Sharing of Funds between Union and State Governments under NHM
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Dr. Rajeev Bharadwaj

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5632 TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 th April, 2025

## SHARING OFFUNDS BETWEEN UNION AND STATE GOVERNMENTS UNDER NHM

## †5632. DR. RAJEEV BHARADWAJ:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) the ratio of fund shared between the Union Government and the State Governments under National Health Mission (NHM);
- (b) whether the said ratio is different in the North-Eastern States and Himalayan States like Himachal Pradesh; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (c): Under National Health Mission (NHM), technical and financial support is provided to the States/UTs for strengthening the healthcare systems, based on the proposals received from the States/UTs in their Annual Programme Implementation Plan (PIP) and subject to the Resource Envelope (RE).

Based on the proposals received from the States in their Programme Implementation Plan (PIP), approvals are provided keeping in view of the resource envelope of the States/UTs as well as existing norms.

Release of funds under NHM and PM ABHIM is subject to the compliance of the guidelines by States/UTs, prescribed in this regard by Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.

Further, As per Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance D.O. No. 32/PSO/FS/2015 dated 28th October, 2015 the funding will be shared 60:40 between the Centre and the State (90:10 for the 8 North Eastern and 3 Himalayan States) and 100:0 for UTs without legislature.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5631 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-04-04
Subject: QUAD Foreign Ministers' Meeting
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri P C Mohan, Shri Trivendra Singh Rawat, Shri P P Chaudhary, Shri Dharambir Singh, Shri Jagdambika Pal, Shri Tejasvi Surya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-5631 ANSWERED ON- 04/04/2025 QUAD FOREIGN MINISTERS' MEETING

5631. SHRI P P CHAUDHARY

SHRI TEJASVI SURYA

SHRI P C MOHAN

SHRI TRIVENDRA SINGH RAWAT

SHRI JAGDAMBIKA PAL

SHRI DHARAMBIR SINGH

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-

(a)   the   specific   agreements   and   understandings   reached   during   the Minister's   first   bilateral   meeting   with   the   new   US   Administration, particularly   regarding   strategic   partnership   and   defense   cooperation thereof;

(b) whether any roadmap has been established for strengthening India-US cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, if   so,   the   key   focus   areas   and mechanisms for implementation thereof; (c) whether any framework has been developed for collaboration in critical and emerging technologies, including semiconductors, artificial (d)   the   key   outcomes   of   the   QUAD   Foreign   Ministers'   meeting   held   in January 2025, along with India's specific contributions and commitments intelligence, and quantum computing, if so, the details thereof; and therein?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d) The External Affairs Minister represented the Prime Minister as his Special Envoy at the inauguration of the U.S. President on 20 January 2025.   During   bilateral   interactions,   both   sides   affirmed   a   shared commitment to strengthen the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership between   India   and   the   United   States.   A   wide   range   of   topics   were discussed,   including   regional   and   global   issues   and   opportunities   for

further   deepening   the   India-U.S.   partnership   in   critical   and   emerging technologies, defense cooperation, energy, education and legal mobility. No specific bilateral agreement was concluded during the visit.

The Quad Foreign Ministers met in Washington D.C. on 21 January 2025 and reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening a Free and Open Indo-Pacific where the rule of  law, democratic values, sovereignty, and territorial   integrity   are   upheld   and   defended.   They   underlined   their conviction that international law, economic opportunity, peace, stability, and security in all domains including the  maritime domain, underpin the development   and   prosperity   of   the   peoples   of   the   Indo-Pacific.   The Ministers also expressed their strong opposition to any unilateral actions that seek to change the status quo by force or coercion. They agreed to strengthen regional maritime, economic, and technology security as well as promoting reliable and resilient supply chains and advance the work of the Quad in preparation for the next Quad Leaders' Summit to be hosted by India in 2025.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5629 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-04-04
Subject: Scheme for AYUSH Physicians
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Ms Iqra Choudhary

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5629 ANSWERED ON 04.04.2025 Scheme for AYUSH Physicians

5629. Ms Iqra Choudhary: Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state: (a) the key features of the Dynamic Assured Career Progression (DACP) and application of the scheme for AYUSH physicians; (b) whether the grant of retrospective promotion to AYUSH Physicians in NFSG scale in the light of Ministry of AYUSH OM Νo. Z.28015/04/2008- E.1 (AYUSH) dated 25.04.2011, 15.09.2021 and 08.02.2023 under the DACP scheme has been implemented or not; (c) if so, the details thereof along with the names of the beneficiaries of the scheme; and (d) if not, the reasons for non-implementation and the timeline for the implementation of the

- scheme?

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

## ANSWER (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

(a) Dynamic Assured Career Progression (DACP) scheme assures time bound promotion to the ASU&H Medical Officers/ Research Officers appointed by the Ministry of Ayush. The time bound promotion is on selection basis without linkage to the vacancy.

- (b)   No.
- (c) Doesn't arise.
- (d) The matter involves financial implications dating back to the year 2011. Accordingly, opinions have been sought from relevant Nodal Ministries.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5628 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-04-04
Subject: Basic Health Services
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Sanatan Pandey

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. † 5628 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.04.2025

## BASIC HEALTH SERVICES

## † 5628. SHRI SANATAN PANDEY:

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

- (a) whether the Government has announced any special package for revamping basic health services in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of the health facilities likely to be made available under this package;
- (d) whether it is likely to improve the quality of health services in rural areas of the country; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (e): 'Public Health & Hospitals' is a State subject, hence, the primary responsibility of providing basic health services to all the citizens of the country lies with respective State/UT Government. However, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare provides technical and financial support to the States/UTs for revamping basic health services with an aim to provide Comprehensive Primary Health Care (CPHC) that includes effective, affordable, quality and accessible healthcare at the community level with continuum of care approach under National Health Mission (NHM).

In February 2018, the Government of India announced establishment of 1,50,000 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs), erstwhile Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs), across the country by December 2022 by transforming existing Sub-Health Centres (SHC) and Primary Health Centres (PHC) in rural and urban areas to deliver the expanded range of comprehensive primary healthcare services with complete 12 package of basic healthcare services. These primarily health services include Reproductive and Child Health (RMNCHA+N) services, Communicable Diseases, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) (screening and management for NCDs such as Hypertension, Diabetes and 3 common cancers of Oral, Breast and Cervix) and incrementally adding other services for mental health, ENT, Ophthalmology, oral health, geriatric and palliative health care and trauma care etc. AAMs also conduct various wellness related activities like Yoga, Zumba, Shirodhara, Meditation etc. which enable improved physical and mental health. As on 28 th February, 2025, a total of 1,76,573 Ayushman Arogya Mandir are operational across the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5627 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-04-04
Subject: AYUSH Health and Wellness Centres in Baghpat
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Dr. Rajkumar Sangwan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 5627

## ANSWERED ON 04 TH  APRIL, 2025

## AYUSH Health and Wellness Centre in Baghpat

†5627. Dr. Rajkumar Sangwan:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to open AYUSH health and wellness centres in Baghpat district of Uttar Pradesh;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the number of the centres that are likely to be opened ;
- (c) the fund allocated for these centres and the timeline set for starting these centres;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  has  conducted  any  programme  to  increase  awareness about traditional medicine in Baghpat; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to  (c)  Public  Health  being  a  State  subject,  opening  of  Ayush  Health  &  Wellness Centres  in  Baghpat  District  of  Uttar  Pradesh  comes  under  the  purview  of  respective State/UT Government. However, under Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National Ayush Mission  (NAM),  as  per  the  proposals  received  through  State  Annual  Action  Plans (SAAPs) from State Government of Uttar Pradesh, two Ayush Dispensaries in Baghpat District have been supported to be upgraded as Ayush Health & Wellness Centres and an amount of Rs. 29.98 lakhs have been allocated for these units by the State. Further, as reported by the State Government, these units are already functional.

(d)  &  (e)  Under NAM, as per the proposals received from State/UT Governments through SAAPs they have been supported for Behavior Change Communication (BCC) / Information, Education,  and  Communication  (IEC)  and  various  other  activities  including  Ayush  Public Health  Programs  for  increasing  awareness  about  Traditional  Medicine  in  the  different Districts including Baghpat. Further, as reported by State Government, following promotional activities have been conducted in Baghpat District:-

- (i) Ayush  apke  dwar  Nishulk  Camp  in  schools,  jila  panchayat,  nagar  panchayat, Tehsil level, Block level
- (ii) Yoga camps in different places with yoga teams
- (iii) Nukkad Natak session
- (iv) AYUSH jagrukta Railly
- (v) Pamphlets distribution in different programmes
- (vi) Medicinal Camps in International Yoga Diwas
- (vii) Medicinal Camps in Ayurveda Diwas
- (viii) Medicinal Camps in Mukhyamantri Arogya Mela

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5626 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-04-04
Subject: Immigration of Indians through Illegal Means
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Rajeev Rai

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 5626

## ANSWERED ON- 04/04/2025

## IMMIGRATION OF INDIANS THROUGH ILLEGAL MEANS

## 5626. SHRI RAJEEV RAI

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state :-

(a) whether it is a fact that large number of Indians have immigrated to other countries unauthorisedly through illegal means;

(b) if so, the details of number of Indians staying illegally in USA and European countries;

(c) whether the Government has constituted any Committee to delve into the   reasons   for   such   illegal   immigration   of   Indians   and   for   taking necessary steps to plug the loopholes encouraging illegal immigrations; (d)   if   not,   the   reasons   therefor   and   whether   constitution   of   such

Committee is in the pipelines;

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

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b) Many   foreign   countries,   including   USA,   do   not   provide information  on   these   illegally   emigrated   or   staying   in   their   countries, except   when   they   are   under   orders   of   deportation   and   travel document/nationality verification is required. As such, our Missions and Posts do not have any reliable data on the number of Indians illegally emigrated or staying in foreign countries. The procedure followed for deportation of foreign nationals also varies from country to country. Some countries do not arrest the deportees and put them in detention/deportation centers until deportation. Moreover, the information about   arrest/detention   and   deportation   is   not   shared   with   Indian Missions/Posts   and   the   deportation   is   done   directly   by   the   host Government   if   the   deportee   has   valid   travel   document.   Indian Missions/Posts are contacted by the host Governments only in such cases where the nationality verification and issuance of Emergency Certificate (EC) to the deportee is required. Since all foreign countries do not share details of all Indian illegally staying in their countries, the exact number of such Indians is not available with this Ministry.

(c) to (e) No such Committee has been formed as on date and also there is no such proposal under consideration of the Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5622 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-04-04
Subject: Recording of Births in Healthcare Institutions
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Asaduddin Owaisi

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5622 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04 TH APRIL, 2025

## RECORDING OF BIRTHS IN HEALTHCARE INSTITUTIONS

## 5622. SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

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

- (a) whether any specific guidelines have been issued for recording births in healthcare institutions and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the key health metrics captured under the Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) portal at the time of birth;
- (c) whether the Government is considering to introduce a uniform template for recording and reporting birth metrics, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government has any plans to broaden the scope of the RCH Portal to include additional parameters?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

(a) to (d): Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, based on standard guidelines, implements the Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) Portal to capture various demographic and anthropometric parameters related to infant birth in public healthcare institutions along with demographic details of mother.

The data in RCH portal is captured based on the standard format across the States/UTs and is stored in the centralized database of the RCH portal.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, based on requirements of various stakeholders, customizes the RCH application to align with national goals.

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