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Lok Sabha Question No. 93 (STARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: AYUSH Suraksha Portal
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Shri Satish Kumar Gautam, Dr. Lata Wankhede

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO. 93

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 th  July 2025

## ' AYUSH Suraksha Portal '

## 93. Dr. Lata Wankhede:

## Shri Satish Kumar Gautam:

Will the Minister of Ayush be pleased to state:

- (a) the initiatives  taken/implemented by the Government to enhance regulatory transparency through the Ayush Suraksha Portal;
- (b) whether any success has been noted recently that demonstrate the effectiveness of the said portal in identifying and taking action against misleading advertisements;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the  plans  to  expand  the  reach  of  the  AYUSH  Suraksha  Portal  among  citizens  and professionals particularly in Chhattisgarh?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d) A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## THE  STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  LOK  SABHA  STARRED QUESTION NO. 93 FOR 25 th  JULY, 2025.

(a) Ministry of Ayush has developed an IT enabled online portal 'Ayush Suraksha' and launched the portal on 30 th May 2025 to enhance regulatory transparency in the Ayush sector. The portal features a centralized dashboard for real-time tracking of suspected Adverse Drug Reactions and capturing  of  Misleading  Advertisements/Objectionable  Advertisements  for  prompt  regulatory action and in-depth data analysis.

The  portal  allows  consumers,  Ayush  healthcare  professionals  to  report  and  regulatory authorities to monitor misleading advertisements, adverse drug reactions. All complaints on the portal can be reviewed by National Pharmacovigilance Centre (NPvCC) and Ministry of Ayush, thus promoting transparency and accountability in the regulatory framework.

(b)  &  (c)  As  the  portal  has  been  recently  launched,  till  date  only  a  few  complaints  have  been received on portal so far. The portal provides public visibility of the status of reported cases and fostering trust in regulatory processes.

(d) To promote effective utilization of the portal, structured training and awareness programs are being conducted regularly by pharmacovigilance centres across the country including Chhattisgarh  for  healthcare  personnel  and  citizens.  These  initiatives  are  designed  to  enhance understanding  of  the  portal's  features  and  encourage  its  widespread  adoption  among Ayush healthcare professionals and the general public.

Under the pharmacovigilance program for Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Homoeopathy (ASU & H) Drugs, there are three functional Peripheral Pharmacovigilance Centres (PPvCs) in Chhattisgarh, details are as below:

1. Government Ayurveda College, Raipur (Ayurveda)
2. Govt. Ayurveda College, Bilaspur (Ayurveda)
3. Department of Homoeopathy, AIIMS, Raipur (Homoeopathy)

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Lok Sabha Question No. 90 (STARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Sagarmala Projects in Maharashtra
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Tatkare Sunil Dattatrey

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *90

ANSWERED ON 25.07.2025

## SAGARMALA PROJECTS IN MAHARASHTRA

*90. SHRI TATKARE SUNIL DATTATREY:

## Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state: पȅन , पोत पįरवहन और जलमागŊ मंũी

(a)  the  number  of  projects  sanctioned  under  Sagarmala  in  Maharashtra  and  their current implementation status; (b) the budget allocated, released and utilized in the State under this initiative; (c)  whether  any  inland  waterway  or  port  modernization  project  includes  tribal hinterland connectivity and if so, the details thereof; (d) the employment generated through Sagarmala projects in Maharashtra; and (e)  whether  there  are  any proposals  to  improve  coastal  logistics  or port-led industrialization in southern Maharashtra and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e) A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *90 FOR 25 th  JULY, 2025 RAISED BY SHRI TATKARE SUNIL DATTATREY REGARDING 'SAGARMALA PROJECTS IN MAHARASHTRA'

- (a) & (b)   The details of projects sanctioned, funds allocated/released and along with the  status  in  respect  of  projects  funded  under  Sagarmala  Scheme  in  the  State  of Maharashtra is annexed. [ Annexure I] .
- (c) There  are  18  Ro-Ro  projects  in  the  State  of  Maharashtra  partially  funded through  Sagarmala Scheme.  These  Ro-Ro  (Roll-on/Roll-off) ferry projects in Maharashtra are significantly enhancing connectivity to tribal and remote hinterland areas.
- (d) The projects funded under Sagarmala Scheme majorly executed by Mumbai Port Authority and Maharashtra Maritime Board have generated more than 2600 direct and indirect employment.
- (e) Government of Maharashtra has constituted  State  Maritime  and  Waterways Transport  Committee  (SMWTC)  to  foster  collaboration  between  state  and  central agencies  to  ensure  the  comprehensive  development  of  maritime  and  waterways transport in the state including southern Maharashtra.

Annexure-I

|   S. No | Status               |   No. of Projects |   Project Cost (Rs. Cr) |   MoPSW Share (Rs. Cr) |   Fund Released (Rs. Cr) |
|---------|----------------------|-------------------|-------------------------|------------------------|--------------------------|
|       1 | Completed            |                20 |                  982.42 |                 395.85 |                   395.19 |
|       2 | Under Implementation |                11 |                  931.7  |                 405.76 |                   333.03 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 89 (STARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Restrictions on Import of Speciality Fertilizers
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Sasikanth Senthil

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

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 89* TO BE ANSWERED ON : 25.07.2025

## Restriction on import of Speciality Fertilizes

## 89*. SHRI SASHIKANTH SENTHIL:

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government is aware of recent restrictions or suspension of speciality fertilizer exports from China to India, if so, the nature and timeline of these restrictions; (b) whether India relies significantly on China for the import of such fertilizers, including water soluble and micronutrient based products and if so, the estimated percentage of share of these imports; (c) whether the ban on exports of speciality fertilizers from China has had any impact on fertilizer availability, pricing, or agricultural productivity in the country, if so, the details thereof; and (d) whether the Government has undertaken measures to ensure uninterrupted supply of speciality fertilizers and if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken by the Government in this regard? ANSWER THE MINISTER FOR CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS AND HEALTH & FAMILY

## WELFARE (SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)

(a) to (d): A statement is laid on the table of the House.

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## STATEMENT REFERRED TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO 89* FOR 25.07.2025 REGARDING 'RESTRICTION ON IMPORT OF SPECIALITY FERTILIZES' TABLED BY SHRI SASHIKANTH SENTHIL

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(a) to (d): Specialty Fertilizers are not subsidized fertilizers within the ambit of Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme administered by Department of Fertilizers. Fertilizer companies are free to import these fertilizers as per their business dynamics. Over the past 2-3 months, China has reportedly withheld export of specialty fertilizers to India. Thirteen  companies  in  India  have  capacity  to  produce  1.24  LMT  of  Water  Soluble Fertilizers and as annual consumption of Water Soluble Fertilizers was around 3.35 LMT (2023-24), a significant quantity  of approximately  1.6  LMT was imported from China  during  2024-25.  Indian  companies  are  actively  sourcing  Water  Soluble Fertilizers from alternative suppliers in Belgium, Egypt, Germany, Morocco & USA to offset the shortfall  caused by  reduced imports from China. In the case of micronutrients,  India  imports  major  quantity  of  various  micronutrients  from  Greece, Turkey, USA, Spain, Singapore and Netherlands, while a little quantity of zinc sulphate monohydrate from China. Therefore, there will be not much impact on the availability of micronutrients.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 81 (STARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Stand on Palestine Issue
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Subbarayan K, Com. Selvaraj V

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO - 81 ANSWERED ON 25.07.2025 STAND ON PALESTINE ISSUE

## *81. SHRI SUBBARAYAN K

## COM. SELVARAJ V

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

(a) whether it is a fact that India abstained on the UN General Assembly resolution seeking immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the stand of the Government on the Palestine issue?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a) to (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (C) IN RESPECT OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 81 FOR REPLY ON 25.07.2025 REGARDING STAND ON PALESTINE ISSUE ASKED BY SHRI SUBBARAYAN K AND COM. SELVARAJ V

India's   policy   towards   Palestine   has   been   long   standing.   India   has always   supported   a   negotiated   two   State   solution,   towards establishment of a sovereign, independent and viable State of Palestine within secure and recognized borders, living side by side in peace with Israel.

India has strongly condemned the terror attacks on Israel on 7 October 2023 and the loss of civilian lives in the ongoing Israel- Hamas conflict.   India   remains   concerned   at   the   security   situation   and   has called for a ceasefire, release of all hostages and peaceful resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy. India has emphasized the need for safe, timely and sustained delivery of humanitarian assistance to the people of Palestine. India has also reiterated that bringing Israel and   Palestine   closer   contributes   to   creating   conditions   for   early resumption of direct peace negotiations.

In line with the above stated policy and position, India abstained in the   vote   on   the   recent   resolution   in   the   UNGA   Emergency   Special Session on 12 June, 2025. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 1150 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Non-Availability of Trained Women Staff in Diagnostic Centres
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Rakesh Rathor

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1150 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH JULY, 2025

## NON-AVAILABILITY OFTRAINED WOMEN STAFF IN DIAGNOSTIC CENTRES

## †1150. SHRI RAKESH RATHOR:

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

(a) whether the Government has proposed any scheme to address the complaints of discomfort and embarrassment faced by the female patients during physical investigation due to nonavailability of trained women staff in various diagnostic centres across the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has made it essential for diagnostic centres to have adequate member of trained women staff;

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

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

(a) to (e): 'Health' being a State subject, complaints of discomfort and embarrassment faced by female patients during physical investigation due to non-availability of trained women staff in various diagnostic centres, as and when received, are forwarded to the concerned States / UTs for taking necessary action.

Furthermore, the Government of India enacted the Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010 to provide for registration and regulation of Government as well as private clinical establishments (except those of Armed Forces), including diagnostic centres, belonging to recognized systems of medicine. The National Council for Clinical Establishments, constituted under the Act, approved the Charter of Patients' Rights and Responsibilities which includes right to confidentiality, human dignity and privacy during treatment along with the right to have ensured presence of a female person, during physical examination of a female patient by a male practitioner. The Charter had been shared with all States / UTs for its adoption and implementation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1148 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Sale of Medicines at Higher Price
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Azad Kirti Jha, Shri Chandra Prakash Choudhary, Shri Sanatan Pandey

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1148 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 th  JULY, 2025

## Sale of Medicines at Higher Price

†1148. Shri Azad Kirti Jha:

Shri Chandra Prakash Choudhary:

Shri Sanatan Pandey:

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

- (a) whether some pharmaceutical companies are selling medicines at prices higher than the price fixed by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA);
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
- (c) whether the NPPA has taken any action or issued notices against such companies till date; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the outcomes of the same?

## ANSWER

## THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  CHEMICALS  AND FERTILIZERS

(SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

(a) to (d): The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) monitors the prices of medicines on an ongoing basis and wherever pharmaceutical companies are found to be overcharging the consumer in sale of medicine, it initiates action against such companies in accordance with the provisions of the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013.

During the period from 31.3.1979 to 31.3.2025, NPPA has initiated action in 2,605 cases  of  overcharging,  involving  overcharged  amount,  along  with  interest  and  penalty thereon, of ₹9,950.10 crore. During the said period, an amount of ₹1,418.80 crore has been recovered from the companies concerned in these cases. NPPA has informed that it does not maintain State-wise data of cases of overcharging. However, detailed list of overcharging cases  where  demand  notices  have  been  issued  is  available  on  the  website  of  NPPA (www.nppa.gov.in ).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1141 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Allocation of Subsidy for Farmers
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Sachithanantham R

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS

## DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1141 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2025

## Allocation of Subsidy for Farmers

1141 : SHRI SACHITHANANTHAM R :

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

the total amount of subsidy allocated and disbursed for chemical fertilizers for farmers during the last five financial years?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS (SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

The details of total amount of subsidy allocated and disbursed for chemical fertilizers for farmers during the last five financial years (2020-21 to 2024-25) are as follows:

| Financial Year   | Amount Allocated (Rs. in Crore)   | Amount Disbursed (Rs. in Crore)   |
|------------------|-----------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
| 2020-21          | 1,38,527.30                       | 1,31,229.51                       |
| 2021-22          | 1,62,072.12                       | 1,57,640.08                       |
| 2022-23          | 2,54,798.88                       | 2,54,798.88                       |
| 2023-24          | 1,97,457.18                       | 1,95,420.51                       |
| 2024-25          | 1,77,129.50                       | 1,77,129.50                       |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1135 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Jan Aushadhi Kendras  in Karnataka
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Jagadish Shettar

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1135 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 JULY, 2025

## Jan Aushadhi Kendras in Karnataka

## 1135. Shri Jagadish Shettar:

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken note of the guidelines issued by the Government of Karnataka prohibiting opening of any new Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) on the premises of the  Government  Hospitals  in  the  State,  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  remedial  steps taken/proposed to be taken thereon; and
- (b) whether the Government has taken note of the pathetic condition of JAKs in the State which is causing trouble and distress to poor people, if so, the remedial steps being taken in this regard and to ensure adequate supply of Genuine medicines thereof JAKs to such poor people?

## ANSWER

## THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  CHEMICALS  AND FERTILIZERS

(SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

(a) and (b): Taking note of reports regarding a decision taken by the State Government of Karnataka to close Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) in Government hospitals in the State, the Union  Minister  of  Chemicals  and  Fertilizers  addressed  a  letter  to  the  Chief  Minister  of Karnataka, highlighting that JAKs provide quality generic medicines at rates typically 50% to 80% cheaper than leading branded medicines in the market, which has resulted in estimated savings  of  about  ₹5,700  crore  to  citizens  in  the  State  over  the  last  10  years.  It  further highlighted  that  every  State  Government  has  chosen  to  avail  of  Janaushadhi  medicines through JAKs set up in Government health facilities, as a result of which about 1,500 JAKs are today operating from Government health facilities across the country, offering patients great convenience and an outlet for procuring in case of any shortage of medicines in the health facility pharmacy. Against this background, the letter sought reconsideration of the decision in the interest of better securing the availability of quality medicines to all.

To  ensure  sufficient availability of medicines  at  all JAKs  in  the  State, the Pharmaceutical  and  Medical  Devices  Bureau  of  India  maintains  and  supplies  medicines procured by it from two regional warehouses at Bengaluru and Chennai. In addition, a strong network of 10 distributors has been set up across the southern region of the country to meet the requirement of JAKs at the local level and ensure that Janaushadhi medicines are available on an ongoing basis at various JAKs to meet the requirements of citizens. As a result, more than ₹995 crore MRP worth of quality Janaushadhi medicines at affordable prices have been provided from 1,480 JAKs opened in the State.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1132 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Payment Issues under Janani Suraksha Yojana
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Bhajan Lal Jatav

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1132 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 th JULY, 2025

## PAYMENTISSUES UNDER JANANI SURAKSHAYOJANA † 1132 SHRI BHAJAN LAL JATAV:

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

(a) whether there is a huge delay in the payment of assistance amount to pregnant women under the Janani Suraksha Yojana or in many cases the payment has not been made at all in Karauli and Dholpur districts of Rajasthan State;

(b) if so, the details thereof, district-wise;

(c) whether the Government proposes to set up a helpline or quick grievance redressal portal for the beneficiaries in this regard; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) and (b): As informed by the State of Rajasthan, payments under Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) are made to the accounts of the beneficiaries through OJAS software towards making it digital, transparent and timely.

In majority of the cases, payments are processed and completed within 10 days after discharge of women from the Health Institutions and are made in time in the State of Rajasthan including Karauli and Dholpur districts. In few cases, payments are done beyond average time due to reasons like delay in submission of required documents (Bank details, Aadhaar, etc.) by the beneficiary for payment and/or due to technical reasons.

(c) and (d): As intimated by Government of Rajasthan, the State already has a grievance redressal portal named 'Rajasthan Sampark Portal', where any person can register their query or payment related grievances by dialing '181'. The portal is also available for JSY beneficiaries for their grievances or queries related to JSY benefits.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1128 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Setting up separate Benches of High Courts
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Smt. Lovely Anand

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1128

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 25.07.2025

## Setting up separate Benches of High Courts

## †1128 SMT. LOVELY ANAND:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to establish separate Benches of High Court in some States;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to take any steps towards establishing separate benches of High Courts in view of the fact that lawyers are on strike for this demand; and
- (d) if so, the time by which it is likely to be done?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS.

## (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

(a) to (d): High Court Benches are established in accordance with the recommendations made  by the Jaswant Singh Commission  and judgment pronounced  by  the  Apex  Court  in  W.P.  (C)  No.  379  of  2000  and  after  due consideration  of  a  complete  proposal  from  the  State  Government  consenting  to provide necessary expenditure and infrastructural facilities along with the consent of the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court who is required to look after the

day-to-day administration of the High Court. The proposal should also have the consent of the Governor of the concerned State.

At present there is no proposal pending with the Government to establish a Bench(es) of any High Court.

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