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Lok Sabha Question No. 2210 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-01
Subject: Renewal of the Ganga Water Treaty
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Jagannath Sarkar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - 2210

ANSWERED ON - 01/08/2025

## RENEWAL OF THE GANGA WATER TREATY

## 2210. SHRI JAGANNATH SARKAR

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Governments of India and Bangladesh have initiated highlevel technical discussions for the renewal of the 1996 Ganga Water Treaty, which is set to expire in 2026;

(b) if so, the details of the discussions held, including the recent visit of an 11-member Bangladeshi delegation to India in March 2025;

(c)   the   outcomes   of   above   said   meetings   at   the   Farakka   Barrage   and subsequent sessions in Kolkata; and

(d) whether the Government of West Bengal, as a neighbouring State and key stakeholder, has been consulted during these discussions and if so, the nature of their involvement and the inputs provided?

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

## (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a to d) With regard to the Ganga/Ganges Water Treaty signed in 1996 between India and Bangladesh, bilateral discussions for its renewal are yet to commence between the two countries.

Under the framework of the Joint Rivers Commission (JRC), technical-level meetings continue to be held with Bangladesh on all water-related issues of   mutual   interest.   The   last   such   meeting   was   held   in   March   2025, providing a structured platform for data sharing and joint monitoring.

The  Government   of   West   Bengal   is   regularly   consulted   by   the   Union Government in preparing for the aforementioned discussions. An authorised representative from the Government of  West Bengal took part in interministerial discussions held on the matter on 30 October 2023, 15 March 2024, 31 May 2024 and also on 26 March 2025, where a collective view was formulated. Inputs on drinking water and industrial water requirements have   also   been   received   from   all   stakeholders,   including   from   the

## Government of West Bengal, which have been taken into account while formulating Government's views. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 2209 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-01
Subject: Mobile Passport Centre in  Guwahati
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Joyanta Basumatary

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 2209

ANSWERED ON - 01/08/2025

## MOBILE PASSPORT CENTRE IN GUWAHATI

2209. SHRI JOYANTA BASUMATARY

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether it  is   fact   that   Mobile   Passport   centre   scheme   have   been launched in Guwahati;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to launch this scheme in other tribal dominated areas also like Bodoland Territorial Region; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c)   Mobile Passport Van  facility has been recently provided at Regional Passport Office (RPO) Guwahati to increase the outreach of the RPO and provide passport services at remote locations/ hilly areas/ institutions/   establishments   etc.,   under   the   jurisdiction   of   RPO, Guwahati.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2205 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-01
Subject: Illegal Immigration to UK and USA
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Smt. Mala Roy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 2205

ANSWERED ON - 01/08/2025

ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION TO UK AND USA

2205.   SMT. MALA ROY

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state: the number of Indians caught in UK and USA for illegal immigration during last five years, State/UT-wise and year-wise?

## ANSWER

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

Government of India does not have firm data on the number of people who may have entered UK, USA or any other foreign country via illegal means and routes or been caught there. Data on such people is  only   received   from   the   concerned   authorities   of   the foreign   country   in   the   context   of   consular   and   deportation exercises from time to time.

The number of Indian nationals deported from the UK in the last five years (2020-2024) is 311.  In 2025 (till date), the number of Indians deported from the UK is 131. The actual numbers may vary for two reasons - those illegal Indian immigrants in possession of valid travel documents are deported directly by the Government of UK. Further, the Emergency Travel Documents (ETDs) issued to illegal Indian immigrants may not be fully utilized as the individuals may appeal against their deportation.

The number of Indian nationals deported from the USA in the last five   years   (2020-2024)   is   5541.   In  2025   (till   date),   1703   Indian nationals have been deported from the U.S. to India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2204 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-01
Subject: Restoration of Vembanad Lake Project
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Hibi Eden

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2204

ANSWERED ON 01.08.2025

## RESTORATION OF VEMBANAD LAKE PROJECT

2204.  SHRI HIBI EDEN:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the alarming shrinkage of Vembanad Lake from 40,000 hectares to 12,000 hectares and its consequences on local biodiversity and livelihoods, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether Cochin Port Trust is proposed to be designated as the implementing agency  for  restoration  of  Vembanad  Lake  project  execution  under  the  Sagarmala Programme, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government will consider including the restoration of Vembanad Lake under the Sagarmala Programme, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether the recommendations to restore the lake's depth to 4.2 meters will be considered, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) whether the reduction in the lake's storage capacity due to silt accumulation and subsidence has been assessed for its impact on coastal flooding, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b) Cochin Port is only a conservator of the waterbodies coming under the notified limit of Cochin Port.  The Vambanad Lake is outside the notified limit of Cochin Port. Cochin Port has not been designated as the implementing agency for restoration of Vembanad Lake project under the Sagarmala Programme. (c)  to  (e)  No  such  proposal  has  been  received  for  consideration  under Sagarmala
- Programme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2202 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-01
Subject: Safety of Indian Workers in Israel
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Dr. Gumma Thanuja Rani

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 2202

ANSWERED ON - 01/08/2025

## SAFETY OF INDIAN WORKERS IN ISRAEL

2202. DR. GUMMA THANUJA RANI

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the measures undertaken for the safety of Indian workers sent to Israel to meet its labour shortage because of the ensuing conflict; (b) the details of such workers including the nature of employment, names of employers and the wages drawn by them;

(c) whether the Government has a plan to provide safe passage to India for those who do not wish to continue working thereof, if so, the details thereof; and

(d) whether the Government will continue with the scheme in the future, especially with the recent reports citing concerns regarding labour law violations against such workers, 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 to d) In 2022, India and Israel commenced negotiations on a bilateral framework agreement for Indian nationals to gain access to Israel through safe, orderly, regulated and legal migration. As per the   Framework   Agreement   and   Implementation   Protocols   signed with  Israel   in   November   2023,   Indian   workers   shall   enjoy   equal treatment, with respect to labour rights, similar to Israeli citizens, and shall be provided with proper lodging, medical insurance, and relevant social security coverage.

Under the bilateral Framework Agreement, 6774 Indian workers had arrived   in   Israel   for   work   as   on   01   July   2025.   They   have   been recruited by Israeli authorities, who then assign selected applicants with 195 Israeli companies to work in Israel. This includes 6730 Indian   nationals   in   construction   sector   and   44   Indian   nationals employed as caregivers. They are paid as per the contract signed and are entitled to the minimum wage, as per Israel government regulations.

Embassy of India in Israel is in contact with the Indian workers and organizes frequent consular visits to ensure their safety and well being.   The   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. Around 220 Indian workers have returned   to   India   primarily   due   to   skill   mismatch   and   language barriers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2191 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-01
Subject: Punitive Measure against Pharmaceutical Companies Producing NSQ Drugs
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Thiru D M Kathir Anand

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2191 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01 ST AUGUST, 2025

## PUNITIVE MEASURE AGAINST PHARMACEUTICALCOMPANIES PRODUCING NSQ DRUGS

## 2191. THIRU D M KATHIR ANAND:

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

- (a) whether any strict punitive measure is being proposed by the Government as a warning against Pharmaceutical companies whose products fail quality parameters and are declared as substandard and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government is aware of the mushrooming of Pharma companies producing 'Not of Standard Quality' (NSQ) drugs and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has announced immediate suspension of product licences of companies found producing 'Not of Standard Quality' (NSQ) drugs by Government laboratories and if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (c) : As per the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, no person shall manufacture, sell, or distribute any drug that is not of standard quality, adulterated, or spurious. Any contravention of this provision constitutes a punishable offence under the said Act and The Act prescribes prosecution and penalty for the same.

Isolated cases of Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) drugs are reported from time to time. The samples failing in quality check are uploaded on the website of Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) under the heading of Drug Alert ( www.cdsco.gov.in ), as part of the monthly drug alerts to make it available publicly.

In case of drug samples declared as NSQ by the Drugs Testing laboratories under CDSCO, the respective manufacturing firms are asked for immediate recall and stop further distribution of the not of standard quality drugs in the market. Further, based on investigation outcome, actions are taken by the licensing authorities concerned under the provisions of Drugs & Cosmetics Act & Rules made thereunder such as stop production orders, stop testing orders, license suspensions/cancellations, warning letters and showcause notices.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2183 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-01
Subject: Ambulances under NHM
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Ms. Praniti Sushilkumar Shinde

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2183 TO BE ANSWERED ON 1 ST AUGUST, 2025

## AMBULANCES UNDER NHM

## 2183. MS. PRANITI SUSHILKUMAR SHINDE:

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

- (a) whether the Government has issued any direction to integrate all ambulance numbers like 102, 108 and others into 112 as mandated by the Ministry of Home Affairs;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the deadline fixed for all Central and State Government agencies to integrate emergency response numbers to 112?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c): The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare provides technical and financial support to States/UTs for stregthening the National Ambulance Services across the nation. 'Public Health and Hospitals' is State subject, the primary resposibility of stregthening public healthcare system, including efforts to have required number of ambulances ensuring their functionality and operationality lies with the respective State/UT Governments. Call centres for 102 and 108 are maintained by State/UT Governments.

The Minsitry of Home Affairs(MHA) issued the Nationwide Emergency Response System (NERS) Guidelines in August 2015, which include a clear mandate that 'other services like fire, medical, and helplines are to be integrated with the '112' system'. Further, Department of Telecommunication vide their letter dated 20.8.2020 issued instruction to all service providers regarding implementation of single number based Emergency Response Support System that 'Single Emergency Number '112' shall be accessible on STD also which will allow a person staying outside the State to call the State 112 for seeking assistance for another person in distress in the state.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2181 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-01
Subject: Pendency of Promotions
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Sudama Prasad

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2181 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01 ST AUGUST, 2025

## PENDENCYOFPROMOTIONS

## 2181. SHRI SUDAMAPRASAD:

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

- (a) whether any action has been taken by the Government for restructuring of Pharmaceuticals (Allopathic) Cadre under CGHS Delhi and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the ministry has taken cognizance on the order issued under which the promotion mandated has not been implemented under the order, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of promotions pending under the order along with the reasons for pendency of promotions despite office order being passed; and
- (d) the action taken by the Government on the same along with the action taken reports regarding the office order?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

(a) to (d): With the approval of Department of Expenditure on 06.04.2023, the Pharmacist (Allopathic) cadre under CGHS has been restructured as under:

| Name of the post   | Status               |   Sanctioned strength |
|--------------------|----------------------|-----------------------|
| Pharmacist         | Existing post        |                   722 |
| Senior Pharmacist  | Newly created        |                   270 |
| Assistant Depot    | ManagerNewly created |                    44 |
| Depot Manager      | Newly created        |                    04 |

The recruitment/promotion to any post under Government of India is done as per the notified recruitment rules for the respective posts. Subsequent to the approval of Department of Expenditure for restructuring of Pharmacist (Allopathic) cadre under CGHS, recruitment rules for the entry level (direct recruitment) post of Pharmacist have already been notified on 24.06.2024.

Further, the approval of recruitment rules for the newly created promotional posts of Senior Pharmacist, Assistant Depot Manager and Depot Manager are under the purview of DoPT, UPSC and Department of Legal Affairs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2177 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-01
Subject: Shipbuilding and Shipbreaking Units
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Bastipati Nagaraju

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2177

ANSWERED ON 01.08.2025

## SHIPBUILDING AND SHIPBREAKING UNITS

2177.  SHRI BASTIPATI NAGARAJU:

Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state: पȅन , पोत पįरवहन एवं जलमागŊ मंũालय

- (a) whether the Government has identified any specific zones for establishing shipbuilding and shipbreaking units under the extended Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Policy;
- (b) if so, the details regarding the locations identified, along with projected capacity of such shipbuilding  and  shipbreaking  units  in  Gross  Tonnage  and  their  expected  timeline  for operationalization, State-wise;
- (c)  the  details  regarding  the  amount  of  direct  subsidy  disbursed  and  the  number  of beneficiary entities under the said scheme for the State of Andhra Pradesh;
- (d) the details of projects supported under the Shipbreaking Credit Note Scheme, including the quantity of scrap processed, the value of credit notes issued and the number of new vessels procured, year and State-wise; and
- (e)  the  total  number  of  employment  opportunities  generated  through  shipbuilding  and shipbreaking activities, classified into skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled categories during the last five years in the State of Andhra Pradesh?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e)  No such policy has been approved, as yet.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2174 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-01
Subject: AWCs in Uttar Pradesh
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Mrs Ruchi Vira

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN & CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 2174

TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2025

## AWCS IN UTTAR PRADESH

## †2174. MRS RUCHI VIRA:

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

- (a) the  number  of  Anganwadi  centres  functioning  under  Saksham  Anganwadi  and  Poshan Mission in Uttar Pradesh;
- (b) whether new Anganwadi centre has not been opened in Uttar Pradesh during the last five years;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the number of Anganwadi centres functioning in Muradabad and Bijnor districts of Uttar Pradesh along with details of new Anganwadi centres set up in the last five years?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d) As per the Poshan Tracker data, as on June, 2025, a total of 1,89,373 Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) are operational in the State of Uttar Pradesh. During F.Y. 2023-24, under PM JANMAN one  new  Aanganwadi  Centre  has  been  sanctioned  for  Bijnor  District.  The  number  of  AWCs operational in Muradabad and Bijnor districts of Uttar Pradesh are as under:

|   S No.Name of DistrictNo. of operational AWCs ( as per Poshan Tracker data of June 2025) | S No.Name of DistrictNo. of operational AWCs ( as per Poshan Tracker data of June 2025)   |   S No.Name of DistrictNo. of operational AWCs ( as per Poshan Tracker data of June 2025) |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|                                                                                         1 | Muradabad                                                                                 |                                                                                      2770 |
|                                                                                         2 | Bijnor                                                                                    |                                                                                      3237 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2173 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-01
Subject: Import of DAP
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Prabhakar Reddy Vemireddy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2173 TO BE ANSWERED ON : 01.08.2025 Import of DAP

## 2173.  SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDY VEMIREDDY:

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

- (a) whether it is true that DAP imports from China have fallen from 23 lakh tons in 202324 to 8.4 lakh tons in 2024-25, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether it  is  also  true  that  not  a  single  ton  of  DAP  has  come  from  China  since January, 2025, if so, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether it is true that China imposed export curbs on DAP and if so, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether it is true that due to China's restrictions price of DAP has gone up to as much as US$ 800 per ton of finished DAP, if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the extent to which Ammonium Phosphate Sulphate can be alternative to DAP

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

## (SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

- (a)  &  (b): Phosphatic & Potassic (P&K) fertilizers  including  Di-Ammonium  Phosphate (DAP) are under Open General License (OGL). The fertilizer companies are free to import /  manufacture these fertilizers as per their business dynamics. As reported by fertilizer companies, DAP import from China has declined from approximately 22.28

LMT in 2023-24 to about 8.47 LMT in 2024-25. In July 2025, approximately 0.97 LMT of DAP has been imported from China.

(c): In October 2021 China amended its catalogue of commodities requiring mandatory additional inspection prior to export of fertilizer-related items, including DAP.

(d): The CFR (Cost and Freight) price of DAP for India rose from USD 542/MT in April 2024 to approximately USD 800/MT in July 2025.

(e): Ammonium Phosphate Sulphate (APS) may serve as a partial alternative to DAP, particularly  in  sulphur-deficient  soils  and  for  sulphur-demanding  crops.  APS  supplies nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulphur, but contains lower phosphorus 'P' content of 20% as compared to 46% in DAP.  Thus, APS is a crop- and soil-specific supplement.

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