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Lok Sabha Question No. 3600 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-21
Subject: Medical Reimbursements of Pensioners pending in CGHS, Delhi
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Sher Singh Ghubaya

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3600 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST MARCH, 2025

## MEDICALREIMBURSEMENTS OFPENSIONERS PENDING IN CGHS, DELHI

## 3600. SHRI SHER SINGH GHUBAYA:

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

- (a) the details of number of medical reimbursement of pensioners, CGHS beneficiaries, pending with all the zones of CGHS in Delhi since January, 2023, year-wise;
- (b) the timeline prescribed for disposal of such cases under CGHS Citizen Charter,
- (c) the reasons for pendency of above-mentioned cases; and
- (d) the action taken/proposed to be taken by CGHS to ensure that the medical reimbursement cases of pensioners are disposed of promptly in future so as to cause minimum inconvenience to them and promptly reimburse their dues?

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

- (a) The year-wise details of number of medical reimbursement cases (MRC) of CGHS beneficiaries, pending with all zones of CGHS in Delhi since January, 2023 are given as under:
- (b) & (c) The timeline prescribed for disposal of medical reimbursement cases is 30 days from the date of submission. However, certain cases remain pending due to procedural requirements like approval of Standing Technical Committee, deficiencies in required documents, budgetary constraints etc.
- (d) Officers dealing with medical reimbursement cases of pensioners are sensitised periodically, and trained, to make the process streamlined, prompt and efficient.

| Year   |   Number of cases pending with all zones of CGHS in Delhi |
|--------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
| 2023   |                                                        38 |
| 2024   |                                                       227 |
| 2025   |                                                       621 |
| Total  |                                                       886 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3598 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-21
Subject: Delay in Promotion of Doctors
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Dharambir Singh

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3598 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST MARCH, 2025

## DELAYIN PROMOTION OF DOCTORS

## 3598. SHRI DHARAMBIR SINGH:

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

- (a) the details of medical colleges where doctors (Assistant Professors) have not been promoted on time;
- (b) whether the Government has any plan to grant all pending promotions at one time to doctors who have been waiting for 10-15 years, ensuring that they do not suffer career losses;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

- (d) if not, the reasons for the delay in their promotions?

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

(a) to (d): The responsibility for promotion in Government medical colleges is under the jurisdiction of respective State Governments. Moreover, Central Government Medical Colleges follow the Dynamic Assured Career Progression (DACP) scheme under which time bound promotions are made from Assistant Professor onwards subject to assessment by Departmental Promotion Committee.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3594 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-21
Subject: Child Adoption
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Dr. Ganapathy Rajkumar P

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UN-STARRED QUESTION NO. 3594

TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.03.2025

## CHILD ADOPTION

## 3594. DR. GANAPATHY RAJKUMAR P:

Will the Minister of Women and Child Development be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is any proposal/policy on adoption in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether many fake Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) functioning in the country are involved in illegal adoption to Foreign Nationals; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken thereon?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): The Ministry of Women and Child Development is administering the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act, 2015) (as amended in 2021) which  is  the  primary  legislation  for  ensuring  safety,  security,  dignity  and  wellbeing  of children in need of care and protection and those in conflict with law by catering to their basic needs through care, protection, development, treatment, rehabilitation and social re-integration.

With the introduction of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, the  Juvenile  Justice  (Care  and  Protection  of  Children)  Model  Rules,  2016  and  the Adoption  Regulations,  2022,  the  Government  of  India  has  established  a  uniform  and robust legal framework for adoption process across the country. Overall, this comprehensive framework ensures that every child in need of care and protection can find  a  safe,  permanent,  and  loving  family  through  a  transparent  and  legally  sound adoption process.

Adoption is also undertaken through The Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act (HAMA), 1956 which is administered by the Ministry of Law and Justice.

- (c):      No Sir.
- (d):      Question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3589 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-21
Subject: Deportation of Indians from US
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri E T Mohammed Basheer

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-3589

ANSWERED ON- 21/03/2025

DEPORTATION OF INDIANS FROM US

## 3589. SHRI E T MOHAMMED BASHEER

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the recent developments indicating a large number of  Indians facing deportation from the United States;
- (b)   if   so,   the   measures   taken/proposed   to   be   taken   by   the Government to manage the inflow of deported individuals;
- (c) whether the Government has implemented any specific actions or policies in response to this issue;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

- (e)   the   steps   taken/proposed   to   be   taken   by   the   Government   to tackle the illegal Indian's residing in different countries across the globe?

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

(a to e) The U.S. has been carrying out deportation operations of illegal   migrants   for   several   years   now.   Deportation   of   Indian nationals from the U.S. is accepted only after concerned Indian agencies have firmly established the nationality of  the returning individuals. From 2009 to 2024, a total of 15,564 Indian nationals have been deported by the U.S. to India. From January 2025 till date, a total of 388 Indian nationals have been deported to India from the U.S.

Indian nationals who have entered a country illegally, or who have overstayed their visa validity, or found to be staying in that country without   any   valid   documentation   or   have   criminal   convictions against them are likely to be deported.   It is the obligation of all countries to take back their nationals, if they are found to be living illegally   abroad.   This   is   however   subject   to   an   unambiguous verification of their nationality. This is a policy not only practiced by India; but is a generally accepted principle in international relations. The Ministry of External Affairs remains constantly engaged with partner countries in promoting safe, orderly and legal migration,

while   countering   illegal   immigration.   To   this   end,   based   on   the testimonies   of   the   returning   deportees,   central   and   state government authorities are taking enforcement action against the agents,   and   other   criminal   actors   who   are   facilitating   illegal immigration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3586 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-21
Subject: DRDO Scientists
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Smt. Sanjna Jatav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEFENCE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3586

TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 st  March, 2025

## DRDO SCIENTISTS

3586. SMT. SANJNA JATAV:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) scientists keeps an eye on the products alongwith the processes being adopted by advance countries and develops  specific  technologies  to  make  the  organisation  the  strongest  in  Research  and Development across the world;

(b) if so, the details of the initiatives proposed by the Government so as to ensure that DRDO move forward to keep pace with the emerging technological ecosystem and plan new products in line with the changing times; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI SANJAY SETH)

(a):  Yes, Sir. DRDO labs have their research roadmaps which are generated to keep pace with the technologies and defence products followed by the world. In addition, DRDO also prepare bi-monthly document comprising of global review of new technologies and systems, developed across  the  globe.  Global  scan  is  conducted  using  various  authoritative  frameworks  and Technology developments are also monitored in public domain through social media handles. DRDO also provides online access to various International database in the area of defence science & technologies to its Scientists.

(b) & (c):  DRDO aims to create synergy among Academia, Industry and DRDO for fruitful translation of research from academic institutes to industries for indigenizing the technologies with  the  active  involvement  of  Startups/MSMEs/Industries.  With  this  vision,  DRDO  has established  a  network  of  DRDO  Industry  Academia  Centre  of  Excellence  (DIA-CoEs)  for collaborative Directed research which  will help in developing critical and futuristic technologies for defence and security applications. 15 DIA-CoEs have been established across the  country  at  various  IITs,  IISc  and  Central  Universities.  Each  DIA-CoEs  is  focusing  on technology  development  in  identified  futuristic  research  areas  in  84  identified  research verticals. SOP for industry engagement with academia has also been activated for the projects through DIA-CoEs.

Approval of new Deep Tech & Cutting Edge policies under TDF Scheme has also been initiated so  as  to  encourage  DRDO  Establishments  to  identify  and  involve  private  sectors  towards collaborative development of emerging technologies. In addition, Private entities are funded through grants to develop specific technologies.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3583 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-21
Subject: Expansion of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Ramvir Singh Bidhuri

## GOVERNMENT OFINDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTHAND FAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3583 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.03.2025

## EXPANSION OFDR. RAM MANOHAR LOHIAHOSPITAL

## †3583. SHRI RAMVIR SINGH BIDHURI:

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

- (a) the proposed scheme of the Government for expansion of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia hospital;
- (b) the total number of beds likely to be added to the said hospital alongwith the estimated cost to be incurred upon the same;
- (c) whether there is any proposal for expansion of other hospitals as well in Delhi; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a) to (d). Augmentation of Healthcare Facilities to cater to the increasing needs and functional requirement in Central Government Hospitals is a continuous administrative process. Central Government Hospitals as per their functional requirement submit various proposals for expansion to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) from time to time. After duly examining the proposals in consultation with Department of Expenditure (DoE) and other stakeholders, approval of competent authority is obtained.

Under proposals finally approved, a Super Specialty Block (SSB) is under construction in Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia hospital. After completion of SSB, bed strength of Dr. RML Hospital will increase to 2198 from existing 1532 beds. Further, construction of a Medical College building of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital has also been approved, which will increase the Under Graduate MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) seats from existing 100 to 250.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3579 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-21
Subject: Poshan Vatika
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Dr. Rajeev Bharadwaj

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3579

TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.03.2025

## POSHAN VATIKA

## 3579.  DR. RAJEEV BHARADWAJ:

Will the Minister of Women and Child Development be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the objectives of setting up of Poshan Vatika;
- (b) the details of the process of running Poshan Vatika;
- (c) whether any joint programme has been prepared in collaborator with the Ministry of AYUSH for setting up Poshan Vatikas; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

( a) to (d ) As per Scheme Guidelines for Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 (Mission  Poshan  2.0),  the  objective  of  setting  up  Poshan  Vatikas  is  to  meet  the important gaps in diversity of diets by providing different green vegetables, fruits, nuts, herbs/medicinal herbs and vegetables round the year. Poshan Vatika also helps in introducing healthy eating practices and promote diet diversity to address malnutrition.

These can be set up in space in Anganwadi Centers (AWCs), Panchayat areas, vacant lands  of  village  or  any  other  patch  of  community/government  land  available  in  the locality etc. These Poshan Vatikas also act as a demonstration activity site for children to  enhance  their  knowledge  on  plants  and  their  growth  process.  The  process  of running  of  Poshan  Vatika  has  been  left  to  States/UTs  to  devise  guidelines  for  the management and distribution suitable to the local conditions.

Under this mission, District Nutrition Committee headed by District Collector has been mandated to oversee the sustainable development of Poshan Vatikas in convergence with the local Department of Forest, Agriculture, Horticulture, PRIs, Rural Development and AYUSH.

During Poshan Pakhwada 2021, in collaboration with M/o Ayush, 1.10 lakh medicinal plants  were  planted  in  21  districts  in  6  States  of  Uttar  Pradesh,  Madhya  Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh and Mizoram.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3577 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-21
Subject: Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Clusters
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Sribharat Mathukumilli

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3577

ANSWERED ON 21/03/2025

## SHIPBUILDING AND SHIP REPAIR CLUSTERS

3577. SHRI SRIBHARAT MATHUKUMILLI:

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

(a) the details of shipbuilding and ship repair clusters approved across the country; (b)  the  specific  details  of  the  clusters  approved  in  the  State  of  Andhra  Pradesh, including the expected investment and employment opportunities likely to be created; (c)  the  details  of  major  upcoming  investments aimed  at increasing container handling capacity and employment generation at the ports of Andhra Pradesh; (d) the details of key shipbuilding and repair companies establishing facilities within the shipbuilding and repair clusters in the said State; and

- (e) the details of the ongoing and planned projects by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in the said State?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e)  Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has developed the International Ship Repair Facility  (ISRF)  at  Willington  Island,  Kochi.  ISRF  was  inaugurated  by  Hon'ble  Prime Minister of India on 17.01.2024 and the facility has commenced Ship Repair activities. No  shipbuilding  and  ship  repair  cluster  has  been  approved  in  the  State  of  Andhra Pradesh.Vishakhapatnam  Port  Authority  (VPA)  has  the  deepest  container  terminal among the  Major  Ports  operated  by  M/s  VisakhaTerminal  Private  Ltd.    M/s.  Visakha Container Terminal Pvt Ltd. has augmented its annual Container throughput capacity from  0.6 million TEU's to 1.01 million TEU.  Further,Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) is building 01 No. 60T BP Tug for the VPA.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3574 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-21
Subject: Allotment of Land for SDM Court in Rajasthan
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Shri Rajkumar Roat

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3574

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 21 st MARCH,2025

## Allotment of Land for SDM Court in Rajasthan

## 3574. Shri Rajkumar Roat:

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

(a) the details of land allotted to the approved Sub-Divisional (upkhand) Magistrate Court Chikhli by the Government of Rajasthan in Dungarpur district during the financial year 2023-24;

(b) the date on which financial approval has been issued along with the amount of funds approved;

(c) whether it is a fact that the construction work of the said court has not yet started and if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

(d) whether a demand has been made for the operation of a camp court till the court building is constructed and if so, the details thereof; and

(e) whether the Union Government is likely to intervene in this matter and help in starting the construction work of the Sub-Divisional Court Chikhli?

## 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 (e) : As per information provided by the Department of Revenue, Government of Rajasthan, there has been no

announcement in the budget year 2023, in respect of SubDivisional(Upkhand) Magistrate Court, Chikhli, District Dungarpur, Rajasthan. However, in the budget year 2014-15, an amount of Rs.199.76 lakhs was approved for the construction of Sub Divisional office building at Chikhli, Dungarpur. A piece of land measuring 0.8090 ha was allotted for the same. The construction of the building was completed in the year 2016-17 and the office of Sub Divisional Magistrate Court has been functioning from the premises since the year 2020.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3569 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-21
Subject: National Litigation Policy
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Shri Sudama Prasad

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW & JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3569 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 21 ST MARCH, 2025

## National Litigation Policy

3569. Shri Sudama Prasad:

Will the Minister of LAWANDJUSTICE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government intends to introduce the National Litigation Policy (NLP) as part of its judicial reform, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether the Ministry has conducted any assessment on the issue that the Government litigation contributes to judicial backlog, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the details of time-bound action plans for implementation of the National Litigation Policy?

## 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)

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- (a) and (c) A final decision on National Litigation Policy has not yet been made.
- (b) The Ministry has not conducted a specific assessment regarding the impact of government litigation on judicial backlog. However, it has developed the Legal Information Management and Briefing System (LIMBS), a web-based

portal designed to effectively monitor court cases involving the Union of India. According to data from the LIMBS portal, which is updated by 53 user Ministries/Departments, the number of cases across various Courts/Tribunals in which the Union of India is a party is as follows:

| COURT WISE PENDING CASES AS ON MARCH18, 2025   | COURT WISE PENDING CASES AS ON MARCH18, 2025   |
|------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|
| Supreme Court                                  | 19,442                                         |
| High Court                                     | 2,68,645                                       |
| Tribunals                                      | 2,80,650                                       |
| Lower Court                                    | 1,58,164                                       |
| Total                                          | 7,26,901                                       |

Additionally, data from the National Judicial Data Grid indicates that there are over 5 crore pending cases across different Courts/Tribunals in the country. Therefore, government litigation may not be considered a major contributor to the judicial backlog.

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