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Lok Sabha Question No. 3010 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Restriction on Political Largesse and Freebies
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Prof. Sougata Ray

(a) : No.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3010

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 09 th  AUGUST, 2024

## Restriction on Political Largesse and Freebies

3010.  Prof. Sougata Ray:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  restrict  the  nonproductive  political  largesse  and  freebies  to  the  public  on  the  eve  of elections;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  noticed  that  a  large  number/items  of gifts/contributions  are  being  distributed  to  canvass  for  votes  in  the country;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  check/control  such  types  of offers?

## 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)

(b): Does not arise.

(c)  to  (e):  The  Election  Commission  of  India  has  informed  that  in compliance of the direction of Hon'ble Supreme Court's judgement dated 5 th July,  2013  in  SLP  (C)  No.  21455  of  2008,  part  VIII-'Guidelines  on Election Manifesto" was added in the Model Code of Conduct of Political Parties  and Candidates, which inter-alia provides that  in  the  interest  of transparency, level playing field and credibility of promises, it is expected that the election manifesto also reflect the rationale for the promises and broadly indicate the ways and means to meet the financial requirement for it.

Further,  for  violation  of  provisions  of  Model  Code  of  Conduct, Corrupt  Practices  and  Offenses  related  to  elections,  there  are  penal provisions  under  section  123  of  the  Representation  of  the  People  Act, 1951 and sections 170 and 173 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3009 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Telemedicine Services
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Dr. Gumma Thanuja Rani

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 3009 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.08.2024

## TELEMEDICINE SERVICES

## 3009. DR. GUMMA THANUJA RANI:

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

- (a) whether the Government has implemented any schemes to promote telemedicine in the country especially in rural and remote areas;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government has formulated any guidelines for regulation of telemedicine services in the country;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) the total budget allocation and spending towards telemedicine during the last three years?

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

- (a) to (e) Yes, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has implemented a telemedicine service known as national telemedicine service (eSanjeevani) and details thereof is as under :
- I. eSanjeevani AB-AAM: It is a provider-to-provider telemedicine system, launched in November 2019 and is based on hub and spoke model.
- II. eSanjeevani OPD: It is a patient-to-provider telemedicine system, launched in April 2020, to enable citizens to get outpatient services in the confines of their homes to provide safe provider-to-patient consultations.

Yes, the Government has formulated Telemedicine Practice Guidelines for regulation of telemedicine services (eSanjeevani).

The budget allocation and spending towards telemedicine during the last three years are as below :

| Financial year   | Project Allocation (Rs. in Lakhs)   |   Expenditure (Rs. in Lakhs) |
|------------------|-------------------------------------|------------------------------|
| 2021-2022        | 5425.00                             |                       608.88 |
| 2022-2023        | 0.00*                               |                      2637.79 |
| 2023-2024        | 2444.70                             |                      2508.13 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 3008 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Nursing Colleges
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Y S Avinash Reddy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3008 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9th AUGUST, 2024

## NURSING COLLEGES

## 3008: SHRI Y S AVINASH REDDY

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a)whether there are no nursing colleges in 40 per cent of districts across the country and around 42% of nursing institutions are clustered in five southern States, while three western States have around 17% and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government has attempted to balance the regional disparity with a scheme to allocate 157 new nursing colleges in medical colleges by April 2025, along with providing short term training for nurses; and

(c) the corrective steps taken by the Government in this regard?

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

( a) to (c) As informed by Indian Nursing Council, there are 5150 nursing institutes in the country including 781 Government institutes. The distribution of nursing colleges/institutes is attributed to various geographical and socio economic factors influencing the availability and accessibility of nursing education in different regions of the country.

Establishment of 157 nursing colleges has been announced in the budget speech 2023-24 in medical colleges which have been approved under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for 'Establishment of new Medical College attached with existing district/referral hospital'.

The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare administers a Central Sector Scheme of 'Development of Nursing services' . Under this scheme, a financial assistance of Rs. 2,28,500/- per course for a duration of 7 days for 30 participants is provided.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3007 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: AYUSH in Tribal Areas
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Dr. Manna Lal Rawat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-3007 FOR 09.08.2024

## AYUSH IN TRIBAL AREAS

## 3007. Dr. MANNA LAL RAWAT:

Will the Minister of Ayush be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposes to set up a regulatory body/institution for the schools and institutes imparting Yoga and Naturopathy education in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof including in tribal dominated regions, State/UT-wise;

(c) if not, the reasons therefor and the future plan of the Government in this regard; and

(d) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government for advancement and promotion of Yoga and Naturopathy experts in rural and tribal regions of the country including the State of Rajasthan?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

(a) to (d): At present, there is no regulatory body for the schools and institutions imparting education in the field of Yoga and Naturopathy in the country. However, Ministry of Ayush has  institutions  imparting  education/research  in  the  field  of  Yoga  and  Naturopathy  in  the country  namely  Morarji  Desai  National  Institute  of  Yoga  (MDNIY),  New  Delhi,  Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN), New Delhi and National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN), Pune. MDNIY provides various courses for Yoga Education. CCRYN is the apex body for research and development in the Yoga and Naturopathy systems. NIN, a premier  institute  for  Naturopathy,  organizes  various  activities  related  to  Naturopathy  and Yoga.  The  activities  and  programs  of  MDNIY,  CCRYN  and  NIN  are  available  on  the websites i.e. yogamdniy.nic.in, www.ccryn.gov.in and ninpune.ayush.gov.in respectively.

Also,  National  Institute  of  Naturopathy  (NIN),  Pune  with  the  help  of  Tribal  Development Department,  Government  of  Maharashtra  has  setup  a  full-fledged  Yoga  and  Naturopathy Hospital to cater the needs of Tribal people, at Gohe Budruk, Ambegaon, Pune.

In addition, the Ministry is implementing the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National Ayush Mission (NAM) through State/UT Governments for development & promotion of different Ayush  systems  in  the  country  including  Yoga  &  Naturopathy  and  providing  financial assistance  to  them  as  per  the  proposals  received  in  their  State  Annual  Action  Plans (SAAPs). State/UT  Governments  may  avail  financial  assistance  by  submitting  proposals through  State  Annual  Action  Plans  (SAAPs)  as  per  the  NAM  guidelines.  Under  National Ayush Mission (NAM), Ministry of Ayush is implementing the operationalization of 12,500 Ayush  Health  and  Wellness  Centers  (HWCs)  through  State/UT  Governments  including Rajasthan.  At  these  Ayush  HWCs,  Yoga  is  being  taught  to  the  public  including  rural  and tribal  people  for  general  health  promotion  as  community-based  intervention  by  qualified Yoga Instructors.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3004 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Medical facilities in Daman and Diu
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Patel Umeshbhai Babubhai

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3004 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 9 TH AUGUST, 2024

## 'MEDICALFACILITIES IN DAMAN AND DIU'

## 3004 SHRI PATEL UMESHBHAI BABUBHAI :

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the medical facilities in the Union Territory of Daman and Diu are inadequate and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the patients are being charged money for treatment in the Government health centres/wellness centres; and
- (c) if so, the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to address the said problem and to provide free treatment to the people?

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

(a) to (c) : Public Health & Hospital is a State subject and its implementation and provision of medical facilities primarily lies with the State Government. However, Central Government through the National Health Mission (NHM) provides technical and financial support to States/UTs to strengthen public healthcare system based on the proposals received in the form of Program Implementation Plans (PIPs). The number of Sub-Centres, Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and Community Health Centres (CHCs) functioning in Rural and Urban areas of the UT of Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, as on 31 st March 2022 are as under:

| Sub Centres   | Sub Centres   | PHCs   | PHCs   | CHCs   | CHCs   |
|---------------|---------------|--------|--------|--------|--------|
| Rural         | Urban         | Rural  | Urban  | Rural  | Urban  |
| 94            | 3             | 12     | 2      | 3      | 1      |

Futher, to ensure the availability of essential drugs and reduce the out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE) of the patients visiting public health facilities, the Government rolled out the Free Drugs Service Initiative and Free Diagnostics Services Initiative under the NHM in 2015. The initiative supplements the State's efforts to ensure the availability of free medicines and diagnostics to healthcare seekers at District Hospital and below-level facilities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3001 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: National Litigation Policy
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Shri Shafi Parambil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE

## DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3001

## ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 09 TH  August 2024

## National Litigation Policy

## 3001. Shri Shafi Parambil:

Will the Minister of Law and Justice be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the specific goals and timelines set in the recently enacted National LitigationPolicy;
- (b)  the  manner  in  which  the  Government  intends  to  ensure  its  effective implementation;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  conducted  a  thorough  assessment  of current  litigation  backlogs  and  the  effectiveness  of  prior  policies  in reducing judicial delays, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  the  extent  and  form  of  expert  and  public  consultation  undertaken  to formulate this policy?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENT AFFAIRS

(SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

- (a) to (d) The National Litigation Policy has not been enacted.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3000 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Labelling of Gluten-free Products
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Thiru Dr. S Jagathratchakan

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3000 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9TH AUGUST, 2024

## LABELLING OF GLUTEN-FREE PRODUCTS

## 3000. SHRI S JAGATHRATCHAKAN:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is cognizant that accurate labelling of gluten-free products is crucial to managing celiac disease and ensuring the wellbeing of the patients as even traces of gluten in foodstuffs can trigger adverse reactions in them;

- (b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the initiatives that are proposed to be taken by the Government to ensure that the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) advocate greater transparency and adherence to regulatory standards in gluten-free labelling in the country?

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

## WELFARE (SMT. ANUPRIYAPATEL)

(a) to (c): The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Guidelines on Diagnosis and Management of Celiac Disease in India, 2016 emphasize on avoidance of gluten in diet for management of celiac disease. The guideline recommends caregivers of Celiac Disease patients to buy foods that are labelled as gluten-free as unlabelled foods may be contaminated with wheat.

To ensure the accurate labelling of gluten free products, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has notified the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020. These regulations prescribes that the term "Gluten Free" shall be printed in the immediate proximity of the name of the product in the case of products described in regulation 2.14 ('Gluten Free Food') of the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011. Further, in case any gluten free product is manufactured in a plant where gluten containing products are also manufactured this shall be declared on the label as 'Processed in a plant where gluten containing products are manufactured'. All food articles have to conform to the prescribed quality and safety standards laid down under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and Rules & Regulations including Food

Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2997 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Death in Attapadi in Kerala
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri V K Sreekandan

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2997 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 th AUGUST, 2024

## DEATH IN ATTAPADI IN KERALA

## 2997: SHRI V K SREEKANDAN:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has proposed any special package to Attapadi in Palakkad district in the State of Kerala witnessing human deaths on account of many diseases in the recent past;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard;
- (c) whether it is a fact that more medical and other infrastructures are required to meet the emergency situations in the said areas; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (d): Under National Health Mission, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare provides financial and technical support to States/UTs including Kerala to strengthen their healthcare systems based on the requirements posed by them in their Programme Implementation Plans (PIPs) within their overall resource envelope.

Under National Health Mission (NHM), State of Kerala has been accorded approval of Rs. 2038.04 Crores for the Financial Year (FY) 2024-25 and Rs. 2062.16 Crores for the FY 2025 -26.

Under Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM), the State of Kerala has been accorded approval for an overall amount of Rs. 404.63 Crores from FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26. One Integrated Public Health lab (IPHL) with the financial allocation of Rs. 1.25 crore in FY 2022-23 and one 100 bedded Critical Care Block (CCB) with the financial allocation of Rs. 40.05 crores in FY 2025-26 has been approved for Palakkad District.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2994 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Rehabilitation of Indians Returning from GCC Countries
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Dr. M P Abdussamad Samadani

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 2994

ANSWERED ON- 09/08/2024

## REHABILITATION OF INDIANS RETURNING FROM GCC COUNTRIES

2994. DR. M P ABDUSSAMAD SAMADANI

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

(a) whether the Government is aware of the challenges faced in the rehabilitation of expatriates returning from GCC countries and assisting them in their resettlement;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government have any plan to implement welfare and social security schemes, including pensions, for these expatriates on their return to India; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a to d) The Government  accords the highest priority to the welfare and safety   of   Indian   nationals   abroad   including   providing   necessary

assistance   to   distressed   Indians   overseas.   The   responsibility   of resettlement of the returnees rests with the State Governments, from where the emigrants have gone overseas. Various State Governments have developed ways and means to rehabilitate workers returned from GCC countries.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2992 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: New Visa Centres
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Dr. Jayanta Kumar Roy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-2992

ANSWERED ON- 09/08/2024

NEW VISA CENTRES

2992. DR. DR JAYANTA KUMAR ROY

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

(a) the number of Visa centres presently working in West Bengal;

(b) whether the Government has any proposal to set up new Visa centre in West Bengal particularly in North Bengal; and

(c) 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 c) Opening of visa centres of foreign countries is a sovereign matter the   respective   countries.   The   Government   continuously   takes   up required issues related to issuance of visas to Indian nationals by foreign countries, with the respective Governments through bilateral dialogues/ engagements.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 260 (STARRED), answered on 2024-08-08
Subject: Repair Work on NHs in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Dr. Thirumaavalavan Tholkappiyan

be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  number  of  proposals  for  repair  work  of  National  Highways (NHs) received from Tamil Nadu during the last three years and the current year;
- (b)  the  details  of  the  highways  for  which  repair  work  has  been approved and work undertaken and completed;
- (c) the amount of funds released for the said purpose, location-wise; and
- (d)  the  other  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  initiate  the  repair
- work where it has not been approved?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

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

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 260 ANSWERED ON 8 TH  AUGUST, 2024

Repair Work on NHs in Tamil Nadu

*260     Dr. Thirumaavalavan Tholkappiyan:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA  STARRED  QUESTION  NO.  260  TO  BE  ANSWERED  ON  08 TH AUGUST, 2024 ASKED BY DR. THIRUMAAVALAVAN THOLKAPPIYAN

REGARDING 'REPAIR WORK ON NHS IN TAMIL NADU': (a) to (b) Total of 57 proposals amounting to Rs. 736.36 crore have been received and approved for repairing of 940.22 km of National Highways (NHs) including bypassed portion, covering works of Flood Damage repair (FDR), Ordinary Repair (OR), Periodic Renewal (PR), One-time  improvement,  Short  Term  Maintenance  contract  (STMC) and  Performance  Based  Maintenance  Contract  (PBMC)  in  Tamil Nadu during the last three years. (c)  Funds  are  not  allocated  location-wise  but  agency-wise.   Total expenditure of Rs.1076 crore was incurred by two agencies namely, National  Highways  Authority  of  India  (NHAI)  and  State's  Public Works Department during last three years in Maintenance & Repair of National Highways in Tamil Nadu.

(d) It is the responsibility of the contractor/concessionaire to keep the road under construction/operation in traffic worthy condition till Defect Liability Period/Concession period. In other stretches, Ministry has issued Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for maintenance of those stretches which are neither under construction nor under maintenance/Defect Liability Period, through Short  Term  Maintenance  contract  (STMC)  and  Performance  Based Maintenance Contract (PBMC).

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