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Lok Sabha Question No. 1016 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-08
Subject: Multi Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB)
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Vellalath Kochukrishnan Nair. Sreekandan

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1016 TO BE ANSWERED ON 8 th DECEMBER, 2023

## MULTI DRUG-RESISTANT TUBERCULOSIS (MDR-TB)

## 1016. SHRI V.K. SREEKANDAN :

## Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that Linezolid, Clofazimine and CyclosErine, the three important medicines used for treating Multi Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) have runout of stock in the State of Kerala and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether it is a fact that the State of Kerala is yet to receive these MDR-TB drugs and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether it is a fact that the Central TB Division has to supply all TB drugs and there should be a buffer stock for three months at the State level and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether it is a fact that in the past one year, there have been interruptions in TB drug supply in the State and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether it is a fact that the Central TB Division has been issuing permissions for local purchases of certain drugs, but mostly at the last minute and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

- (a) and (b) There has not been a stockout of Linezolid, Clofazimine and CyclosErine in the State of Kerala. The stock status of these drugs, in the State of Kerala, is as under:

| Item Name         | Unit of Measurement   | State Stock   |
|-------------------|-----------------------|---------------|
| Linezolid 600mg   | Tab                   | 27,681        |
| Clofazimine 100mg | Cap                   | 48,128        |
| Clofazimine 50mg  | Cap                   | 18,460        |
| CyclosErine 250mg | Cap                   | 1,00,979      |

(c) Anti-TB drugs are centrally supplied under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) and as per the norms, 3 months of buffer at State and district level is required and 2 months of buffer stock is required at the sub-district facility levels. (d) and (e) there has been regular supply of Anti-TB drugs to the State of Kerala from the central level under the NTEP throughout the year. States have been provisioned with resources for local procurement for limited quantities as and when required to meet the emergent requirements.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1015 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-08
Subject: PM-PRANAM
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1015 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 08.12.2023

## PM- PRANAM

## 1015:  SHRI SAPTAGIRI SANKAR ULAKA:

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

- (a) the  steps  taken/proposed to be taken to promote PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness  Generation, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother-Earth  (PMPRANAM);
- (b) the details of budgetary outlay and expenditure for the scheme, since its inception; and
- (c) the  details  of  subsidies  disbursed  to  States  across  the  country  under  the  said scheme so far, State-wise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS (SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA)

(a): The  Cabinet  Committee  on  Economic  Affairs  (CCEA)  in  its  meeting  held  on  28th June,  2023  has  approved  the  'PM  Programme  for  Restoration,  Awareness  Generation, Nourishment,  and  Amelioration  of  Mother-Earth  (PM-PRANAM)'.  The  initiative  aims  to complement  the  efforts  initiated  by  States/UTs  to  save  the  health  of  Mother  Earth  by promoting sustainable and  balanced  use of fertilizers, adopting alternate fertilizers, promoting organic farming and implementing resource conservation technologies. The PMPRANAM scheme is operational for a period of three years (FY 2023-24 to FY 2025-26). Guidelines  of  PM  PRANAM  have  been  circulated  to  the  States,  against  which  tentative action plan from States/UTs have been received.  Further, regular meetings are undertaken with the States/UTs for promotion of balanced use of fertilizers, use of alternate fertilizer like nano/bio/organic  fertilizers  etc.  Further,  promotion  of  PM-PRANAM  scheme  has  been included  as  one  of  the  activity  under  the  Viksit  Bharat  Sankalp  Yatra  (VBSY)  which  was launched on 15 th November, 2023. Department of Fertilizers is also promoting the scheme through different platforms.

- (b)  &  (c):      There  is  no  separate  budget  for  PM-PRANAM  scheme.    However,  savings  in subsidy on account of reduced fertilizer consumption will be passed on to the States/UTs for taking up State specific programmes.  Further, the scheme has been made operational from current  Financial  Year  (FY)  2023-24.  Savings  for  the  current  FY  2023-24  can  only  be computed after the end of current FY 2023-24.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1013 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-08
Subject: Virtual Bench of Rajasthan High Court
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Arjunlal Meena

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1013

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 8th DECEMBER, 2023

## Virtual Bench of Rajasthan High Court

1013. SHRI ARJUN LAL MEENA:

Will the MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  open  the  virtual  Bench  of  the  High Court of Rajasthan in Udaipur Parliamentary Constituency; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE; MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

(a) and (b) : No, Sir. The establishment of Virtual Bench is an administrative matter which falls strictly within the purview and domain of the respective State Governments and the concerned High Court. The Central Government as such has no direct role to play in the matter.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1009 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-08
Subject: Corruption and Malpractices in AIIMS
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Dileshwar Kamait

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1009

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 08th DECEMBER, 2023

## CORRUPTION AND MALPRACTICES IN AIIMS

## 1009. SHRI DILESHWAR KAMAIT:

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

(a) whether the Government has taken note of the complaints of widespread corruption and victimisation of patients through said practices done by the AIIMS employees, middlemen and brokers in all the AIIMS, including AIIMS, Delhi and Patna;

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the number of such middlemen/brokers identified and punished to eliminate corruption in such institutes;

(c) whether the Government has prepared any scheme to eliminate such gangs/mafias; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

(a) to (d): Vigilance Cell in all AIIMS examines and takes action in case of all complaints related to alleged corrupt practices and victimization of patients.

To eliminate victimization of patients in last two years 123 middlemen and brokers engaged in supply of medicines and medical equipments have been identified and handed over to the police by AIIMS, New Delhi. In addition, two staff were identified and charged-sheeted under Rule 14 of Central Civil Service (CCA) Rules, 1965 for charges of corruption. In AIIMS, Patna two outsourced employees were found to be engaged in corrupt activities and their services were terminated. AIIMS, Patna, Vigilance Cell has issued a Public Notice to create awareness amongst the people regarding corrupt practices.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1007 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-08
Subject: Hate Crimes against Indians
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Ramya  Haridas

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

ANSWERED ON- 08/12/2023

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-1007

## HATE CRIMES AGAINST INDIANS

1007. MS. RAMYA HARIDAS

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state :(a) whether the Government has noticed any increase in hate crimes against Indians and antiIndian activities in foreign countries in recent years; (b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps taken by Government and the Indian missions abroad to ensure the safety of Indians against such hate crimes?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN) (a to c) The Government attaches the highest priority to the safety, security and well-being of Indians in foreign countries. Our Missions and Posts remain vigilant and closely monitor any untoward incident. Such incidents are immediately taken up with the concerned authorities of the host country to ensure that the cases are properly investigated and the perpetrators are punished. These   issues   are   also   raised   during   meetings   with   Government   officials   of   the   countries concerned, including at the highest levels as appropriate. Indian Missions and Posts abroad render all possible consular assistance to the Indian nationals, whenever required. Anyone can contact the Indian Missions/Posts abroad via walk-ins, telephone, email, social media platforms like Twitter, 24x7 Helplines and Toll Free Helplines established by Missions abroad, MADAD portal, Open Houses, etc for prompt redressal of their grievances. The Government remains vigilant to developments impacting the lives of Indians abroad and takes all measures to safeguard their interests and welfare.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1005 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-08
Subject: Shortage of Staff in Indian Navy
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Deepak (Dev) Adhikari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF   MILITARY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1005

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08 th  December, 2023

## SHORTAGE OF STAFF IN INDIAN NAVY

1005. SHRI ADHIKARI DEEPAK (DEV):

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that there is a shortage of staff in Indian Navy;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  the  details  of  the  vacancies  against  the  total  sanctioned  posts  in  Indian  Navy  as  on 31.10.2023; and
- (d) the number of recruitments made in Indian Navy during the last two years?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE

(SHRI AJAY BHATT)

IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

- (a):  Yes, Sir.
- (b):  The details of shortages in the Indian Navy as on 31 st  October, 2023 are tabulated below:-
- (c):  The details of sanctioned posts and shortages of officers and sailors in the Indian Navy as on 31 st  October, 2023 are tabulated below:-
- (d):  The details of induction of officers and recruitment of sailors on the Indian Navy in the last two years are as below:-

| Category                             |   Shortage |
|--------------------------------------|------------|
| Officers (excluding Medical &Dental) |       1777 |
| Sailors                              |       9119 |

| Category                             |   Sanctioned |   Shortage |
|--------------------------------------|--------------|------------|
| Officers (excluding Medical &Dental) |        11979 |       1777 |
| Sailors                              |        76649 |       9119 |

| Year   | Number Inducted/Recruited             | Number Inducted/Recruited   | Total   |
|--------|---------------------------------------|-----------------------------|---------|
|        | Officers (excluding Medical & Dental) | Sailors                     |         |
| 2021   | 323                                   | 5547                        | 5870    |
| 2022   | 386                                   | 5171                        | 5557    |
Lok Sabha Question No. 1001 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-08
Subject: Fishing Harbour Project
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Pratap Chandra Sarangi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1001

ANSWERED ON 08.12.2023

## FISHING HARBOUR PROJECT

1001.  SHRI PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI:

Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state:

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- (a) the current developments of the Chandipur Fishing Harbour Project in Balasore;
- (b) the  timeline  by  which  the  harbour  project  is  expected  to  be  completed/fully functional;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  evaluated  the  potential  socio-economic  benefits from the development of the Chandipur Fishing Harbour Project; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DoF) accorded approval for Construction of Fishing harbour at Chandipur at a total cost of  Rs.49.94 Cr. in convergence mode by sharing of central grant equally by DoF and Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW). The first instalment of Rs. 9.989 Cr. has been released to Govt. of Odisha (GoO) with shares of DoF and MoPSW being Rs. 4.995 Cr. and Rs.4.994 Cr. respectively out of which GoO has reported utilisation of Rs. 4.995 Cr for the project.
- (b) The reported scheduled completion date is 31.12.2025.
- (c) & (d) As per the Techno-Economic Feasibility Report (TEFR), about 2512 fishermen family  and  15000  active  fishermen  are  estimated  to  be  directly  benefited  during operation of the fishing harbour.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1000 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-08
Subject: Encroachment of Land in Cantonment Areas
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Bheemrao Baswanthrao Patil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF   DEFENCE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1000

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08 th  December, 2023

## ENCROACHMENT OF LAND IN CANTONMENT AREAS

## 1000. SHRI B.B. PATIL:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

(a)  whether the Government is aware of the cases of illegal occupation/encroachment of land in cantonment areas;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  the  said  occupation/encroachments  have  been  causing  serious  operational problems;

- (d)  if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  the remedial steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

## MINISTER OF STATE

## IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(a) & (b):  Total defence land under encroachment inside Cantonments under the management of Defence Estates Organisation is about 1850 acres. During 2022-2023, encroachments have been  detected  on  defence  land  inside  Cantonments  under  management  of  Defence  Estates Organisation on an area of about 10 acres while encroachments on about 26 acres have been removed.

(c) & (d):  Army authorities have informed that encroachments which were a serious threat have been removed under provisions of Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act,  1971.  No  serious  operational  problems  have  occurred  due  to  balance  encroachments. Action as per law is initiated for removal of the encroachments.

(e):  The following steps have been taken to address the problems of encroachment: -

- (i) Regular inspection of Defence lands is carried out by the concerned offices and they are submitting annual certificates as per rules.
- (ii) Defence land records have been digitized.
- (iii) A  land  Management  System  has  been  put  in  place  wherein  GIS  layers  of encroachments have been developed which provide information on encroachments over a period of time and helps in preventing fresh encroachments.

## (SHRI AJAY BHATT)

- (iv) Defence  land  Audit  has  been  institutionalized  since  the  year  2011-12  as  a continuing process. The land audit for the year 2019-20 & 2020-21 has been completed and report for the year 2020-21 has been published.
- (v) A 'Change detection GIS tools' has been developed which provides details of encroachment over a given span of period. This tool ensures that legal action is taken against all such encroachments.
- (vi) A methodology for evaluating 'Threat of encroachment on defence land' has been devised.  Government  has  allocated funds to DGDE for construction of Boundary Walls/Fences/Pillars around defence land pockets prone to encroachments based on threat matrix.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 998 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-08
Subject: Janaushadhi Kendras in Kerala
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: M. P. Abdussamad Samadani

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 998 TO BE ANSWERED ON 8 TH  DECEMBER, 2023

## Janaushadhi Kendras in Kerala

## 998. DR. M.P. ABDUSSAMAD SAMADANI:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the increased demand for Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras in rural areas of the State of Kerala;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has any plan to increase the number of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras in the State of Kerala; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA)

(a) & (b): As on 30.11.2023, 10,006 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) have been opened across the country, of which 970 PMBJKs opened in the state of Kerala becoming the third largest State of the country having maximum number of Kendras. In terms of the sales, Kerala is at second position. Online applications have been invited across the country including Kerala. Entrepreneurs are free to open kendras as per their choice in rural as well as urban areas. For wider coverage, only 1 km distance will be maintained between two Kendras.

- (c)  & (d): There is no State/UT-wise specific target for opening of new PMBJKs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 995 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-08
Subject: Chemical Adulteration
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: D. M. Kathir Anand

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 995

ANSWERED ON 08.12.2023

## CHEMICAL ADULTERATION

## 995.    SHRI D.M. KATHIR ANAND:

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

(a)  whether the Government has taken note of the dangerous chemical adulteration and use of hazardous chemicals in farm and food products, food and protein supplements in the name of unknown foreign brands and if so, the details thereof;

- (b)   whether  any  effective  measures  have  been  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  by  the  Union Government to curb and control chemical adulteration and use of hazardous chemicals in farm and food products and to punish the perpetrators of crime;
- (c)  if so, the details thereof;
- (d)   whether  the  Government  has  adopted  various  fool  proof  systems  to  identify  and  stop chemical adulteration in food products meant for human consumption; and
- (e)   if  so,  the  details thereof  and  the effective  measures taken/proposed to be taken to raise awareness in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA)

(a) to (c):   Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has notified the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants toxins and Residues) Regulation, 2011 wherein the maximum residue limits/maximum limits for pesticides and contaminants on various food products have been prescribed based on detailed risk (safety) assessments. As per these regulations, the food products shall not exceed the prescribed maximum residue limits/maximum limits.

Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 specifies penalty provisions (including imprisonment) for Food Business Operators whose food articles are declared unsafe by virtue of violation of FSS (Contaminants, toxins and Residues) Regulations, 2011.

- (d)    To  curb  the  malpractice  of  adulteration,  the  FSS  (Food  Products  Standards  and  Food Additives) Regulation, 2011 and FSS (Prohibition and Restriction on Sales) Regulations, 2011 prescribe compositional/quality parameters for food products and provisions prohibiting use of adulterants in various food products, respectively.

(e)   FSSAI has uploaded various guidance notes on the website of FSSAI for awareness of general public, for example:

- i. Metal contamination in foods - potential risk and mitigation measure in 2020 for general awareness.
- ii. Aflatoxin - a key food safety concern
- iii. Issue of Formalin in Fish
- iv. Pesticides: Food Safety Concerns, Precautions and Safety Measures.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 994 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-08
Subject: Technology regarding In-Vitro Diagnostics
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: S. Jagathrakshakan

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 994 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08 TH DECEMBER, 2023

## TECHNOLOGYREGARDING IN-VITRO DIAGNOSTICS

## 994: SHRI S. JAGATHRAKSHAKAN:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is aware that the reduction in cost along with more accessibility, acceptability and higher levels of diagnostic precision can easily be achieved via technology adoption with regard to In-Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) sector; and

(b) if so, the details of the initiatives taken/proposed to be taken by the Government keeping in view the transformation and disruption it can effect in the current workflow regarding the laboratory, patient diagnosis and treatment along with the role of IVD manufacturers?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

(a) & (b): Indian Council of Medical research (ICMR), has established a ' Medical Device and Diagnostics Mission Secretariat ' (MDMS) at its headquarters to support and catalyze research, development and indigenous manufacturing of cost-effective medical devices and diagnostics in synergy with National Health Mission (NHM), Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness centers.

ICMR follows a multipronged approach for facilitating technology adoption for enabling accessibility, acceptability and availability of technologies in the medical device and diagnostic sector including drafting of effective policies for promoting innovation and entrepreneurship development by Medical doctors and Institutes.

It has also set-up various Centers of Excellence (CoEs) at IITs in collaboration with medical institutes for fostering technology development, with focused approach of supporting technologies aligned with national health priorities.

ICMR facilitates preclinical, clinical evaluation and Health Technology Assessment (HTA) of such cost effective indigenous technologies for facilitating technology adoption for ensuring societal impact.

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