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Lok Sabha Question No. 274 (STARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Added Sugar in Baby Food
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Smt. Kanimozhi Karunanidhi

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

## LOKSABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 274 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 13 TH DECEMBER, 2024

## ADDED SUGAR IN BABYFOOD

## *274. SMT. KANIMOZHI KARUNANIDHI:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the recent report by a Swiss NGO alleging that Cerelac, a wheat-based baby product of Nestle which is sold in India for six-month-old babies contains 2.7 grams of added sugar per serving whereas the same product in the UK and Germany is sold without added sugar and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the stand of Government on this matter given that World Health Organisation (WHO) advises against introducing added sugar before the age of two to prevent risks like obesity and chronic diseases;
- (c) the measures taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to regulate added sugar levels in baby food products available in the country;
- (d) whether the Government has any plans to frame guidelines or establish standards for added sugar in baby foods to align with global health recommendations; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## (SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)

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

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 274 FOR 13 TH DECEMBER, 2024

(a) to (e) The Food Safety and Standards (Foods for Infant Nutrition) Regulations, 2020 prescribes the standards for different categories of Infant food and formulae. The limits specified for sugars in infant food products in the Food Safety and Standards (Foods for Infant Nutrition) Regulations, 2020 is at par with the global standards namely Codex Alimentarius Commission, which takes into account the recommendation of World Health Organization (WHO) while setting food standards.

On the basis of media report, suo moto cognizance was taken by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) about a report by the Swiss NGO regarding added sugar in wheat based baby product. Inspections were conducted on 29.04.2024 and 30.04.2024, at manufacturing sites engaged in production of the said Infant Food Product in the country. Based on scrutiny of the product, added sugar per serving was found to be in compliance with the provisions under Food Safety and Standards (Foods for Infant Nutrition) Regulations, 2020.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 269 (STARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Quack/Fake Doctors
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Eswarasamy K

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

## LOKSABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 269 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 13 TH DECEMBER, 2024

## QUACK/FAKE DOCTORS

## *269. SHRI ESWARASAMY K:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that there are still thousands of quack/fake doctors practicing medicine illegally in many parts of the country, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether these quacks have acquired some professional degree/diplomas to practice medicine, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has set up any machinery to keep a check and punish these quacks; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## (SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)

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

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 269 FOR 13 TH DECEMBER, 2024

(a) to (d) Section 34 of the National Medical Commission (NMC) Act, 2019, prohibits a person other than a medical practitioner enrolled in the State/National Register, to practice medicine as a qualified medical practitioner. Any person who contravenes, punishment of imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or with a fine which may extend to Rs.5 Lakh or both is also prescribed under the Act.

As informed by NMC, all State Medical Councils and in-charge of medical education of all States/UTs, were requested to appoint an officer to file complaints before the Hon ' ble Court or any other concerned authority to take appropriate action against quacks as per law.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3218 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Data on Emigrants going Abroad
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Shafi Parambil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 3218 ANSWERED ON- 13/12/2024 DATA ON EMIGRANTS GOING ABROAD

## 3218. SHRI SHAFI PARAMBIL

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

- (a)   whether the Government has the latest data on the emigrants going abroad for studies and overseas employment;
- (b)   if   so,   the   details   thereof   along   with   the   methodology   adopted   for capturing and compiling the data on emigrants;

(c) whether the Government has initiated any orientation programmes for those willing to go abroad; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

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

## (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a   &   b)  Ministry   maintains   data   in   respect   of   Indian   workers,   holding Emigration Check Required (ECR) passports, proceeding for employment overseas through e-Migrate portal to any of the 18 notified ECR category countries. The data regarding migration of such Indian workers to these ECR countries during the last 5 years is as follows:

| Year                      | Number of Emigration Clearance granted   |
|---------------------------|------------------------------------------|
| 2024 (till 1 st December) | 3,55,851                                 |
| 2023                      | 3,98,317                                 |
| 2022                      | 3,73,435                                 |
| 2021                      | 1,32,675                                 |
| 2020                      | 94,145                                   |

Data on Indian students abroad is collated on the basis of inputs received from  Indian   Missions/Consulates   abroad.   Missions/Consulates   gather   this data based on the Indian students abroad registering on their websites. As per information available, approx 1.33 million Indian students are pursuing higher education abroad, as of January 2024.

(c   &   d)  The   Pre-Departure   Orientation   Training   (PDOT)   Programme   was launched by the Ministry of External Affairs in January, 2018 under the Pravasi Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PKVY) which is aimed at enhancing skill set

of Indian emigrant workers going abroad especially to Gulf and other ECR countries. Under this programme, the emigrant workers are given one day free of cost orientation training to help them to understand local laws and regulations, culture, tradition, language etc of the destination country. The training also provides an opportunity to sensitize the emigrant workers about the pathways to safe and legal migration and brief them about various welfare schemes and initiatives of the Government of India such as Indian Community   Welfare   Fund   (ICWF),   Pravasi   Bhartiya   Bima   Yojna   (PBBY), MADAD Portal etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3217 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Green Tug Transition Programme
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Rajesh Verma, Shri Dushyant Singh, Shri Naresh Ganpat Mhaske, Dr. Shrikant Eknath Shinde, Smt. Shambhavi

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3217

## ANSWERED ON 13.12.2024

## GREEN TUG TRANSITION PROGRAMME

3217.  SHRI DUSHYANT SINGH: SHRI RAJESH VERMA: SMT. SHAMBHAVI: SHRI NARESH GANPAT MHASKE: DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE:

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

- (a)  the steps taken by the Government for transition to greener and more sustainable alternatives in maritime sector in the country since January, 2021;
- (b)  the  amount  allocated  and  disbursed  for  the  Green  Tug  Transition  Programme (GTTP) for the FY- 2024-25;
- (c)  the  details  of  the  conventional  fuel-based  harbour  tugs  identified  for  transition  to greener and more sustainable alternatives under the GTTP in the next five years;
- (d) whether the Government is considering expanding the aforementioned programme to include other components in the next ten years, if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  the  details  of  the  anticipated  environmental  benefits  of  the  Green  Tug  Transition Programme in  terms  of  reducing  carbon  emissions,  air  pollution  and  dependence  on fossil fuels 79 and the manner this transition is likely to support India's commitment to international climate agreements, such as the Paris Agreement?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) &(b)  The  Ministry  of  Ports,  Shipping  and  Waterways  launched  the  HaritSagar Green  Port guidelines to provide a framework to Major Ports for sustainable development and reduction in carbon footprint through various green initiatives at Major Ports. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has not disbursed any funds for the Green  Tug  Transition  Programme  (GTTP)  for  FY  2024-25,  as  the  GTTP  intend  to utilized the ports own resources.

(c) to  (e)  GTTP  aims  to  transition  at  least  30%  of  the  operational  tug  fleet  (both owned and chartered)  at  all  Major  Ports  to  greener  and  more  sustainable  alternative fuels  by  2030.    GTTP  is  envisaged  to  be  implemented  in  a  phased  manner  with completion scheduled by 2040 to facilitate a seamless transition of the Harbor tug fleet in  the  Ports  in  India  from  existing  diesel  fueled  tugs  to  green  tugs.  It  will  help  reduce carbon emissions, support the Paris Agreement, and contribute to  achieving  net-zero GHG emissions in the shipping sector.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3214 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Contract Workers in RML Hospital
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Raja Ram Singh

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3214 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH DECEMBEER, 2024

## CONTRACTWORKERS IN RMLHOSPITAL

## 3214. SHRI RAJA RAM SINGH :

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is aware of the fact that services of contract workers engaged directly by Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi including 16 LDCs since 2010-2011 have been terminated despite having served for 12-15 years (including during COVID pandemic) and during pendency of industrial dispute;

(b) if so, the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to give relief to these employees by means of reinstatement/regularization of services;

(c) whether the Government is aware of the fact that services of contractual nurses employed by Dr. RML Hospital, New Delhi, working since 2010-2011 have been terminated despite having served for 12-15 years (including during COVID pandemic); and

(d) if so, whether the Government is inclined to reinstate/regularize the services of these contractual nurses in Dr. RML Hospital/any other Central Government health institution in Delhi?

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

(a) to (d): 16 Lower Division Clerks (LDCs) were engaged by Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital (Dr RMLH) on contract basis as a stop-gap arrangement purely on temporary basis in the year 2010 and 2011 and their engagement was extended from time to time against sanctioned and vacant posts of LDCs. Their services were terminated in the year 2022 on filling up of the posts on regular appointment basis. Similarly, services of some contractual Nursing Officers were terminated in the year 2022 on filling up of posts on regular appointment basis. There is no proposal under consideration of this Ministry for re-engagement/regularization of such contractual employees.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3211 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Crèches in Anganwadi
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Darshan Singh Choudhary

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3211 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.12.2024

## CRÈCHES IN ANGANWADI

## †3211.  SHRI DARSHAN SINGH CHOUDHARY:

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

- (a)         whether  the  Government  is  aiming  at  establishing  crèches  in  Anganwadi centres across the country;
- (b)         if so, the steps taken by the Government to achieve the said target; and
- (c)         the number of crèches approved by the Government along with the time by which the remaining crèches are likely to be approved?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c):  Anganwadi centres are the world's largest childcare institutions dedicated to providing essential care and support to children ensuring delivery of care facilities till the last mile. In a first of its kind approach, the Ministry through Palna scheme has extended the services of childcare through Anganwadi cum Crèche (AWCC). This will ensure whole day childcare support ensuring their well-being in a safe and secure environment. The objective of Palna is to provide quality crèche facility in safe and secure environment for children (from ages 6 months - 6 years), nutritional support, health  and  cognitive  development  of  children,  growth  monitoring  &  immunization. Crèche  facilities  under  Palna  are  provided  to  all  mothers,  irrespective  of  their employment status.

As  part  of  the  umbrella  'Mission  Shakti',  a  total  of  17,000  Anganwadi-cumCreches (AWCCs) have been approved for establishment under Palna scheme, during the 15 th Finance Commission Cycle (i.e. upto FY 2025-26). Proposals for establishment  and  operation  of  AWCCs  are  received  from  the  respective  State Governments/UT  Administrations,  who  are  also  responsible  for  contributing  their corresponding share for the implementation of the Scheme. As on 31.10.2024, a total of 10,609 AWCCs have been approved by the Ministry as per proposals received from various States/UTs, out of which 1,241 have been made operational by the respective States/ UTs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3210 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Digitisation of Port Operations
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Tejasvi Surya

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3210

ANSWERED ON 13.12.2024

## DIGITISATION OF PORT OPERATIONS

3210. SHRI TEJASVI SURYA:

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

## पȅन , पोत पįरवहन और जलमागŊ मंũी

- (a) whether any efforts are being made by the Government to digitize port operations under the Sagarmala Scheme;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  the  estimated  impact  that  digitization  of  port  operations  is  likely  to  have  on  port efficiency in the country?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b) Government  of  India  has  been  actively  working  on  digitizing  port operations  to  enhance  efficiency,  transparency,  and  ease  of  doing  business  in  the maritime  sector.  The  push  for  digitization  in  port  operations  is  a  part  of  the  broader "Port Modernisation' pillar under Sagarmala Programme.

To  improve  efficiency  and  transparency,Government  has  inaugurated  NLP Marine  with  a  vision  to  provide  one  stop  platform  aimed  at  connecting  all  the stakeholders of the logistics community using IT. Maritime single window(MSW) and Mercantile Marine Department(MMD) Modules in SagarSetu (NLP-Marine) have been launched. The MSW module is a cutting edge digital platform designed to revolutionize the exchange of maritime related information and documents, emphasizing harmonization and standardization for efficient data submission.

In 20 th MSDC meeting held in Goa in the month of September, 2024 , Ministry launched the National Safety in Ports Committee (NSPC) application on the National Single Window System platform. This application is developed to streamline regulatory processes, improving efficiency and reducing costs for stakeholders.

- (c) The digitization of port operations is expected to bring significant improvements in port efficiency, translating into higher productivity, cost savings, reduced turnaround times,  and  improved  supply  chain  management.  Digital  technologies  will  not  only improve  their  operational  efficiency  but  also  enhance  their  competitiveness  on  the global  stage,  facilitating  smoother  international  trade  and  boosting  the  national economy.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3205 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Cruise Terminal in Visakhapatnam
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Dr. C M Ramesh

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

## LOKSABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3205

ANSWERED ON 13.12.2024

## CRUISE TERMINAL IN VISAKHAPATNAM

3205.DR.C.M RAMESH:

Will the Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways be pleased to state:

## पȅन , पोत पįरवहन और जलमागŊ मंũी

- a) whether Cruise Terminal in Visakhapatnam which was to be completed by March, 2024 is ready for operation for cruise ships services, if so, the details thereof;
2. (b) the  original  date  of  completion  of  the  Cruise  Terminal  at  Visakhapatnam  and  the reasons for its enormous delay;
3. (c) whether  it  is  true  that  Vizag  Port  has  entered  into  MoU  with  Littoral  Cruise  Ltd.,  for cruise from Visakhapatnam to Singapore and to other places, if so, the details thereof; and
4. (d) the time by which the first cruise ship is going to start its services from Visakhapatnam Cruise Terminal in Andhra Pradesh?

## ANSWER

## MINISTRYOF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

(a)  &  (b)  The  establishment  of  cruise  terminal  in  Visakhapatnam  was  completed  on 11.08.2023.The  cruise  terminal  was  originally  scheduled  for  completion  by  April,  2023.  The delay by three months was on account of receipt of Environment Clearance and No Objection Certificate from Navy.

(c)     No.

(d)The first foreign cruise vessel "The World" was berthed on 28 th April 2024 at Visakhapatnam Cruise Terminal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3204 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Adoption of Families
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Giridhari Yadav, Shri Ramprit Mandal

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3204 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH DECEMBER, 2024

## ADOPTION OF FAMILIES

## 3204. SHRI RAMPRIT MANDAL: SHRI GIRIDHARI YADAV:

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

(a) whether the Government has issued an order for compliance of the guidelines requiring all MBBS students across the country to adopt five local families as part of their enrolment process and if so, the details thereof, indicating the details of the benefits likely to accrue to the public through the said initiative;

- (b) the manner in which the said initiative is likely to help the local families residing in places without medical colleges;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to provide any stipend to students to encourage them to participate in this initiative; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

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

(a) and (b): The Guidelines for Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) Curriculum 2024 framed by National Medical Commission provides for Family Adoption Programme (FAP) through village outreach where-in each student shall adopt minimum of three (03) families and preferably at least five (05) families.

The FAP as outlined in the CBME Curriculum, empowers families by providing them with healthcare resources, education, and support, leading to improved health outcomes and enhanced quality of life. It also fosters a sense of community responsibility and social wellbeing. These benefits inter-alia includes:

1. Improved Health Awareness
2. Access to Healthcare Services
3. Early Detection and Prevention
4. Follow-up Care
5. Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles
6. Social and Psychological Support
7. Government Health Program Integration
8. Sanitation and Environmental Health

(c) and (d): Since, the FAP is a part of the academic curriculum, there is no proposal under consideration to provide stipend to students. However, payment of stipend for medical students is maintained in Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship Regulations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3201 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Modernization of Port Infrastructure
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Naveen Jindal

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3201

ANSWERED ON 13.12.2024

## MODERNIZATION OF PORT INFRASTRUCTURE

3201. SHRI NAVEEN JINDAL:

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

## पȅन , पोत पįरवहन और जलमागŊ मंũी

(a) the details of maximum size of ships that could enter Indian ports at present vis a visglobal average; (b) whether the Government has taken/proposes to take any steps to strengthen and modernize port infrastructure across the country to facilitate berthing of larger ships; and

- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) The maximum size of ship with a draft of 18.4 meter entered in Indian Major  Ports,  which  is  comparable  to  global  ports.  Infrastructure  development  and capacity  augmentation  of  Major  Ports  is  a  continuous  process.  It  involves  the construction  of  new  berths  and  terminals,  mechanization  of  existing  berths  and terminals, capital dredging for deepening of drafts for handling larger vessels of new generation.  With  the  development  of  New  Vadhavan  Port  in  Maharashtra  with container handling capacity of 23.2 Million TEUs per annum, Outer Harbour Project at  V.O.  Chidambaranar  Port  in  Tamilnadu  with  container  handling  capacity  of  4 Million TEUs per annum and Container Terminal Development project at Tuna Tekra at  Deendayal Port in Gujarat with container handling capacity of 2.19 Million TEUs per  annum,  the  country  would  be  able  to  handle  the  new  generation  mega  size vessel.

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