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Lok Sabha Question No. 3198 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Evaluation Mechanism  for the Performance of Government Lawyers
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Shri Parshottambhai Rupala

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

## Lok Sabha

## Unstarred Question No. 3198

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 13 th  December 2024

## Evaluation Mechanism for the Performance of Government Lawyers

3198. Shri Parshottambhai Rupala :

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

- (a) whether the steps have been taken to establish a consistent and comprehensive monitoring/evaluation mechanism for the performance  of  Government  Lawyers  and  Government  empanelled Lawyers to ensure strong protection of the interest of the Government and its agencies, if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) the measures implemented to establish an online platform for all Government and agencies to upload all relevant data pertaining to each Government case?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS

## MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE; AND MINISTER OF (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

- (a) There is a system of In-charge litigations for all the courts/tribunals in country who submit monthly report with regard

to  allocation  of  cases  and  performance  of  the  Panel  Counsel  to Department  of  Legal  Affairs.  Further,  the  feedback/complaints received from Ministries/Departments against performance of panel counsel  which  are  duly  examined  and  where  any  delinquency  is found the Counsel is even removed from the panel.

(b) The Department of Legal Affairs has launched Legal Information Management and Briefing System (LIMBS) in the month of February 2016. It is a web-based application used for monitoring of all court cases involving Union of India. Further, it is innovative easy to access and is 24x7 to various Ministries/ Departments of the  Government  of  India,  its  organisations,  Law  Officers  and  the empanelled Counsels, enabling them to upload data related to cases of Union of India, pertaining to them.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3194 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Genetic Testing and Early Detection
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Dr. Dharamvira Gandhi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3194 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13th DECEMBER 2024

## GENETIC TESTING AND EARLY DETECTION

## 3194. DR. DHARAMVIRA GANDHI:

## Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- a. whether the Government is promoting prenatal and natal genetic testing as part of the strategy to manage rare diseases and if so, the details thereof;
- b. the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to make these tests accessible and affordable for all segments of the society;
- c. the plans for integrating genetic testing with early diagnostics to prevent rare diseases and improve outcomes for affected individuals;
- d. whether the Government is ensuring that such initiatives are being implemented across all regions of the country, particularly in rural and underserved areas; and
- e. if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (e) As per the National Policy for Rare Diseases (NPRD), 2021, the Government is emphasizing on the strategies for early detection and prevention of rare diseases which include Primary Prevention i.e. preventing birth of an affected child and Secondary Prevention which focuses on avoiding the birth of affected fetus (Prenatal Screening and Prenatal Diagnosis), early detection of the disorders and appropriate medical intervention i.e. New-born Screening to ameliorate or minimize the manifestations. The Government has identified 12 Centres of Excellence (CoEs), which are premier Government tertiary hospitals with facilities for diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Rare Diseases. CoEs are responsible for Screening Antenatal, Neonatal (specified disorders), High-risk Screening (Both Antenatal & in newborns and children) and Prevention by Prenatal Screening & Diagnosis. The CoEs are also given one-time financial support up to a ceiling of Rs. 5 crores for procurement of equipment as per individual centre's need for strengthening patient care services for screening, diagnosis and prevention (Prenatal diagnosis) of Rare Diseases based on a gap analysis. Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has also set up Nidan Kendras under Unique Methods of Management and treatment of Inherited Disorders (UMMID) project for genetic testing and counseling services. Such initiatives are being implemented through CoEs across the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3190 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Jobs of Safai Karamcharis in CABS
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Shri Sudama Prasad

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3190

TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 th  December, 2024

## JOBS OF SAFAI KARAMCHARIS IN CABS

3190. SHRI SUDAMA PRASAD: Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any step taken by the Government to ensure that 47 Safai Karamcharis working in Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS), Department of Defence R&D, DRDO who were terminated on 23.03.2024 are taken back to the duty as per direction of Karnataka Safai

Karamchari Commission and instruction of Regional Labour Commissioner (Central); and (b) if so, the details thereof?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI SANJAY SETH)

(a) & (b):  It is informed that 47 Safai Karamcharis were hired through a Contract. They were not the permanent Government employees. The contract expired after completion of the term as per the procedure. The new contractor had the option of appointing his workers as per the contract. He exercised the option, brought some new workers and retained some of the old workers. Hence, it is reiterated that no one has been terminated by CABS, DRDO.

DRDO had informed the Karnataka Safai Karamchri Commission that CABS, DRDO has no role in selecting the Safai Karamchari and it is the responsibility of the contractor to provide Good Service for which he has the authority to appoint workers who meet his criteria.

The new Contractor has informed the Regional Labor Commissioner (Central) that, some  of  the  old  workers  have  been  kept  in  new  contract  and  the  remaining  have  neither approached nor  submitted  letter  seeking  employment in  the  present  contract  at  the time  of commencement of the contract.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3189 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Upgradation of Community Health  Centre in Rajasthan
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Bhajan Lal Jatav

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3189 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.12.2024

## UPGRADATION OFCOMMUNITYHEALTH CENTRE IN RAJASTHAN

## 3189. SHRI BHAJAN LAL JATAV:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) the criteria fixed for upgradation of Community Health Centre into sub-district hospital and district hospital in Rajasthan;
- (b) whether there is a similar criteria for upgradation of Community Health Centre into subdistrict hospital and district hospital, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the details of the land requirements for upgradation of Community Health Centre into a sub-district hospital and district hospital respectively?

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

(a) to (c): As infomed by Government of Rajasthan, Community Health Centres (CHCs) are upgraded into sub-district hospital and district hospital based on the Bed Occupancy Rate criteria and also as per State's budget announcement regarding up-gradation of health facilities.

To improve health infrastructure and services in public health facilities, the Government of India has laid down Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) 2022. These standards include norms for services, infrastructure, human resources, diagnostics, equipment, medicines etc. The IPHS also defines population norms for establishment and upgradation of the healthcare facilities. As per IPHS, Districts with less than 5 lakh population with a functional District Hospital (DH) do not need a Sub-district hospital (SDH). Districts with populations between 5-10 lakh can have one SDH. Thereafter, one SDH for every 10 lakh population is considered for the provision of comprehensive secondary care health services.

As per IPHS guidelines, built-up area requirements for a sub-district hospital and district hospital is as follows:

|   S. No. | Health Facility   | Type    | Built-up area (in square foot) as per IPHS 2022   |
|----------|-------------------|---------|---------------------------------------------------|
|        1 | SDH               |         | 99,530                                            |
|        2 | DH                | 50 Bed  | 55,414                                            |
|        2 | DH                | 100 Bed | 1,00,606                                          |
|        2 | DH                | 200 Bed | 1,99,060                                          |
|        2 | DH                | 300 Bed | 2,74,380                                          |
|        2 | DH                | 400 Bed | 3,74,986                                          |
|        2 | DH                | 500 Bed | 4,68,867                                          |
Lok Sabha Question No. 3187 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Ayush Hospital at Palani
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Shri Sachithanantham R

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3187 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH  DECEMBER, 2024

## Ayush Hospital at Palani

3187. Shri Sachithanantham R:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to construct AYUSH hospital or wellness center under National  Ayush  Mission  at  Palani-Dindigul  district  of  Tamil  Nadu  as  Palani  district  is popular for Narabhasana, a Siddha Medicine;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYUSH (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

(a) to (c) Public Health being a State subject, construction of AYUSH hospital or wellness center at Palani-Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu comes under the purview of respective State Government. However, under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National Ayush Mission (NAM),  there  is  a  provision  of  financial  assistance  to  the  State  Government  for  the establishment  of  50/30/10  bedded  Integrated  Ayush  Hospitals  and  Ayush  educational Institution  for  which  State  Government  is  required  to  submit  their  proposal  through  State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs) as per the provisions of NAM guidelines. Further, under NAM, as per the proposals received from the State Government of Tamil Nadu through SAAPs, a new Siddha Medical College at Palani, Dindigul District has been sanctioned.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3182 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Medical College in Odisha
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Avimanyu Sethi

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3182 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 th DECEMBER 2024

## MEDICALCOLLEGE IN ODISHA

## 3182. SHRI AVIMANYU SETHI:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any plan to establish a medical college and a super speciality hospital with a fully equipped trauma care center in Bhadrak district of Odisha to improve access to quality healthcare for the region's population and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has assessed the current healthcare infrastructure gaps in Bhadrak district and the potential benefits that such an institution could bring to address critical health challenges in this underserved areas and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the timeline, funding provisions and specific facilities envisioned for the proposed medical college and super speciality hospital, if approved;
- (d) whether the Government is also likely to incorporate measures to ensure specialized medical education and training for healthcare professionals in this region; and
- (e) 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. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

(a) to (e): The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare administers a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for 'Establishment of new medical colleges attached with existing district/referral hospitals' with preference to underserved areas and aspirational districts, where there is no existing Government or private medical college. The fund sharing mechanism between the Centre and State Governments is in the ratio of 90:10 for North Eastern and Special Category States, and 60:40 for others. Under the Scheme, 07 medical colleges (Balasore, Baripada (Mayurbhanj), Bolangir, Koraput, Puri in Phase-I, Jajpur in Phase-II & Kalahandi in Phase-III) have been approved in Odisha. All the medical colleges are functional.

Besides under 'Upgradation of Government medical colleges by construction of Super Specialty Blocks' component of Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), a total of 03 projects have been approved in Odisha in Government Medical Colleges at Berhampur, Burla and Sundargarh, out of which projects at Berhampur and Burla are complete.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3180 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Establishment of ANIIMS
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Bishnu Pada Ray

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3180 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH DECEMBER, 2024

## ESTABLISHMENT OF ANIIMS

## 3180: SHRI BISHNU PADARAY:

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

- (a) the timeline set for the full-fledged establishment of Andaman & Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences (ANIIMS) in A&N Islands as per the Government of India orders; (b) the current status of the medical college in all respects including the civil work for building construction, laboratories, and procurement of medical instruments etc.; (c) the total project cost for establishment of the medical college along with the amount sanctioned and released by the Government in this regard; (d) the manner in which the cost escalation will be managed in case the work is not completed within the set time frame and within the allocated project amount; and (e) the manner in which accountability is proposed to be fixed in case of the delay in the execution of
- the said project?

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

(a) to (c): Andaman & Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences (ANIIMS) was approved under Phase-I of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for 'Establishment of New Medical Colleges attached with existing district/referral hospitals' Scheme of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India in the year 2015 at a cost of Rs.189 crores for up-gradation of the existing GB Pant Hospital-a district hospital at Sri Vijaya Puram in A&N Islands. The entire central share of

Rs.113.40 crore towards the project has been released to the UT Administration. The construction of new building in the new medical campus is likely to be completed by March, 2026. However, all labs (Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry) in the existing hospital are fully functional in an adjacent building. All the required essential equipments are available and all basic and essential tests are being done routinely.

(d) to (e): Expenditure in excess of the approved cost of the medical college will be borne by the UT Administration. Establishment of ANIIMS is a project requiring a phased approach due to the challenging terrain, geographical constraints, logistical issues, and workforce availability etc. affecting the project's progress.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3174 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Trauma Care Centres in Chhattisgarh
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Bhojraj Nag

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3174 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH DECEMBER, 2024

## TRAUMACARE CENTRES IN CHHATTISGARH

## 3174: SHRI BHOJRAJ NAG:

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

- (a) the number of Trauma Care Centres in Chhattisgarh;
- (b) the amount of funds utilized by Chhattisgarh Government in this regard during the last three years;
- (c) whether any scheme is being implemented to provide emergency facility of Trauma Care Centre in Kanker district, a Naxal affected area of Chhattisgarh; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (d): Under the 'National Programme for Prevention & Management of Trauma and Burn Injuries' (NPPMT&BI), 196 Trauma Care Facilities (TCFs) were sanctioned in Government Hospitals/ Medical Colleges across the country. Out of 196, 06 TCFs have been sanctioned in Chhattisgarh. The details of TCFs at Chhattisgarh along with unit cost are given below:

|   S. No. | Name of TCF                                          | Level   |   Unit cost including state share (Rs in Crore) |
|----------|------------------------------------------------------|---------|-------------------------------------------------|
|        1 | Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Memorial Hospital, Raipur      | II      |                                          10.272 |
|        2 | Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences, Bilaspur | II      |                                          10.272 |
|        3 | Govt. Komaldev District Hospital, Kanker             | III     |                                           4.942 |
|        4 | District Hospital, Raigarh                           | III     |                                           4.942 |
|        5 | Baliram Kashyap Memorial Medical College, Jagdalpur  | II      |                                          10.272 |
|        6 | District Hospital, Ambikapur                         | III     |                                           4.942 |

Beyond 12th Five Year Plan (FYP:2012-17), there is no provision of identification of new trauma care facilities under this Scheme. The financial support is in terms of release of the balance share of Central assistance within the total approved cost of the approved facilities/ units. As reported by Government of Chhattisgarh, no fund has been utilized during the last three years.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3172 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Development of Multi-Modal Ports
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri K Gopinath

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3172

ANSWERED ON 13.12.2024

## DEVELOPMENT OF MULTI-MODAL PORTS

3172. SHRI K GOPINATH:

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

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- (a)  whether the  Government has any  proposal to  develop multi-modal  ports in  the country, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has identified any locations in the State of Tamil Nadu
- for developing such multi modal ports and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the amount of funds earmarked and released therefor, so far?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c) The Central Government has notified and approved the development of Vadhavan Port in Maharashtra at an estimated cost of Rs. 76,000 crore. Additionally, Galathea Bay Port in Andaman and Nicobar Islands has also notified as a new Major Port.  In  the  state  of  Tamil  Nadu,  three  major  ports  are  already  in  existence,  i.e, Chennai Port Authority, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VoCPA) and Kamarajar Port  Limited.  Central  Government  has  also  approved  Outer  Harber  Terminal  at VoCPA with a capacity of 4  Million TEU at an estimated cost of Rs. 7055 croreto strengthen the nation's maritime capabilities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3164 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Performance Smart Board
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Jagdambika Pal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No- 3164

ANSWERED ON - 13/12/2024

PERFORMANCE SMART BOARD

3164. SHRI JAGDAMBIKA PAL

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

(a) whether the Government has made any efforts to share information and data regarding its various services and activities;

(b)  if so, the details thereof;

- (c)  the key characteristics of the Performance Smart Board dashboard; and

(d)   the   details   of   advancements   achieved   in   citizen   services, engagement with the diaspora, and trade and commerce upto October, 2024?

## ANSWER

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

(a to c)  Yes. The Ministry of External Affairs Smart Board, launched in 2019, provides information and data related to various services and activities of the Ministry like the number of passports issued, number of visas granted, number of pilgrims assisted, number of MOUs/Agreements signed with various countries etc. It also provides information on India's bilateral trade with various countries. The Smart Board also has details of   grants,   loans   and   capacity   building   programmes   under   India's development partnership initiatives. (d)   The Performance Smart Board has year-wise and country-wise data for citizen services, engagement with diaspora and trade and commerce. These have been organised under five modules on the Smart Board, namely (i) Development Partnership; (ii) Diaspora Engagement; (iii) Trade and Commerce; (iv) Citizen Services; (v) International Engagement. The Smart Board may be accessed at the URL - meadashboard.gov.in *****