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Lok Sabha Question No. 1110 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-08
Subject: Non-lapsable Fund for Defence Modernisation
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Amar Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1110

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08 th  December, 2023

## NON-LAPSABLE FUND FOR DEFENCE MODERNISATION

1110. DR. AMAR SINGH:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the proposal to create a non-lapsable fund for defence modernisation, a proposal that the Union Government gave an in-principle nod to way back in February 2021, still hasn't found a mention in this year's budget;
- (b) if so, the details of the corrective steps proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard; and
- (c) the initiatives proposed to be taken by the Government to raise the defence expenditure to three per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE

IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

- (a) & (b):  Articles 112-114 & 266 of the Constitution provide that no money can be spent by the Government from Consolidated Fund of India without authorization through an Annual Budget presented before the Parliament. Since authorisation under the Appropriation Act is meant for that particular financial year, the same does not allow operationalization of a Public Fund which is non-lapsable in nature. In this regard, separate mechanism is being worked out by Ministry of Finance in consultation with MoD, to explore a special dispensation to MoD to operationalize a Non-lapsable Defence Modernisation Fund.
- (c):  Defence Expenditure is the largest expenditure amongst the Central Ministries. Defence expenditure as a definite percentage of total Government Expenditure / GDP cannot be ensured considering the fact that the resource allocations are made among various competing priorities on need basis. The budgetary allocations are optimally utilized and if required, additional funds are sought at Supplementary/RE stage to ensure that urgent & critical capabilities are acquired without any compromise to operational preparedness of Defence Services.

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(SHRI AJAY BHATT)
Lok Sabha Question No. 1108 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-08
Subject: Healthcare of Tribal People
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: E. T. Mohammed Basheer

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1108 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2023

## HEALTHCARE OF TRIBALPEOPLE

## 1108. SHRI E.T. MOHAMMED BASHEER:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has analysed and monitored the backwardness and healthcare of the tribal people which affects/influences their overall well-being and development;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to revamp the existing tribal scheme in the country; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a): There are various mechanisms and survey agencies which generate data on tribal healthcare on a periodic basis. Rural Health Statistics (RHS) provides details of infrastructure and human resource in tribal areas. National Family Health Survey (NFHS) provides details on major health indicators about maternal and child health among Scheduled Tribes. Census of India provides population and household details including Tribal areas. National Sample Survey provides household surveys on various socioeconomic subjects.

The State-wise list of key indicators NFHS-5 may be extracted from below mentioned link:

http://rchiips.org/nfhs/districtfactsheet\_NFHS-5.shtml

- (b) & (c): As announced by the Government of India in the Budget 2023-24, Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) was launched by Hon'ble PM on 15 th November,2023 during the Jan Jatiya Gaurav Divas in Kunthi district of State of Jharkhand. This mission covers PVTG identified States to improve the socio-economic conditions by saturating PVTG families and habitations with basic facilities such as safe housing, clean drinking water and sanitation, improved access to education, health and nutrition, road and telecom connectivity, and sustainable livelihood opportunities. Following are the revised norms for PVTG area applicable to MoHFW:

## Norms under NHM:

|      | Existing Norms                                         | Revised Norms                                                  |
|------|--------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|
| MMUs | Provision of 4 MMUs per Tribal district.               | 10 MMUs per district in PVTG areas.                            |
| ANM  | Provision of ANM in multipurpose centres in PVTG area. | Provision of ANM in multi-purpose centres to be built by MoTA. |
Lok Sabha Question No. 1106 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-08
Subject: Indians Living in Israel
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: T. R. Paarivendhar

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

ANSWERED ON- 08/12/2023

MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-1106

## INDIANS LIVING IN ISRAEL

1106. DR. T.R. PAARIVENDHAR

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

- (a) whether the Government has maintained any data about the number of Indian Nationals including students living in Israel and Palestine as on date and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the total number of Indian Nationals who died, suffered, evacuated and deported to India in light of the prevailing security situation in Israel and Palestine; and
- (c)   the   steps   taken   by   Indian   Embassy   in   Israel/Palestine   to   assist   and   protect   Indian Nationals?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN) (a to c)  It is estimated that there are around 18,000 to 20,000 Indian nationals in Israel, including students and 11 Indian nationals in Palestine. One Indian national was injured in the Israel-Hamas conflict and she is currently recuperating.  So far, 1309 Indian nationals have returned to India in six special flights operated under Operation Ajay from Israel and we have also facilitated return of one Indian national from Palestine. The Embassy of India in Tel Aviv and Representative Office of Ramallah, are in regular communication with relevant departments and ministries in Israel and Palestine respectively and with Indian community to ensure the safety and security of all Indian nationals living there.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1103 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-08
Subject: Dental Hygienists
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Rajmohan Unnithan

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1103 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 08th DECEMBER, 2023

## DENTALHYGIENISTS

## 1103: SHRI RAJMOHAN UNNITHAN:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a)whether the Government has taken note of the fact that the services of dental hygienists are not effectively utilized in the country for dental health awareness and therefor facing great neglect across the country including Kerala and if so, the details thereof along with the reasons for not adopting changes/practices of foreign countries dental hygiene sector in India;

(b)whether as part of National Oral Health Programme the post of Dental Hygienist has been allotted in Kerala and whether the Government proposes to start a bachelor dental hygiene course on the lines of AIIMS in Kerala and if so, the details thereof;

- (c)whether the Government proposes to include a representative of Dental Hygienists in the Dental Council of India / State Dental Councils as nominated by the Government and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to rename the post of Dental Hygienist as Dental Hygiene Officer and if so, the details thereof;

(e)whether the Government has taken note that there are no dental hygienists in the dental clinics operating in Kerala under the National Health Mission; and

- (f) if so, the details thereof along with necessary steps taken in this regard?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (PROF. S. P. SINGH BAGHEL)

(a) to (f) According to Dentist Act 1948, mutatis mutandis, '' Dental Hygienist '' is not a dentist or a medical practitioner. He scales, cleans or polishes teeth, or gives instructions in Dental Hygiene. The services of Dental Hygienists are effectively utilized in the country for the job they have been recruited for.

Health is a State subject. State of Kerala has 14 Dental Hygienists under Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) which has been sanctioned under National Health Mission (NHM). However, no proposal for the post of Dental Hygienist has been received in the dental clinics operating in Kerela under National Oral Health Programme (NOHP).

All India Institute of Medical Sciences(AIIMS), New Delhi started B.Sc in Dental Hygiene in 2018 in line with the bachelor degree courses on Dental Hygiene in foreign countries. This course aims to increase high-quality Dental Hygienists workforce. A similar B.Sc course in Dental Hygiene has also commenced in other AIIMS across India.

Consequent upon enactment of National Dental Commission Act 2023, Dental Council of India shall be replaced by National Dental Commission.

The proposal to rename the post of Dental Hygienist as Dental Hygienist Officer has not been acceded to.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1102 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-08
Subject: Regional Bench of Supreme Court
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Ravi Kishan Shukla

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1102

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 08.12.2023

## Regional Bench of Supreme Court

## 1102 . SHRI RAVI KISHAN:

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

- (a) whether  litigants are facing difficulties due  to non-availability of Regional Benches of the Supreme Court;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  prepared  any  plan  to  set  up  a  Regional Bench of Supreme Court in Uttar Pradesh; and
- (d)
- if so, the details thereof?

## 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)  to  (b):Article  130  of  the  Constitution  of  India  provides  that  the  Supreme Court shall sit in Delhi or in such other place or places as the Chief Justice of India may, with the approval of the President, from time to time, appoint.

The Eleventh Law Commission in its 125 th  Report titled 'The Supreme Court  -  A  Fresh  Look',  submitted  in  1988,  reiterated  the  recommendations made  by  Tenth  Law  Commission  in  its  95 th Report  for  splitting  the  Supreme Court into two namely (i) Constitutional Court at Delhi and (ii) Court of appeal or  Federal  Court  sitting  in  North,  South,  East,  West  and  Central  India.  The Eighteenth  Law  Commission  in  its  229 th Report  had  also  suggested  that  a Constitutional Bench be set up at Delhi and four Cassation Benches be set up in the  Northern  region  at  Delhi,  Southern  region  at  Chennai/Hyderabad,  Eastern region at Kolkata and Western region at Mumbai.

The matter was referred to the Chief Justice of India, who has informed that after consideration of the matter, the Full Court in its meeting held on 18 th February, 2010, found no justification for setting up of benches of the Supreme Court  outside  Delhi.  The  Chief  Justice  of  India  had  earlier  conveyed  similar views in August, 2007.

In Writ Petition WP(C) No. 36/2016 on establishment of National Court of  Appeal,  the  Supreme  Court  vide  its  judgment  dated  13.07.2016  deemed  it proper to refer the aforementioned issue to Constitutional Bench for authoritative pronouncement. The matter is sub-judice in the Supreme Court.

(c): No sir.

(d): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1100 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-08
Subject: Vacant Posts in NEIGRIHMS
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Vincent H Pala

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1100 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08 th DECEMBER 2023

## VACANT POSTS IN NEIGRIHMS

## 1100. SHRI VINCENT H. PALA:

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

- (a) the number of posts sanctioned in North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health & Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS), Shillong as on date along with the number of posts vacant as on date;
- (b) whether a large number of doctors have left the Institute and if so, the details thereof for last five years along with the reasons therefor;
- (c) the number of regular and in-charge Directors appointed during the last ten years; and
- (d) the number and date of sitting of the Governing body held at Shillong and New Delhi?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): As informed by NEIGRIHMS, Shillong the total number of sanctioned posts in the Institute are 2026 out of which 660 posts are vacant.

Afew faculty members have left the Institute due to various reasons over a period of 5 years.

During the last ten years, 3 Regular Directors and 2 Director In-Charge were appointed in the Institute.

Till date, total 14 meetings of the Governing Council of the Institute have been held, out of which 10 meetings were held at New Delhi and 4 meetings at Shillong.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1096 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-08
Subject: Implementation of Ayushman Bharat Yojana in Uttar Pradesh
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shiromani Ram

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1096 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08 TH DECEMBER, 2023

## IMPLEMENTATION OFAYUSHMAN BHARAT YOJANAIN UTTAR PRADESH

## 1096. SHRI RAMSHIROMANI VERMA:

Will the Minister of HEALTHAND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of beneficiaries under Ayushman Bharat Scheme till date;
- (b) the number of hospitals empanelled under the said Scheme;
- (c) the number of beneficiaries extended assistance under the said Scheme in the Uttar Pradesh during the previous year along with the funds released and utilized in this regard; and
- (d) the measures being taken by the Government to include eligible beneficiaries and the beneficiaries who have remained deprived of the benefits under the said Scheme?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OFSTATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (PROF. S. P. SINGH BAGHEL)

(a) to (d): As of 2 nd December 2023, approximately 27.7 Crore beneficiaries have been verified under the scheme, and a total of 26,775 hospitals including 11,734 private hospitals have been empanelled across the country to provide healthcare services to the scheme beneficiaries.

In the State of Uttar Pradesh, Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri -Jan Arogya Yojana is being implemented in convergence with State-specific scheme - Mukhiya Mantri Jan Arogya Abhiyan (MMJAA). A total of 1.8 Crore families are eligible for healthcare benefits under the integrated scheme, of which 1.31 Crore families are supported by Central and State Governments and additional 49.22 Lakh families are supported exclusively by the State Government.

As on date a total 28.25 lakhs hospitalizations worth Rs. 4,030.8 Crore have been authorized under the scheme. In FY 2022-23, 8.43 lakh hospital admissions worth Rs. 1,289.9 Crore have been authorized under the scheme. With respect to the funds released, a total amount of Rs.1,504.7 Crore has been released as part of the Central share of funds to the State since inception of the scheme. Out of this Rs. 501.78 Crore has been released in the FY 2022-23.

Over last five years, various initiatives have been undertaken to ensure that the benefit of the scheme reaches the last mile. In order to ensure that eligible beneficiaries get covered under the scheme, States which have not been able to identify eligible beneficiaries as per SECC database, have been provided flexibility to use non-SECC database to identify leftover (unverified) SECC beneficiaries. This flexibility to States/UTs will ensure that all eligible beneficiaries are covered under the scheme. Further, efforts have been made to saturate Ayushman Cards in the State; through Aapke Dwar Ayushman (ADA) campaign, Ayushman Bhava initiative and Android based ' Ayushman App ' .

The date base of various welfare schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, National Food Security Act (NFSA) etc. has been used to enrich the SECC beneficiary database.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1095 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-08
Subject: Medical College in Karaikal, Puducherry
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Vaithilingam Ve.

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1095 TO BE ANSWERED ON 8TH DECEMBER, 2023

## MEDICALCOLLEGE IN KARAIKAL, PUDUCHERRY

## 1095. SHRI VE. VAITHILINGAM:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to establish a Medical College in Karaikal district, Puducherry;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to extend special assistance to the UT administration for establishing a Medical College in Karaikal district; 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): The UT of Puducherry has a total of 09 medical colleges (2 Government & 7 Private) with an annual intake of 1830 MBBS seats (380 Government and 1450 private) including one private medical colleges at Karaikal with an intake capacity of 150 MBBS seats. 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, all the envisaged 157 Government medical colleges have already been approved in three phases.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1093 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-08
Subject: Awareness of Legal Process in Ladakh
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Jamyang Tsering Namgyal

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-1093 ANSWERED ON 08.12.2023

## AWARENESS OF LEGAL PROCESS IN LADAKH

## 1093. SHRI JAMYANG TSERING NAMGYAL:

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

- (a) whether the Government strives to create awareness about the process of law and justice in  rural  villages  of  UT  of  Ladakh  through  campaign/Television  programme/digital platform or any other methods;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether Government has identified the areas where people needs maximum awareness about legal process;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether  Government  proposes  to  increase  the  number  of  Legal  posts  to  provide  legal services in UT of Ladakh; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## 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) In the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ladakh Legal Services Authority is conducting the Legal  Awareness  Programme  across  the  entire  Union  territory  of  Ladakh  as  per  Legal Services Authorities Act,1987. During the years 2022 and 2023 (till November), such legal awareness programmes conducted within the UT of Ladakh are 122 and 222 respectively.
- (c)  and  (d)  Since  the  constitution  of  Ladakh  Legal  Services  Authority,  Legal  Awareness programmes  is  being  regularly  organized  in  both  the  district  of  Leh  and  Kargil.  These programmes  covers  legal  awareness  in  areas  like  rights,  duties,  entitlements,  grievance redressals etc which are relevant to the common masses.
- (e) and (f) After constitution of Ladakh Legal Services Authority, vide S.O. No. 05 of 2021 dated 24 th February, 2021, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has apportioned 34 posts (including 6 legal posts) to the Ladakh Legal Services Authority which are presently sufficient as per requirement.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1092 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-08
Subject: Thoothukudi Port into Transhipment Hub
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Kanimozhi Karunanidhi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1092

ANSWERED ON 08.12.2023

## THOOTHUKUDI PORT INTO TRANSHIPMENT HUB

1092.  SHRIMATI KANIMOZHI KARUNANIDHI:

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

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- (a) the details of  funds  allocated/to  be  allocated  for  the  development  of Thoothukudi VOC port as a Green hydrogen hub;
- (b) the details  of  the  infrastructural  and  other  developmental  activities  that  are proposed as a part of the development of a green hydrogen hub at Thoothukudi;
- (c) whether the Government has any proposal to convert Thoothukudi port into a transhipment hub;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (b) Fund  allocation  for  development  ofThoothukudi  VOC  Port  as  Green Hydrogen Hub has been proposed to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Various activities such as Storage Facilities for Green Hydrogen/Green Ammonia, Desalination  Plant,  Renewable  Energy  Corridor,  Jetty,  etc.  will  be  required  for common use to develop Thoothukudi VOC Port as Green Hydrogen Hub.
- (c) to (e) Development of VOC Port's Outer Harbour Project with two Container Terminals  through  PPP  mode  with  the  capability  to  handle  Mega  size  Container vessels has been taken up.

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